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The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22
Of the Presbyterian

church.
Misses Pearl Covington, of
Maxton, Miss Cassidy, of Laurin-
burg; and Miss Ethel Thomas of
Bcnnettsville visited the families
of Nh CoVington. Mr.. Dave
Whitaker, and Mrs. G. Plummcr.
Miss Lillian Iceman, of Monroe,
is visiting relatives in McColl.
The Nj. E. church was filled to
ovcrflowing with a most apprecia-
tive audience to hear the COM
mencemcnt sermon by Rev. Jones,
of Bennettsvillc. Tho children
God bless 'cm-occupied the front
part of the church, looking just rs
they felt; that it was their day,
their sermon. Nor were they dis
appointed. Beautiful in simplici-
ty, practical in its application to
the audience. SO intend on every
word, clothed in chastc thought
and mind, the life of Joseph was
the preachers theme. Nor did he
skip over hat portion of Joseph's
life that SO many preachers avoid;
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22

TO Tree his town from the whiskcy
curse.
MrJ III Covington, late Of He
bron, now from williamsburg VAS
on the streets Saturday shaking
hands with many friends.
A great crowd Of people assem-
blcd at the Methodist church ON
Sunday night to witness the clos
ing exercises Of the missionary
society, which has been presided
over by Mrs Waite who enter
tanned the audience for nearly one
hour. giving the details Of the
work and showing the great need
Of more work. This eminent
lady is the president Of the Home
mission work Of the annual confer
cncc and gives her heart and best
service to the cause without any
show Of ostcntation. The meet
ing of the district society here
IS highly appreciated and will cvi-
IDENTIFY be of great benefit to the
church.
The farmers in this section have
had line weeks, free from hail, rain
or wind. The farmers seem to
have used the favorable weather
to the best advantage.
The session Of the general as
scnIbly of the Southern Prcsbytc-
Ran church which convcnes in
greensboro, n G, on the 20th will
have rs commissioners, Rev j G.
Richards Of Blcnhcim, his son Rev
CharIy Richards ID ID of States
vile, y Z, and another son, Hon
90 Richards Of Sumter, a rich
showing for the Richards family
looking from Il literary and rclig-
lous standpoint.
Key Welcome Quick and Mr. II
l. Galloway attended the district
conference at llartsviIlc last week,
Nlr, Galloway spent several DAYS
with his parents who reside there.
Mr. f. y Graham is in town
looking after his CAM align pro, poet
and Will receive good support mere.
Hiss iIsjllcr Barker is closing
a very successful career in tie
department Of w II Sal
mons ladies and gents furnishing
store.
our correspondent has to thank
lhcladIcs Of the missionary socic.
ty Tor special honors given him
at their late meeting.
Miss Matte Covington secretary
Of conference society in the late
missionary meeting is II Marlboro
woman Of whom any county or
state might be proud rs her ambi-
tIon seems to be usefulness. She
has many friends who honor her
Tor her worth.
Miss Omega Ellcrbc is spcndinp
n day or two with Mrs l. w God,
bold.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22
CLIO NEWS
OF ONE WEEK
DISTRICT MEETING OF w. III.
M. SOCIETY
Large Crowds and Much Good as
the Result of the Con-
ventiOn

Clio, May 18.-The district
meeting of the w. II. NJ. society
of Marion district held its annual
session in Clio on Saturday and
Sunday, May 10Th and 18th. SO
for two days our town has been
the scene of 9ususual activity on
the part Of our women missionary
workers. They have come, held
us captive while they stayed, and
have gone carrying our sympathy
and kind wishes with them.
The work Of the home mission
society is comparatively new in
the district. There are only four
teen societies in the territory and
most of these have been organized
during the year. So we congratu-
late ourselves on having been able
to have with us in this meeting so
many delegates and visitors. The
following ladies have been in at
tendance: Mrs. w L Wait, of
Mullins, Mrs. w Kilgo, Of Mar
ion; Mrs. j d Montgomery, of
Marion, Mrs. Nj A Bethea, Of Lat
ia; Mrs. Lula Bass, Of Latta; Miss
Omega Ellerbe, of Sellers; Miss
Minnie Floyd, of Mt Andrew soci-
ETY., Miss Pearl Newton, of Mullins,
Mrs James Wynn, ofZion So
ciety, in Blcnhcim circuit.
Mrs. j. G. Campbell, of Blen-
holm. The following ministers
ere also in attendance: Rev. j w
Kilgo, of Marion, Rev. j., f..
Rushton, Of Benncttsvillc, Rev. Il.
II. Shuler, Of Clio.
Saturday was taken up in hear.
ing reports from the societies, anc
listening to papers and addresses
from ladies from different parts OF
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22

beautiful quartette.
Miss Sue Overstrect, Of Hasty,
N. g., has accepted a position
in the Benncttsville telephone ex-
change.
Rev. Mr.. Jones preached Sun
day night at Welch memorial
chapel to q large crowd. Mr.. Jones
will always receive a welcome at
McColl.
The prayer meeting at the M E
church on Sunday night was of
unusual interest, the subject be-
ing temperance.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22

