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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

Even in conservative England the
times are indeed changed. The cane
has always been considered as necessary
a part of the schoolmaster' possessions
as the spelling book and corporal punish
ment prevails there to ~ extent that
would not be tolerated here. A school
master was recently sued by the father
OF pupil whom he had numerically
beaten by csn-ng him on the hand, and
the magistrate gave ia igmeat against the
pedagogue o. the ground that Gaming on
the hand was attended b. risk Of in
Jury, and there were ''nethods OF cor
poral punishment quite as available,
eicacious and not necessarily attended
by any risk, which the defendant might
have used "
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

The post schools Of the army ma re-
ceiv. some attention from Congress dur
ing the current session. 1t is not likely
that any attempt will he made to carry
on, General Lew Wallacc'S idea of con
vcrti,g every military station into an
academy; but, according 10 the New York
Tjm,s this viea * gaining adherents that
8 somewhat better Use could be made of a
part of the time of the enlisted mel than
employing it in endless repetitiops of
rudimeutary drills. The recruit must of
couse be made first of all good soldier,
and have such daily training as will keep
him good soldier; but it is not neces-
sarv to LOOK at West Point to see about
what proportion of the day is really re.
CURED for that and how much is left for
mental improvement.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

could not understand it. He was usually
radiant with good-humor and she had
expected to talk freely with him of her
changed prospects. But his air of gloom
and the GOODNESS of his manner did not
invite confidence.
Her heart was very heavy when he had
ridden away again, and as she washed the
supper dishes and put the kitchen in order
for the night, she was scarcely conscious
what she was doing. so occupied was her
mind with thoughts of John Morris. 1t was
almost Il year since he had began to be at
tentive to her He had met her often as
she was leaving the schoolhouse at four
o'clock, and had walked home with her.
leading his horse by the bride. and say
ing all sorts of pleasant things. which.
while neither brilliant nor witty, made
Priscilla's heart beat fast. and gave her
the assurance that she was beloved.
He had made practice, too, of coming
to tea on Sunday evenings, and lately had
referred more than once to his dread of
being very lonely when Cicely should be
gone, and only old Sarah Cole left to kec,,
him company.
And Priscilla had fondly imagined
this was the prelude To asking her to
make Cloverdale her home.
Seems to me you're awful quiet this
eyenin', Priscilla" said her mother who
was knitting by the light of a kerosene
lamp. You don't seem bit pleased
over your fortune"
Her fortune! Priscilla had. in her mis-
cry, forgotten al about that. What
did it matter If she were rich or poor
If John Morris were to be hundreds of
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

d.. Alfredo d. Luy. Of Rio Janeiro,
believes that inc climate of Brazil is de-
generating 10 Europeans, especially to
persons from the north. He has noticed
that BraziliaHs in general are more pal
lid. and are less vigorous and energetic,
than persons coming from temperate and
cold climate The degeneration of the
Portuguese race may also he noted in
Rio de JanelrO. An anrmiC condition,
caused by malarious influences. Is COM
mon among them, and. while it does not
kill By itself ,weakens the hold on life and
greatly increases the infant mortality.
The children OF Portuguese aAd Italians
do not seem to fare so badly as the chill
dren of parents coming from more north
err countries.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

