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The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Caro- OF tho Horse.

Speed horses are always trained
down before they enter races. Foot
ball players train and diet for months,
in order that they may be in prime OF
condition; that their muscles may be
hard and their endurance extended,
but how many farm horses there are
that are not even given thought
about conditioning before entering the
heavy harvest and fall work, says
Farm Review.
Where horses are worked more or
less continuously there should be no
trouble whatever in bringing them into
good condition and keeping them
there, but with those that are turned
to grass the problem is not so easy.
Grass is good for horses, but when
turned on, and this accompanied by
feeding at random, with little work
now and then, will not get or keep a
horse in condition. IL on grass the
horse, If he works more or less, should
be given his grain feed regularly. In
any case pains should be taken tohave
the horse hardened and in condition
by the time hard work begins. If such
is the case, both man and beast will en-
joy the harvest more than IL the horse
is poor and soft.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Fer.llixcr For Cabbage.

Experiments were recently made by
a foreign experiment station to deter
mine the effect on the yield OF cab
hages which had been fartilizcd. The
field selected for the experiments was
of soil Of medium loam from fifteen to
eighteen inches deep, ana which had
not been manured previously for forty
years. 1t was 0scertained that the
largest salab!e heads were secured
from the plant fertilzed with thirty
tons of manure, 22o pounds OF sulphatc
OF ammonia, TOO pounds OF basic Stag
and 175 pounds of muriatc OF potash
Fully us good results We're obtained
when 800 pounds of nitrate of soda
were used in place of the 225 pounds
OF sdlphatc of ammonia. The increased
Yields obtained when these fertilizers
were used were ten tons greater than
when thirty tons per acre of manure
were used alone.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

...... .n...vs are the hest Strength,
health and vigor with we'll proper
toned medium size, are the main
points of excellence.
Avoid close breeding. New blood is
OF vital Importance to turkeys. Better
send thousand miles for new male
than to risk the chances OF inbreea-
ing. Secure one In the fall, so as to
be assured of his health and vigOr
prior to the breeding season.
No matter what variety of turkeys
may he selected for keeping, they
should, above all things. be strong
vigorous, healthy and wcll-matured
but not akin. BETTER secure the fe-
males from one locality and the male
from another TO insure their non-re!a-
tiOuShip, rather than run the risk OF
mbrccding. In all fowls it is well to
remember thai size is influenced large
Iy by the female ana the color and
finish by the male. Securing over
large males to pair with small, weakly
hens is not wise policy.
4 mcdium-siZcd male, with good,
fair-sizcd females o: good constitutional
vigor ana mature age Will do far better
than the largest with the smallest fe-
malcs-G. T.. Mitchell, in The Ameri.
can Cultivator.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
indiana Milling IS Years Ago.

In central Indiana 65 years ago
Wills were scarce. ! knew one widow
who parched corn and ground it upon
her coffee mill. and thus kept her fam
lily In bread for several weeks during
q drouth. also knew a man to carry
two bushels of corn IA miles to mill,
stay over night and return next day.
This was when the horses we're busy
at work. I have ridden on horseback
upon sack of two bushels Of grain
~ miles to mill and crossed stream
belly deep to a horse. staid over night
for my grist and come back home next
day. One time a wild hog in the
brush by the roadside scared my
horse and he jumped aside, causing
my sack Of grain to fall OF. grabbed
the name and stayed on. could not
replace It, 30 had to stand guard
until some one passing would replace
1t for me, and 1t seemed a long time
to wait, but at last man came along
and put 1t on for me.
think the boys Of nowadays would
think this an impossible job. Seed
corn was often made scarce by early
frost. One man went on horseback
to Kentucky, bought n bushel of seed
corn for two dollars, and fed part OF
It to his horse on h!s way back homo.
y. Pemey. in Indiana Farmer.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

Oats seem 10 he the natural gram Tor
horses, and every attempt to substi-
tnte any other grain. IN considerable
quantities, always brings trouble for
the horse. There is too much corn
fed OH the average farm, and while it
Is admitted that when one grows corn
in abundance it is most natural thing
TO use it, there is no doubt hut what
all farm animals have more corn than
they ought, and this is particularly
true of horses.
The writer urges farmers not to
make this mistake for they do it at the
expense df the wears of the horse even
If serious trouble does not result immc-
diNtely. Sell corn enough to buy what
oats the horse should have. An occa-
slonal feed OF cornmcal, bran and oil
meal will not iniure the horse, but the
bulk of the grain given it should be
oats
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Ennct OF C;rnn,nImr.

