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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11

the results Of each year better than
those of the year before.
Speaking a short time ago, Mr.. Sny-
der said: Il have always said that we
have the best irrigated country in the
United States. Mr.. Burley gave US a
chance to prove It, and It was as much
the opportunity of showing that we
could make good, as the money, which
induced me to go into this competi-
ton"
Notwithstanding his achievement
Mr.. Snyder does not believe that his
record will stand. He has too great
a faith in the potato industry and in
Idaho to permit such an opinion. Il
do not think we have reached the limit,
by a long way" he remarks, conf
IDENTIFY, and there are thousands who
are familiar with that country who
are ready to echo the assertion.
The fact is that large profits from
potato raising in Idaho are the rule,
not the exception. H. P. Frodsham, a
farmer in the American Falls district,
commonly takes 500 bushels from an
acre, his yield per acre thus being, at
AZ cents per bushel, s210.
Someone who knows the conditions
in and the possibilities of Idaho has
said that 1T is a maxim in southern
Idaho that the new settler, with little
or no capital or implements, but with
a willingness to work, can plant pota,
toes on his irrigated farm the first
year and make a good living for his
family, besides laying aside money to
make all necessary payments on his
land"
William B. Kelley, who owns a
ranch near Gooding, says: I'VE get
so many potatoes to the acre that we
don't stop to count the sacks"
Samuel Lewis, also living near Good
ing, reports as follows: Potatoes
grow large and thick. Six potatoes
from my field weighed 81 pounds. The
crop runs 500 to 600 bushels to the
acre, and can Always be depended
upon"
The price received by Mr.. Snyder
for his prize-winning potatoes does
not by any mean represent the top"
Of the Idaho market. Much higher
prices have been commanded at vari-
GUS times, yet at the Accent rate re-
ceived by Mr.. Snyder his profits were
very large.
Scores Of instances may be cited to
show what the lands Of Idaho hold in
store for those who will put forth the
effort that must precede success.
Those who have succeeded in this
one task of potato raising, trace their
accomplishments to industry, Of
course, and to a study of conditions
and needs. But they could not have
reaped such harvests If industry and
determination had not been fortified
by ideal conditions Of climate and soil.
Such conditions prevail in the agri-
cultural districts of Idaho. There the
ground Is rich and eager. There the
climate is conducive to the outdoor
task. There the scheme of irrigation
has been so well prepared and is so
unfailing in its supply that growing
crops have water when they need It.
With water, sunshine and cultiva-
ton to bless the crops at proper in
t~ervals, the growing of potatoes, or
any other agricultural or horticultural
industry in Idaho, is as sure of abun-
dant cash returns as any of mans
tasks can be.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11

At a recent wedding a baby had
shrleked without intermission to the
great annoyance Of the guests, etc.
AS the bridal party was leaving the
church a slight delay occurred. One
of the guests seized the opportunity
to say to the first bridesmaid:
What a nuisance babies are at a
wedding!"
Eyes, indeed" answered the brides
maid, angrily. when 1 send out in
vitations to my wedding I shall have
printed in the corner, No babies ex-
pected. Judge.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
INSURANCE DECREASE SHOWN.
Volume of Business Written Four Million
Below Former Year.

Jacksonville volume of fire insur-
ance written in Mississippi during the
year 1910 showed a decrease of nearly
$~4,OOO,oOO, as compared with 1909, ac-
cording to statistics compiled by Insur.
ance Commissioner T. II. Henry.
The total volume of business written
or renewed in 1909 was $1OO,213,815,
while the volume written and renewed in
1910 was only $156,33 ,142.
Premiums collected for 1909 amounted
to $2,914,465.26, as compared with $2,-
S35,177.98 for 1910.
Losses incurred in 1909 were $685.
O89,31, against 50, 1854, 2O9.16 1t is thus
evident that, although the volume of
business for 1910 was smaller, the losses
were somewhat heavier. The ratio of
loss to premiums in 1909 was COS, and
in 1910 the loss ratio to premium was
1886.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
Now He Doesn't Believe II.

A Cleveland man was reading some
Jokes about how the English weren't
so slow as they are supposed to be
to get a joke. He believed it, too. So
he tried his theory on a British guest
Of his.
did you ever hear Mark Twain's
Joke about how the report Of his
death had been greatly exaggerated?~
he asked.
mo" answered the Englishman,
eagerly, "but I'll wager it was good.
What was it?"-Cleveland PLAIN
Dealer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
FOUR OFFICES NOT IN CONTEST.
Governor, Auditor, Superintendent and
Supreme Court Clerk U~noprosed.

