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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

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the division got orders to go to the
front and this young fool was put In
the saddle and told to go in the other
direction. But the engagement came
ON quickly and the horse on which
he sat being like Jobs war charger.
smelled the battle and turning, dash
ed into the thick of the fight.
"'The young fool who rode him
had just enough sense to hang on and
the horse plunged and neighed into
the fray. 1t was miracle that horse
and rider came out of 1t alive.
"'The commander of the division
witnessed what | related, and in his
report to Grant he made special men,
ton of the daring of the fellow. The
result was that the fellow was ap-
pointed a cadet. He was graduate.
| believe, of the Missouri university
before he went into the army, so he
was able to pass here.
"'But what I want to impress upon
you, young man, is this, II this fellow
had not been drunk ne would have
kept his horse from being SO reckless.
And in that case he might not have
been mentioned for bravery, and con-
sequently he would not have been ap-
pointed cadet.
He was good fellow-peace to
his soul-but he owed his education
by the government to his horse
"'And to getting drunk l added.
Well said the old regular, you
know what Lincoln said when some
body told him Grant got drunk
"And with that he turned away, evi-
IDENTIFY satisfied with mis- lecture"
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RECALLS TRAGIC EVENT
Loss OF Chinese Manof War Causes Renewed
Of Maine Explosion

Recently there has been a good deal
of quiet discussion among naval men
concerning the explosion of the
Maine, excited by the news which
arrived from China that the warship
Kai Chin exploded and sank within
thirty second while lying in the Yang
tse-Kiang river, killing $50 officers
and men.
The explosion Of the Maine was
one of the most mysterious affairs
that ever happened in naval history.
Notwithstanding the report of the
board of inquiry into the manner of
her loss, there are naval officers who
maintain that the cause of the ex-
plosion Of the Maine has never been
cleared up. They say that no positive
evidence was adduced to show that
the Maine was exploded from the out
side, although the report of the board
pointed out many significant facts
which supported this contention.
On the other hand there was some
evidence tending to show that the
explosion was of interior origin.
Among this was the fact that about
half an hour before the explosion
there was an unaccountable and sud-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

MENACE TO FORESTS
ureat Demand for Turpentinc May
Have the Effect of Destroy.

Rave the Effect of Destroy.
ing Piney Woods.
Biloxi, Miss, Sept. 22.-The jump
In the price Of turpentine has caused
the establishment Of "a large number
OF new distilleries in the piney woods
section Of this state. and grave fears
are entertained that the forest OF long
leaf yellow pine will be seriously i'm
paired by the turpentine industry.
There is heavy demand for Mis-
sissippi turpentine at present, and
there are good grounds for the fear
that within few years there will be
no pine left for turpentine purposes.
Georgia and Florida forests are re-
ported to be well-nigh exhausted, and
the dealers and exporters Of the spirits
are looking to Mississippi to maintain
the supply.
Spurred to effort by the high prices,
the distillers are running their plants
day and night to keep pace with the
demand, and heavy inroads are being
made on the forests. Turpentine is
quoted firm in south Mississippi at AZ
cents, and rosin is quoted from $1.25
10 $3.50 according to grade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
Revision of Assessment Laws

Jackson, Miss, Sept 2.-Some of
the county assessors in Mississippi are
clamoring for revision the assess
ment laws SO as TO allow them more
time and salary for the work, an d
the question will in all probability be
agitated at the next session of the
Legislature. The assessors claim
chat the present system is stupid
one, and they are not allowed enough
time in which to properly perform the
labor. The suggestion has been made
shat convention of assessors and col
leotors should be held in Jackson
prior to the next Legislative sssio n
for the purpose of framing new law
to be recommended to the Legisla-
t9re.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
ASSASSINATION
IN PIKE COUNTY

