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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
GREAT MONEY CROP
Seventy Per Cent of Fleecy Sta
pie Comes From South.
Lands and Climate Exceedingly Well
Adapted to Its Production and
Farmers With intelligence and
Experience DO Their
Work Successfully.

Extracts From Address of 8. A. Knapp.
Delivered at Greenville, Missy
What l have to say to you Is simply
plain talk to common-sense people
about matters that interest them. |
have not come here to give you en-
couragement unless the facts sub
stantiate it. have simply come to
tell you the plain truth. and am In
a position to know the truth about
cotton production.
In the general cotton situation you
have some things to your advantage.
not only here but throughout this
southern country. Seventy per cent
of the cotton of the world is produced
in the cotton states Of the United
States. The two great necessities Of
the world as products of the soil are
food and clothing. 1t is seldom in
human history, II ever before, that
one nation has had a monopoly of
either of these great interests. Such
is your peculiar fortune today that
you produce 70 per cent Of the mate
rial that largely clothes the world,
and clothing is Just as essential as
the food supply.
Look for a moment at the increas-
ing demand for cotton. If you will
note carefully you will observe that
Il has doubled once in about % years.
We may estimate 5000, 900 bales as
a minimum supply on the part of the
United States for the worlds clothing
at the present time; then turn back
% years and We shall find that a lit
tie over 5000, 900 bales were sufi-
Client; and % years prior to that
5000, 900 bales filed the demand; and
% years before that 1900, 900 bales
met the ~exigencies OF the trade. II
we pursue the same line for the fu-
ture. in 1892 It will require &c. 00, 900
bales, and IN 1854 it will be necessary
for us to produce so, 900, 900 bales Of
cotton to meet the demands Of com
merce.
Here is one Of the most wonderful
opportunities for wealth that has
been known within the historic De-
riod. Our lands and climate are ex-
ceedingly well adapted to the produc-
VlOu Ol Tie uccty otdplc, anu the III
telligence of the farmers of the south
and their long experience with cotton
have equipped them to do the work
and do it well. Beside that, our com
mercial interests are founded on the
cotton staple, and 1t is a tremendous
affair to undertake TO change the en-
tire economic conditions of a great
state or of several states.
The three main features of cotton
production which we urg are the
seed bed, the seed and the cultiva.
tion. l will not discuss these topics,
because you are all intelligent plant.
srs and understand the importance OF
having earlS-maturing varieties of cot.
ton, and cotton that puts out fruit
limbs among the FIRST branches. The
necessity of keeping the soil in the
best mechanical condition requires
more or less rotation of crops; other.
wise diseases will attack the cotton
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
PLANS FOR A CONVENTION.
Land Development Association to Hold
Meeting.

Jackson.-The annual convention of
the Mississippi Land Development Asso-
citation will be held this year in South
Mississippi, probably at Hattiesburg or
Gulfport.
This is the decision reached at . meet
ing of the executive committee.
Believing that the promotion of the
growth and progress of South Missis-
sippi, especially in settling the cutovsr
pine lands, is one of thesstate's most i'm
portant problems, the committee deemed
it advisable to have the annual conven-
ton in that section of the state. The
gathering will be held IN June 81 and
22, and the committee is now open to
proposals from the business ~organiza-
tions of Gulfport and Hattiesburg.
frhe finances of the association are in
fVuf-class shape, some good publicity
work is being accomplished through the
managers office, and a program will be
prepared for the annual meeting that
will be of exceptional interest.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
STATE NEWS NOTES
Weekly Budget of News Items Gathered by Our
Special Correspondent at Jackson.
INQUIRIES ABOUT CATTLE.
Possibilities of Mississippi in This Line
of Industry,

