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The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
The Great American Hen.

A significant statement In Secretary
Wilson's report shows that Investigations
are now being made by the Department of
Agriculture, in conjunction with the
Maine Experiment Station, with view
to developing strain of chickens with in
creased egglaying capacity. Several hens
have been found to lay more than 200
eggs in one year, and the results seem to
indicate that by selecting the best layers
for breeding purposes and by proper feeding
the average egg yield of flock can be in
creased.
Poultry, says the Secretary, is one of
the steady and helpful sources of farm in
come. Movements are already on foot
which may be expected to increase the egg
production per hen by at least dozen
year within a generation, and there are
poultrymen who are not enthusiasts who
fortell double that increase. If the hens
of this year had each laid dozen eggs
more than they did, the prediction is made
by Secretary Wilson that the increased
value of this product would have been pos
sibly $5O,OOO,OOO
Rightfully does the fowl deserve the
name, the ''great American hen" for,
according to statistics, the American hen
yields more money annually than any other
one farm product, eliminating the grains
and cotton. With eggs as low as cent
apiece very cheap and nutritious food
a well-bred hen, laying 200 eggs year,
as developed at the Maine station, will
have value of S.. An estimate is made
that 81 a year will keep her in comforta
bic, if not luxurious quarters. The trouble
is that millions of harnyard scrubs do not
yield 100 eggs year.
The farmers hen is becoming worthy
companion to his COW. The annual pro-
duction of eggs is now score Of billions,
and, after supplying the needs of factories,
tanneries, bakeries and other trades, they
are becoming a substitute for high priced
meats, besides entering more generally into
the everyday food of the people.
Someone has estimated that the indus
trious little gallus domesticus produces
enough eggs to require train OF
refrigerator cars 900 miles long filled with
43, 900, 900 crates, each of which holds
$50 eggs.
If one wants to obtain eggs from his
hens it is necessary to have healthy, Wig
orous stock, properly fed. To do their
best hens should be fed grain, animal and
green food. They should be fed enough
to keep them in good condition, but not
overfed, and should be induced to take
plenty of exercise.
A good system to follow for winter feed
ing is mash once day and grain scattered
in the litter twice day. The mash may
be fed dry or slightly moistened When
the former, it is usually put into trough
or hopper hung against the WALL and the
fowls allowed to have access to it at all
times
A mash fed at the Maine Experiment
Station is as follows, in the proportion in
dicated: Two hundred pounds of wheat
bran, 100 pounds Of cornmeal, 100 pounds
Of wheat middlings, 100 pounds Of flinseed-
meal, 100 pounds Of gluten-meal and LOG
pounds Of beef scrap.
Another mash may be mixed as follows
inthe proportions indicated: One hundret
pounds Of cornmeal, 100 pounds of grount
oats and 100 pounds Of wheat bran.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Ascension Church-Sunday services-7.30 a. m,
Holy Communion; 1870 a. m, Morning Prayer.
Litany and Sermon: 430 p m Evening Prayer and
Lecture s p. m, Service and Sermon in Chapel.
Rev. Frank NJ Gibson, Phi. D., Rector.
Salem Lutheran Charge-St. Benjamin's-Divine
service at 10 a. M st. Johns Ueister's) Sunday
School at l D. m. Divine service at p. m. Y. r.
S. C. E. at p. m. R. W. Doty, Pastor.
Carroll Charge Reformed Church--Divine Service
at Bachman's at 10 a.. M sBenjamin's at p. M,
Sixth anniversary sermon.
James B. Stonesifer, Pastor.
Centenary M. E. Church.-Sunday School at $50
g. M Preaching at 1880 a m. ard 7.30 p. m Ep-
worth League at 6.45 p. m. Choir practice on We'd
nesday evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
Harold NJ. Rider, Pastor.
St. Paul's Reformed Church.-Sunday school at
$50 a. M Divine service at 1880 a. and 700 p.
C. s. Slagle, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church-Sunday School at 9 a..
m Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, at 7.S0 p. m. D-
vine Service at 10. 80 a. m and 7.30 p. m. Y p s.
c. E. at 6.45 p. m. Junior Catechise on Saturday
200 D. m Senior 230 p. m.
p H. Miller, D. D.. Pastor
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. L. F. Warner,
Pastor-Sabbath Services.-Preachinga at 80 a. M
and 73O D. m. Y.P. 8. C. E. at $50 p. m. Sunday
school g. 80 a. m. Mid week Service in the lecture
room Wednesday evening at 7.3O O'Clock.
St. Johns Church-Sundays-Low Mass at 7.15
and High Mass at 10 q. m. During the week--Mass
at Z a. m Joseph H. Cassidy, Pastor
Reformed Church, silver Run-Service 80 a.
m every other Sunday, and at p m. Sunday
school at $50 q. m, and p. m. Preaching every
two weeks at p. m.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
WHEN DEMOCRACY WILL DIE.
From the Washington Post.

