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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
JOYS OF THE SIGHTLEss.
tne Blind Take More Pleasure IN
Travel Than MANY Sunno.1 -

Travel Than Many supposs, -
A blind man was making a tour
OF the New England coast on his va
cation, In" Maine, in the pretty VII
age o. Castine, lady said as she
waited With him at the pier:
What pleasure is there in travel
for blind man."
More pleasure than you think"
ne replied. 81 enjoy this fine, in
VAgorating wind from the sea a.
well as you do. The noise of the
water Is as pleasant to me as to YOU
and the warmth of the sunshine is
as agreeable, and when we get
aboard the boat do you think I
shan't appreciate the swift sail sea-
ward?
3rhe blind are not SO blind as the
world lmagines. When l walk the
streets | know the shops I am pass
ing by their odors. Meat, perfumes,
tobacco, leather and flowers tell me
as well as eyes would that a butch
er's, a tobacconist's, a shoemaker's
or florists is near.
80 it is in the country. A spicy
smell tells me I am in grove Of
pines. The sweet breath of new
mown hay floats from the meadows.
and in fancy I see the haymakers.
The wild blackberries have their
pungent odor, and it is easy to know
the presence of the wild honey
suckle. The lowing cows, the neigh
OF a horse, the bleating of sheep
tell me the occupants Of the field
| pass, and the gurgle of water as
sures me that in that field is a run
ming brook.
'Do you wonder how blind man
makes his way in a crowded street?
l will tell you. He walks fearlessly
as long as he hears nothing, but
when the sound of approaching
footsteps reaches him he turns a
little to the right and passes by
without delay and without collision.
Farther on he meets children. Chill
drsn are easy to recognize by their
noisy prattle and their light, quick,
irregular steps. And the blind man,
knowing that it is difficult to count
with any degree of certainty upon
the actions of these little people,
goes very prudently, creeping along
at a snaiPs pace until the children
are passed.
"He knows a street crossing by
the increased violence Of the wind.
the louder noises and the gradual
descent of the pavement for some
forty or fifty feet. He knows when
he draws near wall or big station
airy object by the different sound
his steps have and by the different
feel to his flesh of the air, which is
much more compressed.
ga blind man gets along better
on dark night than at any other
time, for then all The world goes
cautiously and slowly, and there is
little danger of being run over OF
run down. st. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
THE PARIS POST.
a Misdireeted Letter and a Tanola "
Red Tape.


Red Tape.
A young Englishwoman visiting
N Paris received a note from d
friend saying that tickets had been
| sent by an earlier post for concert
to take place that afternoon, but by
error a wrong street number was
written on the envelope. This, said
her correspondent, might make a
delay in the arrival Of the letter,
and it would be well to make in
qulries at once at the post of the
nearest division.
Arriving at the postofiee of our
quarter, l made known my errand
to three young gentlemen in success
sion. The last young gentleman
took out a long paper and demanded
peremptorly my name, age, address
and birthplace. He was proceeding
to that of my father and mother
when / suggested that all this infor-
nation, although doubtless of thrill
ing interest to the postoffice, could
scarcely assist in restoring my lost
letter, which contained tickets l
must positively have before /
o'clock that day.
cha! It is then of letter lostw
he cried, as though suddenly illu-
minated.
"Well, misdirected, as I have al
ready explained to three persons
here"
"But it is not here where one
brings the letters which find them
selves badly directed. These letters
are united in another department
Of the great post. This document
here"-he pointed to my biogra-
phy-"the chief of my department
will dispatch to the great post. One
will make a communication to you
as soon as traces of the letter are
discovered"
1t was 11:30 when | reached the
great post, and | was sent to five
different departments before arriv-
ing at the one for misdirected let
tiers. Feeling both snubbed and i'll
used, inquired whether before we
proceeded to fill in more forms this
monsieur would kindly tell me
whether there was the remotest
chance of recovering the letter that
dav before 9 O'Clock.
'"Today! This day itselfw he
cried in shrill indignation. ''Par-
bleu, but you imagine to yourself,
then, madam, that the post con-
ducts itself like an automobilew
Il hoped that since my letter is
here-actually here in this depart
ment-that one could place the
hand on it in the course of two
hours. In England" I continued,
with fine outburst of patriotism,
"we have such a perfectly organized
system that | should have the letter
l required in ten minutes"
Remind yourself that England
is, after all, but an island. Here we
are in France"-he threw back his
head proudly-"and here things
march not SO quickly. 1t will per-
haps be fifteen days before your
case comes up. Each must proceed
in turn" -
"Then it is uselore to go into the
matter" answered, and in deep
depression turned away. = Ex-
change.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
Artistic sensitiveness.

