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The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
MOONSlIINERS' FUN.

| They Catch II Deputy Collector Alone
| and Proceed TO Hnvc some sport.
Atlanta Constitution.
a deputy collector, who lives in At.
| lanta, had II memorable experience in
Rockdalc. county a few nigh ago.
The deputy has said very little about
the matter and the story comes first
from Rockdalc
Quite number Of officials and en-
ployccs about the collectors and mar
shal's offices were more or less familiar
with the story yesterday and smiled
Knowingly when the subject was BROUGHT
up.
They all object, however, to being
quoted In the matter and the story was
told with the solemn assurance that the
name of the author would never. never
under any circumstances, be made pub
tic. r0
ut happened on the night of Dcccm-
Der the 2Sth, in Rockdalc. 1t was q
moonlight night, about 10 o'clock. The
collector was driving, and was
alone. All Of sudden, just as he was
on bridge, five or six men stepped ont
ahead of him from opposice sides of the
road, with guns right at him. He look
cd back, but there was another gang he
hind him, and every one of them armed
All OF them had been drinking.
"Git OUT" said the leader, and the
collector got out They made him stov
on the bridge, but drove his horse on
piece and hitchcd it. Then they all
got around him.
Double shutllen said the leader,
"The collector shutlled for his life
and the moonshiners yelled with DELIGHT
occasionally firing off gun or pistol
over his shoulder or between his leos to
keep up his courage.
"'Pidgin wing!' was the next order,
and he gave it to them.
"'Verjinny reel = was next.
The poor fellows breath was gone
and he was 80 exhausted that he could
hardly stand. The sweat was rolling off
him. lie begged pitifully. Thelrkcpt
him at it for about an hour and then IT,
him stop.
"'iold up yer Landn said the leader.
NOV Swar you'll never set foot in
'tockdalc County ag'inr The collector
held up his right hand and swore by all |
hat holy and sacred that he would new
'r put his foot in the County again.
"lhon they took the stopper out Of
lalf-galon jug OF pure corn liquor and
urned over to him. They. made him
rink until he was too drupk to get any
lrunker. Then they lifted him back
his buggy, covered him up, and start
d his horse on towards town.
"llis horse stopped at the stable, and
oout o'clock next morning a darkcy
ound him in the buggy and gave the
iarm. He was still sorter queer when
hey put him on the train-at least
mats what they tell me. All | know
bout 1t is that you'd better not mention
nything about it to him."
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
HOME AGAIN.

Family OF Flucky Chlidrep on their Wny
From Arkonsns 10 North Caroiina.
Atlanta Journal.
When the Georgia Pacific train ar.
rived from Birmingham this mornipg
two little girls stepped from the see
ond class coach and looked about them
in bewildered way.
Move along" said the watchman
kindly.
1--WE don't know where to 20, sir.n
said the eldest in trembling voice.
me and my sister are trying to pet
TO our home in North Carolina, and
somebody in Birmingham paid our
way on the train we have just left"
Frightened sobs came from the
youngest girl. The eldest threw her
said:
DO all right"
An officer was called and the little
girls were taken to the police station.
They were seen by Journal reporter
ana asked to tell their story. The elder
answered the questions.
Her name was Patsy Cook and her
sisters name was Fannie Cook. She
was fifteen years of age and her sister
eleven.
1.-TWO months ago." she said, "our
father and mother left with us-six of
us; there are six children, you know,
and am the oldest-for Arkansas
MY father was farmer and thought
that he would do better ont West, so
we lett our homo, which is in Wayne
county, North Corolina, about ten
miles from Goldburg. He went to
,Woodruff County, Arkansas, and had
been there only few days when
poth my father and mother were taken
SICK with pneumonia and died within
lew days of each other. [ have two
SISTERS and three little brothers. We
bought ticket to North Carolina for
my youngest sister, who is four years
ola; and then had enough money left
to buy tickets for Fannie and mvself
TO Birmingham. At Birmingham the
chief of police got us tickets to this
| place, and we will have to beg some
DooY mere to pay our way to North
Carolina, or to the next town"
And where are the boys2" was
asked.
"Oh, they started out for home on
foot and | reckon the poor little 'el-
lows are coming home as last as thew
can. They are strong and healthy.
and if little Eddie, who is only seven
years old, doesn't get too tired reclz
on they will soon be with us again. II
won't take them very long to walk
from Arkansas, will it2"
No; not very long. Who is there in
North Carolina that will take care O.
ION, we have uncles and aunt:
who will be glad to have us live with
them"
"Why didn't they send YOU enough
money to pay your way back home?'
They didn't know that papa anG
mamma were dead, and we didn't
know how to tell them"
me case was referred to the aaayol
ana the city warden, and n pass &c
Charlotte will be furnished the lit.
tic girls, and they will soon be at homo
again.
And the three little boys are trudg.
ing manfully towards the same goal.
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Elastic Snudytone.

