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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
For Existing Contracts.

Washington. The House Commit
tee on Rivers and Harbors decided to
report the bill next week carrying an
appropriation aggregating $3,000,000
to carry on existing rivers and harbor
improvement contracts. No new sur
veys will be authorized.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
May Follow Grenada.

1t is stated that there is some prob
ability Of the Robert A. Smith Camp
Of Confederate Veterans of Jackson,
adopting resolutions similar to those
adopted by the Grenada Camp against
Iynching.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Campaign Against the Fever.

Guayaquil, Ecuador.-An active
campaign against the spread of yellow
fever and malaria, involving the de-
stsuction of mosquitoes, has been
started here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Lipton Has Decided.

New York.-A cable to the Herald
from London says: Sir Thomas Upton
it is said, has decided to make another
attempt to cliff" the America IS cup.
He told number Of friends this week
that he would send out the fourth
Shamrock, which Watson would de-
sign,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Miner Killed by Falling Rock.

Birmingham, Ala. Failing rock in
The Sayreton coal mines near here kill
ed 7. L. Smith, single, and fatally in
jured W. T. Smith, married. Both
were miners.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Adams Has the Field.

1t transpires the legislature did not
disturb the laws governing the state
revenue agent. The revenue agent
made a recommendation in his report
that he be limited to ten years. The
bill embodying this recommendation
got through one house, but was not
passed by the other.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Rhodes Scholarship.

New York.-Dr. George r. Parkin,
representative Of the trustees Of the
Cecil Rhodes scholarships, has arrived
in New York with the examination
papers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Boundary Dispute Matter.

A letter has been received by Attor-
ney General Williams from Attorney
General Guion Of Louisiana, informing
him that the taking Of dispositions in
the Louisiana Mississippi boundary
dispute would begin on April and
continue until Louisiana had finished
her testimony.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
The Wells La VS..

The mayors of a number of cities
and towns In the state are preparing
% vigorously enforce the Wells Vag-
-ancy Law, which was passed by the
last legislature.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The senate judiciary committee has
reported a bill fixing the death PEN
atty on anyone killing the President
of the United States or the Ambassa-
dor or Minister Of foreign country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
DR.. Sproules Named as Steward.

The new Vicksburg hospital board
has decided upon DR.. Fl. F. Sproules
as steward for the State Charity Hos
pital. It is understood that trained
nurses will be placed i'll the institu-
ton. Mr.. Burton of Meridian
was an applicant for steward, but the
majority favored DR.. Sproules.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Charged With Dissertation.

Ouray, Col. Charles Mercer, presi-
dent of the Western Federation Of
Miners has been arrested on charge
desecrating the American flag and
started overland for Telluride. The
alleged dissertation consisted in using
pictures of the flag with the inscrip-
tions painted between the bars.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Chicago Stormed.

| Chicago. "A severe storm visited
Chicago and vicinity, and at Indiana
Harbor one person was killed and fif-
teen injured
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
School for Negroes Shut Down.

The State Normal School for negro
teachers at Holly Springs has closed,
perhaps forever, due to Governor Var
lamar S veto Of the appropriation for
he maintenance Of the school.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Troops South Of Yalu.

Seoul. japanese scouts report that
they have discovered that the Russian
troops are south Of the Yalu in much
stronger force than was thought.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The House passed the Postoffice
Appropriation Bill, after fixing the
salaries of rural carriers and hearing
heated discussions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The Senate discussed the desert
land, timber and stone law, Mr.. Hans
brough and others attacking the Gov
eminent for permitting frauds in the
acquisition Of public lands.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31
Poolrooms Closed.

