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The state herald., 1913-12-26
TRULY A VALUABLE HOUND
Visitor From Costa Rioa Tells Story
Which Some People Might Find
u Hard to Believe.

At last the existence OF the banana
hound has been shown to be fact,
A man who Just arrived In this
country from Port Limon. Costa RicA.
not only knows all about the banana
hound. but has n drove OF them him.
self The gentleman IL Hesekiah
Spottiswood, anG for many years the
owner OF banana plantation In Costa
RieA
"is tn. banana hound u new discov.
cry up hcrc7" he asked In surprise.
MY word. how sinsularl Why. we a..
ways have them. Thcy are a very %.
sentiai adjunct TO . banana planta-
tion. indispensable almost. | should
say. What 10 tho brccdf They are
q cross between pointer and = South
American tapir.
ITS very necessary thing TO know
whom to pick the bananas from the
trees. you know when they have Al.
tnlned a certain shade OF green. then
In the time. Now It's very dificult to
have a man 40 thoroughly up In color
that he can determine this matter.
that IL where tho banana hound
eomes In. He trota the groves with
a man behind him, and scents the
lunches witch should be- picked. lie
The state herald., 1913-12-26

much because OF tho ncighborr. We
conspircd. Fran and !. Yes. she's
down nj tho carnival. you boyl"
Abbott hastily departed. Later he
found himself In n cioud.burst Of con.
fetti. on tho "city square" and when
he had cleared his eyes Of tho rod and
white snow. he saw Fran disappear.
ing like bit OF crimson glass at the
bottom OF human kaleidoscope. Fran
had thrown tho confetti. then ned--
how much brighter shs was than all
the other shifting units OF humanity.
He fought his way toward her de-.
termincdly. nndinx she was about to
be submerged. Was she actually try.
Ing to eludc him'
"Fran'" he cried reproachfuliy an
he reached her nidc, How have you
tho heart TO run away from me after
I've been lost for wooksf Nobody
knew ia ever b. fosnd"
The state herald., 1913-12-26
TRIO IN PRISON HAPPI'
STATE BOARD OF PARDoNs On.
MuTEs SENTENCES.
One ParoIed, short-Term Prison.
Pardoned, One Sentence Commute
and Six Applications Denlea.
Newspaper Union News servic.

Wsstsra Newspaper Union News Seryic.
Denver.-The State Board Of p,
dons commuted one life sentence n,
murder. arranged for the parole Of A,
other life sentence convict and n,
dered the immediate parole Of a u,,,
oner sentenced in 1911 for term 4
scven to nine years for assault to kin
Henry w. Smith, a negro who wa,
sentenced by Judge Greeley w. Whit
ford March Z. 1905, to life imprisoD
ment for the murder of Paris Bran
lett on Market street during a saloon
brawl, received clemency. his term be-.
ing reduced to fifteen years.
Juan Cristobal Tafoya, convicted 0,
numbering a Mexican named Grelp
near Sopris. Feb. II. 1907, and sen.
tenced to life Imprisonment, is to be
paroled within the next year.
Evidence wars introduced tending t,
show that the Staying might have beer
justifiable. Tafoya also being wound
ed in the fight and having been nea
death for several months.
Joseph Jobstraibizer, sentence
from Gilpin county June IS, 1911, b
Judge Mccall, b term of seven t
nine years for assault to kill, is to b
paroled Immediately. Evidence shove
that the staying was an accident
Several other cases were continue
ard six applications for clemenc
were denied.
The state herald., 1913-12-26

