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The Plkoi, s Senilno1 PICKENh, N. C. t JULY 24, L913 GARY HIoTT MANAGER untered at PIoiens rostomfce ad seeond Clas Mall Matter The Sentinel is not responsible for the views of its corres pondents. To c4malgamate 7ho Sections After the close of the Civil war the United States gover n ment levied and collected a tax of $15 a bale on all cotton raised in the United States. This law was, by the Supreme court, de cided to be unconstitutional. Congress then passed a law re turning to the states the entire amount collected, which was about $60,000,000. This fund was set aside and still is in the treasury. With accumulated interest it should be nearly double the original amount. As this cotton was raised in the Southern states, by ex-Con federates or their widows and children, and the tax was paid by them. This money never has been returned to them. Just why, I do not know. Whether negligence or "red tape," the fact remains, as do the needs of the suryivors of the "lost cause." As an ex-Union soldier, who has lived with and learned to love these old gray heads, I have the following proposition to make: As a final act in cementing the bonds of our national union, in forever bury ing the last. spark of sectionalism between the North and South, and as an act of justice, fratern ity and good will to a needy and deserving element of our citizenship, I call upon the sur viving members of the Grand Army of the Republic to use every honorable mnethod in se curing an act of Congress to pro-rate the money thus raised, among the surviving Confed erate soldiers or their widows, and with a clean slate and a thoroughly reunited citizenship regulate to the lethe of forget- t fulness the hardships and hor rors of the greatest internecine strife of history. Right or wrong, they believed in and fought for a pinciple as Only Americans can fight, andi while the God of Battles dec\id ed against them, that same Deity certainly would smile in approval of so gracious an action by the men wvho wvore the blue. Resolve and petition your representatives in Congress to take action in accordance with the above, so) that, in the future reunions of the "'Blue and the Gray,"' the gray-headed veterans will realize fully that the war is over and the hatchet forever buried. -J. W. K incaidl Texas, in Pennsylvania 0Grit. In the above article written by a Union soldier wvill be seen tho spirit of all true men, whether he b~e a Northerner or a Southerner, Democrat or Re publican. Why has not the money been returned to the proper owners? And would it t not be a wise and gr'acious thing to give it to the old (Con federate veterans of the South ern states from which the mon-I ey was collected? We believe that as the war is over and peace, blessed sweet peace, exists between the States, that all differences ought to b~e re moved and let the Southern soldiers of the War Between the States share alike in the pen sions from the United States goyernment. We help pay the taxes, why not share in the benefits? It seems to us that all the people would favor such a course except a few old fire eaters, to be found north and south. Why not call upon our representatives In Congress to .look after the matter for our old scildiers? Would it not be the best time to attend to it at once. Just after the great re union held by the Blue and the Gray at Gettysburg, where they burled the hatchet, and perhaps they sang or thought of singing "Blest be the tie that binds." There is a lot of talk about Mr, Bryan leaving his job as Secretary of State for a few. weeks . to lecture. We do not know how much good the great exponent of peace and grape juice can do as Secretary; but we do know he can do a great deal of real good ,lecturing to the multitudes, even it it does cost fifty cents and one dollar per. _______ _ V The split log drag is~ne of the cheapest and simplesti'eal useful things we know,ot. They *re great road preservers and of urpeoleshouldhave~ Even the bales wax warm heso days. Wh not call him "Butter nilk Booker"? Wonder how many split log Irags there are in Pickens coun y. The trade mark used by the ?ickens mill on its cloth is a >ird. We reiterate, it reverberates: plenty good pickings in Pickens still. What have, you done today to make this world a better world to live in? We suppose when-women take to the lecture platform they will change chautauqua to shetalker. We hate to repeat such an old gag, but, nevertheless, the fact remains, the meloncolic days are hero. We heard a fellow stay the other day that this weather made the prespiration roll off you like sweat. We believe it does, too. Editor