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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

~ uSSIA has several beaten gener-
ais at the present time, and the
question is what will eventually
become OF them, says Pearson's
Weekly.
The land of the Great Bear has seldom
permitted the leaders of her army and
navy TO long survive their downfall. not
withstanding statements to the contrary
and there are several instances of Rus
slams, once shining lights in barrack
rooms and navai-dock yards, who have
taken leave of life both obscureiy and
tragically.
famous general, at one time honored all
over Russia. died by his own hand at a
German gambling spa. He had erred
during the Russo-Turkish war of 1S77-S,
and in consequence the troops under his
command had met with an unexpected
disaster.
After the war the general left st.
Petersburg in disgrace, and. under an
assumed name. took up his residence in
gambling places, and when he had
come to his last penny he became a
handy man" eking out bare exist
ence by running errands, doing odd jobs
and distributing bills.
Being unable to recover his self-respect
and manhood, he sought release by sui
eide. He shot himself at a gambling
spa, and when his body was searched not
a single coin was found upon him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
DIDN'T WAIT FOR THE PICTURES

General Grant records a good story
that used to amuse him greatly of
certain rough carpenter who accom-
panied ''Stonewau" Jackson In many of
his marches.
On one occasion. when he was making
a rapid movement he came to a deep
stream; the bridge had been burned, and
IL was necessary 1t should be restored
as soon as possible.
Jackson sent for his engineers and the
carpenter. telling them what was re-
quired. and the engineers retired to their
tents to prepare their plans.
Two hours later the carpenter re-
ported:
''Gineral. that bridge is finished, but
them picters amt come yet."-Chicago
Record-He -ald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

the Indian who went turkey hunting,
and divided the game in accordance
with the white mans proposition.
won't repeat the story, but you will
recollect that the white man got all
the turkeys. Some business part
nerships and great many domestic
partnerships are managed in this
way, and that sort of thing usually
ends in dissolution. IL you succeed
in life you've got to play square with
your partner. and particularly SO to
the one with: whom you've made
life contract, solemnly signed and
sealed in the presence of the repre-
sentative of the Almighty. Give her
control of tins home and let her un-
derstand that she is responsible for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
A Wonderful Sword.

ut was indeed truly wonderful
sword, for as my host went on to ex-
plain, the gentlemen OF this period were
extremely proud of their swords, and
their ability to WELD them.
Why said my host, almost any
Korean can tell you the legend OF the
two gentlemen. who while walking, were
discussing the relative merits of their
swords, when one OF them, who had
become quite heated during the CONVEX
sation, raised his sword high above his
head and swung it with such rapidity.
accuracy, and tremendous force. that
he cut completely in two a coolie, who
happened to be passing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

sens the individual responsibility.
and the stimulus to individual saw
ing when compared with the first
mentioned plan. But it's a good
scheme, nevertheless. and vastly SUI
'perior to the mendicant or allowances
methods.
never believed in the plan of CIV
ing all ones salary to ones wife any
more than believe it right for the
husband to keep all OF it himself.
In the first place, it throws upon her
a burden that properly belongs to
him. In part at least, and, in the
second place. 1t makes it necessary
Tor him to ask her for what he needs,
and too often he may be required to
explain his needs In detail before he
gets 1t. Some men are so weak that
they need restraint of this kind, and
for such this method is commend
able, but for man with ayerage
backbone it's humiliating to have to
ask his wife for money even IL he
has voluntarily placed himself In
durance. 1t reverses the position Of
mendicancy and is harder on a man
than woman, because In her case
1t has the sanction of the ages. I
believe in woman's Independence,
but | don't believe in reversing the
traditional relations Of the sexes. It
lis possible to give your wife freedom
without enslaying yourself, and a
certain amount of starch in your
spinal column Is just as important
under the conditions have suggest
ed as in any other situation, domes-
tic or otherwise. know a man
whose wife allows him barely enough
to.pay car fare, and when he wants
more he has to make an itemized
requisition. She is unquestionabiy
his superior as financial manager,
and Is saving money. feat he never
was able to accomplish. But he is
unhappy. Her thrift should be a
blessing TO him, but blessings may
become curses If they are worked
overtime. He might have taken ad-
vantage of her greater thrift and at
the same time preserved his self
respect if he had reserved 10 himself
a sufficient amount for his necessary
personal expenses and a margin for
the unexpected
Now, my boy, just one more word
before ! toddle OF to bed. Consider
your wife as your equal-in every
respect She may not be in some,
but she is entitled to the considUa-
ton Consult her about your affairs,
tell her your troubles that are worth
telling at all, and take no liberties
yourself you are not willing to grant
her, and now, with love to your dear
girl, much for yourself, 1 will bid
you goodnight.
Affectionately,
JOHN SNEED.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