Mrs. Racket when that good woman
went away. and stood there looking out
into the dusty road l,ng after Mr.. Hack
cit, substantial flour. had disappeared
in the dusk
Priscilla had talked very little Of Mat
thew Pmmcc'> fortune bat She had
thought of il great deal. and had made
vague plans forihc future already. though
in the great stone huu-r on the hill the
undertaken and hi> assistants were Vet
busy
Matthew Pomcc had never married.
and Priscilla was the only child OF hi,
only nephew, and the last of the line. But
She had never looked upon herself ~ the
old mans hcirc>S. He had been cold,
Grabbed and selfish, and had never been
known to do generous or kindly act.
Priscilla we'll remembered the day ten
years before, when she had gone To the
stone house to ask aid for her dying
father. who would never have made the
appeal himself. 1t had been refused in
no gentle terms.
1--we never asked any one to help me, "
said the old man. land started without
IA dollar What one man can do another
can. When a mans down its his own
fault. usually. no one to blame for ii but
himself. and he can't expect other people
to suffer for his faults. My money was
made by hard work. and | amt goin' to
squander it. You won't get cent of 1t
now. nor after I'm gone. Don't expect
it; you'd only be disappointed. Myplan
for disposing of my money has been cut
and dried for twenty wears.
The cold, hcartless words came back to
Priscilla now. a. she stood at the gate in
the dusk of the June evening, the frag
rance of roses filling the air. Matthew
POunce was dead. and no will could be
found If he had died intestate. AS
seemed to be the case, Priscilla would
have everything.
Its only on mothers account want
it," she though. Poor mother. She
won't know herself as mistress of Uncle
Matthew's big house"
She heard the sound of horses hoOfs
on the hard road. and looked up eagerly.
her color Frightening. as she saw John
Morris on his big black mare Diana. 1t
seemed ut first rs if he did not intend to
ll>tllld sulHtti sun Will
disappointment aud surprise. for John
seldom passed the cottage without paus-
ing for a few words with her at least
But just beyond the gate he pulled up
the mare with Jerk
Il hear you've come in for big fortune,
Priscilla" he said. as he swung himself
from the saddle. Il suppose ought TO
congratulate you."
Wait until the furtunc is really mine"
said Priscilla.
''Oh, there seems to be no doubt that
You'll have it." said John, gloomily.
And I can't affard to wait. for prob
ably shall leave here in a day or two"
The color died out Of Priscilla's face.
For moment she could not utter
word.
"What do you mean, Johnl" she asked,
when she could command her voice.
"Only that I've had an offer for the
farm, and think I'll take it. l want to
try ranch life in Colorado. Cicelys
going to be married next month. YOU
know. and therc'll be nothing to keep me
here"
He did not look at her as he spoke but
kept his eyes on the ground.
Priscilla said nothing in reply. She
was asking herself what could be the
cause of the change in her lover. She
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

One method Of preventing fires seems
to have been overlooked in the discussion
which has followed the disasters in Lynn,
Boston and Minneapolis. 1t is the French
regulation which makes tenant or
HORSEPOWER financially responsible for
damage by fires that spread beyond his
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

II has been decided 10y Judge Thayer,
al the United states district court At st.
Louis. that II &, unlawful to dun a man
through the mails 10y means of 4 postal
r,rI
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21

II Is understood that the Maine. the 3i"
600O-to, alpored cruiser, aud the first
iron warship ever built At the Brooklyn
NAVY Yard, will he launched on July 1.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1890-06-21
PRISCILLA'S FORTUNE.

)U were born to good
luck, Priscilla" said
stout Mrs. Hackctt, as
she accepted "A cup of
fragrant tea from the
hands of her niece.
- You know | always
said SO from the time
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

The reputation of q man is made nr
of what people say Of him. In likt
manner the reputation Of medicine
depends on what they who have useC
it say. No remedy in existence has
so good reputation as blood remedy
as b. b. b. Botanic Blood Balm). Ii
is n successful physicians prescription
and quickly cures both mild and ter.
rible cases of bad blood.
DR.. l.. A. Guild, Atlanta, Ga; writes
"Wm. Sealock, living on my place
had an ug ly running ulcer on his arm
which ordinary remedies failed 10 cou-
troll. AS last resort placed him O
use Of B. b. B. and the ulcer be
to heal at once, and effected an en-
cure. 1t Is a remedy we'll worth,
confidence"
DR.. J. E. Hall, Druggist at Anne
Gus, Ga, writes. "a planter near
place had several of his best labor
effected with Syphilis. He got IL
B. B. B. and pronounces them
well. A gang of A.. p. & l.. Railr
hands use i. B. B. with great ber
to counteract the effects of swo
malaria"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
GRIEVANCES OF THE NEGRO.
An Address Issurd From \Tu.hinrtou Inv
the COlorcd Convention