When the lions eat grass like an OK.
And the fishworm swallows the whale;
When the terrapins knit woolen socks,
And the hare is outrun by the snail;
When the serpents walk upright like men,
And doodle bugs travel like frogs;
When the grasshopper feeds on the hen;
And feathers are found on hogs;
When Thomas cats swim in the air,
And elephants roost upon trees;
When insects in summer are rare,
And snuff never makes people sneeze;
When the fish creep over dry land.
And turtles on velocipedes ride;
When foxes lay eggs in the sand,
And women in dress take no pride;
When Dutchmen no longer drink beer,
And girls get to preaching on time,
When the billy goat butts from the rear,
And treason no longer is crime;
When the humming bird brays like an ass,
And limburger smells like cologne;
When plowshares are made out of glass,
And hearts of Tennesseans are stone;
When sense grows in Republican heads,
And wool on the hydraulic ram;
Then the Democratic party will be dead,
And the country not worth d-n.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Pennsy's Method of Financing Equip
ment.

PHILADELPHIA, January 19.-The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has filed
in the Office of the recorder of deeds, in
this city, "a leases by the Pennsylvania
Rolling Stock Trust and the Pennsylvania
Steel Equipment Improvement Trust,
whereby the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany agreed to lease, for term Of 10
years, 19, 537 freight cars valued at s24,-
600 600
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
Renounces Vows for Love.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, January l0.--Less than
one year after renouncing her VOWS and giving
up the veil in the Order of st. Joseph Miss
Katherine kalenback, once Sister Veronica,
is married to the man of her choice. thus cul
minating pretty romance. Last February,
after 13 years in the Catholic Order, the sister
left Borgess. Hospital very hurriedly one Sun,
day night Stories were told at the time that
efforts had been made to detain her torcbly.
She was supplied with clothing by friends and
for months she lived quietly here: At Christ
mas time she left with J. NJ. Kirby, book.
keeper in local factory, for his home. in
Guelph, Ont, where the marriage has just
been celebrated. They met while Kirby was
a patient in the hospital under her care.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
TOR SALE OR RENT.

One of the best Store Stands in Carroll
County for sale or rent. Store for rent; store
stock and fixtures for sale. Possession given
April 1st, 1907. Apply to the
Jan Is ADVOCATE OFF1CE.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
DA1LRoAD TIES WANTED

Cash paid on inspection for Railroad Ties
for Construction of Western Maryland Rail-
road. Ties must be of White Oak or Rock
Oak 81 feet long. IF Pole Ties, they must be
7 inches face and 7 inches thick. Squared
Ties must be 81 feet long, by by inches.
Address LESTER s. PATTERSON,
Westminster, R. F. D. Carrier 5, or
oct26- Apply at Louisville.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
To the Citizens of Westminster.

Inasmuch as the employees at Power House
are unable always to know when any of the
Arcs are not burning, the Electric Light
Company requests that notice of the fact by
C. q P. phone or otherwise be sent Supt.
Sechrist. GEO. M. PARKE,
ian11 Ct Pres. Carroll Co. E. Lit. & P. Co.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25

VIZ ANTED. 1.-Two married men, on
w Seven Oaks Stock Farm, six miles
from Washington, D. G.. One to drive four
horse team, and one as farm hand.
Address, 416 9Th Street,
jan IL 81 N. w. Washington, D. G.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The County Commissioners of Carroll coun-
ty will meet at their Office, in Westminster,
every MONDAY in JANUARY, 1907, for the
transaction of business. By order,
FRANCIS L. HANN,
isn4 Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-01-25
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
Late News In Brief.

