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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Schooner Cut Down.

Galveston, Texas. The steamer
Ell Rio ran down and sank the
schooner Margaret L. Ward. 20
miles east of Galveston bar. The
schooner was at anchor and there
was some fog. Two children of Cap
tain McKown OF the schooner and
one man were lost. Others of the
crew were rescued and landed here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Troops to QueIl Trouble.

Amsterdam. More troops have
been drafted to put down the disor-
ders resulting from the railway
strike. The city authorities have
announced that they will resort to
the most drastic measures If the dis
agreements with the labor organiza-
tions lead to any further disturb
anceS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Fraudulent Lottery.

Washington. The Mexican am
hassador has informed the State de-
partment that tickets are being sold
for lottery said to be in San
LUIS, Mex, where the ambassador
says. there is no lottery.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Widow Indicted for Murder.

Philadelphia. = Mrs. Catherine
Dance and George Hoosey.a negro,
were held responsible by the coro-
ner's jury for the death of Mrs.
Dances husband. A half hour later
the grand jury Indicted the defend
ants. Dance died two years ago.
His widow is accused Of having adj
arsenic said to have been
furnished by Hoosey.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
ArkansanS Invite Hurst.

Little Rock.-The senate has
adopted a resolution inviting Will
liam r. Hearst, of New York, to adj
dress the general assembly en- the
issues of the day at such time as may
suit his convenience before the final
day of adjournment, April 80.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Mill Manager Resigns.

Yazoo City, Miss. Frank c. Has
kill. who has been manager OF the
Yazoo Cotton Mills has resigned his
position to accept a similar position
in Georgia. The company has Sc
cured the services of Mr.. Milstead
of Tallahassee, Ala, to fill the posi-
ton of manager.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Rome Peaceful.

Rome. All the strikers with the
exception CT the com poslJors have
resumed work and Rome has re-
gained ITS normal aspect. Many
foreigners who left the city tempo
rarily are returning.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Arkansas Storms.

Little Rock. "A special to the
Arkansas Gazette from McrriIlton,
Ark, says: Van Buren, county,
which lies to the north of Conway
county. and for which Morrillton
is the trading point. will furnish
many names for the list of those
killed and injured by the awful tor
nado of Tuesday evening.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Looking for Wife Prisoner.

Omaha. THE police are looking
for Frank E. Knight, who they be-
lieve took his wife's life by poison
ing her and then buried the body
secretly. Mrs. Lucy Stiles and her
son, Malvin Dusenberry. are under
arrest in connection with the al
legged crime.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Big Fire.

Marshall. Mich. Seven houses, a
factory and mill and twenty pleas
ure yachts here, burned. The loss is
800, 900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Buffalo Bill Injured.

- - Manchester, Eng.-William F.
Cody, "Buffalo Bill" met with an
accident at the first performance OF
his show here. His horse reared
and tell on him. He was removed
to hotel.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Woman Shot Man.

Kansas City.--lt is learned that
Mrs. Amanda Williams fatally shot
Carroll Nix, while the man was
asleep IN the subar bs Of the city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
PassiOnist Fathers Depart.

Paris. The Passionlst Fathers,
who have been ccndrcting the An
glo- American Catholic church here.
have departed for England.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
Waluerson Heard From.

Chicago. LIN the address Of Hen
ry Watterson delivered at the Ham
ilton Club on the race question,
the position taken was somewhat
similar to that of Secretary Root.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

News has been received from
Venezuela to the effect that Presi-
dent Castro would remain firm and
sustain Hebert w. Bowen, Venezue-
las plenipotentiary, in the attitude
he has taken respecting the settle
ment of the Gains against Venezuela
aud in favor of referring the ques-
tcin OF preferential treatment of the
blockading powers to The Hague
for determination. The same state
ment contained the information that
no overtures have been made to
President Castro directly py the
representatives of the allied govern
ments for settling the contro versy.
But overtures with this object in
view have been made to the govern
ment by some financial syndicates.
Mr.. Bowen has opposed bitterly
any settlement through financial
syndicates. and President Castro
has sustained him. 1t is believed
that this matter is settled, the pro-
tocols remaining to be agreed on
prior to a reference The Hague will
be concluded before long.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
WRONGDOERS
UP AGAINST IT
Thorough Postal Investigation
Has Been Inaugurated.
GENERAL PAYNE IS ACTIVE
And Says That All Who Have Not Walked
in the Straight and Narrow Way of
Official Purity Will Be Summarily
Dealt With. ---Will Work With Caution.

