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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-04
SNAP SHOTS ATHOMENEWs

The peace loving bear of Hardin
Said: Il think I will stick my foot in;
If the coast is all clear
AS far as Korea,
I may yet have a chance to Pekin."
Boston Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-04
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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Auto Accident,

Los Angeles, Calm an automobile
accident in the suburbs Of the city,
Humphrey Praed; was instantly killed
and Miss Milda Rudolph, and C. S.
Frye, chauffeur, were seriously hurt.
Praed was running the machine when
it went over an embankment. pining
the occupants beneath. Miss Rudolph
is suffering from concussion Of the
brain and possibly internal injuries.
She will recover. Frye sustained only
minor injuries. Praed s mother, Mrs.
Campbell Praed, is well-known lit
erary woman. The family is a wealthy
one, the members of which reside in
England.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

Birmingham, Ala.-W. S. Lang, SUI
perintendent of the coal mines Of the
Tennessee, Coal Iron and Railroad
Company, at Blocton, who was shot
from ambush last Saturday night died
here recently from his wounds. No
arrests have been made and as yet
there is no tangible clue as to who
shot Lang. The company has offered
reward Of $4,000 for the arrest Of
the guilty parties. Lang was a ma
tive of Pennsylvania, but came to Ala
bama some months ago from Vir-
ginia. A strike of the union miners
has been on at Blocton for several
months, but the company has been
operating the mines partially despite
this fact.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Officers Killed.

Detroit, Mich. Patrolman John Da-
Icy was shot down and murdered in
cold blood about midnight by one Of
two burglars whom he detected at
work in the rear of William Deid-
reich's store. Herbert H. Pickel,
special officer for the Michigan Cen
trail railroad, was shot through the
abdomen and probably fatally in
Jured, when he ran to the policeman s
assistance. The murders occurred in
the heart of the city. The fugitives
escaped in the direction Of the rail
road yards that lie west Of the Mich
igan Central and Union depots. Pa
trolman Daley was one Of the most
popular and efficient officers on the
force.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
MISSISSIPPI NEWS MATTERS
Brief Chronicle Of the Important Happenings
Record Time Made in Trial.

Lee Faulkner, Of fernando, who at
tempted to assault young lady at
Plumpoint several months ago, had a
record trial here, after the train ar
rived with Faulkner, accompanied by
company Of militia. Faulkner was ar
raigned before Judge Boothc, pleaded
guilty and was given the maximum
sentence, ten years in the penitentia-
ry. He was then taken down the back
way Of the court house, and within an
hour of arrival was steaming back to
Jackson. Several hundred grim-look-
ing men were in town, but no violence
was offered the prisoner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Prehistoric Midqets.

AS result of a discovery made by
natives of White county, Tenn, scien-
lists may be called upon to decide a.
mystery surrounding the finding of
graves Of what is considered at pres
ent prehistoric race of midgets. Sew
eral of the miniature tombs have been
already opened, and farmers during
the past several years have plowed
oftcntimes through them, always I'M
earthing skeletons rarely over two
feet in length. The skulls measure
the size of an ordinary cocoanut, and
men of learning who have examined
them declare that no one but person
who had reached the age of their ma
jority could have owned such skulls.
The graves from which the small skeE
etoHs have been taken are usually
lined with stone and are rarely more
than two feet in depth. Much has
teen written about the White county
We nder, and it is likely that many
more graves of the midgets remain I'M
discovered in this vicinity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
To Establish Hospital.

The Biloxi Kings Daughters are
looking for a suitable location for
heir hospital. Which they are now
ready to begin on small scale. They
will either buy or rent such place as
;hev need. y The Cap
aims Of the schooners Retrive, Charles
Mackie and Wanderer Of Biloxi, were
tried before Judge Champlin, on a
charge Of violating the Bowers Oys-
ser Law. All pleaded guilty and were
ined $40 and costs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Prizes at Chrysanthemum Show.

