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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

The cotton mill men were in con-
vcntion last week in Augusta, Ga.
There were so few present they could
not sec their way clear to pool their
earnings. The mills have more goods
than they can find sale for, and they are
trying to fall upon plan, that will
give every mill al opportunity to sell
what it makes at fair profit. The
trouble seems to be over production,
and 1t was suggested by some, that
each mill which should belong to the
association they are trying to organ
ize, should run ono week, then stop
the next, until the demand is pro-
portion to the supply. Nothing
which could be suggested, however,
was free from objection.
Out of the seven mills in Augusta.
only two were represented in the
convention. Some Of the Presidents
were sick and one had gone to Get
married. They were afraid if they
went to the convention somebody
might think they were in u slight
place"
There is no intimation of q cause
for the absence of representatives
from Piedmont, Pclzcr and Ncwber-
ry. These mill men are far-secinr,
and we may rest assured that some
good will result to the spinners from
their consultations. When they be-
come thoroughly organized, they will
bring this part Of o,m commerce
down to very fine point, and it is
very likely they will manage to nar-
row down the margins of middle men.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
ready an established trade.

The exhibition will be open, and
free of charge to both exhibitors and
spectators. and all premiums given
are contributed with the object of
bringing together a grand display of
the different varieties of improved
stock, which will include imported
home-raised and fine grade Norman
Percheron, Hambletonian, Morgan
and other trotting-bred Horses, Jer-
seys, Holstein, Ayershire, Devon and
Braham CATTLE and Ss considerable
variety of hogs. .., AH%si.
A rendezvous for the breeders of
line stock, and day of opportunities
aid pleasure for all who may attend
is the earnest desire of those con-
nected III this enterprise, which it is
hoped will materially aid and stimu-
late the now wide,spreading desire
to improve and increase the stock of
the country, the accomplishment of
which will necessitate a diversified
plan of farming--the watchword that
must be learned and practiced by the
farmers before they can give the ne
cessary countersign to admit them
through the picket lines that how
besiege their business with d decree
of depression and embarrassment
scarcely felt before.
Catalogue ready for distribution
about 18th inst.
Advisory Board--Col. r. w. Simp-
son. DR.. p. II. E.. Sloan, and D. X.
Norris.
Address all communications to
d. Q. STRIBL1Ne, Pendleton, S. c.,
Special Correspondent for Society.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
West Point Cadetship.

The competitive examination recen-
tly held at Abbeville resulted in the
slection of Mr. T. G.. Mauldin, of this
place, to the cadetship at West Point
This is a well merited recognition of
Franks attainments and native abil-
lty. He has alwaas been most dill
lgent student. He was pupil in
the Piedmont Institute for about two
years, and during the last scholastic
year he has been under the tutorship
OF the South Carolina College at Co.
iumbia. Mr.. Il. p. Harrison, of Alb
bevllle County, who is alternate, came
within four points of scoring as many
as MI. r.Mauldin. Frank has our most
hearty congratulations.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

In vieS of tie prospect for q boun-
tiful harvest, the Gseenyille News re-
commends y the people in the res.
pective tow ships to meet and "en-
gage IN grand iolli6cation and re-
union and humble Thanksgiving and
prayer" Would that not be mixing
up Campmuster and Campmeeting
business little too much?
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
Stock Show and Auction Sale of
Fine Stock.

The grand success of The stock
show, held under the auspices of the
Pendleton Farmers Society at this
place last October, we think, wnr
rants the almost unanimous conclu-
sion, of those attending the show,
that Pendleton is the best place to
hold q stock show and auction solc of
imported stock in the piedmont Belt.
At recent meeting of this Society,
'ved to hold another exhibition
... ."n ." its 70th anniversary,
,. second Thurs
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
Grccnvilic City *

6reenvilic City is on q regular
boom i'll the way of permanent and
valuable improvements, hcuce her
good citizens are all anxious about
the direction and control Of her pub
llc interests. Tho municipal contest
now on hand is about the hyelicst
she has ever had.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
Pfcnic. az nriIe e,rners..

