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The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19

w e Ariail lumber 90
A A Alexander road wk 10 10
j l. Amber rood wk & 70
III AbercrOmbie constable 90
JRJ Anthony bridge 3 0O
J n Anthony road work 3 90
D r. Alexander road wk IL 25
Aaron Bopps interost 100 o8
n A Bane bridge 117 30
A J Bogps fuel &c @ 40
j Med Bruce iy and wit tks 343 Is
j Mcn Bruce iy and Wit tks 58S 80
w r. Burgess road wk Is
G. w Bowen road wk 75
G. w Bowen bridge 5 90
Johm Brazeale corn Il 90
J Med Bruce cash, int 115 o5
E C Bowie magistrate 1000
l. l. BAllentine lumber 5 90
DR. j /. Bolt med services 10 40
G. W Bowen road wk 7 so
A j Bnggs salary &c 1Ol rs
NJ a Boggs BLASTING Is 80
w } Boggs Id eu < so
i S Bowen bd eu 800
\ G. Bowen bridge . 90
w II Burgess bnsting Is so
Bowen bd eq 3 90
DR. j l. Bolt exam lunatic 5 50
Balus Blake road wk II IS
G. w Bowen oh gang sup % 81
L l. Bivins lumber 80 II
Il G Bowie magistrate 10 90
Henry Bowie blasting 3 90
II b Bowen. lumber, 81 30
G w Bowen, oh gang supt 5 25
G. w Bowen, scrape overseer 56 90
w ii Burgess, road work, 90
II l. Bivens, lumber 1896
r II Baker, bridge, 2 90
f Burgess, road work, / 90
W NJ Boggs, road work, . 80
T. & Bowie, road work, 13 90
p G. Bowie, blasting Z so
Martin Brown, aid pauper, so
a j Boggs, salary, etc, go 90
John Bearden, road work, 2 80
/ e NJ BoIdrn, road work, 2G 20
Anthony Baker, road work, 5 90
/ w II BnWpu road work r 90
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19
CENTRAL POINTERS
Two Excellent Ladies
Die.
General News Items Tersely Told BY
Our Fair Correspondent.
Left over from last week. I
MRS. ELIZA WATKINS,

MRS. ELIZA WATKINS.
"o sustaining ana sanctlfylng in
i'"ence ol Vita rlely was 80 illus.
r"teo aua eSemplitled IN the charac-
'0' "n'' 1'le Vi 'he lNdy whose name
"PPe"ls "o"Ve' as TO warrant the
viio"'e ""'ch her heart-broken chill
wen "' " P'Y 10 her memory.
que ueparted TINS ille on October
'"' III 'he seventeen year OF her age.
:" o".iy ne sue J)'hed the Baptist
0"ui'n one ieaVes behind four
o"''o'e'' """ " 'ar8e circle OF friends
~ '""''u Cle'r loss' she was a
"o''"n vi no "r"'h"ry character, on.
'i' "U'o"S powers oi nina,
u " i"li'rkaoie ready
i0'o"'''o n'e'nofy' her nature
WHICH was uh'Ce" energy
e,0' QUO came up SO
'l'" '''"'"'o Vi her duty
mo" nel intimately
ro,;
0o.'o''''o"l ia her haoits,
I' "'' ~ i'e' "eS'reS ana constant
| 'o'n'S'io ou''eS' she ADDED
:, "'i''""io uiSPoSition the
''i'uonoo Vi genuine ana
r1''' '0'''o'o'e'lce was
0''''''' VI i'et ne"rC ana
"o was tne Jaw OF KIND
~ l nc S'cN ana destitute ever
"'' e" III "''" cohslstent
a, % "'' ""'"."''y OF livery
" '''''"'' "'SPoS'I'oh oeiighted
- ''0,o'S oi nor humorous
...,', 49,, ''D,' on>'o"'o,e' 10 n"ke az
-. fi' "'' WIS i"'thiui
=, ~ an ''o' ""''eS IN u
'' l,'',""" !" "h'ch the <
I '''0"o' ~ VOC c"''ea her 10 acts.
'''0"','''f -, 'e' ro''S'ouS oDii'
:" '"''''''S an" meeEhess,
,".0,o'' ~ 'o'lo" 'he saviour
~. >"'I,P'c' 1l'S hame'
i>' i'' "o'S"'P "efe
q, g W. W - i'' ''o"'C hoi'est
l'' N''o "o' c"nl-
+, "' NV 'o '"" ''iurcli ana
| N - -"'N"''0'' ~ l'le churcL, ana In
| ner house the ministers of Christ
voro olu,,,,o l ,r
Auhel"l
| '"" ""e pic"ChGu III MC. LABOR
| Baptist church (Of which sho woe
| n,olo,\ H. A. - VI, - q
! ~ '''N WV w ~ oeaOorh. 4.
MISS HATTIE STEPHENS.
DIED. on September Il, Miss Hat
tie stephens daughter Of John B.
ana 'h"rtha Stevens This fair young
S'r' was Just emerging from bright
@'riho 'd to womnn's estate, with
many glowing antlcpations of future
usefulness and happiness. But, alas!
the inSat'"tc trYant, who is ever on
the wing, speeding his uneering
darts to the bosom of frail humanity,
h"d marked her for his victim, and
Sne has gone to that untried world
10 "hlch we are all hastcnln9 Her
mortar remains were laid to rest III
IDo VII A'on cemetery the day fol
'o"lnE her death.
For now ~ Sn",S, o,'s,,', "G's ~ 'ne gam,
\ Sayiours sof, and loving hand
'""' "'' "'u' eyes mas wiped the tears
Upon the new born scroEh's BROW,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19
Notloe OF Flnnl solllamont.

