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The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
BARRIER BREAKERS,

Peter Cooper-Was only one year at
school.
Oliver p. Morton-Lame; walked on
crutches.
Chief Justice Chasc-Nearsighted;
had an impeachment III his speech.
Elihu Burritt-Son of q farmer: be-
camo an apprentice In blacksmith's
shop
Estey, the organ maker-Given away
ut four years Of age; had scarcely any
schooling.
Nelson w. Aldrich--Entcrcd Proyi-
dence OH foot, with his clothes strung
over his back.
Andrew Carnegie-Son of an imml-
grant; worked as bobbn boy in mill
for $1.2O week.
Alexander II. Stephens-A dwarf;
with broken scythe he ovcrinatched
In the harvest all those who had per.
feet ones.
Thurlow Weed-So poor In boyhood
that one cold March day he had to
wrap pieces Of cloth about his feet In
place Of socks and shoes.-Crafts "Suc-
cessfui Men Of Today"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
WHIPS OF FLAME,
Picturesque and Puzzling Fire Dance
of tho Indians,

Mysterious are many Of the ways of
the red man. DR.. Matthews Of Wash
lhgton gave an interesting account of
fire dance which he was fortunate
enough to witness In tho far west. Tho
spectators were seated about O large
open space, In the center Of which bum
ed ruddy fire.
Suddenly sounded loud blowing Of
buffalo horns. mingled with strange
cry like tho call OF a sand hill crane.
Nearer and nearer 1t came. and then
there bounded Into tho circle ton men,
naked to the waist and bearing long
bundles of shredded cedar bark
Round and round the fire danced the
little procession, chanting and waving
the flexible fagots. After soulc time
the leader abruptly stopped md lighted
his fagot Of bark. The others followed
his example.
Now began wild race. At first tho
Indians kept close, splitting upon each
others back substance supposed to
have medicinal virtue. Soon they ran
without concert the long, brilliant
streamers Of fame flarlng behind them.
AS they sped over the ground round
sh' ShSio 1ilcS applleu lue uery Dr0luS
to the bodies Of themselves and COM
rades. Not man turned as tho Wig
orous burning blows descended on his
naked back. Sometimes they would
seize the brand in their hands and rub
1t over their flesh US IL It wero n
sponge and they were giving them
selves bath Of flames. On they
danced and whipped and rubbed until
oil seemed dazzling ring Of fire to the
oniookers.
And We're there sore and blistered
backs the next day under tho careless
~ worn blankets7 Apparently not. for
Dr. Matthews saw and talked with the
actors directly after the dance, and
they seemed to experience no dlscom-
fort.
His explanation Of the secret does not
include the mysterious compound which
the Indians spat upon each other That.
hc thinks, was probably Of no value.
But cedar bark ignites ut low tenn
perature, and the white earth with
which the men were thlck1y coated was
an excellent nonconductor-Youth
Companion.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
EHprcaEive Slang,

Once In awhile bit Of slang "a 40
expressive that 1t becomes Incorporated
Into tho language rs an allowable
idiom. One Of the most striking OF
these Is making good" It has come
to have not simply a general but spc-
ciiic meaning. 1t illustrates the idea Of
competition; It indicates that under in
tense modern methods 1t 10 only ho who
succeeds that can, III the long run, win
recognition. recommendations, testl-
monials. requests from eminent men,
all fall before tho stern decree that you
must make good."--Success Magazine.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
BY WILL N. HARDEN.