Fifty persons are reported killed
and hundreds hurt in the earth=
quake in Mexico.
The Standard Oil Company is
accused of lodging taxes in Hi
nois.
A registered mail package con-
tanning $4,000 was stolen from
the mail between Wilmington, N.
c., and New York.
Presidents Zelaya and Figueroa
will be conveyed by U. S. gum
boats to Anapala, where a peace
conference will be held.
The committee appointed by the
U. S. Senate to investigate the
charge that the Kickapoo Indians
have been.defrauded of their lands,
will start on their investigation
next week.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
Is Only Plain Congressman.

Senator Beyeridge was talking
enc afternoon in Washington to a
group of newly elected congress
men.
'eYou boys" he said, 'anust on no
account appear green. Keep cool,
go slow, think before you speak.
Then you won't give yourselves
away.~
The unripe congressman laughed.
and Senator Beverage cont;
81 should hate to hear that one OF
you had acted as a new southern
Congressman once did.
'He as soon as he reached Wash
ington went off to photographers
to be photographed. I want my
likeness TAKEN he said. Cabinet P
the photographer asked. The south
erner redeemed and looked pleased.
No. he answered, Just a plain
everyday congressman y Buffalo
News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
KEN YE BURNS ?" ASKED SMITH.

him Smith was a great admirer of
Burns. and had fine collection of
Burns manuscripts and editions.
That was Calls cue. He walked
over to the garden, found Smith
and talked of many things. At the
proper time, delicately and unob-
trusively, he introduced the subject
of Burns.
''There was the poet" he said.
'tFor fine sentiment he has them
all beaten. I read my Burns every
day"
'cKen ye Burns?o asked Smith,
much interested.
Il should think I did," proclaim
ed the enthusiastic Call. 'FWhy, 1
know most of his poems by heart.
They can have their other poets,
but as for me, give me Jimmie
Burns
Jimmie Burns" snorted the en-
ragged Smith. Jimmie Burnsl
Augh! Billie Washington Char
lie Napoleon! Sammie Jeffersqnl
Get out Of me sight, ye ignoramus!"
And Call never did get his palms.
Saturday Evening Post.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
FEDERAL JURORS
List of Those Summoned for the Coming
Term of the Federal District Court.

Following is list of the jurors
that nave been summoned for the
coming term of the United States
court at Brownsville, which will
meet the second Monday of May:
GRAND JURORS.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
weIIman,s acoId Feet

In those ancient days Walter
Wellman, even then a hunter after
the north pole, was one of the most
assiduous of the players that as
sembled every night in the poker
room of the Press club. Mr.. Well
man was ever a cautious player, and
it was the irritated and ANNOYED
Colonel Sterrett who spread con-
tinuously the rumor that Mr.. Well
man was man who could be easily
induced to quit the game when his
stack of chips had grown to respect
able proportions. Colonel Sterrett
declared that he had made list of
the excuses offered BY Mr.. Wellman
for breaking away from the game
while still a winner and that Mr..
Wellman had never repeated him
self.
It was while Mr.. Wellman was
preparing for one of his dashes for
the pole that he met Colonel Ster-
rett in 'Shoemaker's and insisted ON
telling at great length of the prep
arations he had made for resisting
the arctic cold. Quite little crowd
gathered and listened. attentiIely.
Then Colonel Sterrett spoke.
Walter, you have told US with
great circumstantiality of the meth
cd to be adopted by you to prevent
your face being Frozen said Colo
mel Sterrett. 'GThat is the last thing
that concerns us. What we want to
know, Walter, is how in thunder
you are going to Keep your feet
warm ?"-New York Telegram.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
PERSONALS

