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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-15

that had been brought to the house to
bo made into lariat. His curiosity
thoroughly aroused, Kynaston asked:
What are you doing with that,
Mr.. Wilkes?"
Cant git no mule-bells," said the
old man sententiously; they're all in
the stables. So I'm aimin to string
| all these cans on piece Of rope an
hang en- across the front an back
roads after dark. Anybody stumblin'
against 'em IL rattle en-, an that IL
give US warnin'."
That's what I've been trying to
think OF! Now, IL we only had some
water!"
Thers was no water; and the whole
garrison knew it. For hours the de.
tenders, sticking close to the loop.
holes, knew thirst-grimy, dry.eyed
thirst that froze the smile on the lips
and cracked the corners of the mouth.
A shot from the corral smacked
against the rear wall OF the house.
Instinctiyely the man behind the door
post took cover. A moment after the
from the corral displa ying a dirty
handkerchief on the end of stick.
Mr.. Wilkes spoke excitedly:
Don't you do 1t! Anybody that
goes out here now amt got no sense
They'll get you into the open and
shoot you down. Don't pay no atten.
tlon to 'em!"
You must recognize It," said KY
naston. Come on, Upton. we'll see
what they want"
But little time was given. There
came a crack from the right, and
bullet whizzed uncomfortably close to
Kynaston's shoulder. landing with
vicious whit In the mass OF clay chink-
ing that formed the chimney. Down
came the haIf.baked STUFF with rattle.
\ Mr.. Wilkes. thrusting, his rife
through crack between two of the
logs. fired two shots in rapid success
sion.
You'll walk home, consarn you, IL
you go at ALT" he growled.
Kynaston saw two OF their horses
down In the dust of the corral. Al
storm OF curses came from the edge
OK the clearing.
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SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS ITEMS.

U. r.. Brooks, clerk OF the South
Carolina supreme court, has gone to
Newport News, where he will remain
for about 10 days OH his vacation.
Cecil Jean Rogers, the three.year
old child Of II. X. Rogers OF Ebenezer,
was struck by train and killed with.
In a few feet OF his nome.
City delivery Of mail will be inaug.
arated at Hartsville July 1.
A class OF 118 graduates were
awarded diplomas at Clemson College
last week.
+ Eugene M. Hart, aged 72, O. Confed.
crate veteran OF Columbia died a few
days ago.
Forty-one pupils received diplomas
from the Women's College at Due
West.
Albert d, OIiphant, assistant secre.
.tary of the state board Of charities and
corrections, spent one day fiji Lexfng.
ton pursuing the duties of his office.
He said Lexington is building some
or the best highways to be found In
any county in the state.
AT meeting In Spartanburg Mon.
Day plans were laid for the organiza.
ton OF mutual insurance company,
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Knew, but 1t was hard to accustom her
self to the idea Of death and suffering
lnnicted under her very eyes.
An oath from Upton made Kynas-
ton turn. He saw John Wilkes, the
CID engineer, step to the table and,
picking up the dipper, help himself
to drink Of water.
Inc dipper was still immersed in
the water when there came another
nat smacking report, followed by
crash as of stone on board. The
bucket broke into fragments and fell
from the table. the water dripping
down upon the floor.
Mr. Wilkes stood gazing upon the
ruin.
What the" he calculated help
lessly.
Bullet through the east loophole,"
said kynaston shortly. "The bucket
was IN the line Of fire. Now, you've
dcne 1t. Mr.. Greaser! That's all the
water we had"
Hour after hour the defenders sat
beside their loopholes watching the
slow advance Of their besiegers. The
Mexicans did not dare advance across
the open under the fire Of the rifles
from the house. They were obviously
waiting for night to cover their real
approach Kynaston dreaded what
the night would bring, for there was
no way to prevent the Mexicans from
getting to close range under cover of
the darkness. Then, when the be-
siegers were within striking distance,
it would be difficult indeed for the de.
tenders to reply to the overwhelming
intensity Of the fire that would be
opened upon the house so soon as day.
| light should come.
While Kynaston was cudgeling his
brains to find some solution to the
problem he saw old Wilkes pottering
about the house, carefully gathering
up all the empty tin cans. These the
old man strung on piece Of rawhide
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-15
Is DAYS CAMP FOR MILITIA.
Moore Secures Ample Funds.--New
Enlistment Oath Required for
Members Of National Guard.