Jackson.-Only four of the fifteen
state offices to be awarded by the voters
of Mississippi at the polls in August
have less than two contestants.
The only two officials now in office
who have no opponents for reelection
are Prof. ]. N. Powers, state superin.
tendent of education, and Hon. George
C.. Myers, clerk of the supreme court.
Hon. Earle Brewer is still going it for
the go%vernorship, and has now reached
the point where there is not even a re-
mote probability that he will have op.
position.
Similarly, Hon. D. T. Thompson has
no opposition for the office of state
auditor, and it looks like he will capture
that honor without a contest. He has
rendered efficient service during the past
four years as deputy auditor.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11

Jackson.-Quarterly reports have been
filed by three Mississippi railroads in
the office of the railroad commission,
and, strange to say, all three reports
showed a decrease over the net reve-
nues for the corresponding quarter in
1910. This is not taken as a criterion
of hard times, however, by local bust
ness men, as the general impression is
that in all lines of business there has
been a substantial increase in profit.
The three roads which appear to have
experienced a slight reversal of prog,
ross are the A. & V. Queen & Cres-
cent?, the New Orleans & Northeastern
and the Mississippi Central.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
Would Organize Gideons.

Jackson.-A call has been sent out by
E. G. Robin, a Jackson travelling man, in
which he seeks to interest the knights
of the grip generally in this section in
the formation of a Jackson or Missis-
sippi camp or band of the Gideons. A
few energetic men of the order have
already made their influence felt by the
distribution Of Bibles at hotels and on
railroad trains, and Mr.. Robin hopes
to organize such y band here, where
there is some good material
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
A WalI-In the Near Future,

"Drat them ~plutocrats! They're
grinding down the poor worse every
day. There l was maxim ez high ez
$29 a week commission fer ketchin' au-
tomobile speeders, an now what do
they do? They take to flynn ma
chimes an cheat a poor man out of his
Twin, the hogs."-Judge.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
HopeIessly outcIassed.

Mrs. Caswell, while you were in
Venice did you e the Bridge of
Sighs?"
ooh, yes; l saw what they called
that. But, my land, I've seen bridges
ten times its size without aver going
out Of Pennsylvania"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
Waiting for Harmon.

Gulfport.-If current signs shall fail
mot, this city-bythe-sea will entertain
some very distinguished visitors during
the coming months. 1t is expected that
Gov. Judson Harmon, Ohio's presiden-
tial probability, will make a short stay
at the Great Southern Hotel, address
ing the people of South Mississippi at
this point. The Commercial Union has
also extended an invitation to President
Taft to visit Gulfport during his South
ern tour, and this invitation is given in
all good faith with considerable hope of
acceptance.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
A Distinction,

Jim may not be a successful man."
said the optimist, "but he's full Of pos
sibilities."
Perhaps" grunted the cynic, but
not Of probabilities"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
Harsh.

Gerald-Coffee keeps me awake.
Geraldine-Me, too; l always drink
an extra cup when I know you arc
coming to call.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
On the level.

do you assimilate your food,
aunty?"
mo, 1 doesn't sab. l buys It open
an honest, sah."-Woman's National
Daily.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11

Every mar is Just enough Of a liar
to keep himself amused.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTRLRs6
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing 1t Is simply Qulnlne and Iron in a taste.
less form. The .Quinine drives out the malana
dealers for 30 years. Price 80 cents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-05-11

The only proof against disappoint
ment is to expect the unexpected
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

In contrast to the idea-all too prev
alent-that one cannot make money
raising stock on less than from 100 to
200 acres may be cited the experience
of a Pennsylvania dominic who kept
thirty head of stock on fifteen acres,
growing all the roughage for them on
this area, and who by prudent man
agement was able to pay off a mort
gage of $1,000 on the place in the
course of seven years. To add to his
troubles, the farm was badly run
down at the time he bought 1t. While
the account does not state, it is fair
to assume that at least half of the
stock kept consisted of dairy cows, by
the keeping of which the building up
of the fertility of the soil was an easy
matter.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27
Stockholders Notice.

