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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-10
PUCKETT,

PUCKETT.
The health of the community is
generally good.
Well this community is in much
need Of rain everything very dry.
Old corn is going to be short in this
country if it rains, long or short,
and everything else is going to be
short in propotion to it. Potatoes,
rice, sorghum and cotton is going to
be short unless it rains soon. Peas
will be short, no moisture to bring
them up.
Jessie Burnham, of D'Lo, was a
visitor here at Pickett last Friday.
We are very glad to see Mr.. Burn
ham.
H. w. Kennedy, of Pickett,
mades.a trip to Brandon last Friday.
H. P. Allen, of Pickett, made a
business trip to Brandon last Friday.
Hugh Pope made a business trip
to D'Lo one day last week.
The celebration of St. Johns day,
at the Clear Greek lodge the 4th of
July, was a success, and there was
a large crowd of people present.
There were some fine speeches
on free Masonery. Rev. w. H..
Boone and Prof. M. E. Daniel were
the speakers. ME- Daniel spoke
before dinner and then dinner was
spread and everybody ate dinner.
In the afternoon Rev. w. H. Boone
spoke and after his lecture and the
remainder of the services was Civ
en- the women on Masonery. Every
body enjoyed the day, and the 4th
was spent in daysof rejoicing.
Among the visitors here Friday
were: ]. A. Daniel, of Daniel;
Jim Curtis, of Mayton; Author Ev-
erett, of Gallilee; John Warren, of
Gallilee; old uncle John Baden, of
Gallilee; ]. G. Daniel, of Everett;
Jack WEIGH, of Everett. There
were lot more but too numerous
to mention. We invite all of those
people to come back again and be
with US,
Miss Lula and Lille Burnham
visited friends at Johns last Satur-
day.
Bill Shots and sister, Miss Fills
tia, of Cato, were visitors here last
Friday.
Almarine Corley, of Johns, visi-
ted the family of Frank Gates last
week.
Miss Lula Gill, of Daniel, Wis
tied the family of w. B. Corley last
week.
Several of the young people from
here sttended the protracted meet
ing at Cato last Sunday and report
a good time.
|
Joe Collier, of Patrick, was a
visitor here last Friday.
People in this community have
been doing something for the past
week that has never been known
here at Pickett before. They have
been holding meeting and praying
for rain at the church, and there
has been good attendance, and
everybody seem to bein earnest
about this thing. Old people say
that was the most solemn day here
on the 18th Of July ever in the ages
of history, people meeting together
and praying for rain. They are be-
ginning to get serious about this
matter. .and are beginning to think
| it is not going to rain, this meeting
together and praying for rain is be-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-10
FANNlN.

FANNlN.
Weather continues distressingly
dry.
Some of our farmers are cutting
and shocking corn.
Our two Sunday schools were
largely attended last Sunday.
There are children in this coun-
ty, fear, will cry for bread if it
does not rain real soon. Three
failures in corn crops makes it
hard, in some places, on both man
and beast.
Water with some people is getting
to be quite an object. Wells and
cisternS are failing.
James and Osmond Lewis left
for Yazoo City few days since
and began working their Monday
morning. May their health keep
good and their hearts kept pure.
Brother Sheppard, pastor of the
Baptist church here, was with us
from Friday until Monday morning.
He was greeted by a large audience
Sunday. He gave us good talk
on the love of God. Capt. R. F.
Grimes and wife were received
into the church by letter. May
peace love and unity ever prevail
among the brethren. Brethren
who do not love one another are
not right. Paul says, "Bear we
one another's burdens and so full
fill the law of Christ" the great
law of love. Christ said, eff ye
love me keep my commandments,
St. John, I4-I5. Again he says,
verse p, "He that hath my COM
mandments and keepeth them, he
it is that loveth me-" Again,
chapter IS, verse 10, elf we keep
my commandments We shall abide
in my love"
Bro. Lewis returned from Flora
last Saturday. He says the dis
trict conference was we'll attended.
All the preachers were there ex-
cept two. Bro. Gatlin's wife was
sick, hence he was excused. He.
sent his report. Bro. Jack Moore
had "married wife," therefore
he did not come, neither did he
send his report. The sub-agent
of the Orphan Home at Water Val
ley was at the conference, and re-
ported the home in good condition,
with over one hundred children in
it and being well cared for. About
SO of the orphans are in school,
five or six of them being educated
by the different colleges in the
state.
Quite a crowd of young people
and others left Fannin Tuesday,
went down on Pearl river, near
the Pierce place, on a fishing ex-.
cursion.
There was very sad funeral in
Fannin last Monday morning. Mig,
a very afectionate dog belonging to
Roy Noble, was accidently killed.
He was buried Monday morning.
Roy and others will miss Mig. Mig
was.as black as a niger, hence the
name. was never at the funeral
of dog, that is, four-legged dog.
! dare say some dogs are more en-
titled to a decent burial than some
men are who live for little or no
purpose. Some one said once,
"every dog has his day." Good
bye Mig, you have had your day.
There was reunion at Floyd |
Affords last Saturday. Among the
visitors were: Uncle Billie Moore,
Mrs. Mat Afford, Mrs. Ada Shields
and family, Jas. r. Ellis and wife,
all of Jackson, Miss. The occasion
is said to have been one of interest
and pleasure. BY the way, our
good brother Floyd Afford is quitel
feeble, more SO than usual. His
appetite is failing and his joints are
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-10

