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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Negroes in Service.

San Antonio, Tex.-Fred Wanna
maker, Special Agent of the Govern
ment to hold Civil Service examina-
tions, states that throughout the south
the negroes are furnishing the bulk
of those who apply for the examina-
lions. At the examination just held
here twenty-seven of the thirty-nins
applicants were colored. At the ex-
animation to be held at Houston next
week it is expected that the percent
age will be even greater. The blacks
particularly take to the railway mail
service, seeming to regard that as
sinecure.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Charged With Embezzlsment.

Springfield, Mo.-Mack Sallings
postmaster at South Greenfield, was
brought to Springfield and arraigned
before United States Commissioner
Pepperdine on the charge of embez-
zling money order funds to the
amount Of $4S3.19. He waived pre-
liminary examination and was bound
over in the sum of $1,000 to appear
at the October term Of the District
court here. The Federal Grand Jury
will investigate the case.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Punching the Tigers.

Deputy Sheriff, E. c. Ballentine has
placed in Jail Anthony Pickett, who
was tried before Judge John A. Seal,
Of Pennington, and convicted of sell
ing blind tiger whiskey. He was fined
800 and given a sentence of thirty
days in the county Jail. Felix Coop
or was tried before Judge M. F. Bax-
ter, Of Logtown, and convicted on the
same charge and given a like SEN
tence. The evidence in these cases
was worked up by Deputy Sheriff,
Ballentine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
lobe Dunn Appointed.

Governor Vardaman has appointed
Hon. lobe Dunn, a prominent young
lawyer of Eupora, Webster county,
Judge of the Fifth Judicial District,
vice Judge Stephens, deceased. Mr..
Dunn had some splendid endorse
ments from the bar Of the district,
approximately two-thirds Of the mem
bers Of the bar Of the district having
Endorsed him for the position, and to
this fact he owes his appointment.
Mr.. Dunn is prominent lawyer Of
Eupora and is said by his friends to
possess every qualification for the
place. He will hold his first court
next Monday in Calhoun county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Bandit Escapes.

Laporte, Ind.-In a running battle
with car robbers Detective Moon, Of
the Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern Railway shot an unknown man
twice, but he escaped by the aid Of
confedcrates. One man was captured
after a fierce fight. He confessed to
be the head Of gang of ear robbers
that has operated in Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois and Michigan. He is known
in police circles as "One-eyed Balm
ey," and his home is in Cleveland.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Convict Killed.

Henry Dodson, a negro serving a
term on the county convict farm for
larceny near Brookhaven, was shot
and killed while attempting to escape
by Sam Posey, a guard. When the
prisoners went to work Dodson re-
marked to the superintendent that
this would be the last day that he
would work. On the first opportuni-
ty, when lie had gotten a little apart
from the others, he made break for
liberty. The guard used winchester
rife and brought him down at the
first fire. He expired almost imme-
diately. Posey was arrested.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Dies Of Wounds.

st. Louis. -As the result Of a quar-
rel with two men said to have been
st. Louis county deputy sheriffs, H.
G. Bullock, an artist Of Little Rock,
Ark, died from wounds received dur
ing tho alteration. Bullock was
brought to the Missouri Baptist SAM
tarium by two men who stated that
they were deputy sherifs, and then
left without giving any additional in
formation. st. Louis detectives were
detailed today to. assist the county au-
thorities in clearing up the mystery.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Sues Standard Oil Company.

Decatur, Ill.-Suits were instituted
here against the Standard Oil Com.
pany to recover $28,4o0 in fines fol
alleged violation Of the law regarding
the inspection Of oils. The suits
cover 142 specified violations since
January LIST, 1904, 5000 is demanded
under tho law as penalty for each VIC.
lation. The law provides one-han
shall go to the informers and ons-hali
to the city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

New York. The White Star Line
steamer, Celtic has arrived here from
Liverpool bringing 1850 passengers,
the largest number ever carried from
England on ore vessel. DR.. C. H.
Parkhurst and Bishop j. H. johnson
were among those who came in the
ship. The Cunard Lines single screw
steamer, Umbria also arrived, getting
in ahead Of the twin screw steamer,
st. Paul and Celtic, both Of which
left England before she did. The Gu
nard people are much elated over the
crafts fine showing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Strong Demand for Peace.