I. f. . II
AT an early hour last Thursday
morning many OF the citizens came |
together at Nile Greek to participate
in a Sabbath School Celebration Civ
en- by the fi6ends and patrons Of the
school Mt that place. Oother schools
had been invited but could not. attend
IN IN organized capacity
At the hour set apart for the be-
ginning of the exercises. the entire
school fell into line some distance
from the church and marched in the
most regular md beautiful order to
the speakers stand, where seats had
been reserved for the pupils. The
procession was lead by the color
bearers ayoung man and two little
girls. The banner was beautifully
inscribed. with the motto sskind
words" in large blue letters on pure
white, trimmed with blue ribbon.
The pupils ali being seated, they rem
dered in good style, beautiful and
appropriate Sabbath School song
when the audience was lead in prayer
by Rev. b. Holder. The speakers
selected for the occasion, Rows. O. J..
Durant, B. Holder and Mr.. j. T..
Boggs then made speeches, which,
were respectively followed by singing
select pieces from Gospel Hymns.
The next thing in order was sump-
tuous dinner. When it had been
spread upon the table, it appeared
that the ladies had in providing for
this important part of the programme
neglected none of the substantials or
delicacies which 60 to make up roy
al picnic. Almost everything to
tempt the appetite was there in
the greatest abundance, and was
most heartily enjoyed by all. The
Mile Creek Sabbath School under
the superintendence of Mr.. L. r. Dal-
ton, is i'll flourishing condition and
is constantly furnishing evidence of
its influence for good.
The good people of this section nre
thoroughly aroused with the spirit of
and are determined to
so forward. They arc blessed with
The prospect of bountiful harvest
this fall, and they have begun already
to bring the tithes into the store
house of the Lord. Arrangements
have beon completed for the erection
of substantial and convenient house
of worship by the Baptists They
were to begin work on it this week,
and i'll n short time it will be ready
for dedication. There is also q flour
lshinG public school at this place con
Quoted by Miss ELLA Lowory.
The Mile Greek neighborhood has
many natural advantages, which coll
tribute to its prosperity, and if it's
citizens continue united and progress
sive in their efforts for the common
good, it will soon bo one of the most
attractive settlements in the County.
PICNIC AT HUNTER 8 ACADEMY.
Hunters Academyis about one half of
q mile east of Hunters Mills. 1t is a
good country school house situated in
d beautiful grove. Mr.. j. A. Nc
Whorter is the principal teacher in
the school which runs ten months in
the year and is we'll patronized. Lust
.'"v was a jolly day for the
90" .' .rNn and their friends. |
H.. .. ,Nu,1 u been announ-
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
LOOK OU.<'t
The Big Show &tijj
"a
EIASEET, s. ~,

SIlLL they come and yet the ao.
~ Sr M.AnDhE Ii l IL E.iUS u,,n,,
Aiiklnds OF Walnut umL Panel H.J.
and then are gone.
Spindle, Trundle, and Sing ns3
prices.
Bed Springs, Wire, Shuck .na 2.
Mattresses, Chairs and Eockers. D.. -.
n large variety of Extension. e..
teapoy and CentcrTables, p,
Chamber Suits. Lounges. Cradle
Wh"ln"Is, Hat Racks, UmbreIl, p.
Chrom"s, Muftors, Frames. 10 p.
anu Side Board Safes.
Always on hand general line. ,,
takers supplies, consisting oI >,
Burial Enocs and Burial Rob,, for
sex. all styles. Collins Trim,pSf
style Of Handles and Plates. n, .,i..
All Goods at bottom figures. r.f
3cr f"r yourselves. No charge g..
looking. Accept thanks for pnsi e., .
a. M. HsE;Nt q
PROPRIETOR FURNITURE ne.
e. Ii, 1888 ~
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
An Important Discovery.

The most important Discovery is tJ,ot
whcih brings tho most good to the great
est number. DIR. Kings New Discovery
1or Consumption, Coughs. and Colds,
VIII preserve the health nd savo life,
and is q priceless boo. E., he afflicted
Not only does it ,rn.,..i y .,.I...,I.,,,,,
tion, but couG'ta, ..l.d-. g. III. H..
Ina, hoarsc;,. .... ...s, a
throat r... .I. ...,.- .,.
its .r.,. ... ..r.l .. .,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

ardly a county in the
'ithout nj agricultural
)r farmers will have
ice and faith to keep
) up for two years, they
elf sustaining.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
CoKEsBURY, S. c., July %. 1885.

