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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having acquired the editorial
control and management of ''The
Southern Sentinel" / come before
the people of VIM Parish nc
stranger, having engaged In some
business enterprises that would
cause me to locate in the town OF
Winfield, and would necessitate
my being in close touch with PEG.
pie of the entire parish. and hav.
Ing spent the best and happiest
part of my life among its citizen
ship and being to the manor born.
/ see the necessity for a live,
up-to-date newspaper in Winn
parish. located at WINFIELD; and
having the native pride of every
true Southern-bred man, l have
yielded to the solicitations of my
numerous old friends to take
again the tripod of The Southern
Sentinel, which was established
In 1859 and suspended on account
of the war which lasted from 1861
to 1865, and which left this parish
and the entire South in a torn and
bleeding condition, and was never
reinstated until the summer of
1884, when the undersigned, at
his own expense. fitted out a COM
plete newspaper outfit and re-es-
tablished The Southern Sentinel.
The paper has had varied life
and has changed hands many
times since that time. yet / can
point with pride to its history
during the short period in which
1 had control Immediately after
lis re establishment in 1884.
With more than twenty years
added to my experience of that
time and the wonderful changes
which have taken place in this
section in that time, l will say
that l will now endeavor 10 give
to the good people of Winn par
ish a good, live Democratic news
paper, one that will come before
the public with no axe to grind.
The slogan of The Sentinel will
be the upbuildlng of the country
in morals, schools, good roads,
and to induce good and desirable
citizens to come among us and
make their homes.
To make a success of an enter
prise of the magnitude / am at
tempting, l shall expect the sup
port of all good citizens SO that
we will have to make ga long pull
and strong pull and a pull to-
then our success is
The Sentinel in the past few
months has been suspended at
intervals, first on account of the
quarantine restrictions, then on
account of illness the family of
The late editor, but from its issue
Of today The Southern Sentinel
will be.issued regularly.
Thanking the public in advance
FOR their support, am
Very respectfully,
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
Lost or Mislaid.

Notice is hereby given to the public not t
trade for a certain promissory note signed BY
j. N. Smith and payable to w. w. Greer fo
the sum of ss2.o2, as the same has been lost OF
mislaid and proceedings viii be had to rein
state and recover the amount.
J. II. MATHEWS,
JanI2 Attorney.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12

june weddings are merely fore
runners of the hot times that are
to follow.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
For Sale.

Old papers at 25 cents per
hundred. They are clean and
are good for many uses.
Apply at The Sentinel office.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
CONSUMPTION VS.. UNDER
PROTECTION.

The present rate of consump-
! ton of American cotton by the
| mills of the world is slightly in ex-
cess of one million bales of raw
cotton per month. 1t is estima-
ted, as a result of careful inves-
tigation, that if the spinners can
secure the cotton and no Inter
national troubles interfere with
the present enormous demand
for cotton goods, fully twelve
million five hundred thousand
bales of American cotton would
be consumed between Sept. LIST.
1905 and Sept. l, 1906. This UNI
precedented consumption of
American cotton is due princi-
pally to two causes, namely:
The increasing demand for cot
ton goods by the jobbing and re-
tail trade of the civilized nations
of the world, and the abnormal
increase of new spindles within
the past six months in England,
Japan and America. Since July
more than four million new
spindles have been added to the
milling industry of Manchester,
England. The Fall River Mills
which were shut down for sixteen
weeks last year on account of
strikes are now running night and
day. These vlt1l forces will
necessarily demand at least one
million bales of cotton for con-
sumption in 1906, which were not
required'in 1905. In the South
new mills are being built and the
equipment of old mills doubled
in capacity wherever labor can be
secured.
Consumption is only limited
now to the spindle capacity of the
world operating on full time.
Mr.. Ellison, the English Stats
tician, estimates consumption for
the next twelve months under H.
100000 bales of American cotton.
But Mr.. Ellison represents the
foreign spinners solely, and it is
habit with him to under estimate
at the beginning of each year aud
later on be forced to increase his
figures in the face of bare facts.
The price of cotton goods is very
high and advancing in most lines
monthly. In some cases prices
are higher than they have been
in twenty-five years. In the
spring of 1904 when cotton adj
vanced to IL cents per pound and
every available bale of cotton for
sale at that time was eagerly
taken by the mills, the manufac-
turers, jobbers and retailers were
loaded with goods which could
not be sold that season. After
consumption of the $4,000, 200
bale crop of 1904. we find the
mills of the world today with no
goods on hand for sale, but from
six to eight months behind with
their orders, and the jobbing
trade is in as bad condition.
With the trade now it is not a
question of price, but the serious
problem is delivery of orders by
the mills. The shelves of the
world are largely bare of cotton
goods and in many lines absolute
exhaustion has taken place.
This crop will not exteed ten
million commercial bales, hence
there must be curtailment by the |
mills before next September,
showing that consumption has
gone beyond the ability of pro-
1uction.
At the prices of cotton goods
'pinners could have easily paid
,he farmers II cents for every
pound of American cotton grown
his year. If we should be able
o hold back two million bales for
o cents the spinners would still
get the crop at an average price
lnder IL cents per pound. But
title cotton remains in the hands
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
Police Jury Proceedings.


