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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-10-09

ROADS ~ NaHNIA>D-<ear whore nov
Tive there stretch OF sandy road on the hill
aide a mere gully. aud on the level lu,crspcrsed
wlth pouiB OF water after a rain. Last year that
stretch came lnto tho hands of o~cr~cer w"A
brains tie cur out the gully aide enough TO make
road wlth cutters each side and covered
alth clay. on the level stretch he raised the road
bed TO a uniform grade and covered Il with clay.
narrowed and rolled Il into shape. AMI as soon
IA the wheels began 10 make ruts he m, the log
DRAG Il and dragged II smooth Now one can
drive wlth pleasure over that road as smooth As
q turnpike. and IL cost less than $500 mile
The State 81 Maryland is making system OF
atone mAcad amiEcd roads through all the counties
at a cost OF about $1,000 mile but the great
diacuity with these will be that on the eastern
shore they pass through reckless region. and
even n stone road Wtll wear out. and the main
tcnanec Ia what seems 10 be- left In The back
ground FOR the counties wili never freight rock
FOR repairs two hundred miles. aud We VIII 80
back 10 repairing with shells many OF our
roads arc thclled now The she'll road Is me
one while u lasts. but 1t wears out RAPIDLY. In
most sections the best available road is "A Well
drained dirt road tandcd where too clayey ana
cayod Where too sandy. aud then kept smooth
With tho log drag.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-10-09

We need large corn crops. bat we need them
grown economically and not by the extravaganza
use OF fertilizers There may be more pront IN
b0-bushel crop than in 75-bushel crop grown
by n different man.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-10-09

left out in the cock til dry enough TO bale
would not consider hay Of that sor, worth ballpr
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

that he should treat the committee
with something 10 drink. After Mary.
whom he had called and whispered 10.
had returned with large waiter con
tanning several glasses and large
pitcher in the center and placed II
upon the table, Mr.. Lincoln arose and
said Gentlemen. We must pledge our
mutual health IN the most healthy
beverage which God has given 10 man.
1t is the only beverage | have ever
used or allowed in my family. and /
cannot conscientiously depart from 1t
on the present occasion. IL is pure
Adams ale from the spring" He
placed a tumbler To his lips and
pledged them his highest respects and
they followed his example.
Before the record of any speech ia
voring the abolition OF slavery is the
record of Mr.. Lincoln's public advocacy
oil prohibition OF the liquor traffic.
When slavery was abolished his
mind turned TO the liquor question and
on that fatal Friday. April IA, 1865. his
last day on earth. he said: Slavery
is abolished. After reconstruction the
next great question will be the over.
liquor traffic, and you know my head
and my heart, my hand and my purse
will go into this contest for victory.
In 1912, less than a quarter OF cen
fury ago. predicted that the day
would come when there would be
neither a slave nor a drunkard In the
land. | have lived TO see one predic-
tioE fulfilled. nope TO live 10 see the
other
| respectfully submit the above to
you IN the hope that those OF your
readers who were misled by the
blind" al. referred to above may see
this and learn the truth regarding the
views OF this vital question OF one OF
the worlds greatest. If not tie great
est. exponent Of the highest form OF
freedom
RALPH 4. HERRICK,
35 West Montcalm-st.
Detroit. Feb. IS, 1909.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
Just a Few Assorted Jokes

Rastus-Ah done proposed Z Liza
Conner Eout a yeah fore 20 married
her
Mose-Am dat so?
Rastus-Yassah; an ah had nah
rabbits fooe on nah pusson at de
time, but she done turned me down.
Nose (sighing)--Yo' shore was
lucky in havin' dat rabbit foot wild 20.
The late Bishop Potter once. in his
early days, had occasion TO officiate at
a christening In a small fishing village.
The proud father. a young fisherman,
awkwardly holding his flrst.born
daughter. was visibly embarrassed un.
der the scrutiny of many eyes in the
congregation. and his nervousness was
net decreased by the sudden wailing
OF the infant as they stood at the font.
When the time for the baptism ar
rived. the bishop noticed that the
father was holding the child so that
it's fat legs pointed toward the font.
Turn her this way" he whispered.
Put the father was too disconnected to
hear or understand.
Turn her feet around" the bishop
whispered again But still there was
no response.
The situation was fast becoming
critical. when an ancient mariner al
the back OF the church came TO the
rescue. Putting ais weather-beatsn
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

