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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
TEXAS GUARANTEES.
Precautions to Prevent Introduction
Of Disease.

Austin, Textile conference OF
health officers held here resulted In
the governor issuing his proclamation
declaring quarantine effective at Gulf
ports and along the Rio Grande imme-
diately. There was a very good at
tendance at the conference, but it was
noticeable that towns In Southwest
ern Texas which gave the most trouble
during quarantine were not repre-
sented. DIR. Tabor made a lengthy ad-
dress, In which he set forth the fact
that yellow fever is easily comfortable
if the first case is reported honestly
by the physician in whose practice it
occurs, but that there must be honesty.
He gave his theories and experiences
as to killing moquitoes, and advised
that all patients having fever, whether
yellow or otherwise, be screened
promptly, so that no chances be taken.
DIR. Brumby, health officer of Hous-
ton, supported by the health board Of
that city, contended that there should
be an early quarantine against Mexico
He cited the fact that Laredo should
also be cut off for time, and sug-
gested that the most advisable date
for the Inauguration of the quaran-
tine was April /. He submitted as
an argument that there had already
been one case of the fever at Fort
Mcintosh, ewdencing that the mos
quito was q ting in its work earlier
than usual, and said the whole state
was looking to prompt checking of a
spread of the disease this year, the
possibility of quarantine being net
q remote one.
The announcement that there had
been case of fever at Fort McIn-
tosh thus early came as decided sur
prise to the physicians in attendance.
Nothing has been said about the case,
one way or another, and there was
q suppression of the facts when Cor
pus Christi put on a quarantine
against Laredo some time since. The
case has recovered, but there is no
doubt that it was genuine one.
1t was admitted that there had been
several cases of fever at Laredo dur
ing the winter, and that there was one
reported In March, it being declared
that it was the only case, and was
convalescent. No train crews from
Mexico are to be admitted hereafter
except where the men are known to be
immune. No freight capable Of con-
cealing mosquitoes will be admitted
until it has been fumigated except
those bearing first class certificates,
and the certificates to be first class
must bear the signature of physician
connected with the Marine Hospital
Service.
DR.. Richardson stated that the ma
rine service will station attaches as
Mexican points to investigate eondi-
tons, make reports and issue eerti-
ficates to those entitled to pass into
the United States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
HIGH NEGRO BIRTH RATE.
Makes the Liberia transportation
Plan Impracticahle.

Appleton, Wis-Rev. DIR. III. F. Nat
nell, Bishop of ali the African mis-
sions of the Methodist Episcopal
church, says that transportation of
negroes to Liberia would be futile as
a solution Of the race problem be-
cause 600 to 500 negroes are born in
the United States daily and it would
take great shiploads daily to trans
port them The question can be set
tied, he adds, only by keeping them
in this country, and by treating the
negro fairly and giving him all his
rights. He will demand attention for
the negro problem along this line at
the Methodist Episcopal Conference in
May at Los Angeles, Cal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Bryan Loses on Appeal in the Lower
Lower Court.


New Haven, Gonna decision re-
jecting as evidence the "sealed let.
ter" by which William J. Bryan was
to be given $4,000 from the estate Of
the late Philo S. Bennett has been
given by Judge eager, when the hear
ing ON Mr. Bryan's appeal from the
decision Of the probate court aeelin-
ing to admit the sealed letter to pro-
bate was resumed. Judge eager said
the letter was dispositive In character
and therefore came within the statute
governing wills, which demands that
every paper that is eodical or tesla
mentary must be attested by three wit
nesses. He holds that the admission
OF the sealed letter would overruls
that statute. The court said theirs
was nothing descriptive In the will
except this phrase, ''the sealed letter
which will be found with nay will.''
Therefore there is nothing whatever
to identify the sealed letter as that re-
ferred to In section u Of the will, no
ear-mark to show that that was the
letter the testator had In mind when
he prepared the will
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The internal revenue tax of six cents
pound on leaf tobacco is eliminated
by the terms Of bill on which fav-
orable action was taken today before
the internal revenue subcommittee Of
the House Committee on Ways and
Means. The bill which the sub-com-
mittee ordered favorably reported to
the full committee is the substitute
measure suggested by Commissioner
Yerkes and takes the place. Of the
Gaines bill to abolish the tax ON
both lea tobacco and twisted tobacco.
Mr.. Yerkes saw administrative diff
culties in the way of abolishing the
tax on the twist, but none on the nat
ural leaf or tobacco in hand, as it
is termed. This relief has been sought
by the Southern tobacco growers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Rates on Earthware.