Ny mother suffered long time fro
distressing pains and general i'll heall
due primarily 10 indigestion" says
NJ. Mo. Two years ago got her
try Kodol. She grew better at onl
and now, at the age seventy-six, ea|
anything she wants, remarking that 81
fears no had effects as she has her be
tie OF Kodol handy, Don't waste TIM
#doctorlng symptoms. Go after III
cause. If your scomach is sound yof
health will be good. Kotlol rests s.
stomach and strengthens The body 8
|dlgesting your food. 1t is natures OF
tonic. A. g. Thornton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-07-10
RANKIN COUNTY,
NEWS NOTES.
Gathered By Our Special Corps Of Cores
pondents.
pondents.

visit from Miss Arminda Cooper, Of
Monterey.
Miss Efie Mcdonald, who las
been visiting relatives here, left fol-
Morton Monday.
Miss Eva and Julia Myers have
returned from visit to relatives in
Hattiesburg and New Orleans.
| Misses Carrie and Hattie Knight
contemplate trip to Rolling Fork
soon.
Misses Ira and Ella Robinson
visited friends in Rankin last week.
If you have not been visiting and
are not visiting now and do not ex-
pect to 60 visiting, you are left, for
everybody else has gone.
Miss Allie Robinson began teach
ing at HolIybush Monday for her
sister, Miss Ira, who is sick.
Miss Carrie Knight will begin
teaching music near Patrick soon.
Mrs. E. d. Robinson has been
sick for several days.
Ctt n 4
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

A FEW hundred dollars will manufacture in
st. Louis a patented good-selling novelty: open
to Investigation. Room 5l2A, Columbia Thsater
building.
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HELP

ANY intelligent person may earn 800. monthly
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WE Will pay any honest man SIS per month
and all travelling expenses to take orders for the
greatest incorporated portrait concern in the
United States: the corporation will guarantee
your salary and your position will be permanent.
Address Worlds Art Exchange. Dept. 674. Chi
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DYETNG. CLEANING AND REPAIRING.

LADIES ard gents. have your garments
cleaned, dyed ard repaired. ladies' Jackets re-
modelled. Paris Dyeing and Cleaning Co., 1850
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FRESH Jersey COW. 10 woodlawu ave-,
Ma7iwood: two blocks west Of station.
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BUSINESS WANTED.
ADVANCED law student wants city attorneys
help in legal studies; state terms, etc; evenings
preferred. d 15s, Republic.
secured on weekly pa yments: col
lections and damage cases handled On lowest
commissions; advice free. Law Bureau, room as
Benoist building.
HAVE few hundred dollars to invest in FJms
established legitimate business: references eX-
changed: give full particulars. G 155. Republic.
HELLO B 1893. Kinloch-we buy rags. copper,
brase. zinc. wire. rope. sheet iron, bones anc BOT
ties. II. Nelson. $50 ". Ninth vt
HAVE opened a frst-class laundry. 1876 Fair
fax ave.
some A stock on quick deal. G 1856, Republic.
WILL give $500 to 1900 cash for interest IN
well-payIng, established manufacturing or other
business in country town. J. g. French. New
Bloomfield Mo.
MATTRESSES renovated at home; moss added
free: Cabanne supplier. Address c. Pepper, 1924
Morgan.
stamps taken for candy. cigars. to-
bacco. writing materials. note. packet and bill
books. novels. etc. T4 Market ST.
ROOMNG-HOCSE. small farm, city lot; ct
bargain. Rogens. ISIS Laclede ave.
TO buy drug store or hear OF location: Mis-
YOUNG widow with 500 would like to get good
rooming or boarding house: Worlds Fair location
preferred. A f3. Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-10