The skin OF the horse. like that Of
other animals. is an active eXcrctory
organ. Supplied with almost an in
definite number Of pores. through
these, II Kept open. continual dis
charge Of watcry fluid. and such other
waste matter as is carried there by
the blood, occurs. II also contains my
riadS Of minute glnnds, sccreting an
oily Huid that is essential for render
ing the skin soft and flexible. as we'll
rs furnishing the nOm'ishmcnt needed
Ivy the hair ana keeping ii soft and
glossy.
1t will not do. therefore, for these
pores TO get cloggcd. for in that case
ihe skin would SOON become dry.
rough hard and diseased; nor is there
much danger of IL except when the
horse is hard Mt work. Then the secrG-
tion OF watery fluid IS heavier than
when the animal Is Idle, ana IL the
sweat is allowed 10 dry on the skin,
dust will accumulate mixing with 1t,
and. II not cleaned Off. fill and clog the
pores AS result the skin will not
only become diseased, but the whole
system more or less deranged. The i'm
puritlcs, unable TO escape through the
skin, Will accumulate in different
places and give rise TO blisters, which,
If neglected may lead to blood poison
ing, or something else nearly as bad.
BY regular thorough grooming, how
ever, all this will be prevented, the
pores kept open, and healthier, thrift.
Ter condition of the animal maintained.
A horse having thick, tough skin
Will endure tolerably sharp curry
seemb, Which, used on another with a
thin. tender skin would be d positive
cruelty. Whatever Accommodations OF
dirt may be on the hair after the use
of the skin should follow by the ava Of
a good brush. ...
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
aster . eans.,r.

It was evident that she was trou-
bled. S4a<
II think prefer this" she said, In
dicating ron Of cloth on the coun-
ter. "You say 1t has been marked
down from IL to 10 cents yard?"
Eyes, ma'am," replied the clerk.
TITS really what want" Yhe con-
tinued. "but this" and she indicated
another roll, has been marked down
from 1914 cents to 10 cents a yard, as
understand you?"
yes. ma'am."
Then should think the other
ought to be down TO 9h cents"
THAT would be cheaper than we
can afford to sell 1t, ma'am."
But you have taken 21k cents on
the price OF the other and only Q
cents OF this" she protested, taking
up the first roll again. THAT makes
the otAer the better bargain"
TITS very cheap at 10 cents a yard,
ma'am."
Il suppose It Is, but 1t isn't as
good bargain as the other"
81 can't make it any less"
Then suppose will have to take
the 12hs cent goods, but it seems a
shame when would rather have the
other. You may give me ten yards. !"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
ARTISTIC PARlslAN JEwELRv.

