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The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02

James Medlin, aged about TWEEN
ty-two years, died at his home at
Piedmont on the 17th ult., after an
Illness OF about six weeks duration,
from typhoid.ppeumonia, He was
hurled the day following his death at
New Hope church, in Oconee county.
He leaves wife and one child, be.
sides his father and five brothers and
1.-Two sisters. He was brother of V.
Sloan Medlin, of this county.
--Elhert Hester, who at one time
had charge OF the mechanical depart.
ment of The Sentinel, but who for the
past eight years has been in Texas
and the West, was in Pickens the
first of the week, shaking hands with
his old friends. He looks as natural
as he did years ago. He came to
Easley al ont month ago to be with
his sister, Miss Salie Hester, who
died ON the 10Th ult. Ebert has
prospered, and was fortunate enough
to draw farm in the Indian Terri
tory few years ago, which, by dint
OF hard work and good management,
he has wonderfully improved, and
u"w 1T is quite valuable piece -
lr'perty. He left Friday for his far
""nA home, carrying the best wishes
% all of his friends that much good
luck, happiness and prosperity may
attend his every effort.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
A Surprise Birthday Celebration at
Norris,

On Sunday, the Both day of Octo.
Der, your humble scribe attended a
most enjoyable surprise birthday
celebration at the home of Mr.. Will
liam II. Garrett in the Six Mile sec
ton.
On Sunday morning at nine O'Clock
IT was agreed among the children,
Grandchi!drem, aud Il few near rela
tives that all meet ut q certain point
on the Pickens road, form process.
sion and march to the home OF MIR
and Mrs. Garrett to celebrate the
Goth birthday Of the former. All had
prepared well filled baskets on Satur-
day before, aud the secret was not
disclosed to Mr.. Garrett until the
hour for dinner had arrived md an
extraordinary long, large table was
loaded down with every imaginable
good thing to eat, yea even gronned
under its great burden. The father,
now seated at the head of tho table,
with M expression Of thanks extend.
cd To the Bouutiful Giver of MI rood
things md ObSGr ycd the even dozen
children Of his own and the 81 grand.
chlldren, besides a few nophews and
n'iccs, it w'rs AZ easy task to end his
thou hts for his heart was filed with
gratitude and Joy unspeakable, while
the frequent remarks OF the mothcr
ADDED even more to the picNsure and
delight Of nil present. 1t was truly
a happy occasion and time long to
be remembered 10y those present.
After dinner all assembled in the
lnrgo palor where an organ was
brought into service and all Joined in
singing familiar, good old soul stir
ring songs making meIo.Iv in the
heart, and rs the sun was bending
low and the timc he'd ar.iv Il to say
goodbye all joined ia Il Iuug the
1ather. the mother, Slt"dI"thcr and
grandmother many more birthdays
The following arc the names of the
sons: James, Edward, William,
Marion, Ellie, Waddy, Nelson, Var
die aud Benjamin, all of whom have
families except the last three named
The daughters are Mrs. Lola Rice,
Mrs Dora Abercrombic and Mrs
Nora billiard.
Your scribe would add that Uucle
William is in good health, hale and
hearty, and reminds the writer of his
brother who is the father OF your
scribe and lies buried on certain
battlefield in Virginia.
We would not close without Speak.
ing of Uncle William rs a veteran
and II pioneer settler in the Six Mil"
section who drove back the deer and
frightened away the wild turkey.
Now you can observe the prosperous
farms owned by tho chillre of this
pioneer, while he still holds posses
sion OF the "homo place" aud now
the second generation can only mag
inc what TINS section around Six
Mile Mt. once was. OF course they
cau't realize %hat it once Was all in
II great forest with no beautilu'
homes.
What II change in fifty wears; yes,
what n change in ten or fifteen wears,
aud what will the next two genera
tlons see The question is mrlcIy
asked, not an attempted answer even
offered.
Best wishes to all j G.. G.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
Notice to the Public.

On and after November 9th, 1904,
will not he handled on
freight trains on the Charlotte D vi.
sion, No. G8 and No. Gl, bctv cen
Charlotte aud Greenville an | No q
and No. GS, between Greenville aud
Toccoa and No. 65 and No &C 10.
tween Toccoa and Atlanta.
Brooks Morgan,
Asst Gen. Pass. Agt.
Southern Rwy. Co.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
! Mrs. Sarah Ann Russell Dead.