presiding and the following mem
bers present:
j. I. Porter, ward /; W. N.
Dunn, ward 2; L. G. Willis, ward
3; L. B. Puckitt. ward 4; d. III.
Shumate, ward 5; j. NJ. Webb,
ward 6; P. +. Smith, ward z; A.
j. Franks, ward 8; D. B. Will
liams, ward 9; ). L. Brewton,
ward 10.
The minutes of last meeting
were read and approved.
Resolved, by the police jury
of the parish of Winn, that the
order for the new road to be cut
by A. E. Chandler from Calvin
to Coldwater, be reconsidered,
for the reason that the right of
way could not be obtained. Car
RED.
The following Reviewers and
Road Overseers were appointed
for the several roads throughout
the parish to serve during the
year 1906.
Ward one. Apportioners and
reviewers. 7. Long, P. B.
McClain, Uriah Smith. Over
seers-road No. l, j. d. Gentry;
2, George Moore; 8, Oscar Gar
ris; 4, VIM Jordan, Jr., 5, T. j.
Carroll; 6, Geo. Hall; Z, Edgar
Madden; 8, Morgan Bryant; 10,
Joe Womack; IL, Ed Melton.
Ward two. Apportioners and
reviewers-W.J. Smith, Willis
Holmes, Floyd Albritton. Over
seers-Road No. 1, 0. Holmes;
2, Isom Skinner; 3, FL. G. San
ders; 4, P. Allen; 5, B. f. Town
send; 6. j. M. Ingram; Z, III. Nc
Carly; 8, Luther Peters; 8, A.
Norvington; 10, Luther Willis;
IL, Fred Tarver; II, Z. B. Wat
son; Ii, Ira Tarver; Ia, Harry
Chisholm; Is, John Spears; Is,
Rodney Porter.
Ward 3. Reviewers and ap-
portioners-J. W. Hatten, j. B.
willis, T. D. Stuckey. Overseers
Road No. 1, P. W. Smith; 2, W.
Brister; 8, T. A. Boles; 4, Tom
Taylor; 5, j. N. Smith; 6, A. j.
white; Z, D. H. Mayes; 8, NJ. L.
Erskins; 9, John Adams; 10, W.
A. Smith; IL. j. f. W. Skies; IL,
A. j. Grain; 13, Boy Peppers; IA,
Dan Young; Is, Levy McCarty;
Is, J. M. Jones; IL, James Allen;
Is, T. +. walker; 19, j. NJ. willis;
20, G. A. McCarty.
ward 4. Reviewers and APP
portlonersJ. FL. Cockerham, Nj.
W. Moffett, H. j. Lilies. Over
seers-Road No. i, A. W. wilson;
2, walter Pine; 8, j. T. McCol-
lum; 4. j. B. Milan; 6, Ebert
warren; Z, E. H. Buchanan; 8, C.
G. Gilbert; 9, S. W. woodwork;
10, c. C. Gilbert.
ward 5. Reviewers and APP
portioners-H. s. McLamore,
willis Kelly, Jno. Jones. Over
seers-Road No. /, A. Stephens:
2, James Hughes; 8, Judge
Moffett; 4, walton Mccain; b, Ara
Shaw; 6, Albert Holmes; Z, W. L.
Rikard; 8, Earl Teagle; 9, Jno.
Bass; 10, Jas. Powell; IL, John
Allen; II, j. Fl. Neal; ID, Joseph
Horn; Ia, william Harland; Is,
E. VI. Teddlle.
ward 6. Reviewers and APP
portioners-Joab l.. Durham. S.
/. Buffkin, @. P. Lovett. Over
seers-Road No /, f. d. Hilburn;
2, Tom wade; 8, will Purvls; 4. J.
Fl. Brady; 5. Lambert Nixon; 6,
- Breeland; Z, j. W. Oliver; 8,
Ed Trichell; 10, W. T. Collins; IL,
watson Bazaar; IL, G.. B. David
son; ID, S. @. Ramsey; Il, war
rem Kelly; Is, will Britt, Is, q. A.
Lotion.
ward seven. Reviewers and
apportioners-Robert Young, Jr.,
l.. B. Terrall, Sam Blake. Over
seers-Road No. /, will Taylor;
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1906-01-12
Cheap Farm Lands.

