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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09
DOES IT PAY?

Is beer or wine drinking worth the
price? asks DR.. Henry Smith Williams
in McClure's Magazine.
DIR. Williams says that in the light of
what science has revealed, the probable
cost of moderate drinking is as follows:
1. What you are threatening the
physical structures of your stomach,
your liver, your kidneys, your heart,
your blood vessels, your nerve. your
brain; (2) that you are unequivoca|ly
decreasing your capacity for work in
any field, be it physical, intellectual or
artistic, t3) what you are in some meas
ure lowering the grade of your mind.
dullng your higher esthetiC sense, and
taking the finer edge off your morals;
a. that you are distinctly lessening
your chances of maintaining health and
attaining longevity; (5) what you may
be entailing upon your descendants yet
unborn bond of incalculable misery.
The South Carolina Senate has pass
ed an amendment to the House state
wide b!H providing that on July 1 the
twenty-one county dispensaries shall be
closed, and on July Is they shall, by
special elections, submit to the voters
the question of prohition or county dis
pensaries. The amendment has no re-
ference to those counties already dry
Ex.
The heathenGhe liquor tribe) will
rage a while longer; but God is on His
throne; He has uttered His voice; the
liquor traffic is doomed to destruction
Blessed is the State which recognizes
as its chief asset It's sons and daughtersI
Mrs. Stevens.
Tbe dallas News, leading newspa-
per, has discontinued all liquor adyer-
tisments in it's Sunday and semi-weekly
editions, to- high figure. perhaps in
tended to be prohibitive. The day af-
ter this decision was reached, q full
page whiskey advertisements with check
for 81 ,1OOwas received and promptly re-
,turned.-Ex.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09
The Cyclone.

The cyclone which passed
near town Tuesday evening a.
bout Z o'clock was very disaster
Gus. The first appearance we
have been informed to work
damage was at Mr.. VIM. Buffers
place on Trim Cane about ele-
ven miles west, destroying a
very large barn; next on Trim
Cane it unroofed the house at
the Chiider's old place five miles
west of town and there for two
miles down the creek bottom; the
trees were torn up by their roots;
the John A. Arnold place (known
as the John Clardy place. every
home was demolished, one negro
woman, Nella Norman was killed,
three other negroes, more Or
less seriously hurt, four cows
killed and what become of the
chickens no one knows; Mr..
Will Price, further on, his house
was blown down, five COWS kill
ed. crippled one mule badly. blew
his wagon into splinters and the
family saved ~ fleeing to a
storm pit: Mr.. Ds A. Saunders
lost a large haysbarn on his Nor
ment place and Eve cabins blown
down and several Inegroes injured
more or less; Mr., Dick Lewis
had the top bldwn off of his
large barn; EveEy house upon
Mr.. w. H. Reynolds place were
carried away; the Charlie Thomp-
son old place, property of Mr..
Jno. A. Yeates was blown down
and we understand burned, that
two of the occupents were killed,
Ben Henderson and Hester Loye,
colered, we'll to do and respect
ed by all, and upon Mr.. John A.
Yeates home place, every ten
ement was completely destroyed
except the home house occupied
oy himself and his nephew and
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Yeates.
Further on in the above course
we are informed that a colored
woman was killed at the Mitchell
Williams place, but failed tn
learn her name. The veranda
to the old college chapel gave
way to the cyclone; the roof to
the old mess hall was very much
displaced, the new chapel con-
siderably damaged; slate blown
off here AND there upon various
buildings and considerable dam
age done to several buildings to
the amount probably of three
or four thousand dollars.
Further east we understand
that the r. B. Neal old place
was destroyed together with all
of the other tenementS.
The cyclone of 1888 unroofed
the mess hall. wounded Capt.
Walter Lucas. who war the col
lege steward from which he died.
This last followed in the same
track of that through this Sec
ton, though not destructive to
life or property. There are
many worthy sufferers and moth,
ing could be more considerate OF
commendable than to see that
proper assistance or support is re
ndered. Truly we have so much
to be thankful for.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Rev. Mr.. Lipscomb, of Colum-
bus, the presiding elder. preach
ed at the Methodist church last
Sunday, after which communion
services were had. Quarterly
Conference was held at 9 o'clock
Monday morning.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Misses Josie Azwell, Frazier
Reeves and Rena Reed, fair and
attractive students of the Clark
son High School, Webster Coun.
ty, who attended the Teachers
meeting at West Point Saturday
came down Sunday and were
cherished guests in the hospita-
table home of Circuit Clerk, Mr..
and Mrs. M. r. Fulganl. They
enjoyed the visit beyond express
sion. Mr.. Fulgam showed them
over the crumbs of the A. & M.
College and the young ladies are
not in the least responsible for
being taken for seniors OF the
I. I. & G. by the young men out
there. believing their uniforms
we're for Sunday use. We would
suggest to the young gentlemen
that Clarkson is a real place
and not myth. The young
men began to review their geo.
Igmphy' studies.
We take the liberty Of invit.
ing these young ladies aud others
of their school to attend the ex--
,ercises at the laying OF the. con-
Iner stone On the 18th. Inst, and
assure them one Of the most plea
SAINT times Of their lives, The
Student body of the I. !. & G.
will be- present. Presidents Har-
|dy. the faculty, student body and
all connected with the college
will do their best to make the ocs
Ieasion most pleasant and profit
able.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09
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CRAIG SPRINGS DOTS.