St. louis people 70 attend
Mutual Protective League big carnival and cele-
hration. Ldtchfeld. H., Thursday. August "A.
Cheap railroad rates.
WASHER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
window washer. Call 62z Locust st
YOUNG MEN wANTED-To run on trains.
Van NoY News Co, 26 $. Eighteenth st.
YOUNG MEN wANTEDSTwo young men, age
is TO 20, in wholesale house, for stock. Address
English and German. J 156. Republic.
YOUNG MAN wANTED-To work on market
gardening: one who worked in country preferred.
Address q. suehs. Bellevile. III. Rural Route
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
PARAD0XIcAL, BUT CORRECT.
Rapid Growth of Cities In the North 10
Balanced by Increase In Small
Towns In the south.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The director
of the census Saturday gave out a
statement regarding the growth OF
urban population north and south,
which shows the following facts:
The large cities, taken collectively,
are growing nearly twice as rapidly
as the rest of the country; the per
cent. of the population of northern
states living in large cities in nearly
three times as great as the corre-
spending per cent. in the south; the
north has q rate Of increase no greater
than that of the south. The large
cities in the north are growing faster
than those of the same size in the
south, but this difference is bal
anced by an extremely rapid growth
of small town and cities in the south
and especially by the high rate OF
increase of southern rural popula-
ton. The statement says these re-
suits seem paradoxical but are cor
rect.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
ROOT WOULD BUY THEM.
He Says Uncle Sam should Take the Friar
Lands In Philippines and Remove
Cause OF Discontent.

Washington, Jan. 2o.-Secretary
Root was heard on the question OF
the Friar lands in the Philippines be-
fore the house committee on insular
affairs Friday. He said these land
holdings constituted one OF the chief
causes of discomfort among the peo'
pie; they were the hotbeds OF insur-
rection and had furnished Agdnaldo
his chief appeal to popular prejudice.
The secretary said the religious or
ders so fully recognized the bad con-
dition of affairs that they were dis
posed to sell out and he urged that
the government take advantage OF the
opportunity to remove the chief
causes of discomfort in the islands.
He did not believe condemnation pro-
ceedings would be necessary as there
were indications that fair price
could be agreed upon. A rough esti-
mate of the value of the lands, he
said, was from $4,000 to $1,000, 1000.
American money.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
GIVES BACK THE LOOT.
President Roosevelt Restores to the CHI
ness $4,000 Taken by Our Soldiers
ut Tisn.Ts,n During the Invasion.

Washington. Jan. 19.-President
Roosevelt has taken the first step in
restoring to China the property be-
longing to her seized by the United
States. He directed Secretary Long
to deliver to the state department for
transmission to WI Ting-fang, the
Chinese minister, the sum of $375,ooo.
This amount represents the value OF
the silver bullion seized in the yamen
at Tien Tsin by United States ma
rines. The silver was found by Amer
lean marines Immediately after the
capture of the city. 1t was appraised
by q board of officers, and sold, and
the proceeds were transmitted to this
country and deposited in the treas
ury by Secretary Long.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25

somewhat Of an incongruity to hear
the brazen note of the trumpet in
cemetery calling out the commands,
and to see the lively maneuvers OF the
men.
Westlawn is a fine bit of rolling
country, comprising some 65 acres OF
well-diversified ground. Nature has
done much for it. and, in the main,
nature has been let wisely alone.
Where art has stepped in, it has been
to complement, not to contradict, as
is SO often the case. The hills and
valleys retain their first curvingS
and are still covered with their native
oaks, some of giant size, and all inn
pressive with the dignity of age and
fitness. These are set off, here and
there, by other indigenous trees, so
judiciously planted that the charm OF
q primitive landscape is never de-
parted from. A beautiful little
stream that widens into the tiny
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
SWORE TO BE GOOD.
Over 500 Insurgents surrendered tn Cen.
Wade In Cebu and Took the Oath
OF Allegiance.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-The war de-
partment is advised Of the surrender
Of 365 insurgents to Brig. Gen. James
F. Wade at Ceby, Philippine islands,
January IA. On January is they took
the oath at Taglibaran, Bohol.
An important capture was made in
Laguna province, Luzon, when eight
men of the Eighth infantry captured
a woman insurgent named Aqueda
Kahabagan. She recently command
ed an insurgent force of 800 men, 300
of whom carried rifles, while 500 were
armed with bolos. For six years past
she has been leading insurgent bands
against.Spaniards and the Americans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25

