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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
THE COTTON CROP.
A Slight Decrease In Acreage
Shown BY Reports.

vitality OF Plant is Low, Crop Re.
planted to large Extent, and
Stands not Good.
The Memphis COMMERCIAL Amman,
printed Monday It's first cotton crop
report for the season. The replies.
| 1T is stated. embrace conditions IN
to and including May 23 and all com
parsons are made with last wear.
These reports cover every cotton
producing section Of the South with
the exception Of Virginia and Florida.
The following leading questions
were submitted to all correspond
ents:
How much larger or smaller is the
acreage than that of last year?
TO what extent has replanting been
necessary
What is the present condition and
vitality OF the plant?
How many days earlier or later is
the start than last year?
Has the cultivation Of, the plant
proceeded to any extent?
Has the replanted cotton, and the
cotton not replanted, come to good
stands?
Have seed for planting been scarce
or abundant?
How is the supply Of labor as com
pared with last year?
Results are found as herewith:
That the acreage Is sx-tenths of
one per cent smaller than that of last
year.
That replanting has been necessary
to 40.8 per cent of the total area:
That the vitality of the plant is low
appearance aften sickly and condi-
ton uncertain.
THAT the crop is eighteen days later
than last year
That cultivation has proceeded
only in the most southerly portions
of the belt and not universally there.
That stands OF the early planted
cotton are poor and that the replant-
ing has been SO recent that no report
on stands was possible to a general
extent.
That seed were scarce in all States
except the two Carolinas and Texas.
That labor conditions are slightly
less favorable than last year, the
farm supply being drawn upon for
other work.
The showing by the several States
is as follows:
ississippi--Acreage 93.5 per cent
replanted 63 per cent, 25 days late.
Arkansas--Acreage 93.9 per cent,
replanted SO per cent, 23 days late.
Alabama Acreage 9S.8 per cent,
replanted 81 per cont "a days late
rgia44Acre&ge9 4 OF percent, re-
planted 32 per cent, Ia days late ~
Tennessee 93.6 per cent,
replanted Is per cent, "a days late
Texas-Acreage 1046 per cent, re-
planted 80 per cent, 20 days late
oklahoma and Indian Territory
Acreage Ill per cent, replanted 45
per cent, 4 days late.
Missouri-Acreage 90 per cent, re-
planted So per cent, Is days late.
North Carolina-Acreage 100 per
cent, replanted 25 per cent, crop on
time.
South Carolina Acreage 9S per
cent, replanted Is per cent, days
late.
Louisiana 97.1 per cent,
replanted 40 per cent, 27 days late.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
GIRL HELD CAPTIVE
BY Gypsles and Made TO Marry
One Of Them.
Rescued by Her Father Who Takes
Her Home Without Pressing the
Charges Of Abduction.

TO be held captive as an unwilling
wife of gypsy leaders, son for eight
months, compelled to go about the
streets telling fortunes during the
day and made to do the washing and
perform other menial labors for the
band at night, is the fate from which
siXteen-year-old Annie Einsig was
rescued by her father, William Elm
sig, Of Columbia, Pa.
The New York American says the
girl was located at the home Of Mrs.
S. II. Speare, on Boston Road, in the
Bronx, where she was in hiding. and
her father, an elderly man with little
knowledge Of the ways Of the world,
had great difficulty in finally getting
her away when he and she confront
ed the gypsy band, which Is located
at Henderson's wharf, Coney Island
1t was while walking from her
home in Columbia to the silk mills,
where she was employed, that she
was persuaded one day eight months
ago to visit the gypsy camp on the
outskirts Of the town. While she
was once within the tents, she was,
she declares, told that she was to be
held, and her protests were laughed
at. The band left the town that day.
The girls father found out what had
become Of her and followed the gyp-
sizes for several days toward New
Jersey. He lost the trail, however
and gave up the chase.
The band came to New York and
camped during the Winter on ground
leased from Mrs. Speare. The girl
was told that she was to be married
to Levi Stanley, the son Of the leader
Of the band, and was, 1t is said,
threatened with bcatings and worse
punishment If sho did not concent
She became resigned and the mar
riage was regularly performed. When
Stanley showed the marriage certi-
ficate to William Einsig the girl tore
it to pieces, and, throwing 1t on the
floor. stamped upon 1t.
Mrs. Spcarc told Of the treatment
to which the girl had been subjected
and to which she had been witness.
"rhc way they treated that girl
was outrageous" she said. 81 fire.
Qucntly went into the tent and invar-
iubly found her crying. When they
had frightened her out Of attempt-
ing to escape she was taught how to
tell fortunes and made to tramp over
the streets Of the city all day. If she
did not bring home a certain amount
Of money at night she was beaten.
She was forced to do the Washing
clean the tents and to do most Of the
work for the whole family. | helped
her as much as ! could, but she was
afraid to write to her parents"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
MUST BE CRAZY
Sensation at Carlisle and J. r.
Harvey Goes to Jail.
Threatens to Kill Another Mans
Wife If She Did Not Live With
Him.

