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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
What She Wanted.

Father Ito his daughtcrl-1've brought
You either for your birthday, my
dear, and a book by which you can
teach yourself 10 play on it in month.
Daughrer-But il was the either teach
eT I wanted most--Fliegcnde Batter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

II is a pity that the field al Inc
Park is so small. for the ground 10
be covered by outfielders is limited.
MANY would like 10 see how far Lynch
Guild go for a fly. Some suggest he
could gather in anything dropping be
tween Tie Vinegar Factory and Port
ncr's Brewery. Cockreil and Scriven-
ar would be nearly as ubiquitus as
Lynch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
SPORTING GOSSIP

,ceived three years trial and proved
his inability to make good in the AM
er,can League That sounds like the
talI. Of the fan whose knowledge OF
baseball ends With the power TO diff
ereltiate { game woE from Z game
lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Manager AppieG is not 10 be Dlam-
ed for the disappointment Wednesday
afternoon. Georgetown phoned that
owing 10 the rain they would not keep
the engagement Mr.. Appich made
every effort to have them on hand.
Trenary continues to hit lie has
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Poker Forbidden to Students.

Owing TO the inability or staying
within d moderate limit, University OF
Pennsylvania students have been for.
hidden 10 play poker, under penalty OF
expulsion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
made one or more hits in every game

The fielding averages Of the local
players are as follows:- Cockrell
1000, Scrivener OBS; Patterson and
Eurrcl! .923; Astryke. .909; Lynch
.39s; Trenary $50; Pitts .Sl2; Suth-
erland 500; Snowden and Hayden
800: Tyler .647.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
During the long not spell nothing

During the long not spell nothing
conld be done tending TO an improve
ment OF the playing Iield at the Al
fred Street Park. After the first
good rain. however. some work will
be done in the way Of leTeling and
rolling the field. When this is &C
complished the fielding averages will
probably sho~ ali upward movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

The same writer wrote columns
about tie natural ability OF pitcher
Groom and predicted for him success
second only 10 Johnson. As Groom
won his first two games this was hail
ed as the fullfilment Of every promise
When in Chicago and ST Louis Groom
was batted hard MIR. up and Down"
of the Star said that Groom had re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
Honesty.

Judge-Did you have partner with
sou when you committed this bur
glary? Burglar--No. your honor. !
never works with anybody. You see,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

II is found necessary to call the
week dag games at SIS instead Of
) o'clock. Several of the players
find il impossible 10 reach the field
a the latter hour, as 10 do SO will re
qulre them 10 lose time from their
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

at last our own games are 10 b"
properly advertised. Thus one of the
suggestions contained in this column
last week has been carried out. The
other suggestions. which are OF far
greater interest TO the spectators. II
would now be we'll 10 consider the
installation of a score board, and the
employment of permanent umpire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
And Freedom ShrIeked.

Professor-"The result OF our inyes-
LEGATIONS for the past half hour is that
man has freedom Of the will. | regret
that | cannot continue the subject to-
day, as l have to go shopping with
my wife"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

II appears that tbs lively bali IS
eull IN use yer the daily scores
reported from big League games seem
nearer normal. While there IS more
batting than in former years il seems
10 be equitable distributed and the
scores indcaa that the games are
exciting. Perhaps the good old game
(Mill survive the introduction OF this
ball after all. Ii. it should, what 4
disappointment the fact would be 70
|some critics. They see no interest
in game in which team has an
|eQnal chance 10 overcome a lead or
a few runs. To them the ideal game
is one In which the first run scored
settles the battle and the spectators
see few men on the sacks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Those Who have watched closely
! e PLAYERS Of the Alexandria team,
lust have noticed tt5 improvement
the general work Of Patterson.
ht makes errors and has some passed
|Il5 but his willingness 10 work hard
i the tune atonss for his m,scues.
furthermore, he Is rapidly becoming
rel,abie hitter. IN the last four
ANS played he has MT for an aver
= of .533.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26


Rohert Elliot has started construc-
zion on another attractive residence
10 be erected on his property on
Alton terrace near Braddock Heights.
Mr.. Elliot owns five acres OF the
most beautiful suburban property
near Alexandra ana it is his in;en-
ton TO make many improvements
therc The new residence will con-
tain eight rooms, with large front
porch ana all modern improvements
The IOr will be terraced and with
the abundant shade trees it will be
1ne of the most attractive subur
ban residences near Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

a few days ago there vas game
tayed IN tbs Tri-5tzte League which
1roha5ly axes tbs prlzs for freak
or. ne ITO teams after piling
unusually large score IN the
J innings wound up by scoring
and 8 runs respectively in the
inal round.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Washington is said 70 have paid
10000 for High, pitcher. from
+ Norfolk team Of the Iide"atar
-sue. Il IS 10 laugh. = le@.
kounr would probably bug hall OF
AT League. 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