OF Industry.
Jackson.-Cattle raising in Mississippi
is attracting a great deal of attention
from other states, and indications are
there will be considerable more develop
ment in this branch of agriculture in
the next few months than has marked
the progress of this industry in several
years.
Several letters have been received in
this city recently from st. Louis, Chi
cago and other places asking for infor-
nation on cattle and hog raising in Mis-
sissippi, the cost Of land, rate of taxa
ton and other information on this sub
ject. These letters are from men who
desire to locate in the South and engage
in cattli raising, because they regard it
as a good money maker.
Inquiries are also made about the cat
tie tick, which is rapidly being eradi-
Gated from the state, railroad rates, wa
ter and pasturage. The letters indicate
that the writer's are interested in Mis-
sissippi as o cattle raising state, and the
fact that the cattle tick is being eradi-
Gated and the entire state will, in an
other year or two, be entirely above the
federal quarantine line, will add much to
the value of Mississippi-raised cattle.
This work is progressing well, and in ad-
dition t, those counties where it is be
ing conducted at present, there are many
other counties that want it.
Good reports are being received from
4L-.n -n,s. .,l--z Al -.~-l. = I-:--
carried OH, and Gov. Noel thinks the
money appropriate for this work by the
legislature is funds well spent.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
MISSISSIPPI JOINS PENNSYLVANIA
In Celebrating Anniversary Of the Bat.
tie of Gettysburg.

Observation-Disclosures is going to join
hands with Pennsylvania in the celebra-
ton of the fiftieth anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg-an engagement
in which Mississippi troops showed the
other side of what metal they were. Col.
w. A. Montgomery, commander of the
United Confederate Veterans, has been
selected as Mississippi's representative,
but it is hoped and expected that many
Others will take advantage of the cheap
rates on the railroads and attend the
ceremonies. Governor Noel has just re-
ceived a report from the Battle of Get
tysburg Commission" giving in detail
an outline 'of what is proposed to be
done to commemorate the great battle,
including the laying of the cornerstone
of the peace memorial.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
THUGS FOLLOW GOVERNOR.
Is Being Persistently Swallowed on the
Streets.

Jackscn.-Will it be necessary for Mis-.
sissippi to employ secret service agents
to protect the life of the governor of the
commonwealth?
Evidence that has developed during
the past few days make it look that way
That the governor has been PERSISTENT
ly Swallowed for several days by IN
known persons, who have the outward
appearance of thugs, is a fact that be-
came known this morning.
The information leaked out through a
remark made by the governor to a per-
sonal friend, the governor has noticed
that he was being persistently followed
by two unknown persons, and they are
always in evidence when he goes on the
street AZ night.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Land Owners Ask 100000.

Understanding that the construc-
ton of the levees on the west bank of
the Mississippi river caused the overflow
OF certain lands on the east bank at
different places between Washington and
Adams county, and that TINS is a ''taking
Of lands" under the provisions of the
fifth amendment to the constitution OF
the United States, claims for damages,
aggregating "a, ooO, 900, have been filed
against the United States, the claimants
being landowners on the east bank OF
chg river.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Field Day in Leake County.

Carthage.-Field day, the first ever
held in Leake county, attracted quite Il
crowd here. Every beat in the county
was represented in the exercises and
prizes were awarded to most of them.
1t is thought by the teachers of the
county that the exercises and sports will
be a great stimulus to the children.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Somewhat SatirIcaI.

A whist enthusiast wrote and p
nshed a book or the game and :
q copy to a famous player for /
opinion Of It. In about a week Y
book was returned to him. with 4
following letter:
my Dear Eir.-Your favor OF /
10th instant, accompanied by ~
book. was duly received. have y
1t very carefully. 1t seems to NJ
very good game, but I don't thin
IL rs good a game rs whist"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
GIRL HANGS SELF IN SWING.
Rope Becomes Caught About Her Neck.
Dead When Found.

Shubata.-A 14-year-old daughter OF
S. r. Nicely, living four miles north of
S~hubuta, lost her life when she was ac.
~cidentally hanged in a swing at he,
fathers home. The child was playins
in the swing and in some manner got
one OF the ropes caught around her neck
Losing her footing, she was. suspended
by the neck in a helpless condition
strangulation preventing her from cali
ing for help.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Order New Road Laid Out.

Clarksdale.-The board of supervisors
has ordered that a new road be laid out
in the Big creek territory, northwest of
Lyon, connecting with the road from
Lyon to the Quitman county line. A
road has been badly needed in this ter
ritory for some time, and the land
owners are greatly pleased that the
board should have considered their needs
and ordered this road 10 be constructed
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Name Good Roads Delegates.