hand to his mouth. he roared across
the room:
Head her up into the wind. Jack"
And she was headed.
Az party. while young lady was
Playing with peculiar brilliancy OF
touch. bystander bachelor ex.
CLAIMED:
I'D give the world for those fin.
gers"
Perhaps you might get the whole
hand by asking" said the young lady $
observant mamma.-Philadelph In.
quirer
The old gentleman who was always
declaring that boys were not what
they used to be stopped In front OF the
smart child
Well. Buddy greeted the old gen
tleman. how are you today?"
Very well. sir" responded the
smart child. shyly.
And do you ever think what You
are going to do when you are great
big man."
Mo, sir"
"Ah, knew II. Children are So
shiftless these times. And why don I
you give II any thought"
"B-because | am a little girl, sir.
-T1t-Bits.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
Lincoln, the Liquor Traffic and Mis-
leading Ad.

Detroit, Feb. II. 1909.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
IOVE WATCHES' S,59S4 ss4,v
crg

when she saw him she jumped from
the chair and went over To him.
How do. Ernie she said. Il am
glad 10 see you. You've no idea now
GLAD am To see you.
She was holding her telegram IN
both hands behind her. Ernest looked
surprised At such an unwonted display
OF enthusiasm. He hesitated and then
plunged boldly on, while Jacqueline
| looked at him. her eyes Drumming with
mirth, her white teeth showing In a
be witching smile.
Stumped Again.
Miss Jacqueline,' he said. After
much serious thought have come TO
the decision that IL is time TO tell you
something of great importance 10 You
and OF the utmost gravity 10 me.
! tie clasped his hands piously In front
1 o, him, and bent his BODY. In It's long,
rusty frock coat. into angles as ne
gazed at her adorningly. Jacqueiine
regarded him still merrily and cried:
so much the better. Now I'm sure
I'm glad TO see you"
Miss JacQueline." he continued sol
EMMY, "at last here is -
Wait a minute" Jacoueline inter
rrpted. will you be kind enough 10
have this telegram sent first?'
| Certainly" he said, regretfully. tax
ing the telegram.
only, as have no money with me.
would you be kind enough TO pay for
it?'
Certainly. he said again. How
much:"
In his helpless way Ernest felt that
he would never get that proposal out
II don't know how much" Jacque'
line said. Please count the words.
The unfortunate historian OF dusty
events, who had never explored the
heart OF a woman. unfolded the telc
gram which Jacqueline had handed
him. He fead IL AT first quickly. ana
then again with confusion or Ideas
az 10 what IL all meant But II wa
! clear that he was meant 10 count IL.
and he began TO count the words mean
inglessly
A Lengthy Telegram.
"One. two, three, ten. twenty-five
thirty. fifty''-
He stopped heplessly. staring at
her. with the telegram In his hands.
We'll. how many words are there
asked Jacqueline, who was impatient
TO join Andre and the by now bewil'
dered company al the tennis court.
How should | know Ernest ask
ed. now quite overcome. There are
many: great many quantities OF
words; it'll cost lot.
"All the better cried the happy
Jacqueline I'm SO happy. Do you
understand"
Yes" Ernest said mournfully his
head bowed Il too. am happy. very
happy. very happy"
How nice OF you Jacqueline said
gratefully. Now, | must go 10 Andre.
tro he Couttnued.)
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

"Ah. what good friend shall
LOSE"
Andre could not resist the charm
and delight OF her varying moods and
their ingenious expression. lie Went
To her and cried gaily:
Then let him kiss you for the last
time
How Lucy Decided.
And the first" JacQueline cried,
standing on tip toe 10 Kiss her future
husband. "Oh, I'd forgotten uncle.
she said. almost ipterrupting the kiss;
I must tell him"
I'D forgotten aunt. | must tell her.
said Andre with some apprehension.
Jacqueline promptly took charge OF
the situation.
You iun on 10 the tennis court and
tell your aunt" she said. pushing him
out. IN sit down and write a tele-
gram here TO uncle. Then III Join
you"
Quick" urged Andre.
Quicker than that. JacQueline
said, giving him another kiss.
Andre laughed and was running out
when Jacqueline halted him. and. with
an expression OF the utmost gravity
said:
Promise me something. Promise
me never 10 fall of horse before any
other woman"
Il swear IL" Andre said.
JacQueline sat down 10 the table a
be went out and wrote the following
telegram:
'Carteret. Royal Hotel, Dieppe.
Darling Uncle-Come AT once
Against your advice. | an marrying
Andre de Juvigny. Am very happy
very happy. very happy. and so are
you.
"JACQUELINE.
She settled herself in her chair tc
read the telegram as Ernest entered
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
CHAPTER VII.
How Ernest Found Consolation.