Ill Tile clrdlgnI anu NdTTOW way OF
Official Purity Will Be Summarily
Dealt With.---WiIl Work With Caution.
Washingtcn.-Pos General
Payne has given out a statement in
which he annouences that the in
vestigation of the affairs of the post
office department Will be continued
and that any parties found guilty of
wrong dealing will be dealt with
summarily. The statement is as
follows:
During the months of January
and February information and re-
ports reached me which | deemed it
to the public interest to investigate,
and I, personally, gathered such in
formation and facts as would enable
the proper officers of the depart
ment to undertake thorough in
vestigation as to the truth or falsity
of these reports. l directed Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow to take the proper steps tc in
stitute the necessary inquiry, using
for that purpose the postoffice in
spector's division and such other
methods as would thoroughly ascer,
tain the truth or falslty of the
charges or insinuations made, and
he was Instructed ITO proceed
promptly and with vigor during
my absence. The investigation will
continue and if any wrong doing
is disclosed the parties guilty Of
such wrorg-doing will be summari-
ly dealt with. If the system or
method of doing business in the de-
partment is faulty the proper rene
dies will be applied without fear or
favor. l inaugurated the investiga-
ton with the determination that 1t
should be exhaustive. 1t is proper
tor me to add that | laid before the
president the information which I.
had IN my possession, and that he
fully approved of the. action pro-
posed by me.
The whole administration of the
postoffice department is made the
subject of the investigation under
the postmaster generals order and
every department will be thorough
ly Investigated.
At the same time Mr.. Payne's
purpose is to give fair and just
treatment to all concerned and not
to act arbitrarily and with undue
haste. For this reason it can be
stated that no immediate changes of
Importance in the personnel of the
service are now contemplated, and
changes will depend largely upon
the report to be made by Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bris-
tow ON the investigation, although
developments meantime may neces-
state some deviation from this
policy.
Mr.. Payne has summoned a num-
Der of the officers OF the department
and held short consultations with
them respecting postal affairs. He
held quite an extended Interview
with Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow. 1t is learned that
1t will be several weeks before the
postoffice inspectors will be able to
complete their work. When they
have finished Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow will pre-
pare comprehensive report on the
whole subject.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
General Smith Dead.

Huntington, w. Va.-William A.
Smith, noted Confederate general,
died Monday OF pneumonia, aged rs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Secretary Fitznugh, of the capitol
commission, is having printed some
special invitations to persons who
witnessed the laying of corner stone
of the old State capitol to be pres
ent at the laying of the corner stone
of the new building as guests of
honor TO the capitol commission. So
far. Secretary Fitzhugh has only
been able to discover six parsons
who were present when the corner
stone Of the old building was laid.
The following are those to whom in
vitations will go: Mrs. G. Ii. Man
ship, Mrs. M. K. Yerger, Mrs.
Marlcn Dickson, Mr.. Ned Parish, ..
Jackson; Mr.. ]. L. Wheeler, of
Greenwood, and Mr.. D. D..
Pridgeon. of Simpson county. The
corner stone of the old capitol " as
laid in the thirties. There may be
others alive who were present at
the laying of the corner stone and
ii their names are ascertained invi-
tatioEs will be sent to them.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Collector Mccall has been advised
by the treasury department to ad
nit, free of duty, a consignment OF
plants ordered by the department
of agriculture, for the sub-tropical
laboratory at Miami, Florida. The
plants came from Jamaica and were
shipped in bond through New Or.
leans.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Because of the succession of acct
dents which have occurred recently
IN the navy, board of officers is to
be appointed to revise the drill reg
uIations in order that every precau
ton may be taken in the future
against casualties.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Andrew Carnegie is quoted as
saying in his reply to an invitation
to attend demonstration CT Cana
dian born persons from all parts OF
the continent to be held IN July:
Amy movement such as that which
YOU describe moves me deeply. The
oftener people OF the old home will
gather together and the better they
love each other, the sooner will
come that day that | am certain is
to come, when they will be united
aud ensure the peace and prosperity
OF the world. That the people of
Canada and of the United States
and of Great Britain are tc remain
divided talking of boundaries and
military forces on one side or the
other to protect one from the other
is not to. be thought of Some day
they will come together and move
together in all international affairs.
Indeed. they Will rot be different
natolns. They will be one polite
ally, as they are racially."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The average condition of winter
wheat April / was 97.3 to 1877 en-
same date last, year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16
THE REFLECT OF
JACKSON LOBBIES.
Crisp Notes OF State Interest
Culled at the Capital City.
CAPITOL WORK PROGRESSING
Building Said to be the Admiration OF
All New Corners to the City.---Special
Invitations Being Issued to Witnesses
of the Old Capitol Dedication Exercises.