Cincinnati An order of abatement
has been issued by the court Of Ken
ton county closing the four poolrooms
operating in Covington, KY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The state department has received
a eablegram from Minister Allen at
Seoul advising the department to dis
courage American going to Corea to
observe military operations, as the
japanese authorities will not permit
them to do so.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The bill admitting Oklahoma and
Arizona and New Mexico has been
completed by the subcommittee of the
House Committee on Territories.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

It is claimed that the Kaw River
is under the jurisdiction Of the State
Of Missouri and the Government is not
responsible for its improvement.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Senator Hoar offered a resolution
for committee to report whether
amendments to the rules controlling
impeachment were not advisable.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Ex-Secretary Chandler and Sena-
tor Higgins are ont with defense of
Judge Swayne, which arouses indig-
nation among the members Of the Ju-
dietary Committee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Congressman Brownlow gives an in
teresting talk on good roads, but fears
no bill will pass this session.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The president will not accept invi-
tations to make addresses this summer
except at Gettysburg on Memorial
Day
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Opposition is made to the bill al
lowing national banks to loan money
on real estate.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Congress voted to admit President
kelaya's son to Westjont. AS Admir-
al Togo was educated at Annapolis it
was suggested that the United States
might be educating future dangerous
enemy
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The president has sent to the senate
the nomination of Jacob Pickett to be
postmaster at Gushing, Okla.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The Russian, Government has mott
led the United States government that
it has mined the mouth of the Liao
river. This was supposed to be neu-
trail territory, but the action Of Rus
STA puts it within the field Of hostili-
ties.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The House Committee recommends a
favorable report on Frye bill, extend
ing coast wise laws to the Philippines.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The Mccall Committee has consid-
ared the charges against members AMI
.iassiiied them.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

William T. Sipher, of Louisiana,
has been appointed by the President
Assistant Paymsster in the Navy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Williams, minority leader, tainted
majority on refusal to investigate the
postoffice frauds. The discussion was
racy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Minister Pierson, at Teheran, is try
ing to secure the punishment Of the
murderer Of Dr. Laboree.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The president cannot 60 to the open
ing Of the st. Louis Exposition, but
will push the button.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The charges in the Swayne impeach-
ment trial have been given out, con-
shutting large pamphlet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The Senate passed the Indian Bill
and discussed Indian education and
southern appointments to Federal Of
fees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Minority members of the Committee
denounce the Frye Shipping Bill as a
barefaced misrepresentation of money.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The House Committee report on
the Swayne impeachment gives him a
terrific scorching.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Senator Proctor's bill to establish
four permanent camp grounds has
been reported favorably.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

Secretary Taft has made an adverse
report on the bill which provides for
the promotion 10 major generally on
the retired list Of Brig. Gen. George
Sternserg, retired, formerly Surgeon
General of the Army. The action of
the Secretary is taken on the principle
that specific promotion by legislative
action are unvlise and unfair to the
line Of the army.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

The House Committee favored addi-
ticnal agricultural experiment sta
tlons
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

General Mckenzie recommends q
nine-foot ship canal from Beaumont
and Orange to Sabine Pass.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-03-31

