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The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

to the community which produced his
wealth and feel that we are done an
Injustice by his failure to put his
money in home enterprises which
would increase the business and pros
perity of our city. The criticism Is
justified and it holds just as good in a
lesser degree to the man who trades
on a smaller scale.
The effect of the reverse policy is
promptly seen. The writer has in
mind a notable instance. Two cities
of about $4,000 population each are
situated on opposite sides of a river
which is a boundary between two
states. Each contains several million.
aires who made their money in the
lumber trade in the two towns. The
million aires of one Of the cities are
putting their money into other indus
tries in the same town as the lumber.
ing goes out. AS a result, the town is
rapidly forging to the front; every one
is prosperous, the demand for houses
exceeds the supply; property is valu'
able and every one is working. The
m%illionaires of the town across the
river are investing their money in
western and southern pine lands. The
town is languishing for lack of money;
new industries cannot start because OF
lack of capital; merchants are fail.
ing; stores and houses are being va
Gated; people are moving away and a
general air of poverty and decay per.
vades the place.
Few cities present such strong ex'
amples of the value OF money spent at
home but the same principle holds
true in every community. 1t is due
every community to reinvest She
mone it produces in the community
which produces it.
The chance of being swindled is an
argument used against trading with
the mail order houses. Goods adver
tised at cut prices often fail to meas
ure UP to the description of the adver
tisement. The few cents which is
saved on the price of an article sc
bought is usually sacrificed in the
quality of the article. Buying from the
mail order house is buying blind. A
purchaser never thinks of buying from
a home merchant without examining
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
The States Crops.

The board of trustees of the State
penitentiary reports the following crops
planted on the States farms: Suntiower
5000 acres in corn, $500 acres in cot
ton, so acres in potatoes, 80 acres in
sorghum and peas, 10 acres in rice.
Belmont farm-9O0 acres in cotton, 300
acres in corn, 10 acres in oats, 5 acres
in sorghum and peas. Rankin farm
500 acres in corn, $50 acres in cotton, D
acres in potatoes, 20 acres in Louisiana
cane. Oakley farm-450 acres in cot
ton, 800 acres in corn, 5 acres in pota-
toes. 40 acres in oats.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Ducks Prey on Swallows

This curious story of ducks and
swallows is related by a correspond
ent: AS he was passing a farmyard
he saw the ducks catching and eating
swallows. One duck vas swimming
in the pond and caught a swallow
skimming above the water. With con-
siderable struggling and holding the
swallow under water the duck ate
the bird. Another duck that was on
soft mud also caught a swallow and
eventually ate it, but only after a
longer struggle, as 1t could not hold
the swallow under water.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Qualification in Abyssinia.

A sawmill is already at work at
Ads Ababa, Abyssinia, and Greek ar
tisans are engaged in q%uarrying and
stone hewing. Machinery in connec-
ton with house building generally is
likely to be in demand as soon as the
means of transport are simpliied. The
government is already building in Eu-
ropean style and stone houses may be
seen, some even of three stories in
height in the capital.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Report Of m. and o.

The railroad commission is in receipt
of the quarterly report OF the Mobile
and Ohio railroad company for the
March quarter, which shows considera-
BILE pickup from the corresponding pc
Rod last year. The receipts from the
passenger department for the three
months were $406, 543.57 and from
freight and other sources S2,434, 1928. 5S;
the deductions for operating and other
expenses amounted to $780,, 032.41,
which left q balance for next earnings
Of 1914. 339. IA.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Want Better Stations.

The citizens of Lexington and Can
ton have i%mportuned the commission
to use it's influence in order to help
them in their efforts to get a suitable
passenger station at each place.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
The States Cash.

State Treasurer Miller reports plenty
of cash in the treasury vaults, with
considerable more to come in during
the present month from privilege Ii
censes. There is i'll round numbers
$500, 900 cash on hand, and will be ann
pie funds to meet the 1888 1888 re-
ouired to make the June school fund
distribution without having to resort to
the sale of bonds.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Good Roads in Lehore.