Mrs. Jose Besteiro left today on
a visit to Spohn.
Emile Wise left today on short
visit to San Antonio.
D. B. Chaplin, esq, Of Hidafgo
was in the city last night, leaving
again this morning.
John P. St. John, jr., was an
outgoing passenger on the St. l.,
B. & M. train today.
H. verhelle was a passenger for
San Antonio today. taking advan-
tage of the cheap excursion rates
to transact some business in that
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Schaefer, of
Guthrie, Ok, arrived here last
night to see the Brownsville
country. They registered at the
Rio Grande Hotel.
Emerson Hough, the Forest and
Stream representative, and Duval
West, esq, of Corpus Christi,
returned last night from their visit
to Mercedes and left on the morn
ing train.
Mrs. Alba Haywood will return
tomorrow night from Jennings,
and will be accompanied by her
father and sister, T. B. Broughton
and Mrs. Nellie Bridgeford of
Jennings, who will spend a Will
here with Mr.. and Mrs. Haywood.
I J. NJ. Rogers came down last
night from Mercedes, where he is
uow making his headquarters.
Mr.. Rogers reports that work is
progressing very we'll OH the large
brick store which is being con-
structed for the Hancock & Rog-
ers furniture business. The build
ing will be completed by the end
Of the month, Mr.. Rogers says,
but the firm will not open up bust
ness until fall.
John Finnegan, the well-known
packer and hide buyer of Houston,
arrived last night on a visit to
Brownsville, which was formerly
his home. 1t is SIS years since he
lived in Brownsville, but he is
still well remembered by our older
citizens. Mr.. Finnegan held the
office of assessor of Cameron
county at one time and was also a
prominent lumber merchant here.
He will be here several days, look
ing after business interests, being
registered at the Miller.
Some uneasiness is felt here for
the safety of Geo. NJ. Kennedy and
Louis Crixen, who left Corpus
Christi for Point Isabel Wednesday
morning on Mr.. Kenedy's steam
yacht. Nothing has been heard
of them here since they left Cor
pus, and as the storm came up
Wednesday afternoon, their friends
fear the yacht may have suffered
some disaster in the gale.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19

involving the title to about 10000
acres of land situated in Hidalgo
county, the suit for the same hav-
iag originated in 1892.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
Hidalgo County
Brownsville
Land Suit Finally Decided.

The suit of Salome McAllen ct
al. VS.. G. NJ. Raphael ct al. from
Cameron county was again before
the Supreme Court at Austin April
II, on a motion for a rehearing for
time to file argument, and was then
dismissed. This virtually afirms
the decision in favor of the defend
ants. and settles finally litigation
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19

Clothes don't make the
man, you kuow3'' Nye.-"Per-
haps not, but they-er-rather
classify him.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
CONDENSED STORIES.
Row Senator Call Aroused the Ire :
an Adrnirer of Burns.

an AdmlFer o. 5uFhs.
Former Senator Call of EloF.s,il.
who immoFtahzed himself by taking
off a tight shoe in the senate cham
Der one day and hosting huge
foot, clad in a blue yarn sock, on
his desk, heard from other Senator'S
early in his term that Superintend-
ent Smith Of the botanic gardens
gave palms and potted plants to
statesmen he liked.
Call wanted some palms, and he
cast about for way to get on the
right side of Smith. Somebody told
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Saturday, unsettled
weather; light to fresh northerly to
easterly winds.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1907-04-19
Horses Wanted.

If you have car of young
horses, broken or unbroken, to sell
write Lock Box 4, Edna, Texas.
a19-2t.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-08-16
Herman Hipcs.

The death on Friday morning last of
Herman Higgs at the home Of his pa
rents in Shannon was one of the sad
dest deaths it has ever been our duty to
chronicle. The young man was ap-
parently in the best of health until two
days before he died when he was taken
suddenly i'll and battling the skill of
physicians the disease resulted fatally
Friday morning at ten O'Clock. Her.
man Riggs was only about fifteen years
of age but was well developed and was
possessed of a stronger and more ma
ture mind than is usually found in boys
of greater age. He was a manly young
man and stood high with all who knew
him. He was upright in character,
courteous to all, liberal to a fault, and
devoted to his parents andlittle sisters.
In his death the entire community was
bowed with sorrow and shared in COM
mon the great bereavement that
had come into the hearts and lives of
hose nearest and dearest to him. In
their great bereavement we offer our
copGol rec and trust that those
SO greatly hereaved may bow in hum
Bile submission to the will of Him who
loeteh all things well.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-08-16
Card of Thanks.

