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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05
He Wasn't Elected.

Senator Vance. of North Car
olina, the champion story-teller
of the Senate, had a broad stripe
of Calvinism down his back,
though he was not commune
can't in the church. Riding a.
long one day, he overlook ven
erable darky. with whom he
undertook to have a s'little bit
of fun
"Are you going to church,"
"No. sar, not exactly; I'm
gwine back from church. "
"You are Baptist, recon. y
''No. sar, amt no Baptis'."
Methodist, then?"
No, sar, / amt no Methods,
nuther.
"Wel, what are you then?"
rejoined the Governor.
well the fac is, sar, my oil
marster was heral' O. the cross
in the Presbyterian Church, an
I was fotched up in dat faith.
And do you believe in the
Presbyterian creed?"
"Yes, sar, dat I doesn'
"And you believe in predesti-
nation?''
81 dunno dat [ recognize de
name, sar.'
Do you believe that if a man
is elected to be saved, he will be
saved, and if he is elected to be
lost, he will be lost?"
80 yes, boss! b'lieve dat; it's
gospel"
''Well, now," said the Govern
or, 'take my case. Do you be-
'lieve that Fam elected to be saw
ed?n
The old man struggled for a
moment with his desire to be re-
spectful and polite, and then
shook his head obviously. "Well
I tell you what tbs, Mars Zeb;
I'se been ivin' in dis hyar worl
nigh on sixty years, an neboer
vet hyard of any man bein' 'lect-
ed 'thouten he was candidate.
Christian Worker.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05
Hon. Chas. Scott.

Hon. Chas. Scott spoke at the
College last Tuesday morning.
He was introduced by the match
less orator and peerless jurist,
A. H. Whitfield. Chief Justice of
the supreme Court of Mississippi,
in a most happy style and beau
tiful words sublime.
The speaker for the occasion
met the expectation of each lndi.
vidual. His subject in substance
was, Wealth and Capitalization
1t would be futile for US to at
tempt to follow the speaker. but
he impressed US very much with
the ider that our government was
experimenting as a republican
form. In reviewing history,
Greece, Rome etc. it was wealth
and centralzation of power which
caused them to tople, fall and
crumble. Well might we con-
slider the tendency of our gov
ernment He incidently spoke
of the Chief evils Of the Ameri-
can people and Of our own state,
gambling and pistol toting, and
dissipation" He endeayored to
impress that the carrying of
weapons caused many, many
crimes of murder that otherwise
would not occur. He surely
made each feel glad that they
were American citizens and a
Mississippian.
Among agricultural lines his
remarks were most appliable and
pleasing.
Hon. Chas. Scott is great
Mississippian; left great impress
sions among the students and
the public generally. His ad-
dress consumed about Il hours,
though it seemed out few min
utes. He is IL grand speaker and
| most interesting, and entertain
ing. Should he be candidate
tor Governor three years hence
his nomination will be assured
+. in our opinion beyond a doubt.
This able address should be in
print and in the homes of every
Mississippian. 1t was not only
good for the young men of the
College, and the advice given
them, is good for everybody.
President Hardy was most for
.tunate in the selection of the
speaker. Hon. Chas Scott for the
same occasion.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05
LoNGvIE " LOCALS.
BY AUN' BECKIE.

Misses Mary Lou Lewis and
Bertha Davis, Vo Of EllisvilIes
very charming .goung ladies, are
visiting Mrs. Fred Richardson
this week.
Longvlew is On a boom. Fiye
lots were bought last week and
will soon have dwellings, on them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Hays
and baby. Doris Olivia, returned
to their home in Philadelphia
after spending a few days pleas
antly in the home of their moth
er, Mrs. J. T. Pearson.
DR.. N. P. Journey and his
sister, Miss Ludye, will soon be
in their new home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Seitz. of
West Point, were with friends
and relatives here Sunday.
Messers Edd Buckner and Will
Hall departed for Columbus last
Monday where they will spend
few days attending to business.
Misses Maude Seitz and Myr-
tie Sullivan were guests Of Miss
Daisy McCann Sunday.
Mr.. J. G.. Lewis is in the depot
again. Frien DIS gladly welcome
him, however we were sorry to
loose Mr.. Bell who was sent to
relieve him. Although Mr.. Bell
has been in our little town a
short while only. we feel sure
he has many friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J A. Bell, Of
Macon. are visiting.relatives here
last and this week.
Mr.. S. F.. Morehead. Of the A.
& II. College spent a part Of this
week with Mrs. Fanny Richard
son.
We are very glad indeed to see
our new Baptist Church being
completed.
The bnilding Of Mr.. Lewis
new residence west of Mr.. Rich
ardson is progressing rapidly
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05