jackson, Miss, Sept. 20. Each
week the country press brings in re-
ports of murders and assassinations in
out-of.the-way places which have es-
capped notice in the press dispatches.
The story has just reached here Of
an assassination in Pike county near
the Antioch church. John M. Ragen,
farmer. was going home from the
church, accompanied by his brother
Sam Regain and Bill Dean, when q
gun was discharged from ambush and
John Regan fell to the roadside NOR
tally wounded. A man named Hugh
Forbes was suspected of the crime,
having had previous difficulty with
Regan, and he was placed under ar
rest, but denied all knowledge Of the
affair. Afterwards he made his escape
and has not since been captured.
Craps and blind tigers are thought to
be the chief factors in the killing.
In crap game short distance from
Crystal Springs Saturday night Vaul-
den Jones was killed by Tom Jenkins,
and the latter has been lodged in Jail
to await trial at the court term which
convenes on the first Monday in Oc
tober. AT the same term notorious
negro named Will Todd will be tried
for attempated assassination, having
fired into an Illinois Central camp
car on the night Of the 9th Of Au-
gust.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
NEW TRAIN SERVICE
Established on Gulf and Chicago
Road.

Jackson. Miss, Sept. 80. Notice
has been received by the railroad com
mission of the establishment OF a new
train service on the Gulf and Chicago
road, now owned by the Mobile,
jackson and Kansas City system.
President Morrill, has re-arranged the
cid schedules, put a new passenger
train in service, and close connections
are now made at New Albany and
Middleton.
The work on the Mobile, Jackson
and Kansas City below Hattiesburg is
progressing rather slowly. It is I'm
derstood that early next year oonstruc-
ton to Newton will be actively COM
menced and finished by the middle of
the summer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

One OF the recent graduates of
West Point tells this story:
Il fell in with an old army officer
after tho exercises. He looked me
over and asked me good many ques-
lions. Among others he asked how
came to be appointed and l told him
that 1t cane about in the usual way.
A recommendation does not nee
essarily mean merit he said.
Il assented to this.
II do not think that passing an ex-
animation always means merit he
added as crusher.
Il said | supposed not. had re-
solved that I would not violate any of
the rules by getting into an argument
with an OLD regular. now on the re-
tired list.
knew o young man who got
here, he continued, just after the
civil war, because Re was mentioned
Oy the commanding officer in an en-
gagement, for bravery, and the
yourgster never intended to be brave
he did it because he did not know
what he was doing, or because he
could not help 1t. He Is dead now and
do not mind telling you about it.
He was at headquarters in the
Army Of the Potomac, and as he was
good sort Of a fellow he got in with
general Of one of the divisions who
lived pretty high. He and this young
man went on bat on one occasion.
Not to speak disrespectfully Of the
dead the young man got as drunk as
sailor on shore leave.
While he was in that condition
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
DAY OF HANGING
is APPROACHING
MATHIS AND LESTER WILL BE
LAUNCHED" WEDNESDAY
NO FURTHER RESPITE
Thousands of Visitors Are Expect.
ed To Witness the Public Ex-
ecutiOn at Oxford.

Oxford, Miss, Sept. Ex-Governor
Longino will not grant further res
pite to Will Mathis and Orlando Les
ter, the condemned murderers of the
Montgomery brothers, and they will
be publicity hanged at Oxford Wednes-
day morning. The execution will
take place about one mile south of
town, and thousands of visitors are
expected to witness the grewsome
event. 8ar
No necessity for further respite is
apparent to the Governor, both of the
men havi ng given their testimony
which resulted in the conviction Of
Whit Owens, the father-ln- law of
Mathis, for the murder of Hemp
Williams. The Owens case will be
appealed but the attorneys feel conf
dent Of an affirmation by the Supreme
Court, and do not regard it necessary
to keep Mathis and Lester alive to be
again placed on the stand in case a
reversal should be made by the high
est tribunal.
The condemned men are still in high
spirits and do not believe they will be
hanged Wednesday, feeling that some
contingency will again save their
neoks from the halter Lester has not
yet finished work on the book he is
writing giving history of the crime
for which Mathis and himself are to
pay the death penalty.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
MUST BUILD NEW JAILS
Several Counties are Discussing
the Matter-One Badly Need
ed at Aberdeen.
ed at Aberdeen.

