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The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Memphis, Tenn.--WhiIe at work
a; his forge Robert Linke, a black
smith Of Germantown, Tenn, a small
village near this city, was informed
that he was nahed as the beneficiary
in the will Of his cousin, Henry Lin
ke, who died recently in Cincinnati,
in the sum Of 100000. Linke was
located by the local police at the re-
quest Of the Cincinnati officials.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

The crude petroler'n OF the United
States is largely converted into illum.
mating oil. Besides. over 200 differ.
ent products are now made from It.
Rhigolene. used as Z local anaes.
thetic: petroleum ether. employed a.
solvent for caoutchoue, fatty oila
and plant principles and for carburet.
ting air In gas machines; gasolene,
employed In the extraction Of oil from
oil seeds. In carburetting coal gas,
IN gasolene lamps. stoves and plumb.
ers lamps: naphthas In general, EN-.
pioyed az solvents for resins In var.
nish making and in the manufacture
OF oilcioth. Boulevard gas huid II .
product CT 0ss specific gravity used
In street lamps, while benzoline II 8
deodorized naphtha Of 0.70 specific
gravity. Benzine is employed for dry
cleaning, as substitute for and adul
terant OF turpentinc for cleaning
printers type, and for dyers' and
painters use. Astral oil and mineral
sperm oil are special illuminating
oils Of high nashing points. Crude
petroleum Is much used for fuel pur.
poses In engines Paramne residue Il
placed on the market for medicinal
purposes. under the name Of vaseline
petroleum ointment and cosmoline
II is also used IL the manufacture 0i
chewing gum. and for Insulating rur.
poses in electric vork.-New ToFb
Tribane.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Harbin, Manchuria.-A mounted
frontier patrol in transit to the Amur
district was attacked October 20 by
200 Chinese bandits. Subsequently q
detachment of 125 Of the frontier
guardsmen pursued the bandits, and
in the ensuing skirmish the Russians
lost one man killed and five wounded.
More than twenty Of the bandits were
Killed.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Denver, Col.-The switchmen ae-
cepted the offer Of the managers Of
the Western railroads for an increase
Of three cents an hour will be de-
termined by arbitration.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

When wealth is lost. nothing ia
lost.
When health is lost. something is
lost.
When character is lcst. all IS lost.
Motto over the walls OF a school Ia
Germany.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17
RANGERS ATTCKED
BY nEXICANS
AT NIGHT ON TEXAS FRONTIER
TROOP OF CAVALRY SENT.
TROOP OF CALVARY SENT
Situation Brought About by Election
Irregularities. Judge Welch As
sassinated While AAleep By a
Hired Assassin.

Laredo. Tex.-Four Texas Rangers
sen: to Rio Grande City TO quie, tur-
bulent political conditions there ana
investigate the assassination of Dis
trici Judge Welch. which occurred
the night before election, were attack
ed by a body of armed Mevicsns be-
tween Sam Fordyce and Rio Grande
City \ pitched battle ensued, and
four Of the attacking party were kill
ed. two badly wounded, and two cap
tured. The rangers escaped unharm-
ed.
Governor Lanham ordered a com
pany of Nvalry to Starr county and
a special train is now carrying the
troops.
The situation is Starr county was
brought about by alleged election ir-
regularitiss due to political c'rbs sup
plying Mexican residents with poll
tax receipts and insisting that they be
allowed TO vote. Judge Weleh. who
was assassinated Monday night. had
gone from his home in Corpus Chris
to to be present at Rio Grande City
on election day, in an effort to pre-
vent disorders. He was assassinated
while asleep at night
1t is charged that armed representa-
tives of political clubs controlling the
Mexican vote palrolled the voting
places on election day, and refused
to allow members of the opposing
faction to vote. Several shooting af-
trays occurred, but no one was killed
or wounded.
1t is charged by one faction that
Judge Welch was assasslnateA by a
hired assassin and that ambuscade OF
the rangers was instirated by the
same faction which inspired the muir
der of Judge Welch.
Ranger Capt William Mcdonald
command Of the rangers IN Starr
county, has sent the following report
to Governor Lanham:
"On ehe way from Sam Fordycs
we were fired on by several Mexican'
and had general fight. The following
were killed: Juan Garcia. Ferria,
Caledonia, Cara Perez, Jaspan Osun.
Jo9 Vencia and Manuel Osuna wer'
baby wounded. We lave two other
in Jail. ~
About dfty shots were exchanged
in the fight. We ha}e the situation
well in hand. Have ordered both fac
tions to lay off their arms or abid
by the consequences
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

BY completing the passage from
Father Point, Quebec. 70 Liverpool in
dve days. twelve and a quarter hours
the Canadian Pzclhc liner Empress OF
Britain has established = record.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

The New York State Democratic
committee adopted resolutions de-
noancing the busting Of Stuyyesant
Fish from the Illinois Central prcsi.
dency.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17
A 1l6Q.0O0 Cotton Fire.