\" He necessity of presence of mind
or a passport was made evident
u TO Burton Holmes by an exper-
ience he had in Roquefort.
France, not long ago.
Roquefort Is noted for it's cheese and
caves, In which the cheese is stored
while IL "ripens." The restrictions plac-
ed On visitors from other countries are
very severe. for the art of cheese max
ing is secret
ION my recent visit there" said Mr..
Holmes, II was met at the station by
very courteous official. with a great
deal of uniform, who inquired as to my
passport. OF course, / told him that /
was an American citizen, and that L
had passport As / was leaving. aft
er most interesting and smelly after
noon. the same polite official met me and
said:
His worship the mayor desires to
speak with Monsieur Holmes
81 followed him to the mayors office,
only to meet the same lines of ques-
lions from his Worship that the officer
had asked at the station, and to these.
i gave my former answers. Then he
asked to see my passport. l opened my
gage, to find that my passports from
the United States Government were In
my trunk. which / had left In another
town.
AS ] was about to explain my pre-
dicament i saw an old letter of credit
Fortunately, 1t was one of those wonder
ful documents used by some of our
banking houses. beautiful steel engrav-
ed green border heavily shaded black
Ink lettering. and large red seal.
1T surely looked formidable enough
10 be official. AS the chances We're all
In my favor that neither the mayor nor
his official could read English, 1 hand
ed him the letter of credit.
He took IL. looked it over, turned 1t
over, and. thanking me very profusely
for the trouble / had been put II. hand
ed IL back. assuring me that great
mistake had been made. IL It had not
been for this happy thought / I'M
doubtedly would have been detained sew
eral days until 1 could prove that was
not In the cheese business
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Kept on Walking.

That he proved his skill. and the
temper Of his steel. will be seen. for as
the story has 1t the blow was so dex-
terously struck. and the sword so keen
that the coolie. entirely unaware of
what had happened, continued his walk
down the street, and It was not until
he attempted 20 turn Il corner that he
discovered he was cut, for in turning
the corner he fell apart
Mr.. Holmes says, from appearances,
one would almost believe the sword ca
pable of performing this feat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
Cut in 7wo and
Did Not Knou If

e" he arnor of a Korean gentle
man of the sixteenth century.
was indeed wonderful" says
Mr.. Burton Holmes. the
siobe-trotter. 1T was while dining at
the house of prominent official at
Seoul that 1 heard the following story
relative to its merits:
After dinner my host led the way to
large room. which was quite filed
with ancient armor OF Korea and
China. Pokes. swords, and cutlasses of
every description we're there, many
pieces of which were centuries old.
Picking up one odd sword (the handle
OF which was quite long enough for one
to grasp with both hands, he explained
that 1t was the weapon OF a Korean
gentleman of the sixteenth century.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

ing, the other OF the buying and SELL
ing. Each in his respective sphere
would be supreme. but the profits
would be yours jointly. to be held
in bulk, reinvested for your joint in
terest or equally divided as you
might elect. With modification the
same system may be applied to the
domestic partnership, the husband
holding the position of senior, the
wife that of junior partner. The
husbands department is his bust
ness. the wife's is the home. The
one produces revenue. the other does
not, analogous to the selling and
accounting departments of the COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
Japan Is Very Harsh.

