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The Brandon news., 1904-06-02
MISSISSIPPI
HAPPENINGS
MATTERS OF INTEREST FROM
ALL QUARTERS.
SENTENCED TO HANG
es1reenvllle is Progressive; Two Banks
Launched Within Week. Yazoo
City Fire and Insurance Rates. Ed
1ammons Sentenced to Hang, Etc.


Mayor Holmes Of Yazoo City has
Slven out the following statement of
he situation:
1t is almost impossible just at this
lme to estimate the loss the city has
ustained. Various prominent citi-
ens have placed it from 100000 to
Rz,15O,O0O. I estimate at $1,75O,Oo0
While there have recently been
numerous confagration in the large
tiles, where the loss aggregated more
slan the one we have suffered,
&oubt if there has ever been a fire
here the less has been greater in pro-
ortlon to the assessed valuations of
le property of the city. Nineteen
Tentieths Of the bushes portion Of
ne city has been completely destroy
|, and about one-sixth of the resi-
ences, while not single one of the
re churches was spared. The post
hce, every lawyers Office, every doe
RS Office, every drugstore, every ho-
and boarding house, the Elks'
#dge and the Calumet Club, the only
70 clubs in town; every restaurant,
e three newspapers-the Herald, the
ntlnel and the Saturday Evening
ews-the City Hall, the fire engine
use and the Masonic Hall were com
Htely destroyed; also every bank in
kvn was burned to the ground. -
The fire originated upstairs, in
room where there had not been a
g for six weeks. The origin of the
is still a mystery and the spread
the fire north, south, east and west
th such velocity is equally marvel
So
If anything, Yazoo City has a
tnder future to-day than it had a
k ago. AT meeting of the Board
Mayor and Aldermen, held this
ming, important ordinances were
sed, enlarging the fire district, and
Ruiring the running of a twenty
pt alley from Broadway to Bridge
eets, between Main and Mound
Main and Washington streets,
also increasing six feet the width
Main street, from Canal street to
railroad.
Nothing but the most modern and
roved freproof buildings will be
mitted in the fire district, and the
will be rebuilt on improved lines.
people have not lost one hour
eving over the disaster, but have
about at once to help the needy
distressed and to lay plans for
Ginning over, and you may be sure
t they have their hands full with
ner task, for there are any number.
hall not attempt to estimate, who
destitute, who saved absolutely
hing, and who have absolutely
hing.
Although the fire occurred at
ut $50 in the morning, it spread
rapidly very little could be saved,
a vast amount of property was
loved from one building to another
" remote one, which was consider
safe, but which was the next to
n. For instance, sparks from the
ne-Hinman hardware building set
to and destroyed Eureka Hall,
ch was over five hundred yards
~"
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02
A Carload of Cabbage Shipped.

The second carload Of cabbage was
shipped from Magnolia the past week
and the fine rain that fell there will
benefit the truck farms as well as all
other crops.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

The piney woods section Of the state
can boast of some pretty strong soil.
The Poplarville Free Press acknowl-
edges receipt Of three onions that
weighed more than a pound each.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02
McNamee Admitted to Bail.

w. S. McNamee, who is alleged to
have killed J. w Coyle Monday in
Holly Springs, was admitted to bail
in the sum Of $1,000.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

One Biloxi oyster canning concern
has sold 10000 cases so far this sea-
son. Figs are being canned now and
then comes something else. Great is
our gulf coast and brighter still the
future.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

Now Albany seems to have caught
the eentagion good and strong. An
Oil mill was built last year, COM
press and clothing factory are now
under construction and several gentle
men are perfecting plans for putting
in furniture factory A few enter
prises of this kind will make it one of
the best towns in North Mississippi.
Keep pushing.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

The Illinois Central railroad offers
to import Italians to work the cotton
fields Of Mississippi. Several large
delta farmers have been trying them
and find that they work well and are
little trouble. At the same time it is
change in conditions that our peo-
pie will be slow to accept. There is
nothing like the negro and the mule
to raise cotton.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02
I FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to the Industrial, Commercial and Agricul-
tural Development OF the Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from all Quarters.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

NOTE.-Secretaries Of industrial leagues.
progressive unions and all organizations OF
ike nature, are requested to furn sh the
writer With notice of matter that would be
OF interest to readers OF this department.
Newspapers ore also requested TO send
marked copies containing mention of rev
enterprises, good yields OF crop, extra stock
&C., or to place the writer on the mailing
list so that such matters can be properly
handled. Would highly appreciate any OF
the State papers that might be sent regularly.
All press people are cordially requested to
make this office headquarters while in jack
son. Always have comfortable chair, ex-
changes, stationery and q hearty greeting
for the fraternity.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