\ IAt the home of her daughter, Mrs.
" II. Balentine, near Central, on Oct
lst, the spirit of Mrs. Russell burst
the prison bars Of flesh and lvft the
frall tenement of day and winged its
flight to the realms of bliss in heaven.
Mrs. Russell WAS born and brought
up in Anderson county. When she
married, she moved to Central, where
she has lived 80 wears. She was In
her 82nd year. She lepVes two chid.
rem, Mrs. J. II. Balentiue, of Central,
aud Mr.. q. ". Russell, of Oconeo
county, and a host of relatives IN
frionds 10 mourn their loss.
Her funeral services were conduct,
ed Sunday morning, Dot, 2, ut The
family bnrying ground one mile
north Of Central, at II O'Clock, hy
Rev. G. G. Fricks She sle, ps quiet.
ly by her husband. who proceeded
her to glory more than 10 years ago
Her merry voice is strangely hushid,
And closed the laughing eyes;
Her gentle, loving, tender heart,
In solemn slumber lies.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02

Pneumonia, grip, cold, bronchitis and
nearly every other dangerous sickness of
this kind is usually the development of
n slight Oongb, Zoo many people are
laid up and too mary die from diseases
where they could SO easily knock that
first cough in the head. Mnrrny's Hore.
hound Mullen and Tar cnies colds. 1t
just drops the bottom out of n cough.
Every druggist has it for 2Jc bottle.
Remember "Murray's" and tak9 no 9th
CT. Regular 600 size.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
An old Tim" Remedy,

Muw@y's II rohoImd Mullen and Tar
has in II th" purcst OF drugs, all of
whcn wcr" used by our parents and
grandparents. II is n combination so
put together that 1T cures II cough right
off. Moth hng is cttcr fer babies. 1t is
most r"li bic cure for all cases of
coughs ASK your druggist for it, They
all have it ready Costs only 25c bot
te-cXtrl large bottIcs-rcgu!nr soc size.
Remember to ask for "Muray's" and
take no other.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02

The coughs so prevalent these lnvs
nSnllly d"v".op before you rcaliz. wmt
has happened Now The best thing to
do |" to he the most rclinblc cough
cIe yon can get None b, ter than
MuTay's Horohound AluIlion and lar.
1t Is made OF the pnrost Ingredients and
can lac gwen +" infants rs well as grown
people. Above aII else TT CURES. Ypn
Will find it mt all dGggist'. 25c Il bottle
extra large bottle
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
Notice.

All persons having cmims against the
estate Of J. w Price, deceased, will pre-
sent the same, properly ottcstod, to A.
j. Boggs, Executor, on or by the 1st
day of Dec, 1904, and all persons owing
said estate will make payment to 4. j.
Boggs, Executor, on or by the above
date. a. j. Boggs, Execntor
n2-3t OF the estate of j. w. Price.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
CLOTHING. CLOTHING,

1hls IS our main limo and our
pride, Buying, as We do, from
SIX OF the largest clothing manu-
facturers in the world enables us
to give you fit, style, and quality
That is unsurpassed. Suits for
men from $3 90 to $500. Can
fit any size, stout, regular, or slim.
From $1,000 to SIS 90, we handle
Strouse & Bros. High Art Cloth
ing exclusively, the best fitting
clothing made, We are handling
Mrs "ane Hopkins make of cloth
ing for children and youths. Chill
dren'S suits from $1.OO to So 90.
Youths from 50 80 to $3.50. When
You buy clothing always buy the
best. Quality is what you are after.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
Notice to Debtors ana Creditors.

4NOLiO9 10 beDLOTb Hhh Vt 5uItOr8.
All persons haVing claims against the
es tate Of Andrew Butler, deceased will
present the M duly attestbd, for
rayment by the LIST day of Dec. next.
Those indebted to said estate will mako
payment to j. B. Butler,
o. p. Butler,
S.Qct, ~, 1901 Administrators.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
SKIRTS. CL,OAKS. JACKETS.

Our line of Jackets range in
price from 50 90 TO 800. Every
conceivable color and style. Big.
gest line ever shown IN PickeuS
Skirts from $1.00 $500. All Che
popular colors, fabrics aud sizes.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
We Are Ready For You!