New York. "A cable to the Sun
from Berlin says: tColonel Gaedke.
military editor Of the Tageblatt, who
is with the Russian army in Manchu.
ria, says that he meets with many
who wish the war ended At any price.
and even in the highest circles thii
view prevails. He adds that it is not
impossible that this feeling will 70.
suit in sudden and surprising cessa-
ton Of hostilities.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Henderson Losing Mind,

Des Moines, Ia.-Former Speaker
David B. Henderson is losing his
mind. His family has announced
that the ex-speaker is no longer to be
depended on mentally, and that con-
dition which has long been threatened
is no longer doubted. The weakness
exists directly because Of suffering
following the amputation Of his leg,
an operation made necessary by a CIV
il war bullet wound.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
MISSISSIPPI NEWS MATTERS
Erief Chronicle Of the Important Happenings
To Keep out Boil Worm.

Secretary Wilson, head of the Ag-
ricultural Department of the Upited
States Government, advises That
belt Of corn be planted around cotton
fields to prevent an invasion Of the
boil worm. He says that the worm
much prefers corn ears to cotton bolls
and in this way the cotton field can
be successfully protected from its raw
ages.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Poisoned BY Canned Goods.

Augusta, Ga-Ths Rev Byron Wood
ward, pastor Of the North Augusts
Baptist church, is in critical condi.
ton, and his wife is dead, as re-
suit Of ptomaine poisoning. Three
days ago they were taken violently i'll
after eating canned goods which had
been opened and left standing oven
night. Their two children were moi
affected.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Oxford q County Fair.

Oxford proposes to hold county
fair hereafter where the best Of the
county's products will be shown and
a good natured rivalry encouraged
among the people in getting the great
est amount of crop from an acre and
raising better stock, etc. The scheme
would be good one and we hope to
see the Lafayette Fair made per-
manent institution.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Joseph Jefferson Sick.

Chicago. PROF. William Castle,
brother-in-law Of Joseph Jefferson,
has received information regarding
the actors health which indicates an
extreme probability that Jefferson
will never be seen on the stage again.
In the letter Mrs. Jefferson says Mr..
jefferson is very i'll, and she believes
he has made his last public appear
ance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Died for Sorrow.

Chicago. Having declared that he
would not live more than a year at
ter the death Of his wife, Mary, who
was murdered in her home for her
money, by Louis Peasant on Sept. Is,
1903, John Spilka, on the first ami
versary Of the murdfr committed sui
eide by strangling himself with =
handkerchief.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Locates at Hattieburg,

It is announced that the Colored
Orphan Asylum and Industrial School
which the negroes Of Mississippi have
been planning to erect at some point
in this state, will be located near Hat
tiesburg. Ten acres of land near that
city has been purchased, and it is
proposed to erect the necessary build
ings thereon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Three Were Indicted.

The grand jury at Augusta has in
dicted J. A. Parker and j. M. Black
for the murder Of w. A. Phipps, the
crime being committed some months
ago. Parker was remanded to jail
without bail, and Black was admitted
to bail in the sum Of $500. A true
bill was found against Mrs. John
Odom for the murder of her brother,
John Richard, her bond being fixed at
$1,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Wants a Bishop Coadiutor.

Dertoit, Mich.-The Detroit Free
Press says: "Bishop Thomas P. Da-
vies of the Episcopal diocese of Mich
igan has decided to ask that bish-
op coadjutor be elected. Bishop
Davies is in his seventy-second year.
The matter will be brought before
the diocesan convention, which will
meet in November.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
After Hop Ale.

