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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
MEXICAN MONEY TABooED.
American Money Will Circulate Alonq
the Border.

Laredo, Texas. Since the new mon.
esary law introduced by the Mexican
government went into effect on the
first OF the year, the circulation of the
peso has greatly decreased, owing to
the prohibitive duty Of $40 per kilo
which the Mexican government exacts
for the reimportation of the peso.
The Commercial League met and
adopted resolutions pledging thend-
selves to discontinue the use of Mex
lean money.
The effect of the present move will
be to practically eliminate the use
OF Mexican money on the border in
this section.
The local banks have established a
fixed rate Of exchange, the peso be-
ing given value Of As cents, and bills
and fractional coin being quoted at
48 1-2.
The banks also have discontinued
accepting Mexican money on deposit,
a custom formerly practiced.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Mardi Gras Display.

At an enthusiastic meeting Of the
Natchez Mardi Gras Association. COM
posed Of local fnanciers, cotton men
and merchants, it was unanimously
decided to present the eighth annual
Carnival this year with more elabo-
rate programme than ever before. The
low price Of cotton was not consid-
cred as having any bearing on the sit
uation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
University Canaot be Removed.

Nashville, Tenn.-The CHANGER,
court of appeals of Tennessee decides
that the Southwestern Presbyterian
University cannot be removed from
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. There has lon,
been an effort by the Presbyterian
OF Atlanta to have the University re
moved to that city. 1t is probable
the case will be carried to the su
preme court, and possibly to the SUI
.preme court of the United States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Boer Colonists.

Chicago, Gen. Ben Viljoren, who
is in Chicago in charge Of the Boer
War Exhibition Company, which is
exhibiting in this city, received word
today that another company of Boer
colonists had left Delegoa Bay for
New Orleans, whence they will go to
Mexico to the big tract of land that
is being colonized by Gen. Viljoen.
There are 800 families in the party.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Homesteaders' Leaves.

Warrington Senator Hepburn in.
troduced bill granting leaves Of alb
sence not to exceed six months in any
one wear to homesteaders on lands to
be irrigated until water is turned into
the main irrigating canals on such
lands.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Work Of Promotive League.

The first work Of the Natchez Pro-
motive League, was shown when Pres
ident C. w. Miller, Captain Jas. W.
Lambert and S. H. Lowenburg, rep
resenting the League, submitted an or
dinance to The Board of Aldermen ex-
empting certain new manufacturers
from taxation for ten years. The
new manufacturing industries must
start work before Jan. /, 1910. The
nrd;nance will be adoptetd.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Oklahomians Go to Washington.

Guthrie, Okla.-One Of the largest
delegations that ever waited on Con-
gress will leave Oklahoma for Wash
ington. The purpose is to procure
the passage Of the Hamilton statehood
bill. The delegation, which travels
by special train, is made up Of the in.
fluential business and professional
men representing all the principal cit
les and towns Of the territory.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Sawyer Killed.

J. w. Bright, a sawyer for the Jas.
Hand Lumber Company, at Purvis,
was accidentally killed. A cant hook
was caught in the mill machinery and
thrown with such force against Mr..
Bright as to break his right arm and
crush his chest.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
National Red Cross.

Washington. I'm accoradnce will
the act of congress Incorporating tn.
American National Red Cross, approx
ed by the President, Secretary Taft
has issued call for the meeting OF
the incorporators for that corporation
to be held in the diplomatic room oil
the state department Feb. S next, fos
the purpose of organizing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Haven Of Rest Sold.

Captain William Crawford, of FL
lisville, one Of the heaviest owners
of real estate in Jones county, ha-
purchased "Haven Of Rest the beau
tiful residence of Mrs. Julie E. Hall,
Of Lumberton, and will reside there in
the future.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Dime for Dime.

For The Grst time in a long while
the police and iremen Of Vicksou.g
received their salaries for Decem3o.,
III casl.. dollar for Collar, and t:ilc
for dime.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Will Strive for Water Works System

The new board Of mayor and alder
men Of the city of Ellisville, have
been indicted into office. The board
will take immediate steps looking to
the putting in Of an up to date system
Of waterworks.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
Big Lumber Shipment.

