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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
To Extend Railroad.

The Mississippi Central Railroad
directors held melting at Scranton,
Pa, few days since and changed the
name of that<road to the st. Louis,
Pascagoula & Panama. It was recent
ly bonded for five million dollars and
it is generally believed that it will be
extended from Natchez to Pascagoula
as soon as possible. Pascagoula will
soon be an important rival for our
hustling neighbor, Gulfport, as deep
water outlet to the great canal. Two
important ports with deep water and
large commerce will look good to
Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Malorey's End.

New York.-A body identified as
that of E. L. Maloney, formerly of
Scranton, Pa, has been found in
Long Island Sound. 1t is supposed
Maloney jumped from a steamer pass
ing up the sound few nights since.
His death brought to light the fact of
his alleged connection a few years
ago with the bribery scandal which
developed in the Scranton city coun-
ell
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Robbers Have Escaped.

Cody, Wyo.-The Cody bank rob-
bers have escaped. Members of the
posse sent from here who have return
ed say that the timber in which the
outlaws took refuge has been thor
oughly beaten and no trace Of the men
found. The pursuit has not been aban-
ed. however.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Hold-Up Men Go Up for Life.

Chicago, Ill.-Benjamin Feinberg,
better known as "Kid" Farmer, a
well-known prize-fghter, together
with his brother, Joseph, and William
O'Connell, was sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for life for the hold-up Of
George Rogers, saloonkeeper in For
ty-seventh street. The verdict was
rendered by the jury under the section
Of the law which provides for life
sentence. When Farmer heard the
verdict he became pale and collapsed.
He had to be carried to Jail by officers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Forged Cleveland's Name.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Charles Ihlstrom
has pleaded guilty to forging the name
of ex-President Cleveland to check
for small sum. His arrest occur
red several weeks ago. A letter from
the ex-president was read stating that
the prisoner had been in his employ
as a coachman for year and half,
during which time he had always
been honest. The ex-coachman was
given six months in the county prison.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Chased by Wolves.

Memphis, Tenn Charles Cavitt. q
lumbermaa of Tyronza, Ark, is in a
Memphis Hospital in a criti.4l condi-
ton as result of being chased by
wolves. Cavittt climbed tree to es-
cape the hungry pack and about day
light fell from exhaustion, breaking
his thigh and dislocating his hip. He
laid in the rain unconscious for several
hours when found by searching par
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Runaway Airship.

st. Louis. The airship Of Capt. T.
S. Baldwin, which suddenly slipped
away as it was being towed from the
country to the aeronautic concourse,
was found sixteen miles west Of ST..
Louis. It was unframed by its wild
fight, save two small rents in the gas
bag, which Capt. Baldwin stated
could be repaired in half an hour.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Cannot Live There.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-According to
a decision rendered in Chancery Yer
non S. Whiteside, former City Treas
urer, must stay away from Chatta-
nooga if he expects to draw the in
terest on a large sum of money left
him by his mother. There was pro-
vision in the will of Mrs. Whiteside
that Vernon must not live in Chatta-
nooga and this the court sustains.
Whiteside absconded while City Treas
urer and has figured in a.number of
escapades which make his presence
here Objectionable to his relatives.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Horse Coughs up q Snake.

Fulton, Ky.-Frank McFadden, an
old negro living near here, has horse
that has been sick for some time, a
large knot appearing OH it's neck. The
horse grew worse and worse and the
other day during fit of coughing
The animal vomited up a large snake,
which the negro said was feet long.
After this remarkable occurrence the
swelling disappeared from the horses
neck and it is now sound and we'll.
1t is presumed the horse took the
snake into its stomach while drink
ing water in pond on the place.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Princess Louise.

florence, Italy.-The former Crown
Princess Louise, the divorced wife
of the present King Of Saxony, has
arrived here, desiring, it is said, to be
nearer Rome in order to facilitate the
negotiations with the Vatican with the
object of bringing about a reconcilia-
ton with the King. This is here con-
sidered to be more probable now, ow-
ing to the death Of the late King
George, who was implacable. Prin-
cess Louise is stopping at private
villa here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Child Burned to Death.

