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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.

will register all those who are eli
titled to registration at the following
named time and places:
Shiloh, Monday, April IS, 1908.
Antioch, Tuesday, April ID.
Mayton, Wednesday, April Is.
Clear Creek, Thursday, April 16.
Cato, Friday, April II.
Dry Creek, Saturday, April IS.
Stems Creek, Monday, April 20.
Star, Tuesday, April 81.
Mountain Creek, Wednesday, April
%.
Whites, Thursday, April 90.
Cleary, Friday, April "a.
Plain. Saturday, April 20.
Pearson, Monday, April ~.
Holbrooks, Tuesday, April 30.
Oakdale, Wednesday, April 80.
Fannin, Thursday, April 80.
Goshen Springs, Friday, May /.
Pisgah, Saturday, Maya.
Red Oak School House, Monday,
May 4.
Clarksburg, Tuesday, May 5.
Pelahatchie, Wednesday, May 6.
Those WHO were duly registered
and entitled to vote at the election
last year need not register again un-
less they have changed their resi-
dence. The registration books will
be open in my office for the registra-
tion OF voters except on the dates
above named.
W. G. STEEN, Circuit Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
WORDS.

Words are the slaves of the wise
and the foolish, the weak and the
strong the true and the false.
Fortunately, words are good when
backed by deeds, and only SO.
Deeds are not such serviIe sub
lects and when the people learn to
know whose words are constantly
allied with deeds they know where
and when to place confidence in
words; it is not the "just as good"
that you want but honest, reliable
and dependable goods. Those
pretty Lady and Gents gold watches
that we are selling are guaranteed
not just as good but the best. Call
and see US.
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them that are bound to bring buyers.
Go and examine the stock before it is
picked ever.
State Superintendent of Education
FL. L. Whitfield spent few days here
this week, shaking hands with his
many friends. Henry is one of the
best superintendent the state ever
had, and it is not likely that he will
have any opposition.
j. I'll. McCarty, private secretary to
Senator McLaurin, arrived Friday
evening to the pleasure of his many
friends here. He spen. few days at
his homo in Pamela county after the
adjournment of congress.
r.. FL. Reeves is candidate for as
SCISSOR of Pearl River county. bob, =
as he is known here, is an expert in
land numbers and will make an excel
lent officer. He is native of Rankin
and his many friends here wish him
success
On Thursday evening, at the Metho-
dist church, there will be lecture on
Temperance, by Mrs. Hoffman, one Of
the most famous Of the w. G. T. u.
National lecturers. Let everybody
come, and enjoy her forcible logic,
and inimitable eloquence.
John I'll. Harrison, jr., of Washing
ton, d. O., special agent of the
United States Census, is here collec-
ting statistics in connection with
wealth, debt and taxation of the
United States, a report of which will
soon be. issued by the United States
Census bulletin. Mr.. Harrison thor
oughly understands his business and
is a most affable gentleman.
This week The News prints the first
of thirteen letters prepared by our
Virgil correspondent on the hardships
encountered during the civil war by
our mothers, wives, boys, sisters and
sweethearts. The Virgil dots have
proved to be one of the most interest
ing features of the paper, and it goes
without saying that the letters on the
above subject will be highly interes-
ting and instructive as they are from
one of the best writer's in the county.
L. A. Chapman was Brandon Wis
itor Saturday. Mr.. Chapman states
that he has been reelected principal
of the Langford High School for an.
other session, and therefore will not
be candidate for superintendent of
education. The past session of his
school has been a very successful one,
and the people of that community are
to be congratulated upon securing his
services again.
There is rapid change taking place
in the teaching class of this state. 1t
is only a question of few more years
till place hunters will be seen no more
and the schools will be taught by ear
nest, energetic, uptodate teachers who
take pride i'll their profession and are
willing to spend asportion of their sal
airy in improving their equipment and
keeping themselves abreast with the
times. When we have more teachers
OF this kind there will be material
increase in salaries, also.
The fine bay horse, belonging to
Hon. r. S. McLaurin, ran away
with buggy last week, and was
| severely hurt. He went through
three wire fences before stopping
and was in such condition that
Uncle Vester" had very little hopes
for his permanent recovery, so be
gave him to @. E. Martin. EMr. Mar
tin sewed up the gashes and began
doctoring and the horse is improving
rapidly and will be ready for pillow
ing by next week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
CRISP ITEMS FROM THE SCOTT
COUNTY REGISTER.