It appears that Hons. Adam
Byrd and E. S. Gambler Jr. haye
political ammunition to throw awav :.
Last week we read letter pub
lished in the Brookhaven Leader
from Mr. Byrd and this week
from Mr.. Gambler, each to some
citizen away down in Pike, telling
of Hon. Frank McLain, a candi
date for reelection, who prom
ised 2yrs. ago he would not be d
candidate if renominated then.
but claims his right to change
his mind. 1t impresses the most
of the people that his constitu-
ents ought to know what he has
done and his standing IN con-
gress without the aid of Con
gressmen. People regard such
acts as unwarrented interference
and meddling in affairs that they
have no business.
We imagine that these same
gentlemen would feel very much
agrieved were Congressman to
write about their opponents be-
ing the proper persons to sue
ceed them.
1t looks in poor taste, though
we may be entirely mistaken.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05
STURGIS LOCALS.
BY MISS sALLiE BEvILL.


Mr.. John Barron OF the A. e.
M. College, has returned to spend
a part of his vacation with his
sister. Mrs. J B. Woodson.
Miss Grace Saxon left Wednes-
day, after brief visit.to her sis
ter. Mrs. Louema Barron.
Mrs. Virginia McAlister is the
guest of her fathers family this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Woodson
attended Commencement exer-
cises at the A. & M. College
Tuesday. Several others whose
names we failed to learn were
also in attendance.
Mr.. Jesse Harrell spent Sun
day with his brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Cooper and
Mr.. Mrs. A. Stroud and Miss
Ruby were driving in to W n
Sunday afternoon.
Several couples attended SER
vices at Craig Sunday.
We have been informed that
Mr.. Jimmie Woodward and a
Miss Clardy We're married Sun
day No particulars were given.
May success ever attend them.
Mrs. Dodds returned home
Sunday after pleasant visit to
her father in Arkansas.
Mrs. Melie Dawkins Hutchin-
son and Mr.. Nathan McMinn
were quietly married in the pres
ence of a few friends last Thurs
day. We wish them happiness
and property.
We had quite storm here
Tuesday afternoon. 1t lasted for
more han an huur. The Wind
blew furiously while the rain
fell in binding sheets The hail
stones cut the crops and vegeta
BILE into shreds Trees we're up
rooted and fences razed to the
ground. Untold damage was
done to the farmers of this sect.
ion. Many cotton fields present
merly rows OF stems without a
vestage of leaves Or buds. Most
of the cotton and corn must be
planted over or else there will be
no crops to harvest. Looking
across the fields we recall the
words of Sherman during his
J work of devastation on his not
able march to the sea. Utter
desolasion prevails y The farm
ers outlook is not encouraging
/ by any means. We are informed
that a section of country about
four miles wide formed the
/ path of the storm.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05

. As has been said it would be
a public misfortune if we all -
greed about everything Honest
criticism is helpful. PETTY ieal-
ousies and warrto the knife en-
mites are SO dangerous veal
that they shoald be readily and
harshly, if necessary, discounte-
d anced
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1908-06-05

-
The Trustees of the Public
School met and elected the fol-
lowing teachers for the ensueing
term:
Prop. j. A. Lamb, principal;
Mr.. Robt. Ellis; Miss Beady
Halbert, Miss Zadie Smith; Miss
Loda Richey; Miss Annie Dele
Perkins and Miss Bessie Randle.
Miss Walker was reelected
music teacher.
Misses Terr and Rice former
teachers, we understand were
not applicants, having been call
ed to other points. Their places
were filed by Mr.. Ellis and
Miss Carroll.
The session just closed was
most. successful in every respect,
Rricipal and teachers are to be
congratulated. and we hope that
the next session will be more
prosperous if possible.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
A Generous Gift.