Waverly, Tenn Nathaniel, the 2
year-old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Price, of Turkey Creek, was so badly
burned day or SO ago that he died
within an hour. His mother and one
or two other ladies of the neighbor-
hood had gone few hundred yards
from the house to gather chestnuts,
leaving the child alone at the house.
The little fellow found some matches,
with which he set his clothes on fire.
Before the blaze could be cxtinguished
he was cooked alive almost.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Viscount Committed.

Paris. Viscount Peter de Cavel, a
Belgian nobleman, has been sentenced
penal servitude for life at the Paris
Assizes Court, for his completely in
the robbery and attempted murder Of
Nine. Quasinko, dealer in curiosities,
living in the Rue Piggole.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
New York. effort is to be

New York.-Another effort is to be
made by expectant heirs to re claim
+ large strip of Manhattan Island. The
claimants all reside in southern states
ind number $50. They are headed by
r. T. Cowan, Of Dallas, Tex, and are
descendants of Andrew Hartsfeld, who
in 1895. leased to the city Of New
York 160 acres west of Central Park,
between 123rd and 10th streets. This
property is estimated today to be
worth $5o0,0c0,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Columbus New Railroad.

1t IS stated that the promoters Of
the Columbus, Memphis and Pensa-
cola Railroad are now figuring on run
nlng their road from Aberdeen to
PENSACOLA. 1t is stated that there is
some prospect Of the money to build
this road being raised. The officers
OF the road are now in correspond
ence with outside capital.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
M'Cue Was Convicted.

Charlottesville, Val. Samuel Nc
Cue, for four years Mayor Of Char
lottesville, was found guilty Of the
murder of his wife, Fanny McCue, on
Sunday night, September last. The
verdict was murder in the first degree,
which carries with it the death pen
atty. The jury deliberated less than
half an hour.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Accidentally Killed.

c. T. Suddoth aged q years, mem
Der of prominent family at Friars-
point, accidentally shot himself and
died before help could reach him.
While cleaning his pistol the weapon
exploded, the bullet striking Suddoth
just below the heart.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Brenham Gambling Crusade.

Houston, Tex There is now an ag-
itation at Brennan against the gam
bling houses, caused to some degree by
the murder Of Dolleshaw by a gambler,
who paraded about the streets with a
shotgun over his shoulder for some
time before he finally shot his victim
i
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Girl Murdered.

Cincinnati The body Of Alma
Steinway, a telephone operator, was
found in vacant lot near the en-
trance of Spring Grove Cemetery
with marks that indicate murder. A
trail of blood from the street car track
suggested that the girl had been struck
by a car. Her injuries were all about
the head. The condition of her cloth
inc indicate a desperate struggle.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Enterprise After Oil.

Enterprise is still hammering at the
well which it is hoped will spout oil
instead of water. The people down
there refuse to become discouraged
and surmount all obstacles encounter
ed. 1t is the sincere wish Of every one
In the state that their efforts will be
rewarded with success.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
New Building Trades Union.

New York. Representatives Of
twelve unions, with a total member
ship of over 10000 men, have at a
Joint meeting decided to form new
central body, composed only Of unions
directly in the building trades. Perm
,anent organization will, it it is said,
be effected next week. Some OF the
unions represented are not IN the
building trades alliance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
To Move ORDINANCE.

The Methodist Orphans Home will
be moved from Water Valley to Jack
son, Miss. This is the decision Of the
board of directors Of the home. Ever
since the Home was destroyed by fire
on July II, it has been known that a
strong effort would be made to locate
it at more central point, and the
announcement that such was the case
occasioned no surprise.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
His Mother is Angry.

New York.-A special from Pitts
burg states that Mrs. Thaw, has de-
termined to cut down the young man s
allowance to the lowest possible figure.
His escapades here with Miss Nesbitt,
the actress, has deepy angered as well
as mortified his mother and every
member of the family, and they have
at last decided to cut loose from him.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Sudden Death at Terry.

Terry, Miss. This community was
taddened when it learned Of the death
bf Major Davis Hubbard, one of the
eldest and most respected citizens Of
this section of the state, who died of
heart failure.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Vermont Women Cant Vote.

