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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-09-01
SO CENTS 4 YEAR.

condition when doing farm work
on this bay alone.
However, /, is TO alfalfa that |
wish par,ic cularly to call the a,ten-
ton ofGsxet,e readers. Where al-
falfa will grow, il is recognized as
the remier hay plant; and grows
10 per fection on the stiff lands
OF the Delta. 1t needs no inoc.
ulation here aud no special treat
mcnt: on this buckshot land that
is drained and properly prepar-
cd. i, is as sure a crop "a corn or
cotton. |, will not grow on the
sandy land without special prep
aration aud a great deal of coax.
ing.
The Station farm will make
between three and four tons of
alfalfa bay per acre this season
from the first years sowing, and
this on old land that has been in
cotton Tor ~ years. Ihave seen
alfalfa here on fresh black land
that will make this season over
six tons OF we'll cured hay per
acre.
Timothy bay is selling ia this
market now for $500 per ton.
and alfalfa usually sells here for
81 90 per ton anvance over timo.
thy (it is worth relatively more),
which shows the great possibili-
ties OF alfalfa growing. Alfalfa
growing is no experiment in the
Delta if put on the right kind of
land, and almost every farm has
some of the black land suitable
for its growth. predict that IN
the near future this section will
be famous for it's alfalfa, as we'll
as its cotton.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1906-09-01

thing possible is being done to
make the fair success and TO 10.
crease the interes, ia better
stock aud poultry and to ssimu-
late better farming. With '1e
cooperation OF the farmers and
other citizens. the fair will mean
much 10 the upbnilding OF South.
east Mississippi.
The Ok,ibbeha County Fair,
held at S,arkyillc Oct. .. 10 and
II. gives promise OF exceeding
the good record of las, year. A
previous good report was re-
Gently made on the prospects of
this fair: and the prospects are
reported as growing more favor
able all the time.
The Mississippi and Wes,
Ala ba ma Fair. held al Colum bus,
Miss, Oct. - TO - inclusive, Is
another fair tina, continues TO be
under the managemen, OF pub
lie spirited men OF affairs who
understand how TO build up an
institution OF this kind. and the
location and spiri, OF Columbus
guarantee 4 fair OF intcrcs, TO all
who attend and OF benefit to all
who come under it's influence.
A floral parade and football
game will be special features, in
addition to the regular ones.
The Mississippi, Industrial
Exposition. held at Jackson Nov.
5 TO 10 Inclusive, has the advan-
tage OF location. OF being the
State fair. and of coming after
the other fairs have shown what
good things are to be had for ex-
hibition purposes. Sec. J. r.
Mckay is putting in overtime to
work up all details necessary for
a record breaking exposition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
GENERAL JOHN EATON DIES
AT ADVANCED ASE OF II YEARS

Washington. Feb. e-General John
Eaton, distinguished Civil war veteran
and noted educator, died here today, aged
IL years.
He graduated from Dartmouth college
in 1854 and later from Andover Theologic-
al seminary. He entered the war as n
captain OF the TwentX-ninth Ohio Volun-
teer Infantry and attained the rank Of
brigadier general OF volunteers. At one
tim he was editor OF the Memphis Post
In 1870 he became United States com
missioner OF education. which position
he held for l6 years, and afterward be-
came president Of Marietta college. Ohio
and of Sheldon Jackson college. Salt Lake
City.
He established the educational system
OF Porto Rico under the military occu-
pancy of the United States and became
superintendent OF public instruction there
General Eaton was native OF New
Hampshire. He leaves widow and three
children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
ATTORNEY GENERAL ACCUSED
OF UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Prattleboro Vt. Feb. ADMINISTRATION
into the charges Of unprofessional conduct
made against Attorney General Clark G.
Fits was resumed today before the
special commission appointed by the SUI
preme court
John IT. Senter of Montpelier. who was
al one time associated with Mr. Fits.
was the first witness He defended Mr..
Fits manner OF conducting the case OF
Daniel y Prescott. which is mentioned
I'm the charge against the attorney gem
eral. lie said that Mr.. Fits was 80
jealous on Mr. Prescotts behalf that |
had to hold him down by the coat tails"
Tie also said that IN his opinion the re-
port OF the referee on the matter was
''thc most corrupt ? ever saw
g. G. Miller testified IN relation 20 the
charges against Mr.. Fits IN regard 10 n
check for Si2o said 90 have been paid by
George " Richards n hquor dealer. 20
the present attorney general
lie said that Mr.. Fits was table
boarder az Richards hotel. but that ne
never saw Mr.. Fits in the barrcom OF
the hotel
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
SECRETARY TAFT'S SUGGESTION
MAY FINALLY Be ADOPTED

