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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28
"A SINGULAR COMBAT.

Frank Gillette, OF Fort Worth, Texas,
tells OF remarkable fight he witnessed
between a large tarantula and colony
OF red ants. He had just returned
from Jack County, in that State, where,
in the canyons and hills, he had been
hunting.
In the afternoon Of one day he en-
countered a large specimen Of the tar
antula, which abounds in Texas. He
did not dare to touch or even 90 near
the deadly insect, which was about five
inches in length and Of a rather green.
ish hue, but he got long stick, one
end Of which he split, and, by dexter
Gus manipulation, secured the taran.
lula between the prongs, which, com.
ing together, held it tight enough to
prevent its escape, but not enough to
injure it.
He repaired with it to hill of large
red ants, which he had passed on his
tramp short time before In the mid
DIE OF the hill he deposited the taran
tula, releasing it from it's imprison
ment.
It was . rather chilly day, and bat
few ants were out Of their holes, blu,
these few gathered around the stran
ger, looked at 1t closely for brief mo-
ment, and then, one by one. hurriedly
entered the different holes within
which were their domiciles. The tar
antula meanwhile was motionless, oc
caEionally blinking it's small, sharp
eyes. but not deignins to glance upon
the small insects.
But presently came forth the ants in
a body. Although the tale-bearers had
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28
The Tale of the Little Collectors.

The Tale of the Little Collectors.
10 little collectors standing Ia a line;
One got a jolly, then there were nine.
. little collectors looking for bait:
One caught fish story. then there were
eight.
8 little collectors looking for heaven;
One got tired. then there were seven.
Z little collectors watching out for tricks:
One got bad check, then there were SIX.
s little collectors very much alive;
One got a touchdown, then there were
five.
s little collectors grouped about the door:
One got swift kick. then there were
four.
4 little collectors longing for a fee;
One got q promise. then there were
three
8 little collectors threatening to sue:
One got note. and then there were
two,
3 little collectors kept on the run;
One fell and broke his crown, then there
was one,
little collector too polite to dun;
he got PAID! and then there was none.
New York Sun.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

1t was heavy body to move, but they
accomplished it. On the rather fiat top
Of the hill the pull was hard and long,
but on the incline it was easier.
Arrived at the foot, the ants deserted
the corpse and returned to their homes,
some entering the holes, others resum-
ing the work they had been interrupted
at when the tarantula came. among
them.-Golden Days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

cautiously to good point Of observa-
ton. | always wear plain dark gown
and try to become, you might say,
part of the landscape as much as posi-
BILE. | don't want the birds to notice
me in the least. There are some days
when I scarcely move for hours at
time, except to take notes."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

all. Now strike the projecting paper q
good hard blow downward. It will
slip Off the table and fiutter to the
floor. leaving the coin on the table.
even II it has been placed very near
the edge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28
Pictorial Proverb.

Here Is a proverb which, instead OF
being printed in ordinary type, has
been formed into a series Of pictures
by our artist. Can you read these
objects Alright to make a well known
proverb that every boy and girl should
bear in mind?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

setting
that they should their that
happen
would silly
of his head"'
MoralAH
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28
ConundrumS.

Conunorun1S.
Why is lawyer like wine CLERK?
He is a bartender.
What head lines prove the most
sensational to women? Wrinkles.
What are the last teeth called?
Fake teeth.
Why should q doctor never be sra
sick? Because he is accustomed to
see (sea) sickness.
What soap is the hardest? Cast
steal tcastile).
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

You would not think 1t very hard
to draw face like this one. would
you? And yet it may not be as easy
as you think. Just try it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

Writing a Name With Eyes Shut.
Here is an amusing little deception
that you may play upon unsuspecting
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-28

BottIing a Cent BY Sudden Hit.
Here is a good little trick which
any one with steady hand and cor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21
VERMONT REPUBLICANS
SOLID FOR ROOSEVELT
Delegates Pledged to Him Are Sc
lected at MISUNDERSTANDING
of the Platform.

