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Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
! MORAL INERTIA is TO BLAME
often Responsible for Failure to Live
the Kind of Life That One Really
Wants to Live.

How difficult it is to live up to our
good resolutions we all know from
experience but fact that we do not,
as a rule, take into consideration is
that moral inertia is as much respOn-
Sible for this condition as is tempta-
ton in its varied forms. Granted that
we have the desire to lead good lives
and that we prefer that our thoughts
should run in clean, clear channels
rather than in muddy, murky ones we
do not always have the moral rength
necessary to put these desires into eff
feet, observes the Charleston News
and Courier. We believe, perhaps, that
we are stronger than we really are and
that although we may already be
launched upon q dangerous sea we can
make safe haven at will. That we
often misjudge our power of accom-
plishment in this direction, however,
is not to be denied as circumstances
demonstrate when we make the at
tempt to seek refuge from the dangers
that threaten US. On the other hand,
we can gather strength from our trials
and unhappy experience if we will,
notwithstanding the blows they deal
and the encouragement they prompt.
Others have accomplished the feat in
the past and still others will accom-
plish it in the future, and these
thoughts alone should encourage those
of us at the present who are stagger-
ing under heavy burdens and fighting
unhappy handicaps to make a winning
| race
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
Trial by Ordeal in Early Days.

Trial by ordeal goes back to ear.
Hest days, and in the Book of Num-
Ibers there is a case recorded of a
Hebrew woman having been required
to submit to q test Among the Hin.
dus the ordeal has been practiced BY
fire. by water, by poison OF drinking
water in which deities had been
washed, by chewing rice, by hot oil.
by red-hot iron, and by drawing two
Images out of a jar. Livingstone de-
scribed the practice as being common
among all negro races north of the
,Zambesi. the natives having the great
est faith in its efficacy. And it has not
always failed, or the trepidation Of
the criminal before the dreaded ordeal
has frequently betrayed him.
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
AFTER MARYLAND IDLEWORKERS
Governor Harrington Issues ProcIama-
ton on Compulsory Work

ton on Compulsory Work
Governor E. C. Harrington. of
Maryland, took the first step Wednes-
day in actually putting the screws
upon those who neither work nor fight.
He issued a proclamation requiring
unemployed able-bodied men between
the ages of 18 and SO years, with
certain exceptions, to register on or
after August 20, name, address, age
and other needed information. The
registration will be with the clerks of
the circuit courts in the counties and
with the clerk of the superior court
in Baltimore city.
On and after August 20 the sheriffs
will begin rounding up the dodgers.
The Governor is determined that those
who do not fight shall work. The
loafers eat and the Governor intends
to do everything in his power to make
them earn what they eat and not tC
be burden upon the balance of the
community. There will be fine up tC
$50 for each idler who does not reg.
lister. and if the fine is not paid h'
will go to Jail and be registered fol
work afterwards.
Any person who disobeys the Gov
ernor's assignment to work after th'
registration shall have been completed
will be subject to fine of $500 Of
to Imprisonment up to six months
with assignment to the work after
ward.
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
STILL USES DOAN'S

On March 25, 1916 Mr.. Rawley
said: 81 still use Doan's Kidney
Pills whenever my kidneys bother me
and they always give me fine re-
suits"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask tor a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Rawley has twice publicly recon-
mended. Foster Milburn Co. Props.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
Show Snake Causes CONSERVATION

A six-foot snake escaped from q
show at New Castle Wednesday af-
ternoon and caused CONSERVATION. II
reached the Deemer property. enter
ing at Sixth street, and frightened a
number of pedestrians. Policeman
Palmer emptied his revolver at the
snake, but failed to hit it. Later il
hid between large stones, and agair
driven out upon the street, jumped al
Lesley Walls, but fell upon the drive
way and was run over by an automo
bile. Then Walls dispatched it will
a club.
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
Trappedl

Witness-He looked me straight IN
tho eye and
Lawyer-There, sir, you've fatty
crntrsdicted your former statement.
~How s0T'
"You said before that he bent his
gaze on you. VIII you please explain
how he could look you straight In the
hye with bent gazeT'
Witness collapses.
Smyrna times., 1917-07-25
Economy.

