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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
Editor.
B. IL q. PROGRAM
FOR SUNDAY NIGHT.


1. Song No. at3, ga Little Talk with
Jesus"
2. Scripture reading, lst Trinity 4.6:
16.-Jimmie Lucas.
8. Prayer.
4. Song. "Clouds and Fire" Tiilman's
books.
S. The purpose of the b. Y. P. u
Miss Hattie jackson.
6. Address, Training Through Ser
e."-Mr. Dodd.
2. Song, No. IS, "Never Alone"
8. Our Fellowship. (Paper)-Duke
Thornton.
9. Address, Learning to Work in
Our Own Iniative. Ransom.
10 Song No. Ill, ''Lead Me Gently
Home"
IL. "What the B. Y. P. q. has done
Tor me. ~ Miss Eloise Williams.
IL. "Our Winter Work. Mrs. Dodd.
13. Song No. 10. ''The Lord is Ny
. II. Dismission.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
A Propositl6n.

People who have anything to
say ABOUT public officials in the
discharge of their duties, if they
will sign their names, we will
publish same free. Don't mould
bullets for US to shoot. 1t is no
more the duty of a newspaper to
parade the acts of offici lis than
individuals. We are not always
in position to substantiate and
you are, or else forever hold
your peace. We're We to publish
everything that we were told
sub-rosa. but might use it, we
would be in endless trouble. We
want brave and true men behind
statements. Some eminent of
this day and generation said,
Tell the truth
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
CIVIC LEAGUE.

The Times reports that the
Fair was a success financially,
even if in the opinion of the
editor and some others it was
not altogether a success in other
respects. We heard criticisms
from many that it was not sutfi
GENTLY advertised. What about
printing the program next year
two or three weeks in succession
in the town papers at least?
The Agricultural and stock
exhibits were we suppose about
up to the standard, but the dis
play of fancy articles was rath
er small. Perhaps the ladies
need a little more urging to send
their handiwork and need to be
assured that the articles will be
returned ia good order.
Though maybe a little unusual
it might be good plan to can
vass the the town and get people
to promise to send their work so
as to make that department. more
of credit to Oktiobeha County.
Mr.. StOrment had an excellent
exhibit in the agricultural
Building" of canned fruit and
vegetables. 1t is said that he
expects 20 soon have a canning
factory in operation. Starkville
has long felt the need of one and
we hope the enterprise will
prove profitable.
Mr.. Geo. Turner has just had
a concrete walk laid from. the
gate to the house. and Mr.. Dox-
ey has material ready for the
same purpose.
Another fence came down last
week on the lot occupied by Mr..
Henry Miller. There are six
houses now on Nam Street be
sides the churches. without
fences. On other streets we
note Mr.. Pages and the Newman
cottage on Lampkin, the school
and Mrs. Nason's on Jackson,
Mr.. Lanier's on College, Mr..
Harrington's on Louisville, Mr..
Archie Reynolds on Greensboro
and Mr.. Henry Reynolds on the
corner Of Greensboro and White.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18

Pa, painted two houses same
size; same time; with two paints
same price; took 3 gallons Devoe
to 4 of the other; and in three
Years Devoe was the better
looking job.
There are strong and weak
paints; we all want the strong
est; paint can't be too stong.
Yours truly
46 f w DEvOE & Co.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18

Messrs. Caldwell & Lampkin
sold three rugs, the price of each
$1,000 and started them to the
home of their customer, Monday,
within the town by two littlene-
gro boys, but they disposed OF the
wares and merchandise to custo
mers unknown to the vendors,
the said Caldwell & Lampkin and
for SO cents. Up to this writing
no further facts have developed.
We are living in an age of com
mercialism.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18

One can hear that much money
was used by this and that one
during the primary election. IF
the peoplsaare. in earnest take
the matter before the grand jury.
It is said it Is throwing away
time TO fool with the grand jury.
We are not in sympathy with
such expressions. We have as
good and true men in Oktibbeha
county IS exist ia the world,
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18

Rev. and Mrs. Tom Tomlinson
and their two bright and inter
estlng little girls spent Sunday
at Longview. Rev. Sargent
preached there Sunday and three
Deacons were to have been in.
stalled SO Mr.. Tomllnson inform-
ed us. We were on the same
train Saturday from Sturgis.
Mr.. Tomlinson informed us that
he would make Texas his future
home after January next. The
best wishes of hundreds of
friends will follow him and his
and wish thsm good health. hap
piness and prosperity. He is a
good preacher, earnest and full
of loye for his fellow man.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
snort WinterCourse In Agri-
culture,