The Charleston Sun says: "In south
ern Nevada, in Georgia and in California
IS found peculiar substance known az
elastic sandstone. 1t is undoubtedly q
stone, yet it as flexible as india rubber,
a piece OF it may be held by one end
and shaken, and the loose end will flop
backwards and forwards like mules
ear. 1t can be drawn out and com.
pressed like piece of india rubber.
that too not on one plane, but in any di-
rection. The entire stone seems to be con-
structed on the principle of a universal
joint, says writer who describes it
The stone is called itacolumite." The
Sun might have added to the list of
states where the flexible sandstone or
ltacolumite is found the name of North
Carolina. We had supposed few were
ignorant that it has been long we'll
known to exist and in great abundance
IN the Linville mountains in Burke and
Mcdowell counties, and few cabinets
sGe without -specimens OF the North Car
'olina mineral. Yet possibly the Sin IS
not more ignorant of the fact than some
of our own State papers. rs.--Ashevile Cit
izen.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
An Appalling Disaater

NEW YORK. Jan. 0.-An APPALLING
disaster occurred in Brooklyn this morn.
ing. The heavy winds Of last niobt
shook the. new Presbyterian church At
@oo Ihroop avenue to its foundation, and
at 4'8o this morning one Of the walls fell
with crash on p three-story frame
building adjoining, and brought with it
death and destruction. The ruined
bailding was tenanted by The Hott and
Purdy families. They numbered nine
persons. Five of them are reported
dead. Two were carried out Of the ru.
ins so seriously injured that their death
was only question OF few hours.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
COlOred People In OlIinlomn.

A special to the ST. Louis Republic
from Topeka, Kan, says: I'D. b. Gar
rctt, of the colorcd colony of Oklahoma,
arrived in the city yesterday, and states
that there are now fully four thousand
colorcd persons in Oklahoma, and that
colonization work will be pushed in all
cities of The West. IIo says the people
are entirely satisfied with the country
and tleir prospects. Colonel Mason, of
Mississippi, who has been there two
weeks. is advocating tho purchase of the
Cherokee strip for settlement by the col.
ored race. Several prominent negroes of
this city are moving in that direction.
and will ask President Harrison to an
point commission of colored men to
negotiate with the Cherokces for the
purchase Of the strip for homestead set
tlement Tor their own race exclusively.
Ihis proposition is founded on informa.
tlon that the Indians are willing to have
colored people settle on the strip. 1t is
argued that, as resolution has lust
been introduced in the United States Sen
ate to appropriate large sum of money
to carry colored colonists to Africa. if
the government can appropriate money 20
transport the negro to Africa, it has the
powe' to appropriate money to purchase
lands Tor him at home and could buy
the strip for that purpose. 1t is urged
that strong and united effort be made
to this end, and tho Afro American
League, which meets shortly in Chicago.
Will be requested to take the subject un-
der consideration"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
IENzA YEARS AGO.
shnt Appeared in south
Many Years AEo-somc In-

