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TE PICKENS SENTINEbJOURNAL Entered April 23, 1903 at Pickens, S. C. as second class matter, under act of Congress of Marel 3,1879 39th Year PICKENS, S. C., MAY 6, 1909. Number 5 PHRASEOLOGY. Trouble Post Office Officia!s Had with Phrase for Postal Cards. It's odd, is'ut it." xi:'s . post office Ofcial, "hot ne-aerous are the ways in which some thought may be ex pressed by different people? "Some years ago the post office de 61. ;artment people at Washington found themselves put to a deal of trouble to prescribe the proper sentence to be used on the face of a postal card to the end that the user thereof might be admonished that he should place nothing but the address on that side. Seven attempts were made before the present phrase was adopted. "One of the eai-liest cards was made .to bear the legend, 'Nothing but the aidress can be writteu on this side,' whicn was, of course, untrue, as many persons could write more if they so desired, despite the regulation. Short ly afterward this was changed to say, Nothing but the address is to be placed on this side,' a sensible enougt expression, but clumsy, and in a way amusing. So it was soon discarded. "The next issue of the cards was inscribed, 'The address only to be written on this side,' which it was speedily observed might be construed to bar the use of the typewriter. The same objection was raised to 'Write only the address on this side.' "Finally the post office people be came almost hysterical about the mat ter. The next issue of the cards in formed the user that he could 'Write only the address on this side, the mes sage on the other,' which was not only clumsy, but ambiguous and con veying a wrong meaning, for, as a mat ter of fact, the post office officials real ty had no objection to a person writing the address on both sides. "Later the word 'only' was dropped, but without much improvement. Finally it was decided that there was no use tr' be original, so the of AcW&Msi hioned the phrase that is in use after the one used upon the ;postal cards Issued by the British. -Our English cousins say: 'The space below is for the address only, and V7ncle Sam has 'This side for the ad dress only."' THE- CURFEW BELL HAD RUNG That Explained Why the Small Boy Wanted an Escort. A resident of this city had a sur prising experience a few nights ago while passing along one of the princl pal streets of Newport News, Va. He was on his way to the shipyards, and the figure of a boy suddenly appeared before him. "Say, mister," said the almost breathless boy, "do you care if I walk down the street with you?" "Certainly not," was the man's re sponse, "I always like to have com pany." "I only want to go a short distance with you," the boy said. "You know," he added, "the first bell has already rung." "The first bell ?" Inquired the man from Washington. "What bell are you talking about?" "The curfew bell," he answered. "Don't you know what that is.?" It was admitted by the Washington Ian that he had heard of it, but never before had he- been in a city where such a law was in force. When the boy had made the explanation the man was more than willing to accom pany him. The pair walked along until they reached the entrance to the ship yard. "Never mind about going all the way home with me," said the little fel low, "I can run the rest of the way and get there before the second bell rings, and if I can't I can keep in the shadows and watch for the police." Wouldn't Accept Tips. The honesty of John Chinaman is attested by a remarkable occurrence of recent date, the scene of which was one of the best Chinese restaurants of this city, says the Washington Star. The observer of this example of hon esty had refreshed himself by sipping some of the finest brand of tea the house afforded, and had tasted, with feelings of uncertainty, some of the delicacies of Shinese concoction. He finally asked the amount of his bill and paid it. He was curious to .see just how a Chinaman would accept a tip, and wanted to make sure just what he would do with such a, perquis ite. For that reason he waited until the man carried the money to the cashier's desk, and then, waiting his opportunity, beckoned the celestial to his sidle and placed a dime in his hand. The celestial countenance was illumined by a broad smile, and the man, expressing his thanks turned on his heel and made straightway fo.' the till, where he deposited the tig along with the money that belonged to the house. Since that time the erstwhile patrore of celestial food has had a high re gard for Chinese honesty, but he has not yet fully recovered his astonish ment over the characteristics of the bland and patient waiter who was the subject of his experiment. Lovers of Outdoor Life. C. C. Arosemena, first secretary of the Panama legation, formerly a Cor nell football player, rides and plays golf, and Sr. Felipe Pardo, the Peru vian minister, Is one of the most en thusiastic horsemen of the city. He has a wide reputation as a hunter of big