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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-12
RANKIN COUNTY TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION.

The association met in Johnson hall
Saturday, November 7, with J. J.
Dawsey, president, and J. I. Coving-
ton, acting secretary.
Rev. r. D. Noteworthy conducted
the opening exercises. After reading
the second chapter of Titus, he offered
a fervent invocation to the great
Teacher for his blessings on the
teachers in their work. He then de-
livered a short welcome address, dwell
ling on teachers and their work.
After short response to the well
come address by j. l. Covington the
regular program was taken up.
The first subject called was Morn
ing Exercises. " 1t was ably discussed
by S. G. Pope, who emphasized the
Importance of reading chapter from
the Bible and engaging in prayer be-
fore beginning the days work. D.
G.. Breland discussed the same subject
iii the afternoon. His ideas seemed
to coincide with those of Mr.. Pope.
E. P. Hit gave the teachers some
splendid ideas on how to stop whis-
pering in school. Every teacher in
the county should have heard this
talk. 1t was the result of many years
experience. His plan to ''keep your
eyes and ears open" is as good solu-
tion of the problem as has been offer
ed to the association.
The teachers engaged in a very
lively discussion on the subject
"When and How Should the Teacher
Take Part in School Games at Rest
Periods. - No final agreement was
reached, but every one got some ideas
that he had not had before.
Teachers Responsibility was
very forcibly brought out in two ex-
cellent papers, by Mr.. Russell and
Miss Eleanor Fox. These two papers
alone would have amply repaid any
one for the trouble of going to Bran
don.
Miss Vesta Mayo gave us beauti-
full and instructive address on the SUBJ
ject, 'The Teacher Socially Consider
ed" f. D. Mellen and E. P. Hit
also spoke on this subject.
The association then adjou rned for
dinner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-12
AFTERNOON SESSION.

In the afternoon we had several ex-
cellent papers. One on ''How to Teach
History" by Miss Ira Robinson; one
on "How to Teach Physiology, by
f. D. Mellen; and one on "How to
Teach Geography" by J. I. Coving-
ton. We also had a general discus
sion on the educational value of dec
lamations.
Chairman of committee on bylaws
and constitution not being present, on
motion committee was continued until
the first Saturday in December, and
present officers retained until next
meeting and instructed to prepare
program.
On motion association adjourned to
meet first Saturday in December.
About twenty teachers were present
at this meeting, and an unusual in
terest was manifested. Everyone felt
benefited and left with determine
tion to be present at the December
meeting. At these meetings each
member becomes at once both teach
er and a pupil. We get new ideas and
gather new inspiration, and leave
with strong determination to work
for the elevation of our educational
standards.
Let every teacher in the county be
present at the December meeting.
The association will be just what we
make it, and we will be benefited by
it in proportion to the amount of in
terest we take in it.
Those present were: J. J. Dawsey,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-12
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
concluded from last week. }
THURSDAY MORNING.