The colored convention, in session
at washington, elected cX-Gov. p. B.
Plnceback, president Of the national
organization, and issued an address,
which, after reheaSing in the usual
manner the grievances of tho rocr
closes AS tollowe:
Ihe propositions now pending in
Congress looking to the deportation of
or emmigration of colored American
cltlZens ofthis country to any other
country, or even TO any oIher part Of
our own country, through government
aid, also meet with our most cmph.tic
condemnation and disapproyal; for we
cannot exile ourselves from this cam
Try as a neutrllizing movement against
our growing numbers san excuse for
the nation doing its duty towards
American citizens. While we recop-
nlze the right of colored American citi
Zens TO go to any country thew NAV
ueslro or to any part OF our own coun-
try, yet we do not believe that it is any
part Of the duty of the General Gov
ernment to render hid or assistance
from the Federal treasury for that
purpose, and we do not ask it. All
we ask is justice, equal rights and fair
play. If under such circumstances
we cannot survive we will have none
to blame but ourselves. We recomend
the adoption of tho following rosolu-
Resolved. That the national Or
ganlHation created by this convention
be authorized and instructed to
upon 1.-The President of the United
states and present him with "A copy of
thls address, and also to thank him in
the namo of the convention for his
kind illusions to colored Americans in
ms address to congress; also to appear
Oelore tho different committees of
congress having jurisdiction of tho !
SupJect matters referred to in this ad- |
u,oSS ire :'I lof me purpose of urging upon
the said committees the necessity for |
inc SAID proposed legislation and to
same"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
BRICE PUTS HIS FOOT I'm TT
"hio proposes TO Make Him Pny for u,u
Claim of Citizpnsbip.

ohio proposes TO Make Him Ppy for I,,
Chuim of Citizenship.
LIMA, o., Feb.4-There will be q
hearing at the office of the Auditor of
Allen county next week ia the most i'm
portant civil suit ever brought in north
western Ohio. The issue involved 10 the
outcome OF the question of the citizen.
ship Of Senator elect Calvin 8. Brice.
who Tor the past five years has eyaded
payment OF taxes in this city, because of
claiming citizenship in New York, on
all personal property, under which head
the law includes stocks and bonds. Mr.
Brlce's Senatorial fight has forced the
location OF his citizenship at Lima, and
as consequence he has at once made
himself liable for nearly $4,000 back
taxes and penalty.
Mr.. III. w. Morganthaler, Special Tax
Collector for Allen County, has in his
possession an immense amount Of papers,
each paper making link in a chain OF
eVidense that is entirely complete. 1t
has been calculated that the amount OF
hr. Brlce's personal property subject t.
taxation in Lima by reason OF his citi-
zenshlp, is somewhat over SO, 800, 600, in
1IS'So III lhc lolloWlnS corporations
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia
Railway, Richmond &c Danville Railway,
Lake Erie 81 Western Railway, Danvillc
Terminal Hallway Company, Duluth,
South Shore e Atlantic Railway, tho
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and the
United States Express Company Or
this amount there is due about five years
taxation at a rate varying from $40 tc
$50 per cent. per year, to which will bt
! added so per cent. penalty.
1t Is not known what Mr. Brice's de
fense will be, but it is likely a dcsperat,
effort will be mado to compromise.
AS the officials Of the country are al
politica! supporters Of DIr Brice, and d.
one of them is said to have received
ten-thousand-dollar check for his servi
ces in the late canvass, the auditors &C
tion has been kept quiet. The hearn.
| Will be with bolted doors. AS Specia
| Collector Morganthaler receives percent
age on the collection OF back taxes, it i
hardly thought he will consent to
compromise.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
COL. BUCKS MA
Georainns Kicking About tho Air ..eus
PostmRstorship AppGintcr.

Georaians Kicking About The Am. ..eus
rOstmHstcrship Appointcc.
WASHINGTON, Feb, "A negro
named Dudley was nominated yester-
day as postmaster at Americus, On.
the home of Representative Crisp. TO
day the Georgia senator's and repre-
sentatives received dispatches, signed
by white and colorcd men of both
parties, protesting against the rcmiua-
tion.
Dudley is said to be not only ignor-
ant and illiterate, but of bad charac-
ter. He was delegate 10 the Chicae O
convention and voted for Harrison,
and this seems to have been what Sc
cured his nomination.
Col. Buck, the Georgia Republican
boss, at first denied that he endorsed
Dudley, but afterwards admitted he
had signed the mans papers. The
Georgia senators expect to secure am
pie evidence, from both Republicans
and Democrats, of Dudley's unlitness
for Office
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Postmaster General Wana