Through the consideration and gen.
erosity of Charles Schlager, president
of the Traders Real Estate company
the Young Women's Christian associa-
ton of Scranton has come into possess
sion of valuable bit of property at
Lake Ariel, this county. 1t is located
next adjoining the property upon which
the associations summer cottage for
girls is built, and with the new property
the association now has a frontage on
the lake of 142 feet.
The Society some time ago, erected an
ice house OH the property in question.
They did not own the property at the
time, and recent developments at the
lake caused its members to believe that
they would have to have the ice house
removed. But Mr. Schlager had bet
ter scheme.
He has caused a twenty-five acre plot
to be laid out in building lots, and while
this was being done lot S2x191 feet on
one side and S2xl5O feet on the other
was staked off, deed was drawn up
and sent to the association managers.
1t was for the property next to that al
ready held by the organization, that
with the ice house upon it, as well as
considerable additional land.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
Our Thankfu1eSt Thanks.
By RoBERTUs LOVE.

toopyraght 1908, by American Press Association. I
nH, we are thankful for manifold
~ blessings.
Thankful for life and for home and
for health,
Thankful for turkeys with savory Dress
Thankful for progress and wisdom and
wealth,
Thankful for corn and alfalfa and clover.
thankful for money and faith in the
banks,
Thankful. 80 thankful election is over
That Is the source Of our thankfulest
thanks!
one year In four Is leap year, remember.
This is one OF 'em and many a man
Sworn to stay single If this were Decem-
ber
Now would give thanks to be freed of
the ban.
Yet there's bother that's stili more dis
tressing
One year in four-all the rest 1t out
Namely election, which keeps us a-guess-
ing.
Now that it's over, our thankfulest
thanks!
Man can escape from the maiden pursu-
ing;
Man can resist the importunate miss:
simply system of shunting and shoe.
That will avoid matrimonial bliss.
But there is never man SO evasiye
he can escape the political tanks.
Always a-drip with palaver persuasive.
Now that they're quiet, our thankfulest
thanksl
Season OF roaring and ranting and rayine.
Period when 1t is perfectly plain
Eyery mans uppermost duty is saving
Washington's country from bondage's
chain;
Time when your friend or your father or
brother
For his opinions you class with the
Now for four years we cannot have an
other,
30 let us offer our thankfulest thanks.
Maybe twas tarifr and maybe twas labor
Maybe twas courts that 30 split us
apart;
Maybe the trusts SO affected your neigh
That he discovered himself from your
heart;
Maybe injunctions or guaranteed banking,
Any or all OF the partisan planks.
We'll, II Is over, SO now for the thanking
Now Tor reunion, our thankfulest thanxsI
Oh. we are thankful the nation is living.
Thankful the dear old republic is still
Sure OF hand to proclaim Thanlxsgiv-
Thankful. SO thankful. his front name Is
Thankful are we that Columbia Is IeapinR
-Four years away from political prankS,
Such relief Is occasion for heaping
Thus on Thanksgiving our thanl1fuIest
thanks.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
The Wales Claim.

In referring to the suit of A. d. Wales,
of Binghamton, for the recovery of a
large fee which he claims to be due him
for furnishing the plan which ended the
great strike in the coal regions few
years since, the Elmira Telegram says
AS the matter of the examination of
witnesses in the famous suit of A. d.
Wales against the miners union pro-
crosses 1T seems to appear more and
more that Mr.. Wales has @ cause of ac-
ton. There has never been any doubt
OF this in the minds of capable lawyers
who have known all the circumstances,
but with the people who never get
deeper than the froth, it has been a mat
ter OF jest. Witnesses, however, are
forced to admit ON examination that
there was a foundation for Mr.. Wales's
claim, and when it is pointed out that
the amount asked for by Mr.. Wales is
but one days pay from the organization,
it would seem that he ought to be allow
ed the sum. 1t was certainly worth that
amount to the men, par
ticularly when it is considered that the
men have since that time received some
S5O, 200, 600 in increased pay over the
scale in vogue at the time the strike was
organized. AS men who believe in right
for themselves and others, the member
ship of the organization ought not to
tight the action any longer, but settle it
like reasonable men.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
Erie the Eastern Central Pacific

The New York American, in noting
the record prices attained by the Harri-
man stocks in the market, says some an
nouncement is expected either directly
or indirectly from the Hartman offices
within a few days. 1t is understood
that traffic agreement is being arranged
among the Union Pacific, the Illinois
Central, Erie, Delaware & Hudson and
the Boston & Maine, that will make all
these roads substantially one system.
The mystery of Boston & Maine control
will be solved at last if this agreement is
really put through. Erie will be the Cen
tral Pacific of the East, while the Della
ware & Hudson and the Boston & Maine
will be the Oregon Short Line. 1t is
very significant that the underlying
bonds of the Erie are not to be had at
current quotations except in small lots.
Even Erie convertibles are scarce, and
the Erie-Pennsylvania bonds have dis
appeared almost entirely.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