The total lumber shipments from
Gulfport for foreign shores during the
year 1904 was 245,213,S29 feet, board
measure.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The views of the minority members
OF the merchant marine committee
have been prepared by Mr.. Spight,
OF Mississippi and will be incorpo-
rated IN a report which it is planned
to offer in the senate and house tomor-
row. The report eliminates the sub
sldy feature of the bill introduced by
the commission, but otherwise is iden-
sical with the majority report. 1t
is understood that it will be signed by
Senator Mallory and Representatives
Spight and McDermott New Jersey
three Of the four democratic members
OF the committee Senator Martin,
1T Is understood, will not sign the mi
norlsy report 1t has been stated that
no effort would be made to align the
democratic members of congress
against the ship subsidy legislation, as
advocated by the merchant marine
committees report, but opponents of
the measure will depend On the objec-
ton Of representatives, Of inland
states not directly benefited by such
legislation. 1t is not believed that
party opposition will be drawn though
the declaration is made that a deter
mined fight will be made against the
bill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Mr.. Corea, the Nicaraguan Minis
ter, who has just returned from a Wis
it South, was at the state department
today to confer with Secretary Hay
about the new extradition treaty, the
treaty Of amity and commerce and
the consular convention between this
country and Nicaragua, which they
are negotiating. 1t is probable that
the extradition treaty will be signed
SOON
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The socalled x poison squad" con-
sisting Of the Department Of Agricul-
ture clerks who have volunteered for
service in carrying out the food pre-
sentative and coloring matter expert
ments Of Chemist Wiley, will reas-
semble next March, probably con-
corning the effects Of artificial color
ing Of food on the system. They will
then have a respite until the middle
Of April, when the work will be re-
sumed until the first Of July. While
continuance Of these experiments be-
You'd that date has not been finally
Determined upon, it is probable that
during next year similar squad will
be utilized under the same strict rules
to carry on experiments as to cold
storage products. These tests will
have in view the determining Of the
exact effect Of cold storage on foods
and the rapidity of the development OF
bacteria under cold storage conditions.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12
DUR WASHINGTON
NEWS NOTES.
NJ VS. OF THE SECRET ORDERS
BRIEFLY NOTED.
BILL TO CARE FOR LEpERS
campaign to Eradicate at Home and
In HHawaii-$25O, 900 to Be Appro-
priated for the Purpose.

Washington. The Public Health
Bureau is making preliminary ar
engagements to care for the lepers in
this country and in Hawaii. Surgeon
General Wyman has prepared two bill
which Congressman Hepburn has in
troduced in the House, and if they
become laws the government will un-
dertake to stamp out the disease both
here and in the Hawaiian Islands.
One of the bills provides for the al
0tment of an abandoned military or
naval reservation at some suitable site
where hospitals and other buildings
are to be erected, $250,0OO being ap-
propriated for this purpose. There
shall be received into this leprosarium
any leper presenting himself or her
self for treatment, or any leper con-
signed to its care by the legally con-
stituted authorities of any state,
county or municipality. In order to
bar out the horde of lepers from the
Philippine and Hawaiian Islands, it is
provided that no one shall be received
into this leprosarium from without
the continental borders Of the United
States. The second bill provides for
the erection of hospitals for the care
Of lepers on reservation at Molokai.
Hawaii, after the authorities there
shall have coded to our government in
perpetuity suitable tract of land one
mile square.
1t is notorious fact that lcprosy
is prevalent in this country to con-
siderable extent. Government agents
have made inquiries into the subject
and they all report that the disease
is to be found in almost every city
Of the United States. Relatives and
friends Of the diseased persons hide
and protect them, fearing that they
will be removed to pesthouses for
treatment. General Wyman, the head
Of the Bureau Of Public Health, thinks
IL is highly important thhat means be
provided for segregating lepers and
preventing the spread of the disease.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The senate committee on commerce
authorized a favorable report on the
nomination Of W. D. Crum to be col
lector of the port at Charleston, S. c..
Confirmation of the Crum nomination
has been opposed for three sessions
of congress by Senator Tillman on
the ground that ga colored man is
Objectionable to a majority Of those
who transact business through the
Charleston customs Office" Crum is
filling the third position Of collec-
tor under third recess appointment
and the indications are that he will
now be confirmed by the senate de-
spite the objections of Senator Till
man.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The prospects are that this session
of congress will not pass a river and
harbor bill. The committee on rivers
and harbors has been considering a
bill for some time with a view to
making an early report, but among
the leaders in the house there is dis
position to let the bill go over this
session on account Of the condition Of
the treasury. Cutting off Of a river
and harbor bill would be in line with
the determination of the house leaders
to adhere to policy Of strict econo-
my in government expenditures.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Senator Bailey has submitted to the
senate a proposed amendment to the
constitution fixing the term of the
president at six years and making
him ineligible for reelection. The
text of the amendment follows: "The
executive power shall be vested in a
president Of the United States who
shall hold his office during term of
six years, and together with the vice.
president chosen for the same term be
elected as provided in article II of
the amendments to the constitution.
The president shall forever be ineli-
BILE to reelection nor shall any per-
son be eligible to an election to the
presidency who has served as presi-
dent under any succession provided
for in the constitution or the laws
In pursuance thereof"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The cabinet dinner, the first Of the
formal social evening functions at the
White House for the season Of 1905,
has taken place, when more than fifty
guests enjoyed the hospitality Of the
president and Mrs. Roosevelt. The
dinner was held in the state dining
room, where the table, whose decora-
tons were entirely in pink, was set
in the shape of an oblong. From the
east room, where the guests were as
sembled and greeted by the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, the President, es-
corting Mrs. Hay, led the way to the
dining room, followed by Secretary
Hay, who escorted Mrs. Roosevelt.
Music was furnished by the marine
band.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion telegraphed President Ripley of
the Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe
Railway that it would give rehear-
ing in Chicago Of the Colorado Fuel
and Iron case, probably on next Fri
day of next week. This is the case
in which charges Of granting rebates
by the railroad to the Colorado Com
pany.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Secretary Hay, through the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, has asked
Congress to appropriate $500 annual
ly to provide for an envoy extraordin-
airy and minister plenipotentiary to
Morocco. He urges that the establish
ment of such mission should not be
delayed. Our relations with tina:
country is growing, he said, and there
are possibilities for a large volume of
trade. Forecasting important changes
in Morocco, Secretary Hay says that
commercial interests Of the United
States should be safeguarded.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Under deed signed by Cardinal
Gibbons and placed on record Lodge
No. Is Benevolent and Protective Or
der Of Elks, acquired property on
which they will soon erect hand
some clubhouse to cost approximately
$500 900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Representative Maynard, of Virgin
la, in a bill introduced proposes to
increase the salary of the President to
$4,000 a year, the Vice-President tc
$4,000 and to give the President af-
ter his retirement from office an an.
nual salary Of $4,000 per annum..
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The court Of claims has allowed
Annie E. Jones and others, of Louis
lana, $4,143 on a war claim agggre-
eating $1,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