We have over 100000 acres of
good farm lands in Ouachita Val
ley and on the Bayou Mason
Ridge, in west Carroll, Richland
and Franklin parishes. We can
give you a place from 40 to 1900,
acres on easy terms, write us what
you want and where you want it
and we will give you information.
Central immigration Real Estate
& Loan Co., Monroe, La.
Mrs. S. A. Wright's card in
this issue of the paper does but
half way tell of the many good
things she has in her business.
Her managers, Mr.. Wade Wright,
Cher sony and Mr.. Henry Perkins
who are assisted by those two
manly boys, John and James Jr.,
are live, up-to-date men and are
doing everything in their power
to advance the interests of VIM
field and VIM parish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
PRESIDENT STAHL In
ADDRESS MAKES CLEAR
PURPOSES OF CONGRESS

the feature of the afternoon program
He said:
Il congratulate you, as representa-
tives of the farmers of the United
States, on material prosperity. To the
nations production the farmers of the
United States this year contributed six
billion dollars. We hear much of the
Standard Oil company and its wealth,
but our annual export-not production,
but export--of cotton alone has a value
four times os great as all thepetroleum
produced in the United States in a
year. From the attention given dis
turbances in coal mining one might con-
slider that coal is a very important pro-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
INFORMATION FOR
FARMERS.

President of Farmers National Con-
sress-John NJ. Stahl- Chicago.
Chairman Local Executive Commit
tee-T. J. Medill
Congress Headquarters - Harper
house. Second avenue and Nineteenth
street; William Payne, chairman of re-
ceptiOn committee.
Bureau of Information-Rock Island
house, Second avenue and Seventeenth
street; W. c. Maucker, chairman of
bureau of information.
Convention Hall-lllinois theater,
Second avenue and Sixteenth street
Carnival and Manufacturers EX-
hibit-Rock Island rink. Sixteenth
street and Fifth avenue; II. a. J. Nc
Donald. DR.. r. NJ Pcarce and f. G.
Young. committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
CONVENTION GLEANlNGS

Secretary Whitaker of the Farmers
National congress is government
dairy inspector under the department
of agriculture. He has made a review
of the municipal milk supply of Boston,
New York, and Philadelphia and is now
at work on the District of Columbia.
James l.. Cowles of Connecticut is
here to boost the Postal Progress
League, and loses no opportunity to
talk on the subject of the parcels post.
He proposes to have the postofice de-
partment eventually control ali railway
transportation, though this does not
necessarily imply government owner
ship
The Rock Island is showing its en-
terprise by having the Kansas exhibit
train returned to this city.
August Lamps barber shop present.
ed an attractive appearance, and the
BARRIERS in rural costume made a de
cided hit with the visitors
More delegates are constantly arriv-
ing, and the meeting is certainly a sue
cess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
RINK BUSY PLACE
Many Attractive Exhibits Installed
and Good Entertainment
Provided.
TYROLEAN SINGERS HEARD
Musical Program in Afternoon and
Evening-E!ectrica Displays
Are Very Effective.

Many pretty and interesting exhibits
are III evidence at the rink building
today, the scene of the farmers carni-
val and manufacturers exhibit The
booths were all completed this morn
ing and include displays largely from
the tri-cities though several firms from
a distance are represented. All of the
space in the building is filled and in
a manner exceedingly attractive and
convenient for visitors. \ ladies'
apartment has been prepared in the
room which was formerly for ladies
during the roller skating season. Mu-
sic is the special feature in the way
of entertainment. furnished by Bleuers
orchestra. the TyrOlean singers and
also music by exhibits of piano players
and other musical instruments.
TyroIcnns Give Concert.
The Tyrolean singers made their mi
tial appearance last evening in pro
gram pleasing 10 hear. These singers
are all artists in their line and world
wide reputation has resulted from their
several extended concert tours. The
singers gave program this afternoon
and viii give Il second performance
this evening.
Electrical Displays Attractive.
One of the most interesting features
in the exhibit is the national flag pre-
scented by the American Electric com
pany. Constructed with electric lights
in the colors the effect at night is daZ-
zling. The flag gives one the impress
sion of silk national emblem floating
in the breeze. All of the electrical
exhibits in the building are especially
good The Jaeger brothers have their
electric incubators on exhibition and
an interesting display of electrical
novelties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