Columbia.--The annual encampment
Of the National Guard Of South Caro-.
lima will continue for Is days, accord
ing to w. w. Moore. adjutant general,
who went to Washington for confer.
ence with Secretary Baker relative to
the property shortage. 81.
"The encampment will last TO- 10
days." said the adjutant geps.al "as
required by the new army DILL. Every
soldier in the National Guard must
reenlist and take the new oath at
once. The necessary funds for the
encampment will be furnished upon
requisition. Credit will be given to
the men under the new oath for pre-.
v1ous service. No new commands will
be considered at the present time."
The adjutant general said that the
new rules and regulations for the con.
troll of the militia were being pre-.
pared by the war department and
would be issued in few days.
The following is the new oath re.
quired for the members of the Ma.
tional Guard: II hereby acknowledge
to have voluntarily enlisted this
day Of -. 19-, as soldier in
the National Guard of the United
States an dof the state of
for the period Of three years In service
and three years in the reserve, under
the conditions prescribed by law. un.
less sooner discharged by proper au.
thority. And I do solemnly swear
that will bear true faith and allie
gience to the United States Of America
and to the state Of --, and that
/ will serve them honestly and faith.
fully against all their enemies whom.
soever, and that will obey the orders
of the president CT the United States
and Of the governor of the state OF
----. and Of the officers appointed
over me according to law and the
rules and articles of war"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-15
To Entertain Flremen.

Orangeburg.-The time for the state
Flremen's Association meeting to be
held in this city is drawing close. This
convention will be held in Orangeburg
on June 20-2l-22. The local committees
have everything in readiness for the
convention and the big tournament.
Best of entertainment will be given
the visiting fire laddies. The race
course Is being put III pest Of condi-
ton. Large grand stands will be cree.
ted and the races promise to be more
largely attended than any in the his
tory Of the association. Orangeburg-
ers expect $4,000 visitors on the big
day Of the races.
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COMPOUND. made her we'll, so took It and
now am just as we'll as ever was.
cannot understand why women Glon't
see how much pain and suffering thew
would escape by taking YOUR meaicine.
cannot praise 1t enough for it saved
my life and kept me from the Insane
Hospital: Mrs: q. SHELDON, 6657 s,
Halsted St., Englewood, III.
phyeicians undoubtedly did their best.
battled with this case steadily and could
90 no more, but often the most scientific
treatment 10 surpassed by the medicinal
properties Of the good old fashioned
roots and herbs contained in Lydia E. !
Plnkham's Vegetable Compound.
If any complications exists 10
pays TO write the Lydia E. Pinks
ham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
for special free advice.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-15
IA REMARKAB
STATEMENT
Mrs. Sheldo Spent $1,000 for
Treatment Without Bene.
fit. Finally Made Wellby
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound.
Englewood, III. -" While going
Through tho Change Of Life I suffered

Will AeauaCneB, ner>
yousness, flashes Of
heat, and Ea,ifered
90 much I did not
know what I was
doing at times. I
spent $1,000 on doc
tors and not one did
me any good. Ono
day a lady called at
my house and said
she had been as sick
as ! was atone time,
and Lydia e. Pink
haS,a W. A-IN
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Vice Consul to Rioa.

Washington.-C Congressman ]. w.
aagsdale was notified by the state de-
partment that T. B. Brooks Afford Of
Dillon had been appointed vice consul
to Riga, Russia, Mr.. Afford Is an
alumnus Of the University OF South
Carolina and has been secretary to
Mr.. Ragsdale since January /. Riga is
one Of the most important seaports OF
Russia. Mr.. Afford will spend about
two weeks with his relatives in South
Carolina and then sail from New Yoris
'or Riga
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CHAPTER V-Continued.