Through the efforts of Congressman
Humphreys the government has agreed
to furnish the machinery and an expert
to supervise the building of n mile OF
burnt road in Lefore county, the coun-
ty to furnish the necessary fuel and
labor to make the experiment.,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Child Scalded to Death,

The little 18~-months-old daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. w. j. Knox, of Ingomar,
was fatally scalded by the overturning
of a pot of water on the fireplace. The
baby was playing in front of the fire,
when the wood under the pot burned in
two and threw the boiling water across
the child's lower limbs,
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
CORPORATION Charters.

The figures represented by the CHAR
tiers for new corporations, OF amend
ments to old ones by which the direc-
tors are authorized to increase their
capital stock, filed from Oct. l, 1908, to
the present date, amount in round num-
bers to the magnificent total OF S43,-
CO0 00O
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
SERMONETTE.

A Choice That Determined a
Destiny.-Crpha on the road
that led to the land of Israel
came face to face with the turn
ing point of her life. The vision
had come to her of a new home
and a place among Gods people
and obedient to the aspirations
for a better life and holIer
thinqs, she started with her
mother-inlaw, Naomi, and sister
ter-in-law, Ruth, for the Prom
ised Land. Perhaps she ana
Ruth during the sad days OF
their widowhood had talked over
toqether their plans. WhIle
their hearts were bleeding and
tender there had come a yearn-
ina to know the God whom their
husbands had known, and
served, and with it had come
the resolve that they would
cIeave unto the mother-in-law'
Naomi, as the one who coulo
Guide their feet into the way
and blessing of God.
So they had gone forth with
Naomi and had come to the bor-
derIand of Israel. There Naomi
paused and wisely tested the
sincerity of purpose of the two
young women. They must count
the cost. 1t was no light thing
to choose God and Gods people
as a future destiny. They must
realize that it meant separation
from the old life and hardshlps
in the new. In substance, Naomi
said to Ruth and Orpha what
Jesus said to those who would
become his disciples. (which OF
you," he exclaimed, after he had
declared that d~iscipleship meant
cross-bearing and fellowship IN
hardship and suffering, "intend-
ina to build a tower, stitch not
down first, and counteth the
cost, whether he have sufficient
to finish it. Lest haply, after
he hath laid the foundation, and
he is not able to finish it, all
that behold it begin to mock him,
sayino: This man began to build,
and was not able to finish"
And Orpha bid her m2ther-'n-
law a fearful adieu and turned
back. Turned back from the
liant of which she had caught
a ~eIimmering. Turned back from
the higher purpose and destiny.
Quenched the Pickering flame OF
spiritual aspirations, and turn
ed back to the old life and the
old gods. Turned back to be
swallowed up by the world and
the things of the world. This
is the last word we ever hear of
Crpha. From that time forth
she was counted out of Gods
reckoning. We a imagine
what her life may have been
after her return, and how when
the tidings came of the blessing
and prosperity which. had come
to Ruth in the, to her, strange,
far-off land of Israel, there must
have come the %smartings of dis
appointment and regret that she
had once been so near the bless
ing and had thoughtIessIy and
carelessIy let the treasure slip
from her. "For of all sad words
of tongue or pen, the saddest are
these: 1T might have been!'"
Orpha and Ruth stood side by
side that day at the dividing
line between the world and God.
Orpha turned back, there ends
the tale. Ruth went on, and to-
day we are rejoicing in the
Christ who was of the house
and lineage of David, whose
grandfather Obed was the o
of Ruth and Boaz.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
R.erular Waterspout.

A terrific rainfall, a regular water
spout, fell at Greenwood, which added
to the great injury already done by the
cold and wet weather to the crops.
Some planters have already planted
cotton the second time, and it is be-
lieved hat a third planting will be
necessary in places.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Dauphter. of the Confectionery.

The Mississippi division, Daughters
of the Confederacy, held an unusually
eventful and busy convention at jack
son, and adjourned to meet during the
first week in May, 1908, in Yazoo City.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Railroad at Pittsboro.

