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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
independent Tobacco Plant.

Danville, Va.-The Interstate To-
bacco Growers Protective Association
met here and decided upon the organi-
cation Of the Cooperative Manufac-
turing Company and Steam Prizery.
with a capital stock Of 100000, the
stock to be subscribed by the farmers
and businessmen, and the business to
be run independently and in opposi-
ton to the so-called trust made goods.
A charter has already been asked for,
and the plants already organized at
Copeland and Chase City by the As
ISOLATION, and the one for which $780,
900 was recently subscribed at South
Boston will be branches of the Coop
erative Company.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Mystery About LIN.

New York.-That there is some
thing of mystery about ppan's new
$15O,OOO,O00 four per a loan, an
nounced this week and toe brought
out shortly at London, Hrlin and
New York, is generally aditted. The
last loan Of $3.50, 100000 VS. foated
at the end of last March; te bulk of
subscriptions were paid only six
weeks ago, and it was Officially stated
at the time Of its issue thatit would
suffice for Japan's war requirements
during the rest of 1905. Thi was in
deed reasonable suppositio, for ia
pan has raised, since the wa began,
$5OO,OOO,OOO from public loan, in ad-
dition to which, as its lately publish
ed government year book shows,
$1S7,OOO,OOO has been appropriated
from increased taxes and other reven-
lie operations.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Sanitarium on the Isthmus.

Panama. Governor Magoon, desir-
ing to profit by the present propitius
conditions and stamp out yellow few
er, has issued orders to the superin-
tendents of the engineering, Nnitary
and other departments to devote their
enrgies to the rapid sanitation of the
isthmus. Several hundred men have
been added to the force employed in
perfecting the drainage and water
supply Of Panama, in building COM
Portable quarters for the canal en-
ployes, erecting hospitals filling IN
swam,,s and cutting the underbrush
about Colon and around all the camps
in the zone.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Attempt to Escape.

Birmingham, Ala.-John and James
Raper, two white men who were plac-
ed in the Ensley Jail charged with
highway robbery, made desperate
attempt to escape this week. When
Warden Harris took the men then
breakfast James Raper attacked him
while the other ran for the door. Mr.
Harris little girl secured a pistol in
the office and held the escaping man
at bay, and with the assistance Of a
negro trustee, James, who was strug-
Cling with the warden, was finally
forced back into his cell, after which
John, on whom the little girl was hold
ing the pistol was also locked up.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Juvenile Tramp Homesick.

New York. Thomas O'Keefe, a
Georgetown, N. Y, farmer, has learn
ed that he is one of the heirs to a
fortune of $55,0OO,0OO, supposed to
have been left by Dennis O'Keefe, his
cousin, who died some years ago in
Texas. The information came from a
lawyer in Ireland, who had been
searching for heirs in the neighbor-
hood of Kibush, Ireland, where Den
mis- O'Keefe lived until 1904, when he
sailed for America. Thomas O'Keefe
is about sc years old. He has placed
his affairs in the hands Of Douglas
Conklin, cashier Of the Bank Of Hunt
ington.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Many Indictments.

Detroit. : Thirty-four indictments
and report criticising the Recorder s
Court Of Detroit for lax methods in
the naturalization Of foreigers were
presented to Judge Swayne of the
United States Court by the federal
grand jury which has for several
weeks been investigating the alleged
fraudulent naturalization Of many
Italians here. Twenty Of the indic,-
ments are against Ferdinand Palma, a
former member Of the city detective
bureau and a prominent Italian leader
here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Big Amalgamation Scheme.

OTTAWA Winnipeg dispatch says
there is a rumor to the effect that a
big scheme is being engineered by
James j. Hill to amalgaE.ate the
Grand Trunk Pacific, the Canadian
Northern and the Great Northern rail
road systems. It is even held that the
scheme includes the incorporation of
the International, thus making posi-
bic the operation Of two transconti-
mental lines, utilizing all the roads
mentioned and the proposed extension
of Mr.. Hills road, the V. Y. and E. in
British Columbia.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Refused to Pay Tribal Tax.