M. r. Windham, of Homewood,
after several months spent..in British
Honduras, Central America, returned
home last week.
The Register learns that the or
cllards throughout the country have
been damaged greatly by the frosts Of
last week. A good deal Of the fruit
is falling from the trees.
The spring meeting Of the Central
Mississippi Presbytory will be held iii
Edwards commencing on April 18th
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

For corn, oats, shipstuff, bran and
fertilizer go to Busick's. also have
a new line of stoves which / am
offering at rock bottom prices. Should
you need new stove can make it to
your interest if you will give me a
call. III. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

We have just received carload of
high patent flour which we are sell
ling at a bargain; come and see us,
GAYDEN AND co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

[ have for sale good yoke of steers
weighing about 1900 pounds, fat and
i'll good condition and are fine beef
cattle. Ell. A. BUSICK.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Marx Goldstein, of Greenville, or
ganizer of the Knights of Honor, has
been here this week endeavoring to
organize lodge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
LOCAL NEWS

corn planting is we'll under way.
Walter Waddell was here this
week.
Hemby May, of Braxton, spent Sun
day i'll Brandon.
Tile town board will meet in regu-
lar session Tuesday.
Board of supervisors meet Monday
in regular April session.
Preaching at the Baptist church
next Sunday by the pastor
Alonzo Dukes and wife, of Gum,
attended church here Sunday.
Circuit Clerk Steen was very busy
man Monday, registering voters.
E. A. Russell, Cole Atkins and Bob
White spent Sunday at Vicksburg.
A stated communication of Tyrian
lodge will be held this afternoon.
The State Teachers Association
meets at Vicksburg April 80, May 1
and 2.
Miss Lena May and W. D. Ragland
spent Sunday with homefolks at Dry
Greek.
Ben Turcott, of Magee, spent
Sunday with the family of VIM.
Watson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Cook spent Sat
urday and Sunday with friends at
Newton
Watch for A. NJ. Shields new
line of dress goods which will ar
rive in a few days.
Tomorrow and Saturday are the
first spring examination days for white
teachers i'll this county.
P. P. Polk was a caller Saturday
and announced that he would mot be
a candidate for circuit clerk this year
The annual Methodist Sunday school
institute Of the Mississippi conference
will be held at IIattiesburg on Apri
27, % and 30.
A great deal Of commercial fertili-
zer is being hauled away from Bran
don these days. The farmers are be.
ginning another crop with hearts full
of hope.
We are Informed that J. j. Myers,
colored man living near Thomas
vile, is the possessor Of a chicken
ha'ched last week with four we'll for.
med legs and feet. Those who have
seen it pronounce it quite a curiosity
Prof. W. Powell Hale, who was
billed to lecture at Johnson Hall las
Thursday night, failed to come. He
missed connection at Jackson was The
reason of his failure TO fill the en-
gagement.
Mrs. A. j. McLaurin returned Tues
day from Vicksburg where she has
been at the bedside of her daughter
Mrs. r. L. McLaurin, who has been
quite i'll. We are glad to state that
she is now improving.
In looking over the membership Of
the State Teachers Association We
note that there are two members from
this countyJ. l. Covington, CT tile
Dry Creek Graded school, and Mis-.
Dixie Smith, of the Stcen's Greek
High School,
Stingily and company, of Pela
hatchie lave a coupon in their adj
ycrtisement today worth 20 cents tt
you. Cat it out and take to theil
store and receive the value of it il
trade.
The joint agreement made by the
merchants to close their respective
places of business at O'Clock even
ings on and after April /, was called
off yesterday evening The agreement
is to go into effect May /.
Tt is reported that a maddog wa,
seen near Baugh's well Tuesday morn
ing. If1the people would heed til,
good advice that is being CONSTANT,
given them through these columns b,
our Virgil correspondent, the maddos
nuisance would soon he a thing of th'
past.
j. A. Taylor and Son. Of Pelaha
tcbie, have another very interesting
advertisement today. They have til,
handsomest line Of dress goods in til
county, and are making figures o.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02

Call on us for Mississippi Home
Fertilizer, the best in. the market.
1t will pay you.
GAYDEN AND co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-02
DENTAL NOTICE.

