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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-09-09
Continued Next Week.
Destroy Your Cotton Stalks.

To Farmers and Business Men in
Boil Weevil Territory
Now that the cotton growing
season is practically over, it is pos
sible TO see just what has been ac-
compiished in the weevil-infested
sections. The weather has been
bad, and the weevils have been
bad, with the result that number
of southwestern counties cannot
possibly average more than half a
crop; and some sections will go
even less than this. / have just
been through fields that will not
make one bale to every 10 acres.
Sometimes adjoining these same
fields are fields that will turn out
81 of a bale 10 the acre
The reason for this is not hard
to find. Practically without ex-
ception the man who has made u
bale or more of cotton per acre this
year has been the man who has
fought the pest. He has followed
cultural methods. l know of no
profitable crop of cotton in weevil
territory unless the owner has fol-
lowed these methods; aud where
those methods have been thorough.
ly and conscientiously followed, ]
know of no case of crop failure,
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-09-09
Uncle Sans Year Book for the
Farmer.


The Annual Year Book of the
United States Department of Ag-
ricuIture is really the farmers
book of the year. The yearbook
for 1908 has just been issued from
the government press, and its in
terest and value will increase with
people engaged in agricultural
work. The yearbook is fourteen
years old and is distinguished from
the agricultural reports so familiar
from 1S47 to 1890, but are now
merely the law, the business and
executive matter of the secretary
to the president and congress.
The yearbook for 1908 contains
twenty-three popular papers "to
interest and instruct the farmers. !"
Among the few are "The Wastes
of the Farm" by F. A. Woods,
and he tells how to prevent many
of them. A. K. Fisher relates
how wild birds and mammals ben
eft the iarmer and deserve his
protection. "Cost and Methods
of Transporting Meat Animals, "
by Frank Andrews, is instructive.
c. V. Pipes, the plant explorer,
gives an account of "Research for
New Leguminous Forage Crops
in India, China, Japan and Sibe-
ria for introduction in the United
States of Ame4~-a. /" David E.
Lantz gives the uses of poisons tc
destroy coyotes, prairie dogs, rats
mice, etc., and A. L. Quaintance
tells about spraying to destroy
orchard insects. Every farmer
weather forecaster and devices
used for weather observing is
written by D. A. Seeley. "Some
Promising New Varieties" of ap-
pies, peaches, persimmons and
pecans are given by N. A. Taylor
and illustrated with colored plates,
DR.. S. A. Knapp presents "the
small farm and southern rural
conditions. "Types of Farm
ing" calls forth discussion from
w. I. Spillman; and M. Dorset
writes on the cause and prevention
of hog cholera.
The volume contains statistical
tables of (1) The production and
value of cotton crops in the United
States from 1879, together with
the exports, imports and consump'
ton of cotton; (2) the same facts
in regard to tobacco from 1911
and Cd the foreign and domestic
trade in hides and skins.
Every farmer should begin tc
collect an agricultural library,
which is an essential to his success
in making, gathering and selling
crops as law books are to lawyer
and medical researches to a doc
tor-begin with Uncle Sans free
farmers bulletins, circulars, and
year-books. F. M.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-09-09
G. 4 AFFORD, COUNTY coMalssIoNER OF AGRICULTURE

of good roads to make intelligent
surveys and plans for modern high
ways.
The head of such department
should be one trained in the art of
modern highway construction and
more important should be one who
would promptly and energetically
study the local conditions of ma
terial in various counties. The
Legislature that does the above will
in future years be regarded as the
most famous for having done what
the times demanded.
Professor ]. w. Fox, Director
of the Delta Station, made most
interesting and instructive talk on
the use of the split log drag, as a
road maintainer. He cited num-
bers of instances where roads have
been kept in most excellent condi-
ton by the use of the split log drag.
Mr.. H. E. Blakeslee, Commis-
sioner of Agriculture. made most
excellent talk on the subject OF
road building from an economic
standpoint. The following state
ments made by him ought to arouse
the people of this state TO the i'm
portance of good roads. The cost
of transporting one ton one mile by
water is one-tenth of one cent, by
rail one cent. good roads seven
cents, ordinary roads IS cent, mud
roads, sixty cents. Now, as the
cotton crop for 1908 amounted to
1000, 900 bales or 400, 900 tons
and the average haul was nine
miles, the loss by difference in cost
of hauling over good and mud
roads was 81 800, 100000
Tue Goth of August was devoted
to live stock. Mr.. ]. M. Taylor,
of Port Gibson, President of tie
Association. presided. He said in
substance that the live stock inter
ests in this state during the past
year have witnessed great strides
in all departments. Many head of
fine stock such as sheep, cattle
horses, and hogs have been brought
into the state during the past year.
The coming year promises much
more of interest than therefore,.
The presence Of the boil weevil in
the state has made our people real
ize that they must depend 10 a
large extent on live stock.
The members of the state Live
Stock Association feel sure tn at
the Legislature will appropriate at
least $50, 100000 to quickly and ior-
ever eradicate the cattle tick. Mis-
sissippi will then become one of the
greatest cattle states in the Union.
Millions of acres in Mississippi
will soon be devoted to sheep If the
dog nuisance can be overcome by
proper legislation.
This action is confidently sxpect-
ed. Mississippi is about to make
the change from all cotton, credit,
and colored farming to cattle, cash
corn, etc.
Continued Next Week.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1909-09-09
The Mississippi Alfalfa Grow