II don't see Piute Pete around here
my more" remarked the travelling
salesman.
"No," replied PronchO Bob. '@Ihe
Deadin' citizens all Clipped In an
bought him a railroad ticket"
"Rather generous"
'sNot altogether. We figured that
she railroad ticket was cheaper than
d tombstone"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
The "Cat ~Suuadronn


Great Britain was the first naval
power to build the battle cruiser. Close
on her heels came Germany, Russia
and Japan; but all others, including
the United States, have no battle
cruisers in their line of battle. 1t was
In 1907 when the Indomitable, the first
one, was begun. One year later she
crossed the Atlantic at a speed of a
little more than % miles an hour. The
lnficNible and Invincible followed, and,
when the European war came, Great
Britain had n squadron that proved
of immense worth to her. In the Jut-
land battle, however, three Of the Brit
ish battle cruisers we're sunk, shells
penetrating their armor and eXDlOd-
ing their magazines or boilers. The
armor Of a superdrcadnaught would
most probably have proved too strong
for the shells that destroyed these bat
tie cruisers. The famous "Cat Squad
rom so called because it included the
Lion and Tiger, Is today the last word
in the battle cruiser; but in a few
years the American battle cruisers
that are now being built will far out
strip the Goats" in every fentnre.-
Frank Il. Evans, in st. Nicholas Maya
zine.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, OvercOmes Kidney Trouble

1t is now conceded by physicians thaS
the kidneys should nave more attention
as they control the other organs to a re.
markable degree and do a tremendous
amount of work in removing the >poisons
and waste matter from the system by
fltcring the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
~sistance when needed. We take less ea-
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid.
ncys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root. There is nothing else like it. It
ia DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
yate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get a bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmcr & Co., Bipghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
War Mothers 20 Organize.

The War Mothers" OF America are
organizing to promote the food regis.
tration campaign from October 81 to
2S. The South Carolina food admins
tration received the following article
from the United States food admins
tration at Washington:
"'War mothers are organizing in
nvarv state of the union to assist dur
ing the week Of October 81 to 2S in
the house to house canvas to obtain
signatures TO the pledge OF the United
States foo administration. The plan
contcmplates :llts;:ng the services Of
every woman who has a son in the
rmy navy or marine corps or a son
enrolled under the selective service
law and subject to future call. The
war mothers were formally welcomed
into the ranks OF the food administra-
ton workers in a statement issued by
traitor.
at is peculiarly fitting" said Mr..
Hoover that the mothers Of the men
who are to fight the nations battles
should enlist In this vitality essential
service they are sending their SON
''.'I w cIuuIt lHG SuIleIlC lCSL VI
citizenship. They want their sons to
r"turn to them as soon as the peace
OF victory may be achieved. They will
hasten the coming OF hat peace by
t." wark they have undertaken. In no
var in which the nation has engaged
has the loyalty. devotion and self
sacrifice Of American eve
failed. In no other war have they
had a greater opportunity FOR service
than is offered in the movement for
conservation of the nations food sup
plf Not only does this food admins
tratinn cordially welcome the war
mothers into the ranks Of the volun-
teer workers, but an equal welcome
viii be extended to the wives and sis
tors OF our soldiers and all other loyal
women who will enlist for q service
which President Wilson has said ia
more essential than II other which
American women can render. The Lib
crly loan must be subscribed and will
be subscribed, but 1t would be use
less 10 Gather this money O" prosecute
'hc var IL we failed to make sure Of
The food which will win tho wal and
inc lack Of which will surely lose the
var
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
spartanburg to Get Coal.

~Spartanhnrg. Spartanburg's coal
famine is going to be relieved through
mo acceptance on the part Of the
local coal dealers Of the proposition
OF me tEnchneld Fuel Co. to sup
ply them with so tons daily at $2:75
per ton. Adding TO this the freight,
which is $l.95. the coal will cost placed
IN INC coal dealers yards $4.70. Be
'"Fc the Spartanburg chamber OF com
mercc representatives OF dealers said
'hcv were going to figure their gross
pr"ilts Tor 1915 and add 80 per cont to
that and announce the pDrice.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Not a Bit of Use.