called the brightest period Of the older
womnns youth.
II see you didn't waste time," she
said gently us she kissed Lydia on the
brow.
"No; we understand each other now.
Mrs. Hllyer." replied the girl. '"They
Will never give their consent, but I'm
going to stick to George anyway"
"Consent?" laughed Mrs. Hillyer
why, bless yore sole, child, yore folks
will receive George Buckley with open
arms. After you left 1 exploded a
reg'lar boomerang in Their midst. What
you reckon l told 'em? l told 'em
that me an Mr. Hillyer had willed all
we got Oh earth to George Buckley
an that he'd be about the we'll offest
young man In north Georgia at our
deaths, an yore father"-
What are you talking about?"
George exclaimed. in ast0pishment.
"Talkin' about the leg3l documents
me N my old man signed yesterday"
responded Mrs. Hillyer, with a chuckIc.
ave hain't got no Children Of our own,
nm why shouldn't we want to know
what's to become Of our effects after
we are gone? We both love you like
son. an we are a-goin' now to tako
Mrs. Lydia Buckley into 9ur hearts.
too, thank the Lord"
well, that's news to me-" Georco
said. And I don't feel worthy of it.
either"
"Worthy or not. that's not fer you to
judge" said Mrs. Hillyer; "but 1t Ger.
In f1,n
you with the Cranstons. why, I never
seed the like. The old major sprung
up when I told I'm about the Will an
stood Guiverin' from head to foot.
"'Why. Mrs. Hillyer'-he quit sayin'
mndnm-'why, l never knowed the
young man had any expectations ut all.
lowed he was jest, you know. II sort
o bookkeeper with small intrusts In
the business. Eff I'd "a knowed he was
man O means never would "a raised
so much fuss over It, Well, to make
long story short he give In rs grace
full as a'body could wish--bamed eff
the old fellcr didn't actually chuckle
when I sorter skinned over some O.
Mr.. Hlllycr's investments In railroad
stock nm the like. The worlds tho
same all over. Most aristocrats believe
IN nrlstocracy only when It's got cash
basis. Lydia, yore pa actually feels re-
licvcd. He's had big job, weak rs
he Is, tryin' to marry you to wind
bag. an now that yo're goin' to do
sight better Of yorc own accord he's
powerful well satisfied. Most folks
come around to what they have to
meet, an when they are made to come
around to what they rally want they
do it with a whiz nm slide. So,
young man. you've won yere fight. nm
you deserve to be congratulated"
. ''Wcll, I can't tnkc credit for It,"
, George laughed. ut seems to me that
the whole town and half the county
have been helping me out"
Leaving the lovers together. Mrs. HILL
yer went downstairs.
II thought Mt fust." she muscd, "that
I'd not let Mrs. Dugan in on this, but I
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
Tho Poison of wenlth.

Great riches, carrying with thom
enormous possibilities Of se.f indul-
gence. may fairly be considered rs a
sort Of poison which ruins 1 certain
proportion Of those who are exposed
to 1t. though strong constitutions sur
vive. AS rum destroys snvages, SO
wealth tends to destroy persons-espo-
cially young ones. whom use and train
Ing have not gradually made immune
to Its effects. How that Is may readily
be noticed IN observing the effects of
newly won wealth OH tho families Of
the winners. 1t Is n rare man and usu-
ally one very much blessed in his wife,
who can combine with the ability that
wins him riches the sagnclty to train
children born In comparative poverty
SO that they will benefit by rapid and
radical Improvement IN his circum-
stanccs.-Edward s. Martin in Allan
tic.
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SHE HAD HER SAY.
A Gir1's Revolt Against IN Award OF
V0leIiCtory IIonorK


| VaAedictory Nonors.
II think the greatest shock ever ex-
perlenced and the biggest revolt against
my discipline occurred when l was
teaching In country high school," said
the schoolteacher. "It was In n school
where the valedictory honor was award
ed by popular vote Of the school, most
unjust method, by tho way, but one to
which I was forced to succumb. The
girl who received the most votes was
by no means the best scholar, and the
pupil who ranked highest in scholar
ship was plainly indignant.
"Every boy and girl In the class was
obliged to write and rend graduation
essay, and 1t was my task to look these
essays over and aid In the rewriting Of
thom. The pupil who ranked the high
est In the class handed In her essay to
tie with some defiance, md In 1t l
found some reference to the valcdictory
honor being rightly hers. I cut it out
and told her plainly that nothing Of
that sort should go into her paper. She
agreed to leave It out
"The graduation exercises were pass
Ing of splendidly when it came her
! turn to read her essay. She hal fncile
way Of writing, and was proud OF
her. but when she reached what knew
was the conclusion SHE stepped forward
a little and proceeded to deliver two
pngcs Of regulation valedictory. She
babe farewell to the class, the school
and the teachers, and OF course we
could not stop her. 1t took all the sails
out Of the chosen valcdictorian, who fol-
lowed, and after the exercises there
was much wniling md hot words. We
couldn't do thing, rs the sinner was
now graduate Of the school, and we
Ind no right to punish her, but 1t took
inc MI summer to get over the effect
Of such stunning performance. New
York Press.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
THE END.