Such nice weather, sun shining,
birds singing and flowers bloom
ing. Every thing tells us,
Spring time is here
Our farmers are hustling a.
round. planting corn. They all
seem to say, no more dollar a
bushel corn for me.
We are glad to- note that Mrs.
Will Crumpton is improving.
Bro. Buck filed his appoint.
ment at Craig Saturday and Sum
day. His lectures and sermons
are always fine.
Messrs Archie Keeton, Joe
jolly. levitt and nStaniy Pugh
attended Sunday at Shady Grove
Sunday evening. They say
Sunday school. but they return
ed awful late for Sunday school
to be the only attraction over
there.
Miss Annie Crumpton, of Beth
eden, is in our midst again. She
is with her brother. Will, nurs-
ing his sick wife. Miss Annie
is fine lady, and an excellent
nurse for the sick. ~
Mr.. Stanly Pugh made busi-
ness trip to McCool Saturday.
Mr.. Shepard Crumpton was
trading in StarKville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crumpton,
of Betheden spent a few days
of last week at Craig. visiting
their children. They also spent
one evening with Mrs. Pugh.
We are always glad to have these
good old people come in our
homes. They have almost lived
their four scores. Their visit
will soon be thing'of the past.
Misses Mollie and Willie May
Crumpton and Mary Williams
went fishing last Friday even
ing.
Mr.. levitt Pugh spent Satur-
day in Starkville.
Messrs Robert Williams and
Charley Pugh went to Sturgis
Saturday, after their suits,
which our hustling little sales
man, Mr.. Sam Livingston had
ordered. Oh! them boys did
look sporty some" Sunday.
Ennis community has organiz-
ed Sunday school, with large
number of pupils, and Mr.. Boone
Jackson Supt. All honor to En-
mis-, long may she live and ever
stalk onward and upward.
Miss Nellie Livingston spent
Wednesday night with Mrs.
Pugh.
Mr.. Charley Pugh is hanging
his hat on the same nail in the
hall where Mr.. Stanly Pugh US
ed to hang his, at Boone Jack
sons.
Mrs. Cooke, of Bugh Switch,is
visiting her daughter.i .in-laW,. J.
Mrs. Bette Livingston.
Mr.. Charley Montgomery was
hitching his pony at the same
old place Sunday, at Mr.. Shep-
ard Crumpton's.
Messrs jeff Tom linson, Mack
Ferguson, Jim Crow and sister
were visitors at Craig church
Sunday. Ferguson and the
Crows dined a Mrs. Livingston's
Mr.. Jolly spent Saturday
with his sister, Mrs. Pugh.
. esaeee~ee eeass sesese eea se.eessss .
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09
STURGIS LOCALS.
BY MISS sALLlE BEvlLL.

