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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
The Pension Roll.

The present congress continues to
show a spirit of great libearlity to-
wards those who think they are enti.
ted to pension. When a man ap-
plies to the pension bureau and is re-
io>ted for cause, he goes to congress
for n special oct. The President
Inks this bad policy, and he has
set ed several such measures, but
mary Of them became law without
BIZ approval, because he did not have
iDno to give them the necessary con-
oide{ation in the period allowed by
Inw for him to signify his objections.
ongress seems determined to re.
hoVo the over-fowing vaults of the
traosury, and it much prefers exten-
ding the pension roll, to passing the
Blair Bal; the former carries the
money North, the latter would bring
it south. Asthe protective tariff in
creoses, the pension roll win grow
longers and the southern agricultu-
fiRts will pay their annual tribute
20 northern pensioners without a
SzlnIner.
y q Z Il D 4 {.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
T0 the Stockholders and Di-
rectOrts Oftlle Carolina Cun
bertrand Gap and Chica- -
go Hallway Company.
New YORK, Nav 8, 1886.

. New YoRK, May 8, 1885.
GENTLEMEN Up to Wednesday p.
m. the 9th inst. 7 had confidently
expected to meet you at the adjourn
ed meeting of Stock holders to be
held at Greenwood, South Carolina
on the 18th inst. and there present
interesting and important matter for
yolm consideration and action. But
other matters and some changes of
vital importance to our Railway
makes my presence here absolutely
necessary, and l have sent to Col. r.
Il. Bowen, Acting President, full
statement of facts and ample evidence
that | am confident will satisfy, any
OF the friends Of the enterprise that
the bost interests of the railway Co.
demands my presence here, and |
have therefore again to request anoth-
er adjournment of the meeting to
juno 18th. lam dcvoting my whole
time and best energies to secure sue
cess and in brief 1 will say, our plans
for building some railroads in South
Carolina and Kentucky under the
special division mortgages, and our
plnns for building the whole line, are
very promising. The South Carolina
Railway Co. have given us new
traffic agreement which with fair
amount of local aid from the people,
will enable US to build at least, from
Aiken to Edgoticld, this year under
the special mortgage and we are still
hopeful Of building the kentucky di,
vision under q similar arrangement
The present advanced stage of the
general plan and negotiations for the
construction of the whole line is the
most interesting matter I have to 10
port. A combination composed O
three large and we'll known Londol
Banking Houses have undertaken tx
guarantee the issue and sale of ou
first negotiable Bonds for certai,
sum, providing, that one Of the prin
cipals of one of the Banks in the com
bination, (who arrived in this countr
on Wednesday the 9th instaat, fo
the purpose of investigating,) confirm
| our representations.
l. am fully aware OF your great any
iety for our final success, while n
one feels more than I, and I hope tn
friends along the line of the road wi
delegate some of their number VIII
can safely be entrusted with the co,
flentiMl affairs of of our Compan,
q would suggest one OF more Of til
present directors from each locality
who will meet Col. Bowon at Groel
wood on tho 18th instant, and exam
inc the evidence I havo sent, whic
will satisfy them Of the nccep:ity fc
the adjournment asked.
Very Respectfully,
WIN. II. SCuor1rLD.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
BFora,,ons I'm the snberbs.

Last Friday evening Mr.. w. o.
Singleton, who lives two miles from
town, met with Mr. Heber Wright
and bis companion, mormon priests,
and asked them if it was so, that they
allowed their members to have seven
wives; if it was he would like for
them to show him how to get along
with one. They said if it was desired
to hear them preach, that they would
do 80, wherever they could get an
audience. Accordingly about twenty
persons collected at Mr.. Singleton's
and one of the missionaries made a
civil straightforward talk on the scrip
lures, not venturing anything start
ling or unusual. The next day they
went on their way to Dan,il'e, Oco-
nee county, at which place they seem
to have regular appointment.
These missionaries are not bold in
teaching the doctrine that it is right
to have more than ono wife, but it is
we'll known fact that they represent
and industriously teach the doctrines
Of church which encourages q plu
rality Of wives--something that is
plainly and positively against public
| policy and morality and contrary to
the laws of this State and of civil
zation.
| These men may be civil, polite and
educated, but that is nothing while
they believe it il right to be the hns-
band of moro than ono wife. They
call themselves "Lattcr Day Saints, .
but wherever their doctrines have
been embraced tho results show that
they are "Lattcr Day Devils" " The
serpent would be beautiful to look
upon, but our knowledge Of its venom
makes it hideous. So do the NOR
mons appear i'll the light of civiliza-
ton, morality and religion. They
have soWn discord in the happiest
families, ostranged the husband and
wife, tho father and daughter. Who
will hear them for their cause? Who
will stay his hand, and let the adder
strike his child?
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
r. S. MORGAN,
BANK BLOCK,
%reenvilIe, -. G..
DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES
Custom Ssd' Goods a Specially.