Gibson, Mamie Fletcher, Julia
Tatum, and Mr.. Frank Moore be-
ing of the party.
Mrs. John Il. McLaurin and
Mr.. S. G.. McLaurin have recently
purchased automobiles. There
are about J dozen in McColl.
Some really do not desire one
most us only lack money to sur
chase. After all, nothing will
ever replace the faithful, INTEL
igcnt horse.
Mrs. Luke Bundy has returned
from a weeks visit to her mother,
Mrs. WhltcIcy, Of Chcraw.
DR.. Bivins was called to
North Carolina to the bedside
Of his brother, Mr.. Bivins; arriv-
ing Just before his death. Dr..
Blvins friends extend sympathy.
Mrs. Bette McLaurin spent
several days Of last week with her
daughter, Mrs. John Willis.
Saturday Police Hayes took
charge Of some whiskcy belonging
t. Mack McCoy-having for some
time, been suspicious OF Mccoy.
Mccoy, who was employed about
the depot, did not wait to be ar
rested; but speedily left for parts
unknown-probably for TASTY
which is the Marlboro negroes
promised land.
Thornwcll drainage is caring
for about 25O childrcn--- 80 of
these are boys. Both arc infirm-
AIRY and another building for the
boys are needed. This caring for
the Young Of the state training
them for christian citizcnship--- IS
blessed work, and richly deserves
the practical help Of all. What u
decrease in the number "of iail
BIRDS and ~pcnitcnliary coHvicts,
II greater efforts were made to
save the boys and girls! personally,
we have yet to sec the orphan
asylum boy or girl who has made
failure Of life. Plcnty OF work,
cleanliness, wholesome food, re-
creation, with religion and cdu-
cation 'sandwlchcd" in all
through is bound to make men
and women. ~lIpworth orphanagc
contains about as many children, all
being trained to lives Of uscfuIl-
ness. The NJ. r.. church Of Me
Con (rathcr, the 5. So supports a
girl, and assists in the support of
a second. The fact that Miss Bet
tie Bcaslcy is at. Epworth but IN
crcascs the interests Of McColl
McthodisLs.
Police Hayes arrested a negro
preacher for selling obscene pic
lures. Every parent hopes the
penalty will be very heavy--can-
not possibly be too mnrh co
Miss Brown of G.
visiting her broth
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22
ATTENTION

Co. f. 2nb Regt. N. G. S. The
new rifles are on hand, ready for
use. The new uniforms will ar-
rive in a few days. Drills are held
every Tuesday night and everyone
is urged to be on hand at every
drill.
w. H.. Mcintyre,
20 A. ID. Capt.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22
SIX + RIE' : : 7 TRIPS
ITO THAE KNAUGUR ATlON QDH
YHHE NEXT PRESIDENT

The Peel Dee Advocates and the Marlboro Democrat are going TO send a natv Of civ
to Washington on the occasion OF the Inauguration Of tho 9th Pmdent of the nyed sta ha
on March 4, 1909
Three Of the party TO be selected the readers of the Advocated d the Democrat THE,
party WILDE composed Of the olowing: -"
l. The most popular mmtrinM Marlboro county,
3 The most ppuhrp ubics hool Teacher in Marlboro County
A. The ~Onw who sends in the Eresta nOut for mtscr,fonst othe poo Zoo Ad,.o
s The person who's sends in the largest amount for sutscifhomsto the Marlboro Dnmomc"t
t. ne Ee@n who sends in the awmt amount for subscriptions to the Advocates ana
Democrat together ""
ZACH of heep persons will be gen free mIradi tickets TO usbinuono and, a~n a IL
include March 4, 1902, the ateo the inauguration of PrsidentR oosVetss uceHrr :"
n lmry.w will probably 90 to Washington day. or two in advance Of the inauguration so
as mwn essu the Crossings scenes OF the present Congress- which Wills adjourn sine die on March
The ptyw villa oEe gWena free trip to Mt Vernon w, the old home of GEORGE Wash
Hngon here can be seen tho house in which 1.-THE First PeIdent lived and dd IN sfwImn
which he ul tec carriage lin which her rode, the tmb III whch he is buried, and MANY other
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-05-22