mnny Years AEo-Some In-
fefossiEg Rnets.
Ramsay's history &C South Carolina
contains the following, which is Interest
ing in the present prevalence of the
"grippe:" Many persons remember that
the influenza, after traversing the United
States in 1889, reached Carolina and
spread extensively. 1t wss very fatal on
the plantations near the northeastern
line OF the State, especially to prime full
grown negroes. William Aston lost
abont thirty-fve of that description.
The whole mucous membrane, through
all its recesses on the insinuses Of the
asfrontis, was most grievously affected.
Deafness, loss of taste and smell, for a
long period were among its consequent
ces. More have reason to remember the
influenza of 1907. Gradually advancing
over the Northern States, it reached
Chaleston in September.
1t spared neither age nor sex, though
children often escaped altogether; or if
attacked, got through with the disease
with the least Inconvenience. Tho re-
verse was the case with aged persons.
1t soon became so general that in some
large families there were not suf1icien-
cy of persons in health to attend on the
sick. In few weeks it is supposed
that Ia, 900 persons, or half of the popula-
ton Of Charleston, had been afflicted
with the disease. OF these, forty. five
died; thirteen of whom were white per.
sons and thirty-two ncg groes. The for
mer were generally aged persons. The
disease spread on all sides into the
country. The mortality in Georgetown
and Beaufort was considerably greater
than in Charleston. The disease in ma
ny cases was so mild as to preclude the
necessity Of application to physician.
In dangerous cases, where medical aid
was required, bleeding, blistering, emet-
les, cathartics and sudorifics were
chiefly relied upon.
The influenza in it's commencement
resembles the yellow, fever with pain
in and over the eyes, and with red
strcaks over their whites. A sharp acid
scum was discharged from the eyes, and
sometimes from the nOstris. In such
cases u hoarsoncss and soreness of the
throat was usual. The sense of smell
ing was sometimes impaired, the hear
ing was frequently in ujurcd, and in few
cases the powers Of vision were diminish
cd. A tightncss and a stricturc across
the breast, with dry cough, was com
mon. The whole mucous membrane lin
ing the fauccs, nostrls and bronchio
were uncommonly stuffed with phlegm.
In the aged the disease assumed tn
form Of pneumonia; in the young and
plcthoric, that of u pleurisy Persons who
were Of consumptic diathcsis, or who
had been subject to old coughs or dis
eases Of the breast, suffered most anc
oftcncst rclapsed. Splitting Of blooG
aud other precursors of consumption at
tackled such patients after the discus,
had in their cases apparently vanished
and generally disappeared. An uncom
mon increase Of consumption followc,
in the year 1903, which exceeded any
thing ever before known in Charles
town"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16

The Department of Agriculture has
received firm Secretary Of Agriculture
Rusk letter acknowledging the receipt
of the sample Of okra fibre prepared bv
Mr. Hill of Edgefeld County, sent to
Washington by the State Department
here. The sample is pronounced espe.
cially tlno AID information IS asked Us to
the process by which it WAS prepared.
The Secretary states that all over the
South there seems to be strong dispo-
sition to utilize this fibre as a substitute
for jute. A Rchland County inventor
of process to prepare this fibre is said
to be intending to perfect his machines
and then to get up a stock company to
them and provide FOR their
use in the production of the fibre in
Quantities sufficient to make its intro.
'uction practicable in the manufacture
bagging and rope.-Columbla Regis.
.,F.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
METROPOLITAN JOURNALISM,
A Provincial Critic Poinis Out Iis Lack
of Good Tastc.

A Provincial Critic Poiuis Out It's Lack
of Good Taste.
The "metropolitan press" Affects y
goodsdeal of contempt for "prnvinciai
journalism, but in the New York
papers, the very best of them, may he
seen violations of propriety and good
taste that would not be tolerated for
q moment in 8 newspaper having the
slightest claim to reputation for de-
cency In Boston, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, Buffalo or any city east of Chi
cago. For instance, in an account re.
Gently published in one of tn. most
conservative, one of the best conduc..
ted papers in New York of a handsome
social entertainment, we read that
though bouquets are entirely out of
style, one was carried by Miss -"
If,this is not an unwarrantable insult
What was 1t? In another paper OF
most refined and religious pretensions
we read that as q certain lady persis
ted in carrying a bouquet at u recen.
ball the flowers bobbed up and Gown
and she presented q very ungraceful
appearance" Now by what right does
q newspaper titus make u lady the
helpless victim of such personal crit: =
cism upon . matter which is not ia
the faintest sense matter of public
interest or concern2 Then, too, We
read in New York newspaper, the
boast of which is that no vulgar word
ever creeps into its columns, that at
the recent Patriarch's Ball Mrs. --
appeared in "a most extraordinary
dress" Then follows description of
the dress; closing with the imperti-
nent statement that Mrs. - has
accustomed" her friends to violations
of good taste in Ball costumes. Have
ladies no rights that newspapers are
bound to respect?-Buttalo CONNER
Ciel.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
Brlce for Senator.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 9.-The follow
ing is the official vote Of the Democratic
caucus tonight for the United States
Senator:
First ballet; Brice, 30; McMahon,. IA;
Thomas, 81; Seney, 2; Baker, 6; Hunt,
2; McQueeney, 2; Ooddes, 2; Neal, q;
Outhwaitc, /.
Second ballot: Brice So; Mcmahon,
13; Thomas, 3; Baker, 1; Seney, 2;
Cultivate, !.
Brice was declared unanimously NOM
mated
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
On Tuesday morning g