In accordance with Article Five Para
Crap one OF the Charter of the st. Landry
Cotton Oil Co., as amended June 3. 1901. no.
tfce is hereby given that the annual cleo
ton OF seven stockholders to serve as q
Board of Directors for the term Of one year,
win be held at once Of the j Com
pany in the CITY OF apeIousas, Louisiana,
on Monday, June 5, 1911. between the hours
of O'Clock a. m and 3 O'Clock p. m.
ST. landry CafETQN OILC0.,
J.. X. Norman. President.
may21.-~A. Z. StagR, SectvSR4eaGurer.a+@s
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

Kansas legislators are to be com
mended for a piece Of legislation lately
passed, at once sensible and merciful,
which makes it possible to use the idle
convicts in the state ~penitentiaries in
the building of a highway from Leav.
enworth to Kansas City, Kan. The
taxpayers will get a return from the
labor Of the conyicts. and the latter
will be the better for the physical ex-
ercise and fresh air which they will
get.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

President Taft is to be commended
for refusing to pardon w. N. Jones, a
rich business man of Portland, Ore,
who was recently sentenced to serve
four months In prison and pay a fine
of $4,000 for the part he had in land
frauds in the northwest.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

While other members of the animal
kingdom may fail to multiply as ma
ture intended, it is pretty safe to as
sumo that the old frosted cared brindle
tabby cat will some warm morning
soon lead her bevy of kittens from
some well protected and secluded spot.
This kitten crop is one that is not re
duced by frost. blight or drought.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

A tablespoonful of spirits of cam
phor stirred in a gallon of water
makes a very good solution with
which to spray plants that are af-
ficted with the green lice. This spray
fixes the lice and does not harm the
foliage plants. to which it is applied.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

TakOn Tin by the undersigned on his
Iuh0n UP plantation near Grand Cotaau,
one black horse about 70 years old, no
brand small star In 1rehead, white spot
on right hip, foretop trimmed, had harness
marks when appeared, has been on place
since last December. Can't keep him out
as be is O fence jcmper
The owner is hereby notified TO come for
ward. prove property, pay costs and take
animaIaway.
WM. BRINKHAUS,
nnay6.6t Grand Coteau. La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27
MORE DEAD FLIES
IN THE PRECIOUS OINTMENT.

Pastor Russell Points Out More De-
ceptive Additions to the Word of God
Contained In Our Common Version
Bibles, but Shown to Be False Be-
cause Not Found In the Oldest Greek
Mss.-One of These "Flies" Has
Moulded Accepted TheoIogy-Dead
Flies Cause the Apotheeary's ONT
ment to Stink-Ecclesiastes 1851.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

There is no better material of which
to build hen or hog house than the
clay hollow block. Its use means that
the structure will be both dry and
warm.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

Fifty cents invested in a pair or rub
bers may save So in doctor bills, with
plenty of misery thrown in.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

Not long ago l
pointed out t h t
the last W
verses of st. Marks
Gospel, in our Com
mon Version, a
s~purious-so recog-
nized by all schol-
ars, because these
verses a r e not to
be found in any Of
the oldest q
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27
CLASSIFIED D