A TIP VILE nkenH to the top of the Washington Monument which is 55 feet high.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Consumers Complain.
TRAINING ASSOCIATION
MEETS HERE NEXT WEEK

The three days annual convention OF
the Eastern Manual Training AssOCia-
ton will open in Washington April IS.
1t is expected that the 500 members
who comprise tie association will be
present.
Arrangements for the Washington
meeting are in the hands of a local
committee. as follows:
Capt. James F. Oyster. president
Board OF Education. Alexander 7.
stuart. superintendent Of public schools;
Or. George L. Myers. principal Mckiu-
ley Manual Training School; Miss Emma
:. Jacobs. director Of domestic science;
Mrs Margaret "a. cate, director OF
domestic art; Miss Annie NJ. Wilson,
director OF drawing; FRANK \ Wood
ward Mckinley Manual Training
school: DR.. Wilson Bruce Evans, prin-
cipal Armstrong Manual Training
School. John A. Chamberlain, supervisor
Of manual training.
All sessions of fne convention VIII be
held at the business High School
The officers of the Eastern AssOcia-
ton for the present year are PresI-
dent. John G. Broaihead, Boston,
Mass; vice president, Fred c. Whit
comb. Miami ohio, secretary. Miss
Annie +. Burbank. East Mortified,
Mass: treasurer, T. r. Coggeshau, Phil
adelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
Since Leaving N Coffee.

Many former coffee drinkers who have
mental work to perform, day after day,
nave found a better capacity and great
er endurance by using Postum Cereal
instead Of coffee. An his. woman writes:
Il drank coffee fo- about twenty years
and finally had what the doctor called
coffee heart WIS nervous and e9l-
tremely respondent; had little mental
or physical strength left, mad kidney
trouble and constipation.
The first notice. BILE benefit derived
from the change from coffee to Postum
was the natural action Of the kidneys
and bowels. In two weeks my heart
action was greatly improved and my
nerves steady
Then I became less respondent. and
the desire 10 be active again. showed
proof Of renewed physical and mental
strength.
I am steadily gaining in physical
strength and brain power. I formerly
did mental work and had to give it I'D
On account OF coffee. but since using
Postum I am doing hard mental labor
with less fatigue than ever before"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the little bool:.
The Road 70 Weliville,'' in rSgs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
HAS BIBLE SOCIETY CLASS

The Delta Soc.sty has been Organized
9y me young men OF a Bible class 81 -he
SUNDAY ScnOOl OF the FIRST Congrcsa-
JiOual Church with the fOlIovir7e- ,,~-
ncers- Senior governor. DR.. Paul go. -
son; president, r A. Cave: vice p.csi-
dent, s 5 Waterman secretary. R. r.
burklin; treasurer ". H McCIennou.
and three governors. r. r. CFatdeld. j..
n Chatheld, and p r Rice
In addition % these Max Ball. "
Blaine. T. Burusham. f Cha yman VIII
liam HerOcy. X r Pierce. g. H. WI
Hams, and T. Woodrow constitute the
CHARTER members The society consists
CT Bible class. which meets everv
Sunday morning at the church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
.CAKVEL HALL FUNERAL
TO Be HELD TOMORROW

Funeral services for W. Carvel Hail.
who died Sunday night in his home at
Chevy Chase, Nd, Will be held in the
home Of his father-in-law, Admiral
Thomas Williamson, tomorrow morning
at II o'clock. Interment will be in Balti-
more.
Mr.. Hall was a civil engineer in the
service OF the United States Geological
Survey, and was a member of one of
the most prominent families Of MARYLAND
He was born in Hartford county Md.
and was thirty-eight years old. His
father, Maj. Carvel Hall, was an officer
Of the Confederate Army. and his grand
father, Col. Josiah CarVel. was an officer
of the Revolutionary war.
Mr. Hail was graduated from the
civil engineering department of the
Chester pa Military Academy. He
was member Of the Society of the Gin
clnnat, and was a prominent Mason.
lie leaves a wife. who was Miss Marie
Williamson. and five children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
NOVEL HONEYMOON TRIP
FOR POLITICAL RIVALS
MAMMOTH SPRTNCS- ArE a,r-1

MAMMOTH SPRINGS. Ark, April :
W H Alexander, a Democratic pol
itician living near here, and Harry
Palmer. a Missouri Republican. have
agreed on a joint wedding ceremony to
be followed by a joint honeymoon trim
with tie brides on the backs of .Ilules
and an elephant
Palmer intends to &C through to Chi
CagO via St Louis on the elephant, ac-
companiei by MS bride. He hopes To
arrive in time 10 attend the Republican
convention Alexander and his wife
will ride mules all the way to Denver
The novel plan was discussed in the
presence Of their respective fiancees.
both OF whom "eadily agreed to the
trip as outlined. No wager has been
made, and the best feeling exists be-
tween the politicians, it is explained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
MRS. ALICE WEBB DUKE
PLAYS HIDE-AND- SEEK