Jacqueline sat cuddled up in the big,
comfortable chair that was ordinarily
sacred TO the marquise. almost num-
ming the words of her telegram to her
uncle over 10 herself as Ernest Au-
garde entered There was an express
sion OF joyous anticipation on her face.
She was thinking OF Carteret's conster-
nation when he got II and OF the GER
tainty that he would come with all
haste 10 scold her and then give her
his blessing. Love Watches" was his
motto, and when he found JacQueline
was really In love with Andre and he
with her he would consider both safe.
Ernest Toasted his eyes upon her a
moment before ne shambled rather
awkwardly toward her. There was
unusual purpose in his expression.
Now | will speak" he said 10 him.
self I feel that the moment is we'll
chosen" Aloud he said Miss Jacque.
line
Jacqueline looked up gaily. and
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

! the liquor question. Would not this
ad. have been barred from many pa
pers did they know the emphatic stand
which Abraham Lincoln maintained
against the liquor traffic?
Lincoln said: Thu government IS
expressly charged with the duty OF
promoting the general welfare" I'm
Outstanding the spirit OF our institu-
tons to aim at the elevation OF men,
am opposed TO whatever tends 10 de-
grade them These principles he ap-
Piled 10 both slavery and the saloon.
In early manhood he signed the
pledge and in 1852 joined the Sons OF
Temperance at Springfield. In 1853
Rev Joseph A. Smith. pastor OF the
church where Lincoln attended. deliv.
cred lecture entitled "A Discourse
or the Bottle; Its Evils and Remedy"
Mr. Lincoln requested its publication.
( with others. and aided In its publica-
ton and circulation. In the campaign
OF 1855 he often repeated the follow
ing passages from IL: The liquor traf-
nc Is a cancer in society. eating out its
vitals and threatening destruction: and
all attempts TO regulate IL will not
only prove abortiye but aggravate the
evil No. there must be no more at
teupts 10 regulate the cancer; 1t must
be eradicated. not a root must be
left behind. for. until this is done. all
classes musf continue exposed to be-
come the victims OF strong drink"
After Abraham Lincoln was notified
OF Ills nomination and his reply he re-
marked TO the company that as an APP
pIODriatp con clusion IN an interyieu an
important and interesting as that
which had just TRANSFERRED. he sup
posed good manners would require
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
CHAPTER vII.-(continued.)

l@UCY was having rather 5000
III time now, seeing the aoJeV'
hopelessness on the race VI
III Andre. She resolved 10 carr!
out the part she had assumed
to the end.
Il think that Andre is free. she as
sured Iacoueline. There can be nc
nossible impeachment 20 your imme
diate marriage Yet me have tne
pleasure OF bringing you together
! c;iye Inc your hand" she said 10 JAG
queline
Lucy Takes Sweet Revenge.
Conhdingly Jaequeline suetcnea
forth her right hand and sraspeo
Lucy's left. Lucy turned 10 Ahufe'
holding out her other hand.
Now, Andre. give me yours sue
ordered.
Andre thrust his determinedly IN MS
pocket and strobe across the rooin'
/ Jacoueline looked ar him in wonder
and reproach and he came oack' re
luctantly surrendering his hand.
There" Lucy said. triumphah''s
uniting them. ,
"Oh. Andre" Jaqueline explained
delightedly. Il was the first tune
since she had declared her love that
their hands had touched. How KIM
Won are madame" she said 10 Lucy
How can ever thank you
BY becoming my best friend can
she. Andre
Quite swept of his feet by this nnal
stroke. Andres reply was inarucu'
/ late
III will be delightful" Lucy con
tiuued enjoying every thrust al Al
Dire with spiteful relish. AS soon as
return III come 10 see you. / III
leaving in "a few days for Scotland.
Andre was surprised AT the informa-
ton that Lucy was going away. As
matter OF fact. she had only al that
moment decided 10 accept an invita-
ton from a friend in the north.
Il can't be present at your we'd
ding" she went on gaily. but III DE
there In the spirit"
German entered at that moment TO
announce that her carriage was wait
ing. She swept out. followed by JAG
queline's earnest thanks, and Andres
look OF hopelessness.
Its extraordinary" Andre said. as
Jacqueline came back TO him from the
door. All, Jacqueline. my little JAG
queline."
It's decided" Jacqueline cried tri.
uinphantly Were engaged
We're engaged Andre repeated
gloomily.
And I'm so happy because you
are Jacqueline said impulsively.
A Strange 6etrothaI Vow.
I'm so happy-because am"
said Andre
You're going TO be my husband. y
Jacqueline said delightedly Then she
added. with touch of regret In her
tone:
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
Proctor X. Owens on Parties.