Novelties In Rings, Chains and Pom.
dants Seen at French Capital.
Artistic medals are among the pret.
tiest trihes upon which votaries of
fashion feast their eyeB A new and
effective design In this charming line
Is tho creation OF the eminent Sculp-
tor and Ia called "Patria" (Father-
land). 1t comes OF chased matt gold
or silver, and represents a half-veilsd
woman's head. whose features are
marvelously <reatSd. The reverse OF
this medal represents O cock announc-
Ing the rtsing OF the Bun. Such med
ais. the popularity of which 10 greater
than ever before, are carried suspend.
ed from the long chain
Brooches are also greatly In evil
dence This line comprises n great
range OF effective and original de-
signs. Women's heads, figures or
Aowers are tho prevailing decora.
tions, the brooches being mostly nade
OF chased matt gold, enriched with
precious stonSS. Striking In the ex-
trene is the brooch OF chased matt
gold representing flowers and foliage
OF the bind weed. This motif, very
ably worked out, takes the form OF
a shield. ending with large baroque
pearl.
In sash buckles the greatest fancy
prevails. Most OF the new specimens
are of very large dimensions, vary
ing in general styles from tho femi-
nine heads to graceful plants or flow
ers.
IN the way of neck pendants tho
most fascinating designs are shown.
AS an example let me mention an
artistic pendant, beautifully enamel.
ed and representing two swallows
with outspread wings contending with
each other for the possession OF
small ball of coral. Other tasty pat
terms OF chased matt gold are rectan-
guiar in shape and representing de-
liGhtful landscapes, in the front part
of which are swans swimming majes-
tically between reeds. These attTac.
tive specimens are handsomely enam-
eled and adorned with precious stones
principally diamonds, pearls and ru-
bies.
The newest and daintiest styles in
rings for women are those OF chased
matt gold, adorned with Horal decora-
tionS.
Long chains are extensively shown.
These dainty articles keep their popu-
larity The most favored patterns
ares composed of links OF matt gold
alternating with cut cabochon stones
or motifs OF chased matt gold repre-
senting flowers and foliage handsome,
ly enameled.
Besides the artistic medals above
mentioned many amusing brcloques
are attached to the long chains. These
charms are of chased matt gold or sill
yer, and represent various animals,
such as cats, dogs. frogs, etc, in com
zeal attitudes. Rubies serve AZ eyes.
.-Jewe!ry Circular-Weekly.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Breeds For Begtnners.

1t Is very difficult to advise ono what
breeds to select without knowing for
what purpose the fowls are to be
raised. III one wants but few for
home purposes. 1t is hest to select the
larger breeds. such as Plymolth Rocks,
WSandottes or Light Brahmas. All Of
them lay fairly well and the carcasses
arc large and plump. If eggs are
mainly desired, then the smaller
breeds, such as the Beghorns or Min.
orcas, should be chosen. 1t is n matter
OF personal opinion as to whether the
whit or brown Leghorn, OF black or
white Mlnorca is the most desirable
II one has bnt limited range for the
fowls during the summer the larger
breeds should be chosen by all means,
for the smaller breeds, and especially
ihe White Leghorns, are impatient of
CLOSE quarters and fret under conGne-
ment.
During tile summer, IL the fowls are
OH fhe range, where they car obtain
mora or less grass and Insects, the best
grap food is wheat, buckwheat,
cracked corn in small quantities ofsnil.
let. 10 iios seed poultry mueki whole
corn during warm weather, as 1t is
loo fnttening md will stop their laying
quickly II tho grass supply is sfaali,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
merlts Of HydrocyanIe Gas.

Until the value of hydrocyanic acid
gas as an inseoticide Is known In
every household, the credulous will
still buy patent preparations at ex-
traVagant prices. only to find that
the pests simply luxuriate In them.
This gas Is often successfully useG
abroad In hospitals for the deBtruc-
tion OF heas, flies. mosquitoes and
bedsbaad parasites The toxic effect
OF thy gas for such purposes is found
to be very great, and similar salts
factory results are reported In all
experiments. Nothing can be easier
in application, and nothing moro efrec-
tive has yet boen discovered, espe.
cially As the gas has no effect what
ever on delicate fabrics or polished
or plain finished metal surfaces.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
work and Poultry,

Give fifty hens one acre and they
will need but little help-not as much
as is required for COW when she is
on the pasture. Why would not u
farm OH which the hens can have plcn-
ty of room pay? Then there is the
work. If one attempts to avoid work
it is best not to begin The hardest
work the farmer can do is to rise at
a O'clock In the morning, milk the cows.
Tin winterl ship the milk, feed the
cows, clean out the stalls, and repeat
the same at night. including Sundays.
1t is really inconsistent for dairyman
to complain of work with poultry. MS
the Keeping Of COWS to supply milk is
hard work at all times.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Il MssR sIIS'Ss s;6,, "i:s ass ThOmpsOn's Eye Water
WORLDS FAIR ST. LOUIS.
Louisville and Nashville RaiirO

louisville and Nashville Railroad.
II you are going to the Worlds Fair you
want the best route. The L. \ N. u the
shortest, quickest and best line. Three
trains daily. Through Pullman Sleeping
Cars and Dining Cars. Low Rate Tickets
sold daily. Get rates from your local aseAt
and ask for tickets vie l.. b N sToRovHz
ALLOWED AT MAMMOTH oAVR.
All kinds Of taformation furnished on ap-
pMoa4on TO J. q. HoLLENBEoK.
Dist. Pass. Agent. Atlanta. &c.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Cost of SPRAYING.