Tulsa, I. THE Indian police, act.
ing under special instruction from J.
George Wright, Indian Inspector clos
ed the doors Of the Tulsa Title and
Trust taxes. The trust company de-
clines to pay the tax on the ground
that the law does not include business
of that class, while the Indian officials
hold that it comes under the head of
real estate dealers. An Indian police
man has been stationed at the door IF
the trust company's Office all day and
has refused entrance to all who have
applied.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
No Idea of Retiring.

New York-In relation to a report
that Grover Cleveland was consider
ing retiring from the trusteeship Of
the Equitable Life Assurance Society
Mr.. Cleveland authorizes the follow
ing statement: "Nothing has occurr-
ed thus far to dissatisfy me in the
least and the idea Of retiring from
the trusteeship has never entered my
mind.0
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Another Strike.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. general strike IS
threatened in Cuba, owing to agitation
of the American Federation Of Labor
which has had representative named
Falles, of Key West, here for some
time for the purpose of getting Gu
ba's active membership in the Fed
GRAFTON. Practically every urban in
dustry is threatened unless the au-
thorities succeed in persuading the
leaders to give up their demand for
an eighthour law, as with few excep-
tions, all the unions have agreed to
join the Federation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Medical Science Puzzled.

Boerne, Tex Starting from a small
pimple on the neck, there has come a
swelling in the neck and head Of John
Craney, young man residing near
here, which has enlarged those organs
to thrice their normal size and has so
interfered with his breathing as to
render an operation necessary to in
troduce air into the windpipe by arti-
fetal means. The case is a puzzling
one to the physician in attendance. It
is believed that Craney was bitten by
some poisonous insect.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
lightning Causes Fire.

Knoxville, Tenn. lightning struck
The grocery store Of @. E. Porter at
Sweetwater, Tenn, small town on
he Southern Railway, forty miles
west Of Knoxville and before the fire
aad been extinguished it had burned
me block Of business buildings on the
main street and destroyed three stores
IN the second block. The total dam
ace will be close to $4,000, with IN
surance Of $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Powder Explosion.

Harrisburg, Pa.-Eight men were
blown to pieces and two others were
injured by the premature explosion OF
i big blast Of rock powder on the
Pennsylvania railroad improvements
near New Cumberland. The accident
occurred directly across the Susque-
hanna river from the scene OF the
Pennsylvania railroad wreck on May
II. in which twenty-three persons
were killed and many Others injured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Harlem River Tunnel.

New York. The first subway train
to reach the South Ferry terminal has
arrived there. The departure OF this
train opened the new terminal and
other subway stations below Wall
Street to regular traffic. The tunnel
under the Harlem River was formally
opened for public traffic by tram
which left One Hundred and Eighteen
Street and the Boston Road at one
minute after midnight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13

by telephone and advised him Of the
fact that he did not want publicity
at that time and that he would com
municate with the secretary as soon
as possible. On Friday afternoon be-
tween 2 and 3 o'clock, Mr.. Beach call
ed upon the secretary in person and
returned all the papers, stating that
a prosecution could not lie. The whole
question was presented to Mr.. Beach,
i. e., whether an offense against the
law had been committed and whether
in his opinion criminal prosecution
could be made.'
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Venezuelan Bond Settlement.

Caracas. -President Castro trans
mitted to Congress a special message,
to which was attached the contract be-
tween the Government and British
and German holders Of Venezuelan
bonds for the conversion of these
bonds. The contract provides for the
issue of 8 per cent bonds to the
amount of 1872, O49,925 bolivars, gold.
redeemable within forty-seven years,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Outlaws in Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba. Julian Cen
doya, a wealthy banker and agent Of
the Ward line, while dining with his
family at his home across the bay,
was attacked by eight bandits who
covered the members Of the family
with fire arms and searched the house
The bandits presented written de-
mand for $4,000 and seized Mr.. Cen
doya as hostage until the amount
should be paid.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Smokig Cigarettes.

Lafayette, Ind.-Edward Hammel
travelling salesman for a patent med
icine company, who, having been con-
victed of smoking cigarettes, is serv-
ing sentence of twenty-nine days in
default of payment of a fine Of $50
and costs, assessed by Judge Foster
of Otterbein, will in all probability
be compelled to serve the entire sem
tence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Stabbed at Home.