window, where sometimes imagine
hear faint, far-away sound. ! judge
it's from some carnival band. Take
this chair and listen attentiyely;
your ears are younger-now!"
Abbott did not get all Of this be-
cause of the Gargantuan roar that
swept through the window, but he
gravely tilted his head, then took the
proffered eartrumpet; You are
right" he said, Il hear something"
It's the street fair" she announced
triumphantly. But sometimes it's
louder. How fine you look, Abbott
just as II your conscience doesn't
hurt you for disappearing without
leaving clue to the mystery. You
needn't be looking around. sir-Fran
isn't here"
Il wonder where she is?" Abbott
smiled. I'm dreadfully impatient to
tell her the good news. Mrs. Jeffer-
son. I'm TO teach in college-it's a
much bigger thing than the position |
lost here. And | have a chance to
work out some ideas that know Fran
will like. | used to think that every
thing ought to be left precisely as it
is. because it's been that way SO long
i mean the church; and schools;
and-and society. But I've made up
my mind that nothing is right. unless
1t works right"
Mrs. Jefferson listened in desperate
anparUasc u-at,b ha h,.o~a.s
Exactly" he responded hastily "If
a watch doesn't run. what's the use OF
its being pretty? And II churches de-
velop gift of tongue instead OF char.
acter, what's the value OF their pray.
ers and songs? And I've concluded
that If schools don't teach us how to
live, they have the wrong kind OF
springs and wheels Where is Fran.
Mrs. Jefferson?"
STILL" she temporized I'VE can't
get along without watches. Abbott"
No. nor schools. nor churches. But
they must have good works. Is Fran
down at the fair. do you think7"
The other bent toward him stealth.
lily. Ask where Mrs. Gregory is" she
said. wonderfully significant.
"weil?"
Abbott. listen: She's gone a.visit.
ing!"
'Visiting!" Abbott was surprised
Yes. visiting. she that hasn't been
on this place TO visit soul for ages
tell you. boy. times have changed
here. Maybe you think nobody'd be
left at home to visit; but Fran has
found that there is woman In town
that she used to know. and the woman
has mighty sick child. and Lucy
has gone to sit by II. SO the mother
can rest Think OF that. Abbott. think
OF Lucy going anywhere. My! Have
you heard that we've lost u secretary
at this place? mean the future Mrs
Bob. Yes. she's gone I'D as soor
have thought OF the courthouse being
picked up and set In the parlor."
Mrs. Jefferson drew back and said
succinctly: Fran did IT."
Her cap quivered as she leaned for
ward again. Get her to tell you ali
about It We darsen't sp@ak about 1,
The state herald., 1913-12-26

look at him. A smile slipped from the
corner Of one eye, to get caught ut the
corner of her demure mouth. when
you disappeared. you left me yourself.
A friend always does. I've had you all
the time"
Abbott glowed. "Still, it isn't exact
ly the same as II had been able to
touch your hand. Suppose we shake
hands. little friend; what do you
say?"
81 don't say anything" Fran retort-
ed; 81 Just shake" -
Her handclasp was so hearty that
he was slightly disconnected. Was her
friendship so great that 1t left no room
in her heart for something greater
Il want to talk to you, Fran. talk
and talk, oh. just about all the long
night through! Come. let me take
you back home"
Home? Me? Ridiculous! But III
tell you the best place that ever was.
for the kind of talking you and |
want to do to each other. Abbott 1t
won't matter to you-will it, 1t what
place l say to meet me- at about half
past nine?"
Why. Fran! It's not eight O'Clock" :"
the courthouse clock to find 1t stopped.
and then consulting his watch. DO
you think am going to wait till"
It'll half-past nine" said Fran. non
chalantly. Very well. them
But what will we do in the mean
time. II we're not to talk till"
''We?" she Knocked him. Listen.
Abbott, don't look go cross. I've a
friend In town with sick daughter.
and she's real friend so | must go
to help her. while"
He was both mystified and disap-
pointed. Il didn't know you had any
such friends in Littleburg." he remon-
strated. remembering how unkind
tongues had set the village against
her.
Fran threw back her head. and her
gesture was full of pride and conf.
dence. "oh!" she cried. 'the town is
full of my friends"
He could only stare at her in dumb
amazement.
'All right. then" she said with the
greatest cheerfulness. "at half.past
nine. You understand the date-nIne.
thirty. or course you wouldn't have
me desert friend in trouble. Where
shall we meet. Abbott-at nine.thirty
Shall we say. at the Snake Eater's!"
Go. Fran" he exclaimed. "l'll wait
for you as long as must. even n its
the eternity OF nine-thirty; and I'd 90
anywhere In the world to meet you
even to the den OF the Snake. Eater"
That's the way for n friend to
talk!" she declared. suddenly radian,
"a full Fran.sun. now. instead OF the
slender penetrating Fran.beam.
Seeing leg-lined lane opening be
fore her. she darted forward.
Abbott called-"But can't promise
to talk to you as friend. when we
meet-I mean. Just ms a friend"
Fran looked back at him. still daz
zling. Il only ask you to treat me a.
WELL" she said with assumed humility.
'ss we are told we ought to treat our
enemies"
The state herald., 1913-12-26

