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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
CAPTURED by MayaS.

Mexico City.-The seven British
sailors who deserted from the ship
Amphion and entered on a course Of
piracy, which was quickly ended.
are now said to be In the wilds of
Southern Yuc atan, where they have
been captured by hostile Maya In
dams. They fed from Belize or
British Honduras to Yucatan fear
ing capture and hanging for piracy
and were captured by Mayas.
There is much speculation as te
their probable fate.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
English Governess Arrested.

New York. Minnie Williams. an
English governesS was arraigned
before United Staten commissioner
on charge of larceny of valuable
jewelry and tuis belonging to the
family of Albert Beltlinger of Lon
don, by whom she was formerly en-
ployed. It is alleged that Miss Will
Hams stole about s15, 900 Of valuables
and that only a small portion was
recovered.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Ordered in for Repairs.

Washington, D.C.-The battleship
Maine which was damaged, has
been ordered to League Island for
examination, with a view to repairs.
The officers and crew will be trans
ferred to the training ship Lancas-
ter, aud the Lancaster's crew will
be transferred to the Yankee, which
will soon be placed IN commission.
The Maine will Ec inspected by
Rear Admiral Francis Bowles, chief
naval constructor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Must Drop Old Methods.

London. The report of the COM
mission CT the British workmen who
were taken to the United States at
the end of last year by Alfred Nose
ley. wealthy Englishman, to stu d y
conditions CT labor there, has been
issued. The report shows lack of
unanimlty, except that all agree
thas the British workman has moth
ing to learn from the Anne rican
workman, while British employers
are not as far advanced as the
Americans il the treatment of their
employees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Steamboat and Wire C0llides.

One Of the small steamers from
Vicksburg plying to Deer Creek
came In contact with a telephone
wire which was stretched across the
stream. The wire was cut and the
boat proceeded on her way. Later
in the day, while on her return trip
not knowing that the wire had been
repaired. she again coIIided with il
ard had her pilot house swept over
board. carrying with 1.-THE captain
who, fortunately. was rescued by
his clerk and cook. The telephone
company intends to erect it's wires
on higher poles to prevent suck &C
cidenIs in the future,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Rey0luti0nists Executed.

Panama. After the recent revo-
luton in Columbia had been
brought to an end few members of
the band, headed by an Indian,
Victoriaro Lorenzo, remained in
the mountains of the province 0!
Cocle, and from their refuge very
often descended and committed as
saults on travellers. Government
troops were sent after them and. as
q result of short engagement, they
were captured. Lorenzo's lieuyen-
ant was killed, while the others cap
tured were tried by court-martial.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
First train From Memphis.

A special from Vicksburg to the
Times Democrat of Saturday says;
The first through tram from Mem
phis since the LAGRANGE levee broke,
several weeks ago. arrived at 1915
o'clock today, several hours late.
The 7:30 o'clock train for Memphis
left on time this morning. Regular
freight trains are expected to re-
sumo by Sunday night. The track
is in condition tc allow good speed
as far south as Leland, but from
there to Vicksburg the run has to
be made very slow.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Fifteen Chapters Heard From.

About fifteen chapters over the
State have responded to the recent
circular of President Mrs. Helen d.
Bell, of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy. by pledging themselves to
Che support of one veteran in the
"Beauvoir Home until such time
as the Legislature shall see fit to
make an appropriation for the main
tenance of the institution. A full
report, showing how many have
agreed to render this assistance, will
be made to the the coming meeting
of the State organization at Water
Valley.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Skillful Operation.

Chicago.--Dr. Adloph Lorenz, the
Austrian specialist, has arrived in
Chicago for the purpose of rem ov-
ing the cast from the leg of Lolita
Armour, the young daughter of j.
Ogden Armour, upon whom an op-
GRAFTON for congenital dislocation OF
the hip was performed. Upon re.
moving the cast the limp was found
to be in perfect condition and the
patient was able to walk around the
house without any difficulty.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Pin Removed from Child's Stomach,

Albany, N. "a success sful op-
GRAFTON has been performed on a
child at the Albany hospital for the
removal of PIN from the stomach.
The child, a 10-months' -old babe,
was placed under the X-ray and
the piE was found to be stuck in
the throat. The surgeons forced it
into the stomach and that organ
opened and the pin removed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
NAV Abdicate Throne.