CoKEsBURY, S. c., July %, 1886.
ME. ED1Ton: The competitive examin
alton for West Point, at Abbeville Court
House, resulted in tile selection of i. G.
Mnuldin Of Pickens Court House rs CO.
dot, and f. p. Harrison Of AIillway, Alb
beville County, as alternate.
There were sixteen competitors.
Respectfully,
d. WYATT AIKEN.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

College, N. c., is again
csident. She has been
in this respect. DR.. LIE
iimore was elected and
t his Presbytery refused
m.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

i worm has made it's APP
Wedgefield, and is said to
siderable damage. Paris
velmifuge recommended.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

/ Scott of Greensboro, N.
teda cotton picker, which
dent of the Lexington
+nmends very highly. 1t
that it will do the work
ced hands.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

,G lNo AL&son Cotton Gin Cylinder
"ra4Jcny IRE ready for business they
Hh"uid slnl on their advertisement.
io"'H a." weral in this county who
wish f. pu@ehase q gin for the pres
@Di crop
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

- = TbEYY may DO found on IlIe at Geo.
- - az El0 r. Rownli & Co.'S Ncwspapcr
,itHS 'rIrC 'uU0Spruce ST. wherc ndv6rtisina
- 80 br lnzdo for IL IW NEW HOMAs
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

te says snakes are on the
.ershaw County, because
not allowed to run Mt
'stroy them.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

'ar Savannah, Ga. was so
ell the first bale of new
he pulled the green boIls
m dry in the sun until
/, then r;"' = r',..l. Tho
u
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

"ocrats of Virginia have
4 Gen. Fitzhugh Lee for
Ii there is o man in Vir-
" can beat Billie Malone
l'' household and litchen
must be the gallant Lee.
'2 nination was unanimous
p Mt hope for victory.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06
SHOES!
SHOES!
SHOES


1t is n well known fact that we lead the
van in Shoes!
ihere arc more square inches covered
with Shoes in this house than in any re-
tail store in the State.
A Superb Stockl All Regular Goods.
All wrrrantedl You get no trash out
of this stock.
In this Stock Of Shoes, particularly in
fine goods, we do not fear any competi-
ton. You can not get the same style and
finish and good quality of stock for the
same money from any other house in
Grecnville.
This department is headquarters for
Evitt & Bros, Goods; also for other and
almost equally as celebrated makes.
Every style that is desired.
Ordinary toes, pointed toes, box toes
every conceivable toe and heel in this
magnificent stock of Shoes.
Ladies Common Sense heels Just op-
ened.
Ladies Congress Boots just opened.
Ladies', Misses and Childrens extra
high cut Boots just opened.
10 arrive this week a Ladies' Glove
Calf Buttoned Boot, all solid and war
rented for $1.25.
Our $500 Genuine Goat Button Boot
box toe, worked holes, Spanish arch lust,
is the town talk.
New Goods received almost every day.
Handsome Silk Tassels for every pair
,f Misses and Cnildrens fine Shoes
onouid the salesman forgot the tassels
'lea3o ask for them if wanted.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

There arc more square inches covered
with Shoes in this house than in any re-
tail store in the State.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1885-08-06

1t is well known fact that we lead the
van iii Shoes!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
District Court,

About two months ago, Chas. Ba-
con, or as he then styled himself,
Chas. Perkins, attempted to outrage
the person of little Lena Covert, a
seven-year-old white girl in the First
Ward. Yesterday he was convicted
of the crime, and sentenced to seven
years imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary.
Abe Pearson, charged with 5ur~
glary, was found guilty and given two
years in the penitentiary.
The entire evening was consumed
in hearing the appli alton OF Thad
Thomson, assignee Of II. Bertram for
an Injunction restraining the sale of
certain real estate belonging to Bar-
tram, on which mortgage is held by
Frank Hamilton and others. The ap-
plication is to prevent the execution
of the mortgage and is in the
interests of the general credi-
tors of Bertram. Judge Rector ap-
peared for the assignee end Col. Peel
er for the mortgages. Judge Walker
reserved his decision, which will prob
ably be rendered Monday,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
The Society Girls Scent.
New York Letter.