Citizens of Pittsboro have organized
a stock company to build a railroad
from that place to Calhoun City, the
terminus of the Okolona branch of the
Mobile and Ohio.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
No Election in Washington.

The board of supervisors of Wash
ington county refused to order a local
option election because the petition
asking for same did not bear sufficient
number of signatures. When the petit
ton was filed it had the requisite num-
Der of names, but several signers with
draw their names, thus defeating the
petition.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Heavy Criminal Docket.

The State docket of the attorney
general shows that since the commence
ment of the present term of the SUI
preme court in October, 1906, upward
of 100 appeals in criminal or State cases
have been handled by the court, and OF
the number decided more than 100 have
been affirmed. This is the heaviest
docket that has been handled in many
wears.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Dreams Go bv contrarles.

'What do you suppose is every Lon
doner's day dream?"
Il don't know, unless It is to be-
come a knight mayor."-Raltimors
American.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Cror in Holmes and Attala.

The crop conditions in Holmes and
Attala counties are discouraging. The
excessive rains and cold weather de-
stroyed about all-of the corn and cotton
previously planted, and on account of
the scarcity of good seed much of the
land cannot be replanted this year.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Windstorm at Vicksburg.

A wind that reached the velocity of
forty-eight miles per hour swept over
| Vicksburg, doing much damage.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
New Church.

The Baptists of Columbus have de-
cided to build a new church to cost
$50. 900.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Anti-Tuberculosis League.

The Mississippi Anti-T tuberculosis
League held q successful session OF two
days at Meridian, during which consid-
cradle interest was awakened in the
purposes of the organization.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
BY Il. E. BLAKEsLEE. JACKSON.

The timber OF Mississippi is disap-
pearing at q rapid rate and the next
few years will no doubt bring our peo-
pie to a realization more strongly than
ever. The development OF land Tor
agricultural purposes, as we'll as the
emitting of timber for lumber is fast de-
nuding our forests. In the face OF this
fact lies another that is worthy OF con-
sideration. A large per cent OF n
large trees and a larger per cent OF the
smaller ones, is entirely lost. The
parts not available for lumber are be-
ing left to rot upon the ground. The
greater part of this wasted timber
could be utilized in wood and sold at a
fair price, thereby leaving thousands
upon thousands of dollars in the State
that are now sent to Alabama and Ken
lucky for coal. Train load after train
load of coal is brought into Mississippi
every twelve months, the money paid
for it going to other States and being
lost to our home channels OF business,
while at the same time W are wasting
wood that could in a majority OF In
stances, and should, take the place OF
this coal. A recent experiment made
at Gloster in the municipal light and
water plant demonstrates the truth OF
this assertion. A comparison was
made of the cost of operating 81 days
with coal alone and 81 days with coal
and wood mixed. The result was a
balance in favor of wood to the amount
of S46. 81. Then, too, the sum OF $50. I
was left in the community and OF
course remained in the channels OF
trade. If the manufacturing plants
and citizens generally used wood Mis-
sissippi would keep at home millions
of dollars that at present go to other
States. This is a subject OF enough inn
portance to demand the careful consid-
Grafton of u people, and when 1t Is
thus considered the writer believes that
in the very near future the use OF wood
will be given a great stimulus.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

When a man reaches that point in his
career where he is satisfied with himself,
his usefulness on earth is at an end.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

It has been said that the most val
liable man is he who, while superior in
one thing, is fairly good in several; and
the same truth holds good in mental
and moral life, as in business or profess
sion. The finest mind is that which,
though strongest in a favorite line of
thought, is able to run with ease in
many others; and the best moral char
aeter is that which, while excelling in
certain good qualities which are spon-
t~aneous, has yet acquired many others
in which it was deficient.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17
Knights of Pythias.