A"~
DIR. j. T. B. Berry was allowed
$37. so for third quarter salary as coun-
ty physician.
Ordered by the board that
the petition of A. E. Martin and
others for change of public road, be
cor tinued for want of form.
In the matter of fixing the bonds of
county and district officers for the en-
suing term,. commencing first Monday
i'll January. 1904, it is ordered by the
board that said bonds be fixed as fol-
lows:
Sheriff, as tax collector -. $15, 900
AS sheriff f.............. 10000
treasurer, for school fund. $4,000
AS county treasurer -. $4,000
Circuit clerks bond ...... 5000
Chancery clerk .......... 5000
Assessors -. ........ 5000
Coroner and Ranger. r...... 2,O0O
Surveyor 1000
Supervisors, each. ...... 1900
justices of the peace, each. 500
Constables, each. 500
superintendent of education. 1900
Ordered that the following accounts
be allowed:
". B. Easterling, services as
7 election commissioner. -. $50 90
W. S. May, services election
commissioner -. ..... 80 90
W. B. Easterling, conveying
ballot boxes. -. 5 90
Election managers, November
election, ............. 127 90
W. G. Steen, enrolling four
convicts on register. ..... 40
Ordered by the board that the stock
law petitions of J. P. Bullock ct al,
A. G. Baker ct al, J. Fl. South, ct al
and ]. W. Crotwell ct al now on file
be and are hereby continued for fur
ther action
G4tsvred by the board that all the
lands IN township 4, range 3, belong
ing to A. B. Stubblefield and VIM.
Samples be and is hereby attached to
and included in the stock law dis
trict granted at former meeting of
this board, on petition of j. Fl. Whit
field ct al 1t is further ordered that
this order shall take effect and be in
force four months from this date.
In the matter of back tax assess
ments filed with the sheriff of Ran
kin county by Writ Adams, state re-
venue agent, it is ordered that all un.
adjusted claims be and they are here
by continued until the next meeting
of this board.
The usual fees for mileage and per
diem were allowed TO members and
officers.
On motion, G. W. White, clerk, of
this board, and A. B. Stubblefeld,
president, be and are hereby ap-
pointed a committee to purchase suit
able chairs for the court house in
Brandon, also suitable. tables for the
members of the bar.
The board adjourned Friday to
meet again first Monday in December.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The District authorities have made ar
rangements whereby Nichols avenue be-
tween Hillsdale and Congress Heights is to
be sprinkled daily by one of the water
wagons. The thoroughfare of Nichols ave-
nue. where much traffic takes place, is also
to be lighted in an effective manner by
means of the electric light system that Is
being installed here. The lamps have been
placed on the trolley poles of the street
car line in such a manner as to afford the
best results
Mr. William Beaumont, who was con-
fined to his home at Monroe and Jefferson
convaleScent.
The members of the Emmanuel Baptist
Church in Garfield are preparing to hold a
grand rally and reception the 18th of the
present month In commemoration of the
10th anniversary of the founding of this
church. Arrangements have been completed
for the participation in the affair of a num-
Der of organized bodies, while several visit
ing clergymen are expected to give their
assistance. The occasion will also serve
for an inspection of the Baptist Home for
Colored People, recently purchased by the
denomination, on the Hamilton road near
the church. Rev. J. A. Taylor, the pastor
is in charge of the arrangements now under
way.
An exciting runaway accident occurred
which D. E. Daller was painfully injured
about the head He was driving a team
owned by w. V. Mahoney. The animal be-
came frightened and ran away, colliding
with horse near Maple avenue. The
horse was also hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
MR.. AsHFORD's AFFLICTIoN.
Washington Business Man Believed to
Be Mentally Unbalanced.

E. Welsh Ashford, who formerly handled
in this city, has been placed under treat
ment for a supposed mental disorder. He Is
a patient at an institution in Philadelphia.
His Office at 141O G street, his books and
affairs generally have been taken in charge
by his brother, Mr.. Snowden Ashford, In
spector of buildings for the District. The
accounts have been found to be in rather
mixed condition, 1t is said, as the broker
has given no word as to his deposits OF
clients money. and other matters. His
brother hopes that most of the money due
clients will be found, but at present 1t is
difficult to tell just what will be discovered
when matters are Strengthened up.
Mr.. Welsh Ashford has met with much
success in the past handling accounts for
various people interested in the stock
market. and had built up quite business
in this line of work. His management OF
accounts was very satisfactory, 1t is stated
up to about six months ago, when, his
brother says, there appeared the first signs
of possible mental alteration. Mr.. Ash
ford insisted that he should take long trips
Upon the advice of Mr.. Snewden Ashford,
sister accompanied him at first. but later
he demanded that he should be allowed to
take the trips alone. Mr.. Ashford accom-
panied his brother to Atlantic City recent
ly, hoping to benefit him there. There was
no change. however, and as last resort
it was decided to place the afflicted man
in the Philadelphia institution referred to-
Worries over his business affairs are be-
neved to be responsible for the strained
mental condition now obtaining, and 1t may
be that losses have been incurred by the
broker over which he became Respondent
Mr.. Snowden Ashford is giving as much
attention to the affairs Of his brother as
his official duties will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
THE PASSING OF "HEAvY."
Canine Mascot of No. 10 Engine Com
panv Dies q Hero.