AS an evidence that Mississippi is
now engaged in putting up good and
substantial buildings, it is noted that
four large brick manufactures we're
chartered last week. Hardly a week
passes that not one or more like insti-
tutions are chartered. The improve
ments being made are of nature that
forebodes good for coming generations
as well as the present.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

The Pascagoula Commercial Club
of Scranton is making a vigorous
campaign for the betterment Of condi-
tions in that already lively city. Hon.
NJ A. Dees, the secretary, has been
st. Louis for some time distributing
advertising matter relative to that
section Of the country and interesting
possible settlers. That is the proper
way to go after it and we will hear
much more that is good from this wide
awake organization.
The Brandon news., 1904-06-02

Mrs. West Of Enterprise has sold
$50 worth of strawberries from one
ninth Of an acre of ground and saved
some for home consumption. At that
rate an acre would bring $40. How
is that for intensive farming? It is
an example Of what can be done in
Mississippi.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
NEW HOSE ORDERED
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Prompt and drastic measures for the
relief Of the city and of those who have
suffered from the fire are being taken
by the city officials and prominent men.
An Illustration Of the methods pursued
was TO be seen in the way IN which
Fire Commissioner Cathcart ordered
hose on Monday to replace that burned
in the fire. He was told the department
needed 10000 feet Of the best hose.
order the hose at once. Don't stand
on ceremony and we will take chances
on the bill being paid" said the COM
missioner. IL was suggested that he
consult the mayor, who had not reached
his office. but Mr.. Cathcart respectfully
declined, saying that IL was no time
for red tape and he was sure the mayor
would support him
Mayor McLane was in hearty accord
with the actions OF Mr.. Cathcart w. p.
Wilkinson. secretary to the commits
sioners. told the mayor the department
needed at least 10000 feet OF hose. He
was told 20 order every foot that was
needed. to ask the railroad companies
for special transportation. and II the
hose could not be delivered Immediately
by one firm to order II from several
others so that the aggregate would
reach the amount required
Orders for the hose have been sent 70
New York and Boston, and the Penn
sylvania Railroad has promised that it
shall have the night Of way over all
other traffic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
Thousands Of Women Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect II.

WOMEN suffer untold misery because
the nature Of their disease is not always
correctly understood in many cases
wnen doctoring. they are led to believe
that womb trouble or female weakness
Of some sort is responsible for their Ills.
when in fact disordered kidneys arc the
chief cause Of their distressing troubles.
Perhaps you suirer almost continually
with pain in the back. bearing down
feelings. headache and utter exhaustion
Your poor health makes you nervous.
irritable. and at times respondent; but
thousands of Just such suffering or brok-
en-down women are being restored TO
health and strength every day by thu
use Of that wonderful discovery. Dr.
Kilmer's Swamp-Roct. the great kidney.
liver. and bladder remedy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
DISTRICT TO HELP
IF AID is NEEDED
Commissioners Appoint Citizens Relief
Committee-Matter in Their
Hands.

,rne District Commissioners today ap-
proved the following motion made by
Commissioner mcfarland:
In view of the fact that IL may be
necessary to provide material aid for
the relief of sufferers from the Balti-
more fire, l move that a committee Of
citizens be appointed 10 organize and
direct the efforts of the people of the
District Of Columbia to provide for this
need. and that the following be re-
quested to act as the members Of that
committee, with power 10 add TO their
number. The former Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia now residing
in the District. the officers and directors
Of the Washington Board CT Trade: the
officers and directors Of the Business
Mems Association; the presidents OF the
editors of the Washington daily news
papers,"
The committee will hold its first meet
ing tomorrow afternoon in the parlors
OF the New Willard at Z O'Clock
The following telegram was sent TO
Mayor McLane at ? o'clock this after
noon.
The Commissioners Of the District OF
Columbia have appointed a committee
OF representative citizens to organize
and direct the efforts that will be
promptly and cheerfully made BY our
citizens to meet any request for materia
aid that you may make. / await your
further advices as TO what Baltimore
viii need.
H. B. r. MCFARLAND"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09

lions for the Evening and Sunday
Times will be received at any of the
following branches at regular office
rates: Library Pharmacy, I'd st and Pa
Ave Sc; William II. Davis & Bro. IIth
and u SITS. NV; William q. Genrne-
cor 18th and U SITS. NV; L. French
Simpson. cor. It'll ST, Rhode Island ave
and r SITS. NV; Theodore A T. Judd
cor eth and F SITS. sw.; w. Armstrong
cor. TIN and II SITS. ne: Astoria Phar.
macy, W. a. Evans, mgr. cor. 3rd and
toll ard r SITS. ne; r. A. Veitch, 10th
and NJ SITS. NV; H. A. Yates, ne cor.
TIN and ~ SITS. NV: Quigley's Phar-
macy, 2ISt and G SITS. NV; O'DonneI
& Rogers. cor sth and G SITS. Sc; w. 81.
Clarke. 1919 32d st. NV.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
AGENTS PREPARE
TO ADJUST CLAIMS
All Important Fire Irsur-
ance Co.'s Represented.
BIGGEST JOB EVER HANDLED
Editor Of Baltimore Underwriter"
Places Losses to Companies at
S75,ooo,ooo.

