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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
MEAT TRUST AND THE PUBLIC
Restoration Of Competition at Least
Holds Prospect Of Affordlng
Some Relief

Reports that the meat trust, rather
than contest civil suit following the
failure OF the recent criminal prosecu-
ton, will dissolve voluntarily, are &C
conpanied by the threat that dissolu-
ton will be succeeded by an tmme-
diate rise IN prices because the pack
ers can do business more cheaply as
a trust than as separate companies
The hunor Of this idea lies, OF course.
IN the assumption that the public has
really received the benefit OF those
Economies In operation" which have
been the main standby IN most trust
promotion prospectuses. If any con-
sumer could recall reduction IN meat
prices following the progress OF the
trusts development this argument
would be more impressive. But "hen,
on the contrary, the growth toward
trust perfection has be2n marked oy
steadily increasing prices despite she
assertion that the pacaers can opef-
ate more cheaply as g trust than as
separate comnanies. r-he thra2t to tnrce
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

Wei! TO Grsed Ones Thoughts.
TIE :.yr L: our thinking de-
ter.uinc he tu;e OF Our ideals
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Work Of the Tariff Board.

Congressman Palmer Of this state
has made strong speech supporting
Congressman Redfield's merciless dis
section of the tariff boards report on
WOODEN goods. and the Democrats OF
the house show determination to hold
out to the last against any effort the
senate may make to secure an appro-
priation to support the rather ex-
pensive board for another year.
The board has done work of some
value, and 1t has done as we'll as any
set of men could do. 1t has been in
dustrioas and impartial. But the duty
assigned 1t was impossible politically
and economically, and there is no use
in perpetuating It's existence for Sc
ries of years in order to get further
reports which can do nothing for the
settlement of the tariff issue.-Phtla-
delphia Record.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
,LEEcB A WEATHER PROPHET
Actions os the Small Insect in Jar
Will Tell You What You
May Expect.

A leech kept in glass jar Of wa
Ter is an excellent weather prophet.
The jar should contain about three
gills of water, which should be
changed once a week in summer, ev-
cry ten days in winter.
When the leech lies at the bottom
Of the jar and curled up in spiral
form you may reasonably rely on fine
weather.
If, however, it creeps Up to the
top Of the jar and remains there,
rain is coming.
When the leech darts about its
lodging with great swiftness, it is
not suffering from pain, but is
telling you to look out for wind.
If hurricane is on its way the
leech will be more out of the water
than IN and will have conyulsive
movements. The jar, by the way,
should be only partially filled with
water, while the top should be GOV.
eSsd with wsf6msssalisn msssalisn
When Jack Frost is going to pay
Us q visit the leech behaves as when
foretelling fine weather.. e., he lies
at, the bottom of the jar; but when
snow is coming he climbs right up
to the mouth Of the jar and sticks
there.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
RIdino TO Destruction.

Just how far plutocratic or trust
control Of the nations industry and
wealth is responsible for the increas-
ing burden of the higher cost OF liv-
ing, is q problem for calm and sane
investigation that We may IN an Or
derly and conservative way readjust
ourselves to changed economic condi-
tons. 1t is situation that calls for
the highest wisdom and self-restraint,
for America is facing grave crisis
that will test our institutions to the
foundations. 1t is for this reason that
We must deplore and condemn the
fatuous folly Of these princes OF mo-
ropoly. who, like the coal barons, IN
arrogant defiance of public opinion
and public needs. add fuel to the smol-
Gering fires Of unrest and discomfort.
They are carrying lighted torches into
a powder magazine.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
FuTlLlTY OF EDUCATION.

Dr.. Lawrence c. Abbott Of Cleve-
land, at the recent convention of rail-
way surgeons in Philadelphia, said
Of q safety device that has averted
many railway accidents:
1sThe advantage of this device is
now almost universally recognized.
Indeed, the railroader who disputes
Its advantage is as antiquated as the
old residenter who said:
"Eddication be hanged! ThaTs
young Bill smithers took an engi-
neesin' course in a correspondence
school and then put up sign on his
carriage house, and hadn't no better
sense than to spell carriage" 'sgar-
ags"p"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
MYSTERY IN RUN OF TIDES
Man Has Never Been Able to Learn
All the Reasons for the Currents
of the Ocean.