WAS she killed." Abbott asked.
concealing his astonishment over ST.
mons evident acquaintance with the
black tent before which they had
paused.
WELL" Simon reluctantly conceded.
"n-n-no, she wasn't to say killed-but
dreadfully bruised up. Abbott. very
painful. saw it all; this carnival has
put new life into me-here! Get your
ticket in jiffy. or all the seats'll be
taken. You can't stand there like that
give me your quarter, know how
to jump in and get first place That
ticket agent knows me; I've been in
five times"
From high platform before the
black tent, a voice came through n
megaphone: THE Big Show The
Big Show. See those enormous lions
riding in baby carriages while La Con
izetti makes other lions dance the
fandango to her violin. See those
Here. Abbott. follow!" called the
breathless Simon Jefferson. "Of course
we'll see what's there-no use listen
ing to him. like an introduction In a
novel OF Scott's telling It all first You
follow me-"
Abbott laughed aloud at Simon's
ability as they pushed their way un.
der the tent
"Uh-huh. now see that!" groaned
Simon reproachfully, as he looked
about. Every seat taken. tell you,
you've got to lift your feet to get into
this show. Well. hang on to the rope
don't let anybody gouge you out of
standing room"
At least two-thirds OF the space un-
der the tent was taken up by tiers OF
seats formed of thin. and apparently
fragile. blue planks. springy to the
foot and deafening to the ear. From
hardened ground to fringed tent.ceil.
ing. these overlapping rows OF narrow
boards we're brimming with men. WON.
en- and children who, tenacious OF
their. holdings. seemed each to con
p'tain in his pockets the feet OF him who
sat Immediately behind
The seats faced an immense cage
which rose almost to the roof. As yet.
It was empty. but smaller adjoining
cages promised an animated arena
when the signal should be given
Gregory and Grace Noir had sought
refuge on the highest seat. where they
mighe overlook the crowd. here. with
heads bent forward as II TO avoid the
canvas. they hoped to escape observa.
ton. Thanks TO the influx OF country
folk. Littleburg citizens were rarely
to be seen at such shows until a later
and more fashionable hour Gregory
was relieved to find his topmost plank
filled with strangers.
"All goes WELL" he said. pressing
Grace's hand. Nobody will hnd oui
that we have been In here"
Watch for Mr.. Clinton" Grace
counseied cautiously. III he comes
In. stoop lower"
They're all strangers. Grace. Provi
dence Is with us-there's Simon JefYer
son!" He WAS too amazed to think OF
concealment.
Hush! Yes--and Abbott Ashton
Gregory pulled his hat over his
eyes
Into the tent streamed fresh body
Of sisht-seers. Simon. swinging to the
The state herald., 1913-12-26
CHAPTER XXI.
The Street Fair,

Litticburg was trembling under the
fearful din OF a carnival too big for Il.
vAen Abbott Ashton. after his weeks
Of absence returned TO and himself at
Hamilton Gregory door He dlscov.
crvd old Mr.. Jefferson In tho front
roDm-this July oigh,-beoause old
age IL on no fneldly terms with rail-.
ting dow; but every window was open.
"cone In" she cried. delighicd at
stytt Of hts ea>dsomc. smiling fscc--
h. I'D bean t,eiiiny most Of tl,e time
exa.nx Sn drfvs frou, simm,owr with
1sAsS Cnssa -hsss ! ~ ~ he
The state herald., 1913-12-26
No Joy XIaIt.