The repairs 10 the King street
property occupied by J. a. Marshall
and Bro. and the adjoining store
which is the property Of Charles b.
Marshall are nearing completion. The
front win It's handsome show win
dowa, wlll be most attractive. The
Lozano Dry Goods Co, will move to
the new builling about June 1st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

y contract has been given By John
A. Marshall TO Contractor James W
beavers for the erection Of brick
addition 10 his property at the corner
of King and Henry street. Work
is TO be started at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

Thompson and App!ch report
great deal Of interest IS being mani
tested in beautiful Cottage Park. The
opportunity 10 purchase a home on
the liberal terms offered by this firm
should appeal 10 everyone who Is
now paying rent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-26

The houses
asking the architecture material and workmanship used house the
particular and which we offer for $3.50 TO $4,000
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
For Constable, Beat S.

Mr.. c. A. Carpenter was elected
constable in beat four years ago. He
has an ambition to receive the endorse
ment of his people for a reelection.
While the office of constable is minor
one, yet it is important, and if its du-
ties are properly met, constable can
prevent many neighborhood disturban-
ces and be the means of saving the
county hundreds of dollars by letting it
be at once understood that every law
breaker will be apprehended. He is
the best protector to his family, the
best friend to his neighbors and the
best officer who honestly endeavors to
track the law.
Mr.. Carpenter is successful farmer,
is an accommodating neighbor and is
clever in all his dealings. Such men
always have friends, and he will no
doubt have strong support for the Of
fee which he seeks.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
CITY ORDINANCE
IS PASSED
That Prevents Whites and
Negroes from Living as
NeighbOrs by Kansas
City Authorities.

The following from recent issue of
the Kansas City Journal will be read
with interest. 1t shows very unmis-
takably that there is nothing for the
South to fear from the North as re-
CARDS the negro. Time, with continued
rational treatment of the question in
the South, is all that Southerners, or
any other good citizens, need to wish.
Let the reader remember that this or
dinance was passed in Northern city
''An ordinance was introduced in the
lower house OF the council last night
which would prohibit any white person
in the future from moving into negro
district, and likewise prohibit negroes
from residing or engaging in bust
ness in district which is largely pop
ulated by white people. The first sec
tion of the measure reads:
1T shall be unlawful for any white
person to move into, or begin to occupy
as residence, place of business or
public assembly, any house, houses,
building or habitation within or upon
that part of any street or alleyway.
running in any direction in the city of
Kansas City, lying between two ada
cent street crossings or intersecting
the said part of any such street or al
leway if at the date of approval of
this ordinance such part of said street
or allewav as aforesaid, shall contain a
greater number of houses or habita-
tions occupied as residences or places
of business by negroes, or colored peo-
pie, than it does houses, buildings or
habitations occupied as residences or
places of business by white people.
Section 2 has the same wording as
does the foregoing. with the exception
/ that it says negroes instead of whites.
| The third section makes it unlawful
| for any person to open up any new
streets to be used as residences, habi-
tations or places of business, without
first placing restrictions as to whether
such are to be occupied by either ne
groes or white people 1t also requires
the applicant for building permit tc
state whether the houses or buildings
to be built are for the use of, and to he
occupied by white or negro people.
The penalty clause in section says
that any person, directly or indirectly,
whether principal, agent or abettor, il
they violate any of the provisions ir
either of sections l, or 8, shall, upor
conviction in court of competent jul
risdiction, be fined 500 or confined il
the city workhouse not less than 81
days nor more than IL months; or shall
be both fined and imprisoned, as tn,
judge of the court may deem proper
The ordinance goes on further to eX
plain that nothing in it shall be con
strued as affecting the white or negro
residents, or the location of their resi-
dences previous to the date of appre
val of the ordinance. 1t also provide
that servants shall not be affected, no
shall it prevent any person from pur
chasing or owning property
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
A ROok Party

A very delightful rook party was
given by Mrs. V. R. Patterson at her
lovely home, 512 Main street, this city,
last Friday afternoon in honor of her
sister, Mrs. D. D. Patterson, of Oak
land. A green and pink color motif
was very prettily carried in the deco
rations, which but intensified the beau
ty of the exquisite furnishings of this
delightful home. At the conclusion of
the game a lovely two-course menu
was served, the ices and cakes being in
the form of diamonds bearing the ini-
tials of the honoree. Twenty-eight
guests were present and more charm
ing hostess never more gracefully did
the honors of similar occasion
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03

Is Taking Nothing For Granted
Politically.