will apply to j. B. Newhery. - q !,
bate Judge, on the 10th day OF M ~ ~
bef 1904, for a final setilemeDt tlls,
estate of Henry ~. Harris. OeeeaS " ~. ~ g
ask to be dismissed as Afninl8t9F6 z ~ .,s..t
Oct. l3:w4 tt''E g9BrSa
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19
SUPERVISORS REPORT
OF Claims Filed From January lst to
October lst, 1904.

! N Alexander constable 3 Z &C
III Abercrombie constable 81
III Abercrombie constable 3 81
ID r Alexander fodder 30 4(
III Abercromble constable 8 0(
B Il Alexander molasses q
} II Anthony pigs 5 OF
T o Allgood Bd Bq 81
III Abercrombie constable % 81
w III III Ariail lumber 7 81
~ T Anthony bridge 4 OF
w Fl II Ariail lumber GE
r. A Alexander bridge 30i
- j. Alexander bridge 9 81
Is Aberorombie constable 8 q
fl fcr0mbie constable l32t
~ & 6 rlas a 121l
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19

Acid Iron Mineral cures all skin
diseases. Has cured eczema of 40.
years standing and is king of germs,
cides. Sold by druggists.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-10-19

- FOR SALE House and lot in.
Calhoun, one half mile from depot
We'll located Apply to DR.. y. ~
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07
Workers in lead, brass

and other metals ars often poisoned by the chemicals and acids used in polish ing, and the dust and fil- ings settling upon the skin,
 and which find their way through the pores into the bIOoJ followed bv inf1amn
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07