BURLINGTON, VT, April 20.-The Re-
publican state convention to choose dele
gates at large to the national convention
met here to-day. Before the regular bust
ness of the convention was begun Senator
j. Il. Foraker, of Ohio, addressed the as
semblage. reviewing at length the Repub-
lican party's policy regarding the Philip
canal. and his declaration I'VE are stand
ing pat on all the great fundamental Re-
publican policies evoked great applause.
The resolutions. which were presented at
the close of Senator Foraker's speech.
were unanimously adopted They indorse
President Roosevelt in highly eulogistic
terms, declaring that his administration
Through the peerless John Hay. has gained
for the United States front rank i'm the
worlds diplomacy, enabling our govern
ment. for the first time, TO secure open
recognition OF the Monroe doctrine by the
old world powers; to effectually protest
against religious oppression and cruelty
In the far East, thus preventing a threat
ened general conflict over the partition of
China
I'VE recognize In our Nations chief ex-
ecutsve, the platform concludes, IAN emil
nent exponent of Republican principles: and
convention, selected this day, will unQues-
tionaDiy voice the earnest desire of the Re-
puoiicans OF Vermont by supporting for the
partys presidential nomination Theodore
Roosevelt"
Senator w. p Dillingham;. H. N Turner
Dr. seward Webb and II. s. Bingham were
convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21

Delivers a Two-Hour Speech in
the Senate-Sundry Civil Bill
Is Completed.
PROCEEDINGS OF HOUSE

WASHINGTON. April 20.-The Senate to-
day listened to a set speech of almost two
hours duration on the trusts by Mr. Dol
liver and afterwards completed considera-
ton of the sundry civil appropriation bill,
again devoting much time TO the provision
for an extension of the east front of the
Capitol and for an additional office build
ing for the Senate. The office building
amendment was agreed TO as reported from
the committee, but the extension para
graph was so modified practically to
provide for plans only, the appropriation
being reduced TO $4,000
In the course of his speech Mr.. Dolliver
said: There Is only one sense in which
the protective tariff can be held responsible
for the trusts, and that is that without
the protective tariff there would have been
fewer industries to combine and therefore
fewer combinations So uniformly has the
approach of our tariff law to the basis of
free trade been accompanied by national
poverty that it's acceptance now might safe
~ be relied upon to induce conditions
which would effectually discourage the
trust movement"
He declared that the effect of the aboli-
ton of the tariff would be to turn our
markets and our industries over to other
nations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21
HOLSTERS GREETED BY
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Bride and Groom Among the In
dianians Who Called at the
White House.
CANNON NOT CANDIDATE.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, April 20.-There was
quite a delegation of Hoosiers at the White
House to-day. Senator Beverage was one
of the first TO call on President Roosevelt
He was followed by Representative Rod
inson. who presented to the President Paul
Krudop. Miss Ella Wefel, John F. Larwiil
and Kenneth Larwill and bride. all of Fort
Wayne. Later I'm the day Representative
Lands put in an appearance. He was ac-
companied by Paul Purman. of Montpelier,
who is attending the preparatory schooi at
Annapolis.
Eugene Iglehart, of Evansville. and Gen.
]. NJ. Shackleford, of Indian Territory. who
formerly resided in Indiana, are here. They
were among the callers at the committee
rooms of the House of Representatives to-
day. Messrs. Ielehart and General Shackle
ford are old friends. Their meeting to-day
was the first in fifteen years.
my prediction is that Congress will ad-
journ OH the 18th inst" said Representa-
tive Hemenway. THAT date has been prac-
tically agreed on between the leaders of
the House and Senate. L was in hopes
that getaway day would come in time to
permit me to attend the Republican con-
PEELED TO forego the pleasure this year."
Speaker Cannon will not be a candidate
for the vice presidency. Representative
Charles b. Lands called on the speaker to-
day to sound him on the subject Under
no circumstances will i permit my name
to be used in the convention declared the
Illinois man to Mr.. Landis 1.-The speaker
went so far as TO say" said Mr.. Lands.
that he would not accept if the convention
named him..
Senator Hopkins announced to-day that
he was authorized to state that Speaker
Cannon was not a candidate, preferring 20
serve his party in the House.
I :
An application has been made at the War
Department through Representative Lands
to nave the remains of b. f. Stevens. of
Galveston, Ind, who died at Fort Bayard,
n. NJ, returned to his home for burial
=
Senator Fairbanks has received an invi-
tation to deliver the commencement day
address at the Baptist University of In
diana, in Indianapolis. on May 10.
Bide were opened to-day at the Treasury
Department for construction of the public
building at Richmond, Ind. The bidders
were Kramer Manufa curing Company,
Richmond, sS3,s72; w. H. Maxwell, Mar
quette. Mich, s6O.92O; Dementor W. Compa-
ny. Rochester. n. Y. $3.50; James Row
son & Son, Iowa City, Ia, $4,000; II. III.
Connor. Cedar Rapids, Ia, $4,000: F. III.
Garthwait. Chicago, Ill, s59.695. and Dete-
more Sanders Sprinkle, Portland Ind, s59,-
40; Louck & Hull Company, Richmond,
$50, 240: John c. Robinson, Chicago SCI, 27S;
w. ID. Spear. Toledo. o.. s59.75O
Indiana postmasters appointed to-day:
Samuel Harpham, at Hudson Steuben
county, vice Samuel Ferguson, resigned,
and Albert. Pritchard, at Pickard, Clinton
county, vice William H. Campbell, re-
signed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21