The to~nsman whose acquain,
ance with the silvcrv sea is usual
confined TO that made during h
summer holidays finds the question
of the tides most przzling. He knows
that the tides rise and fall twice in
twenty-four hours, and that they are
affected by the moon, and there his
knowledge ends.
As matter of face, tides vary
considerably. Round about our own
coasts are to be found some Of the
most terrible and dangerous tidal
races and currents in the world; they
are due to the presence of SO much
narrow, broken land.
Out in the open ocean the speed OF
the waves is amazing, but nearer
land tides travel far more slowly.
Down south the attraction of the
moon raises an enormous wave thaC
courses round the world from Cape
Horn to the Cape of Good Hope, 11n-
broken by intervening land.
Off the west coast of Scotland
there is whirlpool known as the
"Caldron of the Spotted Seas"
where the tide races at the speed Of
a mountain torrent. On the River
Amazon, again, the tide forms a
moving wall Of water thirty feet
high, and reaching from bank to
bank as it rushes inland from the
ocean.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
CATERPILLAR CRUSADE IN CAN
ADA

Archbishop Bruchesi will enlist
the members of the Catholic church
Of the province in crusade against
the tent caterpillar. Owing to tie
prevalence of wet weather this year
there are on unusually large number
of these pests in the fruit trees
throughout the province.
The archbishop is greatly interest
ed in fruit culture, and when his at
tention was drawn to the presence of
the caterpillars he issued instruc-
tions to the clergy to have their par
ishioners take immediate steps to de-
stroy nests. Attention to the mattcr
now will mean the saving Of the
fruit crop.-Montreal Correspon-
dence Toronto Globe.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Formal Spanish Courtesy.

In Andalusian houses no refresh
uents are offered to callers except on
the saints day Of the hostess when a
large trayful OF ,dulces or cakes is
handed around. These dulces are or
namented with little sugar images Of
saints and angels. II 1t is first call
that is being made, the hostess offers
her house and everything 1t contains
to the callers, who in reply bow. say
ing that the house is in the best
hands in the world and that their
only wish is that the present owner
may long have health and happiness
to enjoy it.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Gigantic Loaves Of Rreas

The biggest loaves Of bread baked
to be eaten are those made In France
or Italy. In the case of the pipe
bread Of the latter country, the loayes
are between two and three feet in
length, and occasionally even longer;
while the French people make their
loaves in the shape Of Very long rolls
Of bread ranging from four to five
feet, and in a few instances over six
feet In length.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
sEllEvE IN SACRED WATERS
Aoas Custom Has Made Tank Place
ct Pilgrimage for the Faithful
In india.

4 remarkable Indian ceremony is
the Kumbakonam Mammalian fes-
6val- This feast takes place once e
year. but the Hindu gods are sup
posed to visit the sacred tank on
each twelfth anniversary. It is said
that the god Brah1na once requested
silva TO collect the essence Of all the
waters in the world
Il is understood that silva sue
eeeded in doing this, placing the
anid in q pot which he hid away on
the top Of mountain. During the
Hood this pot doated away from its
position and when the waters sub
sided it rested at a spot some dis
Sance away now known as Kumba-
eapam-
s&e, who happened to be hunting
In the vicinity, saw the pot and
drawing his bow and arrow shot at
It with disastrous results. The wa
ser rushing outs filed hollow and
This at the present time is the re-
nowned tank. This tank is now q
place of pilgrimage, where during
Rhe festival untold thousands Of the
faithful dip themselves in the won
deeful water, which is credited with
all sorts Of magical attributes
Wide World.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
eroxerhs Little Changed.

The well-known old proverb, "one
swallow does not make q sprsngt" ls
indigenous to England, Germany ana
Russia. but in the sunny south II
takes the form. "One flower does not
make a garland" IN Italy We find,
HE who grasps all gets iess;" In
France, He who embraces too much
binds badly" and in Northern Europe,
Grasp all, lose all"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
WEALTHY WoMAN's KIND ACT.