Montpelier, Waiter spirited
debate the Vermont House of Repre-
sentatives, by a close vote Of 80 to 81,
has refused third reading Of the
bill granting municipal suffrage to
women who are taxpayers. The jul
dietary committee had reported IA
vorablv on the measure.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10

The exhibit of wagons and buggies
made at the St. Louis Fair by Alcorn
A. & M. College has been recognized
by the awarding committee with a
bronze medal for excellence. This is
sry gratifying to those who have the
manacement Of the institution, re-
ardless Of heir views as to the edu-
ion ef - nero youth. However,
% inf scation being given
proving to be of val
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Curlett Electrocuted.

Sidney Curlett, an employee of the
Magnolia Electric Light Company,
came in contact with live wire and
was instantly killed. Curlett had
climbed tree in which some wires
were entangled, and it is thought he
accidentally touched one. His body
remained suspended in the tree.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Good Work of Papers.

The Delta counties are still hummer
ing at the better roads question. Some
of them are building roads and expert
menting with several kinds Of dress
ing. Our people are becoming thor
oughly aroused to the necessity Of bet
ter roads and the agitation will surely
bring some kind Of settlement to the
much mooted and vexing problem.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
James ThaW De2d.

New York. James Thaw, president
of the Grand National Curling Club of
America, and one t)f the most devoted
enthusiasts of the game in America,
is dead at his home in Hoboken, n
). He was born in Scotland in 1853.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Killed on Log Train.

A fatal accident occurred at East
man, Gardiner & Co.'s logging camps,
west Of Laurel A car broke loose
from log train and ran down grade
and into log skidder. Burrill Craft,
young white man, was instantly
killed in the wreck and another man
named Smith lost leg.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Death by Falling Limb.

Henry Willis, an employe Of the
Nicholson Lumber and Cooperage
Company, at Nicholson, while engaged
in telling trees, was struck by fail
ing limb and instantly killed. He
leaves his wife and two small children
his mother and several brothers and
sisters.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Room for More.

There is room for thousands OF good
families in Mississippi which are seek
ing homes where land is reasonable,
conditions favorable and the climate
the best to be found in the whole
world
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Did She "SWitch' R,ings7

Chicago. Alleging that the woman
to whom he had been engaged three
years returned to him worthless
ring in place of a valuable diamond
Henry P. Seppenfeld has begun suit
for $4,000 against Mrs. Eva B. Wood
widow of John II. Wood, and former
ly Miss Eva Lowry, of Maysville, KY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Peter Coffman is Dead,

Scottsboro, Ala.-Peter Coffman,
the young man of Bridgeport, who
was shot here by Lewis Adkins, died
at his home after several hours of in
tense suffering. The charge Of MUIR
der has been entered up against Ad-
kins.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Alcorn Gets Medal.

The newspapers of the state are do
ing everything possible to aid the
movement to place the advantages OF
Mississippi before the world in the
best light possible. They can always
be depended upon to do their share OF
any commendable work without stint
or grumbling.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Training Squadron.

Newport News, Va.-Four of the
ships of the training squadron have
arrived in Hampton Roads. They are
the Yankee, Minneapolis, Columbia
and Prairie. The ships are anchored
off Old Point Comfort. Rear Admiral
Braford will assume command Tues
dav
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-10
Two Children Cremated.

Charlotte, N. C-Two negro children
were burned to death in a fire which
destroyed house and cotton gin near
Tarboro, N. C.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
Washington Notes.

The geological survey report on min
eral resources for 1902 shows that the
total value Of the commercial mineral
products of the United States was ST..
26O,6?9,4 AIS.
The labor trouble on the Isthmus of
Panama, growing out Of the strike of
The employees Of the Panama Railway
company, may call for the presence of
United States warships.
The secretary of war has directed
that permission be granted to the
army Young Mems Christian associa-
ion to establish its work at the vari-
GUS posts of the army.
Ambassador Mccormick is ,negotiat-
ing with the foreingn Office for a treaty
with Russia which will give to United
States corporations the right to sue in
Russian courts. and vice versa.
The battlcship Maine is looked upon
as the hocdoo of the navy. The war
ship requires constant tinkering, and
$50 OF its men have deserted since
the vessel was put in commission.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
SALE OF LAND.