The grand lodge Knights of Pythias
held a very busy and eventful session
at Hattiesburg. The growth of the
order and the spread of its principles
since the last grand lodge meeting has
been quite remarkable, and the increase
puts the Mississippi grand lodge and
domain in the very front ranks, es-
pecially in the Southern States. There
were ten new lodges organized during
the twelve months, and the increase in
active membership has been prspor-
tionately large.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Two weeks since comment was made
upon the great interest being taken ii
the fairs this year, and the prospects for
unusually successful ones, especial men,
ton being made of the number OF con-
testants for sweepstakes premiums for
general farm exhibits at the State Fair.
Several counties were named i'll which
there were contestants. Mr.. F.. NJ. Ber-
ryhill writes to say that in the future
Amite county must not be omitted from
the list. He is growing an exhibit and
vii! be in the contest at the finish II
will let the winner know there has been
a race. Mr.. Berryhill will also exhibit
a number of fine Duroc Jersey hogs, hay
ing a young gilt and nine pigs that he
expects to have in the pink of condition
when the fair Gomez off. He will also
show a cotton which he has propagated
and brought up to a high degreee of
perfection, equaling any of the fancy
cottons on the market. No, Amlte
county will not be omitted from the list
any more; see if it is.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Scripture authority:-Ruth 1:1-15
especially verses IA and Is.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

P. X. Hammett, of near Vicksburg, one
of the most extensive and progressive
farmers of the State, gave the writer
not long since some information concern
ING the manner in which to cut seed
Irish potatoes so that they would come
ND in a uniform stand and of equal
hardness. He says that they should be
cut from end to end, leaving at least
one eve on the bud end of the potato
and one or two more along the trip as
convenient. Mr.. Hammett says that the
bud end of a potato will produce the
hardest plants, and that they will come
quicker than the eyes from other parts
of the potato. Then, by splitting them
from end to end, with a bud eye on
each strip, the patch should come up
evenly and grow off together. 1t is an
experiment worth trying, and the writer
would like to hear from those who try
it, giving the success attained and their
opinion of the plan.
The roads of Jackson county are re-
ported to be in splendid condition, de-
spite the extremely wet weather which
has been recently experienced. The SUI
pervisors are paying strict attention to
the highways of their districts and the
result is gratifying to all parties con
cerned.
Enforce the law regardless of whose
OK is gored. This is one OF the most
important duties of all good citizens. If
the officials fail to do their whole duty
this is the year in which to elect men
that will.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Neshoba supervisors are considering
an effort to improve the condition of
the public roads of that county. Inves-
tigation is being made of the feasibility
cf turnpiking a highway across Pearl
River valley, making it passable at all
seasons of the year. 1t is to be hoped
that the Neshoba supervisors will hit
upon an economical and effective plan
of accomplishing road improvements and
that other counties seeing their good
works will 90 and do likewise, or just a
little better.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

1t is stated that the Lake View Trac-
tion Co., chartered for the purpose OF
building an electric line from Memphis
to Clarksdale, has taken on fresh activ-
ity and there is a prospect of the road
being built. These electric lines would
prove formidable competition to the
big steam lines and should materially
lessen the rate on freights.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Something more than a year since a
large furniture factory was built at New
Albany with local capital. From the be-
ginning it has experienced a splendid
patronage, being at times sold many
months in advance. The export trade
has been catered to with unusual success,
and the papers last week announce that
the United States government has just
given the factory a rush order for 300
chiffoniers to 60 to Panama. The sue
cess of this institution is a source of
qualification to every one in Mississippi
who desires to see our State get that
which is rightfully hers. There is no
sense in shipping our hardwood to other
States to be manufactured into furni-
ture and then buying it back again at
a profit and freight two ways. This fac
tory will make a comprehensive exhibit
at the State Fair this fall, ~demonstrat-
ing the fact that the best of furniture
can be made at home.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

A movement has been started in Tai
lahatchie county looking toward the
establishment of a county fair. 1t is
to be hoped that the good people of
that community will not allow the
project to drop at the talking stage, but
that they will put it through to a sue
cessful termination. There is nothing
that would be of more benefit to the
community.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