! Mrs. George H. A1cFadden Of
Philadelphia has given her summer
home at Rosemont, Pa, Hilldale
farm, to the University hospital to
be used as convalescent home for
women sufficiently recovered to be
out Of the hospital and yet not well
enough to go to work. Six women
at time will be accommodated, and
in her home they viii be treated as
her guests. She will besides pay all
expenses of transportation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

DIR. Evans. .Ex-Commissioper of Health,
SAYS: There is almost no relation pc
tween skin diseases and the blood. The
skin must be cured through the skin
The germs must be washed out; and so
salves have long ago been found worth.
Iess. The most advanced physicians OF
this country are now agreed on TINS, ano
are orescribing a wash Of wintergreen,
tbymol tt and other ingredients for eczema
and all other skin diseases. This com
pound is known as ODD. Prescription
for Eczema.
Dr. Holmes, the well known skln spe-
ciaIist writes: II am convinced that the
Odd. Prescription is as much specific
for eczema as quinine for malaria. We
have been prescribing the Odd. remedy
for years"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Yarn Of tho Deep Blue Sea.

One Of the most unique OattIes eFef
witnessed between creatures Of the
sea occurred several years ago in the
Pacific. Frank Bulle1, sailor. tells
Of seeing a duel between whale and
an octopus. The arms Of the mon
ster were entwined about the huge
head Of the whale. The octopus had
ewes a foot in diameter, and q head
large enough to contain $50 gallons.
The whale was victorious.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Chollv-Tell your sister that l
am here. Here's ten cents for your
Willie-Yes, sis said there'd be
trouble if | said she was in.
BEAUTY OF THE WORLD.

The rainbow is of quite as much
use in its way as is the rain that falls
to make the corn grow.
Clouds are not only Gods sprink-
ling-puts to increase the supply of
potatoes, they are Gods paints which
he laws upon the canvas of the eye
ming sky to make souls grow by their
feast Of beauty,
Apple trees are not designed to
produce apples alone, but apple bios
SONS as well, for bees and loves
eyes to feed on.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Floating Cannery.

4 new phase OF scientific manage
meat has been put into operation out
on our progressive Pacific coast by
the conversion of the good old ship
Glory Of the Seas into a floating can
merry OF salmon. There Is the whole
proceedings right on one floating spot
catching, cleaning. cooking. can
ming. boxing and then, when the hold
Is full Of the seasons pack OF cases,
a tow OF the factory into port and the
market.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Exnart Duty on Food Products.

Why rage and puzzle about the high
cost of living? The solution is easy
and the cause palpable. We no longer
produce enough to feed the people
cheaply; then put an export duty on
meats and foodstufs and take @port
duty off all coming IN.
Why should the comparatively few
packers and farmers thrive to excess
while the entire nation suffers? They
would still sell all they can produce.
out it would be sold at home. to the
benefit of all
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
A,n EARNING RIGHT Ways.

An English lady, long resident IN
Tokyo once wrote to a friend faat
the impulse Of her japanese MAIDS Is
always to sew on cuffs frilis and
other similar things topsy tuT.yy ana
snsi6e out. Since the publication OF
such reports the art OF neeoieWoFA
has BEEN greatly improved IN japan
Several Of the English methods nave
haen taught with great success, Il
only to judge by the lovely ora"1
thread work SOLD in great quantities
IN Great Britain,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Disconnected BY Sneeze.

The world has now well-nlgh for
gotten NJ. Vivier, the once famous
Fench-horn player, who was so IN
nerved by the late Lord Houghton's
blowing his nose at critical moment
Of his performance that he threw up
all his London engagements. "Ah,
he would say after this, "the English
have terrible noses. They remind you
Of the day OF judgment"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
llEATHsBRUCE,gMORR CO., Pickens, S. {.
Doctors Use This for Eczema

Prescription for eczema and absolutely
guarantee that It will take away the
itch the instant you apply it.
skin trouble we would like to have you
come to our store, for we have had the
agency Of this remedy for so many
years that we can tell you all about
Odd. Prescription and how 1t cures
eczema. In fact, we are so sure Of what
Odd. will do for you that We will be
glad to let you have 81 bottle on our
guarantee that it will cost you nothing
unless you find that it does the work.
For that matter trial bottle for Csc
ought to be enough to absolutely prove
the merits Of the remedy.
Drop into our store anyway and we
will tell you all about this great remedy.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Reason for His Belief.