Postmaster General Wanamaker
submitted to the Congressional C,
mittee on Postollices the draft Of q
providing for tho establishment
postal telegraph Offices at every
delivery Office in the country. Un
the bill it is provided that the t,
graph tolls in any one State shall
exceed ten cents for messages of
words or less, counting address
signature, nor over % cents for
distance under $50 miles, nor owe
cents for any greater distance; the
and rules to be prescribed by the 2
master General.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

~. w. TRUMP, 134 &uia Street, 90
umbia, Sc Is Pianos an5 ORGANS S,nsot
from factory. No agen y c0mmissio "a
Inc cei' orate6 Chicke.tx Piano.
Mathusnek Piano. celebrated for lis
clearness of tone, lightness of touch an,
lastirg qualities. -"
Mason u Hamliu Upright Piano. ..
Sterling Upright Pianos, from $sej
up. WA
Arion Hion Pianos, from 5000 up. -.
by none. o. p"''o'
Sterling Organs, $50 up.
Every Instrument guaranteed fer 81,
years. Fifteen days. trial, expenses
Doth ways, If not satisfactory. -.
Sold ON irstaImenta -
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Against TuIting OnIImts
Vienna Dispatch to the London News

vienna Dispatch to the London News
movement is on foot in Austria and
hungary just now to do away with the
form Of saIutatiOn customary umonu
men that Of taking off the hat A.
GRAZ committee has been formed winch
passed a resolution and called upon the
civil and military Governors, Baron
huebcck and Count Wurmbrand, as also
on the mayor of the city, begging them
~ ~ SanGiion ;;Ii,h inc resolution by accepting
the military salute from their Interiors
The three gentlemen gladly gave Their
consent. The wish has also been cy
pressed that the dangerous custom 0f
u,ncoVering tho head for a length Of
tlme at funerals should be done mwoy
WIN; II Is pointed out that the militia,
fy salute must necessarily imply at least
as much respect as lifting the hat, since
common soldier thus .saluates the high
est command in the army. In the Middle
ages the hat or cap was not dofTed.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
When Nellie Bly started on he,

When Nellie bly, started on her
around the world, the New York w
opened guessing department and
cd trip to Europe, with all expc
paid, and $3.50 10 pocket money to
person making the closest guess as
the time that would be consumed u
Nellie Bly's trip. r. w. Stevens, c
New York, was the winner Of the prize
The time actually CONSUMED as annoucec
by the time keepers, was ~ days,
hours, II minutes and II seconds. Mr.
Stevens guess was 70 days, 6 hourq, 1
minutes and IA 5 seconds.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
General BOnhnm's Narrow Eucnpe,

On tho 6th instant Adjutant General
M. l.. Bonham, Jr., of this city had o
in;arroW.e$cape ftOm death by asphyx xia-
tlon at Washington, where he was in
attendance on tho meetings Of the Ma
tional Guard Association ofthe United
states. He WAS stopping at tho Met
ropoltan Hotel, and when he retired
thought he had turned out the gas.
The fixtures, however, being very old,
1t Is probable that the weight of his
mana, as he withdrew it, opened tho
Stopcock and the gas escaped. General
Bon nam went to sleep almost immedi
ately, and had it not been for the night
Watchman, who detected the odor in
inc hal and forced his way into the
room, 1t is probable the effect of the
gas would have been fatal. AS it was
no mad only been asleep o short while.
and when the windows were thrown
open no soon became all right. a doc
TOR was called in, but his services were
not tneeded.-Columbia Register.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
THE HAYES MURDER.