Miss Eula MCIlwaln of Stark
vile was the guest of Miss Ruby
Stroud and Susie Shropshire
Sunday. @
Mr.. g. S. Waller and Miss
Bess Edwards. Mr.. Bert Ebiing
and Miss Edith Sullivan, Mr..
Otto Makemson and Miss Velma
Cotton, and Mr.. Felix Cotton at
tended the concert at Bradley
Friday night.
Mr.. Jim Mason closed his school
Friday and departed for home
Sunday.
Mrs. Allie Green left Satur-
day for Blue Mountain where
she will take a ten weeks teach
ers' course. III
Messrs. j. v. and r.. E. Han
nah of A. & M. College aspent
Sunday in the home of Mr.. K
E. Hannah, Sr. MIR. r. E., ,Jr.
had been quite sick but was able
to return to his work Sunday P.
M.
Mr.. w. T. Woodson is snffer-
ing with a badly bruised hand
caused by a piece of timber, he
was handling. slipping.
Mrs. Wallace accompanied
Rev. Wallace this week when he
filled his appointment at Wake
forest.
Drs. Caraway are now board
ing with Mrs. Lee Fondren. We
hope they may be successful in
their practice.
Mrs. Sallie MCElvaney has
been very sick.
4
Mr.. o. F. Turner took up the
"Searchlight'' plant and depart
ed for Jackson Tuesday. Mrs.
Turner, Sydney Pearl and Miss
Hannah Barron will join him in
a few days. Mr.. Turner will be
greatly missed here. He knows
how to work and is not afraid o1
soiling his hands. He is full ol
industry and zeal and will sue
ceed wherever he goes. He car
ries the best wishes of a host OF
friends. While we regretted tC
lose Mr.. Turner from our midst
we hope he may not be handi
capped by so much opposition in
his new field of labor as it has
been bis misfortune to meet here.
We shall look forward to the
weekly visit of "The Search
light" ="
Miss Bertha MCElvaney was
quite sick part Of last week,
Mrs. Lizzie Grow and Mrs.
Marvin Adams of Bugh were
shopping here Monday.
Mr.. w. o. Vickers was trans
acting business here Monday.
Sand Creek School closed
Friday. A brief program was
rendered by pupils and teacher
after which a bounteous repast
was served by the good mothers
A spelling contest followed by
the awarding of prizes completed
the days pleasures. The follow
ing were prize winners: Frank
Ellington, Thurston Woodson,
Jennie Hannah, Lilah Woodson,
attendance; Clarice Woodson. de.
pertinent and scholarship; Gus.
sic White and Noby Hannah,
serving; Edna Woodson, pen.
manship; Valeria Woodson, Rosa
Malone, Lonnie Steward, grade
position; Leila Ellington, Lucille
Woodson, Annie Mae Quinn,
Bessie White, scholarship. In
addition to the above Miss Ollie
Hannah awarded blue ribbons to
Rosa Young. Jennie Hannah,
and Forrest Quinn; red ribbons
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

The M. & 0. r. r. has inducements
for passengers in this weeks issue. We
understand that the morning train de-
parts at 10 instead of 1910 o'clock as
heretofore.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

The Board of Supervisors me,
Monday with all members pre-
sent.
That being the day to let out
the building of bridges, road etc.
1t attracted quite a number OF
people to the capitol town of the
County.
It also being the day for the
Sheriff. to sell the land of delin-
quent tax payers created increas-
ed interest and furthermore the
sale of severl pieces or tracts OF
land under decree from the Chan
Gerry Court, all Of which sold for
very fair and satisfactory prices.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09
w. G. T. U.

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Miss
Jeanie May Carpenter Monday after
noon at three o'clock. The hour will
be DEVOTED to business and a full attend
ance is desired.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

If as many Of our home sub
scribers appreciated the NEWS
as do those who. live in the diff
,ferent states and other places
within the state. the News would
enjoy an era of prosperity thai
would make rs join IN with Mr..
j. G.. Bell who says that he
knows this counsry better than
any other and were he PERSONAL
ly consulted about taking his de-
parture for the unknown that il
would be so long that it would
take q first class matamatician to-
work it out. III fact he says
that that class never existed or
born. There is nothing like approv
al.for encouragement.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Miss Leland Edwards, of
Sturgis, a bright an attractive
young lady. is visiting her friend,
Miss Sadie Chiles this week.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Mr.. S. B. Critz, brother OF
Hon. Frank A. Critz, received q
telegram early wednesday morn
ing ifnparting the sad inteIle-
gence that mrs. Frank A. Creitz
had died in st. Lewis, MO-. at
8 o'clock that morning, She
had been IN 9 sanitorann9 for the
past two, months. The rnany
friends and relatives Of this most
estirnahle and excellent lady
will be panied to know Of her
death here and throughout the
state.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

|. Mrs. Monnette and Miss Sara
ESeay sister of the, late Coy Thos.
ESeay, oi Alabama. are ] visiting
Ithelr aunt, Mrs. w. "A. Hale.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Mr.. j. j. Gill has one of the most
beautiful delivery wagons ever exhibi-
ted upon our streets just received.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

See the special rates published in this
issue of the News of the Ills. Central
r. R. Read them. They are attract
i've and avail yourself of them.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Hon. j. Fl. Wellborn spent yesterday
in the vicinity of Sturgis surveying our
sold land marks"
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

WANTED, n.s'y.asns,s, nsn ,e sorn
and vicinity to call around and inspect
the marked changes in the d. C. Nor.
toms Shaving Parlors, at once.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

Mr.. III. T. Saunders, Jr. visited Aber-
deem yesterday to attend the funeral
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1909-04-09

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Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
A MILLION DOLLARS
 ABOUT ID REVERT UNDER TOWERING BACK" SEC TON OF sUNoRY CIVIL BILL. Senator Burton Seeks to Avert the
 Disaster.

