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The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26

of votes cast In the election shall be
selected by the convention as delegates
to the National Convention, and the
candidate for Democratic nomination
for President receiving the highest
number of votes cast in the State at
the election, the delegates from the
State of Mississippi shall be instructed
to cast their votes In the National Con-
vention for said candidate, so long as
he is a candidate before said conven-
tion.
Resolved further, That any white
democrat who desires to become can
didate for National Committeeman from
the State of Mississippi may have his
name placed upon the ticket as cam
didate, and for which he shall pay the
sum of $4,000, which shall go towards
the expense of printing the ballots and
the person receiving the highest num-
ber of votes cast for said position in
the State, the State Convention will
be requested to select said person as
National Committeeman from the State
of Mississippi,
Resolved further, That if any voter
votes for more than four delegates from
the State at large, or more than two
delegates from his Congressional Dis
trct, his vote shall not be counted.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26

With our clubbing arrange
went, we can furnish the Stark
vile News and either of the
following papers:
Commercial. Appeal (week) 81 25
The Southern Ruralist 1.25
The Home and Farm 1.25
Ii you can't call personally,
send in the amount and be en-
rolled. The best cash offer of
the season for a short time.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26

A committee consisting of Chairman
was named to select the temporary
chairman of the State Conyention to
assem- BILE in jackson on May Is, 1912.
There being no further business, the
committee adjourned subject to the
call of the chairman.
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26
Three Years Cotton Crops

Census Bureaus Tabuation of Cotton Grown in Mis-
sissippi for the Years 1909, 1910 and l9ll-De-
vastaton Wrought by Boil Weevi in South
western Counties Shown by Great
Decrease in Population
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26

number bales of cotton counting round bales
half excluding nters the of 1909 1911
inclusive
The Starkville news. (Starkville, Miss.) 1902-1960, 1912-04-26
One-Legged Man Gets Two
Year Sentence.

Vickburg, Miss, April 80.
Horn, a one-legged man, was
yesterday conyicted of killing.
Roscoe Shropshire. bridge work
man, and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary.
Tt will be remembered that Mr..
Shropshire was native of Stur-
,gis, where his mother now re-
sides and a large connection of
klnfolkS.
Rev. T. z. Browne preached at
the Cotton Mill chapel at 4
o'clock Sunday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
State Forestry Association Meets.

The field meeting of the State For estry association was held in the Law. son woods, Union, Wednesday. It was an enjoyable and instructive occasion, about 75 from all parts of Connecticut and some from Massachusetts being present. Luncheon on the basket picnic plan was served.
 The pine forest Is one of the finest in New England. Trees l50 years old, tall and straight as an arrow helped bring out the enthusiasm.
 Professor Chapman Of the Yale for estry school read paper on matured pines and their treatment as a source of income He pointed out that bar. ren field seeded with pine within 5O years would pay per cent on the in- vestment for the whole time.
 State Forester Philley read a paper by Professor Spring, former state for ester, now Professor in Cornell uniyer- sity, on "Taxation of Woodland" He pointed out the difficulties of an equit- able assessment and the two ways of taxation: either by assessing each year the nominal value at the beginning and a tax al the time it is sold and cut, or gradual increase in valuation each year as the timber matured.
 There were six present from this city. The day was ideal and was thor oughly enjoyed
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
SOME HOT DISHES FOR COLD
 NIGHTS

There Is nothing more satisfying and warming on a damp. chilly night than 8 good bowl of hot soup. Cream soups of different kinds may be had every night in the week, and the va r1sty not run out
 One may have tomato bisQue. thick eniug the cream of tomato for change. or potato with a little onion and milk makes most sppetzing soup
 Another faYorfte dish Is:
 Spanish Rlce-Into . buttered ba- king dish put a layer of cooked rice, sprinkle with finely cut broiled ham, or fried ham, a sprinkling Of onion grated and seasoning of red and green pepper chopped, salt and then another layer of rice. Pour over 6 generous amount Of tomato, and bake until thoroughly heated through. The sea soning of this dish will make or mar It.
 Southern Rice-Melt g tablespoon ful of butter in a frying pan. add a clove If garlic and large chopped onion. a cup of washed rice. Keep stirring the rice until 1t is slightly brown and crisp. Then add cup of tomato and fill the pan with boiling water. Cook until the rice Is tender without stirring If possible. as each grain will stand out by itself.
 Chicken stew-Cut up a chicken with a clove Of garlic and two small onions; cook until half done, then add the following sauce:
 Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter in a frying pan; add tablespoonful of four and generous sprinkling of cay enne. When well cooked add salt and a cup of tomatoes; stir and cook, add ing salt and sage, if liked.
 Poached eggs are very nice for supper dish with the above sauce.
 A mixture Of lard and suet makes very desirable fat for almost all uses that lard would be put to. The soft beef fat is the best
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
BLUES RECEIVE
 ROYAL WELCOME
Guests of Honor at Governors
 Foot Guard Banquet
TOASTED BY THE GOVERNOR
Military Company the Rlehnnono Blues, from Virginia Entertsinea- Speech Of Simeon z. Baldwin
 Scene Brilliant One.