A noted German astronomer Is OF
the firm belief that Mars is inhabited.
He recently explained his belief by
remarking that If there were 10000
900 houses all led alike IN the
world and one was known to be in
habited it would be logical infer
ence to suppose that all were.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
the consumer to make good wnat ne
never had is merely adding injury to

insult
incidentally, one Of the packers. in
a lengthy defense Of high prices, ar
CUES that in the past ten years. while
there has been an increase Of popula-
ton Of 81 per cent, there has been
decrease In cattle OF 2 per cent. With
a combination forcing down prices to
cattle raisers at the same time 1t was
raising them to consumers, what else
could be expected? What encourage
ment was there to raise cattle?
If dissolution, voluntary or other
wise, fails to bring relief. or. as inti-
mated, Is actually followed by worse
conditions, it will be time to consider
further steps. The restoration OF COM
petition, or at least the restoration Of
conditions that will permit compeG-
ton, Is the point to be sought.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

In OTHER words, this world is not
merely machine shop or farm;
there's g lot OF heaven hid about in
it, and shy treasures. only discernible
in high moods.-Dr. Frank Crane,
in Woman's World.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Milton Foresaw America?

Methinks I see in my mind noble
and puissant nation rousing herser
like a strong man after sleep, and
shaking her invincible locks; me-
thinks l see her as an eagle mewing
her mighty youth, and kindling her
undazzled eyes at the full midday
beam.-John Milton.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Pleasant for Papa,

$50" said the indulgent father,
young Mr.. Nervey wants to take you
away from me-" 20! yes. replied
the dear girl, but he says he'll bring
me back after the wedding journey
He has decided that We shall board
with you."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Ultimately Reach the Goal.

Ultimately Reach the Goal.
1.-TWO hearts that beat as one" may
jangle sometimes, not because they
are actually hostile, but just because
they lose step. 1t makes awkward
marching when you are out of step
with your comrade, but you both keep
on In the same direction and with the
same purpose, all the time.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

stvle.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Hav. Their Own Methods.

Have Their Own Methods.
The daughters of the land Of flow
ers sometimes curiously reverse Euro.
pean methods. They needle their
thread instead of threading thei1
needle, and, instead Of running their
needle through the cloth. they hold it
still and run the cloth upon It.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
WASTED WORRY.

"Aluch of our worry is useless"
Yes; it is. l once bought some
stock in rubber grove and worried
two winters about frost before | as
certaincd that the trees hadn't been
planted"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
What Doubt ls.

Doubt Is not itself a crime. All
manner Of doubt, inquiry about all
manner Of objects dwels in every rea-
sonable mind. It Is the mystic WORK.
ing Of the mind on the object 1t Is
getting to know abeut.-Carlyle.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Proof of Snakes Wisdom,

Mrs. Reider with paper)| see
that the big anaconda up at the Zoo
won't eat chickens unless they are
alive. Mr.. Reider-Wise old snake!
That's the only way to beat the cold.
storage game.-Puck.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Three Kinds Of Men.

There are three kinds Of men In the
world-those (the best) who make
Jokes, those who can enjoy Jokes. and
those (the worst kind) who attempt to
explain 1okes.-G. K. Chesterton. IN
London Daily News.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Parents Get Wrong Baby.

Owing to an interchange OF the aa-
mission orders Of two baby boys who
were taken to Glasgow hospital on
the same day. one Of the babies. who
recovered before the other, was. on
being discharged, handed over to the
parents Of the other baby.-London
Mail.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

-rnat IS a consideration OF no lntpoT-
tance," replied the star. Like the
other members Of the supporting cast,
YOU are here simply to provide COM
narison that will make the audience
appreciate the excellence Of my act
ing"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

Wind Watch In the Morning.
jewelers. say that morning Is the
best time to wind a watch. as the
tightening Of the spring will protect
it from the i'll effects Of changes OF
position.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Aim of the Democratic Party.