LADlES-Kid, Goat, Glove Kid. S,Iovs
Iops' Dongola, Pebble, Glove Calf, Veal
Oai1, hip and A. Calf, Shoes in button
anu lace OF all qualities and styles.
mlSSES-All the above in Misses siyea
WIN some trades specially adapted for
CHlLDRENS'-In Childrens' sboss
selcct styles best adaptedto develope Tho
muscles OF the feet, and at the same tins
give nehtness III appearance. All grad,e
and qualities. s-"o'e
MENS'-Boots of best tanncry calf with
sihs.e "lo ana double uppcrs, plain and
French Kip Boots, plain and box toes.
Wax Kip, p. Calf and s. Kin Boota
with peg and screw bottoms
HENS'-I)ress Shoes of best French c,,4.
hand1 1se"ed' made in Congress-, BustoE
My English Waukcnphast shoes Ara ths
best on the market. WV
can furnish Hand-sewed cork sola
Saoes III congress Lace or Button.
nes5 american Calf Shoes of any style.
Freuch Kip Planter Tics unso,,,,,os o..
comfort and wearing qualities ''-
MENS'-Heavy Goods, Iofror
'n onTes tor everyday wear, of Rrent eY.
6&g 6bro&gans' high and medium cut ofp
Calf, lined and unlined cub o1 r
h,panu wax Brogans, high and medium,
CUT peg aud screw bottoms, nloin ond
top s"les made of first quality stock' anu
BOfS'-Boots and Shoes, runnino :, ..,
lty ana style with Mems Goods, Al nm
usually low prices. 81 ui'-
| have everything usually kept in F;ras
Class Boot and Shoe Store. ''''
E2' hi"ny years experience as filter.
| enao!eS me 10 ara those who have tender
rect IN selecting Shoes for comfort. Weak
ankles can be strengthened and drformit1,
OF feet prevented by tho aid of an exnc.
rlenced litter. give my personal attrn-
tion to this branch Of my business
Hs. =. MORGAN,
sept "a. 1885
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
a Needed Reform.

Acting Secretary Of the Treasury,
irchild, has recommended the abo-
ion of sixty collectors of customs
d a consolidation of their districts.
ne amounts paid to these collectors
each case, exceed the revonue
lich they collect for the Govern
mt.
The ports Mt Georgetown, s. c.,
d Atlanta, Ga, are in the list. AT
. Mary's, Ga, it costs the Govern.
mt t$23.16, to collect one Of Revenue
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1885.

Western and southern Congressman
aeceive a great many petions asking
Sor an appropriation Of $1oo per cap
ia for the purpose of aiding col
red people to emigrate to Liberia
senator Brown has received q peti
ion representing 5S5 colored people
Who desire to emigrate.
We suppose there is not a colored
lan in this County who would care
. go into the arrangement. If the
olored people here, get their rations
md the privilege to attend their "bie
aeetings" and sing, they are con
entcd.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
Refined MG0mncga.

BENTON; Mo-, April 26--Rev. Ben
jamin Dering, of st. Louis, has been
for 80 mo days past holding series
OF temperance revival meetings,
which have been wonderfully sue.
cessful. Last night some one as vet
unknown placed in a pitcher of wa
ter which the revivalist had placed
upon the desk of the speaker, large
quantity of croton oil. Several drank
the water before tho service began
and became deathly sick, but not
knowing the cause of their illness,
failed to warn Dering not to drink
from the pitcher. The latter, during
his discourse, drank a glass of water
and was Immediately taken sick. All
who tasted the water arc to day in n
precarious condition. Two saloon
keepers have been arrested on sus-
picion, and it is thought they poi
soned the water in order to end the
services which we're having such a
effect on their business.
Now if some Of the prohibition peo-
pie could get a chance at the whiskey
Jugs of tho diabolical perpetrators Of
this deed and water the whiskey free
", it would be retaliation of the right
sort. If there is anything your whis.
Key man loathes for drinking purpo.
les it is water.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
Russell VIZ. LAWYERS.