New York Letter.
"Ah, Angelica" said one girl, with
out looking round at the other, who
caught her by the arm in a crowded
store, chow do you do?
How did she identify her acquan-
lance without having seen her? Why,
by the perfume. We have taken to
seeming our clothes-nOt as women
used to do when musk was in fashion,
but delicately, 9esthetically, cultivated
~. There is an individuality about it
now. Violet, rose and hyacinthe,
along with other dainty flowers, are
the smells in approved use; but we do
not, as rule, employ them separately.
We mix one or more of them, and
sometimes add something else, so as
to produce a new and distinct perfume.
The art of chemistry is invoked, the
aim being to get result different
from any that has been attained be-
fore; and when girl once succeeds in
satisfying herself she keeps the formu-
la a profound secret, in order that the
wafture of her odor ferousnes5 may
be entirely unique. Angelica was
that kiad of an aesthetic, and therefore
| the friend whom she encountered
| could tell by nose as well as eyes who
she was. Her perfume was as dis
| tinctive as her features. Thus do we
steadily progress in the aggregation OF
| charms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Mean Uniformed sw1ndIers.

Washington Correspondence N. Y. Herald.
In fashioned days, during Gen
Grants first term, the medicine supply
business in both army and navy, was
terribly off. 1 could give you the
names of dozens of army officers who
had prescriptions for medicines given
them by army surgeons, but who
never had any medicines furnished
them. They simply traded the
prescriptions with US for saltwater
tickets, hair brushes and fancy arti-
cles. We gave them these goods and
charged sthem as medicines. The
women folks were the worst in this
business They would represent to
the physicians that their children
were sick, and, Of course, the physi-
clans would give them Prescriptions
I could give you the names of sew
eral ladies who would trade off pres
criptions for postage stamps or orders
on grocery stores for groceries. Then
orders for beef they would trade off
tor their board, and their orders for
horse feed they always traded off
with their boarding house keepers for
their own board. There was not one
army officer in ten who drew feed fol-
horses that ever had horse. Those
good old days have gone, as far as
far as these officers, at least, are con-
cerned. Their wives now have to pay
| for their soda water and postage
| stamps.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04


A large bow of satin ribbon now
adorns. the handle of every stylish
sunshade'
Demi-toilets for summer occasions
are trimmed with punches of ostrich
trips.
Coffee colored net, in Valenciennes
and fancy laces, is used for over
dresses to be worn over colored
slip.
Beaded silk mitts are the latest
thing in hand-covering. With black
summer toilets these are quite pref
ty.
Fichus of figured China silk are to
be worn with plain white muslin
dresses, and will add much to their
appearance.
Colored handkerchiefs are sold to
match cuffs and collars. Striped, spot
ted aid self.colored collars are all
worn.
A large silver monogram half the
size of your pocket-book should be
placed on Its cover, Single letters
have gone by.
Nuns veilings worked with chenille
in flower patterns are exceedingly
delicate in effect, and make most
charming morning gowns.
Pique, under new name, will be
much worn the coming summer.
There is great variety In the colors as
in the designs.
Corn color is a favorite shade of
yellow this season, and has not made
it's appearance except for the milliner'S
purposes in many years.
Apron fronts in Oriental lace are
in all sorts of colors, sometimes two
shades of brown or an ecru ground
ard in blues or on white ground.
White null parasol coveres edged
with frills of delicate lace edging are
to be worn over color at the seaside
and in the country during the sum-
mer.
A new trimming or underwear is of
crocht ted elastic braid. This trimm-
ing is delicate yot quite as as
lasting as the Eternelle crocheted ed
ging q
Dutch antique silver buckles and
clasps are seen on outer wraps. Some
times book clasps of silver are rear
anged for the purpose of fastening the
bodice of the outer garments.
bridesmaids are showing leaning
toward tulle for their costumes when
accompanying bride arranged in this
popular and becoming fabric, which
was never more fashionable than at
present.
Large leghorn flats trimmed with
ruchings of white lace, with rosettes
at the ears composed of a multitude of
loops ofnarrow ribbon, will be worn
by children OF tender age the coming
| season.
A white serge of wiry texture will
be much worn, both for bathing suits
and 'lawn-tennis costumes. This is a
new fabric this season and is called
cashmere flannel" 1t is in very
| pretty cream shade.
Printed China grapes will form the
overdres5 of many of the summer
evening toilets. These are exquisite
ly decorated, the printing of the de-
signs like those on the India silks and
foulards being done in France.
| The most stylish collars and cuffs
are cut with square ends. Plain color
ed ones are worn with house dresses.
| Silver collar buttons, studded with
some tiny precious stone, rival those
made of gold, which have so long been
| popular,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Feminine Privileges in the South.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
How rapid progress the women of
the South are making in the matter of
education is well shown in the Uni
versity of Mississippi. 1t was but a
few years ago nat this uniye-s ty was
thrown open to girls, but in that time
they have forced themselves
to the front, and this year they won
all the prizes. A young lady has won
the first honors and will consequently
be the vaIedictorian. The senior class
will be represented by young lady
among the speakers, as will also the
juniors. while among the competitors
for the sophomore prize defamation
is still another of ''the lair sex" The
experiment tried at Oxford for admit
ting girls to the university with the
same privileges as the male students
can therefore be pronoun ced sue
| cess.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Facts About Typhoid Fever.