The chrysanthemum exhibit given
the past week in the opera house at
Crystal Springs by the ladies Of the
Floral Club has been pronounced One
of the pre.tiest ever given by the
club. The formal opening at 'clock
found the hall filled with visitors.
Rev. R. Selby Of the Methodist church
made the opening prayer. P. Angus
tus lotteries introduced the speaker
of the occasion, Prof. H. p. Todd,
whose address won him much APP
plause. Mrs. (Dr.) Fortenberry and
Mrs. Robert Covington of Hazlchurst
acted as judges.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
What Schwab Will Do.

New York. Charles M. Schwab,
former president of the United States
Steel Corporation, is quoted as saying
that he intends to make in his Bethle-
hem plant all sorts Of guns, gun forg-
ings, tools, ETC., which require the
highest workmanship. New machin-
cry is being constructed for the work.
It's production will not come in COM
petition with the United States Cor
poration. The two companies will
work in harmony at points where lines
Of production meet and prices will be
maintained.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

pray that IN the coming years these
Two great nations shall move on to.
ward their several destinies knit to.
gether by ties Of the heartiest friend.
ship and good WILL
The emperor's gift is replica il
bronze Of the statue which stands in
his palace at Potsdam, the Original
being the work of the sculptor, Prof
Uphues. 1t is mounted on pedestal
OF massive granite. Frederick il
standing erect, his right hand resting
on his military staff and looking
sharply ahead. The sculptor has vivid
ly portrayed the powerful vigor which
was SO strong characteristic of the
German chieftain.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
SWoRDFIsH WAS A MONSTER
Lucky Catch for Fishing Crew Sailing
from Boston.

Lucky Catch for Fishing Crew Sailing
from Boston.
To Capt. Manuel Enos OF the sloop
Malicia Enos belongs the honor OF
having brought in the largest sword
iish OF the season. The fish with the
sword on must have measured Is feet.
With head and tail off, as it was sold,
It measured 10 feet and trimmed for
the marked weighed 7O5 pounds. Al
lowing conservative figure for head,
tail and sword, the fish must have
weighed over 900 pounds when 1t was
taken out of the water.
The fish was caught of letters,
about thirty-five miles from Thacher's
island. It put up strong fight against
capture, and but for the fact that it
had lost part of it's sword in some
previous battle would probably have
been able to get away. When it was
Tired out and killed it took all the
strength of the captain and five men
IT the crew to get it on board of the
sloop.
Capt. Enos had only four fish in all,
but three of them were big fellows.
The second in size weighed $50 pounds
and the next 300. The smallest weigh
ed $50 pounds, making 1855 pounds Of
6sh in all. Swordfish sold for So a
hundredweight, and the three days
fishing brought to Capt Enos and his
eve men $134.80.-Boston Globe.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Angry Mob Attacks Chief.

Macon, Ga.-Chief Of Police Smith,
of Fitzgerald, Ca, has been attacked
by an angry mob at Irwinville. One
Clements, cousin Of Judge Clements
a prominent citizen, had been pre-
viously arrested by Chief Smith, and
later a defective Indictment against
the Chief was thrown out Of court.
It is charged that the attack on the
official was made by friends Of Mr..
Clements. The Chief was riding with
friends, and it is said that only hur-
ried fight prevented bloodshed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Missouri Building in Ruins.

st. Louis. Missouri state build
ing at the worlds fair grounds was
destroyed by fire resulting from an
explosion Of a hot water heater in
the basement. The flames shot up
through the rotunda and, the north
wing and cupola were mass Of flames
within three minutes after the explo-
sion. The principal loss is in the
contents of the building. The build
ing's cost was $145,OOO and in the
building were $4,000 worth of fur
nishings, the most valuable of which
were portraits Of all former Missouri
governors and judges.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Delay in Handling Freight.

S. D. McNair, president Of the Mis-
sissippi Railroad Commission, was in
Natchez to hear complaint against the
lelay in handling incoming and out
going freight at the Yazoo & Missis-
sippi Valley Railroad depot. Com
olaint was made in the delay of trains
from Jackson. This delay is due to
he heavy World Fair travel on the
illinois Central, the Jackson and
Natchez train being held at Jackson
Cor the south passenger.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Makes Pets of Hummino Birds

Mrs. Warren Willard of Putneys
VT, feeds humming birds daily from
the time they arrive in the spring
until the approaching cold drives
them south. She places syrup made
of melted sugar upon the piazza and
the birds come regularly from the
woods to get the food. When she be-
gan the practice years ago there wers
but two birds. but the number has
gradually increased to twelve.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Cats Brought Bankruptcy.