A Glasgow journalist who was caro-.
Iess OF his personal appearance was
assigned TO write something about a
show at . leading Glasgow theater.
lie presented his card NJ a boz once.
Ths manager came out and looked
At the dishcveled visitor dubiously.
Did you come here to write soms-
thing about the play-to work." he
asked.
DO you think I'd come to your
thcaier for amusement" asked the
journalist M he staikcd out.-satur.
day Evening Post
The state herald., 1913-12-26
Governor Refuse, ple. o, strikers.

Dcn,er.-A committee from the
Trades and Labor Assembly was told
b, Governor Ammons that he would
not change the military rules TO per
init release Of leaders OF the Unit
cd Mine Workers OF America until Il
WAS shown To him that the ciyil au.
horitics had control OF the situation
In the southern camps. The commit
tee wanted the civil authorities 10
take charge Of the prisoners.
The state herald., 1913-12-26
Say. fund. MIl! ee For,heonInq.

Denver.-A good part OF the $780,
900 advanced by the Denver national
banks for payment Of the troops In
coal fields has been paid out. As to
provisions for the future. John c.
Mitchell. president OF the Denver Ma
tionnl bank. said: when the present
supply Of money Is exhausted other
funds will he forthcoming. Provisions
will be made to take care OF as many
warrants as are necessary In this mat
ter"
The state herald., 1913-12-26

UlB cage, BTuMDieu AT DelnB elDOWou
by weary mothers and broad.chested
farmers.
The band entered and squatted upon
blue boxes In one corner. Snowy red
coats we're removed in Difference to
sweltering heat. and melody presided
in undress. Three bears, two clowns
and bicycle sharpened interest In
what was to come. whetting the mind
upon jokes blunter than the intelli.
gence OF the audience. Even the band
ceased playing though that had not
seemed possible; its depressing an.
daptinos had not only subdued the
bears, rendering them as harmless as
kittens. but had mournfully depressed
the audience.
Into this atmosphere of tanned inert.
ness, suddenly flashed a little figure
whose quivering vitality comnuni
Gated electric thrills. Even the clowns
moved less like treadmill horses. as
they took their stations at the smaller
cages, waiting to lift the gates that
would admit the restless lions into the
central cage.
The form that had appeared--one
knew not whence-was that of a slight
woman, dressed in a short skirt OF
blue. and bodice OF white satin. The
trimmings which ran In all directions,
were rich in pendants Of gold and
rubies. Above all. there was the al.
Turing mystery of a crimson mask
which effectually hid the woman's
face.
Simon whispered into Abbott's al.
ways unready ear: THAT ism. La
Confetti. Wonder what this means !
La Confetti is much more OF a WON.
an than this one, and she doesn't wear
mask. or much Of anything else. La
Confetti doesn't care who sees her
Why. this is nothing but a mere-I
tell you now, II she amt on to her Job,
| mean to have my money back" 81.
mon glowered.
Abbott stared in great perplexity.
Then who is she?" he exclaimed "Si.
mon-doesn't she remind you oi-of
some one we know?''
Nav. She's got on La Gonizetti's
dress. and her voice has the show.
girls clangy-tin-p n-panny-whangdood
but that's all recognize"
Abbott wondered that Simon failed
to notice the similarity between the
show-girl's movements and those OF
Fran. This woman had Fran's form.
To be sure the voice was entirely dif.
ferent. but the rapidity and decisive.
ness OF action. and the air OF authority,
were Fran's very own. However. the
show-girls hands were as dark as an
Italians. while Fran's were-weil. no,
so dark. at any rate.
Abbott's brow did not relax He
stood motionless. staring at every.
thing before him with painful intent.
ness.
Up near the roof. Gregory and
Grace scarcely observed the entrance
OF the lion-tamer. Secured rom
espial. absorbed In each other, they
were able. thanks to the surrounding
ciamor OF voices. to discuss their fu.
ture plans with some degree OF conn.
dence.
Simon told Abbott-"Anyway. no
amateur would rub up against those
beasts. SO | guess it's all right. They
ainV but two lions: bill says ten /;
man that wrote the bill was the other
eight. ] reckon"
cro BE coNTINuEDJ
The state herald., 1913-12-26
Paris Dress gro,r,.