West Point, Ga.---f'ire which for .
time threatened the entire business
section Of the. city damaged cotton
stored in the warehouse Of Darden
& Kennedy about sl50.Do1.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

A remarkable botanical specimen
OF Japan is hollow trec-trunk sixty
hyc feet IN circumference containing
a living tree nine feet In circumfcr-
once. Tho older trcr was destroyed
about iSo years ago. leaving thirty
feet OF trunk. and the inner tree IL
about l10 years old.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17
SCIENCE
AND


Loadcn tobacco boxes are ap, to
cause lead collie and paralysis. tho
metal impreeuating the tobacco with
acetate OF lead.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

There was q light vote in Missis-
sippi, the Democrats being without
opposition.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Five incendiary fires occurred with
in three hours in New York tene-
ment district.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

The Baptist Women's Missionary
Union is in session at Lake Charles,
La.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

On the night preceding the elec-
against them. On election day armed
ton day District Judge Stanley
Wclch was murdered as he lay sleep
ing in his bed, the result Of be-
lief by one of the political factions
that he would issue injunctions
ground, and as they did so a volley
men stayed about the polls and kept
certain voters away. As result
Governor Lanham dispatched fonr
rsn.eis. under command of Capt.
William Mcdonald, to the scene to
make arrests and to disarm the fac
iions. Last night as the rangers were
en- route they encountered closed
hack. and as the officers approached
fire was opened from the cover Of the
wagon. The rangers returned the
fire, jumping from their stage to the
ground. and as they did so avollcy
was poured into them from house
to their rear. The rangers fired about
nifty shots into the hack and house.
and fully a hundred were fired at
them
The teams Of the stage occupied by
the rangers and that of the hack con-
tanning the assasslns ran away, the
latter carrying the bodies Of some OF
'he dead These were afterward
found. and it was discovered that four
Mexieans had been slain by the ran
gers and two were badly wounded.
The driver of the hack containing the
rangers got bullet through his shirt
but was not touched. nor we're any
Of the rangers.
Mcdonald has warned both polti-
cal factions that they must disarm.
and has stated that with the rangers
to suspect ironble is to shoot; hence
the politicians must disarm and mus.
walk straight. Adjutant General
Hulen Is en- route with a company OF
cavalry and 100 rounds Of amInuni-
tion per man. 1t Is rumored here
he will suspend hcbeas corpus, de-
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

The Republicans are said TO have
swept everything in West Virginia
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

French troops fought . light en-
gagement with Arabs in Senegal,
West Africa.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

1t Is said Wall street wagered 81
000, 900 on the New York election.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

The Republicans claim Pennsylva-
mia by 100000.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Both parties claim to have carried
Colorado.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Steel wharvcs with concrete piers
VIII be butt at Manila by the United
States Government There viii be two
OF these. one ESQ feet long and 40
feet wide, and the other coo feet
long and seventy feet wide Trans
verse plate girders Will .cst on the
piers and carry between their webs
longitudinal lines OF ciehtoen-inch
rolled stool joists for the floor franz
ing. Tho floor will be OF reinforced
concrete In the form OF a slab four
and "A half inches thick, with expand
ed metal or wire Eet,ing embedded
In Il.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

\ French company has commenced
tho manufacture OF product called
hyirollthc. II Is obtained hy the ro-
action of metallic calcium on a me-
,allic salt. This hydrldc OF calcium
gives. under the action OF water. pure
hydrogen. Just as calcium carbide
gives acetylenc. The industrial pro-
duct gives 1909 litcrs per kiio.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Utah went Republican by the usoal
majority.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

A new respiratory apparatus which
has resulted from late experience In
French mining. consists externally OF
rubber bag, which IL worn In front
about waist high, and Is supported
by strap over the shoulder. The
miner breathes from and into the
bag through mouthpiece. The ex-
hailed gases pass through two tubes
containing grains OF oxyli,h. which
retains the moisture and cnrbonIc
acid and renews the air for breathing
By setting free a corresponding guam
'lty OF oxygen. The circulation
through the bag Is sufficient. and cna-
hles the miner to work In sunocating
gases an indefinite time.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