A good many people who call them
selves critics are merely kickers.
Give any man who has paid a com
pliment timo enough. and he will quail
ify it.
About the most expensive expert
encc the average man Gun havo is to
accept gifts.
AS rule, people do not rebuke you
for telling gossip until they have heard
all the details.
When the members Of n family quar-
rel some very clever things are said
which no one present npplauds or re-
peats.
1t Is every wife's opinion that her
husband needs her to protect him, and
his experience later as a wIdowcr goes
to prove 1t.
One Of these days the man who gets
scolded when he complains Of his wife's
biscuits Will drop dend when he hears
her apologizing for them to company
Atchison Globo.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
LA Grppo And IneumOn

Pneumonia often fellows Ia grippe but
never follws tho use OF Foley's Honey
and Tar It cures Ia grippe coughs and
prevents pneumonia and consumption.
Ask for Foley,s Honey and Tar and re.
fnse any substitute offered. Mr.. Ct.
Vacher, of 167 Osgood ST., Chicago,
writes: "hly wife hnd n severe case of IN
grippe three years ngo, and it left her
with terrible cough. She tried n bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tnr and it gave
Immediate relief, A 80 cent bottle cured
her congh entirely" refuse substitutes.
Pickens Drug Go. n. i. Smith Easley.
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His Other Fall,

In tho memoirs Of DR.. Thomas w.
Evans appears this anecdote Of tho
court Of Emperor Napoleon III. In
Paris: AT n ball given at tho Tullories
n general, slipping on the polished floor
fell at the empcror's feet, pulling down
with him his partner. Madame said
the emperor. assisting tho lady to rise,
this Is the second time General --.
has fallen In my presence. Tho first
time was at Solferlno.'"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

moW PEAS draw nitrogen from the
AA "ip1 in large amounts, if sufficient
PoTAsH and phosphoric acid are supplied
to the plant.
The multitude of purposes served by the
remarkable COW pea, are told in the 65-page
illustrated book, sEThe Cow Pea," which also
tells Of the splendid results obtained from
tertilizing COW peas with PorAsH. The book
is free to farmers for the asking.
n.w vor. o, NJ. Address GERMAN WORKS,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
PrOErcsafTc NIntrimOny

"You can always tell young hus-
band from nm old one by the way he
acts when he goes after bucket Of
water" says Uncle Hiram. "Three
months married, he swings the pump
handle, whistles and casts covert
glanccs at the house rs though some
one were looking at him from the Win
dow. One year married, he swings the
pump handle more slowly, smiles oc-
caslonally and seems to be annoyed be-
cause the meal is late. Two years mar
ricd, he looks sour and glum, kicks tho
cat over the coal housQlnd looks at the
house as If he would like to choke
somebody. Three years married, he
sits Oh the doorstep and smokes while
his wife works the pump handle."-
Kansas City Journal.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

a man never feels more like kicking
himself than when he has planted n
big field Of corn and finds out that on
ly 80 or 60 per cent OF the seed planted
will grow. Lots Of men get in this Ak
every year, and this thing more than
any other accounts for tho low average
yield Of corn In the great corn growing
states. This trouble may be avoided
by taking proper precautions. 1t sure.
ly pays ns well to take the time to
properly test the seed as 1t does to pre-
pare the field In which to plant Il.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
Just n Gentle Ono.

Tho Mana fortune teller predicted
that would be lucky in love. The
Mnid (demurely)-And the same prelic-
tion precisely was made about mo. Do
you still think. Henry, that we were
mndo for each other Puck.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
GETTING to II.

Anxious Mother-Has Mr.. Bashful
proposed YETI Daughter-Not exactly,
but last evening, when l was holding
little Dick In my lap, Mr.. Bashful went
to the piano and sang "Would We're
Boy Again"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

Tn" mission OF "Enr|cy Rsers" is to
clear tho way and give Nature full sway.
and bowels OF oil putrid matter, thus re
moving 'hn cause sf headache, ,constipa-
ton, s.,i!ow complexion. cct. DrWitt'S
Little Fairly Riscra ncv.r R"ipo or sickon
4 sAfo. pleasant, perfect pill. Sold by
Pickons Drng Co.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

The Key that Unlocks ihn Door to Long
Living
The men of eighty five and ninety
years Of agc arr not tho rotund well fed,
bnt thin, spare men who live on n
slender dict. BE Ms careful rs no will,
however, man past middle ag". will
occasionally eat too much or of some
article of food not suited to bis
constitution, sud Will need n dose Of
Chamberlain's St"mnch and Liver
TABLETS to cleanse and invigorato his
son che and r"gul.te his liver and
owols. When this il done there is no
Ieas IN why the average man should not
live to old age. For saio 10y Picken|
Drug Co.
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d01Cn.
mought as well. That's about all the
pleasure the lone woman gifts out o.
life, an she's entitled to this morsel.
Yes, I'll run over an tell 'cr. The
truth Is, I'm dyin' to tell somebody, an
1t I'D be relief to see 'er roll 'er eyes
an gasp. Thar she is now, maxim q
break fer the fence. She seed me with
my silk on an knows some'n's in tho
wind. Hold on, Mrs. Dugan." raising
her voice, don't break yore neck--I'm
a-comin'-I'm a-comin', as fast as
kinr'
THE END,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