A petition has been filed by
the Illinois Central Railroad
with the Railroad Commission
asking that it be permitted to make a
change In the rates on earthenware
and stoneware from Holly Springs and
Paducah, KY, to points along the line
of the Illinois Central and Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroads in this
state. The petition comes up at the
next meeting of the Commission.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Texas Rice Men Optimistic.

Houston, Textile meeting of rico
men held here to consider the pro-
jected combine was one-sided to q
large extent. 1t was all Gates and
combine SO far as the talking went.
Ross Clark Of Port Lavaca was the
only man who had anything to urge
against it, and the extent Of his pro-
test was inquiry as to what John w.
Gates intended to do.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The interurban electric railroad be-
tween jackson and Vicksburg is going
to be it seems, and within the imme-
date present. The Mississippi Land
and Investment Company, which was
chartered several months ago to erect
this road, will begin at once on the
surrey of the route. Mr.. Paige, of
Terre Haute, Ind, has been employ
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Panama Canal Convention.

Tampa, Fla.-Gov. Jennings states
that he would write the governors and
Boards Of Trade of the Southern
States to send delegates to eonven-
ton to be held at Tampa during the
spring festival which begins May 2,
for the purpose of discussing the Pana-
ma canal project and its advantages
to the Southern States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
New Hall.

The Governor and State Super
intendent Of Education have return
ed from Starkville, where they at
tended meeting Of the Board of
Trustees Of the Agricultural and Ne
chanical College. The only matter Of
importance transacted was to adver-
tise for plans and specifications for
a $4,000 engineering hall.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

ed as head civil engineer and is busy
collecting his surveying party. Sever
al routes will be laid off, taking in
eleven OF the small towns between
jackson and Vicksburg, probably IN
Guiding Coopers Well and Raymond.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Charged with Shooting.

Will Jackson, one of the negroes i'm
plicated in the shooting Of two white
men at Meehan Junction has been cap
tured at Cuba and carried to Meridian
and lodged in Jail He denies taking
part in the shooting, but, according to
the evidence in the possession of the
authorities did as much as the other
negro, who is still at large.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Memorial to Perry.

Toxic. AT a meeting of Americans
and japanese held here in commemo-
ration Of the fftieth anniversary Of
the signing of the Perry treaty be-
tween Japan and the United States, an
American war charity, called the Per-
ry Memorial Relief Fund, was Or
gained with much enthusiasm. The
sum of $37, 800 was subscribed at
once.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Morgan on a Vacation.

New York.-It is announced that
j. P. Morgan sails for Europe shortly
for his annual vacation. No special
significance attaches to his trip, and
it is denied that he will make his fu-
ture home in Englad.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

In the House the canteen in sol
diers' homes was attacked, and that
clause was cut out Of the Sundry Civil
Bill. The item for stable at the
White House brought up discussion
of the use Of public carriages for pri-
vate purposes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
No Claim in Case.

Paris. The Paris Tribunal has de-
cided that Colombia has no claim in
the Panama Canal case, not being in
possession Of the territory. The pay
ments will be made by the United
States about April 80.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

In the Senate Mr.. Warren talked
against the repeal Of the land laws,
charging the large land owners
with desiring to enhance their hold
ings, and in favor Of opening the pub
lie domain to settlers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

In the House 319 pension bills were
passed few days ago in two hours.
The time for work On the Lafourche
locks was extended three years, as had
been anticipated.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The discussion Of the Desert Land
Bill in the Senate brought out charges
Of fraud in public lands by Mr. Clark,
of Wyoming, who denounced the lob
by at Washington. He and Patterson
denounced statements made by each
other as untruths.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Postmaster General Payne is going
away for vacation. He has made
extended statement to the Mccall
Committee on the postoffice investi-
cation which it has in hand.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The House Committee on Foreign
Affairs has authorized favorable re-
port on Senate resolution requesting
the President to negotiate with the
government Of Great Britain for the
revision of the regulations governing
the taking Of fur seals in Alaskan wa
tcrs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Attorney General Knox has said in
answer to JOHN Sharp Williams res
olution that there is nothing that
would warrant prosecution Of the mag
mates in the Northern Securities mer-
ger case.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Meeting of Pharmacists.