game. He made a trip to the wilds of Canada last summer. Sr. Sylvino do Amaral, first secretary of the Bra zilian legation, is another hunrter of big ga~me of nots. He has trophies of the chase from the forests of the Ama son, and has hunted a great deal in Argentina. Rural Telephone Connection, The Sparta, Ga., Ishmaelite publishes the following: "One of the most earnest, en thusiastic and business-like mass meetings witnessed in a long time was held by citizens of the town and county in the court house last Friday night. "Since the Ishmaelite's edito rials began to direct attention to the situation and tendencies in the county with reference to rural free deliveries and rural telephone, and to point out some of the beneficent possibili ties that would result from organized systematic direction of these powerful agencies, many of our citizens, both in town and country, have begun to think and plan. As a result it was suggested by a few pro gressive men that a mass meet ing be held to discuss and consider these matters of public concern. The announcement was made that a meeting would be held in the court house. Everybody approved the suggestion, and a large number met promptly at the hour appointed. The meeting quickly organized by electing Mayor J. D. Burnett chairman, and Mr. L. C. Miller secretary. The purpose of the meeting was stated by Hon. W. H. Burwell, who also enumerated many of the advantages that would ac crue tol the entire county by connecting up the farm homes through3ut the county by a system of rural telephone lines focused at the central in Sparta, and thus putting practically the entire population of the county in instant communication with all the phone system in town and with each other. Several others spoke along the same lines, and Superintendent Weaver, of the Bell Telephone company, explained the cost of such lines and their manner of operating. Plans were suggest ed which, after full considera tion, were unanimously ap proved: These plans contem plated encouragement and co-operation in building up lines throughout the county in such a systematic way as will reduce the cost to a minimum and the efficiency to a maximum of convenience and usefulness. "For devising ways and means of carrying these plans into execution, and for the purpose of co-operating with sections of the county desiring to avail themselves of* the benefits of such a system, a committee was appointed. This committee consists of J. D. Bur nett, chairman, Robt. Holmes, W. H. Burwell, Earle Wheel er, George White and M. L. Duggan. The committee has already met with the greatest possible encouragement from every source, and it begins to look now like our citizens who have so long neglected impor tant public utilities mean to give to Hancock county the best organized system of rural tele phones in middle Georgia. Progressive communities in the county will do well to consult with this committee promptly, and by such a spirit of co-opera tion as has so far manifested itself almost anybody in the county may soon have in their own homes telephonic commu nication with everybody else in the county. And then we will begin to realize that we have the best county in middle Geor gia." What this county is doing any other county can do. The people of this county ought to get together and see that our section is dotted with rural tele phones. Lines, radiating from the central offlice at this place, should in the next six months, be radiating all over the county. After once you get a 'phone in your house you would not do without it for many times the cost of installing. Any infor mation you might wish to know can be gotten through your local exchange, or will be cheerfully given you by calling at this office. Come in and let us talk this matter over with you. Was Once a Ball Player. Here is a masterpiece of pul pit eloquence by Billy Sunday, formerly famous as a ball play er, who is now doing service as an evangelist: "Twenty-two year ago, with the Holy Spirit as my guide, I entered this wondering temple, called Chris tianity. I entered at the portico of Genesis, walked down through the Old Testament art gallery where the pictures of Noah, Abraham, Moses Joseph, Isaac, Jacob, and Daniel hang on the wall. I passed into the music room of Psalms, where the spirits swept the keyboard of nature and brought forth the dirge like wail of the weeping prophet Jeremiah to the grand impassioned strain of Isaiah, until it seemed that every reed and pipe of God's great organ of nature responded to the tuneful harp of David, the sweet singer of Israel. I entered the chapel of Ecclesiastes where the voice of the preacher was heard and unto the conservatory of Sharon and the Lily of the Valley's sweet scented spices filled and perfumed my life. I entered the office of Proverbs, then into the observatory room of the prophets where I saw telescopes of various sizes, some pointing to far-off events; but all concen trated upon the bright and morning star, which was to rise above the moonlit hills of Judah