Washington May 9.-Unless congress takes specific action at the present session, nearly $1,OOO,OOO appropriated for river and harbor improvements in various sections of the United States will be converted back into the na- tional treasury, much to the chagrin of many congressman and senators.
 The situation arises over the cover ing back section of the sundry civil bill. approved March 4. The section provides that all uneXpended balances of appropriations which remained in the treasury books on June l, 1904, ex- cept for permanent specified appropri- ations, judgments, findings of courts. trust funds, and appropriations fulfill ing treaties with Indians, shall be car ried to the surplus fund and converted back into the treasury.
 To meet the situation, Senator Bur ton has introduced a resolution pro- viding that that section of the sundry civil bill shall not be construed as ap- plying to uneXpended balances in riv- CT and harbOr appropriations.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
ALL THAT IS ID BE DESIRED
The Terms On Which the Land Is to be Distributed to Settlers---A Description
 of an Enterprise Which WillReclaim l 50, ,OOO Acres

Washington, May 9.-I4arge areas of valuable farming lands in one of the most beautiful valleys in the west region, described by government ex- perts as of wonderful scenic grandeur, exceeding fertility, free from tornadoes, blizzards and severe weather, will be opened to settlers on May 22
 The lands are situated in the Sho- shone irrigation project. which will eventually reclaim 150, 900 acres east of Yellowstone Park, Wyo., and the farms will be offered to settlement under the homestead law, subject to the charge of the actual cost of supplying water to the land, which has been fixed at s46 per acre, payable in not more than ten annual installments, with no in terest. The settler, however, will be required to pay $1 per acre annually for the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system. The engineer ing features are of unusual interest. Just below the junction of the north and south forks of the Shoshone, the river flows through a canyon of solid granite with almost perpendicular walls, several hundred feet high, in the narrowest portion of which the gov ernment is constructing a dam ex- ceeding in height every other struc- ture of the kind in the world It is higher than the Flatiron building in New York.
 The reservoir formed by the dam will cover an area of ten square miles to a depth of 70 feet. and will contain sui ficient water to cover 456.00O acres of land one foot in depth.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
LEGISLATIVE STRIKE
 BROUGHT ID AN END FILIPINO ASSEMBLYMEN RE-
 TURN TO DUTY. The Mncritys Way of Expressing It's
The Mincrity's Way of Expressing Its
 Dissatisfaction.

Manila May 9.-A unique legislative incident was terminated today by the return to the Philippine assembly of ten members of the progressista min ority who have been on a strike for a month. They withdrew from the house in a body when the Payne tariff bill was under discussion, several weeks ago, and refused to attend the sessions or perform any legislative work
 The majority still had quorum and continued to hold daily sessions, but did not take up any important meas ures. The strikers were induced to return through private negotiations. The original quarrel arose through the effort of the minority to secure the re- cOmmittal of a minority report on the Payne bill after the assembly had dis posed adversely of the question.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
AN EXPENSIVE DINNER
 SERVED AT GOLDF|ELD
A New Kind of Succotash Composed of Corn, Beans and Diamonds.

Goldfield. May 9.-Two diamond ear rings, worth s125 each, were found in a dish of succotash by MT. and Mrs. Ray Robinson while at supper Sev- eral cans of corn and beans were bought at a local store some months ago at bargain sale. On Thursday. a can of string beans and a can of corn were made into succotash and served. Robinson bit upon a stone. took it from his mouth, and, to his amazement, found it to be a diamond.
 At the same time another member of the family chewed upon some gold mounting The dinner was broken up, and the family began banning the sue cotash for more diamonds, and the mate to the first stone was found. The find was kept a secret until tonight.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
FRENCH POSTAL STRIKE
 INDEFINITELY PUT OFF
THE GOVERNMENTS OVER AWNING
 FIRMNESS.
The Leaders Conclude to Wait For
 Better Organization.

