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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
NEAL-MOSS.

Water Valley. Arthur W. Moss
aud Miss Minnie Neal were married
at $50 O'Clock Sunday night at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T. Neal, one mile west Of
Water Valley Mr.. Moss has been
employed in the clerical department
of the Illinois Central Railroad Office
here for some months, and has made
many friends. He is native Of
Evansville, Ind, and left with his
bride on visit to that city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
CITY PRIMARY.

Holly Springs. The primary cleo
ton to nominate city officers was
held Monday. Harry l.. Dix had no
opposition for mayor. E. J. Mat
thews was nominated over Thomas
Sigman by twelve votes for city mar
shall. The board Of aldermen, with
the exception of William Ford, was
renominated
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
LAST OF HARRY TRACY.

Salem, Ore.-The body Of Harry
Tracy was received at the peniten-
tiary Monday. The corpse was iden-
titled by prison officials and convicts.
Immediately after the Identification
was completed the box was moved
into the chapel of the prison and the
convicts allowed to view the man.
Vitriol was placed on the face to de-
stroy the features for fear someone
would steal the body to place on ex-
hibition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
TRAIT KILLED.

Birmingham, Ala.-Joseph s. Trait,
manager of the Globe Iron Bed Man
ufacturing Co., Of Avondale, was shot
and almost instantly killed by Will
liam N. Prowell, street car conduc-
tor, at Mary Lee station, abont one
mile from Birmingham. The trouble
Is said to have grown out Of the COL
lection of fare from Trait, who, it is
alleged, was partially intoxicated.
Trait was struck by three bullets,
two Of which were fatal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
GOAL WAsHERY BURNED.
Largest Plant in Scranton Region in
Destroyed

Scranton, Pa.-The Oapouse wash
cry OF the Scranton Goal Company
was destroyed Saturday by fire Of
unexplainable origin. The flames
were discovered q few minutes after
the force of men returned from din
ner. The company officials say THAI
the place was set aflre during the
noon hour while the workmen were
away at dinner and when only one
man was about the place. The fact
that washery fire was unknown till
the Bellevue washery was burned O
few days ago, tends to strengthen the
belief that the fire was not an acci-
dent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Investigation of earthquakes have
been proposed by the German govern
ment Count A. Quadt, charge 'af-
fairs of the German embassy. acting
on instructions from Berlin, has in
vited the United States to q confer
enoe next spring which shall take
steps for thorough study of earth
quake problems. Germany has also
invited delegates from all European
safes, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Chilli
and Mexico.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
YOUNG WOMAN KILLED.

Pontiac. AT Paxton, a small town
twelve miles west of this place, at al
early hour Monday morning, Boss
Shoemaker shot and killed Miss Car
wiles, eighteen years Of age. The
particulars Of the tragedy are not
known here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Cuba is about to make an appeal to
the United States-an appeal that is
likely to put the administration 10
the supreme test President Roose-
welt will be asked by President Pal
mas government whsther, if Ouba
will sign reciprocity treaty with
the United States at this time, the
president will call an extra session Of
the senate in September to have that
body consider the treaty..
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
WARLIKE
EXPEDITION
Americans Go Prepared to Take
Marcus Island.
FORCE TO BE USED
BY Capt. Rosehill if Japanese
Settlers On the Island Oppose
His Landing.