New York.-John Costello, a mer-
chant Of this city, has been fatally
stabbed at his summer home on Sta
ten Island. He was entertaining a
number Of guests, and it is said, left
the house to resent remarks made by
passers-by, one of whom is believed
to have stabbed him.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Girl Victim of Yellow Fever.

Washington-The Panama canal COM
mission is advised that Miss Margaret
Gillick, stenographer in the employ
of the commission at Colon, was taken
sick with yellow fever on July 2. Miss
Gillick went to the isthmus last No
vember from her home at East Orange
n. J.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Autos Costly Antics.

New York.-By the extraordinary
antics Of an unruly automobile the
costly Italian marble balustrade that
surrounds the building Of the appel
late division Of the supreme court,
Madison avenue and Twenty-ffth ST..
has been badly damaged. A length
of thirty feet Of the fine marble was
broken and it was said said that the
damage exceeded $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Receipts Fall Off.

Galveston.-Th customs receipts
at this port (including the supports
of Sabine and Port Arthur) for the
fiscal year ending June 80 amounted
to $685., S99. This shows a decrease
from the preceding year of $61,341.
The decrease was explained by drop
ping off in the Importation of raw SUI
gar from Cuba.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Look After Concessions.

Mexico William II. Ellis
who has been ennobled by Emperor
Menelik of Abyssinia leaves here for
that country to look after several con-
eessions granted him by the emperor
for himself and New York parties.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Heavy Gas Flow is Struck.

Fort Smith, Ark-A gas well of
Goss & Kidd, Rock Island conductors,
situated short distance from the city
limits, came in a flow Of 100000.
The news created a great deal Of ex-
element in the city. The flow, it is
estimated, will be sufficient to supply
city Of between 100000 and 100000
inhabitants.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
500, 900, 900 Mortgage.

Denver, Col.-The Colorado 4
Southern Railway Company has fled
mortgage on all its holdings to New
York for q loan Of $10O,000,000. The
money is to be expended for exten-
sions and improvements.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Torpedo Boats Given Supplies

Sofia, Bulgaria. The Russian torpedo
boat destroyer Stremetelmy anchored
off Varna, opposite Prince Ferdi-
nand palace. The commander re-
quested supplies, which were imme-
diately granted, and the destroyer
sailed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Anti-Gambling Spirit in Mexico.

Mexico City.-It is stated that no
more gambling licenses will be issued
after August l, when all existing 4
censes expire. Governor lands Of the
Federal District, announces that ne
is determined to extirpate gambling
in this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
dead From Inhaling Fumes.

Chattanooga, Tenn Warner Carr,
aged seventeen years, was found dead
and two other boys, Floyd Long and
Rob Rose, unconscious from the eff
fects Of inhaling the fumes from the
Citico furnace.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
DESTROYED by Fire.

Owensboro, Ky.-The greensboro
Wagon Works were destroyed by
fire. Loss $4,000, covered by in
surance. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by spontaneous combus-
ton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Artesian Well.

Longbeach, Mississippi, has an ar
tesian we'll, which has just been ac-
cepted from the contractors, that
throws a four-inch stream of $50 gall
Ions of pure water per minute.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13
Big Sioux on Rise.

Sioux City, lathe Big Sioux riv-'
er is higher than It has been in twenty
years and general alarm exists along
its banks for fifty miles above Sioux
City.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-13

Premium for Japanese Bonds.
Berlic. The new japanese loan Of
$50, 900, 900 was quoted at quarter
Of ! point premium on the Bourse.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
RIVERSIDE.
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue and
they will receive prompt attention and
publcatio