Washington. Feb. 9.-When Secretary
Taft was before the senate committee on
appropriations. which was considering the
urgency deficiency bill, he requested an
appropriation OF 100000 TO be expended
for additional barracks and quarters for
the army at or near Manila.
In explanation he stated that the situa-
tion in China was such that IL might be
necessar yat any time TO send troops
there and that IL would he possible 10
have troops near for that purpose. The
committee did not think IL eXpedient TO
make tho appropriation at this time.
The report OF the hearing when print
ed will be referred to the committee on
Philippines. as ~ Is thought by some
senator's that the matter is OF such i'm
portance that the committee on Philip
pines should take II up and consider II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
new CORPORATIONS

Henry s. Wirsching. William Shaa,
Howard 7 Carpenter OF Providence and
James a Williams Of East Providence
have filed articles or association with
Secretary Of state Charles =. Bennett as
Rhode Island Fish company to engage
in n general fish business including icing,
packing and preserving
IL has a capital OF 5000.
Charles n Cook, Clarence VI Dunbar
and Robert o. Smith have filed articles
OF association as Cook Dunbar Smith
company" with $50 or capital 10 carry on
a seamless wire. rolled plate and seamless
tubing jewelers. supply business I'm this
city.
Alfred G. Chaffce. John A. Flanagan
and Clarence r. Mirtz have filed articles
OF association as Athcrton Spinning COM
pany 90 manufacture. buy and sell mill
machinery. tools. etc. patent rights and
other business incidental thereto The
capital stock is $4,000 and the location
Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
GAME WARDEN
CHARGED WITH
CORRUPTION

a hearing was had today before the
senate committee on judiciary on an act
to prohibit the use by the pump or auto
matte shot gun in hunting birds or ami
mails
President +. y. Burlingame OF the
Blackstone Valley Rod and Gun club. who
was the originator OF the bill was the first
who spoke in favor OF IL. He explained
the purpose OF the act and the conditions
which made its passage desirable.
Senator Metcalf said he had seen the
automatic gun and personally felt that 1t
could be dispensed with without doing
any harm. He did not think pump gun
was as destructive as an automatic. lie
favored pump gun for shore or trap shoot
ing but would like TO see them prohibited
for use in the woods.
William Boardman. a member or the
Blackstone Valley Rod and Gun club said
that the tendency OF automatic guns was
to increase slaughter. The pump gun, he
said, gave certain advantages relative 10
the use OF sights over the double barrel
ed gun. Users OF the pump gun, or at
least many OF fnem. would be satisfied 10
have their pump gun cut down TO two
shots. as all they cared about II was the
advantages OF shooting by a sight over
the barrel
Col. Frank Tillinghast said It had been
ana must continue 10 De the pollCy Oh
the state to protect its game. and the
guns were too destructive for common
use. Relative TO the clause providing that
the carrying OF the gun should be con-
sidered prima faci evidence OF intention
TO use IL unlawfully. he said a supreme
court decision had held the determination
OF prima faci evidence was a matter for
ithe jury and not for the legislature.
/ The pump and automatic guns are
aulIallV destructive he said
=. l.. Voelker spoke In opposition TO the
measure. With n good shot, he said.
the automatic shotgun was no more de-
structive than the double-barrel gun. IL
made little difference. he said, as TO which
kind OF a gun was used.
Mr.. Voelker said that snares were the
things which were causing more destruc-
ton OF birds than anything else. He
stated that partrdges were being shared
In Foster and that they were shipped In
shoe boxes and barrels.
Mr. Voelker said he had made freduenr
trips with Game Warden Earl Burlin-
game OF Burrillville and had seen many
snares in which birds were destroyed in
Wholesale quantities He called on Mr..
Burlingame TO substantiate his state
ments.
Mr.. Burlingame said that a deputy
sheriff in Connecticut made a business OF
coming into Foster and snaring birds for
prOht. Inc law nad NOT been enforced
he said because It was not for the inter-
ests OF etate game wardens to enforce
II.
Mr. Burlngarne said he could prove that
game wardens sent there by the state had
not enforced the law. because IL was
against their pecuniary interest to do SO.
After those who had spoken had asked
n few questions of each other Chairman
| Anthony announced that the committee
would hold the act under consideration
| and the hearing was adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
THREE YOUNG MEN ARRESTED
ON CHARGE Of SHOP BREAKING