Jackson The interior Hrish OF
tne magnificent new million dollar
state house is progressing steadily
and satisfactorily. 1t IS hard TO
tell which is the handsomer from
its point OF view, the inside or the
outside OF this stately pile. It is the
admiration OF all the visitors to
Jackson, whether they live in Mis-
sissippi or whether they come from
sister States. Everyone who pays
the capital city of Mississippi visit
avails himself of the opportunity OF
visiting the new state house. The
grading Of the grounds goes steadi-
ly on. Thousands upon thousands of
loads of dirt have been removed
and many more thousands are yet to
be removed before the grading is
completed. Work is commencing
in the matter of razing the last re-
naming buildings or tie old peni-
tertiary grounds, where the Few
state house is built. The office OF
tie board of control of the peniten-
tiary which has been used for the
past two years by the state house
commission is to be torn down in
order to complete the grading and
to clear the new capitnl ground
ready for Identification. As already
announced the board of control will
seek new quarters. 1t is understo TODD
that the state house commission will
fit up an Office in some eligible room
in the new state house and meet
there until its Iabors shall have
been concluded.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The interstate commission will
proceed against the coal railroads
under the antitrust law recently
passed by congress.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The wal department has approved
the plans and specifications for the
improvement of Sou thwes Pass, and
Colonel Adams will now advertise
for bids for the construction of the
ietties.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The Metropolitan Club, the most
exlusive social organization in the
city, is threatened with serious III
ternat dissension as result of Gen
eral Corbin's rejection for mem ber-
ship. The proposition had been
made by some OF General Corbin S
friends that all army of1lcers with
draw from the Metropolitan, there.
by showing their disapproval of the
course pursued toward the adjutant
general. The idea is to make the
Army and Navy Club strong rival
of the Metropolitan.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Secretary Shaw will take no
further steps toward selecting a
postoffice site until the New Orleans
city council acts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The Jackson trades council, COM
posed of representatives from all the
labor unions in the city, met re-
Gently for the purpose Of making
arrangements to get up a smoker to
be held in May some time, at which
time some of the employers of union
labor in jackson are to be asked to
make speeches. Committees were
appointed to fix the date and make
the necessary arrangements and in
vite the speakers. This is quite a
departure on the part Of organized
labor, and pleasing ore.
The railroad commission has re-
ceived letter from Assistant Gen.
eral Superintendent Dunn, Of the
Illinois Central railroad, to the
effect that the Bstesville accommo-
dation on the road between Mem
phls and Grenada, for which there
has been a petition, would be ex-
tended to Grenada, and that train
No. 4, the asst train, would stop at
Batesvllle, Senatobia and fernando
for passengers who get on south of
Grenada. This will give the people
living along this line Of the road
good accommodations.
A little excitement, was created
in the police court few days ago
when negro named Wallace Stur
geon, who was being tried for OBJ
tanning money under false pre-
lenses. made q dash for liberty, &C.
ing out of an open window. Police
men followed him and shot at him
several tines. He finally crawled
under house in the neighborhood
and was captured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

Washington. The comptroller of
the currency Of the treasury depart
ment has issued call for the condi-
tion of the national banks at the
close of business Thursday. April 8.
. Tie interstate commerce commits
sion may ask the depa rtment of JUS
tice to break up the SouthreE Rail
way, Louisville and NASHVILLE and
Atlantic Coast Line merger.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-04-16

The department OF agriculture has
Issued a statement showing the
value OF agricultural imports and
exports during the past year.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15
A busy Day.