Hartford.-The "RichmOnd Blues" were the guests Of honor of the First Company, Governors Foot Guards. al a banquet ln the Hotel Carde. The dining hall was elaborately decorated for the occasion. and with the showy uniforms of the two commands the scene was a brilliant one. Governor Simeon F.. Baldwin delivered the prin- cipal speech, saying. ln part. T might almost think, as ! look about me that the wheels of time had gone back year, and that vas enjoying the hospitality Of the Richmond Blues Ia Richmond IL vas pleasant trip sgutnwards that ] took last fall. under me escort Of the First Company of he Governors Guards The day at Richmond vas bright. and the e7eH- lns vas made brilliant by the ho4pi- lallfy of the Blues.
 Strength of Government
 "The strength or our government lies n the free and friendly iater- course of state with state. At the beginning it was a weak government because we had DO center. and be cause he means Of interstate com munIeatlou were 90 meagre The steamboat first. and then The railroad. and telegraph and telephone and dally neW spaper have made the eiti- zen Of each state feel with conscious pleasure that he is also q citizen Of fhe United States They have brought inc citizens Of all the states close together They have largely uni fed the life of The people. by unifyiHg their ideas through the influence of ihe press. Vlsits Ike this Of the Blues to Connecticut, in kind return of the visit by the Guards to Rich mond. are forces acting in the same direction. Both companies date back to the eighteenth century. l see no reason why they should not live on to share the life Of the eightieth.
 Brave Deeds Will Never Fall.
 War may. before then, pass away I hope IL will. But the memories of brave deeds done on the American battlefelds will never fail History will repeat the story from generation 10 generation, and there will always be a place In popular regard for such venerable commands as the Cover nors Guards and the Richmond Blues. perpetuating as they do. and will. the costumes and the memories of for. mer age"
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Baptist Notes
J Harold Bowen was the B. |. P. leader Sunday evening.

]. Harold Bowen was the E. |. P L leader Sunday evening.
 Pastor Stubbert preached a strong, searching sermon Sunday morning from 1 Thessalonians 3:17, tAnd so shall we ever be with the Lord.H In the evening he spoke on "Meeting Je- sus' and made 1t plain that each one present had the right and power To meet his Lord, as the Master was d. ways ready to be called, and never turned away from repentant soul.
 Rally Day services will be held Sun- day morning. Good singing is ex peeted.
 The Ashford Baptist association held al Thompson was attended by the following from our church: Rev. J, K. Stubbert and wife, Rev. B. F. Benoit and wife, Dr. J. B. Kent and wife, Clarence l.. Pierce and wife, samuel Rich and wife, Thomas Finch an and wife, Mrs. ]. B. Bowen, MT Clayton ThurbeT, Mrs. w. II. Tyler, Miss Jennie Willis, Miss Florence Stubbert, Mrs. Ida C. Kennedy, Mrs. r. A. Libby, N. A. Ballard and wife, Mrs. Clinton Manning, H. W. Thomp- son and wife.
 14e was the Bible school attendance on Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Rich will entertain the Ladies Aid sewing meeting this Fri day afternoon at her home on Wood stock avenue.
 It was the general opinion that the Thompson meeting was "the best ever.h The spirit of love and conse- eration pervaded every session and the hospitality was bountiful. The beauti- ful house of worship was much admir- ed and the thoughtfulness and cordial ity of the young pastor is "greatly to be praised
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Tom kippur.

lom kippur, the holiest day in the religious calendar of the Jew began at sunset last Friday.
 The holy day is also a fast day from sunset until sunset Saturday when the Israelite is expected to give himself up to prayer and repentance. The celebration in the synagogues be- gins with the evening service, called kol Nidre, from its opening words. Throughout the day Saturday A con- tinuous series of services is held, which toward the middle of the afternoon is marked by commemorative service for the dead. The service ends with the invocation of Gods name and the sevenfold exclamation, "The Lord, He is God. v
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Teacher s Institute.