There was some speculation as tt
whether the instrument would benefit
the old gentleman or not. One was
holding the a trumpet, while another
was explaining its use md showing
old Mr.. Shortcash how TO hold 1t to his
ear.
Say something to him through it,
Binks," said one to the other.
Now Binks had long waited for an
opportunity to reach Mr.. Shortcash's
ear, SO, speaking very distinctly into
the trumpet he said:
"You've not paid me that five dol
lars you owe me yet. Mr.. S~hortcash."
But the old gentleman put the In
strument down with disappointment on
his face, and they could see 1t was a
failure even before he had time to
say:
THAT things not a bit Of use to
me-"
And he sighed, but his sigh vas not
SO deep as hat which came from
Binks.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS Items

TN" Lancaster Ncws has a new edi-
TOR. George B. Craven. OF Chase City.
va, who arrived with his family
ana Is nov in charge OF The News.
Governor Manning has appointed
I'VE delegates to attend the 18th an
n''al convention OF the Civic hssociao
non wA'rh meets in st. Louis, OctO-
nor '2Si All delegates. named are
mayors Of cities. Those appointed are:
Dr. l. a. Griffith, Columbia; Tristan
y. HYDE. Charleston; IT. G. Harvey,
and Charles banner. Beaufort.
J announced some time ago" said
n. t. Dial. OF Laurens. In regard to
ms candidacy for United States sena-
tor in 1918, that I did expect to en-.
ter the contest and nothing has taken
place. 70 change my purpose. You may
say for mo without qualification that
l 40 EXPECT to be a candidate and that
| shall be prepared to anvas the
state with all the vigor and energy
that | cnn command."
'Oreders were received at office OF
Lieut.. Co. ]. Malcolm Graham, chief
mastering officer. that the next incre
mento of troops would be modified at
Camp Jackson October II
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
WHY L.ook2

Mrs. Jenkins, II regular visitor In the
doctors consulting ROOM, started on
the long story Of her troubles. Thc
doctor endured 1t patiently hhd gave
her another bottle. At last she started
out, ana the doctor was consratulnlins
himself, when she stopped and OK
claimed:
"Why, doctor, you didn't look to see
If my tongue was cOatcd?'
81 know it Isn't" YEARLY replied the
medical man. you don't find grass
on Il ace track"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
SEND CUT SCHOOL BULLETIN
Associations DO Good
Work Dillon is Showing the
Way.

Io,umhia. The South Carolina
school Improvement Association bull
l,.i, has been issued and is boing dis.
trirurrd throughout the STAGE. This bull
,r,in contains definite suggestions and
information that will be helpful to the
associations. and facts concerning last
wears work that are interesting.
Many associations have been hold.
ms regular monthly meetings during
The ummcr and the work for the fall
has started very satisfactorily. A sig
niirart fact is that SCHOOLS have open.
cd up with a full attendance. In
many S~rctions county superintendents
are rrporting a fuller Attendance than
heretofore despite the conditions that
have arisen due to the war. This
conservation OF education OF the chill
drc, at this critical time Is most COM
m~cndablc and encouraging.
Anrther evidence OF 1hicient school
=. rnaniAation Is shown in Dillon coun-
~. Miss Mamie McLees. supervising
teacher for the county, reports an az.
ISOLATION in every school in the
~. These associations are all doing
,itllNt MUM. L liz ahiG vi
sanitation exists in Darlington cOun.
~. while Laurens and SDartauburg
arc making close seconds for the lead
in this progressive w"@.... TMH ass"ci.
have in many cases been d.
rcytly responsible for increased tax
lyvics and modern buildings. In some
they have worked faithfully for
tn" accomplishment Of this and have
However, they have proven to
81, valuable adjuncts to any commun'
stimulating school spirit and In
very way helping to make the school
real community center.
The influence Of the association has
boon enlisted by the United States
food administrator in the campaign
food conservation as we'll as food
seduction. These workers have al.
.eady proved their efficiency In GO.
operation. because every school i'm.
,rOvement association IS IL volunteer
II civic and school betterHlent. The
association may d" much to assist the
government In conserving the food
,cceSSary to win the Il
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
FARMING With Tractor.

Bambcrg.-F, Il. Johnson. a pro-
"rcsSiv@ farmer Of this place has lust
purchased a traction engine to be used
on MS largcp.antation AGAR here. Dem.
onstrations have been made with the
nhsihc ON Bamberg county lands and
1t has worked ideally.
inc engine does many sends Of farm
work, including blowing and harrow.
ing. II Is used as q labor.saving de.
vice and Is said to be economical. L:
Is run by gasoline and requires only
n mar to operate it, the engine cor
suming about 16 gallons of gasoline
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
eoare; Making Cost Inquiry.