Aberdeen. Miss, Sept. 22.-Several
counties in the state are discussing
the question of building new jails,
and present insecure structures will
soon give way to modern prisons from
which it will be practically an i'm
possibility to break out.
On the 4th of November an election
will be held in Monroe county to pass
on the question of borrowing So, 900
from the school fund to erect a Jail.
Thepresent structure at Aberdeen from
which the famous Will Lanier broke
out whenever it pleased him to do SO
has been condemned by both the state
and federal authorities, and Judge
Niles has recently refused to allow
government prisoners to be put in the
place.
Sunfower county also wants new
Jail the old structure being scarcely
half large enough to accommodate the
prisoners, who are packed in like sar-
dimes, and it is stated that the men
hardly have room enough to lay down.
Kinds county needs a new Jail and
the question will probably be- taken up
at the next meeting of the board of SUI
pervisors. There has been some talk
of joint county and city Jail attack
son but it has never: assumed tangible
hape.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

Vienna, Sept. o. is reported
here today that the Powers signatory
Of the Berlin treaty are endeavoring
to arrange an Identical reply to Score
tary Of State Hay g note concerning
the treatment Of Jews in Roumania.
Austria is especially energetic in the
matter. According to present arrange
ments, Germany and Austria will de-
cline the proposition and the United
States will be courteously told that
only the signatories of the treaty have
the right to give decisions or take &C
ton on the question Of the treatment
of foreigners in Roumaina.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
Rural Free rIail Delivery.

jackson, Miss, Sept. 22-Inspeo-
tor Watson has finished the work of
mapping out rural tree mail delivery
routes in Mississippi and his reports
have been sent to the department at
Washington where they await APP
prevail. A majority of the routes
mapped out in this state have been
confined to the northern counties
where the members of Congress were
quite active last session pushing the
petitions sent in by citizens jackson,
Columbus, Natchez, West Point and
Biloxi will have routes going out in
several directions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
THE EXTREMES OF INCIDENCE.
Japanese Women of Rank Are the
Latest on Earth.

Latest on Earth.
In a recent address in Tokyo a
prominent Japanese educator said:
"The Incidence of Japanese ladies is
something amazing. I know a daugh-
ter of certain peer, neither an old
court nor a feudal peer, but brand
new one, and this young lady's indo-
lence is really beyond the idea OF or
binary mortals. She will not even
open her mouth of herself. AS soon
as the time to retire to her bed ar
rives she issues her order, Now will
retire. and at at once three or four
maids spread the underquilts, help
her-or, rather make her, for she
simply stands like doll-to change
her clothes, and at last the girl,
sWaddled in her night garment, Is put
to bed Just like a person suffering
from serious illness, and SO the poor
thing goes to sleep and releases her
maids from their trouble till the 'morn-
Ing, when the daily routine is resum-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
Gillette a Real Sherlock Holmes.

William Gillette, whose impersona-
ton of Sherlock Holmes has becona
SO famous, has acquired much of the
cunning of the character he portrays.
and on being interviewed by the news
paper reporters extracts from them
all they know without himself impart-
ing any information. On his return
from Europe the other day all the Bos-
ton scribes sought to learn of his IN.
ture plans, but were obliged to aban.
don the effort.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
WHO DID HE MEAN?

Hix-A scientist says that in pro-
portion to the size Of the body the
mosquito has q better developed brain
than the average man.
Dix-Well, I don't doubt it. Even
at it's present size the mosquito is al
most as big bore as some men I
Chicago News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
ALWAYS FORGOTTEN.

Citiman-Say, Subbubs, now that
you're sort of agriculturist, perhaps
you can give me the information I
want. What is forget-me-not?
bs-Why-er-it's piece OF
string your wife ties around your
finger when you go to town on an
errand.-Philadelp Press.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
A DELICATE DISTINCTION

A DELICATE DISTINCTION.
ssThat friend of yours seems to have
a clear conscience"
NO." answered Senator sorghum,
mot clear conscience; merely bad
memory-which with some people an
swers the purpose much better. -
Washington Star.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
UGLY QUARREL.
King Leopold Dismissed Daughter
from Queens Bier.

Brussels, Sept. 90. "A scandal aris-
ing from King Leopold's dismissal OF
his daughter Princess Stephanie,
from the beir of the late Queen Marie
Henrietta at Spa yesterday is agitat-
ing all classes. Popular sympathy is
expressed for the Princess. The public
hoped that the death Of the Queen
would lead to a reconciliation be-
tween Leopold and the Princess.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
Death of Belgium's Queen.