New YORK Grapnlc.
The frightful mortality at Plymouth,
Pa, in consequence Of the preVa-
lence of typhoid fever, impels US to
publish the accompanying illus ra-
lions of the effects of the disease upon
the human system, which can not fail
to be interesting at this time. Ty-
phoid fever is pre-eminently a filth
disease, and to the disgrace of modern
civilizations, prevails all over Europe
and the United States. It is gen.
Grated in and its germs thrive in hu,
man filth. Horrible as the idea is, in
order to contract the disease some of
these foul germs must be swallowed
in contaminated water or milk or with
food, fruit or vegetables on which
they have lodged. The germs are
generated more particularly in dark
ness, in INSTRUCTED underground
drains and cesspools. The principal
symptom of the disease is a peculiar
diarrhea which carries with it some of
the germs. If these be thrown into out
door privies the whole mass becomes
affected, and if there is leakage fro m
them there is apt to be soaking in
to neighboring wells, the water of
which reproduces the disease extern
slvely. All who drink of this water
are apt to contract the fever. Milk di-
luted with this poisonous water and
even milk cans washed in it will con-
vey the disease. If soakage takes
place into cellars, all the fruits and
vegetables stored there will become
contaminated.
Fortunately if this fouled water and
milk be boiled the germs will be killed.
and although nasty, will not convey
the disease. Potatoes, cabbages, beets
carrots, etc., are generally eaten cook
ed, and are not very dangerous. AT
pies, pears, etc., coming from foul
cellars must be carefully washed in
pure water.
The disease is necessarily the most
common in country houses and hotels
and in small towns and villages with
out sewers and large general water
SUPPLY. The dirty cellars, obStructed
drains, foul outhouSes and vaults, and
! the unprotected wells are the breeding
places of the germs. It is all-impor.
tant that wells should be placed fal
distant from cow yards, stables. pig
styes, etc., and upon high
level, so that no fou
soakage can get into them. II
large cities, with sewers and coplou
water supply, no outdoor cesspool
should be allowed. In the country, i
] large quantit e5 of fresh earth ar
thrown into the vaults occasially. ant
small quantities every day. all tn
fluids in them will be absorbed by tn
earth. and there will be no danger o
soakage into the drinking water wells
All tha diSapreeable smells AM
sights of these nasty places will be col
rected and the germ will die. If an
one allows one case of typhoid feve
to be generated upon his place b
should be regarded as culpable. ]
cases occur year after year he shoul
be considered criminal, and all til
physicians and health officers abou
should be severely censured. If ever
one will help, it will be perfectly prat
ticable to stamp out a large portion {
this disgraceful pestiience in one yea
aud it may be almost eradicated frol
the land in five or ten years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Slowing in Our Own Juice.

lnuldudpOllS NEWS.
About the only considerable untax-
ed raw materials for manufactures in
this country are cotton and hides. 1t
so happened that, with the exception
of refined petroleum, leather and cot
ton goods are our only considerable
exports. Last year we sent out about
100000 worth of the former and
100000 worth of the latter. During
the same time our total exports OF glass
earthenware and wooden manufac-
lures amounted to less than $4,000, 600
How much demonstration is needed
on top of this to the effect of protec-
tion on country's foreign trader
And if we now had foreign trade,
what God-send it would be! Instead
of "stewing in own juice" as we are,
we could be converting our surplus
into the means of industry for the
tie IS of thousands of idle and half paid
workingmen the country holds to-day.