tiny works for him after death as II
did in life that their graves are to
lie there hereafter in the protection
of his mighty tomb, whose shadow
will cast o benediction upon them.
Back of these pathetic little graves
lie those of his father and mother
and sister. Between them-a link
in death as in life-William McKin-
lev would have reposed himself, had
not the love and honor of the nation
willed otherwise.
Until the memorial tomb is built,
the body of William Mckinley will
lie in the public receiving vault
where it was placed on September
Is, 1901, the day OF the funeral. The
massive con rests as it was placed
there last September, encircled by
the folds of the stars and stripes.
This vault is simple but effective
hit of mortuary architecture. 1t is
of Romanesque design, constructed
of rock-faced and dressed Massilon
sandstone at a cost of $4,000, and is
built ito the hillside. Night and day
II is guarded by detail of United
States soldiers, As in number.
These soldiers find their principal
occupation in warding of relic hunt
ers. Every day, and all hours of
the day, there is a stream of visitors
at the vault. So strong is their desire
for a remembrance faded flower,
a bit of ribbon, even spear OF grass
that the utmost precautions must
be taken to thwart them. A sentry
keeps watch at the door of the vauit,
while other soldiers walk beats at
the top and sides of the hill. So
wearing is this duty, especially in the
still watches of the night, when even
the bravest feel a shadow of fear in
q gruesome cemetery, that the hours
of service are cut down to the small
est limit, and each man gets three
days of each week. To counteract
the .monotony of this existence, the
men are drilled twice day, and it is
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25

rather than in the greater publicity
of q big city. Rather, it saw in it
only one more manifestation to add
to the thousands it already knew, Of
the innate simplicity and sentiment
of the man that pomp and vain glory
could not destroy. And it honored
him even more in death than in life
because he was true to himself and
his ideals.
The character and size of the me.
mortal tomb cannot be determined,
of course, until all the money has
been collected. 1t will, however, be
INTELLECTUALLY worthy the great
dead it honors and the still greater
nation that honors him. 1t will
typify the strength and grandeur
Of both.
The. Mckinley National Memorial
association, which has its headquar-
tiers at Cleveland, is raising funds for
this memorial tomb at Canton, o.,
seeks the offerings of the many rath-
err than the gifts of the few. William
Mckinley was the peoples president
and his memorial should come from
them. The association has organized
the country so that eteryone-no
matter how remote from the activi-
ties of the world--has easy oppor-
tunity to contribute. Every postmas-
ter and every banker in the land will
receive contributions; every express
agent will forward them free Of
charge to the treasurers of the state
committees of the association, Ny
ron 7. Herrick, at Cleveland. Every
contributor will receive an artistic
certificate well worthy of preserva-
ton.
The officers of the Mckinley Ma
tional Memorial association are:
William r. Day, Canton, o., presi-
dent; Marcus A. Hanna, Washington,
vice president; Myron 7. Herrick,
Cleveland, o.. treasurer, and Ryerson
Richie, Cleveland. secretary.
WILLIAM r. SAGE
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
TRIBUTE OF PEOPLE.
Memorial to Mckinley to Be Erect
ed at Canton, O.
Proposed Site for the Monument Ia
Indeed q Charming spot-Work
of the National Memorial
Association.
Especial Canton CO., letter.