Jackson.-Gov. Noel has appointed a
long list of Mississippians as delegates
to the fourth national good roads con-
gress, to be held at Birmingham, Ala,
May 23, and subsequent dates, and he
is in hope that from the 200 men named
it will be possible to send a very repre-
sentative delegation to the Magic City.
As the governor states, the expense will
be nominal, and it will not entail an ex-
tended absence from home.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
MISSISSIPPI
Mrs. Noel Will Head Party to Attend
D. A. r. Convention.

Ns
Observation-Disclosures will be well rep
resented at the annual convention of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, which takes place at Washing
ton early in April. 1t is known that
five delegates will 60 from tdis state,
and probably more.
Mrs. L. F.. Noel, wife of the governor,
and regent of the jackson chapter, will
attend. She will leave in company with
Mrs. H. c. Tye of Greenwood, Mrs. w.
j.. Nelson of Goodman and Mrs. C. II.
Alexander of jackson, April IA, going
over the Queen and Crescent road, while
Mrs. c. NJ. Williamson of this city, state
regent, will depart about the same time
over the Illinois Central for Washington
to attend the meeting.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
w1LcHER CASE AFFIRMED.
Yazoo Man Must Serve Life Term for
Murder.

Jackson.-In the case of Lee Wilcher,
charged jointly with his si~ster.iu-law
with conspiring to murder his brother,
transferred from YAzoo to Kinds county
for trial, was affirmed by the supreme
court. Wilcher was convicted and given
a life term iE the ~penitentiary, while
the case of his sister-in-law, Lulu VIII.
cher, was deferred pending the decision
Of the court.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

~Jackson.-To manufacture, purchase
and sell all kinds of seatings, desks and
other furnishings and fixtures for opera
houses, churches, Sunday school rooms,
residences, halls, etc., is the object and
purpose of a corporation to be known
as the Capital Manufacturing Company,
which has just been formed in jackson
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Uniform Ice Rates.

misunderstanding Maxwell of the
railroad commission has cited every rail
road doing business in Mississippi to APP
pear here at the meeting of the commits
sior; to show cause, if any they can,
why freight rates OH ice should not be
made uniform all over the state.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Blind Tigers Rampant.

Hattiesburg.-During the week Justice
]. L. Wall and Deputy Sheriff McGilvray
have tried and convicted eight blind tiger
operators and imposed fines a%ggregating
$4,000 and days numbering 600 in the
county Jail.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07
Severe Critic.

Alice-I like Tom immensely !
he's very much the gentleman; !.
he does like to talk about himsel'
Grace-Yes, dear, your knight y
q thousand I's.-Puck.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet =
and Mullen IL Natures great rsne97
Cures Cough, Colds. Group and Wno0'
Cough and all throat and lung trouble
druggists, IS. 600 and e1.00 per botue
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

What Is passing I'd the heart Of
other rarely escapes the observauj
Of one who Ia q strict anatomls'
his own.-Shelley.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

What We are doing speaks !.
greater force than what we are :
ing.-Royst0n.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

what is an indeterminate senteu
par"
"Matrimony, my SON.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-04-07

A fine house will not make the hens
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26

voice! You may have many faults,
dear old Dad, and you may play sec
ond fiddle with the mute on. but
Well miss you when you're gone. To
Dad, ladies and gentlemen. the ace in
LIES pack of cards!"
The excitement was intense when I
finished, and was sure that old Bill
Gray had been set back about ten feet
in the estimation Of the populace.
There was nothing to its
While cheer after cheer arose Uncle
Peter whispered hoarsely, John, you
never said word about my platform.
I'll have to explain my position with
regard to the Increased ost-of- Living
club"
When Uncle Peter rose to address
the assemblage I noticed a stranger
hurrying hither and thither through
the crowd, whispering in the ears of
the men.
Then, just as our Candidate bowed
amiably, and began, Ladies and gen.
lemen," a mighty yell went up and
instantly the assemblage broke,
dashed for the gate and charged wild
ly across lots in the direction of the
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26
The Buoyant Person.