BALTIMORE. Feb Especial agents
of all the important fire insurance COM
panies went into session at II o'clock
this morning at the Hotel Lexington
as a general loss committee" to have
charge of the insurance adjustment.
Paul Turner. Of the German-American
was elected chairman. He appointed an
advisory committee TO form a clearing
house for claim adjustments. with
offices. clerks and accountants. where
losses may be tabulated and arranged
for payment
Until further notice the offices Of the
committee will be in the Lexington.
Sight Drafts at Hand
About fifty special agents were pres
ent, being i'm charge of the army of
adjusters now besieging Baltimore
This is the biggest insurance adjust
ment proposition ever faced in this
country" said Mr.. Turner but every
agent here has a bunch of drafts and as
fast as claims can be established policy
holders will receive sight drafts, dollar
for dollar"
Z. E. PaschaH of the Home Insurance
Company, said the insured loss would
be between sixty million and seventy
five million dollars.
Estimate of Loss.
J. II. Mcclellan, editor Of the ''Balti-
more Underwater. who is cunversant
with insurance in Baltimore. places the
loss to insurance companies at $4,000. 600.
Baltimore's insurance rates on general
classification are said by experts to have
averaged lower than in any other Amer
lean city of size. the underwriters hav-
ing implicit confidence in the fire de-
partment.
The result shows that in Baltimore
the insurance companies have sustained
the heaviest Individual loss ever en-
countered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
Why swamp-Root Gives Strength

Not only does Swamp-Root bring new
life and activity to the kidneys. the
cause Of the trouble. but by strengthen
ing the kidneys # acts as a General tonic
and food for the entire constitution.
The mild and extraordinary effect OF
the world-famous kidney and bladder
remedy, Swamp-Root. is soon realized.
II stands the highest for its wonderful
cures Of the most distressing cases.
trial will convince anyOne-and YOU may
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ever been discovered. Don't make anv
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and the address. Binghamton. n.
on every bottle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
FIRE CHEF RETURNS.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Feb. Sire
chief George Petty. of the Alexandra
fire department. has returned from Bal
timore where he went last Sunday even
ing to assist the fremen of that city
in subduing the flames which were dew
astating that city. Chief Petty. while in
Baltimore. was at one time in command
Of the New York firemen. and later as
sisted Chief Belt. OF Washington. in
nghting the fire. A large number of
Alexandrians visited the stricken city
yesterday and today. and brought home
relics Of the fire
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
U. S. WILL REPRESENT
JAPAN IN RUSSIA

The United States is making an effort
to limit the sphere of war in the East
A message IS being proposed by this
Government to have other neutral DOW
ers exert their influence to have China
remain neutral.
The United States has taken charge of
Japanese affairs in Russia at Japan's
request.
The State Department referred this
request to Russia, and the Russian gov
eminent said II was willing to have the
United States undertake this task.
The State Department Immediately
instructed it's representative in Russia
u take charge Of Japanese affairs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
CAPT. SCHLEIGH ESCAPES
FROM CELLUL0IO COLLAR
Took Fire From Heat, But Wearei
Acted Promptly.

BALTIMORE. Feb. s.-Capt. Edward
schleigh. of the Central district. met
with a peculiar accident while standing
I'm Baltimore Street, opposite the FIRE.
The heat from the furnace across the
street set fire 10 his celluloid collar. IN
a fash the captain pulled IL from nj.
neck, receiving only a slight burn.
After that he ordered all the policemen
OF his command 70 take of their COZ
lars
One Of the freaks OF the fire was that
the building directly on the southeast
corner Of Sharp and Baltimore Street.,
did not catch FIRE until the flames had
gotten a third Of the way to Hanover
Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
A MORNING WEDDING.

The marriage of Windsor w De-
maine and Annie Lyles took place at
the rectory Of St Mary's Ca -hoiic
Church this morning. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. II. J. Cut
Ter. the pastor. The best man was Kay
ward y. Luckett, and the matron OF
honor was Mrs. Hayward y. Luckett.
After the ceremony the couple left for
an extended wedding tour 70 New
York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
JAPAN'S NAVY SCORES
A BIG SEA VICTORY
Continued from FIrst Page.)

ships have captured the japanese steam
er Inaba Maru. near Hongkong.
The Inaba Maru was bound from Lon
don for Yokohama. with mails and
merchandise. She was last. reported of
Port Said. on January a.
A dispatch was received here this aft
ernoon saying II was reported in St
Petersburg that Japanese troops had
been landed at Masam-Pho. Korea
The Great Northern Telegraph Com
pany today issues notification that the
Nladivogtok and Nagasak cables had
been temporarily closed. and that cables
for Shfla and Japan will not be ac-
eepted at present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
hIAE 7
"OSLER.
GARTER.