The cost of spraying apple trees
three times with bordeaux mixture at
the Maine Experiment Station is from.
ten to fifteen cents per tree. Baldwin
apples on sprayed trees showed ninety
seven per cent. of the fruit free from
scab, while unsprayed trees showed
only slxty-seven per cent. of the fruit
free from scab. On full-grown trees
1t Is reckoned that the average crop
is about three barrels, which would
give gain of barrel of clear hand
some fruit as result of tho spraying.
The profits of the operation. however.
vary, as some years there is but 1T.
tie scab, while other years it Is very
prevalent.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
pairylng or enc .Irntnre.

1t is possible, even to-day, although
the process, it is confidently hoped
and believed, will be speedily further
perfected. to pass milk drawn from the
Gow by the. aid OF a milking machine
direct into the separator which is at
tached to a butter maker, /. e., a ma
chine which first skins the cream and
then churns 1t into butter-in a word,
to make butter practically direct from
the COW. Practical men, however, are
quite aware OF the .advisabillty of wait
ing for a further development when
the work will be more economical and
the results more satisfactory.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

limbs were badly swollen, One doctor
told me it would finally turn to Bright's
disease. was laid up at one time for
three weeks. 1 had not taken Doan's
Kidney Pills more than three days
when the distressing aching across my
back disappeared, and / was soon en-
tirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Those Rnston Glr1a.

Edjth-"I was asked to sing last
evening, and when bad done so 1
was complimented in the highest terms
by everybody in the ROOM"
Bertha-"And yet there are people
who say there is no such thing as
Christian charity in this world"-B Bos,
ton Transcript.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Simple Addition,

Assistant-"Hcre's rumCr Of bat
tie, with loss of 10000 men,"
Editor-"And here's another that the
loss was $4,000 men. Issue an extra
reporting rumors of two battles with
losses of 27,OO0 mcn."-Judge.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
A Waste OF Time.

81 see that the Russians have dc.
cidcd to win by tiring the Japs out"
Yes. j once knew man who
thought he'd do that with Il bulldog
that had secured grip OH his leg But
lie finally decided that it would only be
old
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

"And now said the fond mother,
"I'll tell YOU the story OF the seven
sleepcrs."
"Oh, ma, that's an old yarn" pipeo
up-to-datc little Johnny. Don't you
know the story about the seven Vice.
Presidents? ?"-IIouston Chronicle.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Corn wcii Digestcd by poultry.

& Tests made in Germany In regard to
the digestibility of Indian corn by
chickens show that 02.5 OF the pro-
tein, S4.4 of the fat and OH of the
starchy material IS digested, also 1873
of the mineral matter. Itappears that
chickens can digest grain more thor,
oughly than the animals, hence the
grains possess somewhat higher feed
ing value on this account.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
ALI Rlpllt y

Miss Rapidde Tin dark halD-"O- oh,
mercy! Who is that?'
Bob Gayleigh-"Jack the Hugger.'
Miss Rapidde-"Oh, how YOU scared
me! Come right in here where we
shan't be disturbed" Town Topics.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Quito Natural.

.She-"How well your wife playa
Lady Geraldine, Mr.. Jones! think
the way she puts on that awful affect
cd tone is just splendid. How does she
manage itT'
Mr.. Zones with emnarrassment)-7.
''Er--ahe doesn't. That's hef n9tufsl
SOlce,"--Lopdon Tit-Bits. ~
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
SETTING HIM RIGHT.