Notice is hereby given. that undsr authority
OF an order OF Sale granted by the Hon. f.. A,
Lamb, Judge of the County Coult OF the County
Of Mclean. in the State OF North Dakota, dated
the 9th day of February, A. u. 1904, the under
signed, the guardian OF the estate Of Ralph
l.essel and Leonard r. Lessel, minor. heirs Of
.John Lessel, deceased, will seM at private sale
to the highest bidder for part cash and part de,
ferred payments not to exceed three years:
said County Court, the following described
three ~ and four ~, and the southeast quarter
lsei34, Of section one ~, townsLlp one h4nd red
(S2) west Of the 9Th Principal Meridian in Nc
Lean County. State of North Dakota.
The sale Will be made on or after the 2Sth.
day Of March, A. ID. 1904.
All bids must be in writing, and may be left at
tie Office Of Mann and Digen, at the Village Of
Washburn. County, of Mclean and State of
North Dakota, or delivered to the undersigned
personally.
Aurelia Duprey. e..
Guardian OF the Estate of Ralph LesSel and
Leonard r.. Lessel, in and for the County OF
Mclean and State of North Dakota.
Dated this 9th day of February. A. d. 1904.
first pCb March 81 .
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
General.

Amovement has been started at
Cleveland to erect a monument to the
memory of the latee Senator Marcus
A. Hanna in Cleveland. and to carry
out this purpose the Hanna Memorial
association has been organized, Of
which Samuel Mather is chairman and
James H. Hoyt secretary.
All the business and assets of the
A. S. Kimbark COMPANY. Il Of the
largest hardware firms i'll Chicago,
have been placed in the hands OF a re-
ceiver.
. The Beaver County Builders Elk
change: league. recently organized at
PittshUrg, has commenced its first
battle with organized labor in the
strike Of 500 carpenters.
Directors of the United States Steel
corporation have declared the regular
quarterly dividend Of Ia per cent on
the preferred stock. The amount thus
applied to the dividend is ~$6,3O4,919.
The charges of heresy preferred
against Rev. Borden p. Browne, pro-
fessor Of philosophy in Boston uni
versity, are being taken up secretly
by the New York East conference of
the Methodist Episcopal church in
Brooklyn.
Lieut.. Commander Edgar Townsend
warburton, chief engineer Of the bat
tleship Maine, in the harbor at Pensa-
cola, Fla, committed suicide in his
stateroom on board ship. He shot
himself in the head. Death resulted
wiuthin forty minutes.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
SALE.

Notice is hereby given. That that certa' II
| Mortgage, executed and delivered by Julia A.
NJ. Peterson and Hans p. Peterson her husband
MOrtgag0rs, tot. l.. Beiseker Mortgagee, dated
the 18th day of April: a. u. nineteen hMudred
and three. and filed Tor record in the office OF
tile Register Of Deeds OF the comfy of Mclean
and state OF North Dakota. on the 2Oth day of
April. y. u. 1908, and recorded in Book FS OF
Mortgages. at page SO will be, fOIeclOsed by a
sale OF the premises in such mortgage and
hereinafter described at thr front door OF the
I Ourt house In the village OF WaShburn in the
county Of Mclean and State OF North DAKOTA,
at the hour Of two O'Clock l.. NJ, on the 5th, day
of April 1874, to satisfy the amount due EsOn
said mortgage OH thelay or sale.
The premises described in said. Mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the zane. are these
certain premises situated in the County Of Nc
Lean and State of North DAKOTA, and, aes-
cribed as follows, to-wit: The west half Of the
south east quarter twx seA) and the south
haff of the north east quarter (sH neA} of sec
ton Twenty-Five (29) in township One hundred
and fifty $50 north Of range seventy-four G74l
containing one hundGed sixty acres more or
less according to the Governments surveythft1eof
There will be due on such Mortgage on the
date of sale the sum III. Six hundred eleven, and
1890 ($G1l .1o)dollars and the costs OF fore
closure and sale.
Dated at Harvey. North Da8Ota, this aSrd
day Of February, 1894:
Hanchett e. Wartner, Attorneys for Mortgagee
Harvey, North Dakota. feb u
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
Sins and Sinners.