The members of No. 10 engine company,
near the corner of 14th street and Maryland
avenue northeast, are mourning over the
loss by death of Heavy" their canine
mascot. Heavy was only common cur
dog, but he died a hero's death, in the line
of duty, while responding to fire alarm.
The accident which cast gloom over the
quarters occupied by the company occurred
Wednesday night short distance from the
engine house while the company was on a
run.
''Heavy's" career in the fire department
began a little over year ago. when the
animal was small pup The men were
greatly attached to him. and he in turn was
greatly attached to the fire fighters. He
was never known to neglect duty, but was
always on hand and responded to each
alarm, running in advance of the steamer
The dog was firm friend of Prince, one or
the horses, and spent a good deal of time In
the horses stall.
The first stroke of every alarm sounded
on the companys bell was a signal for
Heavy to take up a position IN front OF
the engine horses, which position he occu-
pied the entire distance to the fire.
The scene of the trouble being reached
the dog did not remain near the horses but
would be at the heels Of the fire lighters
while they were at their work, interruptlng
now and then with sharp banks. On re.
turning from a fire nothing pleased
Heavy better than to be permitted to
ride to quarters on the apparatus.
Wednesday night, while responding TO an
alarm the mascot came In contact with
the feet of the horses attached to the en-
clan, who resides near the place where the
accident occurred examined Heavy" and
found that death was caused by the breast
bone penetrating the heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
NO CONCERN IN IT.
The United States Not Interested in
the Affair in the Balkans.

Save for AN altruistic desire for the high
err civilization and improvement of the
races who inhabit the Balkan countries,
the United States government, 1t is said
by officials competent to speak for it, has
little or no concern in the outcome Of the
present turmoil in that corner of Europe
Trade interests between the United States
and the Balkans are not large comparative
ly, and while it is regarded as possible that
a change of government in the Balkans,
followed by an uplifting of the people and
the consequent increase of their purchasing
power might rebound in part for the bene-
fit of the United States, the officials are GER
tain that this presents no such direct in
terest as would justify our government in
embroiling itself in eastern European poll
tics. The State Department will confne its
activi les to the protection of the individual
interests of American citizens. 1t already
has had occasion to demonstrate with Rou-
mania against an internal policy which not
only worked great hardship on the Jews,
but directly affected American interests I'M
favorably by directing a horde of pauper
immigrants toward our shore. 1t is be-
lieved that such diplomatic action and keen
attention to the assertion of individual
American rights will limit the activities of
the State Department in the Balkans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
A Local P. o. Hold-Up.
litor Of The Evening Star

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
An incident occurred at the Brookland post
office about three weeks ago that has been
somehow mysteriously suppressed until now,
andwould probably never be made public but
for subsequent events that lend peculiar in
terest to it. Miss Margaret Broderick a
clerk at this substation post office, was
alone in the Office, when negro man came
in and asked for mail for two or three per-
sons, and being told there was none he
asked for quarter to get himself drink
Miss Broderick refused, of course, telling
him she had no money, whereupon he be-
came insstent and then threatening and
finally drew pistol and demanded the
money. Realizing her danger, she seemed
to yield TO his demand, and told him to wait
until she could wash her hands, and turn
ing to do SO touched the alarm button and
then proceeded to wash her hands. She
was so slow that he demonstrated when
She told him the ink used on letters was
harder to wash off than other ink, thus
dallying with time until two policemen
dashed in and nabbed the would-be robber
Miss Broderick exhibited most remarkable
courage and presence of mind, turning her
back on the brute cooly to wash her hands,
expecting every moment to be shot, never
becoming frightened until it was all over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
TAKING SoUNDINGs.
Satisfactory Test of New Reel and
Lead on the River