Hon. Earl Brewer reached Grenada
Wednesday morning from jackson and
will likely be in the city during the re-
mainder of the week, as he is connec-
ted with the defense in two important
criminal cases.
He is looking splendidly and is nat<
urally feeling good over his prospects
for the Governorship. UP to this time
those who are counted against him
have been unable to get anybody out to
oppose him.
In the meantime, Mr.. Brewer is ta-
king nothing for granted, but is keep
ing in close touch with his friends and
perfecting an organization in every
county liz the state. 1t has become al
most stereotyped phrase to see him
referred to by the. press in almost ev-
cry part of the state as "Mississippi's
next. Governor. A
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
A. T. McEIwrath For Supervisor

Mr.. A. T. McElwrath has yielded to
the entreaties of many friends, made
up of citizens from every avocation
in the community, and has consented
to become a candidate for supervisor
in beat 2. In using the word yielded,
it is not intended to appropriate a
much worn political catch-word. The
Sentinel is in position to know that
Mr.. McElwrath was persuaded into
the contest.
In this day of ofice-seeking, to have
anything like general demand for
one to do official service, is no small
tribute, and it affords the Sentinel
pleasure to state that it is confidence
worth!ly bestowed. Mr.. McElwrath
is one of Grenada county's best and
most useful citizens. He is public
spirited. is gifted with an easy grasp of
of matters, has well-balanced judg-
ment, is good business man and is in
every way specially fitted for the i'm
Portant duties he would be called upon
to discharge as supervisor.
The Sentinel feels sure that his can
didacy will be given that consideration
which it deserves.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
M. E. Powell
Again a Candidate

Mr.. NJ E. Powell authorizes the Sem
tinel to place his name before the vo-
ters of Grenada county as candidate
tor the Office of chancery clerk. 1t
will be recalled that Mr.. Powell was in
the race for the Office of chancery
clerk four years ago and that he came
within two votes of securing the nomi-
nation. When the official mandate de-
clared somebody else the winner, he
gracefully accepted the result and fell
back with the rank and file, at the
same time passing the word down the
line to his friends that he would ask
for the office the first time the people
had an opportunity to make another
choice. He made a most creditable
race before and retired we'll estab-
lished in the confidence and esteem of
the general public. He is young man
that has had to deal with many adver-
sites. Death deprived him of his ia
ther and mother at tender age, and
no one can know except those who
have had a like experience, what it
means to child to have to face the
cold world without a guiding parental
care.
He possesses many noble parts. He
is industrious, is of a sympathetic ma
ture, of generous impulses and can be
depended upon to respond to that
which is best in humanitv.
In case of his election, he promises
acting discharge of the duties of the
office.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03

country" butter sells at Is or 20
cents. The university also taught the
farmers how to prevent oat and wheat
smut, thus saving 81, 600, 900 to Sc, ,OOO,-
600 year, and added 100000 BUSH
els of corn year by developing new
variety. Similar work has been done
in the fields of mining, engineering and
economics.
These states spend each more than
million dollars year npon their uni
versities. Texas does not spend one
fourth that amount.
DR.. Ellis, of the Texas State Uni
versity, very properly asks: What
earthly chance have the farming inter-
ests and dairy interests of the South in
competition with such education and
training and such intelligence as this?
|. Just as effect follows cause,
there will speedily come a day when
the highly educated men of other Sec
tions, having worked up the more easi-
lly reached resources of those states,
will turn to the rich natural resources
of the South. These educated and
splendidly equipped men and women
will move into our section and compete
with us for possession of this land and
its great natural resources. Our chill
dren will certainly have to face the in
dustrial struggle, and, indeed, we are
beginning to feel it already ourselves.
There can be but one end to competi-
tion between ignorance and consequent
incompetence on the one side and edu-
cation and cultivated skill on the other.
The educated and trained soon gain
possession of all the resources, while
the former unskiled owners lapse into
state of dependence and of industrial
and social serfdom. Are we, descend
ants of the men who drafted our con-
stitution, who planned and for fifty
years guided this great republic, going
to doom our children to that fate?"
This is serious question and its an
swer involves the destiny of the South.
The farmer who sneers at "book
farming" betrays an ignorance that
dooms him to failure.
The South must prepare to NEE,
competition in the fields Of scientific
agriculture.
Our common schools should teach ag
riculture and our legislature SHOULD
make liberal appropriations for expert
ment stations and agricultural instruc
ton. 1t is the best investment STATE
can make, for it bears ever-increasine
dividends,
Scientific agriculture under the di
rection of intelligent farmer:
is the magician's wand which mus
smite the soil of the South, causing
streams of plenty to burst forth on ev
cry hand.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03

