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The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
T. B. .HoLLoMAN.

eve would like to give the farm
ers the benefit of our experience
with the boil weevil. In 1910 we
planted ten acres in cotton, expect
ing TO get ten bales. We turned
it over to the management of a
free negro; the boil weevil was al
lowed to have its way. The re
suit was, we got one bale, weigh
ing Goo pounds. In 1911 we plant
ed less than S acres, broke the
ground early with double plow,
leaving it fat. Later we laid off
rows with shovel plow, putting in
about 400 pounds acid phosphate
per acre and bedded on it. About
ten days before planting we har-
rowed the beds off. On good Fri
day we started a harrow-followed
by the cotton planter, The cot
ton came up to perfect stand.
When large enough we put a
disc cultivator around it. In a
few days We ran a side harrow a.
round it, followed by hoes. Some
old weevils were found on the cot
ton even that early. When the
cotton was large enough to bear
dirt, we put a cultrvator around
ie, and plowed out the middles
with a turn plow. BY that time
weevils were plentiful.
We got discouraged and thought
we would plow up and plant pea
nuts, but finally decided to make
the fight. So we did by killing all
the old weevils we could find, pick
ing up and burning squares, with
frequent use of cultivator with rod
attached to jar the stalks. We
kept the fight up to about the first
of Iuly. The result was, we made
average bales of about AIS
pounds. / believe if We had kept
the fight up to about the first oi
September, we would have saved
more cotton. After the fight was
stopped, the weevils increased
rapidly, and nothing was left.
They even attacked the half grown
and matured boIls.
Cotton can be made under boil
weevil conditions, but you will
have to fight it. X. w. MilIsaps,
-Hazlehurst Courier.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25

and yet, and get, "No Preacher
Handy" This writer does not
know who constituted this commit
tee of arrangement. If none of the
many pastors in the capitol city
were worthy of occupying a place
upon the extensive program Ger
tainiy some one in line with pres
ent conditions political to the state
might have been induced to per-
form this omitted part in the pro
gram. Some carper may ask why
were there no ministers present as
good citizens upon such occasion!
The answer might be because they
were virtually ignored as class,
and again that their self respect
forbade that they be found any,
where near the center of action
standing round handy. 1T. B.
Halloman in Vicksburg Herald.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
No Preacher Handy.


The above is one of the headlines
of the Jackson reporter for the Her
aid, and the statement is made In
connection with the Inauguration Of
the governor of Mississippi-one of
the great Christian commouwealths
of a great nation which stamps on
its coins I'm God We Trust" and
which annually calls for a day Of
Thanksgiving unto Him as source
of all our blessings. Nothing has
happened in these months of polit-
ical clap trap that has SO accentt-
ated the high pressure of dema-
goguery and fanaticism that has
characterized our political life
Your reporter says that when Chief
Justice Mays asked II it was not
customary to open such proceed
ings with prayer no preacher was
at hand, and that none could be
found standing round handy" as
though on a great occasion like that
of Inducing a chief magistrate Into
his Office, a preacher might be found
standing round handy" begging
for the position as an empty honor.
The fact that Governor Noel came
to the rescue in pointing out the
presence Of one Rev. ! A. Lewis,
Representative from Chickasav
county, does in no wise exonerate
the committee of arrangement nor
mitigate its glariug offense against
the Christian ministry and the re,
lligious denominations of the state.
Who in this day of our polite so,
ciety, with our idea Of self respect
would expect any self respecting
Clergyman TO seek such position
and who with a decent sense o.
pfopriety could respect snch a min
ister Of the gospel : In the press
accounts we have descriptions O
elaborate arrangements for honor
ling our new governor 5 reception
and the inansu all on grea
scale and at All Expense Of NOR
than 5000 are reposiSd through tn
daily papers, The cslFying OF tn
lieutenant governor on the should
ers of his enthusiastic admirers. th
shouts OF applause at every appear
ance Of the White Chief" all tel
1.-the humiliating story that the a
absorbing thought was how sha
we defy men7 Even at the min
flying Of God. In city with ia
! a score OF pastors representing nc
! less than a hall dozen different d.
) nominations: and in The home cit
Of the Episcopal bishop Of the stal
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
NO CAUSE TO DOUBT
A Statement OF Facts Backed by :
Strong Guarantee