"Why are you so resentful to-
ward that writer?"
Because" answered Mr.. Storm
iugton Barnes, che once said there
we're moments when my work did
not realize the highest possible
standard Of excellence"
"Wcll 2"
"My dear sir, ] welcome criticism,
but I cannot endure such ignorant
abuse" Washington Star.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20
Study of the Wild.

There is no more healthful and
instructive recreation for the intel
ligent boy (or man, either, for that
matter) than that which is easily
obtainable by studying the ways of
the wild things that inhabit the
swamps, woods and forests III the
vicinity of the town in which he
lives. 1t is good for brain, nerves,
eyes and muscles. 1t is good for
the disposition, too, for the more
you know of any living creatures
Except beasts Of prey, rattlesnakes
and such) the less inclined to do
them an injury. Ignorance is the
parent Of cruelty. One need not
seek the great forests of the north
and west to study wild things and
their ways. The habits of many in
teresting birds and smaller wild ami
mails may be studied at the expense
of not very long walk by the
jewellers in most country towns all
over the United States and Canada.
Field and Stream.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1906-12-20

The man who simply does moth
ing IN order to rest, usually goes
back to work feeling worse than
ever.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
cured Of BrIght,s D.sssse

Mr.. Robert Q. Burke, ElnOra, n.
Y. writes: "Bef0re / started TO use
Foiey's Kidney Cure / had to get uI
from twelve to twenty times night,
and was all bl0ated uD with dropsy
and my eyesight was so impaired
could scarcely see one OF my family
across the room. / had given uI
hope Of living, when a friend recon-
mended Foley's Kidney Cure. One
50 cent bottle worked wonders and
before I had taken the third bottle
tbe dropsy had gone, as we'll as all
other symptoms Of Bright's disease. u
A. 2. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

The cheap limitations Of Foley's
Honey and Tar cost you the same as
the genuine ia the yellow package.
why then risk your health, perhaps
vour life. taking them when Foley S
Honey and Tar will cure your could
and prevent serious resultsf 10 IS
Guaranteed. a. p. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

Many men and women catch colds
at dances which terminate in pneu-
monia and consumption. After ex-
posure, if Foley's Honey and Ter is
taken it will break up a cold and no
serious results need be feared. Re-
fuse any but the genuine in yellow
package A. P. Owens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

We have secured the agency for ORR
no Laxative Fruit Byrup, the new
laxative that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache
ana regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. Ask US
about it. A. P. Ovens.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
LOCAL NOTES

For short orders go to the Silver
Moon.
Now is the time to see Miss Shep-
ard about Xmas photos. 3lO-l2t
John Faulkner Of near Winner was
a Chieftain visitor today.
Sanitary Plumbing, steam and hot
water heating. Nipp Bros.
Before ordering your Xmas presents
visit Miss Shepard's new studio.
Rev. G. w. Snodgrass was in Alton
on church business this morning.
The Rev. Dr. Bramhall of,Coalgate,
L T., was a visitor IN town today
The very latest notions in Xmas
photos at Miss Shepard's new studio,
Willie Marrs has returned from ST.
loan Springs for brief visit with
home folks.
Mrs, d. M. Mars, who has been
seriously i'll for several weeks, is slow
ly convalesing.
Can't. G. S. White returned last eve
ming from trip to Big Cabin, Adair
and other points south.
The Rev. M. =. Stewart Baptist
minister Of Neosho, Mo, was 10 town
today calling upon friends.
/ p. z. Newman of Welch; Messrs
Conkright and Eeelm of Centrailia;
Frank Emmerson and S. J. Stewart
OF Big Cabin, and many other promin-
ent Republicans were here today
FOR SALE CHEAP--One new Lunch
car 9x2f all furnished and doing good
business in central location at Chel-
sea. Must sell regardless OF price.
Write, box 449, Chelsea |. T.
Charles Collins is now with the
| First National bank and we are all
glad Of it, his many friends being es-
pecially well pleased. Mr.. Collins is
an excellent young man who enjoys,
| the esteem, respect and confidence Of
all who know him. He was bookkeep-
er for the Cherokee National bank for
a long time and was later elected
cashier of that institution Mr. Col
Ilins was raised in Vinita and needs no
introduction from US. Congratula-
tions are due both Mr.. Collins and
the first National bank.
Rev. J. J. Carroll left last evening
for Columbus, Kas, where he goes as
D stor Of the United Brethren church.
Rev. Carroll came to this section Of
the Indian Territory eight years ago
from east Tennessee and organized
the United Brethren church in the
Indian Territory and made for him
self and family many warm friends
during his stay here. During his stay
here he has married some sixty-cdd
couples, and he carries with him the
prayers and good wishes of all the
people who had the good fortune Of
knowing him, for faithful services
rendered.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01