dHcnuHcHtS TO the rules controlling
impeachment were not advisable.
The senate judiciary committee has
reported bill fixing the death PEN
atty on anyone killing the President
Of the United States or the Ambassa-
dor or Minister Of foreign country.
The bill admitting Oklahoma and
Arizona and New Mexico has been
completed by the subcommittee Of the
House Committee on Territories.
The House passed the Postoffice
Appropriation Bill, after fixing the
salaries of rural carriers and hearing
heated discussions.
Minority members of the Committee
denounce the Frye Shipping Bill as
barefaced misrepresentation Of money.
Opposition is made to the bill al
lowing national banks to loan money
on real estate.
It is claimed that the Kaw River
is under the jurisdiction Of the State
of Missouri and the Government is not
responsible for its improvement.
Minister Pierson, at Teheran, is try
ing to secure the punishment Of the
murderer of DR.. Laboree.
William T. Sipher, of Louisiana,
has been appointed by the President
Assistant Paymsster in the Navy.
The Senate passed the Indian Bill
and discussed Indian education and
southern appointments to Federal Of
fees.
Congressman Brownlow gives an in
teresting talk on good roads, but fears
lIO OlI1 WI IIdSo lLllS SCSSIUu.
The president has sent to the senate
the nomination Of Jacob Pickett to be
postmaster at Gushing, Okla.
The Mccall Committee has consid-
ared the charges against members and
.iassiiied them.
The president will not accept invi-
tations to make addresses this summer
except at Gettysburg on Memorial
Day.
Williams, minority leader, tainted
majority on refusal to investigate the
postoffice frauds. The discussion was
racy.
The charges in the Swayne impeach-
ment trial have been given out, con-
shutting large pamphlet.
The House Committee recommends
favorable report on Frye bill, extend
ing coast wise laws to the Philippines.
The president cannot go to the open
ing Of the st. Louis Exposition, hut
will push the button.
Senator Proctor's bill to establish
four permanent camp grounds has
been reported favorably.
General Mckenzie recommends
nine-foot ship canal from Beaumont
and Orange to Sabine Pass.
The House Committee favored addi-
ticnal agricultural experiment sta
tions
Decrease in Pneumonia.
New York. Returns to the health
department show an encouraging de-
crease in the pneumonia fatalities here.
From the record mark of $50 deaths
reported from that cause in the week
ending March 5, the fatal cases have
fallen to 278 and continued improve
ment is expected, owing to the more
favorable weather.
Scalded to Death in Washolt.
Niles, Mich.-An extra west-bound
Michigan Central freight train was
wrecked at midnight four miles west
of here by washout. Engineer Ed
ward French and Brakeman Frank E.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
lNDEX IL NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Ancient Landmark Lodge,
No 2S1 F. & A. NJ; DeKalb Lodge
No 8, I. o. O. f.
Special Notices-Wormsloe Cream, NJ.
S. Gardner.
Business Notices - Second Hand
Wheels, G. W. Thomas; Have You
Dined at Sommers' Cafe?; Harness,
Cohen Kulman Carriage and Wagon
Co; just In, A. NJ. & {. w. West; The
Best, at MINISTER'S.
Great Bargains in Pianos-Phillips &
Grew.
Financial Report of the Condition of
the National Bank of Savannah.
Thunderbolt Park--Morning News
Children's Day.
Pure Drugs-Rowlnski, Druggist.
Ten Wheel Bargains-At Lattimore's.
Particular Attention-E. & w. Laun-
dI-F.
A Cigar of Extraordinary Value
Pete Daley
Marriage Never a Failure-Henry
Solomon & Son.
Finaneial-Statement of Citizens
Bank.
Base Ball Special to Jacksonville
Seaboard Air Line.
Foods-Grape-N Nuts.
Hair Falling Out-The Solomons Co.
Our Patrons-The Savannah Georgia
Laundry.
Mineral Waters-The Delmonico Co.
Hotels and Summer Resorts-Hotel
Gallatin, New York City.
Hop To-Night-Hotel Tybee.
Petition for Incorporation-Savan
Mercantile Co.
To-day, Tuesday-Leopold Adler.
Surf Bathing-South End.
Medical-Swamp Root; Herpicide;
CAMS Kidney Cure; Pinkham Rene
dy; Peruna; Claro.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted, Employment Wanted For
Rent, For Sale, Lost, Personal, Miscel-
laneous.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
rnE no1nEn or rHE IlrY.


