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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
BOYS KILL LITTLE Girl
Assaulted Her and When the Child
:. Threatened to Tell, Cut.
w.: =, T., X - 49, ~, -
~. ia Her Throat. -
New York Sun Special Service.

Perry, Okla, Oct. 5-Thursday
night, near Day, fourteen miles south
east of Perry, Mary Williams, IL years
old, was assaulted by two farmer boys,
Isaac Rogers and Mike Maloy, II and
IA years old respectively, who then
her by cutting her throat with pocket
knife. The boys returned home
washed the blood off their hands and
made no effort to get away.
Sheriff McGehee Of Noble and dep.
uties arrested young Rogers and
brought him to Perry. On the way he
confessed to the murder, stating thai
Maloy had assaulted the girl and tina,
after she had started home they fol.
lowed her and when she declared she
would report them Rogers caught he1
and cut her throat from ear to ear.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
A CHURCH'S PRESS AGENT
Horace Barnes Holds That Unique
Position-Idea a New One in
Church Management.

Cleveland, Oct. 5.--The Hough Ave-
nue. Congregational church, Rev.
Charles Carroll, pastor, has engaged
at a good salary a press agent. This
probably is the first church in the
country to introduce such an innova-
ton. The young man employed is
Horace Barnes. press agent of a
theater, and his duties involve keep
ing the church before the public gaze
by writing articles of interest concern
ing the pastor and Of the various mems
and wonien's bodies of the congrega-
ton: It also is his duty to see that
the pastors sermons on Sundays and
his talks during the week get pub
licity in the local press.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
POLICEMAN Il
USED A CAR /
Driving It at Top Speed He Finally
Overlook a Fleeing Muir
.., derer.

New York, Oct. 5.-Fearing that
William Butler, an alleged murderer
would escape, a policeman from the
West 7Thirty-seventh street station
took possession Of an electric car in
Seventh avenue, and after a chase OF
five blocks, during which the car was
RUN at top speed overlook the fugitive
and arrested him at the point Of a re-
volver. After disarming the man the
policeman was compelled to turn his
revolver upon an,lmmense, crowd o.
excited men who wanted to lynch the
prisoner. "a
The shooting was the result of {
dispute between negroes over a GRAZ
game. Dean Evans, the victim, wa!
shot in the heart by Butler with whom
he had grappled when the latter triet
to escape.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
Ample evidence of the narrow margin of

Ample evidence of the narrow margin of
safety in the powerful automobiles is
shown by the fact that in the Paris Mad
rid race nearly all the big cars came to
grief thru failure Of working parts. The
heatsssoftened the metal in the bearings,
cylinder heads crooked. rods bent, giving
evidence that the machinery was UNDER
proportioned and overworked. It is more
than probable that this disastrous race
will proYezuseful in showing that the linn
its Of safety, either in construction or
operation, cannot be exceeded with Inn
punity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
MADE HER BATTLE
And Now Mrs. Rapp Sues the City
, for Damages.

New York Sun Special Service.
Philadelphia Oct. 5.-Suit has been be-
gun against the city on behalf Of John F.
Rapp and his wife, Maggie K. Rapp, who
ask for heavy damages because Mrs.
Rapp, under orders from the board Of
health, was taken from her home to the
almshouse hospital and there given cold
bath. from which she became serious
s1y Ill.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
WON'T REDUCE WAGES.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 5.-E. F. Du
Brul, commissioner Of the National
Metal Trades association, has
branded as false the statement that
the association has instituted a move
ment to reduce the wages of machin-
lists 10 per cent. He says the report
was circulated by enemies to the as
ISOLATION. III +.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
BISHOP is A PEDESTRIAN,

Leighton Coleman of the Episcopal
diocese of Delaware has returned
from his annual vacation pedestrian
tour. He spent nearly two weeks
tramping incognito thru the noun
tains of Virginia and Northern Caro-
lima. Not once during his trip was
he recognized. The bishop wore
coarse and heavy clothing, a wide
brimmed black hat, long linen dus-
ter and carried a heavy staff.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY
Sheet Metal Contractors Association
of Chicago in Trouble.