Notwithstanding to the Homo
lulu men who are interested In the
Marcus Island guano expedition
against which Japan has sent war
vessel, as reported by the last advices
received from the states, the vessel
which left here for the island carried
complement Of Nfauser rifles and
her captain had instructions from
the company to plant the American
dag on the island and keep it floating
until compelled to haul it down.
Capt. Rosehill, the discoverer Of the
island, who left his claim to it on a
cocoanut tree on Marcus island in
1889, is in command Of the expedi-
ton. The company's claim is based
on this title which is on record at
the state department. in Washington.
No intimation that the vessel left
mere with arms on board was given
out until the news was received that
the Japanese governments had laid
claim to the island and had dis
patched war vesesl there. Dol.
Thomas Fitch then made public the
Instructions given to Capt. Rosehill
which, while designed to prevent any
conflict, were intended to compel the
Japanese to allow the Americans to
land or use force to keep them away.
Capt. Rosehill's instructions from
the company are to inform the japan
ESQ on Marcus island that his expedi-
ton is peaceful one for the purpose
OF making scientific investigation
OF the value of the guano deposit of
the island and attempt to make a
peaceful landing. In the event that
the Japanese still refuse to allow him
to land Rosehill is to sail away out
OF sight Of the island aud return I'M
der cover Of darkness, land an armed
force and raise the American Gag and
keep it up until it is torn down by a
superior force. At the same time the
captain was told to avoid q conflict
III SVery way possible.
In the event Of his encountering a
japanese war vessel the commander
Of the expedition was to present his
credentials as the disooverer of the
island and the agent Of the Marcus
Island Guano Company and to state
that the object OF his expedition wa
to make q scientific examination of
the island for the company. If the
island is found to be Of value, the
matter OF ownership was to be re-
terred to the United States and jap
anese governments. II the officers of
the war vessel still refuse to allow a
landing Capt. Rosehill was instructed
to start ashore with ar unarmed force
in boat flying the American flag
and attempt landing and carry out
the purpose of the expedition unless
physically restrained.
It is thought the schooner COM
handed by Resehill, the Julia E.
Whalen, has arrived there by this
time and that the Japanese war YES
sci was there first. The Whalen has
on board Grew OF nine and cook,
with Taxidermist w. A. Bryman, and
I. F. Sedgwiok of the United States
Agricultural station, who went to
make an examination of the guano
deposits. According to Fitch there
are Mausers and ammunition for all
on board the schooner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
PROHIBITIONISTS WIN.

Holly Springs. An election held in
this county to determine whether
whiskey should be sold in the town
or county resulted in victory for
the Prohibitionists by forty votes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
FRUIT AND TRUCK GROWERS.

McLaurin. The McLaurin Fruit
and Truck Growers Association was
organized Monday. Much enthusiasm
prevailed. A large acreage will be
planted in vegetables this fall.
Strawberries for early spring ship
ment will be generally grown and
large peach orchards planted this
winter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
AFFAIRS OF
MISSISSIPPI
interesting Items OF the Past
Week Told Briefly.
WOMAN MURDERED
New Cotton Received--Farmers
Institute HeId--Jones County
Teacher Substitute Closes.

Canton. The first new bale Of cot
ion was brought in Monday by Frank
Meek, who lives eight miles south
sst of Canton. 1t weighed 500 pounds
md sold for s 1-2 cents. The first
bale last year was ten days earlier.
Cotton is opening rapidly, and several
bales are promised for this week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
NEW COTTON RECEIVED.

Magnolia. The first bale of new
cotton marketed in Magnolia, this
season, was brought in Monday by j.
E. Warren of MoComb City, and sold
to the hampton firm for Ia cents,
with a premium Of barrel Of -four
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
JOLLIFICATIoN AT GALVESTON.
First Ship Of Morgan Line Joyously
Received.

Galveston, Tex. cele-
brated tho arrival Of the first Morgan
Line steamer. inaugurating the South
ern Pacific New York-Galveston SER
vice. Ell Norte locked at 10 80 a. M,
Saturday, having sailed from New
York ON Monday last ut noon. Four
thousand people greeted the opening
Of the nav docks and 10, people
lined the wharves. Ri Norte was
given q GRAND ovation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN.
Two Fatally Injured and Others Bad.
lv Hurt.

Paducah, Ky.-A horrible accident
was narrowly avarted here where the
Illinois Central crosses Tennessee
street. ~
A party of ten were en- route home
in a wagon from picnic in the coun-
try. Seeing no train at the crossing
they started to drive over the tracks,
when the rear OF an extra gravel
train No. 90 struck their wagon and
fatally injured two, and badly wound.
ed two. E91 .sg
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
NEW MATTRESS FACTORY.
One Costing $40, coo to be Built q
9 West Point.

West Point, Miss. -An the subscrip-
tions have been secured for a $40, 0Oo
mattress factory to be- located in West
Point, che same TO be Incorporated.
1t is the purpose of the projectors ia
put the factory in operation at very
early date.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
j WENT ASHORE.
Mobile Schooner Phillip May Prove
q Total Loss.