Threatens to Kill Another Mans
Wife If She Did Not Live With
Him.
Quite a sensation was caused at
Carlisle Thursday by an alleged at
tempt on the part of man named
John II. Harvey, alias Il. Rowan to
kill Mrs. Charlie Smith, in the hotel
at that place.
1t seems that Harvey, alias Rowan,
had been working with Smith at
Cowpens some time ago, Smith being
an optician and his wife a photo
eraper. The Smiths recently moved
to Carlisle and are doing business
there.
Rowan wrote several letters to
Mrs. Smith of late, and that one re-
Gently received said that he would
Kill her If she didn't live with him.
Wednesday Harvey reached Car
Isle on the noon train, went to the
hotel where the Smiths board, found
Mrs. Smith in the office and imme-
diately seized her, at the same time
reaching for his grip The woman's
husband at once took q hand and a
lively scrimmage was in progress
when the parties were separated by
bystanders.
Harvey was told that If he would
leave town the matter would be drop
ped, but this he declined to do. He
was ordered from the hotel and went
to another one.
Later in the day he was arrested
on charge Of assault and battery
with intent to kill. new pistol was
found in his grip and an addition
charge of carrying concealed wea-
pons was lodged against him. Har-
vcy is now In Jail.
1t is claimed by Smith that Harvey
or Rowan, told him (Smlth) that he
had committed murder in New Hav-
en-, Conn.
Mayor Gist. Of Carlisle. wired the
authorities Of New Haven to know if
they wanted Harvey for murder, re-
coiving reply in the negative, but
Mr.. Gist failed to mention Iarvey's
alias.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

WRECK ON THE SOUTHERN.
Passenger Train Dcrailcd on Trestlc
Near the savannah River.

Southern passenger train No. 1873,
which Is the Savannah and Jackson
vile end of No. 33, due Columbia
from Washington at 2.20 p. M, came
to grief on the Savannah river bridge
at eight o'clock last Friday night.
For some unaccountable reason
the engine jumped the track. but
fortunately the passenger coaches re-
manned on the rails. Engineer E. V.
Gibson was badly scalded, perhaps,
fatally, but the fireman was not ser
iously hurt. No passengers were in
jurcd.
The train had just crossed the
bridge proper but the trestle through
the swamps at this point is about 5
miles long and about twelve feet
high. 1t Is thought a weak rail Is
responsible for the accident. About
100 feet of trestle had to be rebuilt
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
BOY DENIED DOCTOR DIES.
Parents Christian Scientists, and In
vcstigati0n is Under Way.

The disclosure which have follow
ed the death of Granville Watson,
the seven -year-old son OF MIR. and
Mrs. Edwin NJ. Watson, OF Mount
Holly, n. j., firm believers in the
Christian science doctrines threaten
to result in the arrest Of the boys
parents.
The child became III last Monday
and gradually grew worse Nothing
was done except to call IN Mrs. Steam
Of Philadelphia, and Miss Strobe, of
Tacony, Christian scientists, who
prayed for the boys recovery.
Despite the urging of neighbors
and the objections Of friends tho
Watsons refused to have medical at
tendance until last Saturday, when
they consented to have Dr. f, c.
stroud and Dr.Joseph Stokes, who
found the child dying. The parents
refused to allow the use Of medicines
until a few hours before death. Tho
child died Sunday night.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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TEACHERS MEETING.
All The Railroads Give Reduced
Rates TO Chick Springs.