I ing be done by an architect, plumber, Q builder, a real estate man and the city engineer. The matter was referred to the ordinance committee for action, with instructions that the gentlemen named, or any other person, might ap- pear before the committee and make suggestions.
 The request of James Mccarthy for permission to place a hay scale at Five Points was denied by a tie vote, the mayor passing. There was some ques- tion regarding the proposed location and whether it would interfere with the proper use of the street.
 Elijah Coffin, for himself and as=o- ciates, submitted in writing a propo- sition to buy the city's bonds in a sum not exceeding $S5,OOO, to be issued for payment of the floating debt As there has been no bond issue ordered and none previously suggested, the matter was rather vague and was referred to the finance committee.
 The matter of new maps for the use of the assessors office in the annual assessment, was referred to the finance committee, with power to act.
 D. G Rumberg applied for the ros.- tion of gardener of the city park on West Washington street, vice C.. H. Smith, and a few minutes later w. F. Wolfe was appointed to that branch of the municipal civil service. Ed. Win ship aplied for the position of deg catcher at the instigation of the city marshal. The mayor thought the posi- tior was one that needed a mighty gooI man and asked the marshal if MT. Win ship was the proper person. The mar shal assured him that he thought he was, but that if he turned out to be a disappointment he woul1 exert him. self just as vigorously to kick him out of office as he is now doing in dragging him in. The marshal said that it was one office in these parts that had been seeking the man and he believed it had found him, and he pleaded, almost with tears in his eyes, that MT. Win ship be employed while he was willing, He might get cold feet any time. He was employed.
 F. Sunderland asked a few questions respecting tho mjnistra ation of the of- flee of the city building inspector in certain instances; questions that were a bit acrid if not acrimonious, but tte
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07
OF LOCAL
 III INTEREST

BOARD OF TRADE-Tonight is the regular meeting of the directors of the board of trade.
 DEATH OF MRS. SCHULZ Elizabeth c. Schulz, wife of Carl A. Schulz, died at the sisters hospital at 1: 30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 A SICK CHlLD.-The nine months old child of MT. and Mrs. S. J. Roach, who live in the Isaac district, is very i'll of inflammation of the bowels.
 ARIZONIANS ABROAO.-The fol- lowing residents of this territory are registered at the Hollenbeck, Los An geles: Mrs. J. J. Blinkcorn, of Phoenix; Mrs. J. F. Hemenway. of Prescott; Dr. and Mrs. w. Loppenthelm and Fred Fleishman, of Tucson.
 A DAYS VISlT.-W. A. Parish, a well known mining engineer and brother of T. E. Parish, of this city. spent yesterday in Phoenix. He was here about three weeks ago and since then has been in Denver and New York. He left on this mornings train to examine mines in northern Arizona.
 RESIDENCE PROPERTY SOLD.- Dr. George H. Keefer has sold his two- story residence on east Jefferson street to Benjamin G. Pecka. The sale was made by J. Ernest Walker. Dr. Keefer was for many years engaged in the drug business in San Francisco and is now residing in Kalamazoo, Mich.
 POLICE COURT.-Diego April was before Judge Thomas yesterday for drunkenness. The sentence was that the city hall should be piled on top of him and allowed to remain for seven days till he gets sober. c. H. Walden was arrested for disorderly conduct He had put up a five dollar bail bond which he jumped.
 s. A. w. VETERANS.-Ther regular monthly meeting of the Spanish American War Veterans will be held in the Lamson Business college to- night at 8 o'clock. This will probably be the last meeting under the above name. The local camp expects to adopt the name of the new national association. The United Spanish War Veterans
 GLOBE VISITORS.-Mrs.G G. M. Ali son and Miss Frankie Kellner of Globe spent yesterday in Phoenix, having come down for the commencement ex- ercises of the normal school to be held this week. A daughter of Mrs. Allison is among the graduates and Miss Kell- nes is a former graduate of the school Miss Grace Webb, of Globe, was with them.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07

Somehow a girls head looks awful red when you pull a hair of it off your coat on the way home.-New York Press.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07

mayor smootbed things out by request ing the inspector to be diligent in the enforcement of the law in the cases mentioned.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07

For correct prescription work try Dowd's the little drug store with tn, little prices. Opera house block.
Arizona republican., 1904-06-07
Coast Specials via "THE OILED ROUTE"

