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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
STATISTlCIAN SWANK.
States That Bottom Is Reached In Iron
and Steel Depression.

os~sS lHdt nOtIOm Is kedCne0 IN Iron
and Steel Depression.
New York-Special kilograms from
correspondents Of the Internat ional
Mercantile Agency throughout the
United States are summarized q fol-
lows: In New England dealers an
nounSp . gain In the shoe trade Of Is
per cent, cotton 10 per cent rSbbsr 10
and 10 Per cent, and other staple lines
from II to ID per cent, with outlook in
leather and rubber promising and in
lumber and cottons problsmatieal
Wool y Improving.
Throughout the Southwest business
generally has averaged 10 to 20 per
cent over the year before. In the Cen
trail South returns are even more a.
fsrable. Baltimore says 1903 was 10
per cent better than 1902 in iobbing
lines.
Statistioian Swank states that the
bottom has been reached in the iron
and steel depression. The Maryland
Steel Company has an orc = for 20, 600
tons OF rails for Beirut. 'teel buyers
are awaiting the meeting Of the billet
pool December Is.
Iron prices are higher, as are those
for tin, copper, leather and coffee.
Petroleum is up cents,per barrel, the
highest point in eight years.
The New York dry goods market il
unsatisfactory. Money is returning
from the West more slowly than ex-
pected. Railroad earnings are less
uniformly favorable.
An investigation by the agency war
rants the statement, in view of the
government bureaus under-estim ate
OF the cotton yield by nearly 5 per
cent during the last four years, that
the crop will exceed 10. 400, 600 bales,
nearly half million bales more then
the lowest outgiving.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Girl Murdered.

Rising Sun, Ind.-This place Of less
than 1000 people has boon intensely
excited since Miss Elizabeth Gillespie
Was shot at her parlor window last
Tuesday evening. The excitement
increased when tho grand jury began
it's investigation into the matter
Saturday morning and since Miss Gill
lespie died threatening conditions
exist here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Defends Socialism.

Berlin. Herr Bebel, the socialist
leader. in the course of reply to
Chancellor Won Buelow in the reich
stag today said the chancellor had
twitted the socialists with being elm
practicable dictionaries. AS to that
be desired to refer to the American re-
pnblic. which occupied position In
the world in comparison with which
Germany was gradually sinking, also
pointing out that America selected
academicians for its ambassadors.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Cotton For LiniHgs.

New York.-Ootton is said to bs
displacing silk more than ever before
as lining for drop skirts and petit
coats, and the advance OF the cheaper
goods ID ascribed to the mercerizine
process. AT Q manufacturing compa-
nys Office in this city il was ssid yes
terday that the salo of the black lining
known as press de sole promises to be
much larger in the coming season than
1t has been this year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
New Machine Shop at Corintf.

A new machine shop company has
been organized at Corinth, with cap
ltal stock of $4,000, with the privi-
Eege of increasing it to $25, 200. 1t
will be styled the Corinth Engine and
Boiler Works. The charter, which
has been prepared, names J. E.
Creary. J. Ell. Jones, r. M. Weaver,
II. z. Walker. M. B. Abbey and others
M STOCKHOLDERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
End Of q Notable ENTERPRISE

Knoxville, Tenn.-The last of chg
property of the old Co. Operative Town
Company. organized twelve years ago
to establish q city at Elix .beshton.
Tenn. has been sold by receivers.
This winds mp the affairs of this noted
company, In which Hon John G.. Oar,
isle. tbs late Senator Harris, BENZ
Butterworth, Robt. p. Porter and
other men Of aaticnAi note were inter-.
estsd.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Hundred Bales Of Cotton Burned.

100 bales of cotton that were shipped
from Brooksville to Macon to be COM
pressed have been burned. The cot
ton caught fire between Macon and
Brooksville and all on the train was
lost. The cotton was owned by the
Newburger Cotton Company. The
loss was the Mobile & Ohio Railroads
as the cotton was In their charge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
j. G. Morse Commits Suicide.

j. G. Morse, thirty years of age,
ehot himself through the head in a
boarding house at Tupelo at O'Clock
this afternoon. dying instantly. He
left note saying that the act was done
because it was death or insanity. He
is a native of Itawamba county, but
has resided several years in South
Carolina.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Capt. Carter Struck by Z Trails.