Belgium, Sept. 20.-Marie Henri
cite, Queen of the Belgians, died here
suddenly last evening while seated at
dinner table. She was siezed with
aynnnna
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
New York Librarians.

Lake Placid, N. Y, Sept. 2O.-
Members of the New York Library
Association began their annual meet
ing here today. An interesting pro-
gramme covering several days of pa
Ders and addresses will be carried out
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
A Grand Duke Attempts Suicide,

Paris, Sept. 2O.-An Algiers re-
port says that Grand Duke Paul
Alexandrovich, uncle of the Car,
attempted to commit suicide. Mys-
tery surrounds the affair.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

ed. First of all she issues to the
maids waiting in her anteroom this
extraordinary order, L shall get up
now, and then the process exactly the
reverse of that of the night before is
forthwith commenced by the girls.
Day after day this routine is gone
through and the spoiled child of the
proud upstart peer forces herself
from her mistaken notion as to dig.
nifty to lead the life Of an invalid
and to cripple the normal deyelon-
ment of her body
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

Paint will make an old house look
new, but it won't mako "a old Wo1aaa
look young.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
HER WAY.

Don't you think she's model
mother?"
why, her children are little ter
rors."
Eyes; but she writes such good
papers for our mothers meetings"
Detroit Free Press.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25
Salisbury is Better.

London, Sept. 20. Special d.
spatohes received today give favorabl
reports Of Salisbury's condition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-09-25

The Chinese general code was
founded 1000 years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Newport
snlcdal 10 the EYenlng Journal

SPECIAL to the Evening Journal
Newport, August 23.-Mrs. A q.
and daughter Madeline, who have
been spending ten days at Rehoboth
Beach, have returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson, VINO
have been spending two weeks In
indianapolis, Ind, have returned home
]. p. Hanna, who has been spending
Eve or six weeks at BrandyWlne
Springs, has returned.
Mrs. Ephraim Myers, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles e. Long, were recent visitors
in Philadelphia.
Miss Tasey Benson, who has been the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Brown In PEN
cader. returned home yesterday.
Miss Sallie Jeater, Of Plainfeld, n
j.. and Miss Emma Johns, of Middle
town, are the guests Of Mrs w. l. Dun
Miss Edith Day, who has been spend
ing some time with friends in Bacon
Hill. Md, returned home yesterday.
Miss Elsie Scarborough. OF Farm
hurst. is spending a few days with her
parents here
Mrs John Hamilton is on the sicl
list.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Don't Like Our Voices

An English woman in her weekly
chatter to a London weekly offers this
bit OF advice TO her American cousins.
The terrace at Westminster is visit
ed by ever so many Americans want
ing to see how the English legislator
takes the lighter side Of his parliament
tary duties. and they look extremely
nice in their airy muslins and large
hats. these Yankee cousins. and very
tall and graceful ! have n great ad-
miration for their pale coloring, and
the sort of way their hair grows ir
front Their hair seems to start them
with a good background, and then the
hat can look after Itself. / don't like
their voices. though. Why doesn't
somebody teach them how TO talk?
They cultivate everything, they go
everywhere. they see all the world can
show them-or very nearly so--they
instruct themselves in the fine arts, in
the languages, they wear all the best
frocks-then why, o, why not study the
gift of speech?
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
AND
TRAINING

Beauty. and health, and womanliness,
lose none of their potency from being
linked with intelligence and trained
skill: and, If the woman holds her per-
sCnal independence, she holds always a
certain power over the errant wings
OF love- Man does not soon tire OF
what he does not wholly own. No step
in life is more important TO personal
happiness, or to the progress Of the
race, than right marriage; ana no step
is more uncertain. Our common say
ing that marriage is a lottery" shows
this. Often and often, fine women
draw blanks by mating with inferior
or evil men. and, as often, fine men
are united with weak, silly or vicious
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Delaware City
Special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal
Delaware City, Aug. 23.-Mr. and
Mrs. ]. Thomas Price gave delight
full launch party through the canal on
Thursday evening on the Dixie.
Those who enjoyed the ride were:
George Reybold and wife, William Vail
and wife. Charles Pancoast and wife,
William Price and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norris Wilkinson and daughter, Mrs.
Fred Price and daughter, Henry Rey-
bold. Misses Matte and Elsie Price,
George Vail and Harry Price.
Miss Martha Cook, of Philadelphia
is visiting relatives in town
Misses Jennie and Beulah Marley
have returned from a visit to theiI
aunt in Townsend.
George B. Money and daughter, Miss
Leorgie, are visiting friends in Better
ton.
Miss Edna Cornelius, of Philadelphia
is visiting Miss Hemphill.
Miss Emma Choate. who has been
visiting friends in town, has returnes
to her home. in Newark.
Mrs. Clarence Pool. of McDonough
spent the day with her sister, Mrs
George Bright
Miss Essie Price, Of Wilmington, 1
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
LARGEST PREMIUM EVER PAID
Holdings Of One Man in Mutual Life
Amount TO Over $500, 900