Do you know that the buoyant per-
son oftenest has success? The
strong, bright personality, radiating
cheerfulness, decision and courage is
the one that brings friends and sue
cess wherever we find it, writes Sarah
Tyler Steel in Nautilus. Tenderness,
grace and sweetness need not be
lacking, but the "uplift" must be
there; the radiant personality must
shine from the body.
l know two girls. One has a per.
feet body, her face and form are ex-
quisite The spirit seems cold and
dull. This girl is not truly beautiful;
she does not make friends. The
other girl has small, dark face; she
hasn't single good feature, but she
Is glorious creature to know.
Strength, and an irresistible love of
life and humanity illumine her; she
is adored by a host of friends and
has accomplished more good in her
native town than a host of philan-
thropists. She refuses to have the
"blues;" she refuses to be anything
but wholesome and happy, and she
has had occasion to be both i'll and
unhappy. l wish all girls were i'm
bued with her spirit.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26
Up to Doctor Eliot

The City Mothers club met at the
Hotel Astor the other day, says a New
York letter, just after President Emer-
titus Eliot Of Harvard Lad announced
that every wife should welcome the
stork at least eight times between the
ages of twentyseven and forty. The
mothers looked not II erely shocked,
but sore. They did little scientific
banning of Doctor Eliot between
heats. Isn't the club going to 20 on
record with reply to Doctor Eliot?'
one of the principal members was
asked. THE club have their own
troubles, without bothering about what
Doctor Eliot may think" The seeker
for information was persistent. Sure
IT," said he, "a statement of that sort.
by such a man as Doctor Eliot de-
serves some reply" The leading mem
Der of the Mothers club frowned
again. I'VE will answer Doctor Eliot. /"
said she, ''just as soon as Doctor Eliot
becomes mother"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26
One Solution.

Our question, "how to hang a pair
of trousers on hook that already
has a skirt, two shirtwaists. a cor
set cover and kimona on it," has
brought food Of answers.
One correspondent advises us to use
the back of chair, but the hack Of
a chair unfortunately also has 70 sup
port yesterdays ironing and we daren't
touch that.
In our mail yesterday morning came
this letter:
Dear Mr.. Guest: Take the cuffs Of
the trousers firmly in the teeth and
grasp them at the bosom with the
right hand (the trousers not the teeth
we presume), at the same time un-
hitching the teeth. The trousers thus
form a neat bundle in the right hand
Take piece of strong wire or cord
and place around this bundle and tie
loop in the long end. Slip this loop
over the hook in the closet, allowing
the trousers to remain on the floor.
The next morning you will find them
where you put them, beautifully
creased and wrinkled. Yours sincere
~, D. L.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26

mutually agreed upon by both parties
that this was to be campaign free
from personalities and mud-slinging,
but long before the gong sounded old
Sourface Bill Gray lost his temper
and said things about us which burn
ed his throat as they came Quit"
(Cries of Kill him! kill hint"
which caused Uncle Peter to hastily
move his chair back.)
1--WE don't believe in personalities
or mud-slinging, ladies and gentlemen,
but we will give $4,000 to a charity If
old Bill Gray's heart hasn't COM
plexion like a coal-heaver!"
cloud applause.)
IF, after examination, it is found
that his heart hasn't complexion like
coalheaver, then he loses. Dare he
accept this challenger"
Loud cries of ASK metz
1--WE have noticed, ladies and gen
tlemen, that the opposition is keen to
shower compliments on the women, to
the utter exclusion of the men. No
man may say with impunity that Peter
Grant is not chivalry itself in the
presence of the fair sex. but Is it Jus
tice to the men to lock them up in
the ice-house?"
cloud cries of mo! no." Let US
out!")
why does the opposition heap
compliments on Mama to the exclu-
sion of Papa? Is this true politics? Is
this the Wanted freedom for which
our fathers fought and bled their
country? A miscreant, marauder, is
now, in the form of old Bill Gray,
leering at the ladies and seeking with
sickly smiles to secure their SYM
pathy!"
loud applause from the children,
who thought I was beginning a fairy
tale.)
why does the opposition continu-
ally iterate and reiterate the question,
What is home without a Mother?'
They have made this the one great
political issue of the day. Has the
opposition ever stopped to ask, What
Is home without a Papa? Never, to
the everlasting shame of the opposi-
ton. never!"
tremendous excitement and loud
cheers.)
I'VE are determined to have justice
in this campaign, and no matter upon
whose shoulders the blow may fall
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26
"Who Buys the Chicken for Sunday Dinner?"