so Upton, laying aside his rifle,
went down the hill to meet the pseudo. .
officer, who, with an orderly behind
him. was signaling for an interview.
We'll, what is it you pirates
want?" he asked truculently. Are
you tryin' to make livin' by your
own unaided efforts?"
I'VE have come to collect from the
holders Of Mexican property part
of their ill-gotten gains in order. senior,
that the brave and patriotic defenders
of the republic shall not be hungry"
We'll. you've undertaken q grown
mans job. then" snarled Upton.
We demand the payment by the
Santa Cruz mine Of five thousand dol
lars In cash and the surrender Of all
the arms, ammunition and powder, in
: Guiding dynamite. that you have. as
well as the permanent loan Of all your
able-bodied horses
HIM! And what do get out Of
IT."
You will have our protection and
our assurances that you will not be
bothered or annoyed by any further
compulsory loans made to the provi-
sional republic"
Upton fumbled for moment in his
pocket. from which he finally produced
two papers. These he handed to his
Interviewer.
There are two other projections
given me last month";" he said tersely.
"You will see that one Is for two thou
sand and the other for fifteen hun
dred."
I'VE will guarantee you against
any further contributions" said the
other ingratiatingly
"If your own force isn't strong
enough to take my place it certainly
isn't strong enough to protect me
against anything. No. senor. l won't
pay you single cent--not sou
u,arkee. I've stood all I'm going to
stand from you fellows. Now III ap-
peal to the American consul"
The other spat derisively.
Better trust to mel" he said vain
gloriously. But If you do not sur
render Immediately. but compel me to
take the place. tell you frankly.
seror, shall show no quarter"
We'll, cant help that. can i? 1
will give you. sir, exactly what you
can take--an' it won't strain your back
20 carry 1t, either" snapped Upton.
Very well, senor," said the Mexi-
can. Il give you half an hour to con-
suit with your companions. II at the
end of that time you decide to accept
my terms you have only to wave q
white flag from your front door. I
shall know what 1t means.
III there is no tiag-then all that
follows is your own fault. Adios.
senor. May the saints teach you wis.
DOM" The Mexican strode off to
HE men while Upton picked the best
way up the slope to the house.
The long halfhour came to an end
at last. Suddenly down by the cor
rails rife cracked. A bullet wheeped
through the window where Kynaston
e.o"d. Lodged in the heavy window.
: post. At the smack OF the impact the
: Soungster sprang back
Raising his rifle, he fred at head
that showed above stone. The fiat. |
smacking report and the heavy recoil |
or the piece steadied him.
Did you hit him?' asked a soft
cua steady voice behing him. He
turned to see Dorothy standing near
him.
Don't think 80. Please get back,
MISS Upton. You might be hit, you
know. and them
His eyes told the rest OF 1t. Doro.
Thy laughed little.
But she covered her face with her
hands for q moment. then turned away
With = iittie 1sauddef. II was var. aks,
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travellers Select coIumbIa.

Florence.-The United Commercial
Travellers OF the Carolinas closed their
annual convention here with the selec.
ton Of Columbia as the meeting Place
for next year.
Memorial services were held for sew
en- members Of the order who have
died since the last convention.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1916-06-15

Is the terrible suspense Of
waiting for death worse than
death ltseif? Does the man con-
demned to be shot at sunrise suf-
fer most before led out to execu-
t!on? Consider the feelings Of a
father when he learns that a
mob Is going to sack his home,
Kill tho defenders and steal his
beautiful daughter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
BROWNSNILLE'S OPPORTUNITY
II HERE.

On to Brazo. Santiago
Brownsville opportunity has come.
The dream Of past years j. being re-
yealed. The silver lining has burst forth.
The men Of Brownsville and the Rio
Grande Valley have q solemn duty to per-
form. II l. now or never with u. All
obstacles for the Improvement Of Brazos
Santiago harbor must be east to the four
winds.
Think Of II. men OF Brownsville and the
Rio Grande Valley. You can each take a
hand IN ihi- great Improvement. l. il not
worth while to have Your names en-
blazoned III the history Of the great Magic
Valley! Every man hat cnrolls IN the
construction Of this great work. will not
only be working for the advancement of
the community IN general. but he will he
aiding hiS own advancement
\ united effort spells success.
Thank, ID Commodore Cobolini. we have
wcathered the breakers. We are now in
smooth waters. We will reach the goal
safely, providing we are diligent and all
work IN unison IN the same direction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