Mr.. w. w. Russell, in q recent
letter to the Greenville Daily News
concerning the farmers convention,
says that he suspects the farmers
will be opposed at every point by
three classes: bankers, salaried men
and lawyers. In view Of the eccnom-
ic measures which the convention
recommended, he charges lawyers
with being opposed to nm economical
administration of tho government.
This if nothing else, would show
with what little careful thought, and
with what limited information he
wrote. He doos not know what course
was pursued by the lawyers in the
last legislature. There was not a
measure for economy that did not
receive the hearty support of the
lawyers from the counties above Co
lumbia. Out of twelve of those law
yers there were always ten to give
their unqualified endorsement to such
measures. In f6ct there was no
measure for the reduction OF taxes,
that did not find IN able champion
in the Hon. Nj. r. Ansel, of Grcon-
vile, and no man is moro emphatical-
ly lawyer than he, for he has no
other busines.
We have no disposition to enter
into defense Of the lawyers, but
when any man puts himself in pub
lie print rs witness, it is we'll
enough to analyze some of his declar-
ations; to see what weight they de-
serve in considering the subject in
hand.
MIR. Russells suspicious not only
60 beyond what's warranted by the
facts, but they do the very thing
which the convention disnvowed-t they
attompt to array ono class agninst an
other-they are IN informal decla.
ration Of war, where thre is perfect
harmony. But he has some good
ideas that are worthy reconsideration,
yet he is little too verdant as u de-
mocrat, to come into q party where
he is perfectly welcome, and before
he is fairly initiated begin to kick
the old members.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

This day, sacred to the memory OF
he Confederate Dead" was tittingly
bserved throughout the South
,Iouthern women showed their devo-
otion to the lost cause, and their re-
pect for the memory of the fallen by
iecorating their graves with flowers.
)rators recounted their deeds of val
=, and poets sung their praise. This
lstom will continue as long rs the
ars and stripes shall wave over our
irland to remind us of constitutional
)erty.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
IIOttCrRGR.

Under the laws of this State, it is
Ia offence against public policy to
" or sell lottery tickets. If We
ow Of anyone drawing prize on
count Of such tickets, we would not
bish the fact, thereby advertising
Vt which is unlawful, and leading
ousands into the temptation to
end their money for nothing, and
1t too contrary to the! statute in
j III cases made and provided. The
,blication of such facts has given
'tteries m indefinite amount Of ad-
:tising gratis, and it is frequently
nc unwittingly, much to the intor-
+ of the lottery, by journals which
T" opposed to lotteries on principle.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

There are hosts of men and women
who, to coin phrase, are only half
alive. That is to say, they have sell
dom it over any appetite, are nervous,
weak, fdgety and troubled by num-
berless small pains and aches. In
the presence of vigorous, exhuberent
vitality they seem mere pigmies.-
Such persons are usually fond Of fre.
quently dosing themselves, swallowing
in the course of the year enough drugs
to stock any apothecary's shop Of av-
erage dimensions This of course,
defeats instead Of furthering the end
in view, viz, the recovery of health
and vigor. Were they to seek it from
an unfailing source of vitality, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, how differ,
ent would be their case. Then vigor
would retun to their rdebiGtated frames
the glow of health to their wan cheeks
their trembling uncertain gait would
grow firm and elastic, appetite, that
grandost Of all sauces, would give {
relish for the daily food, were it evel
30 coarse, and refreshing sleep woult
crown the tasks of the day.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
The Railroad.

We trust the doubling Thomases
I'LL have something before many days
0 which they can pin their faith.
tome was not built in one day. Large
todies move slowly. We still believe
.ho Cumberland Gap Railroad will be
milt. Then large bodies will 60
hrough these mountains at the rate
I forty miles an hour.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

Mr.. Davis has had what may be
.r,,ly termed triumphal march thro'
lho Southern States. He is the expo
rcat of lost cause, but of never
ling sentiment, and for the last few
!, in montgomery, Atlanta and
~a lnnah his presence has walked the
a.. IS of other days.
circumstances have made him a
he1o of q most peculiar type. He
stands alone in the history Of the
world. It is fitting that those with
~hpm and for whom he endured so
uvnh, should improve this opportu-
@.ay, to gladden. his declining years.
70 doubt he lives much in the past,
Eod who can tell the joy, that must
Lave filed his heart when tho glad
ehouts Of to-day sounded as they did
twenty-five years ago.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
Wants a New Constitution.