Capt Carter, . middle aged man,
who recently came from Baltimore to
Gulfport was struck by . backing Gu1
and Ship Island train on the pier and
instantly killed. He II said to have .
family in Baltimore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Nor tgage For Five Millions.

Guthrie, o. THE Muskogee
Southern railroad. projected for q,
distance Of 260 miles through Okls-
homs and Indian Territory and now In
course OF construction has fled with
the territorial governor first mort
gage for IS, 600. coo in favor of the IL
linois Trust and Saving Bank of Chi
cago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
These Troops Withdrawn.

Washington. Information has reach
ed the Navy Department to the effect
that the Colombian troops which were
said to have landed at the mouth
the Atrato river to march on the 18th
mus, have been withdrawn.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Ohio Navigation Suspended.

Observation-Disclosures on the Ohio
from this port is suspended. No boats
left Cincinnati today. Rivermen say
that with the present temperature and
low stage Of the water it will be froz-
en- over within SO hours.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Knights of Pythias Convention.

Knights OF Pythias of Southeast
Mississippi held their meeting in
Hattiesburg with large number of
delegates from all over the State
present, and very interesting pro-
gramme was carried out.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Reyes is Noncommittai
Another Dominican War.

New Orleans. new revolution
movement headed by friends of Gil is
said to have been started in the south
OF San Domingo, and it il said that
the ex presidents move to the south
10 an indioation that he may go back
to his country and take the lead of the
new revolutionary movement.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17

Washington.-The senate in exs-
cutive session has confirmed tho fol
lowing nominations; Collector Of Gus
toms for the district of Portland and
Falmouth, Me-, Chas. M. Moses
Postmaster-Noweta, Indian Territory
f. w. Caller.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Uncle Sam After Them.

Huntsville, Ala.-Peter Vandiffe-
and James Musgrove, we'll known res
idents of Winston County, have baen
lodged in Jail here to serve sentences
Of thirty days each for Illicit distilling.
Fifteen months ago these men were
convicted in the United States Court
Of the crimes charged against them,
and Judge Jones allowed them to go
home on their promise to give an ao-
count of themselves. They failed to
show up and warrants were issued fer
them. Several other offenders Of this
character will be similarly treated.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Old Lady Burned to Death.

Mrs Jane Wheeler, an aged lady,
residing nine miles southeast Of Cor.
NTH, fell in the Ere . few days ago
and was burned to death. This is the
fifth death in that locality by burning
under similar circumstances within
the past two months.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Denmark's RECOGNITION.

Copenhasen.-King Christian, Of
Denmark, following the recommends
ton Of his ministers, has recognized
the Republic Of Panama - an indie
pendent State.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
BLUEJACKETS
DISEMBARK.
Force Of American Marines to Check
Colombian Advance
BOdOTAN TROOPS HAVELANDED
Small Force Said to Have Effected .
Landing On the Coast South Of Pan
anna City--Long Guerilla Warfare h
Expected.