good capture was made by Detectives
Ahern and Johnson. this morning as a re-
suit OF which there will be a cessation OF
small shop breaking.
These breaks have occurred in various
parts OF this city. at Warren and at Arc
tic
Yesterday the detectives were tipped of
that the man they wanted put up at
South Main street lodging house. which
was watched continuously until this
morning, when the game walked into a
trap.
The person wanted was William Free
man. alais Gardiner, alias Cunningham.
He Is % years old, was formerly in the
navy and claims Portland. Me, as his
home
lie confessed TO breaking into William
II. Smiths cigar and periodical store, at
Warren. on Feb. 9Th and stealing pipes
etc, valued at $50.
Early yesterday morning he arose from
his bed. went to Gustayius Emersons
tewelry store, SIS Westminster street.
smashed In plate glass window, appro-
priated about 800 worth Of cheap iewelry
and was back in bed within an hour.
Last night he picked up Chester Bur
lingame. 21 years old. Of New Bedford,
ard Francis. +. porgan, is years old, OF
Smiths hill, and took them TO Arctic
Centre, whore they broke into A Y.
Vanasse's store and stole pipes valued
at $40
left for the city this morning and re-
turned 20 tho lodging house
~ $50 o'clock, by appointment, they
went 20 a secondhand store on South
men Feeley and Lenahan assisting tho de-
tecttypS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
CASE OF SMOOT
PROTESTANTS
HAS BEEN CLOSED

Washington, Feb. &C. a. Smurthwaite
OF Ogden. was called for cross-examina-
tion by A. S. worthington, counsel for
Senator Smoot in the proceedings today
before the committee on privileges and
elections.
The witness said the usual course to
settle difficulties between members Of the
church was 10 lay complaints with the
teachers OF the ward I'm which the ag-
grieved reside. and the bishop then ordi-
narily Instructs the teachers 10 do all In
their power to adjust the differences
Mr. Worthington asked Smurthwaite II
ne had any reason TO believe his trouble
with President Smith over their rival salt
interests could not have been adjusted in
the same way.
The witness replied: "My knowledge Of
the leaders OF the church convinced me
that was impossible
Senator Knox then asked the witness ~
the Mormon first president had followed
up his threat 10 ruin him because he In
sisted in continuing in the salt busi-
ness.
He said his company continued 10 make
salt. but its competitors reduced the price
OF crde salt from IS 10 81 n ton.
The witness said his company had been
compelled 10 pile up It's production. This
injured his credit and depressed the value
Of the stock Of the company,
Mr.. Smurthwaite was asked n the
tithes ~ tho Mormon church were in
vested i'm corporations. "I am fearful that {
n is" he replied.
He estimated that tthng brought the
church revenue OF from 81 500 600 20
g.. 600 600 wear. hut no accounting had
been made so far as he knew
The protestants' counsel then announced
that their case was closed'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
WELLINGTON CLUB FOR
WOMEN OPENED AT SHEPARD'S

what the women who shop extensively
and those who stand behind the counters
to wait upon them will hail with delight
is the innovation TO be introduced at the
Shepard company's store beginning with
tomorrow, when the Wellington club cele-
brates its birth.
From the success OF the plan as carried
on in others Of tho larger cities OF the
country and the crying needs OF such
place I'm the congested shopping districts
OF this city, the announcement and the
attractiveness OF the plans will he herald
ed as one OF the chief delights Of the
women OF Tho city hereafter, and will be
a success here from the time tho doors
are first opened. with club dues at not
more than rs cents nor less than 10 cents.
The plan Is something unique in this
city. though well known IN places like
Boston, New York. Chicago, Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Buffalo and others. and the
nearest approach 10 II I'm this city IL the
Young Women's tea room. While the idea
Is philanthropic. tho chief purpose Of es-
tabnshng the club here Is 10 AFFORD n
place where for little money wholesome
food may be procured well cooked, and
during tho noon hours ~ the girls they
may also be provided with n place I'm
which 20 rest
There will be reading room and desks
for writing or loungfng after the lunch;
also manlcuring establishment The
young woman I'm charge OF the club, Mrs
Ida W. Parker. has been connected with
the clover club OF New York almost since
It's inception, and has been associated with
Miss Eva Lewis, the founder OF the club
there and from whose work the various
branches have started.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
MR.. STOCKWE[[
DIES WHILE He
SITS IN CHAIR