Chicago, Oct. 5.-Nineteen members Of
the Sheet Metal Contractors association
have been indicted for conspiracy ito
do an illegal act, Injurious to the public
trade, to. wit To funjustly, oppressively,
deceitfully,, fraudulently and knowingly
suppress, prevent and destroy free and
unrestricted competition in the bidding
for and the letting of contracts
The indictments were procured on the
testimony of Eli A. Rysdon and others,
Rysdon having instituted the investigation
because OF injury at the hands Of the
combination #S
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
70 INVESTIGATE cRuzEN.

Washington, Oct 5.-The treasury de-
partment is about to conduct further
investigation into charges that Collector
of Customs A. r. Cruzen at San Juan,
Porto Rico, had accepted presents Of more
or less value from certain large importers
and ship agents. An inspector will be
sent to the island for that purpose
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
TERESA VAUGHN DEAD.

Vaughn, aged SO, the former WE'LL
known actress, died at the Worcester
insane hospital yesterday, where she
had been a patient for the past two
and half years. The cause Of death
was said to be paresis of a most PEI
3culiar form.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
T !, ALMOST KILLED.

Springfield, Ohio, Oct. because
Eva Stevenson, aged IS, had told Of
their presence at a dance in Collin
wood, Mrs. A. G. Thompson, aged II,
and Matilda Burlington, aged Is, gave
her severe beating and choked her
Since the assault the Stevenson girl
has been unconscious, and she may
Sio s7Es.et73z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
FOXY GRANDPA JOHNSON
Gubernatorial Nominee Becomes a
Grandfather and Sends a Char
acteristic Telegram.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service. 1
Toledo, Ohio, Oct. s5.-"You i did
well, nothing greater than being the
mother of a great man.
This message, signed Foxy Grand
pa" is the characteristic message
wired by Mayor Jones from Chicago
when he learned that a son was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Jones Of this
city. III
The little boy Is the first grand
child Of Mayor Jones, and will be
named for him. S Il
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
THE SOUTH FOR GROVER.

Jefferson NJ Levy, a sound money
democrat, owner Of Monticello, the
home of Thomas Jefferson. who has
just come from the south, said:
The tide in the states i visited is,
settling strongly toward Grover Cleve-5
land
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
SHACK FELL UPON THEM.

Willmar, Mimi, Oct. 5.-While I'M
loading boarding shacks at Kandiyohi
station, John Costello, foreman of the
Willmar yards, had his leg broken by
a shack falling upon him. Peter
Olson a section laborer, was struck
on the chest and hurt internally The
men We're brought to this place fol
treatment. f
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
MADE TO EAT SAND = =
Five-Year-0ld Boy Killed by His
Pharmacies. 800

"a: Neigh, Neb., Oct. 5.-The 5-year-
son of Fred Wagner is dead as the re-
suit of an attempt made by two of his
playmatess to- make him eat sand. They
dislocated his, neck and~ca quantity Of
sand was found in the boys stomach. The
offenders are known and will be arrested
as soon as the coroner's jury makes its
report ----<' >'- So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05

,ARTILLERlSTs GO ON EXCURSION.
s Boston, Oct. 5.-This was the 266th
autumn field day Of the Ancient and Hon
orable Artillery company and with their
guests, the Honorable Artillery Company
Of London, the Boston company spent the
day in steamboat excursion along the
north shore, the days program also In
cluded a reception and banquet In Sym
phony hall this evening
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo fQuinine Tablets All
refund the money If 1t falls Is cure.
E. W. Groves signature is on each box. CSC.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05

An electric machine which is intended to pro
duce rain IN times OF drought is being con
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
NoRTHWEsTERN PosTMAsTERs

washington, Oct 5.--Postmasters
were appointed to-day at: Iowa
Stanhope, Hamilton county, Edward
J. Johnson; North Dakot Wood
bridge, Cavarier county, William
Wood Wisconsin Hinkle, Iron
county, Henry FIeischbein; Irone,
Clark county, Jerome Rinehart.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05

B Collectors Of Indian baskets agree in con-
cedins the greatest beauty Of form and design
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05

MIMIC, N. D.--John Kiedrowski. farmer,
had bis right hand torn OF while feeding a
thrpshing machine.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-05
Hoods Jarsaparilia
and Pills

Strengthen and tone the stomach and the
whole digestive system.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
PENSION BOARD.