The Mississippi Agricultural
college will offer a Short Course
III agriculture to the farmers of
the State, beginning on Janurry
oth. 1908 and continuing four
weeks. Tuition will be free to
all students in the State, but a
Zee o. six dollars will be charged
TO ali other students. Practical
work will be emphasized in all
departments.
This course is designed for
those who are unable to take the
regular college course and will
include large amonnt of pracui-
cal Information about farming in
all its phases.
This course will be Of great
valu o the young farmer desir-
ing that information on agricul-
tural topics, SO necessary to meet
the saarp competition Of the
present day. We are anxious TO
have the young men of Misslss-
ippi who intend to remain on the
farm, take advantage Of this op-
pOrtunity.
This course will include both
lectures and pratical instruction
on the following Subjects
The Improvement of soils, the
discussion of manureS, fertilizers
and restorative crops, the plant
ing, cultivation, harvesting. and
marketing of farm crops, the
methods of seed selection with
cotton and corn, corn Judging,
the testing of milk, the making
of butter, the breeding, feeding,
and marketing of live stock, the
diseases and treatment of farm
animals, the production of veg a.
tables and fruit for home use,
the economic management of the
wood lot, and the management
of poultry for pleasure and
profit.
This course will be made so
plain and practical that no pre-
vious technical education will be
needed, This notice will be fol-
lowed by bulletin containing
full particulars of the course.
Please bear in mind that this
course will open on January 9th.
1908. E. r. LLOYD,
Director Farmers institute,
Agricultural College, Miss.
We have nothing to add of
national interest to the above,
but earnestly suggest that every
farmer should take advantage of
The Winter loan. Such knowl-
edge is indispensable to the
progressive farmer.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
pendence.

Miss Allie B. Wood, of Colqm-
bus, Miss. who has been touring
the states of Mary land, Virginia
and North Carolina. has been
visiting her aunt and cousins,
Mrs. DIR, H. e. Wolfe and child
rem. We extend Miss Wood a
hearty welcome while in the
East.-The Ronoake Beacon IN.
C.l
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
WON'T DO.

Before we published the proceed
ings of the City. we were told
that the Board had done nothing
but meet and vote themselves in.
creased salaries The best and
most conservative citizens told
US and we know they were sin
cere. but being constituted as we
are, little experience on differ
ent boards, we were not perturb
ed. There is no telling what may
happen with men who may come
into prominence. Some upon
eXhalatiOn will become solely
and completely intoxicated with
elevation. When we 60 to a city
and 60 to the top of a "A or 80
story Editice. we either feel like
jumping off to the street or coon
ing it to the back track. We
have men just as other people
who walk before US every day
who have been preferred, no
better nor smarter than those
who honored them.
We should not forget that they
can not be useful without we
hold them up anu they should
not forget that they are the SER
wants of the people and do THEN
will, fearless and without favor
or reward. If they can't do this
they should get down and out.
and if they will not do this they
should be put out. 1t is much
easier to criticise than act. Don't
make frivilous complaints. The
only salary that was increased
was that of the Town Clerk.
Speaking from standpoint of
some experience in public affairs
an increase of $1,000 would not
have been exorbiant. He is
faithful and most efficient and
should be paid for his services.
Perhaps the board, from many
complaints could have done more
satisfactory work in the -equall
zatlon of taxes. We shoulc re-
member, as we intended above,
that we have not but men as you
are upon the board. Men of
money have. influence. always
have had, always will have. We
have seen some men who would
make people believe that the
dollar would not blind them could
not stand a single ray Of light
from even a green back, dollar
bill, saying nothing about a 25c.
silver piece. What we need are
men, not in official position but
in the daily walks of life. If we
had more of them we would see
quite a different state Of affairs.
1t is with the people Of what
we shall have. Self reliance
makes true manhood and inde-
pendence.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18

Porcela Is what you
want to clean bath tubs
1avatories etc.
Turner Z Pierce.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
FIFTH GRADE.
SECOND GRADE.