that il has increased in extent immeas-
urably and. has greatly improved the
methods of conducting its business. As
a result the better milk supply has
greatly reduced the sickness and lower
ed the death rate among children in
our towns and cities.
Home Greatest Market.
The interests OF Illinois in live stock
industries has been made well known
10 the world by the fame of Chicago as
the greatest live stock market. Some
thing may be said briefly in reference
TO the magnitude of our interests in
this direction. The large herds which
formerly occupied Illinois prairies have
followed cheaper lands west. but have
left their imprint in the nigh grade of
Illinois cattle. Notwithstanding this
migration of cattle to the cheaper lands
of the west, Illinois still ranks fifth i'll
number of cattle. and their grade is 50
good as to make their average value
above that of any other state.
The horse interests of Illinois have
developed until we have more horses
than any other state. 1.429.473. and
their quality is so high that their aver.
age value exceeds that of any other
state ] may say in this connection
that Illinois horses won more prizes at
the St Louis worlds fair than those of
any other state in the union. BY way
of comparison it may be said that I'LL
nois has as many horses as all of South
America outside of Argentina; nearly
as many as all of Canada, and more
than Mexico and all of Central America
combined We have six times as many
as Belgium, nearly as many as all
Great Britain or British India. and
more than 30 per cent more than all
Africa.
Due To Scientific Farming.
The results which have been de
picted have been accomplished through
the application of scientific knowledge
TO the farming industry. In view of
the magnitude of these results it is diff
ficult to realize the short period in
which they have been accomplished
Not many years ago the scientific
farmer was the standing joke of al
most every farming community. But
the jokers are growing fewer every
year. while the scientific farmers are
growing in numbers.
The interests of the great body of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
EXHIBITS AT CONVENTION
Many Fine Specimens Shown in Con-
test for Mayors Prize.

Some fine specimens of Rock Island
county products are to be exhibited at
the theater building, these being entered
in the contest for the prizes offered
by Mayor McCaskrin. Those who have
exhibits OF corn are:
j. Sharm, Rock Island. Gus Lundquist,
Milan. Ed COnnert. Moline. Frank Viii
son. Rural John Beck. Milan. William
,Miers. Taylor Ridge, and Lloyd Al
bertson Milan. S. b. Stoddard of this
city exhibits an So pound pumpkin,
apples are exhibited by Frank Wilson
of Rural. Herman Hintz of Andalusia
and Frank Wochner of Milan, and Mr..
Hintz also exhibits samples of pota-
toes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

VINO Welcomed Delegates TO the State.
hand early discoJrsing music that met
with popular favor.
Governor Deneen reached the city al
6: 30 o'clock this morning and immedi-
.ately sought rest, not appearing until
about $50 He was accompanied
by his private secretary. J. Whit
aker. He had informed the re
ception committee by telegram that he
would not appear until that hour; thus
his rest was not disturbed. He returns
this evening to Springfield. Before his
departure ne gave emphatic expression
of his admiration for Rock Island and
of his appreciation OF his treatment
here. This afternoon the governor is
inspecting WatertOwn hospital.
The delegates from the different
states spent last evening and this morn
ing mingling in congeniaI groups, a
central figure being Congressman JOS
eph E. RansdeH of Louisiana. who is
a member of the rivers and harbors
committee of the lower house, and an
authority on river navigation
The lobby of the Harper house has
been thronged since early last evening.
and as nearly all the delegates are
here for the entire week. it is probable
the hotel office will be a busy scene at
such times as the convention is not III
session at the Illinois theater.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
Electrical Displays attractive.

emblem of the Farmers National con
gress was an appropriate emblem for
the state of Illinois, and a mere fitting
place for such a convention would be
difficult to find. He closed his remarks
with a glowing tribute TO the memory
of Abraham Lincoln. calling attention
TO the fact that in far off Nebraska
there lived man honored and revered
who was a product of Illinois, and then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