Vienna. According to Die lnfor-
ration the theme of conversation
among the encourage of the Duke OF
Panama. the father-ln-law of Price
Tardinand of Bulgaria, is letter
written by the latter in which ne
exnresses the greatest anxiety con-
corning the Macedonian situation
and hints at the possibility OF bis
abdicating.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
New Town Hall Destroyed by Fire.

The new Town Hall ia Durant,
valued at 81, 600 has been burned to
the ground. The fire originated in a
small frame building adjoining the
hall. Both buildings were totally
destroyed. Insurance on the hall
Is $500. Considerable damage was
done the power house.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
.SEARCHLIGHT FROM
ANOTHER QUARTER
lis Turned on Postal Matters
Under Investigation.
ORGANIzND LABOR BOBS UP
Charges Advanced i'm Which FavOritism,
Incompetency and Other Grave Mis-
deeds are fiinted At.---Rep0rts of a
"Promotion Ring" in Brooklyn.

Washington. -InSications are that
, organized LABOR will become a party
! to the investigation of affairs of the
postoffice department. A special
committee of the Ger trail labor union
of Washington, which has Deen Sc
cretly considering the matter, has
: formulated charges of favoritism,
incompetency, ETC., against certain
officers of the mail equipments di-
vision OF the department. The
charges, which probably will be
filed with the postmaster general,
alIege that mail bags that do not
conform to the specifications have
been accepted by the chief OF the
division. Other charges alleged
among other things are that a
worthy and needy white woman is
Disseminated against in favor Of
negro woman; that the forewoman
of the sewing room used offensive
language to her subordlnates; that
when the machine operators were
reduced from 50 day to ST. IS d
day the salaries Of the superintend-
ents and some of the other officers
were increased from SITS to 5000 a
year; that the SUSPENSION oil one
clerk was illegal, and another I'M.
just; that engineers were worked
over time without compensation !;
that the foreman of the lock shop is
not a lock maker and that recon-
mendations for prom otions are not
based on merit.
Reports that a promotion ring
existed to control promotions in the
Brooklyn, N. Y. postotfice, similar
to that which is now being investi-
gated in New York City, we're TO
the attention of the postoffice
department. Postmaster General
Payne says he is not contem plating
the suspension CT any officer during
the investigation, but that if Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bris.
tow, who is directing the investiga-
ton, were TO recommend susp ensiou
the recommendation would be con-
sidered carefully and with a dispo-
sition to follow it, though Mr.. Payne
would exercise his independent
judgment as to what the circum-
stances warranted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Indictments Voted.

Jefferson City, Mo. Indictments
are reported to have been voted
AGAINST four members of the Mis-
souri, senate, three from Missouri
county and one from St. Louis by
the grand jury. It is further stated
on good authority that two more in
dlctments may be voted before Sat
urday. when partial report prob.
ably will be made.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

San Salvador, Repu bile of Saliva
,dcr.-Gen. Sierra, the retiring pres
ident of of Honduras, who has been
decidedly beaten by the force OF
Gen. Bonila, the presid
has arrived. He was received by
the Salvadorian government. winch
courteously offered him guarantees
for his safety. It is reported that
Gen. Sierra will soon leave for Mic.
aragua.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Insurance Rate Reduced.

The insurance rate for Meridian
has been reduced from $1.l0 to "a
cents per 800. The reduction has
come as result of recent improve
ments in the fire department.. The
Underiters made recommend atioEs,
which were carried out by the mu-
nicipal authorities, with the under
standing that reduction would
follow. The reduction means saw
ing of about s25, 900 year to the
people of Meridian.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Corner Stone Laid.