The following letter tells the story
of the largest premium ever paid on a
single life:
Denver, Aug. 8, 19O2.-Mr X. E
Burns. The Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York:
my Dear Sir: l take pleasure in
acknowledging receipt of policy for
$3.50 900, issued on the 315 per cent
guaranteed gold bond plan, for which
have already given you my check, No.
1912, for s269, $50. in full for ali pay
ments thereon. This, l understand, is
the largest premium ever paid in the
world on one policy. This makes my
total holdings in The Mutual Life In
surance Company over 100000, and
after thorough investigation, l take
pleasure in recommending your COM
pany to all persons looking for protec-
ton to their families and investment
for themselves. Eben Smith,
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
nooth nna .RIchnrd M

In her book on "Some Players" Amy
Leslie says that Edwin Booths detes-
tatIon Of Richard III was frank and
lncurable. One night when in the most
magnificent instant Of Richard a super
Cell in a writhlng, squlrming attack.
which set the country audience laugh
Ing. Booth said quietly. after the fall
Of the curtain, amid shouts Of mis-
gnided laughs:
"What was the matter, captainr
The trembling captain owned reluc-
tantly that one OF his % cent men had
been seized in a fit.
please pay 80 cents next time, and
employ one whose fits may not inter
fere with Richard. Richard Is unen-
durable enough without the addition OF
rented fits"
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
TROLLEY PARTIES
ARE POPULAR
DoingS Of People at Promi-
nent Resorts
Other Matters Of Social interest to
Wilmington People at Home
and Abroad

Fresh impetus has been given TO the
Newport season by the arrival OF the
Duchess of Marlborough. Her first
public appearance was made at the
Casino, where hundreds had assem-
Ibled for the lawn tennis tournament
She wore a gown Of beautifully en-
broidered white batiste over pale blue
taffeta, and a sash of pale blue fringed
crepe de chine. She also wore a boa
of Brussels net and big black straw
hat. trimmed with white ribbon Her
parasol was of pale blue.
The fair weather held to the last, and
the third annual Horse Show, at Bar
Harbor. closed in the proyerbial blaze
of glory. The last day was full Of fea-
lures. Socially, it was the most sue
.cessful OF the week The stands and
boxes were a riot of color. The dress
ing was again pronouncedly brilliant.
Luncheon parties were numerous on
the various coaches.
The Florodora style OF holding the
skirts is having a great revival in At
lantic City because of the presence of
the Florodora girls. The original cast
is there and it is creating all sorts of
excitement. You know the manner OF
holding the skirts that the sextet has
Petticoats and outer skirts brought
we'll TO the front and then given just
an upward tilt that throws a mass OF
billows from knees down? Of courst,
the Florodora girls grip their skirts in
the same manner on the boardwalk as
they do on the stage. and the entire
population Of young women there are
swinging into line.
One Of the prettiest functions at AS
bury Park this season was the rosl
carnival given by children for th.
benefit of the Municipal Hospital. Sew
eral Wilmington friends will atten,
the National Convention of the SOciet,
Of Friends to be held in the auditorium
in AsbuIy Park on Friday, Septembe
.. and continuing a week.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
steam Navigation.

The rise of steam navigation was
slow. Like most things new. it had op-
position. In the sixteenth century an
unsuccessful Italian genius tried to
apply steam to navigation. In 1736 a
British patent was taken out for a
steamboat. 1t was 1907 that witnessed
Fulton sailing up the Hudson in boat
driven by steam. In 1888 steamships
crossed the Atlantic.