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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Everyone interested in honest
elections should understand that
the Australian system of voting
is only a name, it having origin
ated in South Australia many
years ago. The system of vot-
ing with open or public ballots
had become so corrupt that it
was next to impossible to get an
honest expression of the people
at the polls, and the present sys-
tenn was installed, growing more
popular as the people came to
understand that by this system
they could cast their ballots
without everyone knowing for
whom they voted or for what
measure. The system of secret
ballots is popular wherever tried,
as is evidenced by the fact that
it is never discarded when once
given a fair trial. That's why
politicians oppose it.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
S10A Reward. SlGO

The readers Of this paper viii Be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that is
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure IS the only
positive cure now known to the nledica!
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires constitutions! treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken in
teraally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. there
by destroying the foundation Of the dis
ease. and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
Address F. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Ealps Fanil@ Pills for constipation.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Ex-senator Joe Bailey of Tex
as is said to be trying to come
back to the national legislature.
His Standard Oil teeth have
been pulled, and his return to
the senate from the Lone Star
state will not be the menace to
the people it once was. Mr..
Bailey was one of the brainiest
men in the senate while he was
a member of that body. But it
takes a long time to get the
smell Of kerosene out of ones
system, and it also takes time
to get some things cut Of the
minds of some people.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

That was a novel essay" by
one Of the sweet girl GRADUATES"
at the Minnesota School of Ag-
riculture. She did a days
$ washing" on the stage as her
contribution to the graduation
exercises held recently. With
a blue gingham apron slipped
over her graduating frock she
manipulated q washing machine
and explained how the, family
wash" may be done scientific
ally, and she got more applause
than the girl who ''essayed"
about THE Pleasures of Mem
ory" or Beyond the Alps Lies
Italy" It was simply prac-
tical, common-sense : essay, /"
and one which is worthy OF en-
ulation anywhere at any time.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
Notice of Final Settlement and
Discharge

Notice is hereby given that ] will
make application to ]. B. Newbery,
ESQ, Judge of Probate for Pickens
county. in the State of South Carolina,
on the 18th day of September, 1914, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon
thereafter as said application can be
heard. for leave to make final settle
ment of the estate of Ivey Clinton Can
non. deceased, and obtain discharge as
executor of said estate.
WILLIAM CANNON,
1a Executor.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
ao<. :...lkfuI He Read
ha.,. .ayr's Wonderful
stomach Remedy.

F. T. Wade, of WillisUon, N. c.. was
the victim of stomach disorders. He
tried many remedies and took g great
deal of medicine and treatments. Re-
lief seemed long time coming.
Then he found Mayr's Wonder1u
Stomach Remedy, took dose-ano
found relief at once. He told his opin'
ion of the remedy in letter IN which
.sYour medicine has worked wonders,
I feel so much better. | am thankful
to YOU, indeed, for advertising youl
wonderful remedy in the papers, a:
otherwise l might never have known oi
Along with this letter Mr.. Wade or
dered more of the remedy. The frs
dose dose proves-no long treatment
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

South Cardinals chance" is
what the New York Times called
our recent primary. South Caro-
lima made good with her chance.
Now, as New York's primary
approaches, will she make good
and eliminate the same old
Bill" Sulzer?
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

What has become of the old
fashioned politician who issued
a statement when he was de
feated?-- Spartanburg Journal.
He is still with us. He states
that he will try it again thenext
time.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

The fact that the Australian
system Of voting is tabooed by
professional politicians ought to
make it popular with the people.
For one thing, it is honest, and
if there is any one thing that the
average politician abhors it is
honesty In elections. The dem
agogue loses his job where this
system is in vogue.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

It turns out that there are
plenty of good people in the Pal
metto state. They were wait
ing to see where they were at. -
When they got their bearings
they came up like sure enough
men.-Greensboro(N C. Record.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

The new sixteen-inch gun to
be placed in the Panama canal
Notifications, now nearing COM
pletion, will be the largest can.
non in the world, and it will
throw a larger proiectile than
any gun yet made and throw il
further--said to besixteen miles.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

A country editor wrote: Bro
ther, don't stop your paper just
because you don't agree with
the editor. The last cabbage
you sent us didn't agree with us,
either, sbut we didn't drop you
from our subscription list on
that account-Boston Transcript
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
HfS Status.

