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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
MISSISSIPPI STATE
HAPPE NINGS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
SECTIONS.
An EPITOME OF THE NEWS
Culled From the Important Happen
lngs Throughout the State During
the Past Week and Reviewed IN
Brief.
Notified to Close Up.

A conference Of the Vicksburg city
officials was he'd, and the city marshal
was instructed to inform the proprie-
tors of all poker and other gambling
establishments they must close their
places by the 10th instant, and any
found operating same after that date
would be arrested and punished as the
law directs. Some of the proprietors
exhibited willingness to close at
once, while others would avail them
selves Of the 10th. They claimed that
a discrimination was made against
them, for there were private clubs
where gaming was carried on to an
extent that materially interferred
with their business. The officers in
formed them that whenever it was
found private club allowed gambling
it would be stopped at once. There is
some talk among the sporting frater-
nifty Of testing the matter in the
courts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Building Coal Chutes.

John H. Fellows, representing the
steel engine and iron works Of Cleve-
land, O., is negotiating with parties at
Pascagoula for site, contiguous to
the mills, on which to build docks for
coal chutes and pockets. This concern
expects to engage in the coal business
on very large scale, receiving sup
plies for Norfolk, Newport News, Bal
more and Philadelphia by wa
ter and rail. The object of establish
ing coaling station at the port Of
Pascagoula where fresh wateris always
obtainable, is to be prepared to meet
the demands Of the increased COM
merce expected to be developed by the
building of the Panama Canal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Copyright 1904, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

When I entered Thompson's room,
ne was pacing excitedly up and down
the floor in way that was altogether
new in my experience of him. He
paused moment to look at me in a
half startled, half uncertain way; then
resumed his pacing without word be-
yond an abrupt Good morning"
He carried an open letter in his
hand, and l noted that his face bore
a strained, tense look and that it was
perfectly pallid.
Presently he stopped in front of me
and flung himself dejectedly into the
chair opposite. After a seconds hest
tation, he leaned over and thrust the
letter into my fingers.
Read it, Dick, and for Gods sake.
tell me what I'm to do"
The letter ran:
Charity Hospital, Feb. 6.
My Dear Mr.. Thompson:-I have
under my care, patient in whom you
will recognize the wife supposed to be
dead for many years. Briefly, ler
story is this:- Seven years ego, she
left your house in an impulsive mo-
ment-she says you will remember
the details we'll enough-so = pass
them over. The only thing clear to
her seems to be the recollection of
heavy snow storm and the fact that
she was insufficiently protected from
the bitter cold. She sat down on
someone's doorstep to rest, after
of icfr or Cd a
realized then what she had done, but
sense of foolish pride kept her from
going back. After that, her mind be-
came blank, and SO it has remained
through all these years-till now.
If this letter reaches you, come at
once to the hospital. Mrs. Thompson
has SO far recovered that she will be
able to return to her home within the
week, unless some unexpected compli-
cation ensues. Respectfully yours,
DR.. L. S. Whiddon.
p. S.-The above letter is written
Xith your wife's full permission.
L. 8. w.
/ could not restrain a glance of
compassion as | returned it to Thomp-
SsjH. Ills lace was Ike dSuGS anu ne
Erembled visibly from head to foot.
My first thought was for poor little
elsie. Thompson must have OWNED
this, for when he next spoke, 1t was
aS though we had been just talking of
ner. He looked at me moment with
Try, pain-dark eyes before he spoke.
You will explain-this to her, old fell
low? You know, you understand-you
you believe in my good faith, Dick,
10 you not?" He regarded me anx-
iously. Then, in dull tone, he went
ca:-"Thank heaven | told you the
whole story of my wife's strange de-
sertion of me-of her complete disap
pearance into the world for many
months-of the sudden intelligence ]
received Of her death, and''-he broke
off abruptly and walking over to an
open window, stood for many minutes
looking down into the crowded street
''You never investigated the circum.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