Japan is very harsh on her defeated
officers, both naval and military. Dur
ing the present war in the Far East a
naval lieutenant. who failed to carry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

Fourth Letter in d Series From d Father to His
Son-The Young Man Is Tod That 1t
Will Put Money in His Pocket and Peace
Into His Soul If He Takes His Young
Helpndte Into financial Partnerships :. :.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15

Copyright. 1906. by ca.Dar S. yo..or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
Hanqmshed Generals
Haze Hopeless Future

uSsIA has several beaten gener-
ais at the present time. and the
question is what will eventually
become OF them, says Pearson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-10-15
Burton Holmes
Presence of Mind

=" He necessity of presence of mind
or passport was made evident
TO Burton Holmes by an exper-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08

Board met Monday morning in the of.
flee of the chancery clerk with all MEM
bers and officers present. The following
business was had and done, to-wt:
John Preston was appointed overseer of
Naroad No. 2SH, beat 2, commencing at
Greenfield and ending att w. Dickson S
place, with following hands: Dan Kelly,
Peter Holmes and Ben Jones.
Emerson King was appointed overseer
of road No. II, beat q, in place of J. w.
Hayden.
Ordered that the application of G. E.
Horn for the loan of $Ioo township money
on the following land in Rankin county:
The swA of nwA of section 10, township
7, range S, upon an approved abstract of
title to said land by the county attorney,
be granted.
The petition of H. 0. Welch ct al for
change of road No. 9, beat 5. granted, as
prayed for in said petition, provided the
petitioner, II. 0. Welch, will make said
chance without any expense to the county.
Petition of j. B. Williams ct al for a
public crossing on the A. & Y. railroad,
~ miles east of the town of Pelahatchie,
be and is hereby continued until the next
meeting of this board.
Ordered that the clerk of this board is
hereby authorized to issue warrant to
T. H. Howard for $27.5o for dump work
on road beat a, when said work is COM
pleted, on the order of R. E. Knight.
The contract for building bridge across
Sanders creek, near Webster's mill, was
awarded to M. Z. Myers, for the sum of
5000, said bridge to be built according to
specifications filed, and a bond for keep
ing same in good repair for years.
w. P. Franklin, repairs to bridge 81. 50
M. c. Stubblefield, repairs to court
mouse ,--.,-----,;-------.-- IL 90
Barnes & Ragland, a shovels for
road -------------------- 400
F. B. Walrod, repairs to windows
chancerv clerks office------- rs
Walker, Evans & Cogswell, per-
sonal assessment rolls----- 900
Walker, Evans & Cogswell, chat
tel desd record ------. -------- 1880
Geo. D. Barnard & Co., stationery
for ehancery clerk 1914
Geo. d. Barnard & Co., tax re-
ceipts and books for sheriff's office 43.45
j. L. Buchanan, sheriff, inquest
costs in Will Jack case 12.4o
j. L. Buchanan, sheriff, inquest
costs Cattle Taylor or-- 100
j. L. Buchanan, vctualing prisoners 1850
j. w. Taylor, days contracting
and receiving bridges 400
r. M. Laird, lumber and nails for
A. F. Brown, naiIs---- &c
R. E. Knight q DAYS contracting
and receiving bridges 800
Geo. Robinson, painting iron bridge
at Pelahatchie- ie---------------- 1880
H. A. Noblin, repairs to bridge 1000
W.B. Smith and constable! ,!statutory
cost case of Devereoux Ioo4---- 4.8c
The application Of ]. R. East for ap-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08
MRS. STIRLING.