Paris, May 9.-Conditions are favor able for the government in the con- troversy with the postal employees, and it was said today that it was not likely that a strike would be de- clared for the present. The govern ment's firmenss has made a deep impression upon the rank and file, and the leaders of the strike move ment may conclude to postpone the battle until they are better organized.
 A meeting called by the federal committee was attended by 1000, and a resolution was adopted to go out at the word of command in the fight for reinstatement of dismissed em- ployes, and for a complete reform of the postal service.
 Delegate Mccarthy representing tffc English postal employees, promised the latter's financial and moral support.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
UNSEEN BY THE PROFANE
The New Government Is Moving Forward Rapidly In Work of Relief For the Devastated Regions of As iatic Turkey.

Constantinople May 9.-Reviewing stands were put up on the principal streets of Stamboul today in prepara- ton for the procession tomorrow for the girding of the sword upon Mo- hammed by a ceremony that corre- take place at Mosque Ayuob, the single mosque in Constantinople which christians are allowed to enter.
 It will last a few minutes, and no foreign eyes will witness the ancient rite of spiritual power consigning temporal power to the sultan. A stand has been erectec for the diplo- mGtic corps and distinguished for eigners several blocks from the mosque.
 The sultan will proceed from Dol magts, the palace, to the mosque in a launch, and iron, there. attended by the grand vizier, the Sheik ul Islam, members of the cabinet, chiefs Of the army and many other func- tionaries, he will go 70 Top Kapou palace six miles distant, and kiss the Rebe prophet.
 The government is caking hold of the relief work in Adana province with vigOr. It is announced that s150,- 900 has been sent there. Eight physicians were sent from Smyrna to Adana, and several nave gone from Constantinople. s.s
 A number of prominent Armenians met today and submitted to the gov ernment requests that the murderers of Christians be punished, stolen prop erty returned, indenuI-ties paid for property destroyed; women and girls stolen, returned, anc those forcibly compelled to adopt Mohamedanism, allowed to resume their faith. The agricultural Bank has arranged a loan of S75,0O0. without interest, to the farmers of Adana province, to aid them in planting new crops.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
LOS ANGELES BIKE RACE
The Formal Opening of the Fiesta
 Park Track.

Los Angeles, May 9.-The Fiesta Park bicycle track was opened today A number of the best riders in America and Australia participated The professional half mile race was won by W. c. Furman, of Los Angeles; w. Bardgett, of Buffalo. N. Y, second; William Palmer of Aus tralia, third; Iver Lawson, of Salt Lake fourth; Williams of New York, fifth; time, 1:0S 2-5
 The professional two mile race was won by Gordon Walker, of Australia: Lawson, second; W. F. Samuelson, of Salt Lake, third; Bardgett fourth; Palmer, fifth; time All 3-5.
 The ten mile motorcycle paced race was won by SamuelsOn, paced by T. Samuelson, time 14:17 2-5. Walk CT, paced by Arthur Mitche, of New York, second, Az laps behind the win her.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
BY DELAYING FINAL ACTION
Upper House Will Give Its Entire Attention to Payne Aldrich Bill This Week. The House Will Have the Philippines Measure.

Washington. May 9.-The tariff bill will continue to receive the undivided attention of the senate for the pres ent week. Ostensibly amendments to the different schedules will be before the senate and there will doubtless be a general discussion of the whole tariff question.
 The bill aroused considerable op- position among the Republicans, which is causing annoyance to the other members on account of the delay in getting the bill in shape to pass.
 The lead schedule will be the first thing taken up tomorrow
 In the house the Philippine tariff bill will be reported tomorrow, but there will be no effort to consider it before Thursday
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
UNION ENGINEERS
Will Man the Santa Fe's Coast
 Motors.

San Bernardino. May 9.-The Santa Fe has recognized the demands of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and will place members of the organ ization on motor cars between this city and Los Angeles.
 The demands of the railway con- ductOrs and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, to put on regular conductors and brakemen are unsettled.
Arizona republican., 1909-05-10
BLACKHAND BOMBS.
Another Outrage Reported From Chi.
 caso Yesterday.

Chicago, May 9.-Another Black hand outrage was perpetrated today when three bombs were exploded in quick succession at the home of Dom- mick Pecorero. This followed closely upon the death of Mariana Zagone yesterday. as the result of the alleged
 'Blackhand" shooting. No one was injured by the explosions. Pecorero had received threatening letters for three months.