A teachers institute will be held in the new High school building al Put nam on Saturday, September 2s, 1912.
 There will be four speakers.
 j F.. Wignot, superintendent of the Putnam schools, will speak at ten on history. Al eleven, Harry Houston, supervisor of writing in the New Ha- ven schools, will speak on "Plans in Penmanship Lessons" The secretary of the state board of education, Charles D. Hine, will speak at half past one on Flown study" At half past two Miss Miriam S. Skidmore, supervisor Of training teachers in the Williman- tic Normal school, will teach short poem 10 a class of pupils and will thus show how to use short poems in a reading lessons.
 In another room there will be an eX- hibit of written work in language and arithmetic and seat work for lower grades on geography, language, read ing and history.
 Everybody interested in education is cordially invited to attend. Teachers are urged to profit by this meeting.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
The Annual Meeting of the Lumber
 Manufactures Association.

The annual meeting of the lumber manufacturers association of southern New England will be held at the hotel Garde, Hartford, Conn.,, Monday, September Soth, 1912, at II a. m. For the election of President, Viee-Presi- dent, Secretary and Treasurer for one year, and two Directors:for three years, and the transaction of such other busi- ness as may be brought before the meeting.
 The Directors recommend lthat the Association pay for the dinner of all members who attend the Annual Meeting, and that lumber and tie manufacturers who are not already members of the Association, be invited to attend this meeting and join the Association.
 Come 10 the meeting and get ac. auainted with other lumbermen.
 iC. A. TII.IINGHAsT, Secretary
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
conrreraiional ehurrh Notes

Oct. sih Wiil be observed ss Rally and Promotion Day in the Bible school. Let every member of the sun day school church and congregation plan to be present. Are you 8 Ho- bab.7 Mrs. l.. fE- Ware secretary 0i the elementary division Of the Massa- eb8sseis Sunday school associ alton. wIli address the school and answer the question.
 Those who gathered in the gymna- sium on Monday evening found the room and tables very attractive: the supper, which was served by Miss Browns class, was a credit to them. The reports by Misses Aurfeyt 5sf- gent, Brown and Wheaton Of the Northfield Summer school were fol- lowed with close attention. Evident ly no one regretted that our Sunday school had been represented at the Northfeld school. Soffh6eld has for another year fully sustained its previ- ous reputation Of being beautiful place. and of having an atmosphere of practical Christian work and suEges- ton which enters into the life of all who attend its gatherings.
 The Bible classes Of Rev. F. D. Sar- gent and F. NJ. Wheaton are to enjoy mystery social at the home of the latter ErFdav aVaVfuV
 The choir rehearsal was pleasantly interrupted Friday evening by the pastor, who assisted by the Misses Sar- gent. gave the singers a delightful treat of ice cream and cake.
 Mr. George Cokell, of the Cokell Studio, South Birmingham, has taken some exceptionally fine photographs Of the choir. Members Of the congre- gation c9n procure copies at a cost Of Sl l.o0 each, by handing their order to Miss Lemira F.. Ellis The photo graphs may be seen in the show win. dows of shaw, the jeweler.
 The beautiful asters which were used in decoration last Sunday were the gift Of MT. \. W. Leavitt
 Mrs. E. N. Wheaton and Mrs F. D. Sargent attended the quarterly meet ing of the Eastern Connecticut Branch of Missions at Hampton last Wednes- day They report a good meeting and B fine program.
 The choir make their fourth visit to the Worcester musical festival next Friday evening, October 4th. They will make the Warren headquar- ters as usual. The party will number twenty one.
 The communion service that was presented to the church by MT. Hiram Brown June 1, 1874, was laid aside nine years ago. the individual cups given by Mrs. Marquis Greene being used instead. Last week MT. Fred Tefft presented to the church cabinet that was placed in the church parlor, in which the old service is, to be kept. NJ rs- Sargent's class is to arrange for a tablet that will indicate the name of donor and date of gift.
 Next Sunday Chaplain Edwards. of the Seaman's Bethel, Vineyard Haven is to be with us and in the morning service will tell us of the work of the Seamanis Friend society. We remem- Der affeetionately the genial secretary of th al society, Rev. (. P. Osborne whose sudden death was a sorrow tc all who knew him. While MT. Ed, wards work is confined to Vineyard Haven he has a wide knowledge of the needs Of sailor men and is heartily de voted to the work of ministering te them. Many of our people have met him on the "Helen May" and vt shall welcome him to our church next Eabbafh
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Stole from Teae her.