The State Pharmaceutical Aasocia-
ton will meet in Jackson on April 8,
the same day that the State Board of
Pharmaceutical Examiners meet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
A bill Of interest to steamboatmen

A bill Of interest to steamboatmen
throughout the country, and particu-
larly to those engaged in the trade
along the Mississippi river, has been
introduced by Representative Alexan-
der Of Buffalo, N. Y. The bill makes
provision for the appointment by the
President of a supervising inspector
general, who shall be selected with
reference to his fitness and ability to
systematic and carry into effect all
the provisions of law relating to the
steamboat inspection service. The new
head Of the service is to be paid 81 900
or $4,000 more than a Senator or Rep
resentative, besides providing expense
or mileage at the rate Of ten cents per
mile incurred In the performance Of
his duties. The bill if enacted into
law will place another Federal plum
at the disposal Of the Chief Executive.
1t was referred to the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The Postoffice Appropriation Bill
has brought up the charges against
members of congress made in the Bris-
tow report.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The Committee on Gains has re-
ported favorably on Mr.. Moneys bill
for the distribution of the cotton fund
in the Treasury.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The House Committee on Insular
Affairs has reported favorahly on the
bill guaranteeing the capital required
for the Philippine railroads.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

In the Senate colloquy has oc-
cured between Mr.. Mallory and Mr..
Beverage regarding the presidential
nominees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Dallas, Tex.-N. B. Kelly says the
New Orieans-P Philadelphia ship line
deal will be closed soon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Earthquake at ManzanilIo.

Manzanillo. Buildings were shaken
down and the new breakwater damag-
ed by an earthquake at Manzanillo.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Minister Dudley, at Lima, Peru, re-
ports that the bubonic plague is be-
coming epidemic.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Washington. The wheat crop in
New South Wales will be II, 00o, 900
above the best record.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Ignacio Calderon succeeds Fernan-
do Guaehalla as Minister from Be-
livia at Washington.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Interesting Story.

New York.-Captain Scott, of the
steamer Discovery, tells an interest
ing story Of the Antarctic expedition
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Railroads Charged.

Chicago -Twenty-six railroads en-
tefing Chicago are charged with vio-
lating the Sherman Antitrust Law.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Irving E. Baxter has been appoint
ed United States District Attorney at
Omaha, to succeed Summers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

O. A. Mitscher, Agent at the Usage
Agency, has been suspended under
charges of irregularities.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
MAIL CARRIERS
ARE ANGRY.
OVERSTHEET A MARK FOR DIS
PLEASURE.
WANT BETTER SALARIES
Because of Refusal of Chairman OF
House Committee on Post Office and
Post Roads, to Hear Bill Framed for
That End, Carriers Declare War.

Washington. The National Asso-
citation Of Letter Carriers is on the
verge of declaring war on Chairman
Overstreet, Of the House Committee on
Postoffices and Post Roads. The pow
erful association, which is credited
with the overthrow Of Mr.. Over
streets predecessor on the Postof1ice
Committee, is incensed at his refusal
to give consideration to the bill to
increase the pay Of carriers. Mr..
Overstreet has already been warned to
profit by the fate Of Mr.. Loud, and
that is what has caused al. the trouble.
The new chairman is a man Of consid-
cradle backbone and refuses to be
coerced by the threats Of what the let
ter carriers will do to him at the next
election if he does not hurry up and
pass their increase Of pay bill. The
lobbyists Of the carriers have been
about the Capitol ever since Congress
met, but up to the present they have
received little encouragement. Formal
declaration Of war on Overstreet will
probably not be made until he finally
declines to give them and their ease a
hearing. He will probably give the
carriers a chance to state their case
in the course Of couple Of weeks. In
the meantime the patience Of the ear
riers is rapidly oozing away, and with
adjournment in sight they have about
decided that nothing is to be done for
them at this session.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Paris The French Concessionaire
Wyse says proceeding1 in the canal
case viii not cease.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

The House has passed the Sundry
Civil Bill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07

Celina, O.-The Grand Reservoir
near Celina, Ohio, is endangered by
foods and high gale.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-04-07
Second Break at Belgrade.

New Orleans.-A second break has
occurred in the Belgrade Levee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
ADVERTISE THE FAIR.

The people of Clatsop county, who contributed
$4,000 to the Lewis and Clark fair appropriation
will not be at all pleased with the manner in whel
the Lewis and Clark fair is being advertised As
torians returning from ST. Louis say that one mus
hunt around for hours for any placard calling atten
tion to the Oregon fair, and that the advertising
which is being done is totally inadequate
The board of directors of the Lewis and Clark
fair should look into this matter. A very censd,
cradle appropriation was made for advertising pur-
poses, but it is evident that it is being improperly
expended The st. Louis fair affords magnificent
opportunities to advertise the Portland fair and the
gentlemen in charge Of this department ought to be
required to do their duty properly
Oregonians say that they are ashamed to acknowl
edge that they are from this state when visiting at
st. Louis. Oregon exhibit is really disgrace An
instance of the careless manner of making the ex-
hibit was stated few days ago. Before the St
Louis fair was opened mammoth timber was cut at
the Hume mill here for exhibition at the world s
fair. That timber is now lying in the rear of the
Oregon building, and when party of Astorians re-
Gently hunted up the specimen they found it covered
with old sacks. 1t was out of the sight of those in
terested in such matters and failed miserably to-
serve the purpose for which it was intended.
This sort of thing has gone about far enough
Portland is using the money of the entire state for
rs fair and the outside counties have the right to
demand that it shall be properly expended. Unless
there is no improvement in the methods employed
the legislature should be petitioned to make no fur
ther appropriation for the Lewis and Clark fair. It'll
Is burning shame that the money Of the state
should be thrown away, and almost incredible that
the central managing body should allow such lax
methods The showing is one calculated to excite
doubt in the minds of the people Of Oregon and tC
bring into bad repute the men in charge of the fair
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