Colon. A company Of marines from
the United States steamship Prairie
was landed here under the command
Of Capt Smiley D. Butler and en-
trained for Panama, whence the ma
rines will be sent to q point on the
coast south of Panama. The step was
in consequence of the receipt of in
form alton that the Colombian troops
had landed in that direction with the
intention of marching ON Panama. If
this is confirmed, it will mean the be-
ginning OF long campaign of guerilla
warfare on the isthmus. The destina-
tion Of the marines is said to be Yavi-
"a. up the San Miguel gulf and Tuira
river.
Colombian Troops Moving.
Washington. The navy department
received cablegram from Admiral
Coghlan, dated Colon, as follows:
'Mayflower reports Cartagena and
Pinzon were ct Turbo with 400 to 800
men, Took in some supplies. sailed
south and supposed to have landed the
troops at Candi Atlanta, however,
was at Ganda 9th and got opposite
information and United States consul
Cartagena reports Cartagena returned
there 9th, No doubt the vessels and
troops were at Turbo the 8th-that in
reliable. Atlanta returns to gulf for
further search.''
May Have Been Scouts.
Colon.-It is believed that the de-
cision of the navy authorities to sta
ton marines at Yaviza may possibly
be owing to the report that Colombian
troops have been seen in that direc-
ton, but up to the present time there
is no reason to believe that any large
force is under orders to march on
Panama from Cauca. The opinion
seems to prevail that the few Colon
bian soldiers seen were probably
scouts.
Army Anxious to Take a Part.
Washington. The news of the
movement OF marines southwark from
Panama, based as it was on the re-
ported landing of Colombian troops
in that part of the isthmus, was re-
oeived with keen interest in army
circles, where there has been exhibited
for scme time . desire to participate
with the navy in any military move
nents on the isthmus.
Reyes is Noncommittai
Washington. Regarding the report
OF his recent election to the presidency
of Colombia. Gen. Reyes is quoted as
saying that he could hardly refuse to
serve his country in the hour of her
need. although he is not politician
and had never sought the presidency.
Several friends of Gen. Reyes conf
IDENTIFY predict that he will accept.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Grenada's Cotton Receipts.

It is given out from the local ex.
change that Grenada's cotton receipts
to date amount to 1850 more bales
than were received here during tho
entire season last year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
Over Hundred Girls Saved BY the Ladder

Pittsburg.-Seven workmen were
seriously burned and . number OF 9TH
ers sustained slight injuries today in .
IRE and explosion at Armstrong; cork
factory on Twenty third street. Many
of the six hundred employees narrowly
escaped from the building with their
lives. Over 100 girls were carried By
ne police and Arsmsn from the Sec
ond door BY means Of ladders.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
TeChe CoIiectorship

Washington.--The President has
sent to the senate the nomination Of
John A. Thorton to be COLLECTOR Of
customs for the district OF Teche. La.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17

Major Norbo rne Robinson, form.
erly Of New Orleans, died at Wash.
ington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
MEETS POPULAR FAVOR.
Beautiful and Artistic Photographs Civ
en- With Malt Breakfast Food.

The most popular premiums ever
given away have been in the form of
pictures. Realizing the national love
for the artistic Malt Breakfast Food
has arranged to pack a beautiful
carbon photograph in every package of
their food and to give in return for
coupons taken from the packages,
larger photographs suitable for franz
ing, duplicates of those sold by the art
stores for two and three dollars. These
carbon photographs are imported pic
lures of tho finest quality found.
Your grocer should be able to tell you
all about Malt Breakfast Food, its
superiority, and also the popularity of
this premium offer; if he cannot ex-
plain to you write to The Matted
Cereals Company, Burlington, VT, and
they will send you an illustrated
catalogue with a small sample photo
graph, free of all charge
Malt Breakfast Food is not a medi-
Gated food, or ready-to-serve fad; it is
honest, simple, appetizing food, ready
to cook in your own kitchen: a food
that thoroughly nourishes, and is easy
OF digestion. In considering what food
TO choose, from the standpoint of
economy, Malt Breakfast Food offers q
decided advantage, as its full weight.
tWo-pound packages when cooked for
the table, go eight times as far as the
REVOLUTIONARY cereals.
Try Malt Breakfast Food TODAY and
say your coupons for valuable photo
graph,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
THE WATER QUESTION.
As Viewed From the Standpoint of a
Farmer.