If the lingering Of pleasant reco-
lections Of a delightful personality be
the test Of the merit Of a dramatic
performance, then Sol Smith Russell's
s'A Poor Relation" may claim distinc-
tion as worthy, wholesome drama.
II will be seen next Friday, Nov. ? at
the opera house.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1906-11-01
Daily Report Of Current Prices
in Vinita.
PRODUCE


Daily grain market quotations. fur
nished by the Frisco Mil Co:
White ~.,rn. per bn. n............... 2Sc
Yellow corn, per bu-. .... -...... sc
wheat. so test soc
Oats, per bu. &c
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
THE ODD LITTLE GECkO.
A Queer Animal That Lives In Africa
and Southern Europe.

A Queer Animal That Lives In Africa
and Southern Europe.
The gecko is an odd little creature.
His name Is seldom heard, and his
form is seldom seen, for he lives in
Africa and the southern countries Of
Europe.
This little gecko has 30 many strange
ways and there Is something so un-
canny in his appearance that the peo-
pie Of the countries where he lives are
rather afraid Of him. believing his bite
to be poisonous, although this is de.
MED by naturalists.
He Is little creature, with broad,
fiat head, like a snake, and n long
body, with narrow tail, with odd
shaped bits Of skin arranged like seal
lops along the sides Of it. He has
short legs and queer, catlike claws,
which enable him to easily climb the
old walls and rocks upon which he
lives, catching the insects Of various
sorts which make his dinner.
He is nocturnal animal, walking
abroad at night and sleeping in the
daytime. He moves with sudden
4usiie~ aud without any noise what.
ever. His odd name -wuS given, in,,rr
from the queer noise he makes, which
Is something like the noise you would
make to start horse with. The male
gecko is Of gray color, 50 hear the
shade Of the old walls and rocks
among which he makes his home that
he can barely be seen.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Chinese Children.

The education Of their children is a
matter Of no small interest to tho af-
fectionate Chinese mothers. They
watch the little one from the day he is
born, to note superstitious signs. Let
him cry Justify, and he will live long,
say the old grannies. If he teeths or
walks too soon he will grow up un.
lovable in disposition. At first the lit
tic Chinese are not very attractive OBJ
jects, presenting rather q scaly appear
ance, due to the custom Of not wash
Ing them lest they catch cold. A month
after his birth the boys head is shaved.
A great feast is prepared and celebrat.
cd, tho child now receiving his "milk
name" When he enters school his
name is changed, as it Is once more
when he receives his degree.-Pilgrim.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
sssadGN.lM lMAaus.
axe LeBend Sfxe.A WhiNh Was horn
uie story OF Faust. r. ~,

@'nS 3heBeh0SH SHKS.a o"htNh Was Hoxu
tlie story OF Eaust. ,iS.'
Almost every renowned man Of an.
uquity in the middle ages was believed
to be attended ty spirItus familiaris
and not a few were suspected Of being
IN direct league with the devil. Proba-
bly, the oldest legend Of which the
Faust legend Is a continuous thread is
that Of Simon Magus, mentioned in the
history Of the apostles
According to Justin. he was native
Of Clifton, n village In Samarla. He
was, no doubt, man OF great intellec-
tual powers. He was tho father Of the
school Of tho Gnostcs. It is also 70
ported Of him that he could make hfn-
self invisible, that he could pass
through flames Tnharmed, could trnns-
pose matter, make gold and exercise
demons--in fact, he laid claim to all
these powers, and his name lived in the
mouths Of the people as sort Of demi-
urge through many centuries until some
other miracle working personality took
his place at the popular f1reside. I'm
usual accomplishments, great erudi-
tlon, were attributed to the supernatu-
raj influence and the general disposi-
ton to superstitious assumption was
strengthened on the one hand by dog
matte affirmation on the part OF tho
church of tho existence Of a personal
Satan. with his numerous household,
and. on the other hand, by ineorporat-
Ing the magic arts among the practical
sciences, Of which ,astrology and al.
chemy occupied no mean part.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Mon Past Sixty I'm DnIeor