ProCtor ~. OWenS on PdTt'eS.
To the Editor of The Times II am
not ashamed that l at one time was
member OF the Democratic party.
There is now no great issue between
the Democratic and Republican parties
in this state. and any patriotic citizen
may consistently affiliate with either
party. The important question IN
Michigan today is, snail the state be
misgoverned by corrupt politicians
constituting ring who have plum
dered the people and disgraced the
state. or shall IL be governed by the
servants OF the electors or the state
who have the interests OF the pubic
at heart.
The Republican party is In such a
majority that the minority party Is
helpless. and reform. II It comes h.
all. must come within the dominant
party itself. and therefore any man
who desires the fair name OF Michigan
TO be maintained. ought at this time.
al least. 10 be a Republican. There are
times when one must love his state
and country more than any political
party.
| Has the time come when a so-called
committee of about so or 90 members
OF the bar can dictate TO at least sew
enty-five thousand voters. who nom
inee should be. and then have II SO
fixed that large number OF said vot-
ers. and perhaps majority who might
desire TO vote against such appointed
nominee should be DISTINGUISHED? TX
such is TO be the course, now and In
the future, then II will only be short
time when our rights OF political lib
erty shall be destroyed.
! do not blush because l was once
la Democrat, nor because last fail
ran on the Prohibition ticket for prose
cutting attorney. neither should the fac'
that | am man who favors the en-
forcement OF the law initiate against
me in my desire to be candidate foi
circuit Judge on the Republican ticket
Impartial, reading men know tnat he
publican Abraham Lincoln was a non
partisan, and that Democrat GroVei
| Cleveland, was also non-parusah
and that each loved his country pet
ter than any political organization.
Shall the political fortunes OF the
Republican party, or any party De II
the hands OF BOSSES "grafters an'
machine men" who dictate nomina
tions and manipulate conventions
without coming 10 ballot? snail
candidate be named by a Few inter
ested lawyers. or few party bosses
and then shall the resolutions OF sucl
convention, and the action OF sucl
lawyers bar other aspirants-or shal
all men have an equal opportunit.
and the electors themselves choos'
their servants?
PROCTOR X. OWENS.
Detroit, Feb. II, 1909.
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
From Another Point of View


D-ighted.
Keep
left for the
ness o a
may to hight
o
sRars
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

In his first message to this ses-
sion of congress. President Roose-
Welt very bluntly charged the con-
gressmen with opposing an APP
preparation for special detail from
the secret service of the govern
ment BECAUSE OF A FEAR
ON THE PART OF THE CON-
GRESSMEN T H A THEY
THEMSELVES WOULD BE
PUT UNDER SHADOW BY
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
EDITORIALS BY THE PEOPLE


Of
one
ful
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19

TO the Editor OF The Times. In
your paper OF the 18th there APP
reared. simultaneously with other pa
rers In this and many more cities. an
advertisement OF more than half a
rage inserted by the liquor interests
lalthough the ad itself appeared in
connection with no firm or organiza-
tom at an enormous cost. In an en-
deavor TO mislead the people regard
Ing the views OF Abraham Lincoln on
The Detroit times., 1909-02-19
Friday. February l9.
1909

A reader calls attention to a
misleading advertisement which
appeared in the columns of this
paper on Lincoln day.
Although unsigned, this adver-
tisement was palpably in support
of the liquor business.
While the writer's and speakers
of the land 1uere dwellino 1inox,
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-05
MAN DISAPPEARS
IN WEIRD FASHION
Rancher Vanishes From Sight OF
Employer as if Swallowed
Up by Earth