The Mississippi Alfalfa Grow
ers, Association, at the farmers
institute roundup, changed its
name to the Mississippi Hay
Growers, Association. DR.. James
F. McCaleb is the only member of
that association from Claiborne
1t have accomplished
much in reduced railroad rates on
bay, and Mississippi ships hay as
far as Winston-Salem, N. c.
J.. F. M.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
100 YEARS old.
G,an6sa SaxG<rsen. Of DsWiff. Me-.
Has Lfvsi a Long AID Us<fsi LVS.

Grandma sanderson II wonderful
woman. She is in as good health To-
day as ever in her life, although ahe
is over one hundred years old.
In a letter to the Peruna Drug ufE.
Co., she gives the highest credit 70 Pc
runa for her excellent health and ex-
treme old age. Read whatshe aya
Surely the evidence presented By
such csses as these ought not only 70
dispel prejudice against Peruna, but
inspire confidence in it
Twill send You q picture that was
taken a few weeks before my hun
dredth birthday.
81 am 8 true friend Of the Psruna
Company. I have derived great ben
eft from Peruna many timea I can
say I regard Peruna very great med
icine. / found out the merit OF IL .
good many years ago.
"A little more than two years ago !
contsee,vd a very severe cold. which
resulted in Ia grippe. Owing to the
severity of the disease, and my az
IRENE age, my case was considered 10
be very critical employed no doc.
tor, but Peruna was the remedy !
used, and to-day my health ID - good
as it ever was in my life.
However, I still continue TO take
Peruna, a spoonful every night before
retiring"
Peruna is an ideal tonic for old
people. 1t is a compound Of herbal
remedies that has been known 10 the
medical profession for many yean
Peruna operates rs a tonic by oleans-
ing and invigorating the mucous mem
branes This explains why Psruna
has become so extensively known ~ .
catarrh remedy. Catarrh Is dmplya
condition Of depraved mucous mem
branes. Peruna changes this dsprav-
ity into healthful vigor.
Agreat many old people use PsrunA,
and wOuli not be deprived oft for any
consideration.
People who object TO liquid msdi-
cines can now secure Peruna tabletA
Ask Your Druggist for q Free
PeruDu Almanac for 1909
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

you are-the Mr.. Carter that gives so
much away to people"
The philanthropist nodded, deprecat-
ingly.
Just so, Mrs Bailey" he said. And
there is one gift-or loan, rather which
should like TO make to you. should
like to leave the little dog with you I'LL al
ter the holidays. I'm afraid III have 10
claim him then; but if you'll keep him
till after Christmas let me lind, per-
haps, another dog for Billy? shall be
much obliged"
Again the door of the bedroom opened
and Jimmy emerged quietly.
"Bill wants the pup" he explained.
''Petel Pete!" came the piping but hap
py voice from the inner room.
Skiddles hesitated Mr.. Carter made
no sign.
"Petel Peter Shrilled the voice again.
Slowly, very slowly, Skiddles turned
and went back into the bedroom.
"You see," said Mr.. Carter, smiling.
she won't be too unhappy away from
me, Mrs Bailey"
On his way home the philanthopiSt
saw even more evidences OF Christmas
gaiety along the streets than before He
stepped oui briSkly, in spite g. fS SIXTY
eight years; he even hummed tune.
When he reached the house on the
avenue he found his secretary still at
work.
"Oh, by the way, Mr.. Mathews" he
said, did you send that letter 10 the wo-
man, saying never paid attention TO
personal appeals Mop Then write
her, please, enclosing my check for two
hundred dollars, and wish her a very
merry Christmas in my name, will you ?
And here after will you always LEI me
see such letters as that one-of course
after careful investigation ! fancy per-
haps may have been too rigid in the
past"
Certainly. sir, answered the bewild-
cred secretary. He began fumbling ex-
citedly for his note book.
81 found the little dog" continued the
philanthropiSt "You will be glad to
know that"
"You have found him 70 cried the sec
rotary.
"Have you got him back, Mr.. Carter ?
Where was he ?"
ale was-detained-on Oak Street,
believe" said the philanthropist. mo,
have not got him back yet. have LEFT
him with a young boy till after the holi-
days"
He settled himself to his papers, for
phiIanthopSt must Toll even on the twenty
fourth OF December, but the secretary
shook his head in a daze. II wonder
what's happened ?" he said 10 himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
The First Christmas Gift.