How quickly we Americans exha ust
life. With what painting haste we
pursue everything. Every American
you meet seems to be late for train.
Hurry is stamped in the wrinkles of
the American face. We pride our
selves upon being pract cal men, men
who strike sledge hammer blows in
our business, men who make business
of recreation, even. We are men of
action, we die without it; we go
faster and faster as the years go by,
speed our machinery to the utmost,
stretch the silver cord of life until it
snaps. We have not even leisure to
die natural death, we go at high
pressure until the boiler bursts. We
have actually changed the type of our
diseases to suit our changed constitu-
tion. Instead of the lingering mala-
dies of our fathers. we drop down and
die of heat disease or apoplexy, now
SO common, formerly so rare. Even
death has adopted our terrible gait.
If we could spend few hours each
day in the home circle or romping
with the children, it would lengthen
our days and increase our happiness.
Let's try it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08

Shiranus fred the first shot. Two
other torpedo boats fired. The Shira-
nue. received two shells, but the other
boats were not damaged The Russian
ship was sunk.
'Sundown saw the battle raging fu-
riously. Our shells were evidently
telling on the Russians who showed
sig MS of confusion. Our fifth torpedo
f1otilla, after destroying the Borodino
followed In the wake of our second
division, the signal reading: Some
thing like the Russian submarines
have been sighted. Attack them. }
"The fotilla followed and located
what proved to be sinking ship with
its overturned bottom showing.
Thirty survivors clung to the wreck
crying for assistance. Firing ceased
with the approach of darkness.
According to orders previously
given for a'torpedo attack after dark.
all the destroyer fiotilla dividing into
two squadrons, proceeded to attack the
Russians during the whole night.
The Russians frustrated the first and
second attacks with searchlights. The
third attempt was carefully made and
the Yugirl sank ship Of the Borodi-
no type and also hit others. Daring
the night the Russians continued to
move and we preserved our envelop-
ing movement some distance from the
Russian position. The Russian ships
headed northeast after daylight, hop
ing to reach Vladivostok. Our off,
GERS and men were determined that
not ship should escape and resolved
not to relax their efforts until they
had succeeded in sinking or capturing
every Russian ship.
"Our ships always kept ahead of
the Russians The battle was re-
sumed at 8 O'Clock Sunday morning,
twelve miles east of Chiyupion bay
and lasted all day. Here the Russi-
ans suffered their heaviest losses.
They seemed unprepared to rebel our
attacks. During our first night at
tack the Russians showed nine search
lights and frustrated the attacks but
clearly gave us the location OF the
fleet which brought success later.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08

sure-footed Kentucky mounts was a
universal custom. Fathers often took
out parties of young people on fox
hunts. All this was rational and de-
lightful. Good health was general.
Young gentlemen visited young ladies
almost entirely in the evening
casionally day was spent with each
other. House parties were often
given.
In the winter all the world went to
New Orleans for January and Febru-
ary. During the hot months many
travelled in the north, while others
found Improvement in touring Europe.
Fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts or
brothers always accompanied these
outings. Everything was then sub
ject to the despot who ruled the
several hundreds of slaves, and the
entire family. His laws were like
those of the Meads and Persians-
not to be violated. Immaculate pro-
priety was insisted on they who were
reckless enough to disobey were ostra-
| cised. Love was then a serious mat
ter, for the young men then regarded
these southern maids with feelings
little short of alteration, and respect
ed them as the angels in heaven. All
those approximating to my age re-
member these halcyon days-gone,
never to return.
MRS. STIRLING.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08
SOUTHERN IMMIG RATION CATE
CHISM.