The Anderson Intelligencer SAYS:
"The farmers Convention in advo
eating the calling Of Constitutional
Convention for this State did most
wise and opportune act. The present
Constitution gives us q cumbrous and
expensive form Of government which
cannot be remedied by amendment,
for such mode of change ie tedious
uncertain and calculated to produce
unnecessary divisions among our peo-
pie. The organic law under which
we live, would do for densely popu-
lated State like Massachusetts or New
York; but it provides q number of
unnecessary Offices, and is in other
respects contrary to the genius of our
people. We ought to have o Consti-
tutional Convention"
We were at one time of the opinion
that q new constitution was very nee
essary, but a careful study of the
subject has convinced us that this ;s
not the case. When a careful, thought
full writer, like the editor of the Intel
igencer differs from us on an impor.
tant question like this, we feel con- |
strained to ask him, at his convenience
to point out some of the evils of the |
present constitution which cannot be |
more easily and satisfactorily rene
died by the legislature, than by q con-
stituional convention, :
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
For School Commissioner.

Bay The friends of Mr.. LApAN
MAULDrN respectfully present him as
n candid lte for recollection to the Of
flee of School Commissioncr, subject
to the Democratic Primary Election.
HS- The mony friends Of Rev. q.
". SINGLETON, respectfully announce
him as canlidutc for the Office OF
School Commissioner, snbject to the
Primary Election.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
For Cosnty Commissioner

BSN The many friends of CAPTAIN
A. B. TALLEY respectfully announce
him as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Commissioner,
subject to tho Democratic Primary
Election.
Bay CAPTAIN J. J. HERD is presen-
ted as q candidate for reelection to
the Office of County Commissioner
subject to the Democratic Primary.
His many friends will press his
claims with vigor.
pa~ The many friends of Mr.. j.
MONROE KING respectfully announce
him as candidate for tho Office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
Democratic Primary.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
OTATE OF SOUTH CARROLL
~ NJ GnHMIX OF IlIEA EMA Rrr

~ ma, COTNTY OF PICRENS-BV
J. II. NEWTON, Esq, Probate Judcc,--,
Whereas, J. ]. Lewis, o. O. p los mnd0
suit to me, to grant him Letters OF Admin
istration of the Estate and effects Of
Elisha Alexander, deceased.
These are therefore TO cite and ndmon-
ish oil and singular the kindred oud cred.
itors of the said Elisha Alexander q ccr4soJ
that they be and appear, before no. IN tho
Court Of Probate, to be held Al p:cEc~o
Court House, 8. c., on the 22d Isv ,f
May next, publication hereof. otI1
o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, #
any they have, why the said adalnIst,a.
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal, trls 19th
day of April, Anno Domini, 1885,.
! ,H.sJ j. H. NEWTON, J.p.F,r, }
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

Southern farmers are substituting
more and more largely tobacco for
cotton as q staple of culture. Itpays
several hundreI per cont byttcr.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
Announcements.
For Probate Judge.

B0~ Mr.. j. B. NEwBERY is prcsen-
ted as a candidate for the Office of
Probate Judge, for the County of
Pickens, subject to tho Primary
Election.
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For County Treasurer.

BeG~ The many friends Of J. T.
HILL respectfully announce him es a
candidate for reelection to the Office
OF County Treasurer, subject to &C
ton of the Democratic Primary Elec-
ton.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
PRICES.