winter wind had crimsoned her cheeks
to the hue of pomegranate blossoms
and coaxed innumerable f1ecks of
black brilliance into the gray irises OF
her eyes.
Thompson stood silently by. For an
imperceptible second, caught his
glance, wistful, appealing-almost des.
perate. Neither of us could soeak.
Elsie's glance of good-natured surprise
changed to one of CONSERVATION.
''Why-whatever is the matter with
you two?" she demanded, almost
sharply. Il half believe you've been
quarreling or something"
Thompson took the letter out Of his
pocket and handed it to her without
a word. She opened it slowly, trying
hard to keep her hands steady and the
color in her cheeks. Then, he bent
suddenly and laid his palm over the
written words. Don't" he said hoarse.
ly, I'D rather tell you myself"
She looked UP at him dazedly, all
the light dying out of her eyes as they
recognized the tragedy in his. she
sat quite still, almost statue-like. wait
ing for him to speak.
He hesitated moment, then broke
out passionately, the despair in him
rushing to uncontrolled utterance:-
II have just learned that I have liv-
ing wife-the woman who deserted me
in fit of petty temperate woman
whom | mourned as dead-whom
honored and cherished in my home
while she made it hers! There's no
human law now to hold me to her.
There is law that will give me my
freedom. Il"
Elsie interrupted him with a depre-
cative gesture. There is a divine
law" she said in a tone of finality.
Thompson did not speak for several
Seconds. Afterwards, he said, DULY:
You are right in this-as in every
thing. l shall, of course, do what is
right"
You will do your duty, Jack, am
sure of that" she returned in low
tone. Elsie rose as she spoke, and 81
few moments later, we took our leave
At the foot of the steps,, we came
face to face with special messenger.
"Mr. Thompson live here, SIR"
He does. Anything wrong?"
Eyes. A woman just died at the
Charity Hospital She"
Eyes, know. Three doors to the
left,-up this flight"
Elsie had entered the coupe and was
waiting for me. ITO the Metropolitan
Opera House." told the driver. she
looked at me in hurt beWilderment
"Oh no-not there-not now!" She
cried, quick reproach leaping to her
tear-blinded eyes.
! took her hands in mine and held
them close till she Gained herself.
Everything is all right" said.
then, Il have just found out that the
woman-that she is-dead. But this
day, at least, belongs to him and to
her"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

The Southern Railway has fled with
the secretary of state a $4,00O,OOO
equipment mortgage, which is in con-
formity with new state law to Sc
cure payment on improvements In
rolling stock etc. This is said to
cover 5000 fat ears, 10 passenger en-
gines so freight, engines and 10 switch
engines. The Alabama Great South
ern files a mortgage for 81, 141, 246
which is to pay for 9 passenger en-
gines and 1900 freight cars, etc. The
Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis
road files a mortgage for 81 ,46S, 259,
which covers 1000 freight cars and
so cabooses.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Training School.

A plan is in process of formulation
to establish a training school at some
point on the coast. Rev. H. w. Van
Hook Of the Methodist church has had
a very encouraging interview with DIR.
Pearson, the Chicago philanthropist.
on the subject, and several other men
Of means have. expressed the intention
Of offering a site or other assistance.
Rev. Van Hook, in discussing the train
ing schol question, would not say any,
thing about the proposed location ex-
cept that the school will be located on
the coast at some point to be decided
when the plans take a more definite
shape.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Nicaraguan Turpentine.

An enterprise Of international inn
portance has just been launched at
Hattiesburg by the formation Of tho
Observation-Disclosures Development
Company, the purpose of which is to
secure and develop the turpentina
possibilities Of Nicaragua. The cap
italization has been tentatively fixed
at 100000 though this will probably
be increased at once. The incorpora-
tors include men well posted in the
turpentine business in all It's details,
and the company is composed Of peo-
pie also who have been prominent in
the fight against the turpentine trust
IN this part of the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Masons To Build.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Gulfport Lodge No. 422, F. and A. M.
il was decided by the lodge to organize
Masonic Temple Association, with
an authorized capital stock of $4,000,
for the purpose of constructing three
or four story building for lodge and
commercial purposes. The temple will
cost from $4,000 to $4,000. The as
ISOLATION will be incorporated at once
and active work will commence as
soon as the charter is approved.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

the whole thing arising, suppose,
from the-from my wifes mental con.
dition. | advertised for her-to her,
rather, continually-til the time OF
her supposed death. There was never
the shadow of a response"
We were both long time silent
after that Thompson was the first
to speak. "Of course can't see Elsie
again-not now, any way-after what
has happened. IL couldn't bear it."
Even as he spoke, there was hur.
ried little rap on his door, and the
next moment, Elsie stood in the room.
She had promised to meet me here
at half past one; l had forgotten that
She threw back the wells from her
glowing face and stood looking at us
from one to the other. The keen,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

The Frisco people have the NJ, J.
s K c., railroad about completed into
Mathison. They have beautiful in
terlocking system completed. 1t is
only question of a few weeks when
trains will be running through to Me-
ridian, thence to the gulf. This road
will open up hundreds of miles of un-
developed country for the benefit Of
new settlers. -rI~,rx ". -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

New York.-Geo. Schmitt, 95 years
old, a retired Newark butcher, married
at his summer home in Ocean Grove
n. j., Mrs. Ellen Day Swart, 81, Of
Newark. The wedding was kept Sc
eret until the marriage certificate was
filed. Schmits has never used tobac-
90 or whiskey. He has grandchildren
and great grand children, has never
known sick day and walks without
cane. This is the bride s third mat
rimonial venture, the bridegroom e
second. Schmitt in early life was one
Of the managers of Washington Mar
ket. New York.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Work to be Started.