Surely the Christmastde is the feast OF
all others that appeal TO women, and as
the story is told again and again by the
bells as they ring, by the carols as they
are sung, by the preacher from the pulpit,
we know that "Unto us a Child is born, ="
and peace and good will reign all over
the land. Let peace and good will be in
your heart, and from you they will 60 and
spread all over the land It's TO women,
thank God, that the happiness OF the
Christmastide especially comes. And
women are generous, else one of them
never would have given her Son TO die
that all might live. She gave 70 all the
world her only son-the gift that means
eternal life.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
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Hang In The stockings.

Hanging up the stocking Is a custom
that ought moi to be allowed TO perish.
Certainly the child who dresses decor
ously and goes down TO breakfast before
receiving his Christmas presents is child
TO be condoled with. He must lose agreai
deal OF the enthusiasm OF the hour. by
all means hang up the stocking. u one
wants TO be modern and hygenIc there IS
no objection to using perfectly fresh
white stockings bought on purpose, and
wrapping the candy and oranges In white
tissue paper. Put The irifles, the jumping
jacks, the horns and the balls In the
stocking, reseUing the more serious gifts
for the breakfast table or the tree.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert K. Lean. OF Cheny, Wash.
was saved from a irightful death Is a story
10 thrill the world. "a hard cold" he
writes. drought on desperate lung
trouble that bafied an exped doctor here.
Then paid $40 to SIS a yisitto lung
specialist in Spokane, who did not help
me. Then went TO California, bui with
out benefit. Al last ! used DR.. Kings
New Discovery, which completely cured
me and now am as well as ever" For
Lung Trouble, Bronchitis, Coughs and
Colds, Asthma, Group and Whooping
Cough IFS supreme. Soc and 81 90. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by Hills Phsr-
macy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
Women Who Are Envied.

Those attractive women who are lovely
in face, form and temper are the envy OF
many, who might be like them. A weak,
sickly woman will be nervous and irnt-
able. Constipation or Kidney poisons
show in pimpleS, blotches, skin euptlons
and neutrality-suspicious.. For all such,
Electric Bitters work wonders. They
regulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys,
purify The blood give strong nerves,
bright eyes, pure breath, smooth, yelyety
skin, lovely complexion Many charm
ing women owe their health and beauty
TO them. SOC at Hills Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

Mrs. Newlywed-My husband always
knows what 10 do at just the right time.
Yesterday the baby got tack caught in
his throat.
Mrs. Knowitt-And your husband i'm
mediately summoned doctor2
Mrs. Newlywed No; he went after a
tack puIIer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
"UNDER THE STARS"

Under the stars. one holy night
A little babe was born:
Over His head star shone bright.
And glistened till the morn.
And wise men came from far away.
And shepherds wandered where he lay
Upon his lowly bed OF hay.
Under the stars one night.
Under the stars. one blessed night.
The Christ-child came 10 earth.
And through the darkness broke the light
OF morning at his birth.
And sweet hosannas filed the air.
And guardian angels watched him where
The Virgin Mother knelt in prayer,
Under the stars one night.
Under the stars. this happy night
We wait for Him once more,
And seem to see the wondrous sight.
The shepherds saw OF yore.
o. baby born in Bethlehem,
Come TO us as you came to them,
And crown us with loves diadem.
Under the stars tonight
BY Anna S. Driscol.i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

There was little doubt In The minds Of
those who were invited to the wedding
Of Augustus Clay Johnson and Chloe Ma
tilda Baker as TO The cordially Of the In
yitation. II was clearly printed, and read
as follows:
You are invited 10 attend the marriage
Of Mr.. Augustus Clay johnson and Miss
Chloe Matilda Baker at the house Of the
brides mother. All who cannot come
may send.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