The Mayor Of Columbus has issued
an edict against hop ale, which is BE-
ing sold in that city as nonintoxi-
cant. It is said that this detection is
put up, in beer bottles, but Is marked
Notwithstanding. It is said that
the drink is a very popular one in
Columbus, and the Mayor suspected
that hop ale was not what it was
cracked up to be, and he has sent SAM
ples to the state chemist for analysis.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Building at West Point.

West Point reports twelve brick
business houses going up there at the
present and many other improvements
under way. The Business League is
actively at work and the result is be-
ing showing in accomplishments.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Shaw is Incorporated.

The village Of Shaw in Bolivar
county, has been Incorporated by a
proclamation issued by Governor Var
daman, and the following officers we're
appointed: Mayor, J. j. Patton; Mar
shall, C. R. Peacock; w. P. Stevens,
J. Gilbert, G. w. Fraser, A. D. Will
son and M. L. Peacock, Aldermen.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
To Pave Sidewalks.

Pontotoc is issuing bonds to the
amount of $4,000 for the urpose of i'm
proving streets and sidewalks. The
example Of Pontotoc should be follow
ed by other towns in the state. Moth
ing brings SO much contentment and
satisfaction to residents or creates so
good an impression upon visitors as
good streets and side walks.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Another New Town.

Governor Vardaman has issued
proclamation, Incorporating the vii
lage of Silver City, Yazoo county,
with S. D. Frazier, mayor; w. r.
Johnson, marshal; Aldermen, c. T.
Partee, A. A. Johnson, R. C. Stuber-
field and ]. III. Reed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

st. Louis "A special to the Reppb-
lie from Aurora, No., says: ~. II.
Palmer, mine laborer, shot and NOR
tally wounded w. J. Tuttle, also 4
mine laborer, and three Of his own
children and then killed himself.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
He Left 70 Word.

Rice, Texas. IS. N. Gregory, one Of
the best known and well-to-do farmers
in Navarro county, went into the
cemetery and cut his throat with q
pen knife, dying within a short time.
He was a prominent Mason and be-
longed to other secret societies. He
left no explanation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Wants Board of Trade.

Not entirely satisfied with the
growth of the town, Belzoni is agi-
tating the matter of business or
ganization to help matters along. Bel
zoni is doing splendidly as it is, but
a live, wide-awake business organi-
cation conducted strictly on business
principles, would be great help to
the material development of the town.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
To Give State Shoot.

The Jackson Gun and Sporting
Club purposes to give big state shoot
IN this city on September 9th, at
which event sportsmen from Vicks-
burg, Greenville, Natchez, Hazlshurst,
Rolling Fork and other towns will
be present. The Postel Elegant Tro-
ply is to be shot for at this time and
there will be a lively contest for it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Champion Cotton Pickers.

On the farm of J. M. Boutwell,, a
farmer living near Ellisville, occurred
an unique cotton picking contest, the
participants being his four sons, the
eldest being % years of age. They
picked 5O4, $40, 423 and 400 pounds
respectively, making total of 1,846
pounds for the day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Companion Of Evangelist Dies.

New York.-Frances Hope Sankey,
favorite granddaughter Of Ira D.
Sankey, the well-known evangelist,
who not long ago became blind, is
dead at her home in Brooklyn from
diabetes. The child was only four
years old, had been an almost constant
companion Of the evangelist since he
lost his sight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Primary is Ordered.

The city executive committee OF
Ellisville, selected prior to the last
city election, two years ago, has order
ed a primary election for the nomina-
ton Of city officials this year. The
dates for the primaries will be Oct.
rs and Nov. /, 1904, the regular cleo
ton being held in December.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Engine Kills Two.

New York.-Two men have been
instantly killed by an engine in the
freight yards at ST. George, Staten
Island. The dead mon were workmsn
engaged in carrying steel rails across
the track. Four others narrowly e.
caped.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Valuable Invention.