Mobile, Ala.-The schooner Gage
H. Phillips, which sailed from Mo-
bile for Cienfuegos. Cuba, with q
cargo of lumber, went ashore on
Dixie Island, and may prove total
loss. News of the accident was
brought to Mobile by the fruit
ateamar 0ndley.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
BRITISH vEssE. CELEBRATES.

Scrant On. The British schooner
Lille, Capt. M. J. Davis, now under
going repairs at New Venice ship
yard, on Pascagoula river, was in gala
attire Saturday in honor Of the coro-
nation of King Edward of England.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
CONTRACT FOR LEvEE WORK.

Greenville. "A big levee contract
will be let here at the office Of the
board of Mississippi leves commits
sioners ON Aug. 30. The contracts
will call for the construction Of some
300, 90 cubic yards of levee work.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
WASHINGTON
- ~
ITEMS.
Interesting Items From The CaP.
ital of the Nation.
EXPOSITION COINS
Secretary Shaw Arranges for the
Striking off of Souvenir Pieces
Miss Taylor's Case.

Washington, D. O.--Rear Admiral
Evans squadron, consisting of the
Kentucky, New Orleans, Helena and
Vicksburg, has arrived at Chemulpo,
Korea.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Arrangements have been completed
at the war department. for the exani-
nation of civilians for appointment as
second lieutenants in the army. The
assignments Of this years graduates
from the military academy to station
and regiments has left about 1870 va
oanoies in that grade. These vacan-
DIES will De- filed. by the promotion
Of competent enlisted men 80 far as
practicable and the remainder by ap-
pointment from civil life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
FARMERS INSTITUTE HELD.

Heidelberg. The Farmers Insti-
tute for Jasper county, held here
closed Monday. A very large crowd
attended. Addresses were made by
Prof. j. Q. Hardy of the A. and M.
College at Starkville and e B. Fer.
ris, director Of tle experiment station
at Mcneil.
The first bale of cotton of the new
crop was bought hers for 1-2 cents
and shipped to Meridian It was
grown on the farm Of n. B. Touch
stone.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

United States Minister King at
Bangkok, Siam, has informed the
state department by cable that the
Siamese uprising recently reported is
spreading. Nakawn, already having
been captured. Chiengmal also is
threatened. Thirty-four Americans
thought to be in danger are reported
as safe. An endeavor will be made to
bring into the capital American wo-
men and children now in the zone of
disturbance. The Siamese goyernm emit
is cooperating in the attempt to pro-
tect them. Troops are expected to ar
rive Aug. 1.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
WoULD-BE TRAIN wREOKERs.

Two Negro Boys Held on Serious
Charge.
Raymond, Miss. Wiley Griffin and
John Dawson, two negro boys, have
been arrested, charged with placing
distractions on the 7. ard M. Y.
railroad, near McRaven, and had .
preliminary hearing before the mag
istrate. They were bound over to the
circuit court.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Secretary Moody with his congress
sional guests aboard the Dolphin,
joined the North Atlantic squad
ron at Newport Monday. The squad
ron will put to sea and for a
week evolutions will take place un-
der the eye Of the secretary aud those
who have charge Of the naval appro-
priations in congress. The squadron
will operate in the open sea to the
southwark of Block Island. r4
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

The tests to determine the feasi-
bility of using oil for eugine fuel on
warships, conducted under the direc-
tion of the navy department., are near.
Ing completion, and have to certain
extent been satisfactory. although the
element of danger arising from the
percolation throughout the ship OF
combostible oil gases is yet to be
overcome.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Delivers an Address at the Negro
Congress in Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA. The feature of Satur-
days session of the Negro Young
Peoples Congress was an address de-
livered by Booker T. Washington, of
the Tuskegee normal and industrial
institute, upon 'The Contribution of
the South to the Education Of the
Raoa ~,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