William H. Davidson, who has been a
years died AZ his home 81 River avenue
this morning Mr. Davidson was well and
most favorably known in the sporting
fraternities throughout New England. He
retired few wears ago and came 10 this
place. where he and his wife. who is the
daughter or Edward Horton have made
many friends for both were ever ready
with time and cash 10 assist any and all
who were IN need His funeral will he
held "wednesday afternoon at l5o o'clock
Frederick A. Manchester died at his
home on Adams avenue last evening.
Mr. Manchester had been sick but
short time cholera morbus being the
cause OF his death His funeral will be
held Thursday at the residence OF his son
Chauncey at Warren at IL o'clock
Miss Ella. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles CRUDE Of this place. is one OF the
special attractions at the Forest Casino
at Rocky Point this week. She has as
sumed as stage title Thelma Anderson
Miss CRUDE has made decided hit in her
dancing speciality. She was among the
dancers that made such hit at the DEM
onstration in the Providence Opera
House last winter.
A man who for a number Of years has
made an EFFORT 10 sell liquor In a building
on Pawtucket avenue started In 20 do
Just little traffic on the sly short
time ago. He was called upon by Chief Of
Police Adams and sergeant Bickford yes
terday and was told by them 10 shut up
shop and TO be sure and keep shut. He
obeyed
Burnside Council OF American Mechan-
les will meet in Grubes hall this evening
The Mayors club are talking OF having
another outing.
Chief OF Police Adams made a call up
on a firm yesterday Today the frm is
taking their effects 10 the city OF Provi-
dence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
PAWTUCKET.

Owing 10 the failure of the police 10 se-
cure persons willing 10 testify in the cases
against the women taken from the
houses recently rsided were discontinued
in the district court yesterday
The excursion Of the poor children ~
the city 10 Crescent Park yesterday was
one Of the rnerrie-t OF the season. II re-
quired l2 cars TO take the youngsters 10
the Park where every good thing was en-
joyed. Overseer OF the Poor Peckham was
a busy but a happy man all day.
There will he a hand concert at Slater
Memorial Park tomorrow night
The First Baptist church OF this city
will observe the Tooth anniversary OF its
organization on Sunday. August eth.
city Solicitor Blodgett Is expected 10
ask the board of aldermen tomorrow
night 10 allow him 10 Ale a bill I'm equity
against the New York. New Haven e
Hartford Railroad company for failing 10
make repairs on Donsdale avenue bridge.
Herbert German. who was assaulted on
Main street some time ago was able 10
return home from the hospital to his
home on saturday last
Miss Maude Alice Weeden and Elliott
~. Thompson will be married on Tuesday.
August %
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
ARRAVAL OF THE FLEET

The feet was OF the harbor entrance
shortly after . o'clock. and at quarter
past that hour was slowly steaming in
by the Wentworth. II was but a few
moments after half past nine when the
vessels dropped anchor OF the new yard.
At that hour the ideal weather con-
dItions had changed slightly. The sky
had become somewhat overcast with hazy
clouds, but a dog day sultriness was
tempered by cool air from the sea
At the navy yard the final touches were
given to everything ready for the con-
ference the whole preparations serving
also 10 give 10 the guests a fine specimen
or American comfort Admiral Mead to-
DAY impaired the last strictest instruc-
tions 10 insure the perfect secrecy OF the
meetings and the arrangements are such
that the members OF the peace commits
sion vile within the navy yard will be
watched closer than the cardinals during
the last conclave for the election OF the
pope
The program as officially mapped out
BY Third Assistant Secretary OF state
Peirce. Rear Admiral Meade, command
ant OF the Portsmouth navy yard, and
Gov John McT.ane. for the official recep-
tion OF the peace envoys was carried out
without modification or hindrance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
FIRE LOSS
REACHES
$5OO,OO0

New York. Aug s.-strenuous efforts
were made hy- the management Of the
Delaware, Lsckawsnna and Western rail-
road today 20 bring into New York The
thousands ~ commuters whose homes are
along its route and 10 overcome the
handicap imposed by the destruction 81
the roads station. ferry slips and partial
loss OF two ferrvhoats last night.
The Lsckawanns railroads trains were
diverted 10 the stations or the Erie and
Pennsylvania railroads in Jersey City A
hundred extra trolley cars were sent
through the suburban section OF New Jer-
sey 10 bring the commuters TO the
Newark station of tho Pennsylvania rail-
road
II IL estimated that the loss 20 the
Backawanna railroad hy the fire will he
100000. To repair the damage every
mechanic on the line who can be spared
will be ordered 20 come 20 Hoboken. and
II was announced that Within n week the
Lacka wanna road will I've able 10 handle
It's own traffic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
The News Of the State

