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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13
Preparations Begun.

A recent trip up the Red river
valley showed that some of the
planters were preparing to make
a determined fight against the
boil weevils during the coming
season. Not only were the cot
ton stalks being gathered and
burned, but on several places the
land was being plowed. This Is
in accordance with the govern
ment demonstration work, as the
only effective method to success
fully combat the ravages of the
cotton pest. Breaking up the
land as soon AZ possible after
the crops are gathered, and har-
rowing it during the winter. deep
blowing, and early planting with
select and sound seed, must De
supplemented with intensive
methods of cultivation, that Is.
constant working. The idea is to
push the crops to an early
maturity in order to forestall the
ravages of the boil weevils.
These deadly insects become
destructive by reason of their
propagation, about August. If
the crops are sufficiently matured
before this date, they become
exempt, in a large measure, from
the danger of the inroads of the
weevil. This plan has been sue
cessfully followed in Texas, and
can be duplicated wherever it is
adopted.
Those who have followed the
idea OF intensive cultivation, and
supplemented it with the early
use of paris green, have made
good crops during the past. 1t
is noted that the same planters
are now pushing their work for
the coming season. If practical
knowledge of the benefits of this
style of cultivation and the
experience gained from an actual
test, had not demonstrated Its
efficiency. they would not have
repeated the experiment.
There is foil to the devasta-
tious of the weevil, and the
results from demonstration work,
are the most effective to achieve
this end. At least this method is
urged as the best now adopted
and can be verified by tes'
experiment ON a few acres.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13
The Presidents Message.

The presidents message to
congress is a lengthy compendium
of leading national questions.
Among the most important
recommendations made, are, the
need of an unfiinching per-
severence against successful dis
honesty; national incorporation
law for railroads; an amendment
to the Sherman antitrust law;
greater elasticity in the currency;
no interference in the tariff on
the eve of presidential election;
a graduated income tax; limita-
ton of the abuse of Injunction;
better shipping facilities for
Hawaii; the creation of q bureau
of mines; maintenance of Her
mitage; a naval monument at
Vickshurg, Federal and State
cooperation against health
scourges; appropriation by the
Government to pay the expenses
of the national parties in pres
ldential campaigns; improvement
of our ocean mail service, increase
of the army and development of
its branches are urged; improve
ment of the inland waterways;
building more naval warships;
the organization of postal savings
banks, and a number of other
matters of more or less i'm
portonce.
Your checks will be taken by
w. +. Cooper for oats, corn.
chops, bay, bran, meal and hulls.
Cali on him for the best and
cheapest -four. n22tf.
DeBray, the photographer, is
turning out some of the finest
pictures to be found anywhere,
and for the next thirty days be
will give a 50 medallion as q pres
ent with every dozen cabinets.
n22tf
T. j. Drewett's is the place to
buy your groceries. Examine. his
stock for what you want; If be
has not got it you can't find it in
town. sl3tf
4
Twenty residence lots in south
side of town. known as Swanson
mill site. Prices cheap, pay.
ments easy. See
w. +. COOPER.
II u Il
/ Have you Corns or Bunionsi
If so, M. e. Bagwell is your best
/ friend. He will take them of
with a painless treatment. AL
male persons are requested to cal
at City Barber Shop for treat
ment. nj. &. BAGwELL, Chy.,
i m3-1y Winfield. La
/ Go to Smith Grisham Drug Co
for school supplies. s27t'
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13

Don't forget to use little
Prickly Ash Bitters whenever the
stomach or bowels are disordered.
it quickly corrects such troubles
and makes you feel bright and
cheerful. Smith-Grisham Dug
Co., speciol agents.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13

Calamity howlers are the worst
class of people on earth. They
make themselves miserable and
all their neighbors uncomfort-
able. Not satisfied with the
blessings that surround them,
they want more than earth can
afford. If they would energet-
ically strive to help themselves
they would feel better and do
better. They still, howl and
growl and yell for their neighbors
to help them. They are like the
teamster with a loaded wagon
which begged down, and then
stood and called on the gods to
help him. Hercules came to his
aid and pushed the wagon out of
the mud. He taught the lesson
that the gods help those who help
themselves. This age is not one
of disinterested kindness and
charity unless the recipient of
gifts shows the need of aid. A
strenuous age demands a siren
uous life. in order to succeed.
Be thankful for gifts, and
exhibit spirit to deserve them.
Self help is the best help, and
snarling and growing will not
mend the broken fences.
WANTED: We buy, sell, and
exchange second hand furniture.
BARGAIN FURNITURE STORE,
Rear of The Southern Sentinel
building. do Al
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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13