CHICAGO, April 6--0Irs. Alice Webb
Duke, divorced wi.e OF Brodie L Duke,
tobacco nagnate, played the leading
role in a game Ct legal hide-and-seek
IN the municipal court building yester-
day afternoon. While attorneys and
other parties 10 suits in which Mrs.
-)uhe Is Interested were assuring Mu-
nlCipal Judge Grove on the nfnt6 door
that Mrs Duke was not TO be found in
Chicago aud that two detectives had
been seeking her for several dayg The
woman was calmly awaiting the trial
Of another case before JudRe wa Tlre,
IN a courtroom Immediately above
Judge Groves
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livestock D0wn Meat Up.
May Mean Investigation
Representative Hitchcock introduces Resolu-
ton to Call on Department of Commerce
for Some Figures About the Trust.

Representative Hitchcock Of Nebraska
mas a curiosity to know why the price
OF meat should go up at the very time
When the price of livestock from which
that meat is made is going down.
Accordingly, he has introduced IN the
House a resolution calling on the De
partment Of Commerce and Labor for
any information it is able TO present,
as to the prices at which the great
packing interests have bought various
kinds of stock in the great markets of
the country for the past two years;
these prices are to be arranged month
by month. Also for information. SINH
larry arranged, as TO the course OF
prices of meats. month by month, dur
ing the same period.
About the time the panic struck the
country last fall livestock was selling
at very high prices. Then the prices
began 10 fall They went downward
at a remarkable rate till very recently,
when they began TO stimen once more.
During the period of declining prices the
stock raisers unloaded an immense
amount OF stun on the markets, for IL
is a universal experience that agricuI-
tural products 90 to the market when
prices are tending downward. and are
withheld when prices are rising.
So it was that when prices took a
strong upward turn It developed that
about all the stock in the country that
was ready for market had already been
unloaded. At the low prices the rails
ers sacrificed az immense amount. and
now they have comparatively little TO
sell at the higher level
Consumers Complain.
Along with the period of depression
in prices Of stock there came constant
complaints that there was no reduction
in the price of meat Indeed, at the
very time when prices of stock were
near the lowest level, it was charged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
STUDIES DUTIES OF RULER

BERLIN, April THE crown prince
is just now the busiest and most stu
dious member Of German society.
Since the Kaiser released him from
his military duties that he might IA
miliarize himself with the German ad-
ministratiOn, he has divided his time
equally between the ministry of the in
terror and the CharlOttenburg Technical
College Three days a week are a.
voted to a course Of training at the
ministry and the remaining ones AZ fbe
s. hool The crown prince is having no
feature Of his education which NAV
help him when he becomes a ruler. ne
elected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
ROYAL ARGANUH MEETS,
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN

Inc fourteenth annual session OF the
grand council, Of the Royal Arca1urn.
was held at Scottish Right Temple last
evening The representatives of The
nine subordinate councils in this civ
were present The reports of the officers
Of the grand council indicated a very
satisfactory increase is membership fer
the past year. and also showed the
order to be in a fiourishing condition.
H II. Z. Miller and II. &. Rurlhardt
both of Chicago. Ill. represented the
supreme regents; James T Shafroa. of
Massachusetts. represented the grand
council Of that State, and G. NJ. Focta
land.
The following officers were elected
unanimously 20 serve during the ensuing
grand council year:
Grand regent, Arthur Z. Cook
Grand vice regent, George S. Britt.
Grand orator, Charles l. James.
Sitting past grand regent. William w
Chase.
Grand secretary Benjamin White
eleventh term.
Grand treasurer. G. NJ Copeuhayer
sixth term)-
Grand chaplain, Harry G. Lenz.
Grand guide s. I. BesSelieVre.
Grand warden, Glendie 3. Young.
Grand sentry. Is. Barlow Mercer.
Grand trustee, John +. Gisburne.
The officers-elect viii be installed to-
ri-ht at Scottish Right Temple by the
representatives Of the supreme regent,
II. = G. Miller; a past supreme regent,
assisted by II, g Burkhardt. OF the
Chicago council. The annual banquet Of
the grand council viii be held It the
Riggs House tonight in honor of the
visitors and the officers Of the council
OF this city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
C0RCoHAN FIRE COMPANY
ELECTS YEARS DIRECTORS