Miss Annie Jane Terrill, who was
remanded at Truro on Wednesday on
. charge of arson, has been ruined by
her love of cats. ~
She was continually involved in liti-
cation with cat fanciers and keepers
OK cats homes, in consequence of
which she recently passed through the
bankruptcy court at Truro.
Some of the 500 cats with which she
lived the life of recluse at Perran-
porth were extremely valuable ami
mails. ~ 4
Miss TerriH was a frequent exhibit
tor at various cat shows and won
many prizes.-London Express.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Highwayman Attacks Ferryman.

A white highwayman attempted to
Job an old negro ferryman at the Or
mond Plantation, five miles above
st. Rose. He first demanded money,
and upon being told he had none, at
tempted to strike the negro with
Dig stick. The negro warded off the
blow with his arm, receiving severe
injuries on the hand and fingers, and
then began to yell, whereupon the
stranger made good his escape.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
.Louisiana's Oyster Patrol Boat.

Louisiana is to follow Mississippi
example and lay the foundation for a
fleet OF vessels to protect her oyster
industry. A Biloxi firm has received
contract to build a patrol-boat for
the Louisiana Oyster Commission,
which will be larger than the Alethia
Vardaman, Mississippi's patrol
schooner. The new vessel will be 60
feet long.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Chase Negro Horse Thief.

There was considerable excitement
in Meridian over chase through the
business section of a young negro
named Walter Eddings. He had stolen
horse in Neshoba county, near North
Bend, from farmer for whom he
worked; also $15 in money. He was
caught and the horse recovered from
stable, but he had spent the money
on a new suit of clothes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Shoots Her Husband.

Ida Harris, negro woman, during
a family row at her home in Vicks-
burg, seized a pistol and shot her hus-
band, jim Harris, railroad switch
man. The trouble grew out Of q fit
OF jealousy, SO it is stated. Harris
struck the woman several times after
which she went for the weapon. One
shot entered the man s breast and the
wound is believed to be fatal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Alcoholism Cured by Suggestion


An interesting case of curing a
irunkard by suggestion during his
natural sleep was related by M. Farez
at the annual meeting Of the French
Society of Hypnology and Psychology.
The man was an habitual drunkard
who spent his whole time in cafes
consuming wine, beer, rum, absinthe,
vernOuth, etc. Although not usually
a "rowdy" alcoholic, he occasionally
became very violent, and at times
refused any kind of treatment. Final
ly, suggestion was employed during
sleep without the mans knowledge
and after some weeks he had no out
bursts of violence and improved stead
lily. After a year and half of this
treatment he was entirely cured, and
only drank little light beer at his
meats.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Cresote Factory Destroyed by Fire.

The plant of the Mississippi Naval
Stores Company at Hattiesburg, COM
monty called the cresote factory, was
totally destroyed by fire. The night
crew was on duty and the plant in op-
Grafton, when the upper part of the
building was found to be on fire. The
loss in plant, material and stock on
aand amounts to about $4,000, with
$4,000 insurance. The Company man
lfactured turpentine, tars and tar oils,
which includes cresote. The company
expects to rebuild.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Vicksburg Park Commissioners.

The Indiana Vicksburg Park Com
missioners, after spending two days
at Vicksburg, left for Wabash very
much pleased over their trip. The
commissioners will raise an appropri-
alton sufficient to build individual
monuments to the twenty-eight or
CARNATIONS Of Indiana, and also to
erect a general state memorial to cost
about $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
George Cooper on Trial.

Parties returning from Franklin
ton bring the news that George Coop
er, who killed William Jones four
miles north Of iona during the pri-
mary election, Dec. Is, is again on
trial for his life. He was tried at the
spring term Of court and sentenced to
the penitentiary for life, but was
granted new trial by the Supreme
Court.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Paid Her Election Bet.