CLASSIFIED ADS
Will open a dairy on May 18th,
and will furnished pure Jersey
milk. Regular customer will be
supplied with bottles. Guaran-
tee to deliver pure milk in all
part of town. M. D. Chanove,
phone No 66. ap 20 Emo.
When thinking of a typewriter
think of a L. C. Smith, for sale
at Jacobs News Depot Co. my6-4t
FOR sALE-2-8 inch pumps.
same as new. For prices and
descriptions, write to Frank
Brinkman, Pitreville, La.
may Is At.
Graded Jersey cows with
young calves for sale, apply to
T.. T. Tarlton, Grand Coteau, La.
may 13 At.
FOR SALE foot cord wood
for sale in car or half car lots
Oak, Gum and Ash mixed. All
perfectly dry, split wood. The
Oak and Gum burn as well as the
Ash. $2.50 for full cords on cars
at O.. Gee depot or S3.0 90 deliver
ed at house. Secure supply now
at these prices and have dry
wood.
E. K. Eastheam, Phone 273.
P. o. BOX 422, Opelousas, La.
may Is At.
Seed Rice for Sale.
$50 sacks. of last years i'm
ported Honduras seed. Guaran-
teed free Of red, price $3.75 ped
sack.
Address Ernest Savoy or Ber-
trand Barousse, Church Point,
La. apr 20
To those who have pastures in
tested with brush and Briars:
200 half breed Angora Goats for
sale at So. F. O. B. cars. J. P.
Savant, Whiteville, La.
may 20 At.
F. M. McCorkle, Opelousas,
La, will buy potatoes in car load
lots, or less. Phone $50.
Notice.
| am applying for a pardon.
may6-6t R. T. PHILIBERT.
5 or 6 doses 1865" will cure
any case of Chills and Fever.
Price, 25c. may 20
Window Shades, Curtain Scrim,
Mosquito Bars, Bath Towels,
Canvass Shoes and Sandals for
children at
D & CASTILLO.
may 20-4t
Milk Crooks, Butter Churns,
Water Coolers, Preserve Jars,
Ice Cream Freezers at
D & FIELDS.
may 20-4t
Come see our Big
Values in our ten cent line of
Enamel Ware.
P. T. BLACKSHER & SONS.
may 20-4t
We want you to get our prices
on Fancy Groceries, Flour, Grain
and Feed Stuffs before buying
elsewhere.
DARDEAU & FIELDS.
may 20-4t
If you don't get your paper,
maybe you forgot to pay up.
Write the manager. He will give
it prompt attention. may 20-4t
Are you looking for a gradual
ing gift? How would a pretty
burnt leather alligator cover,
embossed poem, or a Christy or
Fisher book please you. Maybe
a Waterman Fountain pen would
suit. We have them. Jacobs
News Depot Co., 0pelousas, La.
Mail orders filled promptly.
may27-3t
Ladies can make good money
during the summer months by
soliciting Insurance. Write us
for agency.
Il. AND j. ROOS,
1aOpel0usas, La
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

In all the territory where soft coal is
relied upon chiefly as fuel for the
kitchen stove it is the very bane of
clearly housewives, smearing their
floors. soiling the wall paper, dirtying
dishes and b~lackenfng wearing apparel.
The chief fault with this kind Of fuel
is that under. the conditions which
usually prevail a complete combustion
Of the coal is not secured-that is, the
smoke and SCOT are not consumed but
clog and retard the stove, the pipes
and fues. While the trouble cannot
be entirely done away, 1t ran be mate
rally improved by replenishing the
stove more frequently and breaking
the coal up into finer pieces. If at
hand 1t will be found a great help to
use either cobs or wood with the soft
goal. In some localities it is possible
10 get coke from which the oils and
SCOT producing elements have been
largely removed. This makes a very
hot fire and will have to be watched
closely and renewed quite frequently.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

Ladies can make good money
during the summer months by
soliciting Insurance. Write us
for agency.
Il. AND j. ROOS,
aOpelousas, La
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

It is only recently that the full value
of rape as a pasture for growing pigs
has come to be fully realized, and this
only by the most progressive hog
raisers. One acre of a good stand of
rape will furnish pasture for from
fifteen to twenty-five hogs, depending
upon its rankness and thriftiness. The
plant prefers a moist, cool soil, full of
humus. and should be sown in the
spring as soon as the danger of frost
is v If ~broadcasted, from six to
eight pount' seed should be used
per acre. If drilled. as Is sometimes
done. in rows from twenty to thirty
inches apart. from three to five pounds
will answer. Excellent results are
also secured by sowing about FIVE
pounds Of seed on a part Of the land
to he devoted to OATS and clover. the
latter seed being put in after the rape.
In this ease the rane will terminate
and grow slowly until the oats are
cut. after which 1t will grow more
rapidly. or the oats. clover and rape
patch may be used as a pasture as
soon as 1t gets six c seven inches
high. no attempt being made to har-
vest the grain. Such pasture gives an
excellent variety and together with
corn and oil meal and such milk or
buttermilk as is available makes pos
sible very economical pork production.
Rape IL sometimes sown with satisfac-
tory results as late as June is. but It
will not do well II the weather is dry
anrino the weeks fnIlnwin0
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27
Notice.

| am applying for a pardon.
may6-6t r. T. PHILIBERT.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

5 or 6 doses 1865" will cure
any case of Chills and Fever.
Price, 25c. may 20
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

F. M. McCorkle, Opelousas,
La, will buy potatoes in car load
lots, or less. Phone $50.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

Are you looking for a gradual
ing gift? How would a pretty
burnt leather alligator cover,
embossed poem, or a Christy or
Fisher book please you. Maybe
a Waterman Fountain pen would
suit. We have them. Jacobs
News Depot Co., 0pelousas, La.
Mail orders filled promptly.
may27-3t
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27
Seed Rice for Sale.