A Mississippi man, Mr. Matt John
son, of Natchez, has recently had pat
ented very valuable invention, which
is designed to reduce the cost of ex-
tracing oil from cotton seed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Street Improvement.

Newton will use $4,000 improving
the streets and sidewalks. The bonds
have been issued and the work rushed
through before bad weather sets in.
This is commendable step in the
good people of Newton and other
towns might profit by her example.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

Charleston, S. CA special to the
Evening Post says it is reported that
q negro accused Of assault has been
lynched at Waterloo, in Laurens coun-
ty, this state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Children Burned.

Winchester, KY While Georgs
Cooper and wife, colored, were at
church, their home was burned. Their
four children persisted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
kidnapped at Vincennes Fair.

Vincennes, Ind.-Jim Evans, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Evans,
was lost from his mother at the fair
grounds. It is supposed that he was
kidnapped by show followers. The
police Of nsighboring towns have been
notified.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

Jerry Anderson, negro who es-
capped from Jail, was killed by Deputy
Sheriff D. w. Beck while attempting
to take the officers pistol.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

NOTE.-Secretaries of industrial leagues.
progressive unions and all organizations OF
like nature, are requested to furnish the
writer with notice of matter that would be
of interest to readers OF this department
Newspapers are also requested to send
marked copies containing mention of new
enterprises, good yields OF crop, extra stock
DC, or to place the writer ON the mailing
list so that such matters can be properly
handled Would highly appreciate any Of
Che State papers that might be sent regularly.
All press people are cordially requested to
make this office headquarters while in jack
eon. Always have comfortable chair, ex-
changes, stationery and a hearty greeting
for the fraternity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

The Gulfport Door and Blind Man
ufacturing Company will soon BE-
ready to begin operations. This viii
be another to add to the progressive
city's already long list of industrial
enterprises.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29
Yours truly,
J. T. Dammeron.

Now if there is a gentleman any,
where that desires to have these fig
nres or a statement from Mr.. Dam
neron direct, address him at Madison
Station with stamped envelop and
the reply will be forthcoming. $124.20
clear profit from half an acre planted
In radishes and then over a ton of
pea vine hay is pretty good showing
for hill land is it not? Great is Mis-
sissippi and greater still the many
good things in store for her in the
future. Why should anyone desire
to leave this country in search Of a
better one elsewhere?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

FIR the steenth number Of times
the writer insists that trucking does
pay in Mississippi. Here is another
signed experience by one of the best
known truckers in the state and gen.
tleman who has been in the business
continually for long time. These
experiences ought to be convincing,
and will with people who are looking
for facts and figures. While the re-
suits here shown are for small patch
of raddishes, Mr. Dammeron has
equally good results with other crops
rs well.
Mr. II. E. Blakeslee:-
I herewith enclose statement Of the
radish crop that I grew last year:
Six pounds Of radish seed at 40
sents, $2.40; Breaking and preparing
half an acre of ground, $275; -Four
women s hours planting seed, SLIGO;
Six women s hours thinning plants,
$40; Gathering, punching and pack
ng for market $50 crates of radishes,
$500; One hundred and eighty
srates at s IL cents, $3.50. Total
sost of production, $42.45. One hun
dred and eighty crates brought on
platform at Madison, $166.65. Less
cost of production, $42.45. Net pro-
st on one half acre in radishes, 1924
30. After taking off the radish crop
[ planted the land in whippoorwill
peas and today hauled in about 5000
pounds of we'll cured hay. I would
have Melted more had not the seed
some up so well.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

1t is refreshing to note with what
great interest the entire southern
portion Of the state is taking to the
Corn and Cotton Carnival to be held
In jackson in December. All towns of
any size have asked for space and are
arranging to make splendid exhibits.
The railroads are all taking an in
forest and some Of them will have es-
peeially handsome and complete ex-
hibits Of the products of the country
along their lines. The Illinois Cen
tral, Southern, Gulf and Ship Island,
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City and
the Liberty-White are all arranging
to show up their territories in the
best possible light. Gulfport and
Harrison county propose to make an
sxhibit that will be hard to excel.
Laurel, with its characteristic hus-
fling qualities, will let the world
know what is being done in the piney
woods, the Liberty-White, only few
weeks old, will make very credita-
BILE showing. This activity presages
great things for the future Of our
state and should encourage other COM
munities to fall into line and gather
O few Of the good things going.
A.NF
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