Booker of the Piedmont w-.nts to know "who cares any thing about sardines?" He evidently has never attended an Easley picnic, The Columbia State says, "Recent batting statistics dem onstrate Ihat K. Lamity Howler is now hitting for only .023." His fielding is also very punk. The Anderson Intelligencer says that lion. J. E. Boggs has just (eturned from Washington and stands an excellent chance of being appointed Assistant Attorney General of the United -states at a salary of $10,000 a year. Under the head of "Our Ex abanges," the .Easlev Progress I )ublished last week tenl para- 1 raphs-five from The Groon- t ille Piedmont and fi. e from 'lhe Pickens Sentinel. It made i uch a great improvement in 1 ['he Progress that we call on ome of our exchanges to put I hat paper on their lists, Picnic Near Cross Roads Church A joint picnic and rally will >e held by Oliver Camp No. 585, D)acusville No. 587 and H-ester No. 589, W. 0. W., near Oiross Roads church on Saturday, August 2nd, 1913. Ali neigh-li boring camps and the public at large are cordially invited to (come andl bring the "b1askets" with somet hing in them, and enjoy the day with us. Promi nen t spea(1kers are ex pec ted. L. L. Smith, Cthairmnan Comn. A Number of Goo Tract No. 1. 10 miles north P'rice, $i,ooo. Terms, 1, 2 and Tract No, 2. 10 miles north own. Price, $r ,ooo. Trract No. 3. Contains 64 acr< >n Liberty road; high state of ci 3rice $65 per acre. Tract No. 4. 34 acres, one mn ey road. Easy terms. Bargai Tract No. 5. Two miles east ew house, barns, etc. Bargair Tract No. 6. Contains 70 act Lt $30 per acre. Terms to suit Tract No. 7. 35 acres, one -igh state of cultivation. A ba Tract No. 8. Contains 6o aci ollege, at $45 per acre. Tract No.9. 6o acres, two n 1al1 in high state of cultivation, $45 per acre, 1-3.cash, terms o1 Tract No. 10. 30 acres, at Pumpkintown road, 5 miles froi Thi-ese are only a few oi th sale. For further particulars wi Linwood Land & Ini Pickens, S. C. Our Inqul' JAS. A. McKEE OF PICKENS COUNTY LAsT SURVIVOR IN Tiiis STATI, OF TIE FAMOUS PALIE'rrc REGIMENT OF THE MEXICA WAR. By the death of Capt. Mat thew B. Stanley of Marior county, two weeks ago, Mr. Jas, A. McKee of the Mile Creek section of Pickens county be comes the last survivor in this State of the famous Palniette regiment, which fought in the Mexican War. So far as is known there are only three other survivors of the Palmetto regiment: Geo. I-I. Abney, of Clay, Miss.; J. J. Martin, of East Point, Ga., and John Wil liams, of Downs, Kansas. Mr. McKee was born in 1824 and enlisted in the Mexican war in 1846. Local Woodmen to Give Big Picnic Piractically all arrangements 'aye been made for the big W. O. W. picnic which will o iold on the court house grounds )ere August 7th. Everybody in he county is invited to come Lmd enjoy the day. An interest ng and entertaning program 1as been arranged and a great mnd good time is expected. All bring well filled bakets. PROGRAM 1st.-10 o'clock a.m., Music by the Pickens Band. 2nd. -Prayer by Rev. G. F. Kirby. 3rd.-Muisic. 4th-Welcomie address~by Sov orign WA. E. Finley, Esq. 5th-Music. 6th-Address on Woodcraft by Soverign J. M. D~aniel, Esq,, of Greenville. 7th-Music. 8th-Address b~y Rey. D). Wi. H[iott. 10th-Dinner. 11th-Music. d Farms For Sale of Pickens, 141x 1-2 acres, years. of Pickens, near Pumpkin es, one mile from court house, altivation; three good houses ile from court house, on Eas n1 at $100 per acre. of court house; 42 acres; good at $2,500. es, 5 miles west of court house, purchaser. nile south of Six Mile college; rgain at $50 per acre. res, two miles wvest of Six Mile Liles north of court house; one balance in timber and pasture. i balance. $35 per acre. Situated on n court house. e desirable farms we have for rite or call on us. vestment Company Office at Keowee Bank ,itive Pup E~N 5@0~fNLY RSoUT, t ' 1 Feel Right All the Time Don't Let Periodical Spells of Lazy Liver Ruin Your Temper and Spoil Your Work. If your liver doesn't behave right all the time-if it some time stops working and you be come bilious and "headachy" don't take calomel, but try Dod son's Liver 'Tone. You are safe in taking Dod son's Liver Tone. It's a harm less, pleasant vegetable remedy that starts your liver without stirring up your whole system as caloniel often does. It is especially good for children who need a liver tonic once in awhile, but who should not be dosed with strong drugs. Dodson's Liver Tone is sold by the Pickens Drug Co. This store guarantees it with a clean open and shut guarantee-your money back with a smile if it fails to satisfy you, Price, 50 cents a bottle, and your money is as safe as if you