In German some interesting ey-
perlmanis have recently been made
In the protection OF orchard irces
against night frosts by means OF FUN
igation. a part OF an orchard In
bloom was thus successfully guard
ed against an April frost by the dense
smoke OF nnpthalene But the er-
pertinent was very expensive, ffty
Kilograms Of napthalcae being con-
Humed by seven hames IN one hour.
Later n new preparation Of chemicals
was tried. producing a comparatively
huge volume Of smoke with the ex-
pcnditure OF only two Kilograms OF
the material per hour These trials
are under the direction OF an expert
mental gardening association.
The new South-news., 1906-11-17

Snake venom, says a British ply
sician, has been shown by recent re-
search TO be a highly composite sub
stance. containing various poisonous
proteld bodies. which are variously
affected by heat and norcscent solu-
tions In sunlight. That q has 40 lit
tie toxic effect when taken by tho
mouth Is due 10 its sligh, absorption
by the stomach and alteration by the
bile and panerca,lc juice.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Pernna never fails to prevent
spring catarrh or nervous prOstra-
ton, If taken in time.
The latest fad out West, says an

ue latfbI lau OuG WeSG, says an
exchange, is sboe party. They
stretch a sheet across the room and
tho ladies stand behind it and stick
their feet under it so you can only see
their shoes. Then you go along and
pick out pair Of shoes and the lady
who is in them you take down to
supper.
The postoflice department hos
notified tho promoters Of tho James
town exposition that souvenir stamps
OF appropriate design commemorative
OF the exposition will be issuel. They
will be OF tho denomination of one
and two cents. In due season the
PicKens Offices will he dispensing
these stamps in any quantity desir
od.
Tie cotton growers of Texas
have found thot quail--better known
as partriges in this hniliwick are the
most destructive enemy of the boil
wc,vl' yet discovered. Judging from
what some of the huGters say, par
tridScs G:e 80 scarce in these parts
that supply would have to DO
imported were tho wecvil plague to
be visited upon us.
"A year ago tho wagons upon our
square were loaded with guano and
the drivers, rs they wended their way
homcward, we're loaded with "booze.'
, TO, dny TIC wagons are on the squire
by the scores, the guano is there by
tho tons as Of yore, and n full qdota
Of drivers is there but booze is rarely
in evidence. This alone is q p rial
answer to tLs hackneyed question:
"After the dispcnsary, whal7"
An Ipwa editor has handed out
tho knockcr q hard jolt in the follow
iHS' lhc hotiicsI iluh OH etlfIn IL tEe
fell wv who will cit aroubd and cuss
his own towr; If l lived ustridc Of the
north pole 1 would call it home and
be ready to ost it mp ii / could
not sa. anything nice about it [ would
say that my ice bill ,lidh't come high
would not stay in tow" [ had to
cuss, not while tho world is rs biz &C
it il now"
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
PiCkenS Sentinel l-JOurnal
Happenings OF a Local and Personal Nature

The Sentinel. j ournal Job office is
turning out some frs st.class work.
Your orders will be- appreciated
Satisfaction guaranteed
-"My boy", said f,thcr to his
son, "treot every body with polto
ness, even those who are rude to you,
for remember that ycu show courtesy
to others not because they orc gentle
men but because you are one"
The papers contain So many
notices about women wearing bree.
ches, says an excEung &c, that wo are
forced to conclude that if men want to
preserve their individuality as n sex
they must change their style of
dres.
Hero is the pithiest scrmon ever
preached: "Our il gress into life is
ked IN hero our progress through
life is trouble and care, our egress out
of it we know not where, but doing
well l.ere we shall do well there; |
co1ld not tell more by preaching a
year"
The ground is yet wet and very
cold, tut the days nro perceptiby
leDgthening and soon tho sun will
beam more brightly, warming up the
earth. Already we afe rominlcd by
the appearance of the early grass aud
weeds here and there that tho germ
natl. n season is not far distant.
You can graft your own peaches
and p'ums. Under the old peach trees
you generally find number Of seed
ling sprouts. Take them up. Cut last
years branches or shoots from u tree
You wish to reproduce. Take a piece
about six inches long, sharpen tha
big end like n long wedge. Cut off a
seeding the size Of your spyout jnst
above tho root. Split th" root, insert
the wedge. tie with string and plant
in a convenient damp place. Man,
of them will 1.-Two. In the fall you Cor
set them out in the orch ard. South
ern Field.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Clerks Sale.

