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The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
hloolSSlRPl STATE
HAPPENINGS
ITEMS OF INTEREST From All
SECTIONS.
AN EPIToME OF TIE NEWS
Oulled From the Important Happen
tngs Throughout the State During
the Past Week and Reviewed In
Brief.
Good Attendance.

The Board of Trustees of the Mis-
srsslppi Agricultural and Mechanical
College held a meeting at the office
OF he governor, the object being to
hear and to receive the report Of the
president of the college, Hon. J. c..
Hardy. The members pres ent, in ad-
diton to the governor and President
Hardy, were: Messrs. Dockery, of
fernando; Hogan and Norment, of
starkville; Wainwright, of Stonewall j;
Dem, of Macon, and Whitfield of
jackson. Three Or four members of
the Board were not present. The re
port Of the president was full and
ecmplete, and, according to State Su-
perintendent of Education Whitfield
was one of the most interesting pa
pefs that has been submitted here in
long time. It showed that the af-
fairs in the great institution are in
fue shape, and that the attendance
7S9, is the largest in the history of
the good work in all departments, and
the future of the institution promises
to be great.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
The Enterprise Bank Wreck.

Pittsburg, Pa.-The Pennsylvania
Development Company, which con-
trols the Santa Fe, Mexican Central
railroad and other enterprises in New
Mexico, owes the Enterprise National
Bank between 100000 and $5O0,OOO.
The books Of the company have been
audited and correspond with those in
the bank. When asked regarding the
audit, w. c. Hagan, Secretary and
Treasurer, said the report was incor-
rect. 1t was learned to-day that per
haps $S25,000 would be saved from
the wreck Of the bank, which means
little for the $500 depositors who had
So, 100000 on deposit.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
BROWN ESTIMATES
1O,175,OOO BALES
AFTER A THOROUGH INvESTI-
CATION OF PRESENT CROP.
A CROP DISASTER PREVAILS
States Of Mississippi, Louisiana, Ark
ansas, Texas and Indian Territory,
Show Smallest Crop on Record per
Acre.

Shortly before midnight last night,
w. p. Brown sent out the following
estimate of the cotton crop of 1906
06 and the worlds consumption
needs:
~ have recently made thorough
investigation Of the present cotton
crop, for the purpose of making an
estimate, l have sent inquiries, both
by wire and letter, to the very best
planters, ginners, merchants and
bankers, thoroughly distributed in ev-
cry eotSon-growing county and parish
in the cotton belt, and have also sent
out some special agents. Based on the
information received. I estimate this
years cotton crop at 10,175,000 bales
(commercial). This includes this
years growth, linters, city crop, and
what old cotton may have been car
ried over from last year and marketed
into this crop.
MY estimate by states is as fol-
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Indicted for Fraud.

st. Louis. Two indictments were
returned by the federal grand jury
against A. G. Lewis, president Of the
Peoples U. S. Bank and publisher of
the Woman's Magazine and Woman :
Farm Journal. One indictment chare
ed scheme to defraud in using the
mails to induce persons to subscribe
for stock and deposit money in the
bank. The other charges conspira-
cy to defraud the government out of
large sums of money in postage on the
two publications of the Lewis Pub.
fishing Company.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Judge Catchings Resigns.

Widespread regret is expressed at
the resignation Of Hon. Oliver w.
Catchings, Of the office of Circuit
Judge Of the Ninth District. Mem
hers Of the bar Of the district as well
ac citizen generally dislike to surren-
der this popular and able jurist. No
man who has filled the Office in recent
years has discharged the duties more
fearlessly and capably than Judge
Catchings. He ascended the bench
less than a year ago, and during that
short time has achieved much in the
way of reform and improved condi-
Sons, although without having made
any special declaration regarding re-
form in any way.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Oil Workers on Strike.

Houston, Textile strike against
reduction in wages of 50 cents a
day went into effect at Humble, Sara
toga, Sour Lake and S,indletop, the
Guffey and the Sun Companies and
the Bass and Eastman being affected.
About $50 men Are out. Drillers were
not cut but went out on the score
that they needed experienced help.
CRANBERRY and Smith decided not te
cut and the men continued to work.
The other companies have decided te
continue paying the present standard
for time.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

Roanoke, Va, Dec. g. Mrs. j. K.
sumbarg, the wife Of a Northern
1ethodist preacher in Floyd county,
,ropped dead during service in Lo-
ust Grove church last night. A pro-
racted revival has been in progress
Vt Locust Grove, and last night was
he forty-second night Of the meeting.
While Rev. Mr. Rumbarg was making
an earnest appeal for penitents wave
OF excitement swept the congregation
and among those who joined in the
shouting was the minister's wife. The
excitement killed her.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Bank Awaits . Receiver.