splendid advantages that arc to be
gained by diversified agriculture
on southern farms. Plant an
abundance of small grain, corn and
side crops. Raise more hay, cat
to and hogs.
PEACE AND PLENTY
Let wsll fillnl corn
smokehouoes be the grc.v -
ofsafety between the fafmers and
tho world of trade with whom they
have to deal. Rotate your crops,
lnsensity yonr acreage, fertilize
lloorally, cultivate well, produce
pIentifully on tho acreage planted
and enjoy those rewards which
should be the fulsome portion of
those who till the southern soils,
Study the possibilities Of our soils
ana climate and learn to appreciate
ana develop the wonderful re.
s'urces at our command in the
h'ld, garden and orchard Of south
ern agriculture. Become deposit.
ors IN your bunks rather than bor-
rowers. Get on cash bas,s as
rapidly as possible and stop the ru.
lnous credit system which in the
past has been 80 fatal to cotton
growers. As southern tarms be-
come each year more eelf-sustain-
ing under the adoption of diversi-
ned and Intensive system of culture
and proper rotation of crops, the
growers OF the South's great staple
can quickly regulate it's marketing
to meet the Legitimate demands Of
consumption and maintain it's
price to such figures as will always
give the producer a profit on it's
production Build warehouses
with your surplus money, and se-
cure adequate storage facilities for
the handling Of your cotton in the
markets Of the country. Let us
reach out and broaden the mar
kets and uses of American cotton.
Let uH bring about direct trade
between the producers and epln-
ners Of the world and in eafegard-
ing our magnificent and valua bic
staple from the greed of specula-
tive interasts, enjoy the blessings
of it's monopoly and through CO.
operation rapidly develop our be-
loved Southland into the richest
and most prosperous sections of tho
entire Union. PAUSE, reflect and
make no fatal mistake in enterIng
upon the new crop year 1906. The
sun of peace and plenty is shining
on the loyal and patriotic heads Of
the southern planters today.
Providence has blessed our coun-
try. The clouds may thicken and
darken our horizon in the spring If
We grow hecdless Of our duty. The
Southern Cotton A 0 c lat O n
sounds it's note Of warning and is-
sues its appeal to the people.
Yours truly,
HARVIE JORDAN,
Pres. S. l.. A.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

the South, earnestly makes this
appeal for the broadening of the
splendid advantages that arc to be
gained by diversified agriculture
on southern farms. Plant an
abundance of small grain, corn and
side crops. Raise more hay, cat,
to and hogs.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03
Most English Municipalities ara mod.

Most English municipalities are mod.
els Of civic administration. There
seems to be IN entire absc' - that
grating spirit which Is so "A In
American cities. The men ~. III tho
various offices accept thoin and admin.
lister them with nice sense Of honor,
and the public ownership Of municipal
franchises-gas, water. transportation
is there being most successfully OK.
plotted. The United States has every
thing to learn and nothing to teach In
the way Of municipal administration.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

When you want pleasant laxative take
hamherlain's Stomach and Liver
ablots. For salc by Pickcns Drug Co.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

The secret Of securing the large yield
Of fifty-flve bushels Of corn to the acre
OH a 1000 acre cornfleld in Iowa last
year Is found largely In the fact that
a perfect stand Of corn was secured,
and this stand was secured by the most
thorough and careful work In the mat
ter Of testing the seed corn and the
proper adjustment Of the plates In the
planters. An examination of this field
showed that nearly every hill had just
three stalks, no more, no less.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-01-03

When Mrs. Hillyer returned homo
sho found them together. Lydia sat
on the edge Of the bed holding his hand.
On their faces lay expressions that re-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-04-20
WILLING WORKERS FOR
ROGUE RIVER VALLEY
Development Boosters Hold Dig
Rally at Medford and Arouse
Enthusiasm.