The corner stone of the new Sci
ence Hall at the Agricultural ana
Mechanical College, at Starkville.
Miss, Mas laid with impressive cere-
monies. Addresses have been deliver
ed by Hon. Jas. Wilson, Secretary
of Agriculture. and Hon. D. A..
Tompkins. Charlotte, N. G.. and
other distinguished gentlemen.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Officers Indicted.

Washington.-The department Of
justice has received the following
cabIegram from the United States
attorney at San Juan, P. l., respect
ing the pending smuggling cases:
"True bills returned today against
MERIT, OF navy; Lowndes, Of ma
rines; Crabbs, army; Giles and But
Ter. civilians
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Freight Increase Abandoned.

It is announced that the increase
in freight rates on lumber which
was to have been put in by the Gulf
and Ship Island and the illinois
Central, Will not go into effect.
The lumbermen did a great deal of
kicking on the new rate, aud they
have succeeded in convincing the
roads that it is rot necessary at this
time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Ed Anderson Receives Life Sentence.

The trial of Ed Anderson for the
murder of Henry Howard was
brought to sudden close at Hazel
hurst when the attorney for the de.
fendant announced that they had
decided to enter a plea of guilty
and accept a sentence eff imprison-
ment for life. In the difficulty An
derson was fired on by Howard, but
the shot failed to hit his mark, and
Howard dropped his gun and ran,
Anderson followed him several nun
ured yards and sEot him twice, tie
effects of which caused his death
almost Immediately.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Plot to Destroy Records.

Chicago.-The Tribune says: In
formation of a plot to wreck tie
vaults In the election commission
er's rooms with dynamite was re-
ported to Chief of Police O'NeiII
following the news from Spring field
that the supreme court had ruled IL
favor OF the board in the Lorimer-
Durburrow contest habeas corpus
matter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
Heavy Planning Mill Loss.

ALI the planning mill machinery,
together with all the dry kilns, at
the large mill plant of J. F. Wilder,
at Epps, on the Gulf and Ship Island
Railroad, have been destroyed by
fire. Hard work saved the saw mill.
It was insured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
BIG Fire at WaItersyille.

A fire in WaltersviIle. a suburb OF
Vicksburg about a mile ard half
distant, and fifteen buildings with
their contents, were destroyed.
Most OF the buildings burned were
stores, some OF them also occupied
as residences.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
MalcOntent Arrested.

st. Petersburg. "A. political NAL
content named Sladopetevz has been
arrested at Moscow, where the car
is staying. The prisoner was found
to have a revolver in his possession.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
TREND OF EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON.
,Transpiracies OF Note, News and
Views of National Interest.
RATIFICATION YET UNCERTAIN.
Charge d'Affairs Herran Says Advices
Received From Colombia Are Very
Contradictory. Exact Date of Con.
vening Colombian Congress Unsettled.

Washington.-Dr. Thomas Harran.
the Colombian charge d'affaires
here, says with reference to the
prospects for the ratification of the
canal by the Colombian congress.
The advices received from Bogota
through private sources are quite
contradictory. They show the op-
position to the treaty to be quite
strong, but do not state who are
leading the opposition. | have re-
ceived no official information to in
dictate what are the prospects for
the success or failure Of the treaty.
| Go not know the exact date when
congress will be convened, except
that contained in earlier advices
that it would be covered about
May l. The matters to come before
the special session are the canal
treaty aud the question of reorgan-
ling the finances of the govern
ment."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

AdviceS received here from Cuba
indicate that the treaty negotiations
are almost at standstill. The Ia
ture Of the obstruction does not ap-
pear but it is believed that fresh IL
structions which are to 60 forward
to Minister Squires will relieve the
situation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Lieutenant Howard who commit
ted suicide in st. Louis today en-
tered tie military academy from
Texas, graduating in 1893. He was
retired iE 1899 for disability.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Because there is no. aadirec. recog-
milton of God IN the constitution Of
the United States. S. r. Wills, OF
PittsbIrg, has felt compelled to de
cline an appointment to a position
in the government service. The case
Is an unusual Que.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

The selection of Hon. Hannis Tay-
Tor, of Alabama to 90 to London and
argue the great Alaskan case, in the
early fall, has made pleasant echo
here. Men Of oil shades Of political
illness of his choice in all regards,
and it is taken as fresh proof of the
announced intent Of the administra-
tlon to select the best men for such
appointments, come whence they
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23
THE REFLECT OF
JACKSON LOBBIES.
Crisp Notes Of State Interest
Culled at the Capital City.
OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI REGISTER
Under Preparation by Director of Ar.
chlves and History. Work to Contain
Much Statistical Matter of Historical
Value. --RaiIr0ad Authorized to Charter.