White Quilts worth $14O, Mo,S
gan's price $100
We offer the best Quilt ct 81. so in
America to-day for the money. Fact
White Quilts at $500, $3.50, $500
and up to $3.50.
Fair and square dealing with gen.
uine, bonafide Bargains is what causes
j. II. Morgan & Bros, store to be
thronged daily with customers.
Another importation Of that won
derful India Linen we sell at 10 cents
q yard. No dry goods man would
value it to be worth less than 20 cents.
80 Pieces Bleaching at cents a
yard.
l Lot 5-4 Pillow Casing 10 cents q
yard.
27 Pieces 10-4 Shooting Is cents q
yard.
1876 Yards printed Lawns Ito ar
rive this weck) at 81 cents yard.
Bargain.
10000 Needles1 cent paper.
Only 81 dozen of those cent
Handkerchicfs left.
Al Dozen more of those ladies full,
regular Balbriggan Hose to be given
away at Is cents pair. They are
absolutely worth rs cents. They
can't be found elsewhere.
1t seems to b. matter of surprise
to many of the travelling men and
transient visitors as to how we con
troll such a volume Of trade being on
a side street away from the main
thoroughfare. We are often asked
the question how we do it.
We usually reply that we kee}
Goods the people want; misrcprescnt
nothing; advertise nothing but what
wo want to sell; trent all our patron.
alike with courtesy and polite ntten
ton, and make shopping to them botl
pleasant and prohtoble
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS
In Fine Dress Goods and Parasol
this
[. MORGAN & BRO.
111e, g. g.
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For County Auditor.

Bec MIR. d. GncE is presented to the
voters Of pickcns County, as a cand;-
date for the office of County Auditor,
subject 10 the Primary Election.
MANY FRIENDS
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
"A Separator for Sale.

I have No. 2 Separator 2S inch oyl-
indor, 81 inch trunk. Has been used
part Of two seasons, for sale on reason
able terms. Nearly IA good as new.
Address j. O. Smith, Liberty, s. O., or
como to SEQ me at Bell Shoals on Twelve
Mile River
may 20 1886 80 |
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
Sill KSI SILKS 81

This Department has been wonder
fully successful this Spring.
The sales have been far in excess of
our most sanguino expectation.
There are more real gems right
here now than anyone can imagine.
Surah Silks in great variety.
An array of Summer Silks in beau
tiful designs.
An exquisite line Of Colorcd Gros
Grain Silks in all the desirable shades
which we are offering at special in
ducements.
Tho Largest Stock Of Black Gros
Grain Dress Silks probable in the
State.
You can buy Black Silk dress here
at any price from SO cents to $3.50 a
yard
We guarantee the wear of every
piece of Black Gros Grain Silk at 81
Il yard and upward This guarantee
literally means that if any Black Gros
Grain Silk at $1.00 and upward fails
to wenr satisfactorily we will make
good the loss to the purchaser.
When contemplating the purchase
ofn silk dress it will pay you to ex
anime this stock. We guarantee t,
match samples both as to quality ant
price FROM any market in America.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
SOME SPEGlALTiESl

Turkey Red Damask at As cents q
yard.
Elegant Turkey Red Damask at 25,
35, 40, 80, 60, IS cents and up to ST.
rs yard.
A magnificent line of White Table
Damask Mt all prices imaginable.
A Profusion of Doyies and Nap
kins that will please evory visitor.
Wool Dress Goods ut 81 cents O
yard
White Quilts at 70 cents.
White Quilts at 76 ccnts-excellent
values.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

RTN Mr. J. 3 CLYDE is presented
as u candidate for recollection to the
Office OF County Auditor, subject to
the Primary Election.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20

JNO ADVERTIS Frs. S.---Iowcst
l. Rates for advertising in 1000 rood
newspapers sent free. Address GEO p
ROWELL & CO., 10 Spruce st., n. Y.
may 20, 1889 SO /
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-05-20
TTVO THE BU9TNE@S MEN OF
may 20 18e

TENO TEEE BUSINESS MEN aDF
l. AM ERICA. Why not DC your
own manufacturers, as the profits are
much greater On receipt of 81, I will
mail TO any address the Paul Brothers
Recipe for Violet Ink. 1t costs hut 50cts.
per gallon and retails for So per gallon,
II Is indispensable to all classes of pcopIe,
In addition to that will send the Centcn-
NAL gold Medal Vinegar Receipt for 81.
which vinegar can be made at cost of 10
cents per gallon, or both receipts on 70,
ceipt of 81. Any young lady who will send
me ali order for receipts viii send her
one free @. M. CARGELE, COlefa,
Ala.
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johnson HagoOd.

TVnIS FINE THOROUGH-BRED JER
Il SEY BULL belonging to II. A. Bowen
6 Co., is now at r. A BOWEN'S
oct I, 1886