Last Friady the second Of the series
Of gatherings was held at Msdford that
are to be held this year in Rogue River
Valley for the purose Of securing a
strong cooperation in the work Of pro-
noting the material prosperity of the
Valley and Of making closer the bonds
Of friendship between the various
towns OF this part of Oregon. Though
ut a short notice was had which al.
lowed but limited time in which to
work up crowd for the excursion yet
through the efforts of Geo s. Calhoun,
G.P. Jester, o. s. Blanchard and Roy
Wilson special train was secured and
on it 1903 Grants Pass boosters and 81
Gold Hill bustlers were taken TO Med
ford 'rhe train was in charge Of Con-
ductor H. Il. Gilvin wi Engineer o.
o. Jennings at the throttle. A large
banner hung to the side of one Of the
coaches let il be known that Grants
Pass was on deck. The train pulled
out promptly at 4 80 p. m. and at Gold
Hill stop was made to take on big
delegation from that bustling little
town. The Gold Hill Girls Band,
made up OF IA bright misses from IL
to l6 years Of age accompanied the OK
cursionists and with their sprightly
music added much to the pleasure Of
the trip. The evening was delightful
and Rogue River Valley was at It's
delightful ride.
On the arrival Of the train at Med.
ford the party was welcomed to that
lively little city by President j. A..
Perry Of the Medford Commercial
Club. DR.. r. G. Ray, chief Of the
Rogue River Valley bustlers and by
1000 Representatives from Medford,
Ashland. Jacksonville, Central Point
and other places In the Vallev. and
two brass bands added TO the exhi ira
ting fentures of the evening. Med
ford was keeping open house and the
delegations from the other towns had
been given a fine suprer at the Hotel
Nash, and the Grants Pass and Gold
Hill exoursionists were at once escort
ed to that popular hotel and given a
substantial meal. Greetings and sight
seeing occupied the time until s
u ClUtk Wutu AHt ibuuH Ntilth Nilt
crowd to the large onera house which
was quickly filed TO overtiowing and
yet not half OF the people could gain
entrance. W. NJ. Colvig Of Jackson
Vile presided and the addresses of well
come were made bv Hon W. |, Vaw-
ter and f. Ossenbrugge. Speakers
representing the various towns Of the
valley then made addresses, the topic
of each heing united Rogue River
Valley and the development OF its re.
sources. Those speaking were Il. G..
Smith and A. g. Hough of Grants
Pass, j. L. Hammersley Of Gold Hill
G. l.. Reames of Jacksonville. Presi-
dent NJ. f. Mulkey. G, b. Watson and
NJ. +. EPgleston Of Ashland. q. W.
Riddle Of Douglas county, and Judge
H. NJ. Cake OF Portland and others
Follwing the addresses tho matter Of
forming a Rogue River Valley Devel-
opment League was taken up and
temporary organization was effected
with DIR. Ray as chairman and NJ. +.
Eggleston secretary. A call was is.
sued for meeting at Ashland on
April "a Of delegates from all sections
OF the Valley aud IL ia expected that
every town and postoflice community
will be represented.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-04-20

cation was had with state president.
Flower mission superintendent gave a
good report. Mrs. Hattie l. G. Cal
vert was vo;ed a life member of the
Oregon State Womans Christian Tenn
perauce Union and an order approved
for payment of SO to the state
treasurer. This is a local union
transaction and has nothing to do with
the blank found in the Year book of
the state.
Parliamentary work consisted of a
review of lesson March 30 and election
of officers as follows: Press, Mrs.
Jennie Cheshire; vice president, Mrs.
Berry; corresponding secretary, Mrs
Gilkey; recording secretary. Mrs
Hildreth; treasurer, Mrs. Savage
These officers form an executive com
mittee and with plans formed by them
an instructive lesson will be given
April 27. The meetings are planned
only till June 8. No charge will be
made but free-will Offering accepted
Parliamentary work from p. IN.
till 4:15.
If you come the review will do you
good. Just try it and see if this is
not true.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-04-20
Reduced Round Trip Rates East
ern Points Season 1906.

On July I'd and Sd, August 7th, sth
and 9th aud September sth and 10TH
1905, Round Trip tickets will be ON
sale to points named under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Both ways through Portland, to
Chicago, $50 45; st. Louis, $40 45
Milwaukee. 1856; ST. Paul and
Minneapolis, S6S. 90; Omaha, Council
Bluffs, Sioux City. St Joseph, Atch-
iDson, Leavensworth and Kansas City,
s6S. 90.
One way through Portland. and
one way through California, to
Chicago, sS5; St. Louis, SSl Mil
waukee, $s3 90; st. Paul and Mime.
apolis, sS1. 40; Omaha, CouuciI Blu ifs,
Sioux City, st. Joseph, Leavensw orth
and Kansas City 1880
Tickets will be sold to Milwaukee,
only on August 7th, Sth and 9th.
Limits; Going. 10 days; tickets
must be used going on date of sale
final return limit 80 davs from date of
sale but not bevond October. 81. 1906.
Stopovers: Stopovers will be rant
ed in either direction within the
transit limits. west IF Missouri
River, st. Paul, and MINNEAPOLIS,
also New Orleans, when through that
point. except that no stopovers will be
permitted in California on going trip.
A. l.. CRAIG G. p. A.