Within the next few weeks work
will be started on the extension Of the
Jackson Street Railway Company.
About five miles Of line is to be built
in the city, which, added to the eight
miles now in operation, will give Jack
son more street car mileage than any
city in the state. The wire, rails and
other material necessary for the ex-
tension has already been purchased.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Cows at Corinth.

After an agitation of a year OF
more the town COW has been outlawed
in Corinth. The city council at its
last meeting passed an ordinance pro-
hibiting cattle Of all kinds from run
ming at large within the, city limits,
the law to go into effect in November.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

Newspaper Change.

F. r. Birdsall has sold the Green
wood Commonwealth to j. L. Gillespie.
who will assume the editorship of the
paper at once. Mr.. Gillespie was for
twelve years editor and owner of the
Greenwood Enterprise, which he sold
to Edgar G. Harris, H. B. Dixon and
I. M. Milestone eight months ago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Return to Work.

Chicago Nineteen hundred work
men employed in constructing a new
factory town for the Sears, Roebuck
Company returned to work after be-
ing on strike for over twenty-four
hours. The origin of the strike was
a demand for increased wages press
ed by few men, but diseountenanc-
ed by officers of the workmen's un-
ion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
New Building.

The Elk's Club negotiations for a
site on which to erect a handsome
nome building. The lodge has decided
to build at once $4,000 structure
and committee has been appointed
to buy the site.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

stances surrounding her death?'' !
asked after pause
"The proofs had, or thought had.
seemed incontestible enough he re.
cIied despondently Il mourned her
sincerely and genuinely for long
ronths after"
my sister is too true and sensible
woman not to understand-eve very
hing said presently, "and II hope
am too good a friend to doubt"
Thompson's eyes flashed quick
gleam of gratitude into mine at this.
THANK you" he said simply. Then
after silence, he continued, more
.omposedly now:-"It was all a mis-
.ake-a terrible mistake. that is all,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
B. s. L. Association.

A building and loan association is
being organized at Greenwood with
a capital stock of 100000. A large
part Of the capital has already been
subscribed and meeting of the stock
holders will be called within the pres
ent week to effect a permanent organ
ization and elect the necessary off
GERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Truck Shipments.

Truck growers near Estabutchie are
making small shipments of onions.
peas and potatoes, with quite large
shipment of beans in prospect. This
interest is increasing daily here
though little has been done in this di-
rection in other years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
New Shell Road.

Preliminary steps have been, taken
by the Pascagoula Commercial Club
to provide a she'll road between this
place and Moss Point, at cost of
about $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
Destroyed by Fire.

The Magee new public school build
ing, costing $500 was burned. The
cause Of the fire is unknown. There is
$1,000 insurance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

There is perhaps no state in the I'm
ion that is forging to the front with
such leaps and bounds as Mississippl
Commenting on her great advance
ment the Birmingham News says:
"While all of the southern states
have made long strides in industrial
and commercial fields during the
past few years few Of them have made
so much progress comparatively, as
has Mississippi. The good people #
that resourceful state have awakened
TO their possibilities, and they are
more busily engaged in the develop
ment Of their state than ever before.
Facts collected by the Baltimore Man
ufacturers Record of late indicate a
prosperity in Mississippi that speaks
well for the enterprise they feel in
and for the confidence they feel in
the future development Of one Of the
richest states in natural resources in
The South.
During the month Of March char
tiers for new corporations with cap
italization of $2,179,OOO, of which
S450,OO0 represents banking institu-
tons, were granted, and during 1905
bhe increase of capitalization will am
punt to perhaps $25,00O,OOO. From
February 3rd, 1904 to March 18th,
1905, the number Of state banks in
Mississippi increased from 1T to 221
their aggregate capital now amounting
to $4,000, 1897, surplus 81 ,543,35S, un-
divided profits 81, 543,234, and indi-
vidual deposits $29,94S. Already
there are eight canning factories be-
tween Jackson and Gulfpor' and sew
eral others are being built. In fact
Mississippi is making wonderful prog
ress all along the line, and especially
in industrial operations.
"But that is not all. No state in
The south has made more Roadway in
Two OF the essentials of prosperity du-
ring the past few, years than Missis-
sippi. These two institutions are edu-
cation and respect for the law. Mis-
sissippi's public educational system
has been wonderfully improved dur
ing ths@l few years, and the effects
are already widely noted, not only in
Mississippi, but by outsiders as we'll.
The people Of Mississippi have gone
in for improved educational advan-
tages. They realize their value from
a business standpoint as we'll as in
the development Of higher standard
IF citizenship.
"During the last year or two a
much healthier public sentiment has
been developed in Mississippi toward
the laws, and the citizens are widely
insisting upon more rigid enforce
ment Of the same. Much of this is
The natural outcome of better public
educational system. These two power
full influences in the development of
higher ideals and better conditions,
have done a great deal for Mississip-
pi during the past few years: and are
sure to do great deal more for the
welfare Of that state and. its people in
the future"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted Industrial Commercial And Agricul.
Development Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from all Quarters.
By II. e. ELAnESLEE, Jackson. nis.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