The Lord loves a cheerful giver, as
has been told a countless number of
times, and to this may be added the
statement that people generally love the
man who is always cheerful.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Hattiesburg will give a Chautauqua
this summer, the dates being August
12-24th, inclusive. This is a commenda-
BILE move. The Chautauquas are not only
entertaining but instructive, and every
section of the State should have one dur
ing the dull summer months of the year.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Statistics show that last year Missis-
sippi produced 1929, 100000 feet of lum-
Der, board measure. Averaging this yield
at $40 per thousand, the enormous sum
of $25,9S7,SOO wa received for it. In
the face of these figures is there surprise
when the statement is made that our
timber is fast disappearing? Nearly
one-third as much received for the lum-
Der output as for our principal money
crop, cotton.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

The Lincoln citizens in mass meet
ing spoke in no uncertain terms against
the use of whiskey and Doodle in cleo
tions. The example set is worthy of
emulation in all communities.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

A big catch of Spanish mackerel has
recently been reported off Pascagouls.
The Importance of this industry is not
appreciated as it should be. The figures
recently published in these columns
anent the oyster industry show the i'm
p~ortance of that, while the fish and
shrimp come a close second. Great is
Mississippi and her varied
The Tupelo journal., 1907-05-17

Monticello has been raised to the dig
nifty of a town by Gov. Vardaman's proc
lamation. 1t is experiencing a salts
factory growth and should be asking for
city honors in a very few more years.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-04-26

experiences go on each year levying
their full share of taxes. A man
is brought face to face with some
business transaction in which he
fails to measure up to the full
standard OF honesty. 1t was. at
the moment regarded very little
thing. But it left thorn in his
flesh that from time to time makes
itself felt. The longer it remains
the more it makes itself felt. It
was only little sharp practice on
his part. but that sharp practice
LETT thorn that has a constantly
increasing sting. All his lifetime it
keeps on ranking and takes the
keen edge of enjoyment off of many
a blessing that life brings to him.
1t forces itself upon his notice at
the most inopportune times. It
causes him to lose courage in many
succeeding battles that, upon every
count, should bring him victory,
but do not. The man who WAS
wronged may never have discovered
1T, but that makes little difference.
Whenever that man crosses the
pathway of the guilty man, the
thorn is set in motion and pierces
deeper and deeper.
1t is possible that a man, by
some sharp practice, lays the
foundation of financial success.
The money gained works, as money
should, to make more money. But
the sorry victory is but poor COM
pensation for the lifetime conscious
ness that the foundation was laid in
dishonor. If we could but know
how much we lose by defeat, by
surrender of principle, by yielding
to the wrong! If we could but see
the inexorablc demand that such a
yielding makes upon the future!
Then, indeed, we would have more
courage to meet the crises and win
the victory that follows.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1907-04-26
BETTER STAY ON A FARM.

The writer was riding in buggy
Il few days ago in company with a
young man who is working every
day on his fathers farm. The young
man had his dreams, for in the
course of conversation he told of his
desire to be physician. He is IA
bright young fellow, and has at
tended school enough to have laid
the foundation for college course.
Finally he said: What do you
think of boys chance on the
farm?" The answer was, Good,
very good, if he will but go about it
to be leader; if he will take an
acre Of ground and make it grow
more pea-vines than an acre ever
grew before, he will be doing some
thing that is altogether worth while. ,
The young man replied: That's
so, and it is such a free life, even if
the work is hard
Several things have come to mind
since that conversation; the sump-
tuous country dinner, for one thing.
1t was a dinner of tender turnip
salad, baked wild duck, baked chic
ken, eggs, butter, buttermilk creamy
biscuit, canned peaches and cake.
Anyway these were some of the ar
ticles on the table in that country
home. And it was good! All of it
was good. 1t is impossible to for
get to bring in the question of good
wholesome food, pure water and
pure air in this question of staying
on the farm or of leaving it for the
life of the physician. Better stay
on the farm. In the long run it
will afford more real contcntment
and better living.