"Are you making much social prog
nsss?" asked the intimate friend Of a
newly-rich man.
"Oh, yes," answered the million
aire. "I've been playing the game for
year and 1 estimate that I am about
six feet nearer the inner pale Of so
,ciety and about six miles nearer the
poorhouse than was when started"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

A man is only limited to five
drunks in New Rochelle, n. Y,
according to. the decision Of a
Judge in that city, But, as
Booker of the Spartanburg Jour-
nal would ask, who wants to
live in New Rochelle, anyway?
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
"SaTety First. "

! The suburban car was waiting at a
turnout for the car going in the op-
hosite direction to come along. Its
shameful" complained an impatient
woman passenger, ito have to be
stopped here like this"
"well, ma'am," said the conductor
calmly, "if you want to finish your
trip in an ambulance, we can go on
and collide with the other car."-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Democratic Leader Under
wood says he sees no reason why
congress should not clear the cal
endar of all important business
and adjourn by the first Of Oc-
tober. That will give the anx-
ious members about a month in
which to do some needed fence
renairinp.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Can anybody tell us what has
become Of Coy. Hiram Johnson
of G. california ia2-Spartanburg
Journal. Probably picking prunes
for the Spartanburg breakfast
table.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Governor Blease urged the
election of Richards" SAYS a
headline in The State. He also
urged the election Of Blease for
United States senator.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
proy;no Her Love,

"You have squandered my entire
.fortune!"
well, before we were married you
asked ne II would love you as well
if you were poor, and I said I would,
and have made you poor to con-
vince you I told the truth"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

For wager a Chicago man
got on the outside of a gallon Of
ice cream and washed it down
with twelve glasses of soda.
Then it required the services Of
a plumber to get him in normal
condition.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

= Eileen-viola Is to be married In
July. She always said she meant to
be June bride. I wonder how it
happened she wasn't?
Eleanor think it was the fault OF
the man, who neglected to ask her
in time.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
The Difference.

In China the parties desiring a di'
vorce break a chopstick in the pres.
ence of witnesses" said Mrs. Gabo.
And in this country they break
broomstick in the absence of witness
es," returned Mr. Gabb.-Cincinnat'
Enquirer.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

What has become of the old
fashioned grocer who used to put
sand in his sugar. asks the
westminster Tribune.-Ander-
son Mail. That's the first time
tile Pickens Sentinel has ever
been accused Of being printed in
'Oconee county.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
Not Priceless

'I suppose some of your pictures
are priceless"
Nothing Of the sort!" replied Mr..
Cumrox. I'm many cases I can't see
that the price isn't the most remark
able thing about EN-"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
True Investigator.

Are you looking for work.
Il am," replied Flooding Pete. I'm
conducting a scientific investigation.
It'd surprise you to know how many
different kinds Of work dere is. I'm
goin' to git up list an classify 'em."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Good, pure water, like a good, !,
pure woman, is one of Ged's
greatest blessings; but bad, i'm
pure water, like an impure wo-
man, is mans greatest curse.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Even the German dachsund is
becoming unpopular in England,
along with everything else Ger
man. They are now naturaliz-
inc them in London.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
An Accident.

Somer = What's the matter with
Bill?
Sault-He was in railroad acci-
dent.
Somer-Too bad.
Sault-Yep. In getting into an up
per berth he slipped and stood on the
face Of the fellow in the lower. And
the guy in the lower was q white
hope.-Penn State Froth.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
Not Sure.

Which do you admire more" In
Quired the young belle, "black eyes or
blne?"
We'll, really" replied the young fel-
low slowly, the light is so dim here l
can't say just now."-NationaI
Monthly.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

According to a German scien-
list women can talk more than
men. Well, who said they
couldn't2
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
lrreNerence.