Edna Robson. Everard Lee.
Ebert Bell. Ruby Camp.
Tommy Chiles. Airline Gill.
Carlton Carpenter. Mary Maxwell.
Randall Carpenter. Elizabeth Smith.
VIM. Hogan. Carrie Stornent.
John r. Eckford. Mary Woodward.
We will desist in making any remarks,
but might do so and might be profitable.
We will leave this to the principal of
our most prosperous High School, Prof.
Lamb. Rest assured boys and girls that
the News Is with you.
Editor.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1907-10-18
Honor Roll Of the Starkvillo
Public School.
TENTH GRADE.

TENTH GRADE.
Allen Montgomery. Abbie Storment.
Willie May Watt.
NINTH GRADE.
Joe Crumpton. Helen Weir.
John Carpenter. Allen Anderson.
Suzette Fowler. Effie Henry.
Gladys Bonny. Mena Blunenfeld.
Elise Perkins. Constance Giadny.
EIGHTH GRADE.
Floy Cunningham. Dollie Rieves.
Miriam James. Wyatt Minis.
Alice Montgomery Rives Stiles.
Allie Rieves.
SEVENTH. GRADE.
Lurline Fuller. Morris Crumpton.
Lucy Stiles. Mary Cooper.
SIXTH GRADE.
Bertha Gottseelig. Katy 2. Ward.
Elleym Powers. Loui Lloyd.
Letha Bell James. Lilly M. Carpenter.
Claiborn Howard. Adele Critz.
Belle Lanier. Vann Perkins.
Meta Perkins. Loula Henry.
Tom w. Shearer. p. Montgomery.
Lucia Storment. Harris Wallace.
Roy Neal.
FIFTH GRADE.
Felix Arnold. Ruth Hartness.
Mildred Bell. Tennie Hogan.
JAS. Bell. Joseph Lee.
VIM. Carpenter. Mary Lenderman.
Beckett GIadney. Louise Weir.
Annie d. Gladney. Annie Welborn.
FOURTH GRADE.
Viola Belle. Minnie Hartness.
Lizy Cunningham. Eddie Hale.
Charles Chiles. Alice Perkins.
Fannie D. D.EckfOrd Annie Thornton.
Lois Wallace.
FIFTH GRADE.
Annita Crumpton.- Louis Goodman.
Lizzie James. Marvin Herrick.
Minnie Lamb. Benz. Magruder.
Dorothy Maxwell. Reilly Puller.
Bessie Miller. Aug, Saunders.
Evelyn Perkins. Vassar Shearer.
Addie Kinnard. Clifford Wallace.
Annie Louise Gottseelig.
SECOND GRADE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

We understand the Ogden Taherna-
clio choir has been invited to attend the
Irrigation congress TO be held next
month in Sacramento. Cal, and that
liberal appropriation goes with the
Invitation. Il takes. however, we are
told, in the neighborhood of $4,000 to
take the organization there. and 1t is
to be feared that, unless friends will
come to its aid in a liberal and sub
stantlal manner, the invitation must be
declined. And that would be a pity.
The Ogden choir under the leadership of
Elder j. Ballantyne has become one of
Utah's excellent musical organizations
of which the State is justly proud.
AS we have stated before. Utah should
be well represented at that gathering.
Irrigation is vital to the entire inter-
mountain region. We hope this State
viii be able to make a good showing in
the matter of exhibits, becauses there
is a good chance of successful competi-
ton. II we want to secure the national
appropriations for irrigation works, to
which the State is clearly entitled. we
must exhibit the products of our soil
and industry at places where those in
terested in such matters meet and con-
fer with each other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

That nervous diseases are claiming
mn ever increasing number Of victims,
statistics ON that subject seem to dem
onstrate. The fact is generally ac-
counted for by regarding II as the re-
suit OF the increasing strain OF modern
life. with It's keen competition IN busl-
ness and mad race for amusements.
Less attention IS being paid 10 the Of
focts OF the increasing Indulgence In
body ana soul-destroying vices, But
these are undoubtedly more eneryating
than the hardest physical labor or the
most intense mental effort, or the short
ening Of the hours Of rest by the hunt
For amusements or attendance at social
functions, These are detrimental to the
well-being OF tho human system, but
the pursuits OF The slaves OF bad habits
tell even moro quickly.
There Is, for Instance, the tobacco
vice considered one OF tho minor evils
OF our age and generation. Il seems
mat the Americans consume annually
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