While sitting quietly in his chair his home the side
Thomas b. StockWe many years
schools Rhode Island stricken with paralysis o'clock and
died instantly
Although obliged by failing health to resign his position as COM
apparent
ly condition being bed and about the house daily
that the family prepared for the shock finding him dead
just before noontme He had been in Office 1878 and
garded of foremost the his
He attained the age GO August early that month
received from the board of education and
people educational circles ngossed testimonial regret upon
his retirement from service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
STATE COLLEGE
: HAS MANY AND
URGENT NEEDS

Many needs are mentioned I'm the an
nual report OF the Rhode Island College
OF Agriculture and Mechanic Arts sub
mitted to the legislature today. These in
,clude appropriations for an electric light
ing plant. enlarging OF boarding hall, per-
msnent improvements and other items,
bringing the total amount asked FOR up
10 nearly $4,000
The report says for few years at least
5000 per annrr1 should be spent IN ad-
vertisinR. as the work OF the college is
not sufficiently well known. Tho addition
OF $1,000 20 the annual appropriation Is also
recommended
The college dining hall Is too small for
present demands. IL ~ reported. and there
is need for greater kitchen facilities
A special appropriation bill OF $1,000 is
asked for the purpose of installing tho
electric liRkting plant. enlarging the
boarding hall, bringing the teaching
equipment up 10 date and making other
improvements
For modernizlng the teaching equip
ment the appropriation OF SIS .0o0 is asked.
although tho advisability of leaving tho
exact amount 10 the legislature is sug-
gested
II is asked that tho amount of the an
nual appropriation be increased 10 S3i 000
Just double what II has been I'm years past,
The report advises the purchase or not
less than 100 acres OF additional land and
suggests the necessity for the erection OF
well-equipped gymnasium building as
well as a building or at least q suite OF
rooms for religious and social purposes.
Besides this the erection OF a dwelling
house for the president Is advised
Appended 20 the report is the reslgna-
tion. TO take effect June 60 OF President
Butterheld who has been elected 10 the
presidency Of the Massachusetts, Agricul-
tural college. I'm this connection MIR. But
terield says the Massachusetts, PROPOSE
tion came to him entirely unsought and
he accepts II solely because he Is con-
WINGED that the new field will offer him
greatly enlarged opportunities I'm n field
OF distinctively agricultural education.
II wish 10 bear testimony" he says. 70
the most delightful personal and official
relations with the board Of managers"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
AMENDMENT TO
STATEHOOD BILL
OFFERED TODAY

Washington. Feb. 9.--At the beginning OF
today's session Of the senate Mr.. Foraker
bin directing that within 10 days after
the approval OF the statehood bill the
governors OF Arizona and New Mexico
shall respectively call elections for sub
hitting the question OF Joint statehood 20
the voters of the two proposed states
separately. and that the unien shall not
be consummated unless a majority OF the
votes I'm each territory are cast in the
affirmative.
The urgent deficient appropriation bill
was laid before the senate and read at
length.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09

Former School Commissioner stockweli
was born in Worcester almost 67 years
ago. and after getting his earlier educa-
tion in the public schools there ne en-
tered Brown university and was a gradu-
ate from that institution in the class Of
1852 After he left college he became a
sub-master OF Eaton Grammar school in
New Haven. Conn. Later he was the prin-
cipal OF the high school at Holyoke
Mass, leaving there 10 come 10 Provi-
dence. where ne was made the head Of
the Junior department OF the Providence
High school. and served for a number Of
years.
1t was from this office he wac chosen
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
TRANSFER CONTROVERSY
ON SOUTH MAIN STREET CAR

