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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
IUIUII.
fills SHUT DOWN.

ftar: The announcement
MeridiaM made that several of the
has just dton mills of Massachusetts
largest n down, and will not again be
will sEation for some time how long
III % left indefinite. This announce
b9ht has been expected since SO many
fills in England have closed their
doors. The reason given in both cases
is the same--that of the high price
of cotton.
When the reason given is consider
ed it is seen that it is not the direct
reason. In other words it is true and
it is not true. The real reason for the
closing of the mills is the future or
ders. These cotton mills, in most in
stances, have all their product pur-
chased at least year ahead. These
prices are made, and mills must de-
liver the goods. Now when this is
understood it is easy to see why mills
have shut down. By so doing they
expect to create all over supply and
in that way force the price of the sta
pie down. If there is not a demand
for the crop then of course the mills
will later be able to secure the cotton
at a less price and fill their contracts
Again, if the cotton market continues
high the closing down of the mills
will create scarcity of the manufac-
tured article, and in that way the
manufactured product will be forced
up, and the mills will be able to make
new contracts for more goods, and in
that way get clear of the present con-
tracts. OF cours they would loose on
the present contracts but the new ones
at higher figures would in measure
give them a chance to at least take
even. if not make some money.
When the matters are considered III
this light it is easy to see that the
closing of the mills is nothing mere
or less than an attempt to force the
cotton markets to go lower, or the fin
ishing product higher-a commercial
boycott. In either case the mills stand
to better their condition, fol at the
present price of cotton, coupled with
the future delivery contracts, the
mills stand a chance to loose much
money. By closing down they cannot
loose any mroe, other than the cost of
looking after idle plants and the ex-
pense of keeping the machinery in
good condition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

General Payne refused to receive the
resignation, believing from the re-
ports that were printed i'll the news
papers of that country and information
received from other sources, that it
had been written under stress of threats
of violence.
"'The woman left Indianola and re-
fused to return to the town and reopen
the office. The president, howevex
ordered that her salary be continHths
the result being that for many Kvern.
she was drawing pay from the g6e rate
ment-a part of the time at IL of ST..
of 81, 200, and later at the NO Of NO
100 year-for the rendV
service whatever. Mnsidered by
"The case has beenAstice and the
the Department of understood to
president himself fhan ordinary at
have given it mo1
tantiOn.'' .
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
FROM AN OLD RANKINTrE.

Grs poland, Texas, Aug. Editor
News: AS | am a subscriber to your
paper | thought for the first time ]
would write few lines for publica-
tior in order to let some of my old
friends hear from me, as Rankin is my
old home.
We have fine crops here; corn is
extra good and cotton in proportion,
with the exception of boil weevil, our
soil here will on an average yield 80
bushels of corn per acre, are a bale
of cotton. AS for fruit that is no
rarity with us as it is given up that
south Texas is far ahead of any other
portion of Texas for frnit. Our soil
is mostly sand and easily worked. I
am familiar with the country from
here to North Carolina and I like this
best of all for tho farmer
| notice in The News of three ques-
rions to be answered from some good
brother of Monterey, and as l havn't
seen those questions answered | will
try and give him some explanation Of
the same. Now for the first, "Where
was David when he received the news
Of Saul's death and what effect did it
have on him. = Answer-David was
in Ziktag, and when he heard of
Saul s..death he took hold of his clothes
al
men that were with him and they
mourned and wept and tasted until
evening for Saul and for Jonah his son
and for the people of the Lord and for
tile house of Israel, because they We're
fallen by the sword.
Now for the second: "When and
where was the second Passover observ-
cd ~ 1t sevas kept the 4th day Of the
first month at evening in the wilder
ness of Sinai.
Now for the third: why did the
children of Israel settle in Egypt?'
Just simply because the Egyptians off
cred the children Of Israel a good offer
and they accepted it.
Now brother il you can make any
thing else out of this let us know and
we will come again with rock foun-
dation and give you the Scripture for
all we have said, as you only ask fol-
where's and whens we will answer that
way Now, brother, as we have an
4
to 60 with US to the Revelations nth
chapter and 9Th verse 1.-THE east that
thou saWest was and is not All d shall
ascend out of the bottomest pit and go
in to perdition and they that dwell on
the earth shall wander whose name
was not written in the Book of Lite
from the foundation of the world
when they behold the beast that was
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