Rates To Chick Springs.
1t will be gratifying to the friends
OF the State Teachers association to
learn that reduced rates Of one and
onethird fares for the round trip
have been granted to the meeting in
June at Chick Springs by the rail
roads OF the State on the certificate
plan, provided as many as 100 per-
sons present certificate receipts at
the gathering. AS there is little
doubt that many more teachers than
100 will be present, the reduced rates
will be assured. No reduction will
be made when the fare paid is less
than sevcnty-fivc cents.
In order to get the benefit Of these
rates, those i'm attendance upon the
meeting llust secure certificate re-
cepits from the agent selling the
at Taylors, the station to which tick
cts should he purchased, will entitle
the holder to a one-third fare for the
return trip.
Certificate RECEIPTS can he secured
from al points in this State, includ-
ing Augusta, from June 81, to June
&c, which will be honored on or be
fore June %, 1907 Persons who
wish to stay ut the springs longer
time than that here designated can
Of course do so by purchasing regular
summer resort excursion tickets sold
by all the railroads at reduced prices
AS previously announced, members
Of the association will be granted &
special rate OF $1.50 a day at tho
hotel under the authorities of tho
Chick Springs management, mem
bcrship card being necessary to Sc
cure this reduction, This rate VII
also apply to members who wish tt
go to the association few days be
| fore the meeting or who wish to re
main a short time after the close o
the session.
Transportation rates from Taylor'
| to the hotel will be % cents each way
| for passengers, and the same ral'
will be charged for trunks.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
DOG SAVED FAMILY.


The entire family Of William Beat
Pa, was saved from being burned to
death, the other night, by the intel
ligence OF Il pet collie dog. The noble
animal aroused the family by ringing
the dinner bell.
lie had been taught by the che
dren to take the rope OF the bell in
his mouth and summon the work
men from the fields to dinner. When
he saw the flames and Smcllcd the
smoke he knew that something was
wrong.
Unable to arouse the occupants of
the house with his barking, he took
the rope in his mouth and rang the
bell vigorously. Soon the family was
out oil the house and the entire neigh
borhood was aroused.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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ASSAUIITIiR HUNG.
a iIicnd Pays Penalty for Assault ing
Little Girl.

At McDonough, Ga, Buck High,
a colorcd boy was hanged Thursday
for what was regarded as one Of the
most hcinous crimes ever committed
in the state.
Mr.. Daniel, the father Of the little
girl the negro assaulted, witnessed
the execution. High was | , years OF
age and his victim was only four
The negro was hired by the father
Of the child to take care Of her some
what in the capacity Of nurse. The
negro picked his chance to put the
child in Il toy wagon and carried to
the swamp, a short distance from the
house.
The child is injured for life The
negro brought her back home and
told her mother that she fell out OF
the wagon on stump. Later he con-
fessed his crime. This Is the fourth
execution in Henry county for crimi-
nal assault.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
MURDER OR SUICIDE.
a Case That Is Puzzling ,hc Police
OF Cincinnatti

Either the most airOcious murder
or the most remarkable suicide In
the ANIMALS of Cincinnati police ms
tory was discovered when the charr-
ed body Of a man was eXhumcd from
a iircbox in the furnace room OF the
Ryan soap factory recently. Nc
Dcrmott. the engineer, is detained,
on suspicion
He claims he lit the fire at d:30;
on his return at 6:30 he found a
mans feet sticking out Of the furnace
door. He pulled the man out and
found the flesh burned from the
head and shoulders. There was not
thing on the body 20 identify the
dead man.
Circumstances point to murder, as
the man must have passed through
the entire factory to reach the on
ginc room otherwise and then crawl
cd through the furnace door which
is too small to admit body without
boing forced.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
PRISON LIFE rs HE'LL.
Aged offender Sentenced for Third
Time for Forgery.

Sentenced to the penitentiary for
the third time for forgery. 10. II.
Havens, aged 60 years, told the court
at Cleveland, o., that prison life was
hell, and that there is no chance for
man when once he has been behind
prison bars.
Havens is we'll educated, and his
first offence was forging the name of
friend in the hope Of making good
in business venture. Judge Ken
nedy gave him but one year,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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KILLED by PITCHED BALL.
Fatal Accident to a Baltimore Player
at II Match Game.