In Paris tho authors have woman
who sets them right M to tho dress OF
tho women they write about she
tells them whether they have used tho
right words to describe the dress and
whether tho colorn thA, are fashion.
abiv are named, Tho woman who does
this 10 always anonymous. and no one
but herrelf and tho author IL aware
OF her sIistenca
The state herald., 1913-12-26
AId tor eIrd. A.k,d By shInn.

Denver.--An appeal TO the citizen,
OF the stat. was issued By James A
Shinn. state game and fish eommin
rioner. In which he asks all people 10
help feed the pheasnnta. quail and 9th,
er birds which are without food sinc,l
the heavy snow. and will perish ur
lesh assisted. In Denver and vicinity
particularly. large number Of phear
ants have been found weakened from
long flight and lack OF food, Hun
dreda of fiounderinr and halplesf
pheasnn,s and nparrows sought Enrlc
wood M a place Of refuge.
The state herald., 1913-12-26

stands In front OF the tree and gives
long moan. which sounds familiar TO
the siren at Sandy Hook. Then he
points to n particular bunch with his
tail.
The scent of the hound 10 uncrrink,
II has never beou known TO fail.
And you never heard Of thcmy'
The state herald., 1913-12-26
L.bor Men to su. stat. Officials.

Denvor.- State officials. includine
Governor AmmoDs and Attorney Gen
.ral Farrnr, members OF the militar,
ecurt which has been sitting Mt Wal
rcnbnrs and individual officers OF the
state militia. are to face damage suits
OF $4,000 each. to be brought. accord
Ing to plans made public, by the Unit
cd Mine Workers of America.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
Montyale School
Closed Friday

Montvale school closed last
Friday, 2lst. after a most sue
cessful session. Miss Irene
Hendricks was the capable and
popular teacher this year.
Three prizes were offered the
pupils and awarded. The prize
for the pupil advancing the
most during the session was
awarded to Thaylia Chastain;
and the prizes for making most
headmarks were awarded to
Walter Gravley and Carrie Por-
ter.
County Superintendent Hal
lum was present and made an
excellent address on education.
The patrons and trustees of
this school have raised enough
money to build another room to
their present building this sum-
mer, and next year Montvale
will have two teachers.
Although only two years old,
this is already an excellent
school and has a large atten-
dance, but the patrons are not
going to stop until they have a
rural graded school.
Keep your eye on Montyale.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
J. T. Brown Dead.

j. T. Brown died near Enoree,
in Spartanburg county, March
18th, 1913, and was buried at
Antioch church the day follow
ing his death.
Mr.. Brown was a native Of
Pickens county, having been
born ard raised one mile north
of Griffin church. He was 73
years old and leaves a widow
and four daughters, besides five
brothers, one sister and many
other relatives to mourn for
him. His living brothers and
sisters are, w, Silas Brown Of
Resaca, Ca, H. J. Brown of
PIainville, Ca. j A. Brown of
near Pelzer, S. H. and R. B.
Brown and Mrs. Sallie Chap
man of this county.
He was a Confederate veteran
and was one of the first to take
up arms for his country, joining
the 4th Regiment, Company H.
He was captain of R. Y. II.
Griffin's company and was later
transferred to the 37th Virginia
Cavalry where he served until
the surrender.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
G.K, Hendricks. Dead.

George K. Hendricks of this
county, died last Tuesday and
was buried the day following
his death at Oolenoy.
Mr.. Hendricks was an hon
ored citizen and we'll known all
over the county. He was mar
ried three times. His first wife
was Miss Elizabeth Keith, and
to them were born five children,
two Of whom are dead. The
living children are Mrs. L. A.
Roper and Mrs. T. L. Roper Of
this county and John S. Hen
dricks of Alabama. His second
wife was Miss Jane Gilstrap.
and the third was Miss AvaliIa
Porter.
Mr.. Hendricks was a son of
Col. John O. Hendricks. He
was a Confederate soldier in
Company III. 2d S: G.. volun-
teers. While in the army he
contracted measles and it was
supposed that the measles set
tied in one of his arms which
had been broken. and his hand
was drawn leaving him a Grip
pie for life. He was a member
of Oolenoy Baptist church for
forty years. He leaves a wife,
three children, one sister and a
brother, besides many relative
and innumerable friends to
noun his death.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
PickenS Route ;.