Were old Beethoven here today
He'd find this world exceeding rough
Cut out the symphonies" he'd say.
Tear of some real tango stuff"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

The ay-swatters will soon be
out of a job. ]. Frost will put
an end to Mr.. FlY.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
ooked Alike to Him.

Diner-I think I'll try some fish to-
day.
Waitress-Bluefsh or whitefsh, sir?
Diner-It doesn't matter; I'm color
blind.-Boston Transcript
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Some lawyers will risk even
telling the truth if it will aid
them in winning a lawsuit for q
client.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Nations talk peace nearly all
the time, and yet prepare for
sasSantiy.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Those farmers who planted
more cotton this season than
,,s,7al and report a larger yield
f. the acre than in former years
s; xii not have much to brag on if
oriee of the feecy staple
8 res to drop. The solution
'0He 1t more grain and other
and less cotton and
These two kingly crops
money makers, to be
times like the pres
make a mighty poor
for bread, meat. corn,
"a other good things to
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

The French hats the ladies
will wearfnis year will be made
-insyeT York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore, as usual.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
Alnha and Omega.

Ada is flirting with that young lieu
tenant and the general at the same
time"
"Yes. being a first and last love all
at once."-F1iegend Batter.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Through tall ssoid to all important
points. CaAssesar nearest ticket agent
for reservss 0n.
GreenviRe, Anderson & Spartan
burg Railway
C. S. Alen, G. P. A.. Greenville, S. C.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

Looks as though it would be
one Sedan after another for Ger
many if she winsout in this war.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10

lis said the worlds supply of
gold will be short this year We
never did see too much OF it.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
The Southern Railway
Premier Carrier of the South.

Il. b. The following schedule figures
are published as information ard are
not guaranteed:
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1914-09-10
FOL OLGER, THORVl

Clothing, Shoes, Furnishing Specially
Home
Mitchell Wagons
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
FARMINGTON ITEMS.
7. ]. Skaggs, CORRESPONDENT
II :. Il u ;. a a II II tt n u ., n

Sam Kingree carries the blue rib
bon for the best stalk of tobacco
grown in San Juan county.
Probate Judge w. A. Palmer and
lady were down from Aztec on legal
business yesterday.
Mrs. Newton Barton, of Durango,
is visiting her relative. Mrs. A. r.
Stump, of Pennington.
John Arlington is to leave for Gal
lup with a load of honey tomorrow.
From Gallup he may drive through
to California.
Col. Fred Bunker, Of Aztec, spent
the day in Pennington yesterday
looking after his real estate inter
ests here.
Reports from Shiprock say that
work on the new government bridge
to span the San Juan river is pro-
crossing satisfactorily.
Say, upon second measurement that
Palmer sunflower is 20 inches in
stead of 200. Please cut off one
goose egg on the right.
Lawyer Palmer presents sunflow-
er head measuring 200 inches in dia-
meter. Also fine specimen of sugar
beet.
Mr.. Saffold. the bee man, with a
party Of friends are billed to leave
for Phoenix, Ariz., and points fur
ther south on pleasure trip mkt
Friday. They travel by auto
Lige Mack, on the Norton farm six
miles west of town, has proved his
farming knowledge by his works.
Some of the finest potatoes, melons
and kaffir corn so far exhibited came
from his farm.
DR.. G. M. Sammons brought in a
sample of primitive corn grown on
his farm, and it has attracted quite a
bit of comment. Each grain is in
closed in separate or individual
shuck. The doctor says that it is a
distinct species of corn.
There seems to be much complaint
among 1ruit growers over unsatis-
factory returns on the seasons ship
ments. Some Of them report coming
out behind after paying labor and
material bills A few of the r-ow
ers speak Of pulling most Of their
trees out and planting moro profit
rb'e crops.
John Brown, the sheep man. is back
from Kansas City, where he marketed
some mutton at very satisfactory fg-
ufca. John Is an old time cattle man
sn1 recalls the tsme when sheep man
was frowned upon by the cattle bar
ons. ~Sse how. the mighty hath fall
isn. Here am now toting Shiny
lambs ail over these hills in my arms
n spstae tins,~ quoth John.
I a
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