The pension examiners for Rankin
county met Monday when the follow
ing business was transacted, to-wit:
The application of Tom Brown
under Fo1m 5, was approved.
The application of MRS. M. e
Chambers under Form was approved
The applications of J. J. McGnffee
M. G. Sigrest, J. W. Moore, VIM
Robinson, A. ". Thomas, W. K
Easterling, W. J. Matthews were ap
proved under Form 4.
On motion the following applica
tions were rejected.
Perry Kersh, Louis H. Selvy, Live
ly Gipson, VIM. W. Williamson, Bel
Ell. Edwards.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
5, r. Myers Appointed Superintendent Of
Education.
Ordered ehat following allowances

Ordered ohat following allowances
be made:
w. B. Easterling, two days service
pension commissioner $4.
p. B. Berry, same, 81.
j. d. Ferguson, same, 81.
w. X. Easterling, same, l$4.
Ordered that G.. W. White advertise
for sealed bids up to 12 O'Clock m. Oh
the fisrt Monday in October, 1908, fol
building bridge across Stems Creeh
on Terry road, according to specifica.
tions filed i'll the chancery clerk
Office, board Ieserving the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Ordered by the board that W. S.
Crook, sheriff, be authorized to
turn over to w. B. Collier for the
ensuing sixteen months from this
date, all county prisoners coming in
to his hands, setenced to fine not ex
ceeding $50 and costs and imprison.
ment upon the payment of said Collier
one half of said fine and costs upor
the delivery of each prisoner to him,
the balance of said fine, costs and
Imprisonment to be paid by said
Collier when such prisoners have
paid in full, in labor, the whole
amount due by them of fine, costs
imprisonmet and such necessaries as
may be furnished said prisoners.
Ordered that the personal assess
ment of J. A. Spann and Co., for the
fiscal year 1903, be changed as fol
lows: $4,000 merchandise and So, ,00(
solvent credits instead of So, 900 mer
chandise as shown by the roll.
Ordered that the following accounts
be allowed:
e. Jack, five days election com.
missioner $15.
Geo. D. Barnard and Co., books
and stationery sheriff $50. 80.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10

side over said board, on motion w. D.
Robbins was elected president pro
tenn, when the following proceedings
were had and done to-wit:
On motion, the board fixed the time
of opening the public schools of Ran
kin county as follows, to-wit: The
winter term shall commence on the
first, second or third Monday in Octo-
Der, 1903, and the summer term shall
commence on the first, second or third
Monday in March, 1904.
After considering the petition of
the patrons of Mayton sschool for the
removal of the school, house, and the
board being satisfied THAT said petit.
tion should be granted on motion or
dered that the Mayton school house
shall be located as prayed for in the
southeast corner of section II, town.
ship 3, range east.
On motion the board adjourned te
meet at the call of the county super.
intendent.
W.D. ROBBINS.
President Pro Tenn.
J. G. BERRY,
W. B. WORLEY,
A.G BAKER,
J. 9. BRUCE,
Secretary
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10

Democratic Nominee for Governor Of Mississippi.
d =.

in Jackson county, Texas July
2o 1901 his parents having there from Holmes county, MssiS
spp 1853 1868 he returned with his parents Yalo-
county, Mississippi he lived and worked his father
until 1872 when he Caoton to read law He secured
license from the third court he had convened
Following the lead Of his and inclination in the handtohand
with the hard and oubous times of his youth and young man
devoted time and labor to laying the foundation OF his
education than he did to ymang he has twice
headed the presidential electoral ticket in Mississippi and was twice
the electoral college, He member the Legislature
1890 1896 He Speaker pro 1892 and was elected
Speaker without opposition in 1894 generally conceded that ne
made abe discreet and equitable presiding officers in
the history State The umbes and most tmd member OF the
House recognition and courtesy at his hands as the ablest
and most experienced paramentaran His father W. Vardaman
Joined Confederate army while living Texas and fought CALAMITY
Throughout the under General Ross.
Vardaman married 1884 He has owned and edited Inc
Commonwealth since 1896.
He the Spanish American captain and promoted
70 the major BY his superior officers well by the men
under command he unanimously accorded the merit Of most
efficient faithful and popular officer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10