Foley's Honey and Tar Is the best and
safest cough remedy for children. Al the
first symptoms Of a cold. give as directed.
and oil danger Of Group, bronchitis, sore
throat, cold in the head, and stuiiy breath
ing. II brings comfort and ease 10 the IN.
tie ones. Contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Keep always on hand.
and refuse substitutes. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23
A Buffalo preacher tells the story Of a

A Buffalo preacher tells the story OF a
woman, who, after hearing him preach.
informed friend that she did not like the
service at all. The seat was hard. she
said, the singing was not good and the
preaching was poor. Her little girl, who
overheard her remarks and who was
present with her at church, said:
But, mama, what can you expect Tor a
penny"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

After exposure, and when you feel a
cold coming on, take Foley'S Honey and
Tar. the great throat and lung remedy. II
stops the cough, relieves the congestion,
and expels the cold from your system.
Is mildly LAXATIVE. Sold BY all Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-12-23

81 don'tlike your heart action, the doc
tor said, applying the sieihoscope again.
"You have had some trouble with angina
pectoris."
YOU'RE partly night. DOCTOR" said the
young man sheepishly; "only that amt
her name"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08
BRIEF MENTION.
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Geo. NJ. Wells is in Redfeld on business.
 Ben Franklin is in the city from Little Rock.
 Capt. Ed Williams is in the city from English.
 W. 7. Tankersley leaves tulay fo1 Rison, on business.
 Oscar G. Poss was in Winchester yesterday on business.
 Mrs. J, B. Simon and son ,Bernar,l have returned from Michigan
 Mir. and Mrs s. E. Wilhoit returned yesterday from a visit to Crossett.
 Rev. W. C. Watson and wife, of Camden, are visiting friends in the city.
 Mrs. Lee Dawkins has returned from a visit to various points in Texas
 c. H. Triplett ST, will return Fri day or Saturday from his vacation in Colorado.
 MT. and Mrs. E. NJ. Shober and children are visiting relatives at Rod hey, Miss.
 W. H. Evans left yesterday on a business trip to Dumas. He will re- turn Thursday.
 Miss Cora Stewart has returned from pleasant visit to relatives at Kansas City, Mo-
 MT. and Mrs. R. T. Benton return- ed yesterday from a vacation spent near Fayetteville.
 Mrs. M. c. Jones has returned from a pleasant visit to Mrs. E. l.. West brook, at Jonesboro.
 Mrs. Henry Byrd and little Florence Moore have returned from a visit to relatives at Waldo.
 Leonard Jankinson. son of s. A Jankinson, is quite sick at the Aome
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08
COOK AND PEARY
 BEATEN TO POLE
Found Evidence That North Pole Had
 Been visited Before.

The news of the discovery of the North Pole by Prof. Cook, and later by Peary. was received with joy by all Americans, but now both discover CTS admit that when they found the lonS-souSht and much coveted prize they were surprised to find that Prof. J. c. Leonard, of Chicago, had been there before them. and as evidence of his visit they found a seal skin securely mailed to the Pole bearing his name and an advertisement of the Famous Old Lewis Hunter Pure Rye Whisky. Bottled in bond. which brand IS now on sale at John k
 Wells, corner Main and Third. It
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08
Curb and Gutter District No
 (Pint Street.
 Special Assessment
Spccial N,ScsSmcnt

The tax books 'Gi the collection special assessment upon the req property in Cnrb and Cutie, District No. 1 Nme Street, in the. city of Pine Bluff, has been placed in my hands. All owners of real property lying 'n , 'he district are required to pag their assessment to me within thirty jays from this date.
 If such payment is not made, acticp will be commenced at the end of ths time for the collection of such sessment and for legal penalties cost
 Given under my hand this 18th day of August, 1909.
 4. G. RUSSELL, City Collector. Office City Hall, 3 A- m. to 12 m.
 August 19, 1909. S-19 3O5
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08