homo which with the fur
made TO the I'll entail cost of million
nlsnlnss va after everything is COM
dollars, will cost tlfe State half mil
pleted /0llars to maintain that home and
lion 2rt six hundred old veterans.
supYMississippi do that and at the
C,ne time maintain pension system
Zor those outside who cannot and will
not go? Yes, she can, but will she
do it? There is the rub. If she does
not, then it will work hardship on
the very people we all want to help.
The Judge wants to know what we
will do with that class of old veterans
who are entirely helnless. That ques-
tion was answered III 'Another Vet
eran' l believe. He said the sons of
veterans and daughters of the confed-
crazy would be glad to support such
at Beauvoir through their organiza-
tions. However, the State can better
render justice to all the old soldiers by
CHASING them and giving them pen
sion commensurate with their needs,
and when that is done hope none of
them obliged to live on $3.50 pei
month.
If we attempt to only care for those
at Beauvoir for whom we now have ac-
commodations then we must discrimi-
nate against those we have to turn
way. By the pension system there will
be no discrimination and no par
TALLY. Those who have friends and
relatives and yet find it difficult to
make ends meet will have lifes path
way smoothed for them. They will be
very grateful for little help, but to
break loose from ties of kinship, friend
ship and associations of nearly forty
years standing, they cannot and will
not do it. Those who are sick and
triendless can go to a sanitarium.
Those who have not a shingle be-
tween their heads and high Heaven
will have the where withal to secure
a home. Better give. these two classes
800 per month than attempt the poor
house plan. Yes, one can find shelter
under my humble roof and will leave
it to the legislature to say what it is
worth.
Now Mr.. Editor, I am done, !
thank you for your indulgence. If I
am wrong I hope the voters will turn
me down, but whatever is done I
plead for equal justice to all. They
suffered together in the sixties, let
there be no discriminate now. l.
thank Judge NoTrell for his courtesy.
Personally the Judge is all right
Men will differ in opinion, but in
multitude of couhsellors there is SAT
ety." VOTER.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

This town, like all others, has its
chronic kickers. This class of citizens
are never satisfied under any circum-
stances or conditions. They are mis-
cry to themselves and all who are con-
nected with them. This class of peo-
pies ears were made wrong. They
are too small for the paternaI ances-
tors of mule and they will not lop
like ours
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
INDIANOLA POSTOFFICE.

A recent special from Washington
says:
1t was stated after Mr.. Briso's re-
turn that the name of Minnie Y. Cox,
who was form erly postmistress at In
dianola, Miss, and is still drawing a
salary, though residing in another
state will be dropped from the rolls
on August 1. Mrs. Cox will be remem-
bered as the negress, who, becoming
alarmed over petition from the pat
rons of Indianola postof1ice, asking for
her resignation, closed the office and
sent her resignation to Washington.
E President Roosevelt and Postmaster
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

A man who will gamble away money
he justly owes some one else is no bet
ter than thief and ought to be re-
gaIded as such. We would vote for
the enactment of a law making it a
felony for any man to gamble who
owes money.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

A Van Buren,, Ark, young man
caught his best girl climbing an apple
tree the other day. 1t improved her
complexion SO much he hardly knew
her
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

For the past thirty seven years the
old veterans have been dying off but
from the way the pension roll keeps
swelling it seems like there has been
a resurrection day for the cid soldiers
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

One of our exchanges states that
American women in Cuba have adopted
the Spanish custom of flirting with
fan. In It's country they firt with
the man.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

A Muskogee girl who declared Ger
tain young man was not good enough
for her, has just discovered that she is
too good for any other girl and has
married him Though sympathy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

There are not many people in this
country who are addicted to the drink
habit. A portion of them are mem
bers Of temperance societies and the
balance belong to the funnell gang.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

A Georgia negro was struck on the
head by lightning last week. 1t didn' t
kill the negro, but God only knows
what it did for the lightning.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

The scripture teaches that it is not
good for man to live alone but there
are a few old bachelors in this town
who evidently don't believe the
scripture.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

Ze difference between a rich man
~ poor one is that one wants an
[petite for his dinner, and the other
D dinner for his appetite.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

I is so much getting re-
While/ng on the world would be
ligionI to have more doing re-
betteX
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06

-fof some men clear
The empty hxhe fact that there
ly demonstrate of room at the top.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-08-06
And now for the 27t1=

Pisgah has been W.
we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
Yellow Fever in Mexico.

Laredo, Texas, Aug. ga letter
was received here today from res
ponsible resident of Linares, Mexico,
In which he states that yellow fever
exists at that place and that the death
rate is now fourteen a day. This in
formation was given to the quarantine
officials, both Federal and State of
this city, and they will take the mat
ter up at once for investiation.
Linares is small town On the Gulf,
about three hours ride from Monterey.
The letter further said that people
are fleeing from here in all directions
as fast as they can get out.
DR.. II. j. Hamilton United States
marine hospital surgeon, received an
official notice from the Governor of
Nueyo Leon today, stating that be-
tween Linares and Monerey two de-
tention camps are established, and
passengers from the infected points
must run the gauntlet Of being detained
five days each in beth places.
DR.. Hamilton says there are many
cases of yellow fever at Linares and
Victoria and that it is increasing at
these two points.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
Another Cotton Picker.