We guarantee immediate and
positive relief 10 all sufferers from
constipation. In every case where
our remedy fails to do this we will
return the money paid US for It.
That's frank statement of facts,
and we want you to substantiate
them at onr risk.
Rexall OrderIies are eaten just
like candy. are particularly prompt
and agreeable in action, may be
taken at any time, day or night;
do not cause diarrhoea, nausea,
gripping, excessive looseness, or
other undesirable effects: The y
have very mild hut positive action
upon the organs with which they
come In contact. apparently acting
as a reguiative tonic upon the re-
elaved muscular coat of the bowel,
thus overcoming weakness, and aid
ing to restore the bowels to move
vigorous and healthy activity.
Rexall Orderlies are unsurpass-
able and ideal for the use Of child
rem, old folks and delicate persons
We cannot too highly recommend
them TO all sufferers from any form
OF constipation and Its attendant
IevIls. That's why we back oul
faith In them with our promise o
money back If they do not give en-
] tire satisfaction. Three sizes: /:
tablets 10 cents, 90 tablets IS cents
and So tablets so cents, Remem
Der. YOU can obtain RexalI Rene
dies in Port Gibson only at on
store. The RexalI Store. Th
Pope Drug Co., Joseph Bros.
) Props.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25

Yes.
8. Do You use COW manure as a
fertilizer 7 If so, state the relative
productiveness of land with similar
land on which il is not used 7
83per cem
Conditions in Mississippi Pre-
vious 10 Tick Eradication
Cattle on haod Ioo9-o25,oo
head.
Loss Of cattle annually from tick
fever I8. S per cent-I7r,ooo head.
Value Of cattle that died of tick
fever annually previous to the
eradication Of the tick. at $I247
per head-$2.I32 $40.
Present Conditions
Cattle on hand IoIo-oo7,ooo
head.
Loss Of cattle from tick fever
this year, II per cent-9. 977 head.
Value of cattle that died of tick
fever this year at 1890 per head
-SI38 CSC. 90.
The mortality from tick fever Is
reduced 16I, ,o23 head.
The amount saved annually to
the state by reducing the losses
plus their increased weight and
valuation would be Sc, 238. .21o.
The eradication of the tick from
Mississippi means an increased val-
uatiou and consequently a profit on
the total number of cattle In the
state in 1910 of S6,934, 900,
Estimating that there are an av-
erage of 80 head of cattle per
square mile in the 49, 900 square
miles of territory that has been re
leased from quarantine IN all tue
states it will be seen that the ex.
termination of the tick has bene-
fitted the owners Of 4,44o,ooo cat
tie.
Assuming that the increased val.
uation is practically the same In
all the cleared sections, it is found
that the cattle have increased In
price from $58, ,119, 600 to $50, ,o85,'
$50, net profit Of $2I,q65.78o.
The dipping watts the trick
To eradicate the cattle tick.
J. A. ERNAN,
Inspe1 in Charge.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
County News. 4
Interesting Letters from Our
Regular Correspondents. e
Red Lick

Miss Bertha Davidson had re-
turn Of chilIs, so had to leave
school. She reached home Satur.
daY.
Ye writer made a flying trip to
Natchez the first of last week and
was indeed grieved to find her sis
ter, Miss M. B. Wade, in such
poor health and failing so fast.
Mr.. Arthur Ross, another one of
our boys, has gone into the navy.
Mrs. B. H. Wade is in Port
Gibson With her son, Mr.. Robert
Wade, who has been quite sicks
We were glad to hear this after
noon that he was tree of fever.
We sincerely hope he will soon be
restored TO health and strength.
Mr.. Editor, you won't publish
that Russum road. / tried it again
to day going to Russum to meet
my daughter. / got stuck again,
and in coming we had to go nearly
to Port Gibson, then come through
Gordon. Ye writer is indebted to
Mr.. Louis Till and family for kind
ness shown her daughter.
Mr.. B. II. Wade and Bat Wade
r., spent Sunday evening of las
week at the Indian Camp.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
Opinions
How One Farmer Beat the Boil
Weevil.

How One Farmer Beat the Boil
WeeviI.
Editor ReveiIle:
Appreciating your efforts to en-
courage the farming interests OF
your section, l enclose the clipping
for your Agricultural Department.
The reporter is Thoroughly reli-
able young man and one of the
hustlers of Copiah county.
His failure in 1910 doubtless ez-
plains that of many others-too
much reliance upon the ignorant,
thriftless labor. The saying of the
Ancients, "There is no excellence
without great labor" must in the
presence of the boil weevils have a
modern amendment-''intelligent
labor"
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25