eliminating in wedding. King Ed
ward VII. of England has been espe-
cially opposed to it, His majesty's op-
position arises in part from his belief
that royal prestige should not be un-
1ermined by such mixed unions and In
part from the fact that match be-
;ween Miss Elkins and the italian duke
would make the American girl one of
his relatives, for 1t is expected that
the elder brother of the Duke of the
Abruzzi, the Count of Turin, will mate
with the sprlghtly and handsome Prin-
less Patricia Of Connaught, who is
King Edwards niece. The idea of one
Of his nieces acquiring as sister-in-
law an American girl whose family
possesses no blue blood or titles does
lot strike the king very favorably.
The Count of Turin, Prince Victor of
Savoy, has visited this country twice
N 1900 and 1902. His first visit was at
sributcd to desire of the italian mon
arch to cure him of IAN unfortunate
attachment" According to reports
current at the time, he was not only
sured, but came near losing his heart
again, much in the same way that the
Duke Of the Abruzzi Is said to have
lone. His second visit, at any rate,
aroused all kinds Of rumors that he
was determined to marry a fair Amer
can, untitled, Of course, even If to do
10 would hazard his chance, not very
good one anyway, of succeeding to the
throne. But that romance is forgotten,
and now, If gossip be true, he has no
thoughts for any one but the fair Pa
.ricia. She is not only beautiful, but
Is one of the cleverest members Of the
English royal family and a great fa-
vorite with the king himself. She has
been wooed by several royal lovers,
among them King Alfonso Of Spain,
who at first was more partial to her
than her sister Victoria. The count is
handsome and gallant, is thirty eight
years Of age, a warrior, duellst and
I hunter.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

the deacon as he got on his over
coat
The widow ate her Thanksgiving
dinner alone, but that turkey was
never carved to form a part of it.
After the deacon's departure she re-
turned to the carving knife and even.
tually managed to saw off piece of
the meat, but she had no sooner tasted
it than she started for the kitchen to
interview the h4red girl.
1t was three or four days before the
mystery was solved, for there was a
mystery. The turkey, which had been
killed three or four days ahead of time
and hung up to freeze, had been cut
down and devoured by cats, and to
save himself from reproof the hired
man had killed peacock and hung 1t
In its place.
"And 30 you see l had to saw and
jab," explained the widow as the wild.
over was sent for.
Yes. see."
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

as you must know" interrupted the
deacon, with considerable asperity.
Don't jab the fork into the bird like
that. That's like hired man jabbing
pitchfork into heap of hay"
II was not jabbing. In order to
start carving you must get firm hold
Of the bird"
"Then take It by q leg."
'Never! How would you look hold
ing the bird with one hand while you
sliced away with the knife? If you
have always carved that way
II have, and it's the only way to
carve. There-you are jabbing again!
One would think you were a soldier
bayoneting an enemy"
Deacon Silas Lapham, you are talk
ing like a child! When / think / need
to be told how to carve a turkey / will
call on you for advice. I simply get a
firm hold with the fork and them
"And thep jab, jab, jab. A woman
has no business with the carving knife
and fork when there is a man present.
1 will carve this turkey"
II beg your pardon, but you will cit
there and see me carve It. Don't for
get that l am in my own house and
that am still my own boss"
you invite me to dinner and then
humiliate me, do you?" shouted the
deacon as he showed back his chair.
"Now, don't be schoolboy," chided
the widow as she fiourished the knife
around. "Having got firm hold with
the fork, | now proceed to cut around
the thigh joint-thus."
"But you are saving instead of cut
ting"
"No, I'm not"
"Widow Henderson,"
Deacon Laphamw
"If l was a swearing man.
YOU'D get off swear word on this
occasion. Yes, you look as If you were
swearing to yourself this minute"
II hain't sworn a single swear, but
when man has to sit here and see q
Thanksgiving turkey jabbed and poked
and stabbed and sawed and butchered
the Lord would surely forgive him for
one or two swear words"
Deacon Sllas Lapham," she replied
as she rested from her labors, "I said
could carve q fowl"
'Then why don't your"
II am doing 1t, and If you would
keep quiet for five minutes p
"This is too much, widow-too
much" said the deacon as he started
for his overcoat and hat. "You invite
me here and then insult me. heard
about your obstinacy"-
"And heard about yours"
"And your wretched temper
Same to you"
"But 1 thought 1t a slander. Now,
however, can no longer doubt"
Neither can l."
1T was my place to carve that tur-
key. In your obstinacy you continued
to saw and jab and butcher without
regard to my feelings. Ny only re-
course is to bid you good day and
take my hat and leave"
IF you will act like a boy, I can't
help It,"
"And never come again." finished
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

N II. WHITNEY,
". LIVERY AND OMNIBUS LINE.
Rear of Allen House, Honesdale, Pa.
Altelephones.
Sterling.