Your checks will be taken by
w. +. Cooper for oats, corn.
chops, bay, bran, meal and hulls.
Cali on him for the best and
cheapest -four. n22tf.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13

DeBray, the photographer. is
turning out some of the finest
pictures to be found anywhere,
and for the next thirty days he
will give a 80 medallion as q pres
ent with every dozen cabinets.
uooff
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1907-12-13

Marbury's Perfection Pills. the
best liver pill on earth. for sale
by Smith & Grisham Drug Go
s2S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

exceptionally good mount. half turned, and waved his hat cheerfully at his infuriated pursuers. They will never overtake me-" was his comforting reflection. You are better than all their half-bred ponies, Pondo, my boy" And he patted his horses neck affectionately.
 Pondo responded nobly to the confi. dence placed in him, striving his ut most to lengthen the distance between pursued and pursuers. He was suc- ceeding admirably.
 The scout looked back and laughed as he saw that the khakiclad shapes, though their number and ardor had not diminished, appeared smaller in the distance.J
 This means promotion for me-" he said. The wiley brutes evidently intended to creep round the kopje and so surround us. Deuced clever of them to get so far without giving us the slightest suspicion of their ap- proach."
 Now, owing to my discovery of their whereabouts. their little game is up. We will be ready for them if they come, which I very much doubt"
 The soft African dusk had begun to creep over the arid weld, and still the race continued.
 Suddenly the scout sat bolt upright in his saddle. What had he seen? Only a long. thin line, stretching as far as he could see from right to left.
 Only single piece of wire which, supported at intervals by stakes driven into the ground, had. In happier times, served as the boundary of great sheep farm.
 But the scout knew, with a sIckening certainty. that his African pony could never leap that fence. nor was it high enough to allow them to pass under 1t.
 It was inevitable that he would be thrown when his horse came in con. tact with the wire. and then be cap tured by the Boers. He was truly be- tween the devil and the deep sea.
 In the meantime the Boers seemed to be gaining on him.
 Nearer ard nearer came the fatal wire. Thicker and thicker flew the bullets. The scout ground his teeth, and made straight at the obstacle.
 Ten yards more-he shuddered as the certainty of death or capture rose before him. Five yards more. two yards-then denouement almost In- credible.
 One of the fast flying bullets from the Boer rifles struck the wire. and cut 1t clean in tvo. It fell instantly to the ground. ard the scout was safe.
 With s vhoop of toy the scout dash ed on. and after a long gallop reached the British outposts and safety.
 Amid the applause and laughter of his comrades. be described the Boers fruitiess chase.
 He had been saved Sy the very h struneut of death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Strawberry Luncheon.

Now is the season for a strawberry luncheon and 1t may be made a most attractive affair. For the centerpiece use rustic basket filled with vines and real strawberry plants bearing the fruit. At each place have white can dle with shade of crushed strawberry color. Serve first five big. luscious berries on a small, leaf-coyered plate with neat pile of pulverized sugar in the center. or if procurable. use small. leaf-lined baskets for this purpose, tying the place card to the handle. Next serve tomato soup, then salmon croquettes. new potatoes and beet salad. For the dessert course have in. diyidual strawberry shortcakes. With them pass bowl of whipped cream for those who wish 1t. It Is good rule never to serve any fruit with cream on it as many people can not eat 1t with fruit acid.
 MADAME MERRI.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
HIDDEN DANGERS.