The following facts of the won
derful benefits of tick eradication
were obtained from more than one
hundred Mississippi farmers who
own cattle and have eradicated
ticks from their farms.
/. What were the approximate
annual losses OF cattle from tick
fever In your county from 1900 to
1909 inclusive9
1875 per cent.
2. What was the approximate
value of all the cattle that died!
$2,I32.37o annually.
3. What has been the annual los:
of cattle from tick fever since tick
eradication started 7
II per cent.
4. What vas the average value
of 3 year old steers IN your county
from 1900 10 1909, inclusive
aHc per pound.
S. What is the average value 0
three year old steers nowf
37lc per pound. An increase Q
IS per cent.
s. Is there any difference In tn
average weight of cattle now an
before tick eradication was started
Yes. How much2
| 1917 per cent.
/ 2. + there any Improvement !
the grades Of cattle IN your count
since the work Of tick eradicatio
starteds
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
POPULATION OF MISSISSIPPI.
1877, ia, ss Compared With IL
SS1, ,27O In 1000, an Increase
of 245, ,S44.

Washington, D. c., Jan. IS,
1or2.-A preliminary statement of
the white and negro population of
Mississippi, by counties and prin-
ciDRl cities, as shown by the re-
turns of the Thirteenth Decennial
Census, taken as of April IS, 1910,
was issued to day by Director
Durand of the Bureau of the Gen.
sus Department Of Commerce and
Labor. The statistics were pre-
pared under the direction of Will
liam C. Hunt, chief statistician for
population in the Census Bureau,
and are subject to later revision.
The total population of Missis-
sippi in 1870 was subdivided as to
color ne follows: White, 786,r19;
negro, 1909, ,4s7; all other persons
| indians, and Chinese, Japanese'
and other Asissics), 1868. The
equivalent 6gsres for 1900 were:
WAits, s4I,ses: negro, oo7,63o;
all other, a,44o. For 1890 they
, were: White, s44,Ssr; negro.
| 742,5Ss; all other, a.Ioo.
The negro population consti-
tuted s6.a per cent of the total
population of the state in IoIos as
Against Ss.s per cent in 1900 and
57.s per csnt in 1890.
The increase in the negro popu-
lation since 1900 was at about one
half the rate for the preceding de-
cade, the increase from 1900 to
1910 being Io1,a57, or II.2 pei
cent, rs compared with 81 increase
from 1890 to 1900 of 16s,o7r, OF
az.a per cent. From 1900 to 1910
the white population increased al
a higher rate than from 1890 tc
1900, the increase being, respect
lively, I44,oro, or 2a.b per cent, as
against o6,s4o, or IT. per cent.
The statistics by counties show
a marked decrease in the Dol
weevil counties as follows:
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
FrlghtfuI Polar Winds

blow with terrific force at the fat
north and play havoc with the skin,
causing red, rough or sore chapped
hands and lips, that need Buck
lens Arnica Salye to heal them.
1t makes the skin soft and smooth.
Unrivaled for cold-sores. also for
burns, boils, sores, ulcers, cuts,
bruises and piles. Only rs cents
at ]. A. Shreve's Drug Store.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25
MISSISSIPPI GOVERNORS.
List of Men who Have Served as
Chief ExecutIvss.


The Jackson News gives the fol-
lowing data relative to the govern
ors OF the State:
The men who have served as the
states chief executive In the order
of their terms, are David Holmes,
George Poindexter, Waiter Leake,
Garrard Brandon, David Holmes
(2nd term), Garrard Brandon (and
term). Abram N. Scott, Chss.
Lynch, Hiram O. RunnelIs. John
A. sOuitman, Charles Lynch (2nd
term), TiIshman M. Tucker, Al
bert @. Brown. Joseph ". Mat
thews, jobs A. Quitman (and
tern), John L. Guion, James Whit
aeld, HeHry .. Foots, John J. Pet
tus, Jobs ]. McRss, William Nc
Willie, CharIss Clark, William L.
Sharkey, Benz. Humphreys, Aide
bert Amss, James L. Alcorz, Ridge
lev c. Powers, Aldsbsrt Anea (2ud
tsrm), Jshu n. Stone, Robert
Lowrsy (two tsrns), Joha Il.
stsrs (4nd tsrm), A. ]. McLAzrin,
4. II. Losgius, ]. Z. VardanaH,
=. y. Nssl.
Tiers are now four living sx.
governors, Allebert Ames, of car
petbagger iane, whe resides Ia
Boston, aHd Longins, Vardaman
and Noel.
I've governors, Walter Leak'
and Abran Scott, died while in ct
fee. Ths tsrnsr was sueesede'
by Lieut.. -Gsv. Gerard BFandsn
president sf the senate.
Gov. Runnells vacated the once
and was succeeded by John A
Quitman, president Of the senate
Gov. Quitman resigned in 1851
and was succeeded BY John |
Guion, president Of the senate
The latter,s term assenator did no
expire until Nov. 3rd OF that year
and the senate met on Nov. 24tl
and elected Jas. Whitfield as pres
ident, who served as governor IN
til Ian. 10th, 1852.
Gov. Foote resigned in 1854 an
was succeeded by John ]. Pettus
president Of the senate.
Gov. Clark was removed By fed
eral soldiers in 1865 and was sue
ceeded by Iudge w. L. Sharkey
who was appointed provisions
governor By President johnson.
Gov. Humphreys was remove
by federal soldiers in 1868 and wa
succeeded by Aldebert Ames 9
military governor.
Gov. AIcorn resigned in 187
and was succeeded By Lieut.-Go'
Powers.
Gov. Ames resigned in 1876
prevent forcibIe removal, and vi
succeeded By John NJ Stone, pre-
ident OF the senate, the lieutenan
goveruor having been imPeache
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1912-01-25