Senator ]. p. Burton of Missouri
VOC sentenced to serve six months IN
sail and to pay a ane of $4,000.
william j.. Sherwood, an instructor
IN chemistry in the University Oh Cai-
~ifornia. is lying in a serious condl-
ton the result of an attack by 1oo'-
pads.
nourterfeit half and quarter dollars
are being manufactured in China ana
sbinned through Seattle INTO tne
Tinted states. The imitation is near
" .narfect. The coin. is OF the standard
dagree Of tineness, the weight is from
me To ten grains short, and the de
sion Is almost perfect.
4 quarrel over a ,schoolglrl mas re-
suited ia the killing of s~ixteen-year.
old paul Jelick by Henry schaze OF
tha anne age at Chicago. He has on
fassed and declares he shot in selt.
de,ense. The boys became enemies
~nsn gchaze escorted the girl from
school : yesr ago.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior

DeD1rtlncuG VI LNG lultIlOl
United States Land Office. Bismarck, N. D..
March z, 1904.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
i'll this office by John J. Duchene contestant,
asainstH meStead entry No. 1921 made June
II. 1902. for nA of swA Of section p. ny of sea
section 20, township 14S, range sc. by John w.
Lillibridge contestee. in which 1t Is alleged that
said claimant has wholly abandoned said tract
tina: ne has changed HIS residence therefrom
for more than six months last past and since
making said entry: and that said tract lis not
settled upon and cultivated as required by law.
and that such default does now exist; and that
said alleged absence from the said land was not
due to his employment in the army, navy or
marin, corps of the United States as a private
soldier, officer, eaman or marine during the
which the United States may he engaged, said
parties ale hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock a. III. on April II. 1904, before Aug, =
Johnson, United States Commissioner for the
district of North Dakotaa at his office in Wash.
burn. North dakota. and that final hearing Will
be held at 2 o clock p. m. OH April 2S, 1904, pc,
fore the Register and Receiver at the United
States land office In Bismarck, N. D..
The said contestant, having in q proper af1da-
Wit, filed Mch. I, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service Of
this notice can not Re made, 1t is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
S-19 John Salterlund, Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-16
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is Hereby given. That that certain
Mortgage, executed and delivered by John II.
Billion and Maggie Billion hi: wife Mortgag0rs,
to John w. Shelby Mortgage dated the 18th
day of January A. ID. ninteen hundred and three
and filed for record in the Office Of the Register
of Deeds of tile county Of Mclean and State of
North Dakota. on the 2Sth, aay OF February, "A.
D.. 1903, and recorded in book n 6" of Mortga.
ges. at page 50, will be foreclosed bya sale o.
the premises in such mortgage AMI hereinafter
described at the front door Of the Courthouse
in the village of Washburn in tht county of Nc.
Lean and State of North Dakota, at the hour OF
wo O'Clock p. M, on the l0til, day o, May, 1909,
- satisfy the amount due upon 81 d Mortgage
on the dayo sale.
The premises described iii said Mortgage. and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, are those
certain premises situated in the CON- .ty OF Nc.
Lea. and State Of North Dakota, and described
as fOt OwS. tO-wit:
The southwest quarter (SWM) o section
thirteen u3) in township one hundred htty .i5O
north, OF range sevcnty-four (7i). west, .centaln-
ing one nundred sixty acres, more or less, ac-
ccrding the Government survey.
There will be due on such mortgage, at the
date of sa Us the SIM of three hundred nin2!y
nine ami 5 100 dollars $500. 50).
Dated at HarAcy. North Dakota this Goth day
of March, l ca,
John W. Shelby,
'Hanchett 4 Wartner. Mortgage.
4.2-Gtf Att orueys for Mortgage.
Harvey, North Dakota.