New Battleship.
BOSTON, Oct. 16.-Within a few
days there will be installed on the
new battleship Nevada at the Fore
River shipyards, the first three-gun
turret ever placed on an American
battleship. They will be the best pro-
tected of any in the world and win
be the heaviest ever set up, weighing
on the average about 80 tons, or some
II tons heavier than the turrets on
the Argentine battleship Rivadavia
which was considered the "last word
in naval construction.
Each of the Nevada's turrets will
have three fourteen-inch guns, the
most powerful on any United States
battleships and rivaled only by few
in the British and German fleets.
They will weigh about 147,b00 pounds
each, will be fifty-three feet long and
will throw a projectile weighing 1,400
pounds. The latter will carry a much
larger amount of high explosives than
the S75-pound projectiles of the IL
inch pieces.
Two of these three-gun turrets will
be installed, one in the forecastle deck
and one on the quarterback, with q
two-gun turret behind and slightly
above each other so there will be five
fourteen-inch guns pointing ahead
and a similar number facing astern.
Thus the fire of all ten guns may be
concentrated at either side or almost
directly ahead or astern. The advan-
tage of such an arrangement has
deeply impressed naval authorities
the world over. The New York and
Texas, the only American ships now
in commission with 14-inch guns, car.
ry them mounted in five two-gun tur-
rets instead Of four as on the Nevada
and her sister ship the Oklahoma.
1t is estimated that about three
more months will be needed in which
to complete the work Of laying ON
the Nevada's side armor. Because Of
the fact that she will use only oil
for fuel there will be but one smoke
stack and the boilers can be concen-
trated in the middle Of the ship. The
boilers can thus be given heretofore
unknown security in the form Of the
heaviest armor ever employed for this
purpose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
NEWS AND COMMENT.

The Red Cross society, in times OF
peace, sometimes finds time to take
on new and unusual work. Perhaps
the most recent of its "side lines" is
fathering plan to prevent the over
flow of river in densely populat-
ed region Of China. T the district
of the Huai river and Hugnste lake,
the land lies so low that at the time
of heavy rainfall the water spreads
out over hundreds Of square miles of
territory. reducing the population to
starvation. Engineers Of the Red
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Social and Business Session of the
Star Sewing Circle.
The Mesdames Taylor Maddox and
j. F.. Taylor were joint hostesses of
the Star Sewing circle this week, at
the home of the former. A large
number were present and enjoyed to
the utmost the pleasures of the af-
fair, During the business session,
Mrs. |. j. Bradford and Miss Gladys
Barton were elected president and Sec
rotary respectively for the ensuing
year. A great many interesting meet
ings have been held since the circles
organization year ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Dies Smiling.

Dies Smiling.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind, Oct. 49,
Robert Collier, 30, negro, today walk
ed to death in the electric chair smil-
ing.
I'D rather die than spend my life
in prison." he said.
Collier shot to death Patrolman J.
Cain, white, apparently without prov
ocation. He was on parole for a
crime at the time. The shooting oc-
CURED in Evansville, Ind, June Ia
of this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Vote on Recall.

Vote on Recall.
DENVER, Oct. l6.-The voters of
Denver today are deciding whether
Alexander Nisbet, one of the five COM
misisoners who govern Denver, shall
continue as commissioner of public
safety or shall be retired. A special
election ordered last month by the
city council is being held. The prin-
cipal candidate against Nisbet is At
torney w. c. Danks, who was put up
by the petitioners for Nisbet's recall.
Niscbet is charged with having fail
ed to enforce the laws forbidding
gambling and regulating saloons and
with having failed to furnish adequate
police protection. The council orig
inally set this date for the election
and then voted it to November II.
The petitioners went into court, how
ever, and got an injunction prevent
ing the change, ON the ground that
it was illegal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
NOTICE.
Durango. Colo. Oct. l5,

Durango, Colo, Oct. l5, 1914.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
indebted to the estate of w. T. Darl-
ington that the same must be paid
at once. All accounts not paid by the
first of November. 1914, will be put
into the hands of an attorney for col
lection.
THOMAS LOCKWOOD,
l0-l6-tf Executor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Mrs. rheobaId To Arrive Tonight.