Tf1E Largest and most magnificent stock Furniture in
upper South Carolina be found floors and we
bought these goods for CASH and have put CKO
prices on them Below give the quality and price Of
OF goods
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-02
DRY GOODS. DRY GOODS,

Ihls department. is complete in
every detail. All te lato thing
IN waistlngs and slirtings with
lacrs and trimmings to match.
Don fail to sc, our line Of white
goods and French Flunnols FIR
waists. Cassimeres, Worstcds,
FIannela, Outings, Kcrseys, Water
prootln@, Jeans, Blankets, Rugs
and Art Squares.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
Pike is Immoral.

Il hear much talk of the Pike at st.
Louis being very immoral" said a
travelling man from the east. Il was I'M
der the impression that the midway
shows at the st. Louis fair would be
remarkable for their strictly moral tone,
very much different from a similar class
of shows at other big fairs The papers
were filled with dispatches which extoll-
ed the virtues of the various attractions
and the public was assured that there
would be nothing to offend the most fas-
tidious person and 1t would be safe to
carry a lady anywhere on the Pike.
But change has come about. For
some reason newspapers in various parts
of the country have begun to criticize the
Pike in no uncertain terms. 1t seems that
instead of being eminently proper some
of the shows are anything but proper.
But of course that will not hurt BUSH
ness along the Pike. In fact l have a
suspicion that the strictly excepted
and disinfected Pike did not prove allur-
ing enough to the populaee, so it was
found necessary to put little spice into
the entertainment offered in order to at
tract CUSTOM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
Repeating the Chinese Campaign.

The Japanese crossed the Yalu ex-
actly where they crossed it this year,
on September Is, 1894. Two days later
they destroyed the Chinese fleet, and
obtained control of the sea. But not
until October Is did the transports
bearing an army leave Japan, and
that army was landed at Hwayuan,
about 100 miles from Port Arthur, on
the east coast of the Liaotung PENN
sula. Hwayuan is north of Petsewo,
where a landing was made this year.
The beach at low tide at Pitsewo ex-
tends seven miles into the sea, and
this fact caused the Japanese to pre-
fer Hwayuan in 1894.
A landing was effected in 1894 on
October "a. On October 20 Pitsewo
was seized. Kinchow on the eJher
side of the narrow penin~ila was
taken by the advancing army on No.
vember 6, and Danny on the follow
ing day. PORT Arthur was reached
November GJ and 1t was captured be-
fore nightfall on the following day,
after general assault. The Chinese
had fourteen thousand men in Port
Arthur, but they were as helpless as
the Tibetans against modern weapons
and modern methods.
The Russians are not Chinese, but
the Japanese know, as ST. Petersburg
admits, everything, and they know
just what they must meet and over
come before they take Port Arthur.
They have on the peninsula a much
larger force than they had in 1894
That they will capture Port Arthur is
probable indeed, but when they will
do 1t cannot be ioreseen. They may
prefer to settle matters at Moukden
and Liaoyang, leaving Port Arthur
to serve as dessert. The isolation of
Port Arthur is or soon will be COM
plete, and the Japanese need be in
no hurry in capturing it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
FREAK FISHES.

From the Philadelphia Record
A novel exhibit at the st. Louis fair
that will feature prominently in the
aquatic line will be that of number of
freak specimens of fish; papier mache
models of which have been prepared by
careful archaeological taxidermist The
originals of these may be seen at the New
DIRK aquarium. Owing to the very deli
cate nature of some of these fish it was
thought inadvisable to transport them
to the fair to exhibit. One of the most
peculiar of these curiosities to be repro
duced is the silver Ratchet" a speci-
men scarcely larger than a perch, less
than a third of an inch in thickness and
nearly five inches deep from top to bot
tom. 1t is covered with a silvery pigment
and it's sides are fluted. Another remark
able creature reproduced is the "cryptop-
saras;" a self-illumnating fish Protrud-
ing from the top of the head, between
the eyes, is a curious rod-like organ over
a foot in length and dropping over the
back. At the end of this rod is an egg
shaped bulb. Within about five inches
of the tail is a second rod, at the tin
OF which is another bulb. These two
lamp-like bulbs contain a phosphorescent
matter, which enables the fish to make
it's own light.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
"sILENT SMITH TO MARRY.