REV. GRANVILLE II. SHERWOOD,
Who offered Opening Prayer at the
Convention.
row morning The unfavorable wealth
er condition did not affect the attend
ance from other points. but the local
attendance was somewhat smaller
than it would have been under more
favorable conditions. There was. how
ever, a good attendance from Rock Is
land and Scott counties at the sessions
today
The weather indications for tomor-
row are for fair and warmer weather.
and the attendance will probably be
much larger
Complete Decorations Tonight.
Though the wind did some slight
damage to the decorations. the dele
gates on all sides expressed their APP
probation of the effort on the part OF
the citizens to express their welcome,
and many compliments were paid the
committee on decorations for the eff
fective decoration and illumination OF
Second avenue. The work of decorat-
ing is being continued. and by tomor-
row morning practically all of the
business houses on Second avenue will
be decked with bunting and farm pro-
ducts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
German Attnche Attends.

amid deafening applause mentioned
the name of William Jennings Bryan.
German Attnche Attends.
The address of Mr.. Cameron closed
the regular program for the forenoon.
but as Nikola kaumanns. imperial
German agricultural attache to the
United States, was present, Mr.. Stahl
introduced hIm to the convention, but
Mr.. Kaumanns declined to make any
remarks.
Another feature before the adjourn
ment was taken until 2:30 O'Clock this
afternoon. was the introduction of Col
onel b. J. Clayton who for 20 years
has been a most active member of the
congress. and who is the Oldest mem
Der in attendance at the convention.
Mr. Clayton was for years secretary of
the organization. and later was elected
president, presiding at four annual con-
ventions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
DENEEN GREETED
Hundreds of Admirers and Dele.
gates Meet Governor at
Harper House
IN INFORMAL RECEPTION
Departs This Afternoon for Springfield
After Welcoming Convention
Lobby Is Busy Place.

An informal reception was rendered
to Governor Charles S. Deneen upon his
in the lobby of the Harper
house this morning about $50. and the
governor spent a pleasant half hour
greeting old friends and becoming &C
quainted with many new admirers
the delegates to the Farmers
National congress. The band was on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
over 1000 ARRIVE
More Delegates at Present Meet
ing Than at Any Former
Convention.
OTHERS TO COME TONIGHT
UnfavorabIe Weather Does Not Affect
General Attendance-Wind Mars
Decorations.

The goth annual meeting Of the
Farmers National Congress. which
opened this morning, is the largest and
promises to be the most successful
meeting ever held by the organization.
Over 1000 delegates and their ladies
are now in the city. and still others
will reach the city tonight and tomor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
INSPECT STORES TOMORROW
Committee on Decorations to Deter
mine Winner Of SIS Prize.

The committee on decorations will
inspect the Second avenue store fronts
tomorrow afternoon and award the
prize OF s. for the best decorated
building. This prize was posted by
the members Of the committee indi-
vidually There are number OF very
attractive displays along Second av-
enue and the decision of the commit
tee will be a difficult one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
SARGENT ON THE WAY HERE
Commissioner of immigration Leaves
Washington for Rock Island.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Frank A. p. Sar-
gent, commissioner general of immigra-
ton and naturalization. left for Rock
Island, where he will deliver an adj
dress on immigration tomorrow even
ing before the Farmers National con
gTess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
RIVER RIPLETS.

The Ruth. A. J. Whitney Acorn,
Everett. and b. Hershey were down.
All went north except the Ruth.
The stage of water was 5.35 az 6 a.
m. and $40 at noon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
RIVER FORECAST.

Nearly stationary stages in the Mis-
sissippi will prevail from Dubuque to
Muscatine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
PROGRAM for This Evening.

Informal reception to delegates and
their wives from $50 to 1880 p. m.
at the Harper house Roll call of
states for three minute addresses by
vice president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09
Tomorrow Morning.

8: 80 o'clock
Prayer-Rev. w. S. Marquis. d. d.,
pastor Broadway Presbyterian
church
agriculture in Alaska" = Hon.
James Sheakley, former governor
of Alaska.
Forestry" paper by some one from
California, to be appointed by Gov.
ernor Pardee.
Tomorrow Afternoon.
? o'clock
Music.
Business Methods in Farming" -
David Rankin of Tarkio. Mo-, and
l.. Whitney Watkins of Manches-
ter, Mich.
Does the Farmer Receive His
Share of Government Recogni-
?''-Governor Albert B. Cum
Minis of Iowa.
Admission and registration of life
members.
In the afternoon from to o'clock
there will be reception to the ladies'
of the congress at the Rock Island
club by the ladies of Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

CONTINUED on Page six.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

amid deafening applause mentioned
the name of William Jennings Bryan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-09

fact which led the early settlers to prt
fer the more rolling lands of Iowa.
During the last p years. however.