6oart MAKING COST inquiry.
The State Board OF Charities and
Corrections is sending to the institu.
lions under its charge Il quarterly sta.
~tistical report blank which Will pro.
duce information Of great value to the
state.
The institutions to which these
blanks are sem are: The pcniton.
tiary, State Hospital. white and &
reformatorics, the Confederate lnfrm-
airy. Thornwell Orphanagc, Epworth
~Orphanage. Episcopal Orphanage,
Charleston Orphan House. the City Or.
phan House Of Charleston. the jenkins
D%rphanagc Of Charleston, the Connie
Maxwell Orphanagc. the Bruncr Home
OF Grrcnvillc. the John De LA Howe
School of Mccormick County. and the
Rescue ~Orphanagr.
The blank will secure information
under a number OF headings. First. a3
to movement Of population. showing
enrolment. admission and discharges.
The next is administration. showing
trustees. officers. attendants, guards.
etc.
Then comcs a statement OF receipts;
from various sources derived. and Tho
statement OF disbursements. This is
itcmizcd showing such items rs sal
aries. wages. subsistence. clothing. etc
The general items under gross main.
tenance are Subdivided showing
amounts paid to trustees. officers
teachers. attendants. guards and other
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Sure Enouuh.

The ball had gone owe the fence, as
balls will in suburban gardens, and a
small but unabashed batsmnn ap-
peared at the front door to ask for 1t.
Then appeared an iratc father.
GLOW dare you show yourself at my
house? How dare you ask for your
ball? Do you know you nearly killed
n of my children with it?"
"But you've got ten children" said
the logical lad, "and I've only got ono
baseball"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
PRISON SENTENCE
FOR PAUL W|ERsE
FEDERAL JURY AT AIKEN CON.
vlcTs WRITER FOR CHARLES.
TON NEWSPAPER.
CONSPIRACY TO SINK VESSEL
Was Sentenced to Serve Two Years In
Atlanta ~Penltentiary and Pay a
Fine Of $4,000 O {.

Aikcn.-~Pau Wierse. editorial wri
ter on the staff of the Charlesto,
American. and Johann Klattcnhor
formerly captain OF the Germnn MOI
chant vessel Liebenfels, were round
guilty Ill federal court here of conspir,
acy TO sink the L~iebenfels in Charles.
ton harbor last Fesruarv
The jury returned the verdict a,
l'-' O'Clock after having been in the
jury room since 1895 O'Clock. Al l.l5
O'Clock they came out to ask the
curt whether they could return a
verdict Of guilty or not guilty a. 10
all of the three defendants. WiAr~",
!\!at''nhoil and DR.. w. Mu"ll,r
Formerly German consul at Atlanta
GA. VINO is named with them cojointlr
in IN" indictment. Judge Smith na.
vtS"d IN" jury that Mueller r"iii
neither he acquitted nor convicted H.
Il" IS at present a fugitive.
Judge Smith immediately sentenced
mo mon. Wierse was sentenced 20
pay a fine Of $1,000 and to serve ,No
years in the federal penitcntiary n,
N'anta. klatenhoff. who is already
serving a penitentiary term. WAS sen.
fenced to pay a fine Of $lOo and TO
serve six months in addition 10 his
present time.
The first witness for mo l..fnns,
when the court resumed the hearing
Of the case. was the warden Of the ~.
,Nnta penitcntiary. Warden Xcrhst
testified that Captain Klattruhof had
nurn in the hospital since h. was re.
rr.yed at the Atlanta pcnitcniiary.
Kla,tcnhon did not take the stand as
vas expected. The defense had no
further witnesses and the United
States nothing in reply.
I-nnn tho comnl,,jon ~ ,hn tos+,.
roony Inhn . cr,ro asked no court
to direct a verd:c; in favor OF the two
defendants. which was promptly re.
fused.
T Woi,as w,r,ng assistant d,str,c,
attorney, made the opening argument
Tor me government Mr.. Warnings
"!su"'.h' ""S c'nrN'ns' ! woV'
y 7" ""'" " Ky"
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49, "'" '''' '"'''>"'"'
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The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Fatal Shooting at Mills Mill.

Grecnville.- Monroe Nj. Willis was
shot and killed by Arch Mccullough
IN the Mills Mill village, dying almost
instantly. 1t is understood that the
tragedy resulted from a quarrel con.
corning Mrs. Mccullough, who Is a
niece OF the dccea 4. Mr.. Willis was
Il farmer at Hunts Bridge IN Pickens
county and was about 35 years Of age.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Where the Gender Comes In.

Tencher-Willfe, how many seconds
in 81 minute?
Willie-MaSculine or feminine?
Notwithstanding or feminine!
What do YOU mean?
Willie-Therc's n big difference.
When pop says he'll be down in q min
ute it's sixty seconds, but when sister
Susie says she'll be down in a minute
it's 600 seconds.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
School Prizes BEING Offered.