HTs' IHeoUHFu TO HTTIVe IUHIgHt.
Mrs. Ella Theobald, great Poca-
hontas of the Colorado council, was
delayed and failed to reach Durango
according to her schedule, but if all
is well will reach this city tonight.
The local organization has planned to
give a reception and banquet in her
honor and pleasant evening is as
sured all participants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Home From Albuquerque.

George Allen, the well known ag-
riculturist and horticulturist of the
Pennington section, returned from
Albuquerque last night, where he cap
tured number of blue ribbons for
his farm products during the state
fair. Before returning home, he
made business trip to Gallup.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Visiting Schools.

County Superintendent Swinney Of
San Juan county, was guest at the
Strater last night ON his return from
the Allison and La Boca section, where
he paid official visits to schools over
the New Mexico border.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Departs for East.

Judge John Campbell, the State
I'ar association and Republican can
diJate for supreme judge. left for
points east this morning after days
stay in Durango in the interests of
his campaign.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Monday Bridge.
Mrs. c. E. Mcconnell was the host
~ q the Monday bridge players
Ars. Wingats was the special guest.
Entertaining Old Friends.
Mr. and Mrs. X. M. Murray are en-
tertaining their old time friends, the
Misses Hilton of Denver.
Dinner. 'Y~
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Whitaker en-
tertained at dinner Wednesday even
ing. complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas R. Walker Of Denver.
Pioneer Club.
The interesting company of women
who are members Of the Pioneer club
met with Mrs. Pulvamiller this week
and had delightful afternoon.
Rumors of Wedding.
Everything that glitters is not a
blonde, but Ben Otis vacation Just
now savors Of romance and matrimon-
ial violets, so his friends declare.
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Missionary Society.
The Missionary society Of the
Southern M. E. church met in COM
bined business and social session Fri
day afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Sleeth.
Reading Club.
Mrs. B. w. Ritter had charge of
the Reading club program this week,
and the afternoon proved to be one
Of unusual interest. Mrs. Arthur
Ayres was the hostess.
Presbyterian Mission Circle.
The Presbyterian Mission circle
held an interesting meeting Friday
with Mrs. Burns. The splendid pro-
gram WAS in charge of Mrs. Perkins
and Mrs. Hutchison.
Wednesday Bridge Club.
Mrs. H. A. Lingenfelter had the
Wednesday Bridge club this week. Be-
side the members the Mesdames
George Lane and Earl Barber were
included with the players.
Miss Hayden Entcrtains Denver
Couple. sEl
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster, of Denver,
the latter schoolmate of Miss An
gle Hayden, were here early in the
week enjoying her hospitality for a
few days.
The Aid society Of st. COLUMBIA 3
church met with Mrs. John Kellen-
berger this week. All interest CEN
tered around the arrangements for
the big fair which opens the last of
October.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Officers and Members of w. II. C.
Are Entertained.


On Monday afternoon Mrs. Katy L.
Davis entertained twenty officers and
members of the Woman's Relief
Corps complimentary to- her house
guest, Mrs. Matte Stewart, of Gold.
en- The afternoon was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The large rooms were
elaborately decorated in red, white
and blue and the patriotic colors pre-
dominated in the delicious refresh.
ments served. The favors were tiny
American flags. A fine musical pro
gram, consisting of old camp songs
was rendered at the close of the aft
ernoon. Those present were the
Mesdames Dora Newall, T. Sheridan
of Chicago, Kate Winfield, M. A
Moore, McNicholas, Amelia Galloway
Iva Hussey, Annie Moneings, Lara
Cobb, Alice Kaufman, Anna Starr
M. j. Stansbury, Rhoda Summers
Lois Knowlton, Katie l.. Davis.