Jackson, Miss. Director Dunbar
Rowland has begun work on the
official register Of the State which
be is required to prepare every
four years by the terms Of the act
creating the department Of which
he has charge. This register will
be valuable handbook, con-
tanning statistical and other infor-
nation relating tc Mississippi. Be-
sides such miscellaneous features as
the director may desire to put in
the book, he Is expressly required
to prepare for insertion "brief
sketches Of the State officials. mem
bers of congress from Mississippi,
the supreme court judges and men,
bers of the senate and house of rep
resentatives of the State; a roster OF
all State Institutions, with their
officials; and State and county pop
ulation statistics. OF course the
list of State and county officers can
not be made until after the coming
fall elections but he has ample work
under the head of miscelIan eous
matters to keep lin busy. Such
hand book as the one he is required
to prepare is printed in number OF
other states and proves fine me-
dunn both OF adve rtlsement and in.
formation. A publication of the
sort has been needed IN this State
The act requires an edition Of 1000
to be printed fer general dlstribu-
ton. The book will probably con.
tain about 400 pages.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

The urion label on money is the
latest proposition. Once the gov
eminent adpots a law placing the
union label on money members OF
organized lanor are expected, says
a Chicago press dispatch, to refuse
to accept money which does not
bear the union insignia. L. 2.
Straube, secretary of the Allied
Printing Trades. Council. is sponsor
for the latest idea: "The union
label unquestlonaoly has grand
and lofty mission to fulfill" said
Mr.. Straube, "but its advocates
must remember that as the complete
unanimity of thought. word and
action is iEpracticable in shis ques-
ton, a gradual manifestation of its
beneticent influence would more
readily appeal to the intelligence OF
Its present opponents. While, like
the truth, the union label must
fnay triumph, since 1t represents
the good and pure, it's universal ac-
ceptance can only be attained by
degrees. It takes time to educate
the masses to all that the union label
signities.'
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Referring to the application a
st. Paul today in behalf Of the
Northern Securities Company, tht
department. of Justice has made pub
lie the following Geographic in.
structions Of the attorney general
cent to the United States attorney
at st. Pau on the 18th inst: 1T Is
likely defendants in Northern Sc.
curities case will forthwith, and
posi- oily without notice, appeal te
the circuit court or judge thereof
for modification CT decree pending
appeal, or for order making appeal
operate as supersedeas. You are di.
rected to watch this matter closely
and earnestly oppose such applica
ton on the ground that this is not
an ordinary case Of equity jurisdic-
ton between private parties, but
special and enlarged statutory
remedy ir equity to enjoin violation
OF penal law. The decree finds
defendants guilty of violating the
declared public policy of the nation
For that reason the government op-
poses any Suspension or modification
OF the judgment of the court.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Solicitor General Hoyt has moved
in the United States supreme court
to change the return day of the rule
ordered in the case of u. S. Joins,
SO as to insure a hearing during the
present term of court. The case
deals with the right of citizenship
into the Ckoctaw and Chickasaw
Indian tribes and a decision in the
case prior to the preparations of the
allotment rolls was urged by Mr..
Hoyt as very important. He quoted
letter from the judges OF the
Choctaw and Chlckasaw Citizen
ship court urging prompt action
and saying that 247 similar suits
have been instituted in the court
and that thousands OF persons were
involved in the decision Of the case.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