Manager Thomas should be
praised for his excellent Judge
ment in securing the new musi-
cal farce comedy, ga Busy Day
which will appear at the opera
house on Wednesday evening,
May Goth. The only way the
attraction could be had was on a
guaran tee, and Manager Thomas
feels confident a capacity house
will greet his efforts in securing
for his patrons one of the best
sho VS.. This play is constructed
for laughing purposes. and
several high class specialties
are introduced throughout the
three acts, and the supporting
company contains the names of
performers Of ability and repu-
tation. Prices 25c, 35c and soc.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15

Argus Leader: The declama-
tory contest was held in the
college chapel at Yankton Friday
night, the 9th inst. Robert T.
Gleckler of Pierre'won, his sub
iect being "Quo Vadis." Francis
Irene Shrene of Dell Rapids was
second, with "Sioux Chiefs
Daughter Walter Poppe of
Milbank, Edith Haynes, of Scot
land and Vera Near, of Hurley,
we're the other contestants.
Miss Jessie Edgerton, of Yank-
ton, being ruled out on account
of having been trained at the
college.
The judges were 0. r. Bruce,
Elk Point; G. G. Caldwell, of Yer
million, and F. r. Clark, of
Tyndall.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15
School Board Meeting

The board of education met
Monday evening and after elect
ing A. f. Lindquist clerk, tC
succeed S. S. Lockhart, the fol.
lowing teachers were elected tc
fill the vacancies left at the pre-
vious meeting:
Asst. Principal-Miss Bonnie
Andrews, of Minneapolis.
Eighth grade Miss LauraOdell,
Cadellac, Mich.
Fifth grade-Miss Steffire, OF
BOwdle.
Fourth grade-Miss Minnie
Wilkinson, of Dublin, Neb.
F. W. Meehan was elected
member of board of education
from second ward to fill vacancy
caused by the death Of G. w
Cannon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15

The commercial club met in
the city council room Wednesday
evening, and in the absence of
the president, Mayor Bouck,
Mr.. Henry Schafer was chosen
to fill the chair.
None of the COMMITTEES APP
pointed at the previous meeting
were prepared to hand IN a
report at this time, and in order
to decide definitely on the mem
bership, and as to who were
eligible, a motion was made
and carried. that the secretary,
A. F. Lindquist, with the assist
ance of such other mem berS of
the executive committee as he
may choose, draw up two lists,
one for business men and other
citizens to sign who wish to be-
come memb bers of the Organiza,
ton, by the payment Of %
cents, in advance, monthly as
dues, and the other list for
business men who derive bene-
fits on occasions of celebrations
etc, that others do not, when
large crowds are in the city, to
subscribe a certain amount per
day for each celebration. This
money to be collected only as
needed, after the payment of the
first assessment-it being the
intention of the committee to
have on hand at all times one
assessment in order to have a
fund to work on.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15
CIRCUIT COURT
I'm Session Only Three and One.
half DAYS.