With this issue of the Sentinel Sen.
Frank H. Harper makes public his
candidacy for floater representative
between Grenada and Montgomery
counties. Under the rule heretofore
observed, Grenada comfy is entitled to
furnish the candidate for this office this
term. 1t would be but natural to con-
clude that Mr.. Harper's experience as
senator should qualify him for better
legislative service this time. In card
which appears in another column, he
brings to the attention OF the electo-
rate sundry matters, which he claims
to have initiated during his term as
senator. The average citizen, of
course, has hardly had the time to keep
posted on all Legislative doings, but
Mr. Harper can doubtless verify his
statements by the proper official rec
ords. He is not abashed at any propo-
sitior and gives evidence of no temer-
ity in considering the gravest prob
lens these are important elements in
attaining great ends.
Mr.. Harper was reared on the farm,
and it would therefore be proper to
expect that the interests of the farmer
are paramount with him in all matters.
Mr.. Harper's parents are fine christian
characters and it is well known that he
has a commendable reputation for hon
esty and sincerity.
The Sentinel feels sure that no voter
will mark his ballot without giving Mr.
Harper's candidacy the consideration
which it deserves.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
CIRCUIT COURT
THIS week.
Much Business DOne-SOMe
Criminal Cases - Negro
Woman is Killed
Burglars Captured

The Circuit Court has been busy this
week and much business has been dis
posed Of. From the information that
comes to the Sentinel, there were sew
,eral verdicts of acquittal rendered by
one. or perhaps both, of the juries that
created some little surprise among
those that sat in the courtroom and
had an opportunity to hear the testi-
mony.
Tomorrow friday the case OF the
state vs.. Gus Arnold charged with
killing a negro ct Holcomb is set for
trial. On Saturday the case OF the
state VS.. John Markette, brought here
from Yalobusha county on change OF
venue is to be taken up. A venire OF
rs men has been ordered. This case
Will doubtless carry the court several
days into next week. The state is rep
resented by District Attorney Lamb,
Hons. ]. G. MCGOWAN and r. F, Kim
mons, of Water Valley. The defense
is represented by Hons. Earl Brewer,
H. H. Creekmore, Will Stone and Wal
ter Blount and Roane & Roane.
Abe Knox, charged with numbering
Matt Britt about three months ago in
the western portion of the county,
was arraigned Thursday morning. Abe
was brought to Grenada Thursday
night by Circuit Clerk E. M. Ransom
from Union City, Tenn, where he was
located by railroad man at the in
stance of Sheriff Williams and deputy
sheriff Crowder.
Ralph Richardson, negro about
eighteen years old, killed Cora Harvey,
a negro., woman, on Porter Dailey's
place last Friday. Richardson claims
that the killing was accidental. Officers
went to Memphis Wednesday, believ'
ing that some negroes with guns, an
swering tbs description of those stoler
from the Planters Hardware Co., 9
weeks ago, were in custody there
Telephone communications bring the
news that the negroes in custody hao
some of the stolen goods.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
David A. Williams
For Chancery Clerk

Mr.. David A. Williams, the present
sheriff of Grenada county. being pro-
hibited by law from serving second
term as sheriff, desires to be the next
chancery clerk of this county.
Mr.. Williams is native of beat 3,
and while his early advantages were
much circumscribed, he soon gave evi-
dence of an ambition and hope be-
yond the average young man of his
community. He grew in the esteem
and confidence of his neighbors and
friends to such an extent that he re-
ceived the solid vote of his home box
in his first race for tax assessor, in
which contest he was successful. He
is credited with having made very
satisfactory and painstaking assessor.
While in this Office he enlarged his cir
Gle of friends and in due time sought
the Office of sheriff. He was elected
sheriff four years ago over three wor-
thy competitors.
That he has met satisfactorily the
duties of sheriff, is amply proven by
his settlements with the state auditor,
and with the chancery clerk of Grena-
county.
He is young man of push, pluck
and enterprise. He is of pleasing de.
meanor, is kind-hearted and naturally
obliging.
Taking it all in all, it would appear
that Mr.. Williams would be formida-
BILE factor in any political contest which
he might enter; and the Sentinel be-
speaks for him that consideration
which his candidacy is entitled.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
W. v. Horton For Supervisor

Mr.. M. v. Horton is a candidate for
supervisor from beat 8. He was in the
race four years ago and gave the pres
ent incumbent a close call for his COM
mission, and it would appear that he
enters this contest with more than
ordinary hopes of success. If he is sue
cessful in his ambition, the Sentinel
feels warranted in saying that his con-
stituency may rest assured that they
will have . member worthy Of every
confidence and one who will give his
best thought to every matter that is
brought to the attention of the board.
He is successful farmer, man of
sterling worth and one who has identi-
fed himself with the best moral senti-
ment of the county.
The Sentinel believes that he would
do his best to properly discharge his
official duties, should he be chosen.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-02-03
New Meat Market

| wish to announce to the Grenada
public that have purchased the Arm
strong meat market and will be open
for business about Feb. IL in the Ket-
tie building, two doors from the Senti-
mel office. shall buy the very best
meats that can be had and will do my
best to give Grenada an up-to-date
meat market. l respectfully ask
share of the public patronage.
w. H. Williams.