before putting his mark on the wrong
side of the ticket. Let's pass the candy
to Papa and put a crimp in the oppo-
sitfOn's plan of campaign
"l'ut how" inquired Uncle Peter.
1--we cooked up speech for you,'
l answered, land it's the goods.
What's more. I've fixed 1T so that
therell be an audience here In half
an hour to hear It,
Great Scott. john" exclaimed
Uncle Peter, II cant make an I'M
portant speech on a half-hour's no.
tice"
ITO the bench for yours" I said.
I'm going to talk for you."
"You-you are-you," he splut-
tered
Sure am" I came back: and
why not? I'll tell 'em you have a mild
attack of tonsilitis and that I have un-
dertaken to read your speech"
"But perhaps l may not approve of
all tho sentiments therein" he in
sisted.
"Approve nothing" I said; I'm
colAlS W AldNC lAl1o opCCNu puL
you on Pleasant Avenue with the push
They'll think you wrote 1t and you'll
be the hit of the show. Now be good
and so gargle your sore throat
Uncle Peter walked off shaking his
head doubtfully. and l prepared for
the audience. which had already be-
gun to struggle across the lawn.
In half an hour there was large
gathering of men, women and children
camped on our premises, and prompt
~ to the minute mounted the ros-
trum.
Uncle Peter, with bandanna hand
kerchief around his neck, sat near me
and put his hand on his forehead from
time to time to indicate that he had
throat trouble.
Ladies and gentlemen" began,
II thank you for this goodly attend
ance, and beg to inform you, with sim
cere regret, that our Candidate has a
severe attack Of tonsilitis and cannot
TALK"
CHEERS and cries of Good!
Good!")
with your kind indulgence shall
therefore read his speech, which, be-
lieve me. is an oratorical effort such
as Demosthenes might be proud of
and which Socrates would gladly call
his own!"
loud cheers, during which Uncle
Peter smiled and took q bowl
Ladies and GentI>m0n:-It Wa
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1911-05-26

under the supervision and watchful
eye of skilled mechanic.
It all depends on the kind Of shop
your boy is working in whether he
should remain there after having serv-
ed his apprenticeship. Generally
speaking, he should quit and 80 to
another, preferably one that makes a
specially of a different class of work,
to enlarge his experience. Although
he is now full-dedged journeyman.
the shop that trained him is not will.
ing to give him full pay Of $3.50 to IS
a day, but will probably advance him
to SIS week or so. Also he can prob
ably make more rapid advancement
by going elsewhere, as he has got
pretty thorough knowledge of all that
is to be learned in the first establish
ment.
Anyhow, he has acquired the
groundwork of his career and is now
ready to take up speciality or to pur-
sue the general lines of mechanics,
rising gradually and steadily, as an
ambitious, conscientious youth will, to
be assistant foreman, at $25 to $35 a
week. foreman at $35 to $50, assistant
superintendent at $40 to SIS, and su-
perintendent from 5000 a month to
thousands Of dollars year, according
to the size and importance of the in
stitution with which he is connected.
During all this period it will be alb
solutely necessary, If your boy expects
to rise above the average, to work and
study outside Of his regular hours Of
employment. No matter whether it IL
attending night school or studying at
home, he must get knowledge Of the
theory of mechanics, as well as me-
chanical drawing and the more tntri-
cate forms of construction.
This is particularly true If he should
desire to take up specially Of some
kind, such as bridge construction, steel
architecture, electrical mechanics,
railroad machinery, mechanical engi-
neering, mining engineering, toolmak-
ing, steam engineering, telephone and
telegraph engineering, etc.; for any OF
these occupations and hundred 9TH
ers are awaiting him. He has the
groundwork to engage in any occupa-
ton having to do with machinery, and
in this machine age, when the most
important lines Of industry have to do
with machinery Of some kind or other,
he has laid the most important corner
stone possible for his lifework. Even
a marine engineer who has been ma
chinist is the one to be promoted to
the highest position In his work, and
the aeroplanist who knows the ma
chinery of his vehicle has every ad-
vantage over those who do not.
Copyright, 1910, by the Associated Lit
erary Press.)