The prophets Of a treasury deficit
for the present fiscal year, as result
of the tax reductions and of increased
appropriations, find nothing to bear
out their predictions in the daily
statements Of receipts and expendi-
lures issued by the treasury depart
ment. The prospects now are that
the deficit of about So, 500, 900 for the
month of July, the first of the fiscal
year, will be practically wiped out
before the end of the present month.
For the first six days of August the
treasury shows a surplus for the
month to date Of S347, 529. As. and the
total receipts for the six days amount
ing to $1,000, 529.48, against but
So, 64e, 013 for the corresponding days
last August.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Acting upon the advice of the boar d
of managers Of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Fair in st. Louis, Secretary
Shaw of the treasury has arranged for
the ooining of 300, 900 gold dollars to
be circulated as souvenirs of che fair.
An interesting feature Of this coin
age, and one calculated to promote
desire among the people to secure
these souvenirs and pay substantial
premiums for them, is the fact that
the diverse Of the coins will bear the
bust Of President Jefferson, who con-
cluded the Louisiana purchase, and
the reverse the bust of President Nc
Kinley, under whose auspices the ST
Louis Fair was instituted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

q. F. w. Neeley, who was convict.
ed OF Cuban postal frauds, and after
wards granted amnesty by the Cuban
legislature, has applied to the attor-
ney general to be reimbursed for the
time Of his arrest, amounting to
IS, 1874. This money was sent to Cuba
as an exhibit at the trial Of Neeley
and was returned by the military
government to the war department.
Secretary Root wrote letter to the
postmaster general informing him
that the money had been returned
and was held. to be disposed Of at the
latter's direction.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

Y It is understood that Attorney Gen
eral Knox will shortly sail for Eu-
rope, where in France he will devote
some personal attention to the Pana-
ma Canal question. 1t is quite prob
able now that the proceedings look
ing to determination Of the ability
Of the new Panama Canal Company
to pass clear title of the property
to the United States will be conduct
ed in the French courts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1902-08-14

The answer Of Secretary Root to
the petition of Miss Rebeooa j. Tay
Tor for writ Of mandamus to compel
him to restore her to clerk ship in
the war department. has been filed.
Miss Taylor was dismissed for pub
fishing criticisms on the PHILIPPINES
policy of the administration. Score
tary Roots answer says one Of these
published letters was referred by Sec
rotary Roots direction to Miss TRy-
lor for explanation or statement;
that Miss Taylor admitted its au-
thorship without Offering any justif-
cation or retraction, and that her an
swer, in the opinion of the secretary
Of war, was insubordinate and preJu-
dicial to the order and efficiency OF
the service, and Secretary Root,
therefore, caused her removal. Sec
rotary Root says his action was not
taken because of Miss Taylor's polit-
ioal or religious utilization. and all
acts of the department In the case
were done in conformity with the
civil service regulations. His answer
contends that the action Of the head
Of an executive department in respect
to the case is not subject to review or
control by a court of law, and that
his action can not be directed by
mandamus
Washington is comparatively
small city in business way, and the
real estate operations here are always
upon correspondingly small scale,
but now there is great boom on.
Three or four splendid office build
ings are being put up in the centre Of
the city, and the building operations
in the residence portion are upon
very broad lines. Among the real
estate operators is Col. Hay, secreta
ry Of state, who has bought almost an
entire city square in the central part
of the town, and proposes building
CIlo VI UIIO uE0Sb dpdTtuout HOUS0b III
the world. The building will be in
the square bounded by Connecticut
avenue, K, Seventeenth and L streets.
In one Of the houses Of the square
Admiral Dewey was married, and in
an adjoining house Senator Stanford
of California lived while he was in
the senate, and it was there that he
gave some of the most famous ban
guets that have ever been spread in
Washington. This apartment house,
on one of the most fashionable
squares Of the city, will be called the
Stoneligh, in compliment to Mrs.
Hay, whose maiden name was Stone.
l. will contain only ninety three
apartments, will be but eight stories
high, and will cost, aside from the
land, considerably more than 81 ,O0O,-
600. The house will be built, OF
course, for the occupancy Of wealthy
families who come to Washington ev-
cry winter and who do not wish to be
bothered with the care OF an entire
house.
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
A YOUNG LADY'S LIFE SAVED
At Panama, Colombia, by Chamber.
Iain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy.

DR.. Chas. H. Utter, a prominent ply
sician, of Panama, Colombia, in a re-
cent letter states: Last March l had
as patient a young lady sixteen years
of age, who had a very bad attack of
dysentery. Everything 1 prescribed
for her proved Intellectual and she was
growing worse every hour. Her par
ents were sure she would die. She
had become so weak that she could MT
turn over in bed. What to do at this
critical moment was a study for me,
but 1 thought of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrnoea Remedy and as
a last resort prescribed it. The most
wonderful result was effected. Within
eight hours she was feeling much bet
ter; inside of three days she was upon
her feet and at the end of one week
was entirely WELL" For sale by John
Coughlin, 1T Water street; ]. c. Hou-
helan, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
STATE NEWS.
KENNEBEC.
SOUTH CHINA.