II wonder whore I can get the best
stock quotations" Inquired the sman
speculator, with an important air.
From Shakespeare" replied the
man who knew him; his works are
full Of them. m."--Philadelph Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

"IIc says he has more money than
he knows what to do with"
"Ah! then he isn't married. a man
may have more money than be knows
what to do with, but if he has wife
shell know thing or two. philadcl.
phia Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

mico County,
says: II suf-
fered with kid
ney complaint
for eight years.
1t came on me
gradually. 1
felt tired and
W eak, wa S
short OF breath
and was trou-
bled with
bloating after
eating. and nv
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
"A Poser.

at is getting to be a problem with
me-" said the noisy politician, how
to keep the wolf from the door"
stand on the steps and make one
OF your stump speeches when you see
him coming. detroit Free Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Not Coinplicnted.

b. ChollyA"Yaas, If any girl should we.
fuse me, it would bwenk me all up"
Miss Sharpe-"But, then, you're S,
simple, it would be easy to put you to-
gether again. n."-Philadelpbia Ledger.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
.ss|a,t III IN

green food Of some kind must be CIV
en- daily, and there must be a good
supply of fresh, clean water, given sew.
eral times day.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

GaouC0 Meredith's plan OF UAr~
FiagSs calls TOR a graduated scale Of
llcanses. A tsn-year Ecense should
come hiKhsr thar a Me sentence.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Patron of Art,

He poses as Il patron of art, but l
can't see what he has done that has
been of any value - art"
You can't? Didn't he build the larg.
est soap factory In this part OF the
United States ?"-Baltimore World.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

St. Louis, Nov. l4.-World's Fair gives
G. r. Banke Tea and Coffee Co. highest
award, grand prize and gold medal on cof
fee, also five additional highest awards on
Grant Cabin Tea, Quaker Ceylon Tea,
China Tea, Shidzuokaken Japan and For
mosan Teas, making greatest number
grand prizes ever awarded one firm.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Cnuse For Gloom.

"He made lot of money in that deal,
and yet he looks glum."
"Yes, his wife found out In some way
just how much he Philadel,
phia Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

Little Betty-"My sister has Il new
hat trimmed with humming birds"
Little Johnny-"H'm, that nothing!
Ma has bees in her bonnet. l heard
pa say so.'-Detroit Free Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
No Such Thing.

Maria" said Boggles to his wife,
with an idea of instructing her in po-
litical economy, "do you know what
civil service isF'
Jasper" said Mrs. BOgglcs. with
memory OF recent contact with the
cook, "there isn't any Chicago Jour'
nal.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
1tankled.

"Julia, what has been in your mind
most since your marriage?"
"The fact that l was given away as
part of the ceremony" y."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

I'm all worn out
"What have you done to wear your
self out?"
I've been up in the country working
on my new summer home, the 'Tiref
Mans Rest '"-Chicago Tribune.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
IluI1lO r. of
Today :
one ON the Neirhbors.

III you want to see your neighbors squirp
And great sensation make,
Hunt up some ugly garden worm
And call it a cabbage snake
Nashville Banner.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

FITS permanently cured No fits or n nervous-
ness after first days use OF DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer, ,$2trial bottleand treatise free
DR.. r. ii. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St, ,Phila.. Pa.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

Ido not bolieve Piso's Cure for Consump-
tionhas unequal for coughs and colds, Ohm
F.BoYEB, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is, 19O0
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
AT the Lake Resort.

Miss Detroit "Flossie's hanac !:!>ScG
her with her veil on when he arrived
from the city last evening. Don't YOU
think that rather unsatisfactory
way"
Miss Lansing II don't know
never wear VEIL DCWoi. Free
"ess.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
How Another Sufferer Was Cured.

- praise your remedies
enough they hove done good than all the doctors have
with
weak could do houewor also had
would whole
night MY neghbors thought could but thanks
feel grateful to and will recommend Lydia Pink
all 1t
had the last spell of psaton only weghed ninety
your Vegetable Compound remedy
yoo many times 9r fe nenent rom your
Pinkham's N
experience, and has helped mutt&des
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

Morgan County, Colorado, has eleven
irrgating canals.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

The largest colladium known il in Bea.
vertown, Pa.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23

Wifc--"You'vc broken the promise
you made me"
Husband-"N Never mind, my dear,
don't cry; III make you another
Judy.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
crackers For Young Chieks.

Soaked crackers and soaked bread
are often recommended as food for
v0i'n" chickens hut dn"'t ,r,nOllrct
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1904-11-23
Blanks conoe Wins EverythInr.

The Japanese soldier receives forty-6v,
cents a month.