An invention which promises to re-
voIutionize the drudgery Of cotton
picking is about to be realized in an
invention now being perfected by Mr..
G. r. Harvin. He has been deyoting
time and attention to this invention
for a year or so past, but ne has not
until now gotten matters in such
shape as would allow public mention
made of it. He has now secured the
protection necessary from the patent
Office, and public mention can now be
made without doing Mr.. Haryin any
injury. He has not as yet received
the various parts of lis device, these
being made elsewhere from drawings
furnished. From brief description
by Mr.. Harvin, we have not the
slightest doubt that it will do all that
is claimed for it. In brief, the plan
is that gasoline engine can be mount
ed on any wagon, or better still, one
especially built for the business, which
drives an exhaust fan with suction
pipes. These pipes are flexible rubber
With an attachment in the end that
will actually pick all the cotton that
can't be sucked out Mr.. Haryin tried
rude contrivance last year when it
would draw the cotton out at least a
foot from the pods. With perfected
machine the operator would walk be-
hind the wagon, holding and directing
these suction pipes along the rows,
thus drawing out and into a common
receptacle on the wagon all the cotton.
A driver and three hands can pick
nine rows at time, and by attaching
more suction pipes could increase as
desired. One hand is estimated to pick
at least one bale of cotton per day.
If the machine works as planned, it
will bring about a great change in
cotton harvesting. Everyone will wish
Mr.. Haryin complete success in an
invention that means so much for the
cotton planter. Farmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
A WoInan's Back.
The Aches and Pains VIII Dis.
appear if the Advice of This
South Carolina Citizen is
Followed.

A woman's back has many aches and pains
Most times tbs the kidneys fault
Backache is really kidney ache =:
That's why Doans Kidney Pills cure it
Many Sumter women know this
Read what one has to say about it:
Mrs L. d. Collins. wife of street supervisor
Collins residing at so Cheeves street. Flor
ence, S. c.. says: Il had been suffering with
backache for months aud was unable to at
tend to my household duties. l used many
so-called kidney and backache remedies. lini-
ments and plasters and even had the doctor
prescribe for me but could get no relief. My
back was weak. my strength gone. had dull
bearing down pains day and night. 50 that |
was unable to get any rest | happened to
see Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and went
to a drug store and obtained a box OF them. l
used them according to directions and the
next day ! began to feel better: continued
to use them and to my surprise could almost
feel the pain disappear. My strength return
cd. my appetite is good and | feel better IN
every way You can use my name IN any way
you wish.
Plenty more proof like this from sumter
people. Call at the drug store of DR. A. j.
China and ask what his customers report
Sold for 30 cents per box by all dealers. Eos
ter-Milburn Co. Buffalo. \. Y. sole agents
for the q. S.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take no
other
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
GOVERNOR TAF1's SUCCESSOR.
When Taft Becomes Secretary of
War Gen. Wright Will Become
Governor of the Philippines.

Oyster Fay, n. Y, Aug. 25.-Gen.
Luke E Wright, Of Memphis Tenn,
will succeed Judge Taft as Governor
General of the Philippines, when the
latter becomes Secretary of War next
January, in succession to Elihu Root.
President Roosevelt this evening
authorized the Associated Press to
make the announcement that the post
had been offered to Gen. Wright, and
that he had accepted it.
Gen. Wright is now member OF the
Philippine commission and vice Cover
nor of the islands. He is lifelong
Democrat.
President Roosevelt spoke in terms Of
high praise of Gen. Wright's ability
and fitness for the position Of Cover
nor General. He entertains sincere
regard for him, both personally and
officially. Both the President and
Secretary Root regard Gen. Wright
as man of approved executive ability,
his services as member Of the Phi
lippine commission having been of a
distinguished character. During Gov
ernor Taft's extended so5ourn in this
country, Gen. Wright was acting Gov
ernor General, and his conduct OF the
Office was source Of considerable
qualification to the Administration.
Gen Wright is popular not only with
Americans in the Philippines, but
also with the Filipinos, who hold him
only second in their estimation Of Gov
ernor Taft.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
Secretary Root Resigns.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 25.-Sec-
retary Root. under date Of August l9,
presented his resignation formally to
the President. The resignation was
accepted by the President, with the
understanding that Mr.. Root continue
as Secretary Of War, at least, until
January l.
Governor General William 81. Taft,
of the Philippines, will succeed Sec
retary Root as Secretary OF War.
President Roosevelt today autho-
rized the following statement:
ssThe President, some months ago,
rendered the Secretaryship of War to
Judge Taft, and at that time it was
arranged that he would succeed Sec
retary Root. Secretary Root will go
out of Office some time in January,
and Judge Taft will assume the duties
of the Office shortly afterward. /"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
DEMOCRATIC BOSS OF Ohio.
Tom /. Johnson Nominated fer
Governor and Names Solid John
son Ticket.

Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 26.-The
johnson programme was carried out
completely today in the Democratic
State Convention. Although the op-
position obstructed the proceedings
with minority reports for some hours,
the name of John L. zimmerman, OF
Springfield, was not presented for the
Gubernatorial nomination, and every
nomination on the State ticket, IN
cluding Mayor Tom L. Johnson, for
Governor, was made by acclamatlon
Even after the Chair announced that
the name of Mayor johnson was the
only one before the Convention for
Governor there we're some dissenting
Zimmerman votes on the motion to
make the nomination unanimous, put
the Zimmerman supporters s1bsldeo
after the selections for Governor and
Senator we're made. The following
ticket was nominated:
Goyernor-Tom L. johnson, OF Cieve-
land.
Lieutenant Governor-Frank B.
Niles, Of Toledo.
Attorney General-Frank S. Mon
nett, of Columbus.
State Treasurer-V. J. Dahl, OF
Washington Court House.
Auditor-Charles A. Kloebe, OF
Waponekta.
Secrist, Of Ottawa.
Member of Board of Public Works
". B. Jones, of lronton. ;.
Supreme Judge. J. Demksey, OF
Cincinnati.
John 81. Clarke, of Cleveland, was
endorsed for United States Senator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
A Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him to
die, and son riding for life, IS miles, to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, W. d. Brown,
of Leesville, Ind, endured deaths agonies
from asthma; but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and soon cured him.
lie writes II now sleep soundly every
night" Like marvellous cures of Con-
sumption, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Coughs,
Colds and Grip prove its matchless merit
for all Throat and Lung troubles. Guaran-
teed bottles SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles
free at J. F. w. DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
THE NEGRO ADDRESS.

Columbia, Aug. 26.-The special
convention Of colored people, which
began its session here yesterday, to
consider the lynching problem, ad-
;ourned today after completing It's
work. There were quite number OF
speeches delivered, some Of them cal
cnlated to do good and others had bet
ter been left unspoken. A permanent
organization was effected, TO meet here
again next August. and an address to
66s people of che nation and State
was adopted. There is nothing new or
Startling about the address, which
was promulgated after very much OF
deIiberaSion and waiting. There are
40 new ideas, no suggestions, no
nromise in the address. 1t will, how
ever. 90 TO show what the members
af the Convention thought OF the mat
Ter and make up part OF the record OF
4he amending race issue in the South.
The address reads as follows:
We. the colored ciizens OF South
f,aroiina. in convention assembled,
desire TO direct the attention of the
iswabiding white citizens of the State
IN the slarming amount Of lawlessness
that is being practieed in the State,
which is disturbing the peace and good
order Of society geapesat,y s+saor;sm GEsasing ba,
+naen +.,e the races and endangering the
.i;.eS Ia g. of many citizens by mob vio-
ience. 4, :. 4ha
o-;tv of instances where for any
aaasa na . difTculty ocurs between white
ssdse eaJ ooio-e5 ! man the latter has nothing
an s.Le ~ on enual showing before the
Courts, if at all ne IS permlsesa 10 "
eo I'LL ,olored man is accused Of any
ssao.s snss - : line in which the interest OF
ses,6as ss nan man is involved, especially if
the crime results in personal ln11riy 1!i.Io 20
~ sae taive .a.o n,see Wherever there has
Seen s n a : semblanee Of race riot IN
sonth soSl Carolina the principal cause
Was The attemIs of white men TO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
A Good Liver.

A bad liver means a bad breath, bad
complexion, poor digestion and often
constipation. A good healthy active liver
means a fine clear skin, free from pimples
and spots, bright eyes, buoyant spirits, IN
other words good health. Make the Liver
healthy and keep it healthy by using Ry
dales Liver Tablets. They act spec1h-
cally on the liver as mild stimulant and
tonic, arousing it to activity. They gently
stimulate the muscular walls of the bow
els and intestines and thus assist nature
40 restore a regular habit. For sale by
Eli dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02
Rydales Elixir.

The new scientific discovery for diseases
of the throat and lungs, acts upon new
principle differing greatly from the old
style Cough Medicines which are compos-
ed chiefly of wild cherry and tar, which DO
little more than stimulate the lining of the
threat and lungs. Rydales Elixir strikes
at the root of the trouble, it kills the mi
crobes that cause throat and lung diseases.
It removes the cause and hastens recovery
by helping nature restore the diseased or
gans to health For sale by all dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-02

Galseston, Tex, Aug. 25.-The
Texas section of the weather bureau
service today issued map showing
the bell weevil district Of the Texas
cotton belt. Eighty one counties are
included, and it is stated that "the
pest is doing great damage wherever
present.