AT the opening of the third inning
in the game between the Relay and
Newark baseball clubs at ot Denis,
Baltimore county, on Saturday after
noon, William Thomas King, aged
26 years, was struck and almost in
stantly killed by pitched ball as he
had taken his place at the bat.
While he was waiting for a ball
which would assure him a hit, Mr..
King was struck over the heart by
pitched ball, thrown by the pitcher
of the Newark team. Mr.. King made
one step forward as If to go toward
first base and thcn fell dead.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
RoosIsIELTS NiGGER AUDITOR.
Letter So Addressed Delivered to
COlOrcd Treasury Onicinl.

a Kcntuckian VINO had some
business with the auditor for the
Navy Department recently addressed
letter concerning that busnesss to
"RoOscvclt's Niger Auditor" and 1T
vas delivered to Tyler, the negro
vas recently appointed as auditor for
he navy. The letter bore no other
address than that given.
While the p0Stonicc department.
Considered the address an insult to
he new auditor it had no other re-
curse than to send it to his Office
n the usual way. There is much i'll
ceiling among white clerks serving
lndrr TNlcr.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
HUSBAND SUES PREACHER.
For Taking His Wife From Him
Without Consent.

A dispatch from Salem, Mass. says
Rev. Or. G.. II. Puffer, the central fig
ure in New Bngland's first trial di-
vorco,' who with his beautiful wife,
recently agreed to seperate for three
years, or until their "hearts should
again call them together" is the de-
fendant in an alienation suit The
plaintiff Is n. A, Bmpy, husband OF
by. Puffers former housekeeper. Mr..
Dmpy asks $4,000 damages.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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BITTEN BY PET DOG.
FastcnS Its Teeth In the Throat of
It's Owner

It's Owner.
The Charleston Post says small
pet dog fastened its teeth in the
hroat Of Capt. John May, as he was
GENTLY patting the animal, after it
rad been run over by a buggy ON
east BAY street
The wheels had passed over the
pody Of the dog and it was suffering
intense pain. Capt. May quickly
pckcd up tho dog. and holding it in
his arms. was cndcavoring TO quiet
its yGlps by show Of affection, when
suddenly the dog fastened its teeth
in his throat
Much force had to be applied to
make the animal release its hold,
aud the throat was badly lace"ated
Capt. May Immediately sought the
services OF a physician, and it is not
expected that the would VIII prove
snrions The dog died shortly after
biting It's owner.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
MAN h, \ DOWN,
>nd Killed by IL Passenger Train AT
East Itadford, Va.

Frederick Cartwrigh,, a travc ling
representative OF a Bristol, Tenn,
,hOc house. was fatally hurt by a
Norfolk and Western passenger train
1t East Radford, Va, Thursday.
Cartwright stepped from one train in
'front.' Of another and was run down.
having leg and one arm cut off, and
suffering ot,cr injuries. Cartwright
is we'll known in that section. lie is
alive tonight, but his condition is
crilical
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
DRUNKEN MANS DEED.
He Killed Ills IouSckccpcr and Then
Committed Suicide.

third tragedy occurred, the other
day in the home of W. S. Putnam, a
farmer who lived not far from Wash
ington. ID. c., and who claimed to be
a direct defendant OF Gen. Putnam OF
Revolutionary fame. He came home
intoxicated and killed his house
keeper, Mrs. Emma Beavers, attempt
ed to shoot her daughter, and then
killed himself.
About six years ago a daughter Of
Putnam committed suicide after the
death Of her mother. He married
again and his second wife was killed
by stroke Of lightning. He leaves
large family. His housekceper is
survived by five small children.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

FISHERMEN DROWNED.
Members oS Crows Of SchooncrS Are
Drowned on Cape Breton.

Forty French fishermen are given
up as lost by officials Of ST. Pierre,
Miquelon, according TO dispatches
from there They were members or
the crews Of the schooners Eli Girar-
di' Nd La Fleme,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
CONFEDERATE HONORED.
Made Honorary Member of Regiment
He Fought Against.

An unusual honor was bestowed
Wednesday upon DR.. James II. Reed,
of Battle Creek, Mich, who is to give
the memorial address at Climax. The
doctor, an eX-Confederate, has been
made an honorary momber Of the
very regiment ho fought against.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
MINERS MAY STRIKE,


VSV OF SVVHTH NHr'rF'
Directing to the use of the steam
dumping apparatus, the miners OF
the bituminous mines in the Pitts
burg district threaten to go on strike,
unless the dump is done away with
bv several mining companies. The
operators say they will not cease us
ing the dump under any conditions,
although the miners declare 1t Is a
violation of the agreement.
The strike is expected 10 open
shortly, and IT is said that 5000 men
will cease working and eventually
every minor in the district will take
up the cause.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
BLOWN TO PIECES.
The Sad Fate of Two Boys in the
state of Indnana.