For several days past officials of the
coast survey service have been busly en-
gagged. under the direction of Lieutenant
Wainwright in experiments with a new
type Of reel and lead to be used in obtain
ing deep water souhdings. The new reel,
which is. it is stated. an idea of the coast
survey office here, has been attached to the
stern of launch lis, and soundings have
been made with it about the harbor along
the Georgetown channel and among the
rocks below the Chain bridge. These tests
have satisfied Lieutenant Wainwright and
those with him that the new machine Is a
valuable one. and 1t was yesterday re-
moved from the launch at Benefits boat
yard and will be sent to one of the larger
ships of the coast survey service for tests
In practical work at sea. 1t Is claimed
that with the aid of this new type of reel,
which Is self-registering, accurate gauges
of the ocean depths can be obtained easily
and very quickly.
Coast survey launch us will leave here
tomorrow for the river near the naval prov
ing grounds at Indian Head Md, and will
be employed in survey work there for sew
eral weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

She had to have a physician that night,
however, and her nerves were shattered LOT
week She has never been summoned 10
testify in any proceeding against the negro
and does not know that anything was ever
done about it. He could not have been con-
victed, of course, without her testimony
Now come other developments that give
it additional interest. Miss Broder1ck mas
been notified to resign, with the alternative
of discharge She has been in the service
several years. and 1T now appears that she
has been borne upon the rolls as a laporer'
though doing clerical work. She Is, In fact,
q neat competent clerk. Her dismissal
comes now in consequence Of the charges
and investigations pending in the Post Of
flee Department, and she is one of the VIC
tins of it without fault. 1t appears now
that woman like she declined to report the
attempted hold-up to the postmaster Sure
ly If she had done so such remarkable ex-
hfbition of courage and fidelity would have
secured her against such summary dis
missal There was considerable amount or
money in the till, and she risked her life 10
protect it, There ought to be some way
found to reward her.
There is another remarkable coincidence
Her dismissal occurred on the same day
that the Tennessee negro rural carrier was
held I'D by masked men and ordered to re-
sign That carrier will be upheld, and the
Postmaster General is even talking about
troops The reason those people demanded
with the incident at Brookland. They fear
to have a negro visiting their homes when
they are away at work on the farm Coun-
try women are very frequently left at home
unprotected the men away at work and the
children at school and the people fear to
have it So This negro carrier will be pro-
tected The other negro assailant and
would-be robber is not even prosecuted.
And this brave young woman gets the sack.
Surely there is a, screw loose In a system
that permits things to go thus awry.
1t ought to be stated. for it aggravates
Miss Broderick's unkind treatment that
she is.an orphan without resources. 1t may
be that the postmaster or the Postmaster
General has never heard Of the Incident at
Brookland, but now that they have it
brought to their attention 1t cannot be
doubted that they will reward Miss Brod-
erick by retaining her in office She ought
to be entitled to the most grateful consid-
Grafton of the government for her brave
act and If the post office authorities neglect
to reward her, surely the President will
rectify it. L. d. McCORD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Veterans Elect Delegates.

At the regular meeting of Camp III of
the Confederate Veterans Association last
night at it's halL corner 18th and E streets,
the following delegates were elected to the
nineteenth reunion of the U. c. v. at New
Orleans: Col. H. A. Herbert, Frank Hume.
w. c. King, L S. Brown, H. B. Littlepage
and r. w. Hunter; alternates, George H.
Ingraham, A. p. Morse. H. H. Marmaduke,
silas Hare, Thomas G. Garrett and ]. F.
Hartigan The Southern railroad was Sc
lected as the route the delegates will take.
Miss Mamie Randolph Heath, daughter of
the late Gen. Harry Heath, was elected
sponsor for the camp.
A report wassmade that the recent ladies'
bazaar at Richmond was great success,
and that the assistance and contributions
from the southern contingent and various
southern and veteran associations exceeded
those from any other place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Petitions for Divorce.