The peace congress in session at Boston is surely
making record in its efforts to bring about com
plete understanding between the powers, and it is
becoming evident that the war now on will be the
last in the history Of the world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07
If the Portland exposition is to be success, bust
ness methods must characterize its conduct
DENvER's JUVENILE COURT.


Through pamphlet designed as part of the
Denver exhibit of juvenile court work at the worlds
fair and aptly entitled "The Problem of the Chill.
dren, those interested in the question of the treat
ment of delinquent and incorrigibe children at the
hands of the law will find report the most cheering
says the Call In this resume of the fourth year of
the Juvenile courts jurisdiction in Colorado's capi.
tai city written largely out of the personal experience
of the presiding magistrate, the Hon. Ben b. Lind.
sey will be found detailed account of the progress
made by those devoted to the regeneration of way
ward children under Coorado's well-advised laws.
Judge Lindsey gives the spirit of the juvenile
courts aim in a nutshell, when he says that its
efforts are not much toward reforming as to form
ing of childish character. 1t is for the young in
corrigble and not against him that all efforts are
directed and the fact is early impressed upon his
understanding, The judge himself doffs the stern
majesty of the law in dealing with juvenile eases
and brings himself down to the social level Of Boy
ville' by entering into the story of each offenders
special wrongdong with every show of personal in.
terest and by giving advice rather than grave ad
montion. 10 combat the negative influence of so
many homes-too often the real cause for youthful
Denver juvenile court has as ad.
junct special Libraries and baths for all boys who
care to take advantage of them; an allied private
society obtains summer labor in the country for the
probatonaries offenders under arrest cannot be TAX
en- to JAIL but are temporarily lodged in homelike
detention house, provided by law,
Colorado has taken long step in the right direc.
ton by placing responsibility for the delinquency
il the child upon the parents and the home. BY
statute has been enacted that parents and guard
ans against whom neglect or immoral influence dis
played toward children can be proven are them
selves amenable to the law punishments Had we
such laws in California our own excellent juvenile
,ourt would find its labors lightened.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-10-07

The prompt measures taken last evening TOWARD
the construction of modern hotel indicates de-
termination on the part of the people of the city
to carry the project to successful issue without
any unnecessary delay. The scheme adopted seems
to be a very good one and one which will command
the support of Astoria's most representative men.
Perhaps the plans may be changed somewhat; this
is matter for future settlement Again tonight
there will be joint meeting at the Chamber of
Commerce rooms, and every good citizen of Astoria
should attend The hotel can easily be arranged for
if the start already made is followed up, and within
ten days time Astoria's greatest need can be sup
piled.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1904-09-29
PARAMOUNT.
Speeial Is the Nr7Os.

.Sbceiat Is the Nr7OS.
We are having nice cool fall weather
now.
Hon. R. S, Sharp, candidate for con-
gress, addressed the republicans OF this
district Wednesday night He gave
the democrats Hail Columbia.
Mr.. Hulse and family, who have
spent the summer at this place, have re-
turned to Chattanooga.
Mr.. Thomas and family, Of Indiana
polls, Indiana, now reside here.
Mr.. Clint Lusk took tri p last week
to see his best girl at Whorley, Tenn.
Henry Witt and his bride now reside
in their new home.
One of our young men looked like a
hen yn hot grlddle Sunday night for
another young man walked off with his
best girl.
The Christian Endeavor was quite in
teresting Sunday night. There was a
special program arranged which proved
to be a success. large crowd attend
ed.
Miss Ora Brown was wearing one OF
her sweetest smiles Sunday for Mr..
Bert was there.
Mr.. A. SEVERN spent last week here.
There is to be box supper Saturday
night. Come and bring box all ye
pretty girls for am going to buy one,
Ask somebody if they ever got left.
Alarge crowd OF young folks went on
a straw ride the other night and report.
ed a nice time.
Miss Lille Lusk entertained a mum.
Der of young people at her home Tues.
day night. Sweet Marie,