The cotton crop of India in the
past season, according to report
by Consul Fee, at Bombay, was
2.817,974 bales Of 40 poun0s, being
an increase for the previous season
OF 489, 812, bales over the yield for
the vious season, aid of 709, 81
bales over the average for the pre-
vious five years. The area under
cultivation was the highest report
ed in the past decade and exceeded
that OF last year by 8 IL per cent.
The average yield per acre was "
pounds. Nearly half of the entire
product went to Japanese mills.
which took l,350,O91 bales.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Consul General julius G. Lay, at
Barcelona, writes the state depart
ment that an effort is being made to
organize sugar trust in Spain.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

The indications are, says the Pic.
ayune bureau that 1t will soon be
necessary to issue hand book for
candidates, giving the places and
dates for political barbecues, so rap
idly do they thicken. The latest
additions to the list are reported
from Pamela county, where one is
scheduled for July 4, of suck i'm
mense proportions as to make Ossa
like a wart." On MAY 5 one will
be had at Greepville. On June /,
Claiborne county will do herself
proud in that line, and Kinds coun-
ty is said to be getting ready to fol.
low the lead with big political
speaking and dinner near Ray
mond. All the candidates Tor gov.
ernor and the other State Offices, as
well as the aspirants for the senate,
will be invited to be present at
these functions. As a rule, how
ever, there appears to be dispo-
sition to give the candidates for
governor the right of way.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Governor Longino has issued lis
proclamation authorizing the incor-
poration of the Gulf and Chicago
Railway Company. The application
was filed by Hon. ]. w. T. Falk-
rer, president Of the old Gull
and Chicago Railroad, and land
legal represe tative OF the capital
lists who have recently acquired 1t
by purchase, and who intend to ex.
tend it to connect with the Mobile,
jackson and Kansas City. The ex ).
tension could not be made under
the terms of the old charter, and
the new incorporation, which SIM
ply makes a slight change in the
name Of the old concern, is being
sought for the purpose of clearing
away legal difficulties. The same
capitalists, are Of course, behind
the two roads, that are to connect
somewhere in central Mississippi
and constitute another north and
south trunk line. Immediately after
the proclamation the organization
of new incorporation will follow.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

In consequence of the unusual de-
mand for fish for stocking rivers
and small streams the United States
Fish Commission is preparing to
make a greater distribution than
ever before. Two cars now
lying IN the commission yards are
being stocked with millions of fry
ard fingerlings of shad. pike, perch,
Atlantic salmon. land-locked sal
mon, trout and black bass. The dis
tribution will be made at various
points throughout the United
States. The different hatcheries in
Virginia, Texas, Tennessee and
other states are now actively en-
gagged in the spring distribution.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

The auditors Office is preparing
to send out the new supply of privi-
lege licenses to all the counties.
The unused licenses are all TO be
returned to the Office by the county
officials.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Col. Alexander Mckenzie of the
corps of engineers has been detailed
for duty as member Of the general
staff Of the army provided for by
congress at it's last session.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Richard L. Bradley, of Kinds,
foater Senator FROM Kinds, and War
rem Counties announced for Rail
road Commissioner trop the Middle
District Of Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-23

Ex-Justice Thomas Fl. Woods, OF
Meridian, who was invited by the
Statehouse commission to deliver an
address on June 3, as the repre-
sentative of the Confederate veter-
ans. has notified the commission that
he cannot accept. The condition OF
his health renders his attendance on
that occasion uncertain.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
Geographic Briefs.

Butte. Mont.--Three hundred Chi
hese washermen in this city are on
strike demanding that their pay be
Increased from So to 81 per day.
London--,A forcible joint protest
on the part of Great Britain, the
United States and Japan demanding
that Russia keep her hands off in the
Manchuria AFFAIR is probable.
New York.--The sharp rise In silver
Is attributed to the governments re-
uuirement of 100000 ounces for the
Philippine business. to n shortage of
spot silver in London and to heavy
buying In the orient.
Washington, BY direction of the
secretary of war letter has been
addressed to Brigadier General Fun
ston, declining to hold a government
al investigation into the conduct of
the latter in the Philippines. explain
ang that the generals conduct was
satisfaotorN~ the department and
enough investigation has already been
held.