Some of the smart politicians who
are doing a great deal of talking about
the Democratic National Convention
for the benefit of those who are always
! eager for the latest morsel of infor-
nation relative to the presidential
are of the opinion that Col.
Guffey, the millionaire mill and
mine owner of Pittsburh, Pa,
holds the key to the situation. in so
far as the nomination for President is
concerned. Hence there is a great deal
in the newspapers about Col. Guffey.
His history is an interesting one, but
hardly interesting enough to justify
articles of two or three columns in
length in which his history is given as
minutely as if he were the man the
Democrats were going to nominate for
President. He is chairman of the
Pennsylvania delegation to the St
Louis convention.
1t is true, of course, that Col. Guffey
has succeeded in keeping his plans to
himself. He talks with the Parker
people and with the anti-Parker peo-
pie and neither faction is able to say
whether Pennsylvania s seventy-eight
votes will be cast for Judge Parker or
some other candidate. There is a sus-
picion that Col Guffey is after posi-
ton of some sort himself. He is spok-
en- of in connection with the chairman
ship of the National Committee. 1t
isn't improbable that he wouldn't re-
fuse a cabinet position. AS a matter
of fact, however, no one knows what
he wants, and the indications are that
no one will know until the assembling
of the ST. Louis convention.
There is "a story that Col. Guffey has
made up his mind to bring about the
nomination of Senator German for
President if he can, but there may be
as little foundation to this story as
there is TO many others which are be-
ing circulated. 1t is hardly probable
that he would join his fortunes to
those of Senator German unless he
thought there was good chance for
the Senator's nomination, and, in the
event of being nominated, Of histelec-
ton. There is no reason for thinking
he is himself a candidate for the
nomination for President. He has
never intimated that he possessed
such an ambition, and, if he did pos
sess it, the chances are that 1t would
be impossible for him to crafty it.
If Col. Guffey should get the chair
manship of the National Committee he
would be able to command about any
position he wanted i'm the event of the
success of his party. Therefore, it is
pretty safe to say that he wants the
Craftsmanship, and that, it is said, has
been promised him by those friendly to
Judge Parker and those opposed to
him. 1t would be unfortunate for Col
Guffey however if, as in the case of
former Senator Smith of New Jersey
it should turn out that he couldn't
control his delegation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
TIE PERprcARIs AFFAIR.

1t seems TO be the understanding that
captured by the bandit Raisul in Mo-
rocco. will be released tomorrow. The
Sultan of Morocco has. it seems, agreed
to all of the terms of the bandit. II
may be that the bandit will make new
terms. but that is hardly probable. OF
course the United States haven't paid
dollar of the ransom. nor have they
made promises of any kind to the ban
dit. They have simply held the Sultan
responsible for the outrage. OF course
he has been compelled to make huInil-
iating concessions, beside paying the
bandit a large sum of money.
1t would seem as If his experience in
this matter would cause him to take
steps to insure the safety not only of
foreigners, but also his own subjects,
against the kidnapping and blackmail-
ing plans of Raisuli. He could hardly af-
ford 10 pay many more such ransoms
as that in the Perdicaris case. If lac
cannot protect his subjects his wisest
course is to put his country under the
protection of a government that can.
The United States have pursued a
dignified course in the whole affair
They sent warships to Tangier and
made IL clear that Perdicaris must be
returned TO his home there. They
didn't undertake to say what means
should be adopted to bring about his
l4at tfa- xnyhOI tfi n
the Sultan.
One of the terms on which RaisuH
agreed to liberate Mr.. Perdicaris was
that the Sultan should withdraw his
army from certain provinces of Mo-
rocco. That of course was equal to d
promise that the bandit should be free
to rob whomsoever he pleased in that
province. The Sultan agreed to that,
and, as soon as the soldiers were with
drawn the outrages began.
1t seems that Perdicaris has been
kindly treated since he has been in
captivity. His health is much better
than it was at the time of his capture.
He reports that the bandit chief Is a
hluNh AlfOAN 0C@Ehl sun VI PCA sun NtA~AA
he had been led to think he was from
the published accounts of him. The
impression gained from what Mr.. Per-
dicaris says is that he has been enjoy
ing himself since he became a captive,
and that he is not finding his forced
stay in the bandits camp as tiresome
as his friends and family thought it
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Philadelphia Record (Dem. J
says: "Our President, who Is such a
roaring lion in contemplating revolu-
ton in South America, becomes as quiet
as a little lamb in the presence of rev
olution and anarchy within his own
country. 1t is the one amusing fea-
ture of the Colorado case"
The New York World dem saws:
What Colorado needs to-day is a Sun
day of prayerful meditation and search
ing of hearts. 1t needs to stop so much
reckless doing and try a little sober
thinking. And then it needs a resolu-
ton to enforce the laws for the benefit
of all alike to give precisely equal pro-
lection to the union man and to the
'scab,' and to make an American eiti-
zen OF any faction as safe at Cripple
Creek as President Roosevelt is trying
TO make him in Morocco"
The New York Post Qnd.) says: IF
President Roosevelt makes any reply
at all to the appeal of the union min
ers OF Colorado, he should simply read
them a lesson in the nature of Ameri-
can government. With crime in a
state, not affecting federal officers or
functions, the Washington authorities
have no more TO do than with munich
pal taxation. The tendency to rush 20
the White House for everything is hu-
initiating. 1t implies that Americans
are forgetting how TO govern them
selves; forgetting that the genesis and
the glory Of our institutions lie In local
control of local affairs. or course. the
Colorado miners have vaguely In mind
the precedent Of the Presidents inter-
venticn IN the Pennsylvania coal strive.
But. In the first place, that was not
strictly q local disorder. II threatened
misery TO the people OF score OF states
Furthermore. the President professed
no shadow Of legal right TO interfere
He merely volunteered his good Offices.
Nothing IN the Colorado situation calls
for even 30 much az that. Let the state
punish It's own criminals. protect its
own citizena enforce its own laws. n
the officiAls Of Colorado are corrupt or
oppressive, the freennan's reEnsdG d n
tke hands OF lis citizens"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
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roo MUCH JEROME.