Mexico City.-The Catholic Bank
an institution operating under an
Arizona charter, and at the outset pa.
tronized by the high clergy, who il
is said, withdrew their deposits some
time ago, has closed it's doors. There
was no RIM on the bank, which has
simply refused to do business pendin=
the appointment Of receiver. It is
said that the bank has some $780,
900 deposits, mostly Of the poor class
Of people. Manager Meyer is said tf
be in New York on business connected
with the institution.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Diocesan Collere.

Bishop Theo Bratton of the Epis-
opal church has returned from 1
mission tour of the state, during
which he accomplished some good
work IN behalf Of the endowment fund
Being raised for the purpose of estab-
fishing diocesan college. Since in
augurating this campaign Bishop
Bratton has secured pledges amount
ing to nearly $4,000, and the move
ment will be energetically pushed un-
I'll sufficient sum is secured to
launch the institution. It is hoped
that the work will be in such shape
that work on the college can be COM
menced within the next year or 50.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Roosevelt to Australians.

New York Octavious C. Beale
president allied Manufacturers AS
sociation of Australia, who recently
called on President Roosevelt at Wash
ington, has received the following
message from the president to the Aus
tralian people: "Neyt to my own ma
tion, | am interested in the progress
success and safety Of Australia, the
great democratic island continent
Tell them wish them all good things
Open your doors to immigration. Be-
ware of keeping your far north empty
encourage an influx there Of southern
Europeans. They will cultivate that
rich country and become good Austria
lians. That is my message.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Receipts Nearly One Half.

Cotton receipts for the week as pro-
mulgased by the Meridian Cotton Ex-
change show decided falling off even
over the week previous, and largely
over the corresponding week for last
season. For the week ending Thurs
lay night 2,112 bales were received.
For the previous week the number was
$40, a difference Of 1902. The to-
al receipts to date for this season
are given at 39,154, against 1927
bales for the corresponding period
asst year, or difference OF 28.073.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Troops in Mutiny.

Berlin.-A special to the Lokal An
zeiger from Eyltkuhnen, on the east,
ern frontier Of East Prussia, says
that the Eighth regiment Of Russian
Dragons in the adjacent town Of Wei
kowest Russian Poland, has been in
s.ate Of mutiny since yesterday,
threatening death to the officers un-
less the pay of the men is raised.
Troops have been requested from Kov
40. The Lokal Anzgeiger also prints
dispatch from Warsaw saying that
the Fourteenth regiment of Dragons
at 0stroleka, Russian Poland, has
mutinied.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Battle With Yucatan Indians.

Merida, Yucatan.- Word has reach
ed this city Of fight between a party
Of rebel Indians, troop Of soldiers
and the employees of the Quintana
Roo Development Company, in the
territory Of Quintana Roo. Seven of
the Indians were killed and many are
thought to have been wounded. The
troops had three privates killed and
several wounded. This is the frs.
time in many months that any of the
Maya Indians have shown disposi
ton to commit depredations.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Exhibitors Organize.

The several exhibitors at the Mis-
sissippi Industrial Exposition met in
Senate Chamber Of the old Capitol for
she purpose of effecting an organiza-
tion Of exhibitors, to be known as the
Mississippi Exhibitors Association,
and which resulted in the election of
B. F. Howard, Of Gulfport, as Pres
ident, and Mrs. G. S. Everts, of Ridge
land, as Secretary. The object Of the
association is to advertise the re-
sources Of the state and to better serve
the intents Of the exhibitors Of farm,
garden and orchard produces.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Big Rise in the Ohio.

Evansville, Ind. The Ohio river
here rose over seven feet during the
past "a hours, and will continue to
rise A stage of 80 feet is expected,
which is near the danger line Thous-
ands of logs along Green river viii
be lost. Many thousands of acres of
corn near Owensboro, KY, are under
water. The Wabash river is rising
rapidly.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Italians for the South.

Rome Foreign Minister Titton'
received Baron Mayor des Planches
the Italian ambassador to the United
States. The ambassador lengthily er
lighter d oignar Tistcni about the
condition Of Itaiian migrants in the
United States, pointing ort to ths
For~ign Minister the hest way t.
.e'iol~te ..i.oir cond tien, especially
by directing them to S utaern agri-
cultural states.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
New England Company Bankrupt.