81 think 1 was enlightened by the
church. said the witness.
'And when you were enlightened and did
submit to these orders you were elected?"
81 was
Mr. Roberts said that both he and Apostle
Thatcher had stood out against the church
rule and that he had Withdrawn his oppo-
stion to the rule and was elected to Of
fice Senator Dubois brought out the fact
that Thatcher did not submit to the church
at that time and was defeated.
CHURCH DOES NOT TRIM SAILS.
Senator Bailey asked the witness If it
was not true that the political support of
the Mormon Church in Utah was sought by
political parties the same as the Irish
German or Italian vote was sought in other
communities.
And the negro VOTE" interrupted Mr.
Worthington.
81 believe not" said Mr.. Roberts. There
may be individuals who trim their sails
that way, but not the church"
Chairman Burrows asked: IF you were
invited to accept political office, would
you feel at liberty to accede to the request
without first getting consent from the
church,"
al think not
IF your request were refused you would
not feel at liberty to run for office?'
THAT would depend on the emergency
and which was the most binding my duties
as an officer of the church or my duties
"And if you decided the church should be
considered frst?"
Then | should decline the office"
well, If the church should refuse con-
sent. and you should still accept the office,
what action would be taken by the
church?''
II would probably be called on for an ex-
plana tion."
What if you should inform the church
that you regarded your duty to the state
above that to the church, would the atti-
tude of the church be one of hostility"
Il cannot believe there would be any ac-
ton taken politically
Resuming cross-examination and quoting
from the record of the testimony of +. b.
Critchlow, Mr.. Vancott asked Mr.. Roberts
if he had ever stated to Mr.. Critchlow that
he had vision of his dead ancestors which
induced him to change his attitude toward
the rule pertaining to permission TO run for
office. Mr.. Roberts said he never had made
such a statement. He also said he never
had stated that he had seen his ancestors
in perditiOn and that they could not go
through the temple and be baptized unless
he conformed to the wishes of the church.
The witness said he had been through the
endowment house, that the endowment
house oath or ceremony was now per-
formed In the temples.
"Can you tell us in regard to this cere-
mony?" asked Chairman Burrows.
CANNOT REVEAL SECRETS.
81 cannot. 1 do not feel at liberty to do
so. / consider myself in trust and not at
liberty to disclose what takes place."
Mr.. Roberts said the obligations were Sc
cret and he thought them not unlike the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21
Obeys the Mormon Church, and Says The
Lazvs of God Are Higher Than Mans