Augustus G.. i~Ieaton. noted American
artist. writer and traveller. i - years old
today. For over a half century he has
been identified with American. art work.
and his productions have been used on
postage stamps and have been otherwise
recognized by the government. Mr.. fiea-
ton was born in Philadelphia on April 2S.
1914. After completing his grammar
school education. he was sent Ia study art
in Paris. and was the first American stu
dent admitted To study al the Beaux Arts
School. under Cahanel. That was in 1868.
Two wears later he was teaching art in
Philadelphia. Later he returned to Paris
and studied for three years under Bonnat.
He exhibited in the Paris salons. and hi.
work earned for him high recognition. On
his retHrn 10 America he painted wash
ington at Fort Duque>ne." and then ''The
Recall of Columbus" which was bought
by congress for the capitol. and was en-
graved on the Chicago Worlds Fair 80
cent stamp. Mr.. Ileaton married Ada W.
Gri~wold of New York in 1874. lie trav-
eled extensively in America and Europe,
ana WIS presented 10 the queen OF ltalN.
Ila i 4 member OF the .ng art societies,
also OF geographical and historical So
%cieties.
Palmer Cox, creator Of the funny
brownies" rs years old today.
Hon. Barrett O'lara. lieutenant COVER
nor Of Illinois. 81 years old today.
Dudley Crafts Watson, prominent Wis
con,in artist, 81 years old today.
Hon. William =. Greene. veteran con
gresham from Massachusetts. IS today.
ri. Rev. Charles Il. Olmsted. Episcopal
bishop Of central New York, a today.
Alfred de- ORC, veteran billiardist, 50
years old today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
G:y Associated Press

NERDUN, France. April 2s.-The mayor
Of Ncrdun spent the early days Of the
bombardment III the cellars of the town
hall. where he conducted official business
a usual. undeterrcd by the roar Of heavy
guns and the noise W. falling masonry. The
mayor was assisted hy seven 81 the mu-
nicipal officials, and the chief customs
agent did the cooking for the party. The
mayors favorite story Of those trying
days L. I'M incident ri a would-c BRIDE
groom and his wedding feast.
All was VA February 20" says the
mayor. THAT n railway worker who bad
been mobihzcd III the No~gc> Fame "a ~
IN the town hall cellar while the lombard
ment wa~ proceeding az it, highest pitch.
"'Wcll, my friend | asked, what can
we do for yuu'
~ have rome 10 get married., hc re-
piled.
"'Marricdr ! asked il amazcmcni. look
ing ont vi y grating IA y cloud ut dust Just
thrown up by q small shell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
TODAY IN HISTORY

l52l-Cortez launched on the Lake of
Mexico thirteen bri1antines. with sails
and oars. which had been transported
on the backs OF 5000 natives.
l75o-Birthday of James Monroe. fifth
president OF lhe United States. Died
III 1881.
lS54-American bark lIcspar colidcd with
the bark Fayopsite, bound for Balti-
more with $50 passengers. All vi whom
psrished.
lo5G-Rcioiciug IN England and thanks
giving day appointed, on receiving
news of peace settlement u the
Crimean war.
1s6l-Lights and buoys on the Potomac
and Chesapeake bay were destroyed
by Southern raiders.
lS17-Foundation stone laid Of Shake
~pearc memorial theater, library and
gallery al S!ratfOrd on-Avon.
ls9l-Fir-t steamer Of the Pacific Mail
service arrived at Vancouver from
Yokohama.
l9l4-Seven mine guards. one striker and
n militia officer killed IN strike not
in Colorado. President Wilson order
cd federal troops 10 the scene.
l9ll-Coloncl Roosevelt emerged from
Brazilian wilderness. having explored
600 miles of the Jungle and discovered
what he claimed 20 be a hitherto un-
known river.
l9i5-The War: Allies advance W Cali
poll. occupying several fortified posi-
tion~. German offensive I'd lprc~
definitely checked" Pctrograd
claims Russian line, holding against
German attacks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

trucking "Truckling,- indeed. We
wonder if. Colqmtt ever s'truckledr to the
liquor interestsf The records say yes.
We wonder if this same gentleman ever
"truckled" to the politicians of Texasi His
veto Of the illteracy test, which was
passed by the legislature under his admin
istration, bears evidence that he did. We
wonder again if this same gentleman
'truckied' to the German headquarters in
New York? The letters written by him
published by the New York World the
other day. published elsewhere in today'>
Herald, prove that he did.
Senator Sheppard j. proud 10 wear his
badge OF trucking" to American pa
triotism. l. Mr.. Colquitt proud Of hi
badge Of trucking 10 the foreign element
IN his own country?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
Hints TO L0veSick Fellows.