At a meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Coeoran Fire Insurance Company
me following were CHOSEN directors for
the ensuing year:
Charles A. James. a T. Goumbe. Al
bert F. Marsh, Edward T. Kaiser. VIII
liam f Edmonsto2, Louis r. Peak.
Frank J. Lewis. Frank McCleIland. and
Robert D. Weaver.
Mr. Weaver is The GUY new member
Of the board He nils the vacancy,
caused by the death OF the late Edward
= Droop- The former officers Of thc
board.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
CASTLES IN The ARR

Senator Bob Taylor, who is one C
the most popular men on the Iyceum
platform today, will give his Castles
In the Air" at the First Cong-esa-
JiOnal Church this evening. The lac
tuTe is full OF. genial humor and FIRE
sentiment, and unsurpassed in beauty
OF word painting
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07

, that meat was constantly going up.
More recently stil since the rapid up
ward movement Of livestock prices
started. the prices Of meat have been
going up a I the same pace. The result
is that complaint has been vigorously
made from both the stack producer and
the meat consumer, mat the Meat trust
IS making both of them suffer
I have not had opportunity to get
together, as yet, the figures represent
ing TINS tendency in prices saiu Mr.
Hitchcock. Il don't know what the
ngures Of the cepartmeEl Will show. or
whether they will be able to furnish
them. l have seen a good deal Of the
complaint. which has been voiced in the
press, concerning these conditions and
have introduced the resolution with the
purpose of getting at the inwardness Of
the situation"
II is claimed by persons who have
been observing these price tendencies
within the domain Of the Meat trust.
that the movement Of the past six
months has demonstrated more convinc-
ingly than ever before the absolute con-
troll Of the situation by the combination
Of great packers Another investigation
OF the trust has been suggested by
many statesmen Of late, and numerous
letters have been received, demanding
that some steps be taken.
Hitchcock in Lead.
Me-. Hitchcock has taken the lead.
with the idea Of determining whether
there is in the situation anything tusti-
flying the assumption that the producer
and the consumer have been gouged at
the same time. II the resolution passed
and the report received under g. seems
TO justify such movement. a is expected
that the next effort Will be TO start an
investigation OF the Meat trust some
what similar TO that made several years
ago. whose result was entirely uncon-
vincing and unsatisfactory, a least to
the great majority Of the public.
The Administration is expected 10 feel
rather kind than otherwise toward such
move. because the packers have thus
FAR succeeded so often IL baking it's
efforts to bring them 10 accounting
under the antitrust statutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
CHAOS THREATENED
IN KINGS CABINET
Enemies Viii Meet Asquith
on Return From Con-
ference.

LONDON, April Political chaos
Is threatened In England ar the vorS-
outset of Herbert II. Asquith's eIevS-
ton to the prime ministry Trouble ha J
been expected as an early sequence q
Sir Henry CampbeIl-BaDnermaTi' re-
tiremsnt, but no one looked for II so
soon as now seems certain Mr. As
quith is ia conference with King Ed
ward at Biarritz today. He Will re.ur1
before the end Of the week to ind his
enemies forces lined up against him.
Sucn a clash cannot + many davs
delayed and the moment tr.> radicals de-
sert the Liberals viii be in the minority
ana fresh elections will be II order
the polls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HAS SURPLUS OF 1925

The latest report OF the Washington
Fairgrounds Association indicates a
surplus Of SS25.95 OF hand at the close
OF the fiscal year ended Friday last The
receipts were as follows:
Balance on haud.........-...-.- S39499
Membership fees, etc.-.-.----- 5,4I5-IO
Money-raislng enterprises. 4.G7425
DLGl oso-o--ds
The following were the expenditures:
Equipment OF grounds .........S3,94 1881
Advertising -.-........---.-------1 ,964. IS
Clerical work !, 20. .
4. -
The banquet held by the organization,
which paid for itself, is not included in
the list of expenses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-07
Realize Need of Bureau.
McHenry Bill.

Mr.. McHenry has a bill for a bureau
Of mines and in it he has a provision Tor
the alienation of suffering as the re-
suit Of mine accidents and for the edu-
cation Of the helpless orphan children
he would have a tax on all coal mined
in the United States for the benefit Of
these injured in mine accidents and the
families Of those killed in such aocidr u.
He favors a tax Of / per cent wrsch
would raise a fund OF about $4,000 gg0.
allowing the family Of each miner killed
about 1900 insurance. It is not ex-
pected Congress VIII consent 10 such n
plan. The constitutional lawyers have
seized upon II and the expected has
happened They say II would not be
constitutional.