j. II. Hunter, banker and stock
man Of Springfield, H., in an address
before convention of northern emf
grants in Texas said: We have a sur
plus of population in Illinois. Some
40 or 80 per cent Of our lands have
gone into the hands Of renters. Be-
cause Of the high price of land our
poor young men have no hopes Of ac-
curing 100 acres. Many have moved
into our towns and become clerks, etc
They have abandoned hopes Of ac-
curing land. What should have been
done9 They should have been sent
down to Louisiana, Texas and Missis-
sippi and shown your wonderful re-
sources. Indiana, Illinois and Iowa
al have large class Of men Of this
character who should be led here
Here is presented a striking view of
a state Of things which ought to re-
dound, not only to the benefit to the
men Of the overcrowded northern
states, but also to the development Of
our own state. We want white popu-
lation Of the right sort, and there can
be nothing better than these young
men from the northern states. Here
they can buy land Of the best quality
at low rates, and here all Of the nat
ural advantages and conditions are
in their favor. The northern farmers
who have come here are doing well and
we need more of them.
The Cotton Association has receiv-
ed unlocked for aid in reducing the
acreage in very unfavorable spring
and there is now no doubt that the
reduction will be even larger than at
first anticipated. The price has stiff.
fened some during the past few days
-on this account and is due to go high
er if a reduction will make it do SO.
The greater number Of educational
institutions throughout the state are
announcing the closing dates of their
session, which has been pronounced
the most successful since the war.
Mississippi ranks second to none
along the line Of common education
although lacking in some Of the pro-
fessional lines. We are proud Of our
public schools and there are few in
deed who begrudge the money spent
in maintaining them.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

After long drawn out fight by the
travelling men Of the state and the
Jackson Board of Trade, the Railroad
Commission has ordered union sta
ton commensurate with the needs Of
the city constructed. This will be
good news to large number Of peo-
pie from every section Of the state
who have business in jackson and
have had to contend with the made
quate facilities afforded.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-05-11

Greenwood is organizing local
building and loan association with a
capital stock Of 100000, all being
taken by home people. Such an as
ISOLATION will prove Of much benefit to
that growing city by enabling many
TO own homes by paying on the install
ment plan that could not do so 9th
erwise. A city Of home owners is
preferable to one Of renters and the
proposition of Greenwood is justly
receiving the unqualified endorsement
of its best and most influential citi-
zens.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-22
AN ECONOMICAL PASSAGE

E n DOUBLEDAY the publisher is no
midget. Oliver Herford, on the other
hand, has never been known to pose as a
giant The two met casually one evening
in theater lobby, and Doubleday chanced
to mention that he was thinking of going
to Europe soon. Il haven't made up my
mind how I'll go yet, he added.
If l was as long as you are" said Her
ford, peering up at him in the manner of
a man examining the Flatiron Building
I'D balance basket of food on my head
and wade"
New-York tribune., 1905-01-22
II

Mlnty; but his train had been DELAYED
because of a wreck; an he never got
home until the affair was nearly over
with, Him an Myra both looked
mighty sick when they found out that
them refreshments we had eat up cost
seventy-five dollars. If Myra Dodd
didn't eat humble pie no one ever did"
And who had to pay for the refresh
ments?"
That amt settled yet, an they say
Myra can't be made to pay for EN-.
When some one piles a lot of eatables
into body's house the match rel inference
is they are to be eat. | reckon likely
the express company that mixed the two
orders, or the lce-cream firm that mixed
EN- up, viii have to stand the loss All
know is that Bragg's- had one of
the most elegant feeds it ever had, an
what tickled me most was to think of us
settin' there a-gawmin' down the Honor
able Mr.. Dodd's vittles, an his guests
goin' home hungry, like enough. Did
you ever hear of such mix-up in all the
born days of your life?"
Il never did"
81 never, l know that. 1t had a real
comic side to 1t too, an I'm one that
allus sees the comic side of a thing,
an / never was more tickled than l was
when that man come for the Honorable
Mr.. Dodd's fine vittles an says: Where
are they?' An the idee of where them
vittles was did tickle me. l reckon YOU
want the stockin's washed all by them
selves, don't you? Some folks mix 'em
right up with the colored things, but l
prefer washin' them by themselves
That rench water about blue enough? l
guess I'll go out an stretch the clothes
line. Hee, hee, hee! I'm still thinkin'
o that man sayin': Where are they?'
in regards to them party vittles."