More than half mankind over sixty
years of age suffer from kidney and
bladder disor'iers, usually enlarge
of PROSTATE gland. That is 10th pain
full and dangerous, and Folev's Kidney
ure should he taken ut the first sign OF
danger, rs it corrects irregularities and
has cured many old men "f this disease
Mr., Rodney Burnett of Rock Port, Mo.
writes: 81 suffered with enl,rgel pros
trat1 gland "nl k'dl ey trouble for years
and after taking tw, bottles of Foley +
Kidney Cure feel better than I have
for twenty years although I am now 81
years DID," Piickeus Drug 20. r. +.
Smith, Easley.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
BUSINESS LOCALS,
sSSSzSszsSzSS6aSzzySSzs


Iron King Stoves aud Ranges and
and are in position to make you
close prices ON both.
Folger, Thornley, i Go.
FOR SALE-Two dwellings and
store in good condition. Good Wa.
ter and necessary out buildings in
heard Of Central, 8. O. Apply to G.
G. Trick.
WANTED-Bright, honest young
man from Pickens to prepare for
paying position in Government Mail
service. Box Ore, Cedar Rapids. Ia.
TAKEN UPON January 1Yth, O
white female pig about 8 weeks cid.
Owner can get same at Tho Eaoley
Dairy Farm by proving property and
paying for this notice.
1t. Thomas ,Bold,na.
J. +. Brock, voodworkman, in tho
Ashmore building, 10 prepared to
mend or make over your vehicles and
do general limo Of repair work. Saw
astting and Sharpening o specially.
Give mo call whom in need OF Qon.
eral repair work. Prepared 10 do all
kinds Of pipe cutting and attip8. R
Il am now prepared to do all
kinds OF woodwork in connection with
blacksmithing. All work guaran.
teed. VIM. r somond.
10jan4t
NOTICE-All persona are hereby
warned not to hire, harbor, a,d or abet,
in any way, my son, Plumsr Brown,
aged 18 years, who has lef, his home
without just cause. Any one disro-
garding this notice will DO dealt with
according to law.
1T 3t. j. L Brown, II. r. D. No a
Pickcno, 8. G..
Just received the largest ess Of
Furniture sveS shipped ~ Piekens.
Prices hight.
Folger, Thornley J. CO
Tho y. +. Kelley corn and whsat
mill, eaw mill and ginnery on Shoal
Cte"k is under the management this
year OF Mr.. Berry Stephens, eomps.
tent miller, who will givs you entire
satisfaction. Try him and be pleased.
1.10t4 B. p. Kelley.
Agents Wsnt+d--Out stock 10 reli
able and can DO handled for many sue.
ceshivo years in the same community.
We want a good local agent in thia
county. Terms liberal. PiYet class
reference require.
NOTICE--I have some very desiY.
able tracts Of land for sale near the
town OF Walhalla, s. O. also have
aome nice lots in Wslhalls. SEQ nae
quick or write mo at Walhalla, 3. O.,
Office Walhalla Bank,
rs At. r. A. Lewis.
T have nice house on good lot for
sale or rent. J. A. White. Ii.
"Eureka" Stock and Poultry pow.
ders at J. r Fennoll & Go.
FOUND--On the PiokenS and
Central road 8 milos from Pickens, q
lady's hat which the owner osn get
by calling on me or at my house.
+. G Thomaa,
Liberty, s. @
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Slck Headache.

This distressing ailment results from q
disordered condition OF the stomach. All
that is needed to effect cure is dose or
two OF Chamberlain g Stomach and Liver
Tablets. In fact, tho attack may be ward
ed off, or greatly lessened in severity, by
taking dose Of these Tablets as soon as
the first symptom Of nn attack appears
Sold by Pick HI Drug Co. and r. N.
Hunter, IIibelty.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Afraid of Strong Medicines.

Many people suffer for years .4om
rheumatic pains, and prefer to do 80
rather than take the strong medicines
usually given for rheumatism, not know.
ing TINT quick relief from pain may be
had simply by applying Chamberlain o
Pain Balm and without taking any medi.
cine internally: For sale by Piokens
Drug Co. and Z. N. Hunter, Liberty.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
FriRhtfullY Burned.