had it in your pocket. If you need the medicine you need it badly-if it doesn't satisfy you-your money back. Buy a bottle from the Pickons Drug Co. today un der this guarantee. (adv.) Rev. R. H. Lupo and the North Pickens Circuit. Pastor Lupo of the North Pick ens charge writes the Christian Adyocate as follows:' There are three classes of preachers who have my heartfelt sympathy: Bishops,presiding elders, and ed itors or other special appointees. They are so far removed from the heart throbs of the people. They do not feel their joys :nd sorrows by actual contact. True they ate looked upon as a sort of superior being, and are ver bally complimented for their efforts, and recieve fair mone .HOT AIR... Is About the Cheapest Thing on theM e a t oday Almost every paper you pick up these days, you read where sore erchant tells you he can sell you goods for less than other merchants can buy them, that he can save you money on every purchase you make. Have you ever stop ed to think why one merchant can sell you goods-so much cheaper than another? The answer is very simple: He handles inferior goods. Watch any concern that can always sell a $1.50 article for 98c, or a $.oo for 67c, When you buy such merchandise, you are simply getting what you pay for, nothing more. These catch-penny, fake sales, however, are about a thing of the east, for people are getting wise to them. There was a time when these "below cost sales" would catch a few suckers, but the people, especially our Pickens county people, are on to their job, and what they want is value for their money, not cheap,shoddy goods. We do not advertise to sell you goods below cost, or at cost, but we can sell you honest goods as low as any one, for we discount our bills, and buy in quantities which puts us on the ground floor with any one. A look thru our stock will convince you that we are prepared to back up every word we say, when it comes to prices, qnantity and quality of merchandise. Yours truly, Folger, Thornley. & Co. Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Gents' Furnishing Goods a Specialty. Sole agents for Walk-Over and Boyden Shoes, Carhart OveralP 1 H v. 'K Iron King Stoves, New Home Sewing Machines,Chase City and Babcotk g V ' ell Wagons and Mitchell Automobiles. tary compensation, but whoever ing us to feel they are worthy privilege i ". 4. heard of an elder, bishop, or ed- of more than we are competent church a few weeks befpxso his itor being pounded? Yet this is of giving, death. Thesethingsdj~awus close T a common experience with us Every thing is promising here to one another, naking us feel country parsons. Only a few iood Sunday school, good c the great kinship or mankind days ago a lady from Bethel gregation, and a willingness There are great possibilities here. brought a buggy load of eatables that promises much for this We could not afford to desert the from this congregation. And I work. We have had some ad- field. am continually finding such ditionsalready and are expecting Yours tru hv, things as chickens, eggs, butter a great revival during our pro- Robert H. Lupo, P. L. and vegatables in my buggy tracted servics-and why not?, July 11, 1913. after a trip among my members, God is willing. -- not on quarterage either. These Death has claimed some of W. A. Peehuff sells Rock Hill tokens, together with their en- my flock, four having answered buggies at Gap Hill, the old couragement; have greatly en- the great summons since firstof Pavne place. Cash or easy deared this'people to uth. Cais-1 May, one of whom it was my, terms. (adv) YOUR SHOES ARE THE KEYNOTE OF YOUR APPEARANCE Choose them so they will fit and feel right. That mearm, . and a graceful carriage. - Women's Footwear Including all the very latest Spring models in Oxfords, Slippers and Pumps. Ladie's low cuts in white canvas, white nu buck and white linen. ; Ladie's lo w cuts in tan. Ladies low cuts in black. Men's Low Cuts In all leathers and all styles from the low flat heels of the English lasts to the fuller ,toes and higher heels. If it's new, stylish and worth wearing you will find it here, and, at a price that you will appreciate. School Shoes for Growing Girls and Boys We make a specialty of children's Shoes, from baby's first soft soles to the hard wearing, tramping Shoes built to stand the rough usage of the healthiest Boy Scout. When in Greenville give us the pleasure of helping you solve the Shoe question. We are near the corner of Main and Washington, the busiest corner between Atlanta and (harlott . All interurban cars arrive and leave within four seconds walk of our door. Pride, Patton & Tilman [The Shoe Peoplel GREENVILLE, S. C. 7.