oh IueSldy morning
as a street car on Fourth S.
Louis, was bowling along at a
rate of speed, the two hors
against a broken electric lie
which hung like a loop acrl
street. The shock killed both
instantly, and stunned the DIR
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
Judge * ely Dead.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 9.-Congressmsn
VIM. ID. Kelly, of Pennsylvania. died at
6 20 this evening, of intestinal catarrh,
in his 10th year. Judge Kelly was
born at Philadelphia April 18th, 1914
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
During the recent flood 10 japan

During the recent flood 10 Japan
persons were killed and 1875 were
Anded; 90, 600 were deprived Of the
,:essaries OF life; 80, 600 houses were
swept away or rendered uninhahitable:
600 acres of agricultural land, with
crops, were laid waste; G.000 bridg-
,"ere carried away anG hundreds Of
miles Of road were destroyed.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16

Tho Hon. Saml. j. Randall has
been duly sworn in as member of the
House in the 51st Congress. The cere-
ony took place at his residence in
ashington. ....s.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16

To the Public: The undersigned wills
continue the. heavy machine business
of w II. GIBBE~, JK., and will add
to that line as soon as ID can he hOugbt
and delivered To the best advantage n
complete stock Of Mill arid Machine
Supplies, Betting, Oils, &c
We expect to push the trade ener-
geticnllN, 80. meet any ccmpeti'ion in
price where ysIuo is considered, and
to merit Il liberal and increased pat
rorage from consumers in oar line.
W. II. &IBBES, JN Il co.
Columbia = C.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
NOTICE

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
that w. Il. GIBBES has beccme inter
ested in my business, which viii hero
after he conducted under tho firm
name of W. IL. GIHBIIS, JR & co.
w Ii. GIBBES, JR.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-01-16
FOR SIXTY DAYS.
Langley Brothers

ia KING ST., CHARLESTON, s. G
MANUFACTURERS OF LADIES' AMI
AVA GENTS Underwear. Fine Dress Shirtst
order n specially. Directions for measuring sen
on appicatlon. seplU-fm
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-26