$50 sacks. of last years i'm
ported Honduras seed. Guaran-
teed free Of red, price $3.75 ped
sack.
Address Ernest Savoy or Ber-
trand Barousse, Church Point,
La. apr 20
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1911-05-27

warm.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-18
KAUAI VS. THE
CAVALRY TEAM

The management of the polo tourna.
ment wish it made plain that there is
no charge made for automobiles at.
tending the polo games unless a place
is taken in the reservation.
If no space is booked, owners may
park their machines where they wish
to, having entered the ground at the
cost Of a dollar head.
All three teams practiced yesterday
afternoon. There will be no practice
today in order to allow the ground to
be put in as spick and sian order as
possible. All the players and ponies
engaged in tomorrows game are re,
ported to be as we'll as possible.
The teams in tomorrow's game will
take the field as follows:
Kauai-Arthur Rice, /; John Malina
.; Charles Rice, 8; Phillip Rice, A.
Cavalry-Lieut. P. Sheridan, 1;
Lieut. A. Hanson, 2; Capt, Forsyth
8; Lieut.. Quekemeyer, A.
George Angus will referee.
1t is to be hoped that the crowd to
morrow will be a large one. The pole
being played is better than has ever
been the case in local tournaments,
and there is certainly no more agree
able way of SPENDING an afternoon
than to witness one of the tournament
contests.
The expenses of the game are heavy,
however, and the efforts of these in
dividuals who have done so much to
keep polo well in the van of local
sports deserve that public apprecia'
ton which can best be expressed
through the attendance statistics.
Polo is a clean game and essentially
purely sporting one. There is nc
.aint of professionalism in it, and il
Hawaii, anyway, it is played for the
love and SPORT of the thing, and abso
utely apart from any financial consid
erations whatever. AS such it should
al pearl irresistibly to all lovers O.
straight, square, thrilling sport.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-18

Cricketers will note that there is to
be practise game at Makiki tomor-
row afternoon, starting at $3.50
o'clock, and all wielders of the willow
are invited to participate. 1t is much
to be regretted that the king of Brit
ish games should be so neglected in
Honolulu where there are so many
who profess and call themselves"
Britishers. 1t looks as if the large
attendance at some recent games
here was due to desire to be seen
rather than to a love of the game it.
self Now is the time for the real
cricketers to show themselves!
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-18
OLD ATHLETIC PARK SCHEME
IS NOW COMING TO A HEAD

No sooner is the talk of a JaI anese
racing association started than the
proposition of starting another track
is preached.
This time it is the project in con
nection with which h. w. Shingles
name has been freely mentioned for
some time past
There have been rumors for months
that local business men and others
were preparing to finance a track to
be run in connection with a public
amusement park, and various sites
have been mentioned, prominent
among which a piece Of land on the
beach road near Sheridan street
owned by the Ward estate.
It is now learned that the scheme is
about to come to a head, with the
Waterhouse Trust Company as spon-
sors, and that it includes a race track,
rolo field, cinder track, baseball dia-
mond stables. garages. dressing-rooms
and an immense grandstand and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-18

bleachers.
The site favored is the Fairchilu
property on King street opposite Vida
villa, now used as a flower and vege-
table garden The land will have to
be drained and filled, but these opera
tions will not be particularly difficult
or costly.
1t is probable that company will
soon be formed and the stock put on
the market for subscription.
The amusement park scheme is a
good one and, well managed, should
lay well from the start.
This fact is evidently thoroughly
appreciated by the promoters of the
King street enterprise, for it only took
an announcement of the formation OF
a japanese syndicate to purchase a
piece of land back of the Jail for the
same purpose to make them come out
from cover with something like def
mite statement as to what their plans
are.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-08-18
Fine JOB Printing, Star Once.

yard dash, 44O yard dash, $50 yard
run, one mile run, 120 yard high hur-
dies, sixteen pound shotput, running
high and broad jumps and pole vault.
A relay race between the various or
CARNATIONS of the Alliance will also
be run off. Medals will be given to
the first and second men in each
event.