Nov. 10Th. On the evening ofthe 18th,
Mrs. Eliza Noble, relict of 7. NJ. Noble,
expired after brief but severe attack
of pneumonia at the age OF about ~
years. She is survived by two sons,
James L., of Arlington, and William H.,
of Detroit, N. V, who arrived in time to
find his mother alive, and Mrs. Grace
Gilpin, who has always resided with her
mother. Mrs. Noble has also two sis
ters living, Mrs. Clearwater and Mrs.
Leonard. Mrs. Noble will be buried on
the 10Th, Rev. j. Fl. Boyce, of Salem,
officiating. She was loving mother, a
true friend and faithful Christian and
will receive her reward. The Ladies
Aid will attend the funeral in body
On account of her death the high school
is closed.
John Gillner is improving.
Rev. Edward Mcmillan does not ex-
pect to preach for few weeks yet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Gillner, of Scran-
ton, are visiting in this section.
DR.. r. A. Smith is off on a hunt to
Pike county, but all the other Sterling
school directors attended the directors
meeting at Honesdale last week.
DR.. +. A. Cross located in South
Scranton last Monday. May success at
tend his efforts.
If we are rightly informed twelve men
and twelve dogs came to Frank Garris's
last Monday on hunting expedition
and the first day they went they bagged
36 rabbits, So squirrels and pheasants.
Is it any wonder at this rate that game
is getting scarce and that every farmer
breads to see stranger with gun and
dog?
Report says that daughter of j. S.
Brown was married to George Moon on
Monday. Congratulations.
j. II. Moon has been appointed as
SCISSOR for Sterling, in the place of b. L.
Deckard, deceased,
John Smith has again got nicely set
tied in his new home with Miss Cassie
Smith, granddaughter for housekeep-
er.
j. II. Lee now makes his home at his
son Beniamins.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

"And you would also have had to
saw and jab."
yes"
"And though you went away you
didn't miss your turkey"
mo"
And all things considered"-
Yes, all things considered
The deacon's fur had to be rubbed
the right way for time, but he purred
at last, and on this Thanksgiving day
he will do the carving and his wife
will pass the cranberry sauce.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25

TUE State Educational Commission
appointed to frame code to cover all
the publicschools of the State, held its
last public hearing at Harrisburg. The
commission will probably frame two
bills, one for appropriations and one for
general school regulation. The chief
points to be considered are the repre-
sentations on school boards, the dis
tricts, term and number of directors !;
time of organization, whether immedi-
ately following election, or in June /;
taxation, which is now anything but
uniform in method ; certificates to teach
ers courses of study incompatibility,
it being general idea that directors
should hold no other Offices and
lastly, conflicts in laws. The latter will
include the vaccination and compulsory
education laws, which are in direct op-
position when child is not vaccinated !;
the factory inspection laws which clash
with the school law in certain respects,
especially as to certificates and the cost
of tuition in high schools, suggestion
having been made that district be
made liable for cost of four-year-te term.
Truancy will also be given attention,
numerous reports as to its extent having
been heard throughout the State.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
- BACON sILAs LAPHAM, wild

w EACON SILAS LAPHAM, wild
over. had been paying atten-
tions to Aunt Sarah Hender-
sou, widow, for two years
Each heard that the other was stub
born, and each was watching and wait
ing for the other to exhibit the trait.
Thanksgiving brought the crisis. The
widow invited the deacon to dinner.
There was no question about the dea-
con taking the head of the table, but
when the matter of carving came up
the widow took knife and fork IN hand
and said:
II can do 1t so much better than you.
you know"
II fail to see how or why" he re-
piled.
Because have always carved. 1t
was an eccentricity of mine even when
l was girl. No doubt you can slice
ham or pork, but when It comes to
carving a turkey
II have carved thousands of them,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1908-11-25
GooDBY, TEDDY BEAR.

New Pet For the Youngsters Is the
Baby Lion.
President Roosevelt's approaching
lion killing expedition has caused a
new fad to come into eXistence-the
substitution of the baby lion for the