Uric acid is a deadly poison that Is produced in the human body. and 1t Is the duty of the kidneys to collect this poison from the blood, and to pass 1t safely out of the system. to- gether with all waste water.
 It Is the presence in the body of an excess of uric acid that causes SO much pain and suffering, and D many of the aches that are commonly attributed to rheumatism.
 The kidneys are bean-shaped or gans, composed of masses of little tubes, all of which pour their secre- tions into a main channel that leads to the bladder. Tn this way the kid neys pass off more than an ounce of poison every day when in health.
 But 1t does not take much to set the kidneys back, and when they get behind, they can not right themselves without help. The uric acid begins to clog the kidneys, causing that dull, heavy aching In the back, and sharp twinges when stooping or lifting. It crystallizes in the muscles and joints. and every turn or twist brings keen est torture. It attacks the nerves with neuralgia and sciatiea. It brings hea dache, dizziness. languor. and dis orders of the urine.
 Try c good kidney medicine, if you have any of the above symptoms. There is nothing else so prompt and sfectiye as Doan's Kidney Pills, and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
LUNCHEON FOR sRlpE.ELEcr.
Exquisite Little Party Given for .
 Southern Bride.

A southern girl was the guest of honor at this exquisite luncheon the week before her wedding. Only the bridal party were invited. The table cloth was of white net over white satin and over this were sprinkled hundreds of delicate sweet pea blossoms cut from the stems; they were shaded from white to deep pink. A dainty green vine ran carelessly through this maze of color. over which like fall of crystal snow diamond dust was pow dered. The lights were shaded with opalescent glass and the dining-room was dream to enter. The chair occu. pied by the bride-elect was marked by a huge bow of white tulle, while over head wedding bells with sweet pea rims and clappers were suspended by tulle streamers The favors were pink satin slippers and white satin wedding bells. Knots of sweet peas tied with tulle were also at each place and tiny bags filled with rice. The following menu was served: Grape fruit on plates surrounded by smilax, bouillon, fish in ramakins, potato balls, crown roast lamb, green peas, mint ice, fruit salad. individual cream in shape of wedding bells with myrtle decoration. Coffee was served In the library with cheese and crackers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
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(copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)

7
 Michael Sullivan was the first mate of the lake freighter Mansfield. At least, he had been up to few hours ago. At present he was out of job"
 A prouder, happier and 1t may be added better mate never took cap tain's orders than Michael Sullivan that morning. He had shortly before become engaged to the captains daughter. The captain had uncere- moniously cast him adrift in both cases.
 The catastrophe to the Mansfield had happened on this wise: The Mas sassoit ore-docks at Greysolon con sisted of three long and narrow slips. Loading steamers are sometimes re- quired to change from one slip to an other.
 That duty in the absence of the captain devolved upon the mate.
 Coming up the channel, endeavor- ing to make the slip beyond that in which the Mansfield lay, was large freighter. The Nottingham, disre- garding the three warning whistles. came swiftly on. A collision appeared inevitable. Unless the way of the Mansfield were checked, she would be run down hard. Quick as flash Sul-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

Den for the Amateur Photographer.
 In this day when nearly everyone owns a camera this description of . "den" is timely.
 Imagine small room with walls of a grayish blue cartridge paper, cream colored ceiling. black plate rail. and you have the foundation for this most artistic room. It had been a question how to dispose of hundreds of good, bad and indifferent prints, which had accumulated and which were very dear to the photographers heart She had books filled. records of many summer and winter outings, but there were still countless prints unclassified. So this method was devised.
 There were the pictures of college days. These were mounted on piece of paper matching the wallpaper, ar. ranged according to fancy. trimmed ir- regularly-oblong, square, round-as best suited the subject. They made three panels and were fastened to the wall by narrow strips of black mould ings. The prints of the Yellowstone camping party and western scenes made more panels, then all home scenes, interiors and special fete days were grouped together and thus the walls were covered The effect was good and the room was a special dc light to visitors. Enlargements of spe- cially good negatives occupied the plate rail, some framed, some done in "passe.par.tout."
 For a screen this amateur made . frame five feet high, containing three panels two feet wide, joined by hinges. These she covered with a grayish blue burlap fastened with big hat-headed brass tacks. Exclusively blue prints went on this screen; one panel was composed of child studies, one marines, one rural subjects. The furniture of the room Is severely plain, the rugs and pillows are all blue and white.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
ADVENTURE OF SCOUT
TRUE AND THRILLING INCIDENT
 OF THE LATE HoER WAR.
The Wire Barrier That Would Have Cut of His Escape Severed by
 One of the Enemy's Bullets < Intended For Him.