THE mound where the body OF
William Mckinley will eventual
~ lie, and over which will be
reared the memorial of the people OF
the United States, is in the farthest
section of Westlawn cemetery. With
out question it is the most beautiful
spot in the country. Senator Charles
w. Fairbanks, of Indiana, one of the
trustees of the Mckinley National
Memorial association, which is rails
ing the funds for the memorial tomb,
said, when he first beheld it, that 1t
was "the finest spot out of doors in
all the world" The mound rises in
a gentle slope about rs feet from the
little stream that lies at it's feet and
curves in similar graceful sweep
to the east. A carriage road lies at
Its base ut the edge of the water and
another one mounts the hill and
circles it at the back. 1t is purposed
to use about five acres of the mound
its very best part, in fact-which
will give ample room for the stately
tomb that will be erected there and
for the spread OF greensward to re-
lieve and soften it.
Lying there William Mckinley can
look with a spiritual eye upon the
town of Canton, whose chief glory he
was; he can see from the eyrie of his
monument the home where he was
so happy and within whose stricken
walls rests his devoted widow. And
as he turns his gaze over the ceme-
terry it will light on the graceful lit
tie marble figure-a rosy boy with a
basket of flowers-that keeps watch
and ward over the tiny graves at its
feet. There is long stretch of years
between these little mounds and the
great one that looks down upon
them, but in all the time that elapsed
from the day that he first turned and
left his babies in their graves to the
glad one when he lay in the same
cemetery beside them, William Nc
Kinley's heart was ever aching for
these little girls. 1t was the greatest
sorrow that ever entered into his life
and no glory that ever came there
after ever lulled it into sleep. 1t is
only another example OF how des-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
ACTIVE AID FROM GERMANS.
Money Being Sent to the Doors from the
Kaiser's Subjects at the Rate OF
$1,000 Day.

Berlin, Jan. Cot is now recog-
nized that the chief supporters of the
Boer cause in Europe are the Ger
mans, who are contributing to the
support Of the burgher troops and
their wives and children in the con-
centration camps 5000 marks Isl ,42s)
a day. Since December /, when Ger
neutrality-suspicious. was famed into
fury by Mr.. Chamberlain, more than
100000 marks ($47,6OO) has been coli
lected, surprising all previous records.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
r,r.men Caugh. by a FAILING wali.

Columbus, O., Jan. ga four-story
brick building at Spring and Capital
streets occupied by Samuel Stevens
wholesale grocer, E. B. Robins q Co.
and linn, Judlsins & Co., wholesale
matters, and John Hayes & Co, job
bers in leather, was Quilted by tire
last night, entailing a loss estimated
at about $3.50, 900, practically covered
by insurance. Four firemen were
caught by falling wall and badly
injured.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
Vote for iowa Senators.

Des Moines, Ia. Jan. 22.-Yesterday
both houses of the Iowa legislature
voted separately upon the selection
of two members for the United States
senate. The vote was strict party
vote. In the senate William B. ALI
son, of Dubuque. and Jonathan Z.
Dolliver, of Fort Dodge, republicans
received 80 votes, and E. H. Thayer.
of Clinton, and John j. Seeley, OF
Burlington, democrats, got II. In
the house Allison and Doiliver have
"a votes and Thayer and Seeley 16.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
Rocksssllsr Contemplating a Big GIFT

Chicago, Jan. 22.-The Record-Her-
AID saws: 1t is rumored in faculty cir
Giles at the University of Chicago that
John d. Rockefeller is contemplating
a Gift of $25,oOO,OOO in order TO see
the complete development of the uni
versitv according to President Har-
ner,s plans and under his direction
within the next few years.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25

lakes, framed with tall trees and
mirroring the beauties about them,
winds lazily through the cemetery
with no set purpose in view until it
is forced into the picturesque ac-
tivity of a waterfall. This stream
is SPAWNED at several places by rustic
stone bridges, which afford admirable
points to view the landscape. Every
where the eyes rest age scenes OF
quiet beauty, and within its compara-
lively scant acreage there is far great
er diversity than many a more pre-
tentious cemetery could present.
This nation holds the wishes of the
dead in reverence, and is eager to full
fill them, so there was no dissentient
voice that William Mckinley should
lie in the quiet Of his home town
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
=, Iu.,rr.nt Command surrendera.

Manila, Jan. 22.-The insurgent
leader Briocio Laquo and his entire
command on January 90 surrendered
Internationally to the American mir
itary authorities In Batangas prov
ince.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1902-01-25
EXAGGERATED REPORT.
Only Eight Persons Killed In tne Earth
quake ut Chilpancingo, Mex.-The
Governor Among the Injured.

Mexico City, Jan. 2o.-The latest
telegram from Chilpancingo places
the number, killed by the earthquake
ut eight and the injured five. Among
the latter Is the governor who is on
" slightly hurt. The first report
placed the fatalities at 600 and this
was scaled down the next day to 500.