for our salvation. I entered the audience room of the King of Kings, and caught a vision of His glory from the standpoint of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John; passed into the Acts of Apostles, where the Holy Spirit was doing His office work in the formation of the infant church. Then into the correspondence room where sat Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, James and Jude, penning their epistles. I stepped into the throne room of Revelations where all towered into glitter ing peaks, and I got a vision of the King sitting upon His throne in all His glory, and I cried: "All ihail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And cown Him Lord of all!" Fine Crop year In Prospect Surely this is fine weather for the farmers in this section at this time. It could not be more propitious if the farmers could have specially ordered it and got exactly what they desired. The early corn is planted, and land and weather conditions are the best for putting in the cotton, which also applies to all the minor crops. Oats are in the most promising condition, the preparatory work which may be done for potatoes, cane and for age crops assures all these of a splendid start, and melons and rchard products never held out brighter prospects at this season than is the case now. Our farmers have, indeed, cause to feel highly encouraged by the crop outlook for this year, as the latter part of April finds it. If these conditions shall continue this year will be the greatest crop yerr in thissection since many years-Ani~ ,on Mail. Work Makr logress Vice Presidenm, and General Manager M. J. Caples, of the Carolina, Clinchfeild and Ohio road, Superintendent Pettiplace and officials of the road, arrived in the city this morning,. having made the trip from Bostic,N. C. horseback. 'They expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the progess that has been made on the grading. Within a very short time the~ work of laying the rails will be gn.-Sprtanburg Journal. BEVERLY'S EXCLUSIVENESS. Beverly, on the north shore of Massachusetts, has always been exclusive in every sense. The name belongs to a large district, but it is all given over to wealth. President Taft's summer home will be at Beverly Cove, on Sal em, near a good golf course and a country clubhouse. His neighbors, who will doubtless rejoice at his advent, are the kind of folks who take their leisure without much relaxa tion. Yatcing, boating, tennis, and golfing are the pastimes. There is no "roughing it" at Beverly. The social round is followed with the formality of winter life in town. Beverly will be the most fashionable and exclusive of all our summer cap itals. If the politicians pursue the President to the north shore, they must carry their dress coats with them. But we have no doubt that President Taft will manage to have, a good time at Beverly, and tactfully avoid too much social entertain ing.-New York Times. CHICAGO MAIDENS WANT HUSBANDS WHO WILL BOSS More than one hundred Chi cago girls, pretty, vivacious and fairly well to do, want husbands -that is, if they can find the right ones. The responses of these young women, describing their ideal man, were read last night at the Halsted Institution al Church by the Rev. D. D. Vaughan, during the course of a sermon on "the model hus band." A majority of the young women writers surprised both the pastor and the audience by stating positively that they want their husbands to be "the real boss." They also declared that it was not necessary that he' be handsome, wealthy, talented or a "swell dresser." But it was insisted in every case that he be a "man who was capable of real love." The word "'love" was underscored in most of the letters. The feminine candidates were practically agreed that their future "better-halves" must be "good-hearted, kind and affec tionate." Business or profession al men were not preferred by the most, but "clean, honest men who make clean money" were desired. HE SHOT A NEGRO Last Friday Mr. A. Z. Bryson f Garvin township shot and perhaps fatally wounded Dude Robinson, a negro about 35 years of age. From what can be learned in appears that Mr. Bryson went by the home of Robinson, who lives on his place and asked him to do certain work for him, the negro being nder contract with him. The negro was very impudent and after a few words shut the door n Mr. Bryson's face. Mr. Bry son went on arourd the house toward his own home and after getting a few feet from the house the negro opened the back door and fired, using a shot gun. The load passed by Mr. Bryson's head with out striking him. As quickly as possible Mr. Bryson returned the fire, but without effect. After again firing at Ihe door where the negro stood, Mr. Bryson again started ho~me. The negro again opened the door nd running out into the yard fired both barrels in the driec ion of Mr. Bryson, neither shot taking effect. This time Mr. Bryson was more suc cessful than before, for when he fired the negro fell with a bullet through his body. Mr. Bryson sent for Dr. Al good who attended the wounded negro, who is said to be in bad shape. Mr. Bryson wet before Magistrate Guyton and gave bond for his appearance before court.