Chattanooga, Tenn.-A special tc
the News from Rome, Ca, says that
the New England Company was
brought into Court as insolvent bank
rupts. The company was founded
fifteen years ago, owned $4,000 acres
Of land in Dade county, Ga, was capi-
talized at 100000 and founded the
town Of New England City, Ga. The
claims held by the creditors will ag-
gregate $150,000. The promoters of
the company were for the most part
Eastern capitalists.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Monument Unveiled.

The beautiful Confederate monu-
nent, the result Of months of loyal
forts on the part Of veterans and
Daughters of the Confederacy, was
unveiled at Carrollton. An immense
'rowd witnessed the unveiling. Not
n any other occasion since the Car
oil Rifles, Company K of the Elev-
nth Missississippi Regiment, was
mustered into the Confederate SER
ice, has much a spirit of patriotic
,nhusiasf pervaded all classes of the
,eople, as was evidenced.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Both Legs Cut of.

While making a coupling in the
ards Of the Gulf and Ship Island
abroad at Hattiesburg, Gus Green,
+, young switehman, stumbled and fell
'nder the moving cars, both legs be-
ng severed, one above and one below
he knee. The injured man was at once
'emoved to the Gulf and Ship Island
hospital. It is not expected that he
an live.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Life Prisoner Pardoned.

Columbus, o. Gov Herrick issued
q Thanksgiving pardon to Jefferson
Shanks Of Miami county, who was
sent UP for life July 6, 1893, for muir
der. He has acted as coachman for
the warden for the past twelve years.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Oil Warehouses Burned.

Kansas City, Mo.-The warehouse
ci the Standard Oil Company at Kan
sas avenue and Baird street, Armour
dale, Kan, was destroyed by fire to-
day, causing loss Of $175,000.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Arm is Jerked From His Body.

M. Hansberry, employed in the saw
mill of j. 7. Arnold & Co., at Silver
Greek, sustained probably fatal inju-
ries while at work at the plant. He
was caught in belt and one arm
jerked from the body and one leg so
badly injured that ampntation will be
necessary. 1t is thought also that ne
sustained internal injuries.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Valdosta. Ga. The death

Valdosta, Ca The death sentence
was again imposed upon ]. G. Raw
lings, his sons Milton and Jesse, and
the negro Alf Moore, all convicted
of the murder Of the Carter children
last June.
New York. The effect Of the strike
Of telegraphers IN Russia was first
felt in this country when cable COM
panies announced that messages for
Russia in Europe would be accepted
only subject to delay.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Senator Bardo Coming.

Lima, Peru. Senator Felipe Bar
10, Peruvian minister to the United
States and brother of the president
# Peru, left here by steamer accom-
anied by his wife, for Panama, Oh
is way to Washington.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Annual Estimates.

The Vicl1sburg Cotton Exchange
made public the annual cotton crop
estimate. somewhat belated, but on
fine. The average estimate Of the
forty-four members is 100000 bales
for the present crop, the lowest being
below 100000 and the highest TO-
100000.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
..1O.175.O00

Total. :. :. :. :. -. 10,175, 900
My INVESTIGATION shows that we
have practically a crop disaster in
Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas,
three fourths of Texas and Indian
Territory. Oklahoma, Tennessee and
Alabama have Jared somewhat bet
ter, though the yield in those states
is very light. Georgia, the Carolinas
and Florida have good crops, / win
say, somewhat above the average, but
taking the belt as a whole I feel sure
that the number Of pounds of seed
cotton produced this year per acre,
will prove one of the smallest on rec
ord. The principal cause for the light
yield in the gulf states was an uR-
precendented we. spring, which is al
ways disastrous to a cotton crop, for
the reason that the crop can not be
properly cnlticated.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Sanitary Work Extended.

Panama. The sanitary department
has extended its work to Chepo, forty
miles awav, where recently few cas-
Is Of yellow fever occurred among
the foreigners employed in making
the government road
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Montrose Prosperous.

The Montrose Lumber Company has
'ound an excellent supply of water at
depth Of 800 feet
The new $4,000 school building is
hearing completion. In few days
Contractor B. F. Annis will turn it
,ver to the Building Committee.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Forty Thousand Dollar Contract.

At a meeting of the city council Of
Gulfport, the contract for sewerage
amounting to $4,000, was awarded to
A. L. Patterson & Co., Of Macon, Ca,
and bonds for this work were issued
some time ago.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Eighty-Nine Indictments.