One night out to either Los Angeles or San Francisco. The only "One night line to Frisco. We give you choice of routes. Either via Los Angeles, or through the beautiful San Joaquin Valley.
 San Francisco and return. .S45.45 Los Angeles, San Diego, Coronado Santa Barbara and Southern Calf. resorts. .S25.95
 Tickets on sale Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each week. Limit Nov. 3Oth.
 Through Pullman to St. Louis and Chicago June 18th.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

crowd moving, so that there may be no
stagnation and congestion. When i'm
portant persOnages or delegations are
received a. the White House, they go
and inform the President that he is
awaited, and, on his arrival in the East
Room (or one OF the other drawing
rooms chosen for the purpose). they
present the people to. him II Mrs.
Roosevelt gives a musicale, they tell
the guests where to go. see that they
are seated, and make sure that those
who ought to have front seats are not
deposited in the rear.
Lieut.. Granville r. Fortescue is a
cousin OF Mr. Roosevelt. He enlisted
as a private IN a cavalry regiment at
the outbreak OF the Spanish war. and
in February. 1901. he was appointed sec
onl lieutenant IN the regular army.
Only the other day he got into scrape
out In San Francisco, being arrested for
riotous behavior; but the War Depart
ment chose TO regard it as joke, con
sidering that a young man Just back
from the Philippines was exeusable Tor
induiging IN a certain amount OF reck-
less hilarity.
Lieut.. Harry r. Lay Is Washington
boy and a Princeton graduate. He @as
appointed from civil life five years age
to a Heutenaney in the Marine Corps,
and he viii be a captain within a few
weeks. Though only twenty-eight years
old, he has seen a great deal OF service,
taking part in the campaign OF 1900 n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

China, and subsequently, sharing the
dangers of a number OF land fights H.
Luzon.
Liuet. Roscoe C. Bulmer IS two years
older. He was graduated from Annap-
oils in the class OF 1885 and has already
seen nine years OF sea service. Just be-
fore coming to Washington ne had
charge OF the navy fife team at Sea
Grit He is one OF the most popular
men in the navy.
Lieut.. Dan 7. Moore is a tail and hand
some young fellow Of twenty-seyen. He
was appointed a second Lieutenant in
regiment Of Connecticut infantry soon
after the war with Spain br0zze out. and
six months later he received a commis-
sion IN the regular army. At present ne
is attached TO the Artillery Corps.
The White House social aides are ex-
pected to give help Of whatever kind
may be demanded Of them in the busi-
ness Of entertaining. They may have
TO serve as beaux on occasions where
special escort or attentions Of one kind
or another are required BY young ladies
especially IL the latter happen TO be
house guests OF Mrs. Roosevelt. II the
President goes anywhere, under circum-
stances where f0rmalitie IS noEe one kind
or another are involved, they must be
on hand TO help things along. In short,
they are % make themselves generally
useful, and their a-d consists chiefly
in the prestige their position gives them
and in the social advantages II confers-
RENE BACHE-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
Young Military and Naval Aides Holding
Assignments Which Are Regarded as Ex-
tremely Enviable by All Concerned.
Experience in Usages of Polite Society
Cleverness, Good Manners, and Good
Looks Are Requisites for the Service.

the course Of a season great numbers Of
notabilities-eminent and influential men
and beautiful and clever wOmen-fow
through the drawing rooms and par
take OF the hospitality OF the historic
mansion.
Whenever the President gives a dinner
there is always one OF the social aides
on hand to receive the guests. II would
not be consistent with etiquette for Mr..
and Mrs. Roosevelt to walt, like ordi-
nary folks, the arrival or the people in
vited, greeting them as they came in.
They are obliged. whether they wish il
or not. 10 assume a quasi-royal formal
ity. They do not come downstairs until
all the guests are assembled. and the
latter are received in the Red Room by
the young officer, who greets them as
the representative Of the President. in
PRODUCES them to each other, and does
whatever else he can TO make things 80
pleasantly.
When O'Clock, the dinner hour. ar
riyes. the social aide goes upstairs. in
forms Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt that the
guests are waiting. and escorts them
tOWnstaiTs-nOt into the Red Room.
however but into the Blue Room. Then
he ushers the people by ones and twos
from the Red Room into the Blue Room,
and presents them 10 the President and
his wife. As soon as this formality has
been completed. Mr.. Roosevelt offers his
arm 10 the lady whom. as previ-
ously arranged. he is 10 take into din
ner; Mrs. Roosevelt takes the arm OF
the gentleman who has been assigned 20
her. and the others follow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