4 crop OF the weed valued at S5f, 0O00, 600
and that that is not enough but that
twenty-nine million dollars worth Is
imported, besides. What that means to
the nation may be imagined when the
statements of physicians are consid-
cred, who tell VA that even the moderate
use OF tobacco leaves men with shat
tered nerves, weakened heart action and
befogged mental faculties. The heavy
smoker cannot do the work the nom
user of tobacco is capable OF. all other
things being equal An appalling num-
Der of apparently strong men die sud
denly from heart failure, and this. It is
claimed is due to the use of tobacco.
1t has also been demonstrated beyond
doubt that the use Of the weed almost
invariably creates a craving for stimu-
lants with the result that the victims
take to the habltual use of alcoholic
LIQUORS. II strong race Is to be
reared determined fight must be made
against enervating Vices, Smoking is
only one Of them. The little foxes"
that spoil the vines" must be looked
after.
The following figures that appear in
a Washington dispatch give an idea of
the immense volume of the comtrys
business in tobacco and liquor. A bill
lion more cigars and several more mill
lion gallons of whisky and beer were
consumed last year by the American
people than during the previous year.
The annual report of the collector of
internal revenue shows receipts from
all sources for the year of s269s64.022.
or $50. ,2si more than In 1906.
The receipts from spirits were 1885,
S36, 90l.Sg, or the surprising sum of
sl2. 9i2. SAC more than the previous
year. Tobacco brought ISL, Sii ,06969, as
against s4s, 422, ss72s; fermented liquors.
S59,567,S.ts1S, an increase of close to
81 100000
OF corn, rye and other whlskys the
consumption was 1l,4O9.252 gallons
above the previous fiscal year or 1884,.
1904 gallons,
Is it any wonder that nervous all
ments increase or that heart fail
ure" and similar causes cut short the
career OF so many apparently strong
men?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

question OF duplicating the Church ir
violating the Interstate commerce laws.
No one knows better than the Tribune
that the Church does not contract for
the immigration of converts, while the
reference to female converts" Is so
absolutely contemplate that we refrain
from affronting our readers by copy
ing tho remainder OF II. 1t Is, however,
equally false and more slanderous, and
is a fitting climax to the puerile argu-
ment which we have so patiently re-
futed.
We wonder, however. II any of the
lawyers Of this city have read that pa
pers wonderful explanation and dis
covery--that the Church is common
carrier, and ought therefore to be de-
spoiled by some sort OF federal process
or congressional lawl
Perhaps an apology TO our readers
is due for paying so much attention
TO an argument that seems to have its
origin in an insane asylum. but IL
seems necessary to state the truth, as
long as it's assailants succeed In de-
ceiving citizens on whose votes the fate
of the community may depend. We
have no desire to wrangle with con-
orn that has placed itself on level
with the gutter. but we are anxious
that no one shall follow the lead OF the
decelver blindfolded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
A "CoGENTr ARGUMENT.

The Tribune has become unusually
bitter over our exposure OF its error in
maintaining that the Church Is en-
gagged In interstate commerce. 1t COM
plains that we failed to quote the Co
gent" part of its argument to that eff
feet.
Yet we quoted freely and exactly the
papers own words, and in the very al
ticle which embodies this complaint OF
that paper, 1t fails to quote line of
what the News" said on the subject.
However, we trust that we shall
never be found ungenerous in stating
the argument of an opponent; and we
here give space to each OF the argu-
ments used by the Tribune to show
that the Church is Il common carrier of
freight and passengers, that 1t Is guilty
OF rebating. and that 1t should therefore
be regulated" or, better still, uproot-
ed and abolished by Congress, etc,
The first point OF the Tribune's ar
gument Is this:
Through it's numerous agents :.
the Church is tremendously interested
in many concerns whose business ex-
ttHuH pNel anu ahcS'S iuiiiutouS
States"
If so, then those engaged in inter
state commerce include every church,
every commercial house. every person,
In fact, who buys or sells anything
transported by railroads over the
boundaries of any one State; but this Is
far enough from constituting any of
them carriers OF freight" much less OF
convicting them of permitting an I'M
lawful discrimination in passenger and
| freight rates'-the only offense named
In the laws against rebating.
The second point made by the organ
Is as follows;
TT must be borne in mind that. by
means of these contracts with inter-
| state transportation companies, they
are In reality engaging In Interstate
! commerce"
| So says the organ; but the courts say
that only those who are licensed to
carry freight or passengers for hire are
engaged in Interstate commerce. Who
knows best, the Tribune or the courts?
The third point is thus elaborated;
"As a third proposition, II must not
| be forgotten that the money which IS
employed In the exploitation of these
concerns is taken from the funds OF the
Church which are collected for religious
purposes"
The organ seems to think that be-
cause the Church gets It's funds from
voluntary donations, It collects"
them; and that to buy Church fhrni-
ture, etc, herewith is not using the
money "for religious purposes" also
that this somehow makes the Church
guilty Of rebating-all OF which is alb
surd enough 10 produce laughter before
any jury.
AZ n fourth proof that the Church
is somehow a yiolator Of the laws regu-
lating railroad charges, the organ says
With apparent gusto:
Again by means OF contracts with
ocean steamship companies, the Nor
mon Church Is engaged In the inter-
state and international commerce OF
transporting female converts from for
elgn shores"
We discover only two things wrong
with the final argument; first, that Il
is totally uniruei second, that II true
Il would have no bearing upon the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
SAN FRANc1sco's SPIRIT.
PhlladelphIa pupIIe Ledger.