-Andersonl Intelligencer One of the ambitions that the average girl has is to speak to a strange man just because the thought'of it scares her so she never would. Moon To Hide Her Face, Local astronomers are greatly interested in - the coming tota: eclipse of the moon, which occurs on the evening of Thurs. day, June 3. The phenomena may be observed all over thE continent if the sky is clear. In this section the rise of thE moon will be almost normal and the people may watch the shad ow of the earth gradually steal over the lunar body. But fur ther in the continent, pro bably on the other side of the Mississ ippi, the inhabitants will first see an odd looking disc of a red dish color rise from the east. When the moon rises here only a narrow portion of it will be observed. Gradually it will enter deeper and deeper into the earth's shadow until the moon gives no light and is only barely perceptible. This year the moon does not enter into the heart of the earth's shadow so there will not be a black eclipse. The moon, however, will be in the earth's shadow for over an hour, and practically the only light from the heavens will be that of the stars. -The reason why the moon will be invisible is the influence of the earth's atmosphere, which bends the sun's rays at the edges of illuminated hem ispheres bf this planet and throws on the moon a faint glow, generally of a red copper hue. It results from the absorp tion in the earth's atmosphere of the green, blue and violet rays that pass through it. It is much the same as the sunset glow, though infinitely more faint. As the phenomenon of the eclipse develops, the children will be able to see for themselves the truth of the statement they learned from their geographies. An eclipse of the sun will be witnessed a fortnight later, on Tursday, June 17th, shortly be fore ,sunset. The only effect that it will have is to send the chickens to roost an hour or two earlier. The lunar eclipse is precisely the same as that which saved the lives of Columbus and his party in the isle of Jamaica in he year 1504. The natives re fused them food. Columbus, knowing that an eclipse was due old them that God was very agry because of their inhospi ality and would take away the ight of the moon. The mo ent that the natives saw the ight going,'they rushed to their torehouses and brought their hoicest viands, supplicating the white angels" to bring back heir moon. Columbus handed t back in about an hour. The earliest account of an eclipse was discovered in the omb of a Chinese emperor. he date has been fixed by chro ologists as January 29, 1136 B. A Real Tiger for Clemson Mr. David Traxler, formerly f Timmonsville, now of Green ille, is trying to get a real tiger for Clemson College his old Al na Mater. He is corresponding with several tiger-catchers in Africa for a real animal for lemson. It is not said whether r not he has secured the ser ices of Teddy to secure the gen ine Mascot for his old college, ut if he hasn't and his other fforts fail he might try the ex resident with success. Swallowed A China Egg A gentleman who lives near he city tells a very reinarkable nake story. A few days ago a make was shot from a tree in he yard, and in the snake was ound a china nest egg. The gg is supposed to have been in the snake several months for the very same egg w'as missed from a hen's nest last fall.-Florence Tinies. Br. King's NewLflsPlls The best In the world. NOTICE TO TEACHERS An examination for teacher's certificate will be held at Pick ens, S. C., on Friday, May 14th, 1909. The examination will be gin promptly at 9 a. m. All ap plicants are urged to be present at the beginning of the exami nation, provided with proper sta tionary, etc. The law requires boards of trustees to employ on ly those teachers who hold cer tificates recorded in the office of the county superintendent of education, and there will be no other examination until Octo ber. Strength in Continuity The results to be derived from continuous, everday advertising cannot be overestimated. That person or concern that desires to have its business grow and ex pand goes into the newspapers and stays there. By that we do not mean to let the wording of an ad. run without frequent change. We mean space. The advertising you did yester day will help your adverting to day, and the advertising of to day will help that of tomorrow. The child that makes greatest progess at school does not attend Monday, skip Tuesday, back Wednesday and out Friday. He is attending every school day in order to pass his finals. In continuity there is strength. "Out of sight is out of mind." To discontinue an ad. while you still have goods on your shel ires or vitality in your brains to produce something means one of two thing-either that you have made your fortune and are ready to retire or that the business is retrograding and