~ OUR lucky young men have just
- been appointed as social aides az
the White House for the coming
winter They are Lieut. Roscoe
e Bulmer, OF the Navy; Lieut.. Harry
Randolph Lay, Of the Marine Corps,
and Lieuts. Dan T. Moore and Granville
r. Fortescue. Of the Army.
These assignments of duty. the hold.
ers OF which are regarded as extremely
enviable, are distinguished not az re-
wards for military services performed.
but merely In recognition OF the per-
sonal popularity and agreeableness OF
The recipients. Grizzled veterans are
not chosen for work of this kind. A So
oial aide TO the President should be
good-iooking, clever. weli-mannered. adm
self-possesseds he should also be young
experienced in the usages or polite So
ciety, and beyond criticism III the mat
ter Of attire. Above all. he should look
we'll in a uniform. All OF these qualities
distinguish the four officers above men
toned
Now. il ought not 70 be supposed that
these young officers viii have nothing to
do but help Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt en-
terrain. They have regular work to do
al the War and Navy Departments. and
for their services at the White House
they receive no extra pay. But an ap-
pointment as social aide to the Presl-
dent carries with IL no little eclat. and
one OF it's greatest advantages lies IN
the opportunity il brings for meeting on
the easiest and most agreeable terms
people Of the highest distinction. For in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

" He striking OF mind upon mind
IN z duel OF words leads TO brill
liant flashes OF wit comparable
10 the sparks struck from the
flint by the cleaning steel Many such
scintillations OF witty reply or sharp,
sudden retort. are imbedded in ntera-
ture, where. nevertheless, they retain
much Of that unstudied grace and con-
versational form which smack OF their
origin. Here are some clever replies
and retorts that history says are accu-
rate:
Cicero, the great Roman orator, had a
ready wit. Upon one occasion at a dinner
the host offered Cicero some inferior
Falerntan wine. saying. IL is for<y
years old" To which Cicero replied:
1T bears Il age Well"
The French are famous for their jeux
d'esprit. Il was mounted on the very
smallest mule in the world" said Bias
sOmpiere. French ambassador TO Spain
as he described his entry into Madrids
''Ah!' exclaimed his auditor. Henry "
What an amusing sight to see the big
gest ass mounted on the smallest muller
Il was your matesty's representative, %
was the sharp reioinder.
To Frenchmen OF a later period be-
long these spirited bits of repartee: An
advocate greeted Voltaire with high
sounding fiattery. Il salute thee, q
light OF the world" The famous writer
REPLIED NINE. Denis, bring the snuff
fers." TaileyTand. the far-sighted min
ister OF Napoleon, was asked by man
who squinted How are things going
in the political world ?" The diplomat
answered: "As you see"
DT. Garth, a witty physician OF the
court OF Queen Anne. had prescribed a
ma useous dose for the great warrior
the Duke of Marlborough. When the
duke objected 20 following the directions
the sharp-tongued Duchess Sarah broke
in by saying: "Iil be hanged If II does
not cure you" There, my lord" In
teTposed Garth. you had better swal-
low IL; you will gain either way.
Lord Mansfeld's Famous Pun.
The frequent collisions of lawyers in
the courtroom sharpen their wits. Sc
that many OF tie best examples of Fe.
partee come from the gentlemen OF wig
sEt1 SsWn. Lord MaszEza6. the famous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
6Wanv Are the Uses to Which
Old Newspapers Are Mob Put