admitted several Wills 10 probate Other
matters Of probate were transacted.
Massasoit Encampment OF Odd Fellows
met al Odd Fellows hall last evening. A
good attendance OF members were present
and considerable amount OF business
was transacted.
Miss Eta B. Saunders left here yester-
day for weeks visit in New Hampshire.
Tobin Post, @. A. r.. held their month
ly business meeting at Grand Army hali
last night The earlier part OF the evening
was devoted 10 business after which So
cisl exercises were enjoyed
The oyster dealers will commence 10
dredge for their oysters next month ana
all expect this season TO be the most sue
cessful in the history OF the business. The
various dealers all had good luck In set
ting out the seed oysters and good crop
Is expected ss result
The National Biscuit CO are 10 enter
tain the ladies' OF the town al the town
hall. tomorrow afternoon Representa-
tives of the company arrived in town yes
terday. and the various grocery stores
were decorated in the interest OF the
company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08
WARREN.

The construction of tho cofferdam at
Kelly's bridge was commenced last week.
end will be pusha I'll forward rapidly to
completion. Considerable difficulty will
probably be experienced In setting the
cofferdam owing TO the rocky. and un-
even bottom at this point As soon as II Il
get In place II Will be double planked. so
as 20 withstand the action OF the water
and make II doubly safe. against the
strong current As soon Al this portion Of
the work Is completed the extent ~ the
damage can be ascertaned. and the work
OF rebuilding the pier can be finished
William NJ Ransom, n local man. Is in
charge OF the work Mr. Ransom. is n
member of the nrm OF Hoadley a RAN
som. bridge engineers of Providence. r.
l.
The town council and court of probate
met az The council cfTHr1ber IN the swon
hail yesterday afternoon The council re-
ceived and audited reports and transacted
numerous other matters. pertaining 10 the
towns interest The court Of probate sp-
pointed guardians 20 several estates and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-08-08

parked In the lower end OF ocean street
ana the muster started Immediately. so
mat there Will be no delay. There will
be at leatt six companies at this muster.
and possibly eight. the committee says.
suitable banners. 20 be provided by the
Old Home and Improvement association.
will be trophies for the muster and other
contests. One Judge will be appointed
from the membership OF each company.
and the drawing for playing positions
will take place az the engine house Of
the Volunteers. No. l. a. noon Thursday.
Aug. 81. II the companies are not rep
resented then some one will be detailed
20 draw for them.
The committee accepted with thanks tho
generous orfeY OF the use Of the reel OF
the Cataract. No. 2. OF Lakewood.
The Volunteer FIRE company. No. /. has
appointed Henry Shurtler captain Of the
bucket brigade team. and ne r. selecting
his men TO begin drilling at once.
The whole village is ago over the re-
ported arrest OF one az the local business
men, said 10 have been caught in a COM
promising situation with one OF his female
employees by a police officer. As this
man has been heard 10 speak con-
temptuously of the integrity OF the police
and even the judicial system OF the town.
the outcome is being watched with
blNnh h'al VI HlN'iFSAs phlhl'AinIiN pN INV
women folk, who are scandalized that
such actions as reported are allowed 20
20 on in their midst
Whether the arrest actually took place
or not Is hard to ascertain today. as
Chief OF Police Bigbee Is out OF town
but IL is certain that no such person has
been brought before Judge Henry A.
Palmer UP 10 today and the alleged
offender is about the village
The regular meeting OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary OF the VOLUNTEER Fire company
was held in Firemens hall last night and
plans for Old Home Week discussed.
The Pawtuxet Canoe club had a special
meeting last night 10 make arrangements
for the suxiliarys whist and hop tonight
and did not decide the place for the club
regatta. Aug. 26th.
IT may be held off the Edgewood Yacht
club. however. as the water Is smoother
there than of the Rhode Island club. and
there is also more room than in the Paw
tuxet river. The club favored having the
old home week river carnival illumination
OH Tuesday evening, Aug 10Th, rather
than Monday night.
Mrs Charles Law and Miss Emeline
Law are spending their vacation at Nan
tucket.