Dick Halves says lie Hired John wy lie
10 Kill His Family.
BIRMINGHAM, Feb. 10 Dick nawes.
who Is under sCutcuce of death for the
murder Of his family Lelc over Il YEA
ago, has made confession. lie uumcd
John Wyllc as the murdcrcr of his family,
and acknowledges bring him to do it.
Telegram says Wylle has been ar
rested In Atlanta, and that he Will be
brought here. Wylie denies sll kuowl-
edge Of the crime.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

ineerea,In,, I'd
competitors.
We will also furnish everything
needed in the line of supplies: Belt
ing, Oils, Piping, Fittings, Valves, In,
spirators Injectors, Pumps, &c, &c.
w. II. GIBBES, JR, & co.
Columbia, S. c..
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Bradtield's Female Regulator will
cure all irregularities or arrangements
peculiar to women. Those suffering
should use it. Sold by all druggists $
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Geography. Teacher TO dull doy of
the class)-Which Now England State
has two capitals? Boy-New Hampshire.
Ieacher-Indeed Name them. Boy
Capital N and capital H.-Harpor's
Bazaar,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

Ready, the man who SO brutally
murdered the negro in Barnwell while
inc poor tei''W was under arrest for
stealing, has been arrested in Florida.
after q desperate resistance. If any
CRIMINAL ever deserved hanging it is
David c. Ready.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
FOR SIXTY DAYS.

WE ,OFFER OUR NO. 2 HANDMADE
ROAD CART to responsible parties on
S!iMIY DAYS time for only $500. It has best
cushioned scat aud painted nicely. Not a chear
M MADE cart but - first class throughout We aisC
oner our our . 10 hand made Buggy nut M oT,
any Any Kind OF spring. on SIXTY DAYS. time foI
.s .ho s,naia amount Of $1,000. 1t has best paten
wheels, steel tires and aAlcs. Trimmed M and
painted in good style. Not by any means s"S y
cheap OehLcfe but is very substantial and Is war.
d5. radh5ted. For circulars and general description,
HOLLER Sc ANDERSON,
po D, manufacturers,
". Dox ny. ROCK HILL, .. E.
oc l-fm ' f'PN''
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
PITTS CARMINATIVE

ENOR CORRECTING NAUSEA, DYS.
A cntcry, DiarrhTa and Cholera In.
iantum. a pleasant medicine of incalcula.
bic merit in the home circle for child OF
adult. 1t is popular, pleasant and efficient,
Truly mothers friend 1t soothcs and
heals the mucous membranes. and checks
the mucous discharge from head, stomach
ana bowels. The mucous discharge from
me mead and lungs are rs promptly re-
neVeu ny 1t rs the mucous discharge from,
the bowels. 1t is made co relieve the
mucous system and cure nausea, and il
docs it, 1t makes the critical period of
tccthinG children safe and easy. 1t in.
!vlgoratcs and builds up The system while
1t Is relieving and curing the wasted tissue.
IL is recommended and used largely by
physicians. For sale by WNnnamnEcr &
Murray Co., Columbia, s. c., and whole.
ale by Howard & Willctt, Augusta, Ga.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20
Langley Brothers

~ KING ST., CHARLESTON, S. G.
NJ ANNGGJFFA1CTUREkS f OF, LADIES' AMI
order pcrio,ty Uh"G5%cnr; H;r Eino Dress S!ts
y" "Pp''c"""h' sCplo-fm
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

. O---
FENO PLANTERS AND MILLM \.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1890-02-20

I'IoInPnIs, = vuII. euys
-V-I-recciYcd 4 packapc Of YonrI. .ivc
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1890-06-19
Commissioner Kreig Visits the
Children's Home.

Commissioner Kreig and a Sen
tinel reporter visited The Children $
Home on Monday last, ARRIVING
there at few minutes befurc noon.
MIR. Kreig had procured o large
number of glass marbles and gum
balls for the children which be paid
out of his own pocket. The. ex-
pressions Of joy shown by the little
ones ON receiving Mr.. Kreig's pre-
sent is indiscribable. They went
wild nlmos. with happiness, and
when the bell rang for dinner (?)
they had to be called tSo Or three
times.
Some people have said to us that
uncle Joc's present to the children
is prayer that the Recording An
gel will record.
Our Commissioners aud the pco
pie generally are IN con,Ton sen
timent. The lnfrmary and the
Children Home are institutions
estab b'ished in u spirit OF charity
which in our county is generous
hearted and open handed. No man
who pays taxes objects to the tax
he pays ior the poor or the orphan
Com missioner Kreig's suggestion
is that some Of the tat pork fed to
the children nigh: be traded of ior
fish. berries Or beef.