Board of supervisors met Monday
morning with all members and officers
present. The following business was
had and done, ,towit:
Ordered that w. S. Crook, sheriff,
8 be allowed credit for 80 cents state
tax on realty in addition to credits
allowed him at August term, 1903, on
lot and residence north fof Baptist
gchurch, lot in west part of southeast
quarter of northwest quarter, section
50, township 6, range 5, enormously
assessed to James Ammons.
Ordered that G. j. Stubbs be allow
Aed $13, balance on statutory costs.
Ordered that W. J. Davis and j.
"A. Kersh be appointed trustees of
township T., rangs 5, in place of D.
{. Bilbro and Jesse XDenson.
Ordered that J. j., Wilmington be
appointed overseer of public road No.
/, beat 3, in place of Luther Ferguson,
removed.
@. r. Cook, superintendent of pub
lie education in Rankin county, hav-
ing this day rendered his resignation
of said Office, ''to take effect imme-
1dately," the board on motion accept
ed said resignation, and as provided
in chapter 70, section 8, Acts of 1900,
appointed S. r. Myers to fill said va
cancy for the unexpired term of said
Cook, ending first Monday in January,
1904. It is further ordered that said
Myers execute bond with approved
security in the penalty of $2,00 for
the faithful discharge of his duties,
and the clerk shall certify this ap-
pointment. to.the secretary of state at
Jackson.
Ordered that G. W. White, clerk,
be authorized to issue a warrant to
I Lizzie McEaurin for 50 per month
from September 1, 1908, until revoked
by order Of this board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
HOW JIM AND BET WERE MAR
RIED.

In the north western part of our
county lives we'll known Irish mag
istrate. man of liberal education and
full quota of genuine Irish wit. A
short time ago Jim and Bet, a colored
pair. called on the squire to be unit
ed ''for better or for worse. -
Tie squire having been notified of
their coming prepared, and actually
used the following ceremony:
Jim, will you take Bet,
Without any regret,
TO love and cherish,
Till one of you perish,
And il. laid under the sod,
So help you GOD.
All of which being answered in the
affirmative by Jim, the squire turned
to Bet:
Bet, will you take jim,
And cling to him,
Through thick ana thin,
Holding him to your heart,
Till death do you part.
Bet acquiesced by modest bow Of
the head, and then the happy pair
were dismissed as follows:
"Thro' life's alternate joy and
strife,
I now pronounce you man and
wife;
Go up life's hill until you get to
the level,
And salute your bride, you ugly,
black devil. l.-Ex.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
HEARST AND M'LAURIN.

Vicksburg Post: a correspondent
of Tbe Brandon News, who signs him.
self Observer" suggests VIM. R.
Hearst, of New York, and A. J. Nc
Laurin, of Mississippi, as the next
democratic candidates for president
and vice president. Among other
things the correspondent says:
1t takes money to win great politi-
cal battles, and if democracy is to
succeed the financial interests must
be won ovd.. The business men
of New York have always stood by the
people of the south when the race
question was an issue in presidential
fight, and they will be with us in
the coming struggle. There must be
no division in democracy's ranks.
Gold and silver men alike must be
found fighting side by side to save
the country from the black peril that
threatens it. This can be accomplish
ed by nominating New York man
for president and southern man
vice president, and | would suggest
William r. Hearst, of New York,
for president, and Anslem j. Nc
Laurin, of Mississippi, for vice pres
ent. OF course I would prefer to
have Governor McLaurin head the
ticket, but the northerners will insist
on first place, and their wishes will
have to be acceded to. I believe as
firmly as I believe anything that
these great men would reunite the
old party and carry the party stand
ard to an old time victory.
William r. Hearst is man of
great wealth, and unlike majority
of rich men, he is exceedingly popular
with the workingmen of the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10