Circuit Court in Jasper County ad-
iourned at Paulding after session of
Ten days. There were eighty-nine in
dictments by the Grand Jury and 35
convictions, but no indictments were
-eturned for murder or other serious
crimes.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

Shawnee, Ok. Robbers wrecked the
safe Of the Citizens National Bank at
Owl, I. T.. and escaped with over
$1,000. The bank is owned by Beard
Eros. of Shawnee.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

: Chicago. Mrs. Anna Merrill, wild
" Of the late Bishop Stephen N
lsrrill, who died in New Jersey, Nov
u, died in this city.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

Under a new policy decided on by
the war department, officers Of the
commissary department are to be
taught to bake bread, and will be Civ
en- practical instructions In cooking.
As they complete their course they
will be sent ont among the troops to
instruct the soldiers.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

Joseph w. Lee, formerly consul
general to Panama and recently Iap-
pointed minister to Ecuador. sailed
from New York for his new post on
December 2nd.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

London. King Edward has decided
to confer the order of merit on both
Field Marslai 0yama and Admiral
Togo.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07
Four Blocks Burned.

Petersburg, Ind Fire destroyed
four business blocks in the center OF
the town. Loss $4,000.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07

While in Washington Col. Cotton
will make general report to Seereta-
ry Taft on his work in San Domingo.
He informed Secretary Taft that Of
the revenue collected he has some
thing like $6OO,00O,0oO deposited in
bank, after paying all current ex-
pense. Col. Cotton advised the Sec
retary that the Dominion govern
ment has found that It can run out
about AS per cent Of the revenues
Col. Cotton had long conference
with Secretary Root respecting af-
fairs in Santo Domingo. The Secre-
tary in preparing to urge speedy ae-
ton by the Senate upon the Domin-
lean treaty submitted at the last ses-
sion. Before the end Of the calendar
year a considerable sum Of money
will have accumulated in New York
IS a result Of Col. Coltou's customs
collections, and foreign creditors will
naturally be anxious for the distribu-.
ton, which can only be ordered by
congress.
The Brandon news., 1905-12-07


Colonel Clare i !: X. Edwards. Chief
u fhe Bureau Of Ins,llar Affairs, ia
AIS annual report 60 the Secretary Of
war, states that the three most i'm
portant needs Of the Philippine Is
ianas today are market, the oppor-
tunlty tor farmers to borrow money
at reasonable rates Of interest and
adequate transportation facilities.
PROVISIONS for the latter has been
made by Congress. He says the first
OF these needs insofar as it may be
provided for by the reduction OF the
Dingley tariff on Philippine products,
gained the consideration Of the Con
gress In its last days, and q nine to
one verdict in favor Of the PROPOSE
ton was given, but too late to be e.
nally acted upon by either the House
or the Senate. The report recites that
1t IS understood that there is consid
cradle apprehension that this will in
erfere with The sugar and tobacco in
iussries in this country, but the belief
expressed that with possibly one or
wo exceptions the congressman who
lad the opportunity to study the sub
sct first in hand this summer were
generally convinced that there is need
ess apprehension on the part of the
interests that any damage would OBJ
ain.
Public Printer Stillings, who. has
ust assumed office, has stamped his
'isapproval of the symposium busi-
iess," or money lending associations
the big public printery, and here
lfter under no circumstances will the
ymposiums be again permitted to
flourish there. Mr.. Stillings proposes
to. clean up the whole business Of
money lending in short but effective
manner. Not onl y does he propose
0 force the payment Of existing
symposium" debts, but legitimate
lebts of every kind. He does not be-
leve that man Or woman can do a
air days work If harassed with
'ebts. It has been shown conclusive
y that borrowers Of money at 2 per
'ent per week can not hold up long,
md it has also been made public that
several Of the managers and treasu-
"ers Of these money lending concerns
have mismanaged affairs, and their
friends and families, to say nothing
Of the stockholders, made to suffer.
Universal observance of President
Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclama-
ton was had here. The departure Of
the president and his family for day
at his country place at Plain Dealing,
Va, had not been announced in ad-
vance, although the plans for the day
on the part Of the members Of the
Cabinet and their families did not
contemplate any White House func-
tion. Church services were held, and
generous provisions made for the poor
General interest was attracted to the
several football games at which the
local university teams contested. The
day was crisp and bright, and thou
sands went to the Benning Race
Track for the special holiday card.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt ac-
companied by two of their children.
Archie and Ethel, left Washington
TO spend Thanksgiving at Plain Deal
ing, Va. Plain Dealing. is near the
town Of Rapidan, which is seventy
nine miles from Washington, and was
recently purchased by Mrs. Roose-
velt. Two cooks from the White
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-08-12