1T deliver a good many tons OF waste
paper every week to a manufacturer OF
novelties, and am surprised at what he
can do with it. He simply bOiIs the old
newspapers with 4 little steaming APP
paratus he has II stailed IN the base
ment of his store, and then he runs
the pulp in mOlds which he made him
self. These molds are pressed by a
small handpress worked by screws and
levers, and when dried the paperweight,
ash receiver. penholder. or some other
novelty is hard and firm 10 the touch.
A little pairing OF with q knife COM
pletes the article before the paint. en-
amel. or gold leaf is applied. With a
brush and gold paint wonders can be
made Of the articles in a short time.
Within a few hours after the old news
papers are delivered to this man ha
turns them out for sale again IN the
shape of gold or silver novelties.
Paper Kitchen Utensils.
There is another genius who fur
nishes stores with kitchen and dining
room utensils from Old newspapers. He
buys several wagonloads OF old news
j papers every week. These he boils up
/ in his kitchen, which Is located back OF
d
/ his store. and after reducing them TO
thick pulp ne adds some paste OF his
/ own invention 10 give the mass sticky
/ consistency. Then he proceeds TO cast
the pulp into moulds, which he balNes
/ in a large oven. He has obtained moulds
for a great variety OF plates, saucers,
cups and shallow dishes, then the pulp
! is pressed into shape and talZenefrom the
mould. The man then applies a glaz-
! ing enamel % his own invention. such
1 articles are excellent for kitchenWars
and they are sold extensively. His GUS
/ toners buy them right along and recon-
mend them 10 others. so that he can
usually dispose of all he can make. He
/ Is all the time inventing new ways OF
utilizing the paper pulp. and some day
/ he may stumble upon an Invention mat
/ VIII bring him I'm a fortune.
! Paper carpets and rugs have been
made with more or less success, and a
good many of the cheap loors are COW
! cred with paper rugs that are as Useful
as wooden materials. This requires
plenty of heavy machinery 20 roll the
pulp in large masses. and hence the
small dealer Is not In it, There is one
/ concern that takes a good many tons
I OF old paper every week just for expert
mental purposes, 1t is aiming 20 capture
the summer trade i'm Japanese mattings
/ and rugs. The theory OF the owner is
that our homes at the seaside and noun
tains should be covered with paper
flooring. and that in tiWe he viii be able
/ 10 produce the ideal paper carpet or
mattings. He has not only installed his
place with expensive machinery, but
/ with costly stamping and printing ma
chimes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
Spirited Bits of Repanee
Which History Nouches For

English Judge OF the second half OF the
eighteenth century. listened 10 an ar
gument Of the insolently proud Sir
Fletcher Norton upon a case involving
certain manOrial rights. My lord" said
Norton, Il can instance the point IN
person. Now. I have myself two lit
tie manors." we are well aware OF
that" said the judge, smiling kindly.
do you see anything ridiculous in
my wig?" said a Judge to the famous
Irish barrister John Philpot Curran
Nothing but the head" few back the
retort.
Reply to Franklin.
Coming to our own country, many OF
the choicest bits repartee in our his.
tory are 20 be found in the field OF poll.
tics. Every schoolbOy is familiar with
the saying Of Benjamin Franklin, a.
the group Of anXious-faced, yet loyal
men stood around TO sign the immorta
Declaration OF Independence: Now. W,
must all hang together, or Wen all hans
separately"
But the rejoinder Of the signer. Benja
min Harrison. 70 the above witticism Il
not 50 well known. Harrison. a portly
man, looking down over his ample pro
portions, replied:
Yes, but when they drop us of at Z
ropes end, some Of you lightweight
viii be kicking and suffering long aftel
I'm done for"
Senator Fessenden Of Maine. one O.
the giants Of the wartime Senate, wa
opposed 10 establishing a branch min
at Carson. New. A politician. in advo,
eating that measure. told the Senator
that all Nevada needed to make it 1
good state was little more water ant
a little better society. That's all that
he'll needs" was the uncOmpromislng an
sWer.
Senator Can of Florida once spoke II
the chamber until ali but the Presid
ing officer had departed. The Vice Pres
ident. however remained, impressiv,
and dignlhed IN his chair until the Sen
2tOF had concluded his address. 4
friend attempted 20 make merry witt
the Senator over such "a select audience
II Thought Il n very distinguished audi
ence." said Can. There was ne per
son there Of less rank than JM tic'
Presto 81 u the MIA Sts aAa