Ihe spring term OF circuit
court was convened by Judge
J. Fl. Mccoy Monday afternoon,
and the different cases on the
calendar disposed of as given
below, and court was adjourned
yesterday afternoon until the
latter part of June.
CRIMINAL CASES
State of South Dakota VS..
Elmer Ackerman, grand larceny.
Defendant found not guilty.
State of South Dakota VS..
Frank limerick, selling liquor to
minors. Plead guilty, and fined
$50 and costs.
State of South Dakota VS..
Thomas Reynolds and Charles
Edward Long, grand larceny.
| Continued.
CIVIL CASES
Minneapolis and st. Louis
railroad company VS.. John n.
Stafford, as county treasurer.
Continued until June.
VIM. Deering & Company, a
corporation, VS., Richard Mortell,
L. NJ. kaercher, H. j. Benedict
and J. l.. Lockhart. Verdict
directed by the court for de-
PENDANTS Kaercher, Benedict and
Lockhart.
VIM. F.. Rabbit ct. al VS. John
Fl. Alexander, ct. al Submitted
on written briefs and under
advisement by court.
John Bucknell VS.. Wm. E.
Raymond. ct. al. Continued un-
til June.
Leonora M. Bunda VS.. Frank
B. Kibbe. This was an action to
enforce payment of lost note.
The court adjudged that Kibbe
should pay the amount, but that
the plain tiff should put up bond
with two sureties to be approved
by the clerk of the circuit court
for double the amount of thenote,
and also pay costs of action.
Geo. w. Murphy VS.. Nels
Nelson, ct. al Submitted on
written briefs and taken under
advisement.
Robt. Leschinsky VS.. G. M. &
ST. P. railroad company.
Stricken from calendar.
James Hatly, ct. al. VS.. G. M.
e. St. p railroad company.
Stricken from calendar.
Frank Schmidt VS.. Carl Mime
man. Dismissed on motion of
plaintiff without prejudice.
Emma L. Buhler vs. M. P.
Martens. To be tried in June
Grant County VS.. Albee D.
Eastman. Judgment for Grant
County for S4OO., and county
com missioners instructed to
satisfy of record the mortgage
against Eastm s land and give
clear title
Gaar Scott & Co., VS.. Nels
Swanson and Swan Swanson.
Dismissed on motion of plaintiff
at plaintiffs cost.
Mary Camp VS.. Nels Johnson.
To be tried in June.
A. P. Lindquist VS.. Chas.
Betcher Land and Loan Co.
Con tinued.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15

Owners of dogs in the city of
Milbank are hereby notified that
taxes are now due and should be
promptly paid to either the city
treasurer or to the city auditor.
Prompt payment will avoid a
visit from the chief of police.
Ed. p. DORE.
City Auditor
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15
Notice

All persons having stock of any
kind in the pastures of the under
signed are requested to call and
give him a correct description of
such stock and number of same,
at his office in the court house.
w. f. Rabbit.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15
Examination Notice

The next regular examination
for teachers certificates will be
held in the court room in Mil
bank, S. D., Friday and Satur-
day, June 5 and 6, 1903, opening at
900 o'clock a. m.
GRANT RIGGLE.
Supt. Schools Grant county S. D.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15

DIR. Geo. Goodman, the dentist,
who has been at kasson, MINI,
for several weeks, at the bedside
of sick relative, expects to re-
turn to MilDank by the first of
next week.
The supreme court has rem
dered a decision in favor of
Henry Redel1er in the land case
in which Indian heirs had claimed
title to certain lands belonging
to Redeker.
Mrs w ToWles Of Sisseton,
returned from Sioux Falls yes
terday with her little daughter.
The latter had been attending
the state mute school, and had
just recovered from a seige of
scarlet fever.
The first cheap rate excursion
to Minneapolis of this season
will leave Milbank at 11:34 Satur-
day night, and the rate will be
So. so for the round trip. The
train returning will leave Min
neapolis at 600 p. m. Sunday.
Justice S. NJ. Pasco now has
another room added to his suit
of office rooms. He has also
added a fine new type writer
cabinet to his furniture, and had
his rooms repapered and laid
with new linOleum. He is now
very handsomely fitted up with
his added room.
H. w. Bailey and Mrs. J. D.
Burkhardt left the first of the
week to attend the A. O. L. W.
grand lodge and Degree of Honor
which meets at Lead this year.
F. g. Roberts and j. Steward
of Twin Brooks and NJ. b. FOW-
Ter, Mrs. Milo Olds and Mrs
Stapleton, of Corona, were also
in the party from this region
who were taking in the Black
Hills excursion as representa-
tives and visitors to the grand
LODGES.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-05-15

The company presenting the
new musical farce comedy, A
Busy Day, at SCOTS theater last
night, won the hearty approval
of all.-Eagle Marinette, Wis.
At Milbank May Goth. Prices,
25c, 35c, and SOC.