New Haven.-Vineenz Daniels. a 13.year-old boy. was arrested on a charge of stealing from his school teacher Miss Nj. Beecher. of Lowell school The latter missed sl90 re- gently, and little detective work on her part brought out the fact that the boy had taken the money while al. tending school The boy Is also charged with making his way Into a candy store and getting away with considerable booty.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Killed His Wife.

Soaked with whlskey and crazed with anger against his wife, because she refused 10 live with him while bis mother was there, Charles Clafey. of No Winter street, this city. shot and killed his wife and seriously wounded himself in an attempt to commit sui- eide at the home of his wife's parents in Windsor Relatives of Mrs. Claf fey said that he was prevented from killing bis two sons only because he did not find his family together.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27

In case of emergency the quickest route to the source of relief is by tele- phone.
 Telephone service actually learns more than it costs. Have you tele- phone2
 Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheum atism k Neuralgia. Entirely vege- table Safe. lsly
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
No Collection to Rrldae.

The public utilities commission gave a hearing on the petition of the city of Danbury asking for an order for the widening of the White street bridge in Danbury. over the tracks of the Dan bury < Bethel Branch of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail road Company There vas no obiec- tion the railroad company simply pre-. senting a revised plan for the widen inR of the bridge, which was accepta- bic to the city authorities.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Marriage ot an Aelress.

Standing beneath an arch of hy- orangeas and clematis. Miss Jeanette Goodwin. daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Francis Goodwin Of this city. WAS married to Lieutenant Harry T. Dayi- son. of England, the brides father per forming the ceremony and using the complete Episcopal ring service. Lieut. Davison is second officer of the White Star line steamship Arabic. which ar. rived in Boston just in time to per init the oficer to hurry to Hartford to keep his wedding appointment The bride is the richest heiress in the state
 "Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil is the best remedy for that often fatal disease --croup. It has been used with sue cess in our family for eight years. TT Ms. l.. Whitacre, Buffalo, N. |.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
p,sblic Library Notes

The col lection Of pictures ssffrans- pouation without steam orkleetricity. on exhibition st Che library illustrates the many dexices of man for carrying burdens The pictures remain al the library until September 59.
 The library has received gifts Of books as follows:
 New Testament in French, copies, from Rev B r. Benoig
 Appleton Journal, S volumes, from Fred Wilcox.
 NEW BOOEs
 Adventures 0f life Greniell An American Citizen Brooks As far as the Last Is from the West
 Bidweli American Wooing DrummOnd Belgisns st Home Holland Bird Life Chapman Cap'n Joe's Sister Lee Cap'n Martha Mar Abbott Chemistry Morgan Chinese Revolution Brown Com poser Castle Fear of Nufem berg Davis Growth and Education Tyler Health, Strength and Power, Sargent Joyce Of the Jasmins Barbour Lay down your arms sutphen Making life worth while Fisher Sian who could not lose Davis MT. Wycherlyis wards Haroen Music and M Musieians Lsrignac New Testament copies h French Panama, the canal, the country and the people Edwards Pleasures and Palaces T0mpkins Principles Of scientific management
 Tavlor Rosemary for remembrance Griffith self control. Jordan Street called straight Dljian Turnstiie Mason Woman and social progress Nearing World l liEe Iu Keller
 JUVENILE
 Animal secrets told Bfeariey Boys book of model aeroplBnes Collins Boy scouts Of the Eagle patrol PaysOn Boy with the [. -. Foresters Wheeler Children in the little old red house
 Douglass Earth and sky every child should know Rogers Folk tales every child should know
 Mabie Golden staircase Chisholm Indian primer Fox King Of the laundering herd Hankes Land we live in Price Motor boys on the wing Young On the trail Of Washington HIll Peep at many lands Walesl iBuxton Shakespeare story book Mclean Travellers fire Johnston Tiny hare and his friends Sykes Mide>awake girls in Winsted Ellis
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Deaths