As | haven't seen anything
from this section lately, | will
trv and send in a few dots.
Mrs. Edgar Alexander and
sister, Miss Floride Field
of this section, visited in Green
vile last week.
On last Sunday afternoon an
egg hunt was given at the home
of Nj. and Mrs. II. J. Welborn,
which was greatly enjoyed by
all present.
Robert Welborn spent last
Friday night with Ben Field.
\ very successful school was
closed at Twelve Mile last Fri
day. 1t was taught by Prof. H.
A. Townes~
Rev. R. H. Lupo filled his reg
a,ar appointment at Salem
church Sunday and delivered a
fine sermon.
Robert Welborn spent Sunday
night in Plckens.
Rev. w. G.. Seaborn filled his
regular appointment at Noun
tain Grove church Sunday.
School Girl.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
Pickens Route Z.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Hunnicutt
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G.. Childress.
Miss Nettie Porter Of Pickens,
visited Miss Lizzie Garrett last
Saturday night.
Miss Mary Hunnicutt and her
aunt, Mrs. E. G. Childress, spent
last Monday with their aunt,
Mrs. \. \. Christopher at Pick
ems.
Miss Mary Hunnicutt enter
tanned several of her friends
last Sunday. Those present
were: Misses Lizzie Garrett,
Nettie Porter, Her Lark and
Genia Stephens. Messrs. Jake
Porter, Noah Lark, Ralph Gar
rett, Arthur Stephens, Walter
Bolding and Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Bolding.
Misses Vessie and Lille Lewis
visited Miss Naude Parrot last
Sunday. PapaS Cook.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
Killed in Pool Rooms and Sun
dav Movie.

Thirty victims of the Omaha
tornado were killed in a Sunday
movie picture show.
Between forty and fifty were
killed in q pool room patronized
by negroes.
The Diamond" motion pic
ture theater was almost filled to
the doors when the tornado
came, and thirty victims were
killed outright, while many
others We're injured, There was
no time for escape from the
Sunday afternoon performance,
which was the largest attended
of the Easter Sabbath.
The pool room hall was swept
from its foundations, and in the
crash between forty and fifty
Sunday afternoon visitors were
crushed to instant d, ath
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1913-03-27
New Enterprise
For PickenS.

Pickens is to have a new
manufacturing enterprise. The
Dixie Daisy Haystack Ventila-
tor Co. have purchased the nee
essary machinery and will man
ufacture haystack ventilators
here. The building formerly
used bv B. E. Grandy for his
planning mill near the depot, has
been secured and the plant will
begin operation about April Is:
The capacity of the plant will
be from 24OO to $500 ventilators
a day. The article to be manu-
factured was recently invented
and patented by J. F. Harris of
Pickens, and it is said will save
twice as much hay as the old
way of saving it. It will be a
great thing for the farmers and
the cost is small.
The company is capitalized at
$4,000. The charter has been
issued and the officers are J.
Med. Bruce, president and
treasurer: ]. F. Harris, vice
president and general manager,
and T. J. Mauldin, secretary
The stockholders are the presi-
dent, vice president, secretary,
and R. E. lBruce, 6. A. Ellis,
W. I. Bates, I. NJ. Mauldin, B.
Lewis, and A. NJ. Morris. That
they have great faith in the
good qualities of the ventilator
is shown by the fact that all the
stock was subscribed in three
hours.
Travelling salesmen will be
put on the road and an extensive
advertising campaign inaugu-
rated. Orders for many thous-
and have already been secured.
We wish the company great
and hope it will be the
means of helping the farmers
everywhere to realize more on
their hay.