The words Of CONGRESSMAN Redhela,
outlining the policy Of the Democratic
party, are worth remembering:
I'VE would replace protection with
seis-help, childhood with manhood,
shackles with freedom. Our industries
will never be as strong and sturdy as
they ought till they become self
reliant. For such seif-reliance the
Democratic party hopes, and hopes
with the strons confidence of a friend
and not with tl,c sinister design Of a
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Little HOPE for Him.

Old Lawyer-"Why do you feel that
your client will lose his case: Have
you exhausted every means at your
disposal To-" Young Lawyer-"No;
but | have exhausted all the means al
his disposal.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
THRIFTY.

'I don't believe You ever did any
thing in your life by way of provi-
sion for d rainy day"
'You're dead wrong there | al
ways get a rain check for the ball
game"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

Radium Would Change Climate,
Certain philosophers Or alchemists
have figured that IL enough radium
were taken to the North Pole It would
alter the climate all over the world.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Victory to Cheerful s9iTls.

Victory 70 Cheerru' s9i'>
To face life brightly as may De, 70
learn to laugh at minor troubles. 70
cultivate a sense Of humor. al! tAese
mean fewer wrinkles and longer
yeuth. The Budget knows well one
gallant woman upon whom trouble
after trouble has been heaped. and
~ho vet Is beautiful at an age when
snauy have laid aside every thought
of trying to be otherwise than de
Gently covered" and who Is fighting
the battle OF life. while her contem
pocaries are knitting by freside.-
New York Tribune.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
What Interested Her.

Aged suitor-"It is true that am
considerably older than you, but
man is as young as he feels. you know.
and" Miss Pert-"Qh. that doesn't
matter. What / want to know Is II
you are as rich as you look
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
COLD WAVE.

! Nellie-They say mustaches are
coming back.
Mamie-Do you care?
Nellie-Certainly. I think most
men look much more handsome and
knightl,y with them.
Mamie-Well, of course, l sup
pose you know. I was too young to
take notice when they went out OF
stvle.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Sid At Ihree Years of Ace.

II men lived on Saturn they would
be old at three years OF age. Saturn's
year is nearly 80 of ours in length.
That is because 1t is sT0.000,000
miles from the sun, consequently
more time is required for 1t to COM
pie,e q circuit Of its orbit
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Nulck Watsn the Hook.

No man likes 10 be called DrGne,
a lemon or an unripe pecsimmon, but
there are few who have any 5:Jec-
tons to being named es G. died
date,-Denver News.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

"NNhere is our cat tonight? ?"
81 think he's gone to a musicale
on Jones' woodshed."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
INVOLVED TERMS.

sue-I could hardly keep my
eounsenance when Ned spoke Of our
secret.
PrueBut you did, didn't you?
Sue-Oh, yes; otherwise I would
have given it away.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Makinn Marriace a Fail

Marriage is nearly always : allure
where the wife lives in c, papers
and the husband lives ou paper
sacks.-Galveston News.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
NATURAL RESULT.

$50 Dibble is playing golf for his
healthY'
eyes"
"Any Improvement?
eBis health is better, but his LAM
gnage IS worse"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Happiness.

1.-THE time to be happy Is now. The
place to be happy is here. The way
to be happy is to try and make some
body else so."-From The Philosophy
OF Ingersoll.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
THE ETERNAL FEMININE.

She-I tell you this cry of the
women has ring in it.
He--Sort of leap year noise?
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
IN THE NATURAL WAY.

gve just bought splendid talk
ing machine for $780,"
That's nothing. I got one for
TaosEhg.
Glow did you manage to dc
! that?'
sT married it"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15

Bings-Haye you seen that wom-
an lightning-change artist at the
vaudeville theater?
Bangs-No. Is she wonderful?
Bings-I should say so. She puts
on her bonnet in less than five min
utes.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
undeseryino Of Sympathy.

There is no use wasting sympathy
on man who can't be happy with
good health, good meals and good
weather.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1912-08-15
Verdict MAY Be Reserved

The trouble about becoming "a
nous overnight is that there's to- Ir-
row coming.