State of South Carolina,
County cf Pickens
G. w. Griffin, Plaintiff,
Clarissa e. Looper, ct al., Defendants.
In pursuance of decretal order in
tho above stated case by Hon. James
Aldricl, presiding judge, dated Februa-
ry lost, 1906, and on file in the clerk s
Office, will sell TO the highest bidder
on saledny in April, 1906, during the le-
gal hours for sole at Pickens G. e., s.
G., the following described tract Of land
to w.t. "All that piece, parcel or tract
Of land situated. lying and being in the
county and state aforesaid, adjoining
lands of w. N. Hughes, j, Il. Robinson
and others and containing fifty acres but
by recent survey thereof the same is
found to contain fifty y-fivc and oro.fourth
acres, more or less.
Terms cash. Purchasers to pay for
papers and for recording the same.
a. J. Boggs,
mcG13w3 Clerk of Court.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

Don't deceive yourself. If you have
indigestion take Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
1t will relieve you. Rev. W. e. Hocutt,
South Mills, N. O., snys: 81 was trou-
bled with Chronic indigestion for several
years; whatever I nte seemed to cause
heartburn, sourstomach, hnttering of.my
heart, and general depression of mind
and body. My druggist recommend Ko-
dol, and it has relieved me. I an now
eat anything and sleep soundly at night.
Kodol Digests what you eat. Sold by
Pickens Drug Co. ...
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Clerks Sale.
State of South Carolina,

State of South Carolina,
County Of Pickens.
Brooks Thompson, ct al., Plaintiffs,
va.
Gabriel Thompson. ct al, Defendants
In phrsuance of decretal order in the
above stated case by Hon. james AL
dirch dated February 21st 1906, and Oh
file in the clerks office, / will sell to the
highest bidder on saleaay in April, 1906,
during the legal hours for sale at Pick
ems @. f.. s. c., the following tract Of
land to wit: "All that piece, parcel or
parcel of land situate in the county and
st"to aforesaid, lying on branch wa.
ters of South Salnda River in Pumpkin-
town township adjoining lands of Jober:
ry Rigdon, A. B. Talley, Andy McGill
and others containing one hundred acres
more or less. being the tract Of land sold
Ivy orde, of tho court of common pleas
by j. J. Lewis, 9. @. p, in the caee OF
Thompson Va. Thompson for partition.
Terms Cash. Purchasers to! ray for
papers and for recording tho same. .
A. j. Boggs,
mch1dw3 Clerk OF Court.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

My Jack, Black John, will mako
the spring season of 1906 ut Picbcns,
al Nea!ey & Gravolys stable, on every
Saturday Terms IS to insure fcnl.
Back John is Il hands high, Of rich
solid colo", aud thorough, bred Span
ish origin, and he and his get are
thoroughly guaranteed in every way.
Clayton Newton, Liberty, S. G.
321 0G 3t. u
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

and run down condition which seemed
very difficult to overcome.
"I tried several different tonics but
did not seem to get much better until I
began using Peruna. My recovery was
slow, but was improving and l was
glad to continue using it.
cat tho end Of two months my health
was restored and looked and felt much
better than had for years. Your rem
edy is we'll worthy Of recommend
and 1 am pleased to give 1T mine."-
Frank Williams,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

Just little Kodol after meals will re-
lieve that fulness, belching, gas on stom-
acI, aud nll other symptoms of indiges
ton. Kodol digests what you eat, aud
enables the stomach and digestive organs
to perform their functions naturally.
Sold by Pickens Drug co.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Pe-ru-na Contains No Marc tics.

Pe-ru-na Contains No Narcotics.
One reason why Peruna has found per-
manentuse in SO many homes is that 1t
contains no narcotic Of any kind. Pc
runa is perfectly harmless. It can be
used any length of time without acquir-
ing drug habit. Peruna does not pro-
duce temporary results. 1t is permanent
in its effect.
1t has no bad effect upon the System,
and gradually eliminates catarrh by re-
moving the cause Of catarrh. There are
multitude of homes whero Peruna has
been used off and on for twenty years.
Such.a thing could not be possible If
Peruna contained any drugs of a mar
cotic nature. All correspondence held
| strictly cOnfidentiat,
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

s SSS%>SS<N><%~N>~>~@>"SN~>~
MISS Estele Campbell, lao N. High street, Nash
Vile, Tenn, writes
TerHna helped me when almost everything else
haneo. Il was rundown from OvcrWOrk, as had
nor been able to take vacation for three years
ana naturally my nerves we're all u1Sfrung and n
was greatly I'm need of rest and tonic.
IL went away for two months, but did not seem
to got my strength back, although 1 taking
prescription which the doctor gave mo before I
went away.
cat the request of my relatives with whom was
visiting, began to Peruna, and you cannot
realize how glad was when within week found
was feeling so much BETTER inside Of month
was feeling spenddly, ready and able to take up
my work agan."-EsteIlo Campbell.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
A Spring Tonic.