The autocratic haughtiness with which
the conductors are wont TO lord it over
the common herd OF passengers was new
er better illustrated than IN case wit
messed this morning In one OF the city
cars.
The passenger In question. Mr. J.. W.
breckenridge. by name, boarded a Broad
way car at the corner of Mathewson and
Washington streets. wishing 20 go TO the
Rumford Chemical works office on South
Main street lie arrived az the place Of
transfer having secured from the con-
ductor Of the car mentioned slip Of pa
per emitting him 90 ride on a South Main
street car
Tho first car appearing AZ Market
square. the point OF transfer. was labeled
Riverside. which he boarded He had no
more than seated himself when the con-
ductor approached him and asked for his
fare. The transfer obtained was handed
him. He took n and after inspecting u
dtsdainfully Informed the passenger that
81 was not good on his car
Does not this car og down South Main
sireet7" asked the passenger
Yes. was the reply. "it does. but that
transfer Is only good on the depot cars.
But your car goes as FAR on South
Main street as I wish %
Cant help n. II you ride on this car
you'll have 20 paw another fare"
But protested the passenger. 81 have
paid my fire. and asking Tor transfer
a. South Main street car obtained
this one from ono OF your fellow en-
piOyes"
'sorv. cir. but you Will have 10 take a
Depot car"
Bing-ng-ng. sounded tho boil and tho
car stopped. The sufficiently squelchod
passenger reeignedly alighted. Fortunate.
~ Brook street car was Immediately be
hind Boarding this car the man rendered
his transfer which was taken without a
nUrmur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
MISS HELEN KELLER C0LLAPSES;
MUST TAKE 4 LONG REST

Wrentham, Mass. Feb. 9.-Her strength
overtaxcd as result ~ her efforts 90 OBJ
tain an education while az Radcliffe Col
lege and her later earnest cndeavors iu
behalf OF tho deaf and blind. Miss Helen
Keller. the deaf dumb and blind girl.
has been forced 10 give up all her work
and take n complete rest.
According 20 her physician IL will be
several monts before she will be able TO
resume the life work which she had map
ped ont for herself While The young
woman's condition is not regarded as se-
rious great care must be exercised n she
T. 10 be restored 90 her previous normal
condition
Miss KeIler's collapse WAS brought m
by the fatigue ~ a visit 20 Portland,
Maine. recently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
TERROR|STs IN
RUSSIA STILL
VERY ACTIVE

= 81. Petersburg. Feb. 9.--Three employees
OF the Poutilon works, belonging 20 the
Party OF Active Struggle Against Reyo-
luton and Anarchy" the so-called BLACK
Hundred" were surprised and killed yes
terday by a party OF revolutionary work
men. They were accused OF furnishing
the police with lists OF revolutionary
workmen and with assisting In making
arrests.
The tcrrorists' campaign has been vlgor-
ously prosecuted I'm the provinces of late
From two to ten attempts on the lives OF
officials and police are reported daily.
Large quantities of arms have been
openly imported through the custom house
at Reval and other Baltic ports and for
warded to Moscow and other places In
the interior.
Guards have been placed on the island
of Nargen. where suspicious ships have
been observed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
GERMAN DELEGATES HAVE NOT
RECEIVED FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Algeciras. Spain. Feb. s.-The German
delegates 20 the Moroccan conference
have not vet received definite instructions
regarding tho proposed Moroccan state
bank and the Coutrol or the Moroccan
police
A plan for the reorg8 8nization of the Gus
toms of Morocco will be submitted ~ the
conference tomorrow.
N r. hoped that tho existing duties will
furnish q considerable increase I'm the re-
cefrtE when fraud ana smuggling are
suppressed under the system which the
committee will recommend.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09

as school commissioner IN 1878 and held
the office with creditfrom that time down
TO 1906. when his health failed and COM
PEELED his retirement. There was much
universal regret az his retirement.
Mr. Stockwel lived az 20 Cooke street
and leaves In addition 10 his widow three
sons, Edward, a lawyer. living I'm this
city; Frederick, being clergyman In New
York. while Arthur is IN business I'm OH
City. Pa
There was much sorrow expressed az the
State House today when the death Of
the former commissioner became known
and many spoke OF the services he had
rendered the school department. In his life,
building u up ms far az means were avail
able and keeping IL abreast OF the times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-09
CATHOLIC AND PRESBYTERIAN
MISSIONS IN CHINA DESTROYED

Pekin. Fe5. a dispatch from Annoy
today confirms the report OF the destruc-
tion OF the English Presbyterian and Ro-
man Catholic missions a Chang Pu. ~
miles from Annoy by n mob described as
being composed OF Boxers
The damage amounted 20 $4,000 The
American missions were uniniured
Details are lacking. The sentiment near
Chang Pu Is hostile 10 foreigners and Il
Is considered strange that the American
missions were not molested. as the boy
colt on American goods Is strong there.