Ohaa. W. Moore. a machinist, OF Ford
City, Pa, had bis hand frightfuly
burned in an electrical furnace. He ap.
piled Bucklen's Arnica Salve with tho
usual result: ~ quick md perfect cure" B"
Greatest healer on earth for burns,
wounds, sores, cczema and piles. 26c
ut Pickens Drug Go.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
All old time Cough Syrups bind sh,

All old time Cough Syrups bind she
bowels. This ID wrong. A new idea
was advanced two years ago in Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. This renaedy
acts on the mucous membranes of the
throat and lungs and loosens tho bowels
at tho pame time. It expels all cold frcra
the system. 1t clears the throat, aud
Strengthens the mucous membranes. 70.
liev.s coughs, colds, Group, whooping
cough, etc. Sold by Picksns Drug 90
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
A Gard.

This is to certify that oil druqgist nre
authorized to refund your money il Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your
cough or cold, 1t stops tho cough,
heals the lungs and prevents seriOus
results from colds. Cures III grippe
cough ard prevents pneumonia and con-
sump ion. Contains no opiates. Tho
genuine is yellow package. Refuse all
subtitutes. Pickens Drug Co.,, r. +.
Smith, Easley.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Tho Yellow FeVor Germ.

Has recently beon discovered. 1t bears
a close resemblance to tho malaria germ.
To FREQ the system from the germs Of
disease, the most effective remedy is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Guaranteed to
oure all diseases due to malaria poison
and constipation. 25c at Pickens Drug
No
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14

The New Cough SyrupE-the ono that
acts as mild cathartio on the bowels--is
Kennedy's Laxative Honey aad Tar. It
expels oil cold from the eystem, outa the
phlegm ont Of the throat. strengthens tho
mucous membranes Of the bronchial
tubes, and relieves Group, whooping
cough, eto. Children love it. Sold by
Pickens Drug Go.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14

A man who once had rough horny
hands made them soft and smooth with
Witch Haz,l salve, but he used the gen
cuts. burns, bruises, etc., it has DO equal,
bind, bleeding, itohingSand protruding
piles. Sold by Pickens Drug Go.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14

They never gripe or sieSen, but
cleanse and strengthen tho stomach, liver
aud bowels. This is tho universal YER
dict of tho many thousands who use DO
Wits Little Early Risers. These fa
nous little pills relieve headache, con-
stipation, billiousness, jaundice. torpid
liver, sallow complexion, etc. Try Little
Early Risers. Sold by Pickens Drug Go.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
The Best Physic.

When you want physic that is mild
and gentle, easy to tn ke and certnin to
act, always use Chamberlain % Stomach
and Liver Tablets. For salo by Piokens
Drug Co. ard Il. N. Hunter, Liberty,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-02-14
Notice of lianluiinn.

Notice OF Dissolution.
The firm Of J. T. Fennell & Co.
has been dissolved by mutual consent H..
J. r. Fennell,
Manager.
For the next ten days I will soil at
and below cost general line of mer.
cbandise, at Pickens, 8. g. Come
one, come all and got bargains.
}. T. Fennell.
February IL, 1906.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26
9n Order 10 Secure Legal stamps
Jith G. q. d. Purchases

he recepted C.. o. De presented to Stamp
Desk witt DAYS the
elieve will "a his a but
limit for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-26

Velour covered - only
eight of 'em-usually sold
at o.75 each, now reduced
for this sale to
Washington State journal and Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-07
For Laws Against MINATED Marriages

CHICAGO, Nov. 9. Wedding bells
will ring only for those happy young
persons who succeed in passing state
inspection test, If the ideas of the Am
erican Stock Breeders association are
carried. out. The association has:turned
for . momente from the consideration
of cattle, sheep and hogs, to the cul-
turesofx humans, and it will be the
ultimate business of committee just
appointed to keep an eye out for ILL
mated pairs. A marriage censorship
may result if the inspection idea proves
practicable.
: Prof. Charles r. Henderson, of the
University of Chicago sociology depart
ment, il. a member of the committee,
of which DR.. Alexander Graham Bell
10 chairman. Other members appoint
Cd by Secretary William M. Hays, of
the Stock Breeders association, are
DR.. Charles Woodruff, C. w. Ward, of
New York, and Rev. E. Gilbert, of
Washington. To improve the quality
Of humans is to be the task of the
experts.
The immediate object of the commit
tee, as explained by Prof. Henderson
10 to spread information in regard to
the i'll effects of the marriage of de-
fective persons, including "imbeciles,
idiots, and feeble minded" Insane
persons, confirmed drunkards and moral
degenerates are to be restrained in
colonies and kept from marrying.