If she makes 4 practice Of eating onions
Tor upper every time YOU call. it j. q
sign that she i, Indifferent toward your
suit.
II YOU spend 4 lot Of money sending
flowers to her every day. il may make a
hit with her. but She will marry somebody
who has more sense.
Don't talk To her about love in 4 cot
tage. Talk about Il brownStone bungalow
and spring the cottage OH her after you
get her.
If ,he j. handsome. tell her about If,
and if she isn't, tell her anyway.
Have an automobile catalogue in Your
coat pocket where she can catch a glimpse
of it.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
Would-Be Husband AT Verdun Runs Gauntlet
Of Bombarding Shells For Marriage Permit

Certainly he went on. The bans
have been published, the date liked for to-
day. and ! have obtained permission from
the military authorities to yet married. But
/ can not find my %iiancee.'
I'VE made inquiries and learned that the
young woman had fled with the rest 81 the
population. The future husband had
bought a fine supply Of provisions and
vine for the wedding lcast. a. the shells
continued to fall. we prevailed upon him
to remain with H. for three days while
he shared all his good things with ~"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

NASHVILLE. Tenn, April 2s.-Thc IN
vc-tigation ~ the affairs Ut the Louisville
4 Nashville railroad Will be begun today
by the interstate commerce commission.
thc first hearing opening here. Chairman
BaIthasar III. Meyer viii preside. II has
been announced that the inquiry IN to be-
broadcned 40 cover charges Of corrupt
practices made BY Senator Luke Lea Of
Tennessee against the railroad.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

ANY railroad being constructed i'll Texas
which passes within three miles 1f 4 com
Il seat must be built through the county
seat. The United States supreme court
has lust handed down a decision declar-
inc valid this provision of the Texas Con-
stitution. The only requirement imposed
upon the county seat IN such ease i that
it must grant the requisite right 81 way
and provide ample depot grounds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
Perhaps.

Mr.. Gotham see the smallest COWS
IN the world are found in the Samoan
Islands. The average weight does not cx-
iced $50 pounds. They are about the size
Of Nerino sheep.
Mrs.. Gotham-Do you suppose, dear,
that il where they Get tie condensed milk !
-lonkers Statesman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
WHO'S THE

Senator S~heppard's reply to former
Governor Colqultt Is a rib-tickier. III il
il trucking to be an American citizen.
then ! Inn proud to wear the badge" said
the senator. Well said. Before the ~ena-
torial contest is decided, Colquitt will have
moro weighty things to explain than
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
The 0perator'S Fault.

Magistrate-Whv did YOU strike the
telegraph operator!
Pri-oner-It was like this. your honor.
! gave HIM u message 10 send 10 me Gal.
an the fellow started to read il. Then |
wiped him.-York@hirc Weekly Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

Glen Ridge. New Jersey. has demanded
the determination Of all males Of the
callinaceous population Of that city, be,
cause they insist upon Growing az day
hight. Why not tram the birds 70 stay
ont late nj night!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
Smile A While


Every time Roosevelt
Fades from the minds Of men
Along comes Barnes and ~vats him,
And up he jumps agar.
Me-. Orleans Item.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
NOthinu 10 Offer.

'Ilavc you.' asked the Judge Of a re-
Gently convicted man. anything IL offer
the court before your sentence i passed! /"
"No, Your honor" replied the prisoner,
''my lawyer took my last iurthing.-
Yorkshire Weekly Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
After the Exams.

prof. Jones has no right To teach. He
doesn't understand his subject and hc
can't explain"
yeah. | know. He gave me a low
mark. too.'-Rccord.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
Last Resort.

Old Ladv-And how did You come to
JON the Salvation Army. my Young man?
:. a. Recruit (frankly)-It was the only
way | could Get the public 70 stand my
cornct plaNin'. ma am-Exchange.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

A sa.c of the faculty Of the Wisconsin
University announces that SANDER travels
1000 miles a second. while truth moves not
over two and a half yards IN the same
time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28
1t Was Too Much.

TIokus-Why do those two girls hate YOU
80?
Pocu~-l once told them they looked
ailke.-London Opinion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-04-28

I'm, That must have been 4 wireless
torpedo that struck the ColGultt ~cnaierlAl
boom.