who is an elooutionist of some note, much
to the qualification of those present, render
ed several selections in praise-worthy
manner. Music and singing made the eve-
ming pass in most delightful manner.
The campaign has proven too much for
the republican state central committee. He
has had to lay aside the calls made upon
him by the party and consult q physician.
Mrs. Major Logan and her daughter,
Maggie have leased their home ON Fifth
avenue and have gone to ALEXANDRA to spend
short time with her son. and from there
will go to California and Arizona for the
winter.
Morris Sands has received the news Of
the betrothal of his nelce, Miss Yetta Sands,
OF Denver, to MIR. Joseph Jacobs, of New
Works. Miss Sands was for many years
resident of this city and had scores Of
friends.
Armory hall was the scene of eaiety Fri
day evening, it having been put in holiday
Odd Fellows. Prof. Romandy's orchestra
furnished the music and many merry
dancers took part in the festivities of the
evening. The refreshments were served in
Turner hall and judging from the zest with
which all the participants entered into this
part of the entertainment it was as highly
appreciated as the divine music of the or
chestra.
Another tie formed and another home
founded. James E. Norris and Miss Ma
tildR Weggeman were united in wedlock by
the beautiful marriage ceremony of the
Catholic church on Thursday evening. Mr..
| Norris is we'll and favorably known in Hell
ena having lived here the greater portion
of his life. and the bride is equally as we'll
and favorably known. Mr.. Norris had the
home already prepared and the newly
welded couple repaired to it after the cere-
mony where they received tho conRratula-
tions of their friends. Tho hearty good
| and groom.
We wondered what made Tom Miller
wear such broad grin when we met him
on the street Saturday carrying gun and
a game bag. Was he going to the hills to
commit suicide, or was he on mischief bent?
Later in the day We were told that party
OF ladies' and gentlemen were going to the
Gate of the Mountains on fishing and
hunting excursion and that the genial Tom
was to be one of the party. No wonder he
looked 80 pleased, for several OF the party
are gay and charming mAidens, and il there
fond OF. it is the ladies. His friend Fred
Rice accompanies him to act in the capac-
ity of chaperone.
Thinking and hoping to create q reform
IN the irreRularity of their pupils in punc
tuality and attendance, the teachers of the
depot schools organized what they are
pleased to style the Mothers Meeting.'
One lady remarked that she did not sup
pose there were 80 many mothers in that
part of the town." SO general was the re-
spouse of the mothers to the call of the
teachers. School matters were discussed
and the mothers were led to understand
how much they could relieve the teachers
and benefit the schools BY seeing that the
children were made to be at tho school
house by the time the last bell rung. The
teachers declare there has been q decided
improvement in the schools since the meet
ing.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-10-26
Informal Receptions to be Given
by the Social Society Of
St. Peters.
Tea and Evening Party at the
Home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Child
The Marriage of Mr.. Fisk and Miss Train
Personal and General Notes
and News.

Tho Social society of st. Peters parish,
a society recently organized for the purpose
Of giving informal receptions to enable
attendants of st. Peters to become better
acquainted, will give their first reception
at tho residence of w. G. Child. 3O5 North
Ewing. on Wednesday evening, October %,
from eight to II O'Clock. The workers in
the church have discovered that something
OF this kind was needed, as there are now
90 many newcomers who are compelled 30
remain strangers for length OF time.
unless some opportunity was provided for
them to meet informally. The parish, not
having any church parlors. is compelled
to use, private homes, but none need remain
away ON account of not knowing the owners
OF them. a. the receptions are given, not
by the owner, but by the society. The COM
mittee of reception for Wednesday evening
are Mesdames. Jos. Davis and Percy Ken
nett. Misses Fox and Rumley and Mr.. Muir
ray. The order of the evening will be'con-
versation and music with refreshments.
On Friday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Child. at their ranch seven miles from the
city, entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Langley and
daughter, Mr.. H. A. Root. DR.. and Mrs.
Mile, Mrs. N. Fretz. Mrs. Chadwick, and
Miss Graham at tea, the guests remaining
to help receive the company of young people
VINO assembled later. Masters Harry Lang
ley and Fred Yaeger were instrumental in
bringing together one of the happiest and
jolliest crowds that eyer met for a good
time. The young men, to the number Of
thirty, chartered a car, and each with his
best girl started for the Child ranch, taking
music and merry hearts, with them. They
weie met ut the ranch by the above men,
toned guests of MIR. and Mrs. Child, who
together with some of the older young men
and Indies of tho party. assisted in helping
the young people to enjoy themselves. The
light fantastic toe was tripped and games
entered into. The young ladies carried thu
refreshments with them and they were par
taken OF in true picnic fashion. BriRh
faces and happy hearts made the hours pas,
all too quickly, and when the cry ''al
aboard" rang ont ut 80 .. m. none Of thu
happy group Were ready to return to theil
homes in the city, but all wished that tn,
nights could be a. long % those in Norway
and that the arm of the violinist WoulS
never grow weary.
q "Whom God has joined together let M
man put asunder." Such were the wordl
spoken by the Rev. F. d. Kelsey, and which
made Adah C. 1iain and Emmett N. Fisl
man and wife. A happy company were az
ssmblsd at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Train on Wednesday evening to witness thu
marriage Of their daughter Adah to En-
nstt Flax, Of the Herald counting room
u sunshiny day is propitious of good 10
suita surely such lovely evening on
Which this happy couple vsss made mar