My office will be closed the 6, Z, s.
8 and 10.
P. P WALKER.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
TREASURE TRAINS ARE
GUARDED BY ARMED MEN
Threats Alleged to Have Been
Made to Rob Adams Express
Company Cars.
WHAT OFFICIALS SAY

NEW YORK, Dec. Harmed detectives
formed a part of the crew of an express
train from New York for Boston which left
here early to-day. The train had a cargo
valued at a round million, including a large
sum In gold. The armed escort travelling
in a special car attached to the train was
sent out because of threats said to have
been received by officials Of the Adams Ex-
press Company that unless a certain
amount of money was forthcoming the
train would be robbed.
NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Dec. 1Z.-When the
express from New York to Boston arrived
here over the New Haven road this morning
four detectives carrying rifles and pistols
went aboard to reinforce the guard already
on the train. One man rode in the engine
cab and three in an express car. Every
trip of the express is being made under
similar escort because of the threats of a
holdup received by the express company
officials.
BOSTON, Dec. 17.-When the express
from New York over the New York, New
Haven a. Hartford Railroad arrived to-day
have been on board for the protection of
the Adams express car was not in evil
dence. Inquiry at the railroad offices here
elected the that no unusual
measures had been adopted. 1t was added
that 1t Is a yearly custom of the company
during the holiday season to protect it's
Adams express trains.
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Plus DELIGHTED WITH
HIS CHRISTMAS BOX