Whsp given as soon as the croupy
coueh appears Chamberlain's Cough
Ramedy will ward on a. attack Of
creup and prevent al danger and
cause og anxiety. Thousands oi
msthers use It successfully. SOLD
b. All dealegas
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08
the Warning.

In the photographic office at some
seaport the wireless is sounding. A
message is coming through the void.
1t is a message of peril, coming from
a steamship. 1t warns that a dere-
lict has been sighted squarely in the
path of ocean travel. For days the
men at the station have been wait
ing for word of this derelict. Its po-
sition on the chart has not moved for
a week. They have lost track of it.
Its driftings are as "a mystery.
But now it has come to light. The
message is relayed to the revenue
cutter Seneca, lying by. The Sen
eca has been waiting for this mes
sage. waiting for the derelict's where
abouts to be revealed. And now,
knowing them, it gets up steam and
sails forth-a purger of the seas on
destruction bent,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08
The Attack.

The Attack.
But now the Seneca has steamed
into the province of the derelict.
High in the mast the lookout is cast
ing his eyes on all sides. If he is
not alert the derelict may attack
those on board the Seneca. Self
preservation is strong in vampire.
But now the tip of submerged
mass rises above a distant swell.
Caught in a sudden pitch of the sea
the derelict has revealed itself. From
the lookout's nest the cry sounds.
The speed of the Seneca is reduced
1t moves slowly towards it quarry.
And now the work of Harvesting
electricity for the destruction it must
do begins. From the magazines are
brought mines charged with sixty
pound burdens of gun cotton. From
the storehouses are brought insulat-
ed electric cables and a hand mag
neto A small boat is lowered and
the mines are taken on board. Then
the boat rides over the sea towards
the derelict, risky ride if the swells
are running high.
The Death of the Vampire.
And next comes the work of plac-
ing the mines where they will create
the greatest explosions. If the wreck
is submerged the task is more diff
cult More mines must be used. Elk
quisite care must be employed in
their placing. Finally the explosive
charges are connected by means of
the insulated electric cables, and the
wrecking party draws off to safe
distance The man with the hand
magnetic provides the necessary cur
rent. The decorators of illuminate of
mercury explode. The primers of
the gun cotton are dealt a harsh
blow. The explosion is sufficient to
loosen all the heavy powers of the
masses of wet gun cotton. And then
the derelict flies apart; its back is
broken, it's sides flying through the
air-a scraping and rending of heavy
| planks, the sodden splash as they
| hit the water-the sound of the vam-
/ pire dying.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08
RED RAIN FAIRLY COMMON
Remarkable UprOaF Caused by Ditch
es Being Full of Blood"

Red rain is fairly common, AMI in
May, 1885, there was heavy fall OF
blood red hail at Castlewellan, Coun-
ty of Down, Ireland. The red hue
was not merely on the surface. When
one squeezed the pellets the fingers
were deeply stained.
A remarkable red rain fell at the
Hague in the year 1876. The town
was in an uproar one morning upon
finding lakes and bitches which had
contained water over night now full
of blood" A physician, however,
took some of it from one of the ca
mails, put it under his microscope and
found that it was due to tiny red
animals. all in a state of lively COM
motion. This, however, by no means
treasured the populace, who thought
such a prodigy no less awful than
actual blood.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08
GOV. BROWNS ACRE OF CORN
He Grew 15S Bushels and Is Cham
piOn Corn Growing Governor,

Gov. Joseph M. Brown, who has
just returned from trip to his farm
in Cherokee county, said that while
there he measured the yield from one
acre of corn, and it was found to be
15S bushels. This record certain
ly establishes Governor Brown as the
champion corn grower among gov
errors of Georgia.
The governor said if his father had
been told an acre of land would be
made to produce IS bushels he would
have wondered at it. Governor
Brown remarked that the day is
coming when 40 bushels to the acre
will be considered poor farming in
Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08

Mrs Necie c. Young, living near
Pisgah, Ga, says: Il suffered with
a severe cold, which got so thick in
my throat l could not cough it up.
A few doses of Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound completely cleared by
throat and cured my cold" It will
cure you as thoroughly as it has
Mrs. Young. Dawson Drug Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-11-08
Rooms for Rent.