l take this method of thanking the
people of Lee county for the fiattering
vote given me in the first primary and
ask that you give me the further favor
of your votes and influence on August
%. While l feel deeply grateful to
those who supported me. yet | harbor
no i'll feeling toward those who voted
for either of my competitors and to
them and all other defeated candidates
/ extend my heartfelt sympathy. The
time is too short for me to see all the
voters and | herewith submit my claims
to your kindly considerations.
When you have an employee who has
served you earnestly and efficiently you
do not discharge him without cause but
promote him when worthy. Examine
my record both official and private. |
only ask promotion and your support
upon my qualifications and merit, prom
islng to conduct the office in such a man.
ner and demeaning myself as a man, as
to merit your confidence and esteem at
the expiration of my term.
Yours respectfully,
GEO. W. GREEN.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-08-16

| have several head good mules and
horses for sale. Asa w Allen
FOR SALE-A fine mare. seven
years old. w. c. Black, Tupelo.
WANTED TO TRADE-A good mule
for a family horse. 0. B. Rogers.
Large two story II room boarding
house for rent, also several building lots
for sale. Apply j. R. Dabbs.
Why worry over Sundays dinner
when you a buy it already prepared
at the Saturday Evening Market.
For Sale-Four good colts, 2 years
cheap for cash or will trade for work
mules. Asa w. Allen Co.
NOTICE.-Don't fail to see our new
line of Wall Paper. Phone US for
samples.
MOORE & CRANE.
We strive to please our soda custom
ers. If any drink is not drawn just to
your liking we'n gladly try again.
Pound, Kincannon & Elkin.
If you have any thing that you don't
need and need anything that you hav'nt
got come and trade with US
Asa w. Allen Co,
FOR SALE OR RENT-A four room
house and lot in good repair, also some
nice building lots on North Spring st.
Apply TO M. M. Miller in Miller bldg.
For Sale-One Full circle steel lined
hay press. Has been used only a few
days, Just as good as new at a bargain.
Asa w Allen Co.
WANTED-A negro boy about Is
years old as servant on place. Board
and good wages. Apply at once to c..
E. Sumner or Wiygul & Sumner, Net
Teton, Miss.
We will give special bargains for
next thirty days or Wagons, Buggies,
and Cooking Stoves. Come and see
our immense stock before you buy.
Asa w Allen Co.,
TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOM
ERS: Please call to my new place on
North Spring Street in front of court
house. | can sell you groceries cheaper
than eve before. G. A. MYATT.
We are equipped in every way to
compound prescriptions as they should
be compounded Pure Drugs, modern
apparatus, experienced prescriptionists.
Pound, Kincannon & Elkin. |
LAND FOR SALE-220 acres land
for sale A miles northwest of Tupelo.
70 acres in Town Creek bottom, balance
ridge and valfy land, three settlements,
Will sell on easy terms. Apply atonce
to P. E. Carothers.
FOR SALE-My farm of log acres
81 miles northeast Of Tupelo. About
80 acres in Yonaba bottom, 25 of which
is in cultivation, balance we'll timbered
New buildings and bored well of fine
water. B. S. billiard, Belden, Route /.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-08-16
Notice of Public Work.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors of Lee county will, on
Tuesday, the third day of September.
1907, at the court house door in the city
OF Tupelo, at two O'Clock p. M, award
the contract for laying side walk on the
south side of court house in accordance
with plans ETC., now on file, to the
lowest responsible bidder, at public out
cry. the contractor to give bond in
double the contract price and the Board
reserves the right to reject any and all
bids and readyertise.
By order of the Board this Aug. IL.
1907. G. w. LONG, Clerk,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-08-16
r. M. FRANCIS.

After an illness of many months Mr.
R NJ Francis died at his home in Shan
non, Miss, surrounded by his family
and friends. Mr. Francis was a great
sufferer, but with that patience which
had characterized his life he bore with
Christian fortltude his sufferings and
resigned to the inevitable he passed
quietly away Deceased had hardly
reached the prime of life, but held a
high position in social. church and bust
ness circles He was a kind father and
husband, a generous friend and a good
citizen. To the bereaved family we
extend our coincidence in their great
Affections.