Denver, Colo. Driving her own
automobile and accompanied by .
quartette Of well-dressed friends, Mrs
Sadie Kennedy, woman well known
in society here, went to the State Cap.
itol and with a scrubbing brush be.
gan cleaning the steps,. paying an
election bet. Governor Peabody en-
tered the Capitol while she was Al
work, and she told him it was all hi,
fault.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Holleys Lose 'Jewelry.

New York. DIR. and Mrs. Samuel
J. Holley, Of Lexington, KY, reported
to the Central Detective Bureau, and
also to the Pinkertons, that one OF
their trunks had been robbed Of jew
elry valued at nearly $4,000. DR.
Holley is prominent Southern phys
ician. His wife is the daughter Of
James Helm, Of Louisville, KY, one
of the leading railroad attorneys Of
the Southern.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
ODD TOMBSTONE OF PIONEER
Curiosity in Congregational Cemetery
at Alfred, Me.

Curiosity in Congregational Cemetery
at Alfred, Me.
In the rear of the Congregational
church, at Alfred, Me-, is situated
what is known as the old Congrega-
tional cemetery. Years ago the place
was filled to running over. 1t is en-
closed by huge stone wall and mas
siye iron gates hammered out by
hand by John Grinfen, one of the old
settlers.
Many pioneers are buried here, and
many curious stones mark their rest
ing places. One Of the most interest
ing is that of Capt. Paul Webber. The
stone is OF white marble, about four
feet in length and two and a half I'm
width. being raised about three feet
from the ground and held in position
by two enormous posts of stone, be-
tween which it 10 suspended. The fn-
scription on the stone reads as fol-
lows: Capt. Paul Weber. native OF
York, Me. Came to this town NS3,
and settled. Built and opened the
first public house and store in this
village. Died Dec. 81, 1919. Aged 6I
years."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
No Doubt of Thief's Destination.

A London jeweler recently had a
thermometer stolen from his shop,
and the next day he affixed the fol-
lowing notice to his door: will the
misguided individual who took the
thermometer without leave the other
day please return the same? He has
made mistake. It can be Of no use
to him in the place to which he is
going. as it only registers 125 degrees
of heat"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Morgan an italian.

Rome. The municipality Of Ascoli
has by proclamation, conferred hon
orary citizenship upon J. Pierpont
Morgan, in recognition Of his action
in restoring to the city the famous
Ascoli cope. 1t was also decided to
place bust of Mr.. Morgan in the
City Palace, together with marble
tablet recording his gracious action,
and to bestow his name upon one OF
the principal streets Of the city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Wakefield Murder Trial.

James S. Wakefield Of Cleveland,
was arraigned this week in the cir
cult court for the murder Of Henry P.
Williams. This promises to be one Of
the hardest fought legal battles ever
witnessed in Bolivar county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Officials Meet.

The mayor and boards Of council.
men and aldermen met at Meridian ia
equallze assessments for. 1904. The
only material reduction made was in
favor OF the Mississippi Cotton Oil
Company, and was in the nature OF
compromise. The company asked
for $4,000 reduction and was given
$3o,ooO reduction. The grand total Of
assessments as amended is $7,123,3 1923,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Boy Killed in Cotton Gin.

While playing on shaft at the Beu-
lab Gin Company's gin the clothing of
Tom Boyd, the o-year-old son Of j. b.
Boyd, a prominent merchant of that
place, was caught and he was almost
instantly killed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Woman Loses Arm in Gin.

Mrs. Lou Tyrone, three miles north
of Prentiss, while in charge Of one of
her husband S gins feeding it caught
her right arm in the saws and man.
gled it so badly that amputation was
necessary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

ent position. This isolated rock has.
however, evidently rolled down from
the adjacent crag. 1t is said to weigh
more than nineteen hundred tons and
is jokingly called the largest pebble i'm
existence. A staircase has been built
on one side of it and an observation
platform on it's top. /.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Cork Curtains.

A curiosity to be seen at Berlin In
corks, each cork being still covered
by the gilt paper associated with tho
premier brands. The corks hang in
lengths OF sixty each, the rows beings
separated by strings of Chinese tur-
quoises. The curtain ties are also OF
blue silk. The value Of these unique
curtains is estimated at $4,000 francs
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Alleged Till Thief Arrested.