Editors kennebec Journal:
L have followed with much interest
the discussion of the water question as
IL has appeared on both sides during
the past week. 1t seems to me that
this is one of the most important uues-
lions that has ever come before the
voters of Augusta. 1t is question
that appertains not merely to the vot-
ers Of today but also to the little chill
/ dren who are to come after them. As
Mr.. Heath has pointed out the Augusta
Water District would have no power to
assess taxes. The Supreme court has
so decided. 1t might be asked then
what possible interest a farmer living
outside and not using the water could
have in the question inasmuch as it
could not possibly touch him in any
way. 1t seems to me, however that
our farmers do have a very direct in
terest in this question. All of us do
our trading in Augusta. Many of US
send our children to school there. and
1t is an advantage to us and to them
when we are in the city to be able to
secure good drinking water.
| Again 1T appears to me as If owner
ship of water plant by the PEOPLE
cannot help being profitable thing for
our city. SO far as 1 have been able
| to learn none of the cities which own
their own water plants, have ever yet
failed to make a handsome profit from
them. This profit goes into the city
| treasury for the general reduction of
taxes. and in this way benefits every
| farmer in the city.
| 10
| and it seems to us, very direct inter-
est in this question which some of
| them have overlooked. The city of Au-
gusta pays the Augusta Water Com
pany every year for water service $500.
| None of this benefit goes to the farm
| ers, and yet every horse, COW, every
i acre of land owned by them is taxed
to help pay this $4,000. 1t is very evil
I dent from the experience of other cities
that with ownership by the people this
tax of $500 for water supply would be
| largely reduced, as experience shows
that municipal ownership has never
failed to reduce water rates.
Viewing this matter carefully and
| from every possible standpoint | do
not see where any farmer in Augusta
has anything to gain by having the
| Augusta Water Company own the
plant in this city. On the other hand,
1 can see where everyone of us has
very much to gain by having the plant
owned by the people with pure
source of supply outside of the Kenne-
bee river. With the fine lakes and
ponds around Augusta there does not
seem to be any reason why any of the
people of our city should drink the
sewerage of the upriver towns. For
these reasons l shall vote yes on this
question next Monday, and l believe
that this will be the verdict of nine
tenths of the farmers residing within
our city limits.
/ A FARMER
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20

Peruna Makes You Feel Like New Person.
Miss Marie Goats, apopular young wo-
man Of Appleton, Wis, and President of
the Appleton Young Ladies'Club, writes,
"When that languid, tired feeling
comes over you, and your food no longer
tastes good, and small annoyances irri-
tate you, Peruna will make you feel like
another person inside of week.
81 have now used it for three seasons,
and find IT very valuable and efficaci.
| ous."-Miss Marie Coats.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results. from the use of Peruna
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis. .
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium. Column bus, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
A QUESTION:.

Editors Kennebec Journal:
VIII you permit the simple inquiry
upon a question which thus far has
had very little place in the newspaper
discussions upon the pending water
question? Namely, what will be the
legal financial accountability of the
property holders of the proposed dis
trict in the. event of a failure on the
part of the new corporation to meet the
principal or interest of it's bond issue
of perhaps four or five hundred thou
sand dollars? Would or would not the
property of every owner in the Dis
trict be held by the courts responsible
for the default, and liable to be
levied upon it's payment? Per-
haps some of our wealthy citizens, so
earnest in their advocacy of the new
Departure" might be willing in their
zeal for its realization, to dispose of
the difficulty by voluntary assumption
of all legal accountability in the court
and hold the District harmless in such
unfortunate contingency
1.-THE contingency contemplated by
the writer of the above communication
has never yet arisen in the history of
municipal water systems, and with a
splendldly paying plant like that in
this city it is too remote to be con-
sidered as a serious factor in the ques-
ton. There can be no doubt but what
the Augusta Water plant under own
ership by the people will be money
maker for the people, as it has been a
money maker for the corporation which
now controls it. The plant would be
behind the bonds issued for it's pur-
chase and with its large earning capac-
ity would be the best possible guaran-
tee of the prompt payment of such Sc
curities upon their maturity.-Ed.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
LETTERS FROM WOMEN.
MISS Anna Prcscott's Letter.

Miss Anna Prcscott's Letter.
Miss Anna Prescott, in letter from
PIG South Seventh street, Minneapolis,
MIMI, writes,
~ was completely used up last
fall, my appetite had failed and I felt
weak and tired all the time. My drug
gisf advised me to try Peruna and the
relief experienced after taking one
bottle was truly wonderful
"I cOnfinued its use for five weeks,
and sa1 glad to say that my complete
restoration to health was a happy
surprise to myself as well as to my
friends. "-Anaa Prescott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
Pe-ru-na a True Friend to Women,