oaths of the Masonic order or other secret
societies.
What would happen if you did reveal
what took place in the temple?" asked the
chairman.
Il would lose caste and be regarded as
betraying a trust. If l keep faith, l can
not disclose what takes place"
Then, pursued Chairman Burrows,
"any person who takes the endowment
house obligation is under oath not to re-
veal it's nature?"
Il think So
And Senator Smoot could not reveal his
oath of that character"'
The witness nodded his head in acquies-
cence.
Senator Bailey asked whether there was
anything in the ceremony that abridged a
mans freedom in any political or renglous
way.
The witness replied he thought not.
Chairman Burrows asked again what
it necessary that it be kept from the world.
Its general sacredness," answered Mr.
Roberts.
do you think there is anything sacred
which ought to be kept from the world?"
should be-
Can you name one thing in that oath
which should be kept from the world?"
Il cannot state it,
why? Because you are under obliga-
lions not to tell, or because you cannot re-
MEMBER?
az ask the committee that 1 may be ex-
cused from stating.
Very well. We accept your explanation"
said the chairman, 'only L cannot under
stand such an organization having such
things In its obligations to members which
cannot be given to the world"
The witness made no answer until refer
ence was again made to the oath, and then
he said: Il do not think l can throw any
light on the matter"
Edward f. Barthell, of Nashville, Tenn,
identified certain books and documents
which had been sent to him by the Mormon
propaganda at Chattanooga, Tenn. He had
requested these documents for the purpose
of preparing a paper on MormoniSm which
he was to read before a Nashville club
Before he left the stand, he related con-
versations with George E. Fox. Of the
Mormon Church, who called on him when
the papers had been received. This meet
gin resulted in Fox being invited to attend
an address. Chairman Burrows evinced
considerable interest in the nature of this
address, and Mr.. Barthell said: well, he
told miracles were easy. That it was
no trouble at all to perform them. If a
man had one arm and wanted another he
could get it,.
Attorney Worthington, for the defense.
who is compelled to use a cane observed
81 would like to meet that man.
Continuing his story, Mr.. Barthell said
Mr. Fox also told about the order of the
church concerning polygamy, saying that
'polygamy is all right, but it has been dis
continued. though the 'cohabs are still
following their CUSTOM We did not know
what he meant by 'cohabs.' and he ex-
planned that he referred to those who
continued to live with plural wives.
The committee adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21
v. D, FOU[KE DEFENDS
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Says He Has Upheld the Civil
Service Law Better than Other
Executives.
REPLIES TO CRITICISMS

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON April Civilian Dud-
ley Foulke, of Richmond, Ind, who is now
living in Washington has broken his long
silence. He has written another letter,
and as usual, the subject matter relates
to civil-service reform. Last week was
field day in the House of Representatives
for those who believe in the spoils system.
Representative George w. Cromer was
among those who paid their respects TO
the Civil-service Commission. Mr.. Foulke
bore with the assailants of the Civil-service
exploded Mr.. Foulke replied to the criti-
cisms that President Roosevelt had made
a larger number of irregular appointments
TO the classified service than any OF his
way said Mr.. Foulke. There have been
fewer appointments without competitive
examination under President Roosevelt
than under any other President, and there
has been no administration since the pas
sage of the civil-service act in which the
competitive system has advanced with
greater rapidty and certainty" The In
diana man then proceeds to prove his as
sertions by citing the record of the present
administrator
There have been stories to the effect that
one of the reasons which prompted Mr..
Foulke to sever his connection with the
Civil-service Commission was his disap-
prevail of some of the civil-service policies
of the administration. Another was that
cares of the office in order that he might
save Indiana for the President. Mr..
Foulke went to Indiana shortly after his
resignation, but discovered that Indiana
was SAFE and thought the Republicans of
the State could be trusted while he went
to Europe. 1t is understood that Mr.. Foulke
will be richly rewarded for the missionary
work in Indiana iii behalf of the Presi-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21
STORMY CONVENTION is
HELD IN WEST VIRGINIA
Democrats Pass the Lie, Shake
Their Fists and Taunt Each
Other.
DELEGATES NOT BOUND

CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 20.-The
largest and the stormiest Democratic con-
vention ever held in this State convened
here to-day. Many Democrats took adj
vantage of the occasion TO vent their criti-
cism upon others for their omissions and
commissions of the past. Fists were shook
at each other. The Hon. Warren Hays.
who was selected as a district delegate.
and who is a supporter OF William Ran
dolph Hearst for the presidency, while
making a speech from a box in the theatcr
where the convention was held. scored ex-
Senator Johnson n. Camden as bolter
i'm the past. and with emphasis gave the
lie TO a delegate who hour previous had
been selected as an alternate to St. Louis.
because the alternate had branded Hays I'm
open convention as Greenbacker. The
alternate, Colonel Mccoy, OF Tyler county
leaped upon chair in the convention hall
and responded in stentorian tones that Mr..
Hays was liar.
Senator Camden and the reorganizers
were otherwise fiercely attacked by 'regu-
lars" but he had many warm supporters.
many of whom were Bryan Democrats.
who came to his aid at the proper time.
And yet notwithstanding the stormy
scenes. the convention wound up I'm perfect
harmony and amid enthusiasm. 1t seemed
that after the delegates had an opportunity
TO give vent to their penned-up opinions
of each other. they were ready and willing
to forget and forgive. In fact, many oandi-
dates who had been placed I'm nomination
for delegates at large withdrew their names
and nominations for delegates at large
were made by reclamation. They were.
Owen 5. Mckinney, or Paramount; ex-Sen-
ator Henry CT. Davis. of Elkins: ex-Coy-
ernor William A. McCorkle. OF Charleston.
and ex-senator johnson y. Camden. OK
Parkersburg. The delegates were not In
Structed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21

Thinks Indiana Is Disseminated
Against in the Distribution
of Offices.
;pecial To the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-Representative
George w. Cromer is better known in
Washington now than he was week ago.
His speech relating to the distribution of
federal places has brought him prominently
before the people of the District of Column
bia. The fact that the district gets more
than it's share of public places in the eX-
ecutive department is not new. but IT has
been some time since the matter has been
exploited in the House. Mr.. Cromer. 1t is
understood. proposes to pay his respects TO
the hog combine" next winter. The hog
combine is an organization of patriots
who believe they are better qualified
to distribute the jobs around the House
of Representatives than the officials
charged with that duty. The combine has
been In existence about six years Mr..
Cromer believes that not only is Indiana
Disseminated against in the executive de-
partments. but that the State is not treated
fairly in the House. Quiet inquiry, how
ever, develops that Hcosierdom is strongly
represented in the House organization
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-21

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
Church had taken any action in respect
TO the witness living with more than one
wife.
Mr.. Roberts said no action had ever been
taken by the church.
Questions were asked respecting Mr. Rob-
erts's views regarding the manifesto of
1890 against plural wives and living in
polygamous relations. and the witness said
he regarded the manifesto as an admin
stration act of the church and of binding
force upon all members. He admitted that
TO disobey any of those laws would subject
the member to liability to church dsci-
pine. The witness was asked then in re-
gard to polygamous Capitalization and said
that he and many others who were liv-
ing in polygamy at the time the rule was
made against such cohabitation considered
themselves under moral obligations to live
with the wives they had married
do you think you are morally bound
to cohabit with all of your WlveS?" Chair
man Burrows asked.
81 do
"How many children have your
Thirteen living"
How many not living?
when was the last one born?'
about two or two and one-half years
CROSS EXAMINATION
The witness then was turned over to the
defense and Mr.. Vancott opened the cross
examination. Mr.. Vancott asked in re-
gard to the rule which permits officials of
the church TO enter politics. The witness
said he regarded it as merely a leave of
absence from church official duties during
incumbency of political office" He said
he did not regard it as an endorsement by
the Mormon Church. 1t was brought out
that i'm his first canvass for office, when he
had not the consent or leave of absence,
he was defeated. In his second canvass
he obtained the leave of absence" and
was elected.
Senator Bailey asked the witnesses views
there could be a religious obligation which
would justify him in denying his services
to mis- State to. discharge duties which
would devolve on him by the acceptance
OF political position.
Mr.. Roberts said the emergency might
arise whereby official should resign his
political office if the will of his constituents
would not permit him to perform his duties
in harmony with the church mandates.
Senator Bailey called attention to the
church rule which forbids an official TO ac-
cept an office without the consent of the
church unless he resigns his office in the
church or is reduced to the ranks
I'm the event of such a crisis" said the
witness, 81 think one would have to rely
on the individuals patriotism
But patriotism and religion in such a
case would be in conflict" said Senator
Bailey. AT one time you defied the church,
did you not?'
II did"
And you were defeated?'
Yes"
Because you refused to submit to the
orders of the church,"