ROME. Dec. full particulars con-
corning the agreement reached between
Governor Taft and the friars providing
for the settlement of the friar land ques-
ton in the Philippines nave not yet been
received by the Vatican authorities, only
a mere announcement that such an agree
ment had been reached having been cabled
from Manila. When the news was brought
to the Pope, he seemed highly delighted
and exclaimed: "It is the best Christmas
box / could have had"
The news was received with equal pleas
ure in all Vatican circles. In all quarters
Governor Taft and Archbishop Guidi are
warmly congratulated on their success in
solving the most intricate of the ques-
tons intructed to their diplomacy. 1t is
declared that both have displayed the ut
most tact and ~equanimity. The excellent
impression produced by Governor Taft dur
ing his s~ojourn in Rome in the spring Of
1902 has now been greatly increased at the
Vatican, the authorities of which expect
tina his presence in Washington as secre-
tary of war will greatly nelp the settlement
of the remaining questions in the Philip
pines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
FRIARS' LANDS WILL Be
SOLD TO NATIVE TENANTS
Improvement on the New Irish
Tenure System to Be Tried in
the Philippines.
LONG TINE
Greatest Number of Landlords
Possible Is Desired-Few Friars
Left in the Islands.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Governor Taft
has informed the War Department that an
agreement has been reached for the sale
of the friar lands. there remaining only
some small matters Of difference to be ad-
justed. The main features of the agreement
have been outlined in the dispatches from
Manila, but there are interesting subordin-
ate features in it. Provision, 1t is under
stood, is made for the relation between the
tenantry and state government, which
marks an advance even upon the land tenure
system of Ireland. Thus. for instance, ii is
in contemplation to sell this vast area Of
land purchased frsm the friars orders for
the benefit of the Filipinos themselves; for
the money will go into the common treas
ury. Payment will be made by bonds either
turned over directly by the friars or sold
by the Philippine government a the best
price obtainable, the proceeds being given
to the orders. The lands are to be sold, as
far as possible, to the tenants who live on
them now, and realizing that few of the
Filipinos have any considerable sums Of
money laid by the Philippine government
proposes to allow them to buy the lands
on longtime payments, at a very moderate
rate of interest on the deferred payments.
The main purpose is to create the greatest
possible number of landlords in the Philip
pines, for it is believed that such a body
will be a strong conservator of peace and
will do much to discourage future revolu-
tionary movements.
The question of the withdrawal Of the
friars, at the outset the most important
connected with this problem has, it is said
at the Wal Department, practically settled
itself OF the great body of friars in the
Philippine islands at the outbreak of the
war with Spain only 200 odd are said to have
remained and nearly all of these are In
Manila. They have found calls to other
fields of duty outside the archipelago, and
those who remain. being almost objects of
charity, are as anxious, in most cases. to
leave as those who, maintaining them at
some sacrifice, are anxious to have them
60. But even if a few remain 1t is felt their
power to further embarrass the future rela-
tons of the government and people In the
Philippines has disappeared. 1t is not
doubted that the President and Secretary
Root will approve Governor Taft's arrange
ment, particularly as il appears that the
people of the United States are not to be
charged with any of the money required to
buy the friarS' lands.
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dressed. a number Of stitches being neces-
sary in each case. Toliivers blood-coT-
cred body was taken from the basement
and removed to the city morgue In the
Dispensary ambulance. where II was later
Identified Bicycleman Askins remained az
his post I'm spite of his wounds until the
loss OF blood compelled him TO go 10 q
doctor. He went 10 the City Dispensary,
where his badly lacerated hand was dressed
by Drs- Jeffries and Sheek. None OF the In
1ured men Is dangerously hurt and unless
Bicycleman Askins looses the use OF his
hand no bad results are anticipated. when
the shots were fired the police station was
notified of the fight and Bicyelemen HUI
er and several patrolmen went 10 the scene
Of the fight post-haste. Their assistance
was not needed. as the coiored Jack the
Ripper" lay cold In death.
CROWDS SOON GATHER.
y crowd Of fully 1000 people pressed In
front Of the doors Of the Resoner store. all
anxious for a glimpse OF the negro brute
who was frustrated in his bloody plans by
the bullet from the revolver Of the brave
patrolman. Nothing but words of COM
mendation for PatroIman Dugan were
heard and the shooting was in every way
perfectly justihable. In speaking of the ar
fair last night Patrolman Dugan said: II
regret that IL was necessary for me TO take
a human life, but under the circumstances
Il ldQ no OlncI d&lcEldllNt. ~ SN~A
much affected at the thought of having
killed a man, but the crowd cheered him.
nevertheless, for his bravery.
The third floor OF the building, where the
fight was carried on, bore the marks OF the
battle royal and not a whole plate or piece
OF china could be found and much OF the
furniture was broken. Nearly all or the
broken property was broken on the head OF
the negro. and his blood and the blood or the
two Resoner's. which lay in clots on the
floor, marked the fierceness of the struggle:
1t was said last night that Tolliver slid
down the elevator shaft 10 the basement
by the power rope. but that story is denied
by persons who were in the store at the
time of the fight.
Tolliver was well known here In the city
and did not bear a bad reputation. He was
q thrifty colored man and IL Is believed Dy
his friends that he was either drunk OF
crazy when he made his attack upon the
life of George Resoner. He had over 81
In his pockets at the time he started to the
fight and his acquaintance refuse TO be-
lieve that he intended robbery when he
went into the store. During the recent city
campaign Tolliver was a precinct commit
teeman and he was considered quite a power
in negro politics. Tolliver must have beer
a man of great vitality for the blows he re-
ceived on his head with heavy water pitch
ers, platters and plates would have alone
killed an ordinary person His head was
frightfully cut by the broken plates and
dishes and his injuries might have beer
fatal had the patrolman's bullet not ended
his life. Deputy Coroner Gels last night
held a post norton on the body of the
negro and his decision as to the cause OF
death will be given to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
CRUISER OLYMPIA EN-
ROUTE TO THE ISTHMUS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE cruiser
Olympia, flagship of Rear Admiral Cogh-
Ian, commanding the Caribbean squadron,
left Norfolk to-day for Colon. The cruiser
Dixie left Colon to-day for Philadelphia to
take on board the battalion of marines be-
ing assembled at that city for service on
the isthmus
Word has been received at the Navy De-
partment Of the arrival at Honolulu of the
battleships Kentucky, Wisconsin and Ore
gon and the cruisers New Orleans,N Albany,
Cincinnati, Raleigh, Nanshan and Pompey.
1t is not known how long the fleet will re-
main at Honolulu, but in view of the pos
sibilities OF trouble on the Isthmus of Pan
anna it is not believed that the vessels under
Admiral Evans's command will be FASTENED
back to the Chinese station.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE United
States gunboa Petrol came down from the
Mare island navy yard to-day and at once
proceeded to sea. She is believed to be
bound for Panama.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
OF MARINES
1T TWO VANTAGE POINTS