A flying figure on the grey horizon lin the distance dozen eagerly pur- suing forms!
 A very usual scene during the late South African war. The solitary fig. ure was that of scout who had stray ed too near the Boer encampment, and was now paying dearly for his rash ness. being pursued by some ten or 12 Boers, who lashed their sturdy ponies mercilessly in their haste to capture the solitary Englishman.
 The scout, secure in tho knowledge that he had fairly good start and an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

livan's hand sought the automatic sig nal from the bridgeI forward to the engine room aft. He heaved sigh of relief when the answering bell came from the engine room indicating that the signal had been understood
 In astonishment he discovered that the way of the Mansfield was not checked. She was going faster than ever! In furious haste he gave the engineer the full speed astern signal on the whistle, but it was too late. Just as the engine started to drive ahead. the sharp prov of the Noting ham smashed into the stern of the Mansfield and crumpled 1t up like pasteboard. The Mansfield was at last brought up against the dock and iashed there till the damage could be ascertained.
 Sullivan, wild with wrath, ran down the gangway toward the engine room. At the entrance he was met by the first engineer-the chief also being ashore.
 Why didn't you go ahead?" roared the deck officer.
 Tt is my fault" admitted the en. gineer. When you rang I misread your order. crossed 1t, in fact. and gave her full speed,astern."
 You'll lose your license for 1t, too"
 Sullivan" exclaimed the engineer, pleading, desperately, don't tell him. I've got wife and children. I've had awful bad luck during the year with sickness. and I'm heavily in debt. Won't you help mel"
 Do you mean that should take the blame9"
 The engineer hesitated.
 The captain is fond of you" he nut tered. You are engaged to his daugh- ter. It won't mean much to you, but 1t would mean death to me and mine, and"
 Sullivan turned on his heel and left him.
 Now Sullivan had two things to do. One was to see Marion Houston before HUI AaAAEts anu tuG ONAlNl was IO lTy to hold fast that position as shipmas- ter that had been promised hlm h Cleveland.
 Before he left the ship he inter. viewed the first engineer
 I've saved you. Thompson" he said.
 Was the old man madT"
 Mad. I'm fired. And what's more, he told me he wouldn't have me for his son-inlaw."
 Look here. Sullivan" said Thomp. son. "this is too much. I'll go to that man and tell him the truth"
 Don't you say a word. It's all done nsy. I'll tell you what you can do. thohgh. Just give me a little state ment of the affair admitting that you crossed my signal I'm going to use 1t to get q ship. It won't be allowed to interfere with you. and the old man shall never know 1t" Sullivan" said Thompson grateful ly. I'll never forget this
 Auat AnNcffleN vas easy. The one with Marion Houston was more dIfl- cult
 MaTion.- he began. T am dismissed from the Mansfield in disgrace.
 That isn't all. either. Your fafh says If I'm not ft to handle a ship, Tn not ct to handle a woman. and it's all of between us."
 Father can command the Mans feld.- said Marion. but he can't com mand me. It's not all oa between as. I don't care what y5a have done
 Thank you dear said the yozng man. -sat although I cannot explain C. some dzy yru shall know . -u.ia 1.f tine epzss ygz vf1 Ezt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
The Best Ace.

Every age Is the best ags. Every land Is holy land EveEy eroch is great and divine Either God is living and working today. or there is 10 Cod Eithsr the interests of His kingdom are ss dear 10 Ills heart as fhey were ages ago. or Cod ls a cream aad . ee- lsEtoa--Dr. N D skuftsr.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
pi,supoirt.s.

T don't like this party line tele- phoue half as ~eIi as thought I vas going to- said Mrs. snevper. Every time I hear t ring ard take down the receiver to listen 10 what's going o1. hear somebody ssy. Get oE the line. hsre. youi Quit hutflnE ini' | ts>ixrs. if's o.iT e axyrzrstz1xl-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
AIost.ry wInn,r, ceI.br,,Ion.

A Rome correspondent tells of an allnight banquet leIght D. m to eight a m-l given to 100 guests by a Sviss commercial traveller. who has won the Italian lottery priIe Of E40.0oo. They put away 2Ts bottles of champagne be- tween them. which Is at the rate of two bottles and threeouartsrs per man.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Hen Isy. Enp,y sh.,u.