Does the South need immigrants
1t does.
Does the south want any kind of i'm
migration that may be turned in its direo-
ton?
1t does not.
What kind of immigration does it want.
In preference to any others, thrifty men
from other parts of the country either
natives of America or resident in the Uni
ted States sufficiently long to be Ameri-
canized. AS second choice new arrivals
in this country who have not left their
birthlands for the latters good, but who
are equipped to prosper in contributing to
the upbuilding of the south. No degen-
crates, no anarchists, no revolutionists,
no paupers, will be welcome.
How about Italian settlers7
Very acceptable provided they are of the
class of Italians who labor with ploW and
pick and are not content to trundle hand
organ about the streets or to sell taffy OF
peanuts.
What of the plan of Commissioner OF
immigration Sargent to divert immigrants
to southern ports for distribution1
1t should be touched gingerly If not abb
solutely rejected. To place the power OF
distributing immigrants in the hands OF
the general government creates the posi-
biIity of any sections being turned into a
disposal plant for the sewage of immigra-
ton, theSvaluable elements being sent to
sections more favored by the government.
The south cannot afford to run the risk of
becoming the dump of human refuse OF
Europe, so much Of which is now pouring
into New York, Boston and other eastern
ports.
Tne south must not be caught mapping
in this matter. Manufacturers Record.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08

the Russian cruiser Dimitri Donsk oil
vigorously resisting the Japanese.
The Donskoi ATTEMPTED to escape and
we persued until after sundown re-
Stunning torpedo attacks at night fall.
On Monday morning the search was
resumed by a portion the Japanese
squadron and it was learned that the
Donskoi had been besched on Ullcun
island. We were ordered to bring the
Orel to Miadzuru. On the way the
captain of the Orel died of wounds re-
ceived during the battle. While we
were proceeding we were advised of
the capture of Rojestvensky and our
men were greatly cheered by the news.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08
MAIDS AND MATRONS OF 60 YEARS
AGO.

To Brandon News: will tell you
today of the maids and matrons of
sixty years ago-a period I distinctly
remember-I mean those of the plan
tations of the south, where wealth,
beauty and perfect refinement were
found. With majority of southern
parents home education was prefer
red, not ouly for daughters, but for
sons. The schools in Mississippi were
not at all what they are now. At
fifteen or sixteen years old these young
people were sent, the young ladies to
finishing institutions, generally in
the north such as Patapsco in Mary
land, or Mrs. Willard's at Troy, N.
T.. while the young men went to
enter colleges. Tutors and govern
esses gave to youth its early training,
often under the direction Of thorough
ly educated parents. When school
days were over. and the shy, modest
maid came again to the happy home
of the "old south,o elegant enter
tainments were given in her honor,
and she was introduced into polite
society.
The wild, giddy craze for continual
excitement was not then indulged in
by the girls as it is now: Each day
had its pasttimes and it's duties. Music
was practiced at regular hours. Much
time was spent in reading such books
as the intelligent mothers selected
Yellow backed novels never entered
their homes. For amusement, every
lady familiarized herself with SCOTT,
Dickens, LANES and even Cooper.
Wordsworth, Tennison and Moore
were also familiar companions. Much
history was also impressed on the
minds Of these young debutantes. The
| idea was to fit them to be wives and
mothers.
In the evening horseback rides on
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-08

pointment as examiner of teachers for the
term of Ioo5-6 was continued.
}. /. Ellis, wages as manager of county
poor house, $2s.
Whereas it has come to the knowledge
of this board that the term of our esteemed
fellow citizen, the Hon. j. R. Enoch, will
within the near future expire as Judge of
our circuit court, and believing that his
retention on the bench, which he has
adorned, by his christian character, his
high judicial learning and unimpeachable
integrity, will rebound to the best interests
of the state, we esteem it a privilege to
ask, as board, and as citizens, that the
governor of the state, at the proper time,
reappoint Judge Enochs to this RESPONSE
BILE position.
Signed by us and ordered spread upon
the minutes of the board, with the request
that the clerk of this board furnish COPY
of same to the Hon. }. R. Enochs to be by
him laid before the governor at such a
time as he may see proper.
J. P. BARKSDALE,
]. w. TAYLOR,
R. E. KNIGHT,
R. D. MCRAE.
j. G. G. DONNELL.
Ordered that the clerk of this board is
sue warrant to Robert Mcdaniel for So
per month for support, from June I, 1905,
until revoked by this board.