The latest advices fron San Francis
CO evidence only the tireless energy
of the people and the hope and optim-
ism OF their spirits. From the be-
ginning they have had common de-
termination to call the catastrophe a
fire rather than an earthquake. In
spring poems, articles, pamphlets
books have been sent out broadcast
testitying 10 the courage and confidence
OF the Inhabitants OF this sorely tried
community Not suffering alone from
the wrath Of nature, the olty's own yul-
lures, in the shape VI political scoun-
drels ana tyrannous labor unions, have
settled around the bones TO pluck them
OF their remaining flesh. From all its
troubles san francisco is emerging
VIGOROUSLY, and II deserves the praise
and encouragement OF the world.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

The Fool-killer ought to take run
out to Los Angeles. Some one there
ought to be removed before he does
any more harm by his idiotlc so-called
practical jokes" His latest perform
ancc is the limit. This unknown funny
man took dead snake, coiled It in a
telephone box, pried its mouth open
and then closed the box. A street car
conductor had TO use the telephone and
this awfully funny joke" was meant
for him. He fell victim, all right. He
Is now ravlng maniac. The shock,
when he pushed his face close to the
telephone box to feel the snake and to
see 1t coiled as II ready to strike sent
him into a delirium from which re.
covery is said to be doubtful. The per-
petrator of the Joke would probably
plead "thoughtlessness" but his malady
Ia utter brainlessness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
A MOST pERNIcIous WEED.
lions Herald.

The effects OF smoking the marihuana
weed ARE so terrible that the Mexican
government is 10 make vigorous ef-
fort 20 exterminate the plant through
out Mexico. orders have been issued
10 the soldiers not 10 smoke the weed,
hut the practice has been continued
many OF the Victims committing hor.
rible crimes when in q frenged eondi-
tlon. and now radical measures are to
be taken looking to the eradication OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

1t is estimated at Washington that
Uncle Sans smoking and drinking bill
for last year was over s25o,OOO,O0o. I'm
Gle Sam aren't you ashamed of your
self? A great big man like you spend
ing millions on weeds that burn and
stuff that bubbles and-that's about all!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

Despite the efforts of Mr.. Sheets or
his attorneys, he has been at last
placed in a position where, If he is
really innocent, he can remove the stain
from his name. His case is now ready
for the district court and a jury. Eth
er his guilt or innocence will be proved
and the public will have the satisfac-
ton of knowing that the affair was con-
cluded as II should have been long ago.
Justice will be satisfied, too. The
state and the defendant will be salts
fled, or should be, after fair trial and
a verdict from good men and true have
been obtained. But Mr.. Sheets says he
will carry his fight to the Supreme
court rather than have his case get be-
fore a jury. Strange!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
MUSIC IN AMERICA

Nine. Melba In London Interview.
The Americans are a really musical
people, for the reason partly that they
can afford TO pay for the best OF every
thing, and therefore hear the finest art
lists and the best performances. There
is no orchestra In the world to equal
the Boston Philharmonic.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20

They served japanese mineral water
coast the other evening. Mixed dishes
We're served to show good feeling. Both
sides contributed considerable taffy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-20
JUST FOR FUN.
Advantages OF system.

ut was personally conducted tour"
How are they?'
"All to the good. Postcards We're
brought TO us at every town. Often we
didn't have to leave the train."--Pitts-
burg Post