New York Telegram to the Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
So far as the most authentic society gos-
sip in New York goes. it is the intention
of James Henry Smith-"Silent" Smith,
as he is generally called-to install bride
in his newest home the William C. Whit
ney mansion at sixty-eighth street and
Fifth avenue. Mr. Smith maintains his
usual reticence about this rumor, as well
as about his other personal affairs. He
never talks about them even to his closest
friends.
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. Thomas
Hastings and few other matrons of
high society, who are so frequently seen
during the season in Silent" Smiths box
at the opera or riding in the park in his
royal blue coach, find him a very COM
panionable and chatty person about every
thing excepting himself. On that point
he is as silent as the Sphinx. And it
pleases him greatly to have it so under
stood
The woman talked of in the case is the
charming Brooklyn widow, Mrs. Samuel
Sloan Chauncey. She has been a friend of
silent" Smith for many years. She IS
at present in England Mr. Smith is going
abroad as usual this summer to his Eng
fish shooting box. 1t is said that he will
entertain a house party of Americans
there and that Mrs. Chauncey will be
among them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
WILL GO TO MANASSAS.
Queen City Guards VIII be One of
Favored Companies.


Gadsden, May 12.-(special.)-Capt L.
B. Rainey of the Queen City Guards, has
created considerable excitement in the
ranks of the company by issuing several
orders, which are far reaching. His two
lieutenants for several months have alb
scented themselves from all meetings and
drills of the company and he has issued
company orders No. 10 in which he gives
the two lieutenants an Indefinite leave
OF absence and orders an election for two
additional lieutenants, who will rank as
junior first and junior second lieutenants.
The election will be held on the 18th of
May. These positions are strictly posi-
tons of honor conferred by the company.
The following promotions have been
made by Captain Rainey: First sergeant,
J. L. Caddell: second sergeant w. Hill;
third sergeant, Jeff Adams; fourth SER
geant, e. Mccormack; quartermaster
sergeant with rank of fifth sergeant II.
c. Leath; sixth sergeant with rank of
fifth sergeant in line of company, j. M.
Anderson. Corporals: w. Mccormack.
Nathan Pittman, John Cook and Ben
Leath. Captain Rainey Is in receipt of
letter from Adjt. Gen w. w. Brandon
stating that the Gadsden company has
been selected as one of the companies to
go to the maneuvers at Manassas, Va,
September 8 for two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
Crop Conditions in Alabama.

The warm showers of last Saturday
were confined in this state to the
northern and western counties, leav-
ing the eastern and southern coun-
ties dry and unblessed. The crop in
the Black Belt and In all the coun-
ties south of IL are affected by
droughty conditions and cool weather.
The crop as whole has not in this
state had a good start. Stands are
poor, and seed for replanting is
scarse. Some seed has not germi-
mated, and some plants are dying be-
cause of the lack of the moisture.
Unless rains soon fall in the eastern
and southern counties the acreage IN
this state will not exceed that of last
year, and the crop outturn will not
miss million bales one way or the
other. The crop situation at this
writing Is not flattering. The coun.
ties in which rain fell last Saturday
are not as a rule heavy cotton eouns
ties. The mineral district was wet
down, but the mineral district does
not grow much cotton.
The corn crop Is getting as poor a
start as the cotton crop Stands are
uneven, and replanting is retarded by
dry weather, which creates a hard
soil. Wheat and oats do not promise
even an average yield, and the truck
ing interest of this state has been
held back by cool unfayorable
weather.
All in all the crop situation in this
state is not encouraging. There will
be plenty of fruit this year, but unless
weather changes soon occur in our
favor there will not be plenty of cot.
ton and corn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES END.
Agricultural School at AlbertvlIe Has
Had Prosperous Year.

Albertville May u-(Special) -The
commencement exercises of the Seventh
District Agricultural school at this place
came to an end yesterday after most sue
cessful series of entertainments. On Mon
day night the music and elocution class
es gave their annual recital and on Tues
day a farmers institute was held. This
occasion was indeed very interesting one
and was attended by a large crowd of
farmers On Tuesday night play en-
titled Bread on the Waters was given
by the pupils of the collegiate department
and was enjoyed by an immense crowd.
On Wednesday morning the graduating
exercises took place at which time the
following pupils received diplomas: Miss
Willie chumley, Miss Lille Luth and
Hosmer Howell, Byron Richardson, Percy
Coles and Jim Copeland.
At this time Hon. II. II. Peevey, a rising
young lawyer of Birmingham delivered
a most eloquent address to the graduates.
Mr.. Peevey's theme was what Con-
stitutes a Slater" and he handled his sub
ject In a graceful and delightful manner.
On Wednesday afternoon the members
of the junior class held their annual ex-
ercises and these closed a most pros
porous term in the history of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
Business Conditions.