Almost everybody needs tonic in the
spring. Something to brace the nerves,
jnvigorato the brain, and cleanse tho
blood. That Peruna will do this Ia be-
yond all question.
We have on file thousands Of letters
which testify to tho curative and pre-
ventive value Of Pcruna in cases of
nervous depression and run down con-
ditions Of the system. We quote q
typical case:
Mr.. Frank Williams, 1896 3lth street,
New York City, member First Presby.
tcrian Church and Captain Capitol Coli
Club, writes:
"Lnst spring I suffered with malaria
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Sick H0nInc1ia.

This distressing ailment results from q
disordered condition Of the stomach. All
that is needed to effect cure is dose or
two of Chnmberlnin's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. In fact, the attack may bo ward
ed off, or greatly lessened in severity, by
taking dose of these Tablets ns soon as
the first symptom of m attack appe rs.
Sold by Pickens Drug Co. and II. N.
Hunter, Liberty.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Notice or Final Sctilcmaiit.

NOTICE is hereby given that we will
u nuke application to J. b. Mrwbcry
Esq, Judge Of Probate for Pickens
county, in the State of South Carolina
on 18th day Of April. 1906, at II o'clock
III the forenoon, or ns soon thereafter ns
said application can he heard, for leave
to make final settlement of tho estate
OF j. j. Morgan, deceased, and obtain
discharge as executors.
j. X. Lathcm,
B. A. Morgan,
mch13V4 Exncutcre
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Base Ball Goods
Garden Seeds
Stock Powders.

Young Americans caught with the first item,
think. All the paraphernalia for good ball team
here. IInuf Scd-
Garden seeds interests the cook. The good
housewife nice carly vegetables to adorn her
table and if she will th1t the garden is properly
prepared and have the seed sold by planted there
2, in she will always have nice dinner when company
drops in.
. Stock Powders! No well balanced man, and
pccaly the farmer, wants to handle poor, scrawny
down stocl<-to prevent this condition and to always
have stock horsc, cattle, Chickens hogs) that is both
the envy and admiration Of your friends enemies and
neghbors, stock ndcondon powders Will
guarantee them, if you plenty Of feed with them
and don't forget the curry comb and brush and plenty
of good bedding.
y ~ IT Prescription Work Our Speciality 1t II y
Thanking you for past favors and hoping merit
tinuancc by honest treatment and fair dealng
pICKENS DRUG COMPANY
Drugs, Prescriptions and Stationery.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

J. +. Brock, woodworkman, in the
Ashmoro building, is prepared to
mend or make over your vehicles and
do general line of repair work. Saw
setting and Sharpening speciality.
Givo me q call when in need of gen
crol repair work. Prepared to do all
kinds of pipe cutting and fitting. If
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Bridge Notice.

1 will let to the lowest bidder on tho
31st day of March, 1906 at IL o'clock, u 8.
m. the bridge over the creek at O. Fl.
Carpenter's. the rebuilding said bridge,
and also the building of bridge over
Gnorges Creek near Vineland school
house. "A. B. Talley,
td. Co, Com.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

FOR SALE "A good horse aud
buggy, cheap. Auilnal nice buggy
and druught horse. Apply to j. Il.
Kown, at Ncaley & GraveIy's stable.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

NOTlCE-l have sweet potatoes
for sale, the Queen of the South. b.
Z Kelly, Liberty, S. g.. r =. D. Ne. 9.
3 Id OG ST..
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28
Bridge Notice.

[ will bo at the EasIey bridge On the
30th day of March, 1906 at IL o'clock to
let to. the lowest bidder the repairing of
The approach to said bridge.
A. B. Talloy,
I'd % Corn
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

II you want an oil tank, pair Of
counter scales, tobacco cutter, paper
cutter or anv other kiud Of cntter call
on J. y. Moore.
The Pickens sentinel-journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1903-1906, 1906-03-28

GO acres. 10 good creek bottom
acres, well timbpred. 5 room dwul.-
ing. Corn Mill, Saw Mill and Cotton
Gin, with fine water power. Situated
8 miles from Greenville on ths Hunt 8
bridge road. This can bo Bought
dirt cheap. Call and see us Price
$500.
j. ID. Holder & Co.