degenerating "Some Pitfalls of Advertising," Missoula (Mont.) Herald. Give This a Trial. Set a post in your hog.lot and every hog will rub against it. This gives the cue for a cheap and effective louse killer. Wrap the post tightly from the ground up with quarter-inch rope, and saturate the rope with kersene every few days. Kerosene will kill lice, and the hogs will keep on soratching against the post. Mules For Ploughmng A farmer who sold a big lot of cotton at 9 1-2 cents recently, says he is not worried about having sold too soon. "For," he declared, "if I had not sold then I would not sell now, be cause it would cost me more than a half a cent a pound to stop my mules from the plows to haul it,"-Yorkville Eoxulrer. Blue Ridge to be Completed? Word has been received here that the Southern Railroad has bought the Stump House Moun tain tunnel and the old Blue Ridge right-of-way. It was owned by private parties, as it had been sold for taxes by the state.-Farm and Factory. North Pickens Circuit. Rev. E. L. Thomason preacher in charge. FIRST SABBATH. At Porter's chapel, 11 a. in.; Salem, 3 p. m. SECOND SABBATH. Mt. Bethel, 11 a. in.; New Hope, 3 p. mn. THIRD SABBATH.. Gap Hill, 11 a. in.; Twelve Mile, 3 p. in. FOURTH SABBATH. McKinney's, 11 a. mn.; Friend ship, 3 p. mn. Wisdom always knows when to quit. An engagement ring is a girl's idea of a band of hope. A little push will greatly out last a strong pull. Poultry Secrets Disclosed. Learn how the successnful poultrymen of the country make their money. Their secret methods and discoveries explamn ed fully. FELCHI'S Mating Secret of Fertile Eggs. Dr. WOOD'S Egg-Food Secret, SECRET of FE~ED at 15 cents a bushel, and scores of others. This revo lutionary book, (one copy) and Farm Journal two years for 50c. Sertd stamps or coin to Wilmner Atkinson Co., 140 Ra St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Liberty Items. Work has been commenced on the new bank building and it will be rushed to an early completion. This section enjoyed fine rains last Saturday and Sunday. They were greatly needed I The early gardens are putting on new life since the recent showers. A Missionary Forward move ment lecture was given at the Presbyterian church last Sab bath. It was greatly enjoyed by those present. The farmers are rushing things these days and as a con sequence there is not much seen of them in town. Spring is upon us in earnest. For several days last week the hermometer registered about 30 degrees, but cooler weather followed the showers. Some of our farmers are through planting cotton seed. The small grain crops are look Lng unusually fine. C. Tribute Of Respect. On March 18th 1909, an op pressive gloom was cast over our mntire community when the pirit of our dear sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Parsons, took its flight to the eternal shore. She was one of those happy combi nations that could make the best of everything, and, above all, could see the hand of God In the aily happenings of life. She was one of the charter members of Mile Creek. Not forgetting her church, she donated one hundred dollars to the church. Bhe was a promoter of every good work and was especially thoughtful of the sick and be reaved. As an appreciation of her noble life we offer the fol lowing resolutions. 1st. That we, the members of blile Creek Baptist church, bow in humble submission to this providence and return thanks to God for the noble life and ex imple of christian faith and ser ice she has left us. 2nd. That we cherish her nemory as one following closely n the footsteps of her Lord, go ng about doing good, not only n her own family circle, but in hie community at large. 3rd. That we extend our heart ~elt :sympathy to the bereaved ~amily and pray that our Heav mly Father may comfort them n their sad affliction. 4th. That a page in our re ord book be dedicated to her nemory and a copy of these 'esolutions be sent to the bereav ad family and to both the Picken Sentinel-Journal and Baptist )ourier for publication. Mrs. Janie Dalton, Mrs. Lou Curtis, Committee. -- To Our Correspondents. We desire to offer a few sug gestions to our correspondents. Write on one side of the pa per )NLY. Write all proper names plain y. We have no way of knowing who you are writing about and L great many times we have to ness at it. Leave off foolishness as much s possible. Our readers as a general thing don't care for it, ut want the N-E-W-S. Give she births, deaths, marriages, accidents, improvements, gener al conditions of the crops, in Eact any items of news that will be of interest to our many read ers and get your copy in by Tues ay each week. ALWAYS sign your name to your communication. If you do not wish your name~ to ap pear we will withhold it. Up Before The Bar. N. H. Brown. an attorney,- of Pitts feld. Vt., writes: "We have used Dr. King's New life Pills 'for years and ind them such a good family medicine we wouldn't be without them." F.r Ch~ils, Constipation, Billiousnel or sick Hedache they work wonderS. 25c at eli Dit.