William Medows. of Bedford. Nd. has white wyandOtfe hen that lars empty egg sheEIs The shells are IarEr. yell shaped and resemble sn ordinarJ szgs. but they coutzfn nss- thsr ycik nor wkfts matter. ona shsil ls l&ld each dxT hJ the hen
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Froek Tdmmlnus.

TulIe combined with lace is popu- lar for the yoke and sleeves of the dlk yoile gowu- Liberty satin also trims these frOcks: a favorfte method Is to have a broad band of 1t around he bottom Of the skirt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
uncle Allen.

There Is so much dirt in polItics.- .. haid Uncle Allen Sparks. that when you mix unlimited whisky with 1t you 6on't wonder at the campaign mud"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
esnana HusIness eeemlna.

IL is cffciaIly stated that the United States last year purchased bananas to the value of sll.5o0. 900. and exported nearly ,I.5Oo.Ooo worth of the same fruit.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
nn.r- rr...h

Tt stands to reason said the wit as the first debeter arose.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
And No Sooner.

Universal peace will come as soon as everybody stops Hghting-Phila- delphiz Inquirer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

cisrrynsn's cisIrn ts Fare. The savings bank vas invented by . clergyman
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14
Good Cookery and tiappIn.s..

rGirls.- said Londou's lord mayor re. gently. should be taught to cook. The better the cook. the happier the bus band"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

this remedy has no effect on the other organs, except to drive out the uric poison that interrupts their action. It cures the kidneys and thus ends the cause of disease. Rich, pure blood and lasting health result.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are recom- mended by your own townspeople.
 WATERBURY TESTIMONY.
 Mrs Frederick Hetredge, of 11z Cole street. Waterbury, Conn, sayssl T had this trouble myself and wac miserable with it for several years. I do not think I had we'll day for a long while. There was a pain in the hips and loins and I thought it was some inward trouble as 1t came on me after my first child was bornl The doctors did not seem to know the cause of it for their medfcineS did not relieve me. I kept hearina about Doan's Kidney Pills and final7 ly got Q box at the 1T. w. Lake DruH| Co.,. and began using then. There was @ noticeabls improvement and when had taken one box the painG in my back and Joins had disappear3 ed. I got e second and c third box3 and since using them I have nevslI had the slightest return of " th& trouble. My husband was also cured of lame back by using Doanh KdneI| Pills and know of many o<hers yt1| have found the remedy haneaofnkV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-05-14

Ohiy Hoso to Tspptnes& To be of use ia the world is the cnly way to be happy-Andersen-
Bisbee daily review., 1907-06-05
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF
 SEVERAL MEM

City police do good work and find them. Iris Theater tonight. %
Bisbee daily review., 1907-06-05
GREENE SHEEP RANCH
 HAS BIG CAPITAL

CHIHUAHUA, Mex. June 4.-One 1 of the largest sheep ranches in the
 world in extent of grazing grounds is being established in the western part | of this state on the properties of the Sierra Madre Land and Lumber com pany. which is controlled by W. c.
 Greene, the head of corporations in
 Mexico which are capitalized at s45,' i000.000 gold.
 | Colonel Charles F. Hunt of Fl Paso, lTexas. who has been engaged in the | live stock business in the southwest for more than a quarter of century will have the management of the
 Greene live stock interests ir this state.
 !, Colonel Hunt this week received l from the ranches of General Luis Ter. i, razas, former governor of Chihuahua. 13,000 head of sheep, which are now
 being trailed across the country to Ma dera, the headquarters of the com
 pany. This flock is the first of pur-
 chase. of 23,000 head of native sheep, contracted for by Colonel Hunt in May. The terms were pet made pub lie. The remainder will be received and sent out to the ranch the first of July. along with purchases from other parties, which will bring the total up to 30.000 head. This is the beginning Of a great
 plan which Colonel Greene expects to have in operation in the near future lover the company's lands, which in Iclude concession of z.646, ,00G acres
 The most of these lands are heavily
 timbered, but have comparatively no underbrush and are covered with lux uriant growths of nutritious grasses. The vast area is capable of sustaining several hundred thousand head of sheep, which will also diminish the danger from forest fires by keeping the grass eaten off the timber lands.
 It is proposed ts stock the land with native sheep. which are 10 be graded up by the importation of the finest American rams that can be ob- tained.