Lucy Wills, through Attorney E. L. Gies.
has petitioned the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia to grant her a divorce
from Homer H. Wills. The parties were
married November %. 1898. Mrs Wills
charges that her husband deserted her Oc-
tober %, 1895. for the purpose of living
with another woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Three-Masted Schooner Goes Aground,

The three-masted schooner Raiph NJ.
Hayward, which arrived here several days
ago with a cargo of ice. had her orders
changed, being sent from here to Balti-
more She left the harbor this morning In
tow of a tug, and In making the turn
around the buoy at the junction OF the
Washington and Georgetown channels ran
too far to the eastward and went ashore
on the fats in the mouth OF the EASTERN
branch above the wharf at Buena Vista,
She is lying on the mud with heavy list
to starboard, and will probably not get Oft
until the next high tide when the tugs
will pull at her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Revisitine Backgrounds.

The 127th Regiment of Pennsylvania
Volunteers will have a reunion at Fred
ericksburg, Va, Tuesday next, May IL, and
a party of over fifty of the veterans will be
present. The veterans will be received by
Mayor Willis of Fredericksburg and will
make trip over the Charlottesville and
Wilderness backgrounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
Grand Jury Ignores Charge.

The grand juryAhas formally ignored the
charge against Policeman John L. H Saw
yer, as was anticipated in The Star. The
latter, it will be recalled. while in charge
of patrol wagon, shot and killed William
Wheeler, an escaping prisoner. The TRACE
dy occurred near the seventh precinct police
station
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

Cornelius Hill, chief Of the Oneida In
dams. last survivor of the famous Six Ma
tons of New York state, will be ordained
at Green Bay, Wis, as priest of the Epis-
copal Church June "A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

1t is rumOred that the Mad MuIlah. rer
Gently attacked British column at Geladi
Somaliland, and was repulsed with heavy
loss The British also suffered consider.
able Losses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

John Schlicking, aged sixty years, a
Waterman at the Allen Dyeing Company's
plant in Philadelphia, fell into vat of
boiling potash. Only his skeleton was left
when remains were recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08

Three armed men, with revolvers, hel4
UP the saloon of William Manian in Cha
cago while half dozen patrons wep4i
drinking at the bar. They secured 500. =
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-02-05
DOings in Council.

AT the meeting of Council, Tuesday
evening, bills aggregating Sl.e00 We're
approved and ordered paid; the salary
of Sec'y Fowser OF the Board of Health
was raised to $50 per month and that or
Officer McQuistion to $50 per month
The Board reported 40 deaths in the
town during 1902, eleven OF which were
from gnn-shot wounds and eighteen
from accidents; asked for an appro2ria-
ton of 81. 80 for this year. The High
Constable was ordered to take out a
warrant for citizen of the 1st ward,
who has been obstructing the sidewalk;
an ordinance opening Franklin Street
through the Baldauf property was or
dered prepared, new sidewalk ordi-
nance was passed, and several petitions
referred to the proper committees.
The Finance Committee recommended
that the test of exonorations for taxes
for 1900 and 1901 be allowed, excepting
the Davis lead works and the Butler
silk mill. The amount said to be due
from the lead works is $500.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1903-02-05
Tour to California.

The second Pennsylvania Railroad
Personally conducted Tour to California
for the present season will leave New
York and Philadelphia on the Golden
Gate Special, February 19, going via
Cincinnati, New Orleans, San Antonio
and Ell Paso to Los Angeles and San
Diego. Three days will be spent in
New Orleans during the Mardi-Gras
festivities. Should sufficient number
of passengers desire to travel under the
care of Tourist Agent and Chaperon,
delightful months itinerary in Cali
fornia has been outlined; and return
ing itinerary to leave San Francisco
March 20, visiting Salt Lake City,
Glenwood and Colorado Springs and
Denver, arriving in New York April 6.
Rate, 1915 from all points on the Penn
sylyania Railroad east of Pittsburg,
covering all expenses of railroad trans
portation, side trips in California, and
berth and meals going on special train.
No hotel expenses in California are in
cluded. Tickets are good for return
within nine months, but returning
cover transportation only. For detailed
itinerary apply to Ticket Agents, or
address Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant Gen
eral Passenger Agent. Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia, Pa.