Miss Florence Allan, beautiful Chi.
cago girl, writes the following from u
Walton Placer
GAS tonic for worn out system
Peruna stands at Che head in my est.
nation. Its effects are truly wonderful
in retuvenating the entire eystem. ]
keep it on hand al the time, and never
have that tired fccling,' as o few doses
always makes me feel like 6 different
man."-Elorcnco Allan.
Peruna will be found to effect an i'm.
mediate and lasting cure in all cases OF
systemic catarrh. It acts quickly and
beneficialiy on hediseased mucous mem
branes, and v.ti healthy mucous mem
nTnnes the catnrrh can 40 longer exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
Mr.. HEATH'S SPEECH
Full Text of Remarks at City
Hall Mass Meeting.
An UnanswerabIe Argument in the
Present Water Question.
Why Augusta Citizens Should Vote
"Yes," Next Monday.

On the morning after last Monday
evenings great mass meeting for pure
water at City hall the Journal pub
lished an abstract of the remarks Of
Hon. H. NJ Heath. 1t takes pleasure in
giving below the full text of his speech
on that occasion, a speech which is
unanswered and unasWerable in favor
of the formation of the proposed Au-
gusta Water district. Together with
Mr.. Heath's communication which ap-
peared in the Journal, Friday, it makes
good Sunday reading for the people of
our city:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
TOLD M THE CAPTAIN.

"Having used it in my family with
wonderful results l want to urge all
in need Of it to take Father Johns
Medicine for a tonic and body builder"
Capt. w. C. Braisted.4 New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20
Paint Your Buggy for 75c,

to s1.00 with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs to ozs. more to the
pint than others, wear longer. and gives
a gloss equal to new work. Sold by ].
II. Cogan & Co. ~ .......--- - ..--y .4....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20

Only n few additional reports from
forest fire .WardcnS have been received
at the office of the forest commissioner
since the publication of the list OF
forest fires in the Journal the othef
day. The railroad companies have
been very active in furnishing large
crows of men in many localities to as
sist the wardens in putting out the
fires. and this assistance has been OF
great benefit as no expense for the SER
vices of the men has fallen upon the
State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20

Governor Hill will not be at the Capt.
toll until Monday, as he is now out or
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-06-20

Systemic catarrh causes nervousness,
poor appetite, tired feelings. Peruna
cures catarrh wherever located.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-17
A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.

Quite a novel form OF entertainment
has been arranged by the members Of
the Friday Evening Social Club, who
will present their program on Friday
evening, July "a, at Progress hall.
The club, a social institution formed
by several of Honolulus younger folk
for mutual entertainment and enjoy
ment of dancing, has from time to
time given musical and literary pro.
grams which have plainly shown the
existence OF considerable talent in the
club. When therefore a deficit in the
treasury threatened, 1t was unanimous.
ly voted that an ambitious attempt at
entertainment should be made. The
inevitable minstrel show was mooted
ard objected to as time-worn and fin.
ally the present idea was taken up. en-.
.arged and most successfully rehears'
ed.
A young couple recently married,
though long enough for the lady to
establish her supremacy, are made
the recipients Of congratulatory sur
prise party and, as is usual In such
cases, are duly apprised of the event
that refreshments may not be lack
ing. The difficulty in securing wait.
ers for the occasion, the antics of the
two who are hired and the musical
program provided by the surprise par
ty, make up a very agreeable and nov
el program. Dancing will fill the later
hours of the evening, refreshments be-
ing provided.
The rehearsals show the costuming
of the Surprise Party" to be very ef'
fcctive, the stage decoration clever
and the music well arranged.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-17

What a wonderful Discovery is
PAIN-Killer! 1t not only cures the ills
Of the human family, but Is also the
sure remedy for horses with collie. 1t
has never been known to fail in a cure
OF the worst cases; and for sprains,
gals, etc., 1t never fails-try II once.
Directions accompany each bottle. Sold
by druggists generally. Avoid substi-
.utes, there is but on Pain-Killer, Per-
ry Davis. Price 25c. and soc.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-07-17
Japanese Disappointed.

London, July 16.-The japanese le-
cation is disappointed over Great Brit
aims attitude in the Manchurian affair.
1t is believed that the interchange OF
visits between King Edward and Pres
ident Loubet is significant of the non
support Of Russia by France in far
Eastern politics and the withdrawal
OF Great Britain from the japanese al
lance.