The Wall Street Journal prints an in
terview with a representative of prom
inent New York Wholesale dry goods
house Of twenty years road experience"
who has just returned from a six weeks
trip through the south. The business Of
the salesman's firm had been poor in the
west, and it was not as good in the south
as had been looked for. He said:
Il found the prominent business men
in southern cities not DESTROYS OF buying
goods in large quantities. They say the
demand in the retail stores IS rather light.
These reports were unexpected to me, as
l had expected that as a result of the
high price of cotton that prosperity would
be in evidence in every section of the
south. The truth of the matter is that the
whole south is suffering from an excess
of cotton speculation. The high prices for
cotton futures on the New York and New
Orleans exchanges were never realized by
the planters. Most of the planters received
on an average Of 1OA cents for their CROP
Toward the latter end of the season many
of them received 14h and 10 cents for their
cotton
.nendous volume, and the big decline in
prices consequent on the Sully suspension
caused tremendous losses to spectators
in every southern city.
''As every one from the planter to the
clerk speculates in cotton in the south in
a boom market the losses were felt by all
classes. Merchants are now realizing what
this means by the decrease in their
Gales"
A Birmingham man In referring to the
Wall Street Journals interview remarked
that while business was not as active In
any section Of the country as it was a
year ago, 1t was far better than many
PEOPLE predicted it would be. After the
presidential election there will be gen.
eral Improvement" he said, ''and in the
early part of 1905 another high tide of
prosperity will set in"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
PANAMA,s coAT.oF-ARMs.

From the New York Tribune.
Panama, the rev republic has a coat
of-arms showing a comprehensive design.
1t consists of shield, surmounted by an
eagle, in whose beak is the ribbon upon
"Paz, Libertad, Union, Progresso' peace
liberty, union, progress). Below, on the
upper part of the shield. side by side, are
the implements of war and of peaceful
occupations. Below this, occupying the
central place, is land and water view,
the site of the canal; the fruits of the
harvest and a rushing train on track
fill up the point of the shield. Flags
drape 1t on either side and stars sur
mount the eagle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13
SETH BULLOCK is VERY
PICTURESQUE FIGURE

lift and traditional enemy of bad men,
He has a dropping black moustache, very
much like that of the william in the melo-
drama, and his face is as thin as his
figure is angular and his limbs sinewy.
But he is not unaccustomed to the man
ners and forms of polite society. and he
would not have attracted attention as
plainsman at one of the White House
state receptions last winter, had not
President Roosevelt insisted in introduce
ing him to scores of persons as his old
friend and comrade of the Little Missouri
Bullock wears the conventional dress
suit as IL to the manor born, but he in
variably complains that the usage bores
him, that the air of cities rs a little too
thick" and that the society act" is too
far up in the gulch' for him. He is al
ways glad to get back to the free air of
the Black Hills.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-05-13

Stanley set out tnirty-three years ago
to find in the heart of Africa David
Livingstone.
Stanley was born a poor lad, IN
Ireland, and he started out a soldier
of fortune, a daring explorer, who,
however, counted well the costs and
necessities of a trip before he under
took it. The New York Herald gave
him his opportunity, and he improved
that opportunity SO well that he was
granted In his native land the honor
of knighthood, and became known as
the empire builder. He explored re-
gions that they might be exploited.
He fastened the opening up of Africa,
and Great Britain was, of course, the
chief gamer. He created the Congo
Free States, and he covered the rest
of Africa with zones and spheres and
other like political contrivances of the
public robber. He was Africa's
pioneer.
When Africa is fully developed, and
all its hidden riches brought to light
the memory of Stanley will become
bright, and his place as an explorer
will become tecure. Not one of his
trips was unsuccessful, and each one
involved many dangers and untold
hardships. He had, however, an in
flexible will and his courage was SUI
perb. He never hesitated because dan
ger lurked in his path. From waif
he rose until he became a notable
man, but outside of exploration his
work was not remarkable. His books
detailing his adventures sold largely,
and these enabled him to spend his
last days in comfort in England.