SAUSALITO, April 4--Beating the
brush and securing the hills around
Sausalito are a large number of citi-
zens searching for a clew that will
lead to the discovery of Manuel silva,
who, within a period of 80 seconds,
completely disappeared from the side
OF his employer, Constantine Bello, in
the open country, where there are
no rocks. brush or declivfties that
would hide a man
Three days ago Belle and Silva were
driving from Bello's property, the La
goon ranch, to Sausa1ito They had
passed the last gate and BelIo was
waiting for the young man 10 close
il and again mount TO the seat by his
side He waited few moments and
then turned to see what was keeping
Silva The young fellow had disap-
peared as though swallowed by the
earth.
He dismounted from his vehicle and
searched for the missing man, but
without result He was much per-
turbed, but thinking that Silva was
playing some sort of a joke Bello
drove TO Sausalito. did his trading
and returned to the ranch. expecting
to find Silva there. But Silva had not
returned. BeIlo began TO worry and
for the last two days has gone over
every inch of the country looking for
signs of the missing man. He was
joined by several of his neighbors, bur
the search was fruitless. Finally, fear
ing that his employe was a victim of
supernatural visitors. Bello came into
Sausalito this afternoon and gave him
self up to the authorities. to whom he
told the strange tale and accom- panied
them back to the spot where Silva
was last seen.
Silva, who is but % years old. is
married and has one child His wife,
who Is at the Lagoon ranch, is pros
trated by the uncertainty as TO her hus-
bands Whereabout
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-05
WINNER WILL GET
WORLD WIDE. FAME
P0rtOIa Poster With Portrait of
Queen of LONELINESS Prom
ised Wide Circulation

Among the photographs received
yesterday in the Portola beauty con-
test were those Of Miss Idyl Davis and
Mrs. J. c. Talmage. As less than two
weeks remain for the closing OF a con-
test that has attracted state wide at
tention, interest is increasing.
The time for Submitting the pictures
was extended recently TO April Il,
which Will be the final date for the
receipt Of photographs. The reason
for having the beauty contest so
early in the Portola campaign is that
the likeness of the beauty CHOSEN will
be used on the Portola poster. and
this means that the queen Of CaIifor-
MIA loveliness will be admired by ma
tions OF all the world long before the
great festival opens in October.
The poster is TO be given the widest
circulation It Is safe 70 say that NOT
e ship will leave this port without be-
ing well supplied with the poster. and
then the committee will make certain
OF a general circulation Of the poster
IN the usual manner OF distribution
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-05
SEVENTY-NINTH MORMON
CHURCH CONFERENCE
Converts of Many NationaIities
Gather in Salt Lake CITY

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April A.
Every western state and territory as
well as Canada and Mexico have con-
tributed TO the great crowd attending
the seventy-ninth conference of the
Mormon church which opened here
today.
The thousands in the tabernacle at
the morning services were OF many ma
tfonaltIies and all races We're repre-
sented There were a score of Indian
Mormons who came from Idaho in a
special car There were Japanese con-
yerts, believers from Hawaii and the
south sea islands and a few negroes.
Doctrinal subjects formed the themes
of the speakers, among whom were
President Joseph T. Smith and his
councillors A Y. Lund and John r.
Winder, and Elder J. Golden KimbalL
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-05
BALDWIN CONTESTANTS
BECOME CLOSE MOUTHED
Heirs of Pioneer Millionaire De-
cline to Discuss Situation

A Sabbath calm hung over the Bald
win-SeIby complications yesterday. The
heirs and connections of Luck" Bald
win put doors around their lips and
stiIIed their conversational powers and
their attorneys were equally silent.
David F. Selby. the husband of Mrs.
Zelda Selby. the daughter of Baldwin
who was willed but a small share in
the estate. would not discuss yester-
day the contest which it is presumed
she will bring unless the other heirs
compromise with her. Neither would
he discuss the statement Of the attor-
neys for Mrs. Baldwin, the widow. and
Mrs Stocker and Mrs. MeCfaughry. the
daughters. to the effect that there has
been no conference with the Selbys.
SeIby said Saturday that his wffe's
representatives had been in consuIta-
tion with the lawyers for the other par
ties in the case, but both Garret Nc
Enerrey, for Mrs. Baldwin, and Gavin
McNab for the two daughters. denied
that they had ever conferred with the
wife of the Oakland confectioner, or
her representative