or his parents, No. SIS West Twelfth avenue
 Mrs. $. M Luton and daughters have returned from visit to rela- tives in Ripley, Tenn.
 w. D. Hearn is back from St. Louis Where he accompanied Mrs. Hearp on her way to St. Paul.
 Mrs. H. l. Holderness and children and Mrs. H. B. Strange are back from visit to Fordyce.
 Misses Rose and Belle Rissin have returned from five weeks visit to relatives at Hamburg.
 Master Albert Holland left Monday Tor Spielerville, Ark. where he will attend Subiaco College
 Judge W. T. Woodbridge and wife Will return Friday from a pleasant visit 10 Waukesha, Wis.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crawford spent Monday night W tn Ms. Frank Wor- aiI at oulpluf springs.
 Mrs c. B. Mckinney, of Sherrill IS visiting her friends, Mrs. c. H.. Rasan, No. 51s Walnut.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. D. McGauohy and llttle daughter returned yesterday rom visit to Altheimer.
 George Hestand has returned from several weeks stay in Hot Springs, much imporevd in health.
 Conductor 4. J. Maui returned Sunday from Califirnia where he has spent the past six weeks.
 Misses Drew Gammill and Ruth Wilson were in Hot Spring Sunday for days visit to relatives.
 Mrs. Waters. of Camden. arrived recently for visit to her dauehter Mrs. A. B. Loving, in this city.
 Judge E. J. kerwin has returned from Fort Smith. where he spent sev- eral days tansacting legal business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08
LLOYD GROCERY CMOP4NY,

Miss May Downs who has been vis- iting her sister, Mrs w. c. Reynolds. in this city has returned to her home at Fordyce
 Miss Mamie Nichol and Miss Lillian Harris left Sunday for Nazareth, Ky, where they will attend schol the coming year.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. Silberna2le have returned from a business visit to St. Louis, and a pleasure trip to French Lick, Indiana.
 Miss Fannie Stern, of Louisville. Ky. after a delightful visit here with Miss Rosa Sonnenschein, returned to her home Sunday
 Mrs. V. " Mann and Miss Mamie i Mann have rturned from pleasant visit to Mont Eagle, Tenn, and other points of interest
 Mrs. Vim. Allsopp, of Tyler. Texas.. left yesterday for Toronto. Canada | after few days visit to Mrs. W. A. Payne in this city c. H. Ferguson of the Pine Bluff Baggage Co.,. has returned from pleasant visit to New Mexico, and other Western States.
 Eugene and Dorothy Davis, sen and daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. T. Davis. are quite sick with fever at the home of their parents in this city.
 Miss Virginia Hudson has return ed from Little Rock. where she stop ped on her way from Rogers, after a five weeks stay at that resort.
 Mrs. A. D. Fowler of Bearden, Ark, passed through the city yes- terday en route to Laconia Ark, where she will sit relatives.
 Miss Mary Shelly, trained nurse of much experience, has arrived ia the city from Philadelphia and will he in one of the local hospitals Mrs. Daniel Koonce and two little daughters, Lynne and Chloe, have re- turned from three weeks visit to friends and relatives in Memphis.
 Mrs. E. l.. Givens, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting Mrs Ed Bocage in this city, left yesterday for a brief visit to friends at Batesville.
 Mrs. William Rose and daughter Miss Ruth Rose, returned to their home at Clarendon yesterday after a brief visit to Mrs. Dellmon in this city.
 G. H. Martin has returned from New York, where he purchased a large stock of Fall goods for his firm, the Murphy-Martin Dry goods Con- pany.
 Rob Lee Byrd is visiting MT. and Mrs. Parker and daughter, Miss Rexie, at Kokomo, Ind, formerly of this city, before entering school at Columbia, Tenn
 E. C. Overton, of Potts Camp, Miss, a schoolmate of Ben s. Brannon, of this city, spent yesterday in the city the guest of Mir. Brannon. He is travelling in this section. Miss Pauline Foster, of Reydel, who has been the guest of Miss Lillie Fisher on East Sixth avenue for three weeks has returned with Miss Fisher for visit of a couple of weeks. Attorney N J. Can't, who has been at Caddo Gap for some weeks re- cuperating has returned home He is much imporveJ and has entirely
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08
For Sale Second Hand Machinery.

For Sale Second Hand Machinery. 1--3o H. P. Horizontal Tubular Boiler and fixtures 1-50 H. P. Horizontal Tubular Boiler and fixtures 1--60 H. P. Horizintal Tubular Boiler and fixtures 1-30 H. P. Fine box boiler and 25 H. P. Erie City engine 2-25 H. P. Ames Center Crank en- zines. 1-30 H. P. Fire box boiler and Ames center Crank engine 1-35 H. P. Side Crank engine 1-GoOd saw mill outfit. All the above in good second hand condition and cheap.
 Eagle Iron Works
 Cor. 9th and Tennessee st. 9-3 12t Pine Bluff, Ark
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-09-08

Pineules for all kidney. liver, blad- der. rheumatic and urinary com- plaints. They assist in separating salt and water with their poisons from the blood. They act promptly Sold by Or. McCammor & Son, SIG Main street