Carnley Tinsley, a white man, who
is charged with having attempted to
rob the money drawer Of Joe Campag-
MIA, merchant in Alexandria, was ar
rested and jailed to await trial.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
atumn Carried Far by Storm.

A Parkhurst, Me-, correspondent is
responsible for the following: when
I went to the pasture after the cows
Sunday morning the rain was falling
in torrents. A big piece of stump
fell from the clouds and scared me
out of a weeks growth. / showed it
to Capt. Armstrong and he pro-
nounced it wood from the Pacific
coast"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Mrs. Davis Coming South.

Theodore V. Wensell stated that
Mrs. Varina Davis, widow Of Presi-
dent Jefferson Davis, Of the Confed-
eracy, would visit Natchez this winter.
She was married to Mr.. Davis in Nat
chez.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Depot Destroyed by Fire.

The depot of the Mississippi Central
Railroad at Prentiss, caught on fire
and was destroyed. People gathered
quickly and cleared the depot Of all
its goods, and nothing except the
frame building was lost. The depot
agent has moved into another house
and is ready to serve the public.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Fish Dealer and Wife Shot.

John Henley and wife were foully
murdered at their home near Horn
Lake Pas. They had been shot and
their brains beaten out. Their infant
was found almost suhocated under the
bed clothing. Henley was fish deal
er, and it is thought, was murdered
by negroes for his money.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Bow Acquitted Of Murder.

Waycross, Ga.-Cary Novel, Is
years old, was acquitted Of the muir
der Of Johnnie Barber, son Of Aba
dias Barber. The jury returned ver-
dict within thirty minutes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Rice Warehouse Caves In.

About % feet Of the east wall Of the
new Planters Rice Mill warehouse at
Abbeville, caved in, causing damage
to the extent Of about $1,000. Some
of the employees had narrow escapes,
but no one was hurt. The break is now
being repaired, and will cause no de-
lay in the operation Of the mill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

view with Mirror representative ha
states that the object of his visit il
to obtain funds for the purpose of
continuing the instruction against
Turkey.
He is the only Mahometan in the
world who wears an eyeglass, and the
people he leads superstitiously believe
it possesses some occult power which
enables him to avoid traps laid by the
Turkish generals.
The sultan offers a huge reward for
his head, and Shaban Bey DISCUSSES
himself as an orthodox priest when he
leaves the mountain passes and goes
down to the coast for his annual holt
day in western Europe.-London Mir
rOr.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
LARGEST of "PebbIes.n

A remarkable rock formation is eC-
hibited at Barrowdale, in England. A
person might well imagine it to have
been torn from the mountainside by
an earthquake and hurled to its pres
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
French Roads Of Macadam.

France has about 10000 miles Of
macadam roads, and these roads are
maintained in perpetually good condf
ton at a yearly expense Of about 4S
rents for each inhabitant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Henry Moray Acquitted.

Henry McRay was tried in the dis
trict court on the charge Of man.
slaughter, and found not guilty al
Alexandria.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
Senator Money Buys Home on Beach.

Hon. H. D. Money, who has been
spending several weeks on the coast,
closed deal for some handsome prop
erty situated on the beach, between
Mississippi City and Beauvoir. On a
part Of the land is q handsome home,
which Senator Money will occupy as 2
residence. He will be given posses
sion about Jan. /, and soon thereafter
will move his family to the coast and
make this their future home.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
The Horses Neck.

A pink-tinted, bonny blue wisp of a
blonde
Trips away from the fume of her
automobile.
And allows lusty chink from her purse
to abscOnd
AS she rings for the favorite fresh
from the reel.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24
G.. M. Priddy Fatally Injured.

q. M. Friday fatally Injured.
G. M. Priddy, of Oakland, was IA
tally injured by freight train while
trying to cross the track and died. He
was about fifty-four years Of age and
leaves a large family.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-11-24

EyegIass Gives Him Power.
Shaban Bey, native prince of the
Albaniars, is In London. In an inter-