By the explosion Of several hun
dred pounds Of powder at the stor-
p9e house OF the Farmsworth mine,
near Sullivan, Indiana, on Thursday,
two boys were blown to pieces and
three others were seriously hurt,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

GUILTY OF THEFT or LETTER.
Hartman Has Sentence SuspcnJcd
on Ills Former Emp!oycc.

Frank w. Hin. who sold tho Wob-
stcr letter, written by I1. H. Harri-
man, pleaded guilty in New York,
"Wednesday on the recommendation
OF the district attorneys office, and
at the request Of Hartman. sentence
was suspended
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
MURDER BY DROWNING.
Chinese Revolutionists Compel Fam
lily to Juinpt in a Well.

Revolutionists in the neighborhood
Of Swatow, China, recently captured
the family Of Chinese general
and compelled them all to drown
themselves In a woll, Troops have
been dispatched to Swatow, to Quell
the rebels and restore order
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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MURDERER HANGIIi
sNs9n Mathis Swung For Killing His
Step Father.

John Mathis colorcd, was hanged
at Clinton, y. c., for the murder OF
h s stop-fathcr. Tom Merritt, Mathis
severed his victims head from the
body with a single blow from an axe
and then burned Mcrritts home to
conceal the crime. The crime was
committed over two years ago ana
the murderer was only captured last
month
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

CHINESE REBELS DEFEATED
Provincial Troops Kill Hundred and
Seize Leader.

\ severe engagement has occurred
between provincial troops and rebels
resulting in Il victory for the former.
The rebels lost over a hundred
Killed and the government forces
captured the rebel loader and a quar-
tity Of ammunition
Additional troops have been dis
patched to Choachow whore the NAL
contents are active. X regiment Oi
troops has sailed FOR Swatow.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
GUILTY OF MURDER.
Two Men Convicted Of Numbering
Another Man.

At Buchanan, Ga, after deliberat-
ing all nignC the jury in the case OF
Ben Adams, white and Millard Lee,
colorod, charged with the murder Of
Reese Jones, white man, February
IL last, returned a verdict of guilty,
and recommended life imprisonment
for both men. The evidence against
the defendants was entirely circum-
stantial. Motions for new trial
were made for boln prisoners.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

VICTIM Or a BRUTE.
Small Colnrcd Girl Assaulted by Man
of Her Own Color.

AT Washington Lawrence Johnson
volored, 2S-ycarS-old, was arrcStcF
Friday and is being held at the SeN'
cnth precinct for invcstigatlon.
charge Of having assaulted ninc
year-old colorcd girl was placed
against him. The girl is Imm'
Moten, Of l125 Twenty-ninth street.
who told tho police that she was on a
vacant lot near the canal tc" DAYS
ago wncn the man seized nor. She
selected johnson, ihc police say, from
q group Of six.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
TROLLEY CAR ACCIDENT.


Crowded with honday passengers,
Il Cleveland and Southwestern troll
ley car running from Wellington to
Cleveland, was struck by car com
ing up from behind, at the corner of
Sixth street and Middle avenue in
Alyria, Ohio, shortly before o'clock
Friday night. resulting In at least
two deaths and eleven persons being
injured.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07

ROBERT TURNER KILLED.
Caught OH a Trcstle by a Freight
Train

Robert Turner, age 50 years was
knocked from trestle near Latta,
Marion county, by railroad train
and killed on Wednesday. He was
sitting on the edge of the trestle fish
ing,
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
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WILL BE HANGED.
For the Murder of Doctor OF Dar-
ron, Georgia.

Lee Homes, the negro who shot
and killed Dr.. Sands at Doricn, Ga.
was tried and convicted Thursday OF
murder, and sentenced to be hanged
there on July 10. The sheriff took
the prisoner back to Savannah for
safe Keeping until the day of his exc
cution. Holmes had been threaten
ed by mob violence some dayS ago.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1907-06-07
DIED FROM DRUG.
a Newberry Woman Meets Death
In a Singular Manner.
KILLED BY "A POISON.

Pulls Eleven Teeth for Mrs. Berry
And She Dies Within Three Hours.
He Is Arrested Mt Clinton md Will
Be Taken to her
Woman Became III, Also.