In the Rhode Island hospital, Sept. 2l, Dennis L. Hilton, aged IS years. Burial in East Thompson.
 In Putnam, Sept. Is, Mrs. John Bayer, aged 39 years.
 In Woodstock, Sept. 20, Carl O. J. Johnson, aged Is years.
 In EasttoFd, Sept. 26, Minnie Alto.
 In Putnam, Sept. 24, Frank Brenan, aged 8 years.
 In Putnam, Sept. "A, Benjamin Franklin, aged q years.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Als1ean proves Eatal.

local store. died az result of injuries suffered when he jumped from third. story window al his residence At first il was thought he suffered only a broken leg but later internal injuries developed Before he died Lisee said he imagined he was getting out of boat He was A years old and un- married
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Annninted hx Governor.

Hartford Governor Baldwin made the following appointments: Henry B. Sargent of New Haven, to be a dele gate to the Manufacturers Export Association national convention in New York City; Frederick l.. Ford. of New Haven. and Robert Cairns. of Waterbury. to be delegates to the na- tional convention of the American Road Builders Association at Cincin- natl
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Dead ln Hose Wagon.

John D Gilbert an honorary mem ber of Nameaug Engine company, No. 2. New London. was found dead in the company's hose wagon. The medical examiner decided that death was due to a chronic disease of the heart. Gil bert had evidently gone 10 sleep in the wagon and passed away without awak- ening. lie was 57 years old.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Births

In Woodstock, Sept. 26, son to Rev. and Ms. H. F. Graham of Union.
 In Woodstock, Sept. 24, son to NIT. and Mrs W. J. Myers.
 In Putnam, Sept. 2l, a son 10 Mr. and Mrs Alden E. Cole.
 In Elliotts, Sept. II, a son to MT. and Mrs. Donahue.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Attorney General Gives Opinion.

Attorney General John II. Light. in an opinion to Secretary of the State Matthew II Rogers, holds that dele gates to nominating conventions are not required to make sworn state ments of their expenses.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Gets Long Prison Term.

Charles Kingsbury, a young Dan bury man, who pleaded guilty in the superior court, Bridgeport, to the charge of criminal abuse of a female child. Jessie Chase. aged l2, was sen tenced by Judge Curtis to not less than five and not more than twenty years in state prison. Ida Chase, who pleaded guilty to having the con trol and custody of the Chase girl and to causing her 10 be used for immoral purposes. was sentenced to from five Co ten years in state prison.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
kIlled hY Frelaht TraIn.

Hartford NuInzi Gotta of 54 Mar ket street was instantly killed by be Ing struck by freight train and Cietro Nenezia was SO seriously in. jured that he was removed to d hospi- tal. The men were working with a section gang and when the freight came into sight they stepped aside. to be struck by step wider than usual
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
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Transformation.

Summer Boarder-"What kind of fish are those, sonny" Mud suckers. But on the bill of fare at the Eagle house they are mountain trout Life.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
charaed with Murder.

Ansonia Eli Mix of New Haven was in New York City and in- tervlewed Giuseppe Maftieo, who is held for the murder of Joseph Baraeo, who was shot to death near South Main street on the night of Septem- Der 4
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Oblivion.

If our man doesn't make record in the legislature" says the Whitsett Courier. we'll send him to congress where he'll be lost sight of and never heard from again"
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
MARRIAGES

Tn South killingly, Sept. Is, Albert Fisk of East killingly and Bernioe Shippy of Foster. 9Ta
 In Hartford, Sept. 24, Ray C. Bos worth of Putnam and Myra Dimon of Hartford
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Foolish Question.

A kid who attended the circus the other day is said to have asked his father; Say. If one O them Arabs would fall of, his horse an knocked his teeth out, would he talk gum ara bic icY''-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Graf Ia Education.

Uncle Joe-weli. Rob. what have you learned at school today? Any thing new? Rob-Yep; how to hI crooked pins in a chair so they'll stay.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-27
Belper Fatally Burned.

Greenwich--Frank Klaus, a Kitchen helper at the Country Club, is in a local hospital as the result of fatal burns received while lighting fire with wood alcohol at the clubhouse.