An exchange of recent date tells
of boy entering car and leaving
the door open behind him, when an
old man sitting near him thundered :
Were you brought up in barn
Shut that door!' The boy did as he
was bid, but the tears were seen to
trickle down his cheek. There,
there, never mind, lad, of course you
were not brought up in a barn. =
ssThat's just it, blubbered the boy.
II was, and every time / see jack
ass it brings it all back to me. "
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

Pursuant to adjournment, the
school board of Rankin county, Miss.
met in the office of the county super
intendent, September 9, 1908, all the
members of said board being present.
AS there was no supeIintednt to pre-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-10
Geo. d. Barnard and Co.. stationery


assessments $8.
W. S. Crook, drayage on station
cry 15 cents.
W. S. Crook, ice for August court
rs cents.
G. W. White, making two copies
assessment roll $92.2S.
w. S. Crook, Ecircuit court allow
ance, August term '$s3s 20.
r. L. Peyton, stenographer August
court $40.
WspG. Steen, August court allow
ance ,$7o.25.
". S. Crook, victualing prisoners
August $685. 40.
L. A. Comfort, wages manager
county farm $22.
Sam Smith, hauling hay at coun-
ty farm $1.75. Gayden and Co., two.
horse plow for road 1926.
Edgar Misterfeldt, 494 feet lumber
for bridges 81. 45.
WI. Brinson, lumber for road $3. SO.
j. W. Kersh, building bridge $3l.
John E. Williams, statutory allow
ance, 1908, So. so.
I. E. Therrel, constable, statutory
allowance $6. so.
Amos Kendall, making and putting
up two mile boards ST..
Geo. Coward, lumber and nails
So. so.
Ratliff and Boyd, lumber, nails
and work $24. 40.
W. W. Kersh, justice peace, statu-
tory cost So 25.
B. W. Kersh, constable, statutory
So.
j. f. Purvis. work on Boone's
bridge $29.95.
j. e. Holiday, lumber for road 81.
Joe Chapman, burying Prince
Moore s..
Fl. A. Busick, supplies for Ed Max.
ey, So.
Brandon News, blanks and enve.
lopes justice peace ,$2.75.
Brandon News, 1000 note head.
sheriff, So. so.
Brandon News, 500 bills of indict
ment for circuit court So.
W. G. Barnes, ten, pounds tobacco
county farm $3.
j. f. Baker, one day receiving
bridges So.
A. Jones, lumber and repairs $12. So
t, Fl. Howard, building bridge $24
I. Fl. Williams, $50 feet causeway
So. so.
j. s. Jordan, two days inspecting
and receiving bridges S4.
A. NJ. Shields, two road picks 81. 20.
Waddell and May, spittoons, etc.,
court house So. 80.
Waddell and May, shovels for road
So.
Waddell and May, supplies for poor
house $26. 84.
Waddell and May, shovels for road
$795.
0. It. Corley, 100 feet lumber 81.
j. A. Spann and Co., five shovel:
s5.
W. S. Crook, cleaning court house
fyard 80 cents.
Ordered that the account of Missis
sippi Stationery CO. tor books fol
county treasurer be continued.
Ordered that the application of trus
tees township 6, range 4, for $50 bt
paid to G. ". Webb for teaching one
month at Evergreen school be granted
and paid out of funds belonging tc
said township.
Ordered that the application of trus.
tees township 3, range 2 for S. 80 fol
lumber and nails for repairs to Mt.
Creek school house be granted an6
paid ont of funds belonging to said
township.
On motion the board approved the
appointment of /. P. Russell by j. Ell.
Whitfield as deputy surveyor for four
months.
The application of trustees township
3, range for 500 for repairs made to
| Triple Line school house was granted
and ordered paid out of funds kbelong
ing to said township.
The independent., 1903-12-17

papers There comes a time in the life
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