The patient was able to retain nour-
ishment without discomfort today and
was more cheerful than for several days
past His physicians and the members
of the family are considerably gratified
over the apparently favorable progress
he is making feature of the case
which pleases them is the fact that they
have not been obliged TO resort TO the
use of stimulants. II his condition
should become worse the doctors will.
therefore. have this method Of treat
ment in reserve to tide him over the
crisis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
WILL HAVE PARADE.

The George Washington Birthday As
ISOLATION held a meeting at the Friend
ship engine house last night The pro
pcsal TO do away with the parade on the
I'd and give the money to Baltimore
was discussed After much discussion
it was decided to continue the plans al
ready laid and have the parade on III.
I'd inst.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
AUGUST w. MACHEN ON
THE WITNESS STAND
CONTINUED from First Paee.)

admitted. This was the only time dur
ing the morning session that the testi-
mony Of either of the witnesses for the
defense was interrupted.
1t was noticed that there was a larger
number of women present at the hear
ing today than at any other dime since
the trial of the case was begun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
FUNERAL OF F. K. LovEIoY.

The funeral of the late Francis X
l.ovejoy, viii take place from De-
names funeral rooms. in King Street
his Afternoon The Rev. II. J. Cutler
pastor of st. Mary's Church will con-
duet the funeral services. and the in
terment viii be made in St Mary's
Cemetery
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
DIPLOMATIC BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

The Senate this afternoon passed the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bill, without division, after the reading
Of the committee amendments. and then
took up the Panama question.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
ELECTION oF OFFICERS.

The Mount Vernon Construction Com
pany met yesterday and elected the fol-
lowing officers:
James 5. Swartz. president: Alfred p.
Palmer. secretary and treasurer; ]. +.
Fahnastock. J. K Swartz. D. c. Leech.
G. 3. Morren. f. X. Nipple ard james
s. Swartz. directors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
WASHINGTON LEGATIONS
RECEIVE NO ADVICES

officials of the Russian embassy do
not credit the reported engagement be-
tween the Russian and japanese forces
at Port Arthur. They do not believe
that any conflict has occurred between
the opposing forces.
No confirmation of the battle has been
received at the japanese legation here.
At o'clock this afternoon IL was
said that a statement would later be
issued bearing on the situation in the
Far East.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
PROTEST AGAINST
RAILROAD ON NJ STREET

Mr.. German presented in the Senate
this afternoon three numerousIy signed
petitions from residents OF NJ Street
northwest protesting against permit
ting its residence street to be surrender
ed to the use OF the railroad
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
CORPORATION COURT GRIsT.

In the corporation court. Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. the following bust
ness was transacted yesterday:
The docket was called and cases set
\ motion for an injunction was argued
and submitted in the case Of Lar sburgh
VS. Lansbur=h.
The case OF Davis Jewell VS. the
Southern Railway Company. for 5000
damages for personal injuries, was set
for Wednesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
NEWS CREATED PANIC
IN ST. PETERSBURG

LONDON. Feb. 9.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Central News wires
that a panic occurred on the st. Peters
burg bourse today, prices falling heavi-
" on the receipt Of news OF the Japa-
neSe success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
SINKING OF WARSHIPS
Is OFFICIALLY DENIED

LONDON. Feb. s.-The St Petersburg
correspondent of the Central News
wires that an official contradiction has
been issued TO the report that eleven
Japanese and one Russian battleship
had been sunk in a fight, and that Port
Arthur was on fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

heard in this city for some time Be
sides the recital picked choir from
Washington viii sing Rossini's "Stabat
Mater" Those composing the choir will
be. Mrs. Kitty Thompson Berry. Miss
Mabel Batimer. Mss EichhOrn. Mr.. Nc
Farland. and Air. Rebstock- a violin
solo viii be given BY Miss Heinrichs. Of
washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
DIRECTORS ELECTED.

The stockholders of the Land and
Silver Improvement Company. of New
Alexandria. met in this city yesterday,
and selected the following directors
James r.. Caten, F. K. Nipple. Park
Agnew. George Is. Morreil. r Mertens.
d. c. Leech. and James s. Swartz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-09
MURPHY-FOARD.

Annie Foard and Thomas Murpky. OF
this city. were united in marriage at
St Mary's Catholic Church parsonage
Sunday night. The Rev Father Cutler
performed the ceremony.