Miss Madeline S~pigcncr, president or
the South Carolina Improvement .AsSo-
citation, is sending out Bulletin No. 8
OF the association. 1t contains a great
deal OF interesting matter to cduca.
tors Of the state.
The following the the prize an.
n~ounccmcnts for 1917 and 1918:
"Twcnty.Gve prizes Of $40 each to
be awarded to individual schools max
ing the greatest Improvement during
tho time between March /, 1917 and
March l.. 1918 Each school competing
ior this prize must file It's application
along with the Official prize score
card. Tho school improvement score
card must be signed by q representa-
tive OF the local association, by a
member Of the local board Of trustees,
and approved by the county superin.
tendert CT education. Photographs Of
new buildings are usu:sly helpful to
the committee In determining prize
winning schools. Incorporated towns
with a population Of 400. according to
the census OF 1910. are not eligible to
compete.
"One prize OF $40 to the local asso.
citation In each county raishg from
outside sources and depositing with
Tho county treasurer the largest
amount Of money, The AS prizes IL
this class arc INTENDED to stimulate
local school Improvement work II
each Of the AS counties.
"Onc prize of 5 5to cach local asso
citation sending in 70 reports to the
county organizer for - regular
monthly meetings between March |
1917, and March /, 1913. These reports
must be signed by the president Of the
local schoo! Improvement association
and approved by the county organizer
"a certificate OF award Will b,
given to ach school district ADOPTING
compulsory school attendance throurl
the initiative ard 60 opnration OF tn,
local school Improvement association
1t IS honcd that the lists OF these dis
tricts will constitute a roll OF honor o.
tho progressive districts OF the state
faVoring compulsory Attendance
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
Cannot Exceed Twenty Per Cent.

lii an opinion given hv 1lnuj.
Supp. assistant attorney general
Held that the state highway comr,'s
sion can not draw beyond the ~ -,r
cent. OF license taxes collected 10,
maintenance OF The Ienart,prnt as
provided Nv the s;afll,. same of tba
counties OF the State have nor .,n,.
Piled with the federal lax I'M, ihis
docs not alter the circumstances Nj,
SApp holds. The opinion reads.
~ Nav, von,, ,o,,or &c ,,o ona
ms, 10 tho a,,or,av roror,, Va IN
wha.h.r nr 10, ,,ior ~, ..a,.; :,.
OF section IL Of mo hiehwov III, wh;,h
.o,,.hori,,s thn ,,mmission =, ,ha
even, an, rouutv .ho,,d 10, n,,.
win Ire r~nopiremen,s OF thn ~fnIoro,
government in securing federal aid for.
their roads. 70 submit projects for i'm.
portunt roads in the state and nav the
amount required bv he government =,
Supplement lis funds ont q fonv may
pended funds to the credit OF the state
highway fund. the commission wou,a
have authority TO drawn uuon tho So
per cent of the fund raised hv ,ho M.
tomobile license tax due Tho county IN
which such fund arose ar whotbo,'th,
commission would be restricted ia tbc
use OF the 90 per ccnt ,l,owa1 !, To-,
operating expenses under the forms If
tho act Won rurtbor osL u.ho,h,r ~.
not any m%cxpcnded portion OF the 20
per cen OF the fund raised by the an.
tomobile license tax, to which the co.n.
mission Is entitled for OPERATING OK.
penses, at the end Of the year would
be placed in the general State fund
by the State treasurer or whether
such amount should be ccrdited from
year to year to the highway fund &c
be used by the highway commission IN
It's discretion In carrying out the inten;
and purpose OF the highway act.
an reply thereto 7 hoy IN ,dv;s.
that am NJ mo onin,on tho, -,
thority to draw upon tho fnnd ,ri.in
from the automobiIc ,,conso tav -
excess Of the 90 nor conf .nooiGnou,
provided IN the act for m,,rt,,,nn
OF the department and all conntr,ns
whether thev have comn,,od wi,h ~.
federal law in securing aid tho, .n,ao
or not. are entitled to have 50 nc
cent Of the funds arising from ~,
sale Of automobile licenses in moi
counties returncd n than Nv
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-18
The Dissertation.

IN sure you will like him. He has
a pleasant personality, an easy flow Of
conversation and Il wonderful fund of
information"
what is he?" inquired Miss Alma
Cayenne, suspiclously. "a book agcntT"