Three rooms with bath and cleo
trio lights, conveniently located
Price very reasonable Apply to B
c. Perry at Dawson Hardware Co.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-09
Notice..
Oakley. Ida. Feb. 9, 1912

Oakley. Ida. Feb. 9, 1912
There is in my possession one
Red Heller, coming two years
old in the spring of 1912. Mark
ed swallow fork and under halt
crop in right ear and branded
~ on right ribs.
Same was taken up Dec, 81.
1911 by, and at the Residence of.
]. w. Mcbride, of Oakley, Idaho.
Unless owner claims above de-
scribed animal on or before forty
days from date of first publica-
ton same will be sold at public
auction at Littles Livery Stable
in Oakley, Ida. on Goth day
of March, 1912.
S. ID. BAILEY. Marshall.
Village of Oakley.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-09

Oakley, Ida. Feb. 8. II.

Oakley, Ida. Feb. 8. II.
There in my possession One
Roam Heller, white Face white
strip part way along back
Branded NJ on left ribs, and mark
ed crop off and under bit in left
ear, coming two years old in the
spring OF 1912.
Same was taken up Dec. 81,
1911 by and at the Residence OF
ID. B. Wilson, of Oakley, Idado.
Unless owner claims above de-
scribed animal on or before forty
days from date oifirst publication
same will be sold at public auc-
ton at Titles Livery Stable in
Oakley. Ida. on the 20 day OF
March 1912.
S. d. BAILEY. Marshall.
MI Village of Oakley.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-02-09

Mr.. +. H. Hawkins, representing
Salvation Army Workers is in the
city soliciting funds for the further
ance of their work in the different
towns and cities where they operate.
The Oakley Electric Co. has moved
their Office from the Old Post Office
Building to the Oakley Furniture and
Carpet Co., where they have more
room and can display their electric
fixtures to greater advantage.
Mr.. Jack McCammon from the
Raft River is in Oakley this week on
business.
H. A. Belcher arrived from his new
home in Logan on the 5th inst. He
states that his family is much pleased
with their new home and is contented.
Jas. Martindale is in from his sheep
camp on Rock Greek where he has
DecIl InOSC Oh Lnc Winter.
Here is a message of hope and
good cheer from Mrs. C. j. Martin,
Boone Mill, Va, who is the mother
Of eighteen children. Mrs Martin
was cured Of stomach trouble and
constipation by Chamberlain's Tab
lets after five years of suffering,
and now recommends these tablets
to the public. Sold by all dealers.
Walter Kelly arrived in the city
Monday from Canada. Mr.. Kelley
lived in Oakley a number of years
ago and notes many changes since
that time.
Mrs. M. 0. Funk left on Tuesdays
train for Logan where she will do
some visiting for month or two and
probably do some temple work.
Henry C. Smith, brother of H.
H. Smith the Photographer, just
landed in Oakley Tuesday from sunny
Florida. which has been his home for
a long time. He has come here with
the intention of making it his home.
He is Jeweler by trade and it is
probable he will open up a business
of that kind here.
For sprain you will find Cham
berlain's Liniment excellent. 1t al
lays the pain, removes the soreness,
and soon restores the parts to heal
thy condition. 25 and so cent bott-
les for sale by all dealers.
Grand Bow and Weight Ball at the
Anona Friday night. Ladies bring
two bows, one to be drawn by gen
tlemen, and the lady holding cor
responding bow will be weighed at
expense of partner at rate of one
half cent per. Id.
Mr.. Fred Ellison, of Brigham City,
Otan, is visiting MS brothers IN Oak
lev. Mrs. Ellison also accompanied
her husband. Mr.. Ellison was in Oak
ley between twenty and thirty years
ago and is much interested in the
wonderful change that has been
made.
Mrs. Mary c. Langlois, mother of
David r. and Geo. Langlois of Oakley
and Marion respectively. left for her
home in Ogden on Wednesday s train.
Il was permanently cured of Kid
ney and Bladder trouble by using
three SOC boxes Chambers Kidney
and Bladder Pills. My trouble was
Of twelve years standing" Name
furnished on application. Sold ex-
clusively and guaranteed by Peter
sons Drug Store.