Howard Fuller of Albion, is WORKING
at r. NJ. Jones'.
Mrs. Mae Harrington and Mrs. MN
ME Farwell have returned from Bos-
ton Island.
Pine Cone Union met with emma
Grange last Wednesday. Nearly every
grange in the union was well repre-
sented-
Hon w. ]. Thompson was home over
SUNDAY. after an extended trip to New
Jersey and New York.
The recent rains have done con-
siderable damage to the grain crop in
this vicinity.
Louis Massie has been on business
trip to Wiscasset.
TIL fall term of the Erskine Academy
will begin Sept. 9. A large attendance
is expected.
There will be a Republican rally at
China village August 20, at P. NJ, A.
NJ. Goddard and George w. Heselton
being the speakers. Thomas Leigh and
William McFadden will speak at
Weeks Mills, August 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
WALDO.
SOUTH LIBERTY.

Miss Grace Clark and lady frient
of Boston, formerly of this place, are
visiting Mrs. Edmond Prescott for {
few days.
Friday night, there was the worst
thunder storm known in many years,
1t lasted nearly 3ls hours, but there
was no damage reported near here.
The rust has struck the potatoes
here and in many instances the farm
ers report fully half of their crop is
rotten, while in other places none have
been found affected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
L,TcHFIELD CORNER.

Warren Hanscome OF New York, is
staying at his fathers few days.
F. NJ. Robinson and Wilbur Robin
son Of Boston, j. w. Starbird, wife
and daughter and Miss Lizzie Knapp
Of Lewiston. are the guests of Miss
Endora Robinson.
The Sunday school picnic which was
To have been held at Severy cottage,
Saturday, was postponed on account
of the rain till next Saturday.
Very pretty invitations to the birth
day party of Miss Edith Campbell are
out. The little lady intends to cele-
brate her 10th birthday, Sept. 6.
Dr. w. o. Plimpton and family Of
New York, were the guests of Henry
Taylor, Sunday.
The schools in town will open, Sept.
/. Litchfield Academy will open, Sept.
s, with the same corps of teachers as
last year.
The entertainment and apron sale,
the proceeds of which are to be used
in purchasing cushions for the church,
was a financial success, $40 being the
amount of the net proceeds. An en-
tertainment and Harvest supper will
be held in few weeks for the same
purpose.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet
at the Congregational parsonage, next
Tuesday afternoon. The society is
busy. under the direction of the eff
ficient executive committee, Mrs. Addie
Kenerson. making aprons and other
useful articles for a future sale.
NORTH WAYNE.
Mrs. Charlie Hall of Lewiston, is
spending a few weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Williston Jennings. Mr..
Hall returned to Lewiston after visit
of few days.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Richards and
family returned to their home at Rum
ford Falls. Saturday. Mr.. Richards
mother. Mrs. Della Richards, accom-
panied them.
James Huff of Oakland, is visiting
relatives here.
owen Adams has a brother visiting
him from Oakland.
Andrew Smith of Auburn, n. Y, is
visiting his old home. An aged mother,
a brother and sister, who care for her
are still living here. The mother is
in her 96th year, probably the Oldest
person in. town. She retains hel
faculties wonderfully, and not long ago
could see without the aid of glasses
Mr.. Smiths last visit here was some
20 years ago He finds many changes
during that time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Lovejoy ana
| family are visiting in Oakland.
T. G. Jennings returned from Frank
lin county, Friday, where he has been
on business trip.
FAYETTE.
Miss Mamie Tuck has gone to Harps-
well for a few weeks.
Elmer E. Gile took six head of Here
fords to Bangor, Saturday, which he
| will show at the Eastern State fair
! this week.
Warren S. Hewett went to Portland
| Saturday.
| Mrs. Clara Robe went to the hos
| pital at Lewiston, last week. to hav'
| a surgical operation performed.
Startling Grange will make, an ex-
| nibit at the fair at Livermore Falls
| this week.
Archie Wells has gone to DixfielC
| to work.
Miss Alice NJ. Hewett returned Mon
| day, to Augusta.