McComb is still trying to interest
surrounding farmers in planting truck
enough for home consumption if no
nore. It does seem folly for the peo-
pie of McComb to buy their vegeta-
bles from outside sources when the
eityeis surrounded by country espe-
sially adapted to the raising Of truck.
There is money in it for those who
viii go at it in sensible and energet-
b way.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29


About a year since the delta town
Of Hollandale was almost wiped from
che map by fire. A great transfer
pation has taken place since and it
has been rebuilt in much more sub
Ftantial manner. A person who has
not been there since would hardly
know it. The principal street is built
einost entirely Of brick, most of the
buildings being two stories high, and
Tor material and design are far ahead
Of most buildings found in towns Of
that size. It boasts Of one Of the best
banks in the country, has system of
Materworks and electric lights that
would do credit to much larger place
and many other improvements Of a
like nature. It is one of the best
towns in the delta and its citizens
will quickly remind you Of that fact
when you price their real estate.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-09-29

The Magnolia EIectrlc halfway mas
been chartered for the purpose Of
building line from Magnolia to Sum-
NIT, taking in the intermediate towns
Of Fernwood, Whitetown and Nc
Comb City. The route would only be
a few miles in length and would con-
meet several towns with combined
population Of twelve or thirteen thou
sand. The capital stock is $3.50, oo0
and the incorporators well known cap
italists who are confidently expected
to put the project through without
fail.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1904-09-21

Try Long Haul, Little
Robber, G. M. G. Mohican,
Cataract or Baby Nanon.
They are good cigars and
are for sale at Star Restaur-
Ant.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1904-10-11
NUEVO METODO.

The International College Of Languages, ha
ideado un metodo nuevo, 1Eet0dO del LenguG-
iGnO que es un sistema de ensenar 81 Ingles
los Latino-american 0y6pdOL0 hGblGq.
ES Simplemente enSefar por Ia voz humane,
eSta voz Sc oye tan claramente como la de
(ualquier miembro de Ia familia habl4ndo-
aos en- ell hogar, Los elementos tecnicos quo
dan eliminadoS, deSaparecen obStaculos, la
simpiifca Ell procedimiento de aprender es
adquisicion de la habilidad de conversar Sc
hace faCil en- muy corto tempo.
Ri acento corriente la pronunciation SO
aseguran, porque los fonagramas solo EXPIRE
san sonido emitidoS por un cantor perfecto.
Todas las lecCioneS reviSten Ell caracter de
3o1veFsaeion 8 sea Ia especie de palabras y
Traces que Sc emplean diaria1ente y las mas
necesarias que 81 extranjero debe aprender.
Setiene ala vista uno delos ibFos, = a medi-
da que el dido escueha Ia lengua pronunciar
cadR sflabap el ojo observa como SO deletrea
cada palabra y la mente guarda las impresio-
nes transmitidaS asf. Casi 8ntes de aperci-
birnos de clio, nos acostumbramos pepsGr
en- el idioma que estudiamog.
He aqu1 algunas de las ventajas de este sis
tema: No tiene maestro, no hay honorarios
nj contratiempos, no Sc olvidan las lecciones
paSadaS, nj peligro de adquirir un NAL aCen-
to. Sc aprende tanto en- una semana, por
unas cuantas lecciones de diez minutes cada
dfa como 10 que un professor ofdinario ensefas
liza en- un mes. Con ell M6todo Lenguaono l4s
la adquisici6n de un idioma ha cesado de ser
81 arduo deber que muchos suponen. Endos
palabras el sistema es tan complete 7 agt6 dis