The people of New York city like an
efficient, earnest and a jealous District
Attorney. But they seem to be getting
a little tired of Mr.. Jerome. That off,
cial likes the spectacular too well to
suit them altogether.
They were not at all pleased with his
course in the Hannah Elias case. The
prosecutor, Plat, didn't want to pros
ecute the woman and his lawyers beg
ged the District Attorney to keep out
of it.. 1t is true that in civil suit.
Platt had stated that a large sum of
money had been extorted from him by
blackmail, but often things are as
serted in civil suits that are somewhat
exaggerated. The civil suit doubtless
was instigated by relatives of Piatt to
get back a portion of the money which
he had squandered on the woman.
The opportunity offered the District
Attorney to come before the public in
a theatrical manner was such fine
one. that he couldn't resist it. There
fore, according to accounts, he got out
complaint against Hannah Elias
much against Mr.. Platt's WILL and had
the woman's door battered down and
the woman arrested.
And then there was a pitiable exhi
bition in the court room, when the case
came on for hearing. 1t was an ex-
hibition which the members of the fam
lily OF the aged man wanted to avoid,
because they probably knew that he
wasn't mentally fit to go upon the wit
ness stand. So the states case came
to nothing and the woman in triumph
was dismissed. Some of the New York
papers seem to think Mr.. Jerome aided
in making a vulgar sensation. OF
course he didn't intend to do anything
of that kind, but that was the effect
of his action. He seems to be lacking
in Judgment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14
FnhIe of the Judge.

A traveller stopped at the gate of a
fine country mansion, says an exchange,
and said to a grave-looking person
smoking on the porch:
Sir, will you be good enough to tell
me if this is the road to Cowburg?"
1T is" was the reply.
And may l inquire the distance?"
Ten miles"
The traveller thanked him and passed
on. Several hours later he returned
and the grave-looking person was still
there, smoking.
Sir said the traveller, "you must
be aware that eight miles from here
on the Cowburg road is a river which
1t is impossible to swim and which has
neither ford. ferry nor bridge. Why
did you not tell me?''
The matter was not before me-" re-
piled the other. "As to your ability
to cross river of that kind. l was
entirely willing to hear argument"
The grave-looking man was a judge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-14

Senator Bate of Tennessee is pas
sionate lover of tobacco, yet the cigar
he carries in his mouth is always I'M
lighted, says the Peoria Journal. No,
he is not taking the cure; he explains
it in this way: El-
1t seems that during the war, Senator
(then Gen. Bate, was riding by the
side of his brother during a battle. He
felt the longing for a smoke coming. on,
and so he drew a finely favored Havana
from his pocket. He scratched
match against the saddle, and was just
about to light the weed, when shell
whizzed suddenly by, and the quick
rush of air accompanying the shell put
the match out. He was about to strike
another, when, turning he discovered
that the shell had made it's mark,
for there lay the dead body of his broth
er. To this day he has a sort of super
stition regarding lighted cigars, and
this explains why he only INDUCES i'll
a dry" smoke.