A regular meeting of the board OF
school inspectors of the township OF
L'Anse was held 10 the Town Hall,
in the Township Clerks Office, Mon
day, Aug. 7th 1905 in the afternoon.
The meeting was called to order
by A. Menge, sec'y of the board.
On motion ofMason, supported by
Rambaud, Trustee Tracy was ap-
pointed to act as president pro tenn
at this meeting. Carried.
There were present Treasurer
Mason, Trustees Rambaud and
Tracy, and Sec'y. A. Menge.
Absent:-President Seifert.
The census lists and secretary's
reports were read and received, and
ordered to be forwarded to S. o.
Clinton, county school commissioner,
by the secretary.
On motion Of Mason, supported by
Rambaud, that the reports as read
be approved. Carried. All ayes.
On motion and support the meet
ing adjourned.
AUGUST MENaE. Secy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-08-12
School Board Proceedings.

lorFIcIALl
An adjourned regular meeting OF
the board of education, of the town
ship of L'Anse, was held in the
Town Hall, in the Township Clerks
Office, on Monday, Aug. 7th, 1905, at
3 o'clock p. m.
The meeting was called to order
by president pro tenn Tracy.
There were present; Treasurer
Mason, Trustees Rambaud and
Tracy and Sec. Menge.
Absent: President Seifert.
The minutes Of the meeting of
July Gath, 1905. were read and ap.
proved as read.
On motion Of Mason, supported
by Ranibaud, that Superintendent
Davis be instructed to visit the sew
eralschool houses and grounds in
the district and report the approx
mate cost of repairing said school
houses and grounds. Carried, all
ayes.
On motion Of Rambaud, support
ed by Mason, that Frank Collins be
engaged as truant officer for the
L'Anse schools for the ensuing year
at salary of twenty-five (s25. OO)
dollars. Ayes: Mason, Rambaud:
Tracy and Menge. Nays: None.
On motion of Mason, supported
by Rambaud, the L'Anse Sentinel
was awarded the contract to publish
the proceedings of the board OF ed
ucation for the ensuing year, at
salary OF $1,000 per annum, to be
paid quarterly.
Ayes: Rambaud, Tracy and Menge
Nays None.
On motion of Rambaud, supported
by Menge. that the salary of the
treasurer be $50. 90 for the ensuing
term and paid quarterly. Ayes:
Rambaud, Tracy and Mepge Excused
from voting, Mason Nays: none.
On motion Of Mason, supported by
Rambaud, that the salary of the
secretary be $4,000 for the ensuing
term, and paid quarterly, Ayes;
Mason, Rambaud, and Tracy texcus-
ed from voting Menge) Nays none. !
On motion ofMenge, supported by
Mason, meeting adjourned subject 70
call. All ayes.
ArsUs-. Mrser, Sec.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-08-12
Said He Was No Freak.

A dispatch states that a Detroit
doctor had letter recently from a
man up where the jack pines flourish.
He wrote that he was trouble d with
a growing deafness and talked OF
going to see the doctor. The latter
replied that he thought from the
statement given him that the trouble
was in the middle ear. Back came
this with two stamps to insure de-
livery:
what do you take me fora ring
streaked highho2 How many ears
do you think I've got? Don't get
gay with me, talking about middle
ear. What / have may be long, but
there are only two OF them and I'm
not looking for doctor that will
treat me for from three to half
dozen and charge me accordingly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-08-12

Ernest Fenske, employed as o
cook In one OF the Holt Lumber
company's camps in Stannard town
ship, was arrested few days age
by Deputy Game Warden W. A.
Jamison, for killing deer and having
venison inl his possession during the
closedeseason. It is alleged that be
had been making practice Of serv.
Ing venison in the camp. He was
taken before Justice Crull, OF Bruces
Crossing. He plead guilty and was
fined $25 and costs, which he paid.
Fenske is the first game law violat-
or to be apprehended in the town
ship OF Stannard. His offense is one
Of the worst and be got of easily.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-08-12
(sDaily. fDaIly except sunday.)

IMPORTANTLY pounde Of baggage will b
q half ticket. All in excess of such free allow
anee win Be charged for in accordance with pub
lie hdtarih
Always mark name and destination on bag
gage, and make . note of the number Of the
check. which Will aid identification and recovery
In case Of loss.
Fortickets, time tables and other In
E. p. SCHULTZ,
Ticket Agent,
pAnge, Mich