WASHINGTON, Dec. lin a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Coghlan, commanding
the naval force in Atlantic isthmian waters,
which reached the Navy Department over
night, the landing of the battalion Of ma
rines from the Prairie at Gorgon is record
ed. The battalion will go into camp at that
place, the medical officers having reported
that the health conditions there are fairly
satisfactory. Gorgon is some distance above
the sea level, and IL is hoped the men will
be free from tropical illness. The Dixie's
battalion of marines has encamped at EN-
pire. Care will be taken that all the Amer
lean force on the isthmus shall drink only
distilled water, and the Prairie will be kept
there for the purpose of distilling an ade-
quate supply.
In a cablegram received from Rear Ad-
miral Glass to-day the situation on both
sides the isthmus was said to be quiet and
satisfactory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
FIRST ACTION UNDER
THE NEW PRESS LAW
Pennsylvania Banker Sues Three
Allentown Papers for Saying
He Dyed His Beard.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. Dec. 17.-The first
suits in this State under the press law
passed by the Legislature a year ago have
been instituted against three newspapers
here by a wealthy banker of Northamp-
ton county.
The action is based on the publication
of a statement that the banker had last
month escaped from a hotel under quar-
antine in his home town for smallpox. The
man was believed to be in Allentown and
IL was at the request of the local board
of health that the publication was made.
The papers. in describing the banker.
said he had dyed his beard. The subject
of the article is fifty-five years old. had
recently married a Young woman and al
leges that the statement anent his beard
caused him to be ridiculed by his friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
new PIANO STORE
Store Opens Saturday. Dec.
10, at 10 A. M.
Al 1877 North Pennsylvania Street,
First Door South Denison Hotel
Entrance-YOur Presence
Is Desired-A Mag.
nificent Display.

Now for a few words to the prospective
piano purchasers of Indianapolis and vicin-
ity. / have been actively engaged in the
piano business for a number of years, and
point with pardonable pride to the fact
that 1 have ALWAYS been connected with
pianos that stand for quality, and / am
familiar with the merits and dement's of
the different grades and makes. which is a
most valuable experience for one who as
sumes to advise in the selection Of a piano.
/ have carefully selected a list Of pianos
all of which are of the most approved quail
ity and known reputation, and will offer
them at prices and on terms that place
PIANOS of quality within the reach of
most everyone. For my leader l offer the
Justly celebrated Smith & Nixon, as it is
POSITIVELY THE FINEST and most per-
feet of all pianos built. IT stands In a class
by itself, not alone a modern Improvement
on pianos, but an invention encasing a
GRAND PIANO IN AN UPRIGHT CASE.
The result of this innovation places the
piano In the world without an equal. 1t is
recognized by such world-famed pianists as
DR.. Nicholas ]. Elsenheimer, Theodore
Bohlmann and many other famous musi-
clans as the greatest musical and piano in
vention of the nineteenth century.
In the regular upright i have the Eber-
sole, a strictly high-grade. absolutely dura-
BILE instrument, a product of the Smith &
Nixon Piano Manufacturing Company; the
Haines Bros, one of the Oldest makes on
the market to-day; Foster, Armstrong and
others.
/ will not handle the very cheap pianos
only those that can be recommended and
guaranteed. They start at a price of s20t
for an honest and thoroughly reliable piano
and for every additional dollar you pay
above this price you will receive additional
piano value.
1 extend a cordial welcome to all whc
wish to come on opening day or any other
day thereafter. Remember the opening date
is Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a. m. Come and
bring your friends.
Very respectfully,
H G. KIBBEY,
1877 North Pennsylvania street.
First door south of Denison Hotel entranc.
for Pianos Of Quality.
p. S.-Easy terms II desired.