The senate committe on Territories
favorable report on the
of John Brady to be gov
ernor Of Alaska. The nomination had
bee held several weeks at the request
of Pennsylvania interests in Alaska.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-01-12

Representative Humphreys, of Mis-.
sissippi, has introduced bill giving
authority for the construction OF a
bridge across Sunfower river in Shar-
key county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-20
eferenoe to a reasonable maxi,

with reference to a reasonable maxi mum prescribed by the commission.
 "The bill proceeds on the theory that such an order of the commission should 20 into effect at the end of thirty days unless in the meantime 1t is modified by a supplemental order of the cona- mission ar suspended or vacated by ore der ar decree of the circuit court 0f the United States exercising a jurisdic- tlon in equity when not limited or in any way abridged by an act of Con- gress If such an order of the cons mission is found by the court to be unfair to the carrier or unjust to the public. we have the authority of the suprefAe court for saying that it is the duty of the courts to vacate 1t. The bill Is framed on the theory which the supreme court has repeatedly held to be sound. that well constituted commission is better able than ythe courts to deal with the question Of railway rates.
 ''The bill provides for a thorough inspection of railroad accounts, with view to bring ay to light those inc equalities which have crept into the business of transportation through the greed of influential shippers or through the pressure of competitive condi- tions."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-20
GUT WITH INK ERASER
JI F. TYNDAL SERIOUSLY STABBED
 IN PERSONAL DIFFICULTY.
Was Stabbed by 0. R. Glass, Cashier of Stsndard Oil Company, in
 the Office Yesterday
 Morning.

In difficulty at 10 o'clock yesterday morning in the office of the Standard oil Company, in North Montgomery John F. Tyndal was seriously stabbed and cut on the arm with an ink eraser by C. R. Glass. Both men arc em- ployed in the Standard oil Companys oface. MT. Glass Is the companys cashier.
 The ink eraser penetrated the left side of MT. Tyndal and entered the lung. The ambulance was called and MT. Tyndal was taken to St. Margarets Hospital and Is thought to be in a seri- ous condition, although he was report ed last night as resting well. The cut on the left arm is painful. but is not regarded as serious. The serious hurt is the wound In the lungs.
 MT. Glass, who Is a well-known citi- zen. was arrested shortly after the af- fray by Mounted Patrolmen Taylor and Crossland. On being taken to police headquarters, a charge of assault and battery was brought, against him. He was released on a bond of $100.
 It is claimed by the friends of Mir. Glass that MT. Tyndal made the first hostile demonstration before MT Glass grabbed the ink eraser from the desk and dealt he dangerous thrusts.
 Mir. Tyndal was unable to make any statement last night as he was so se- riously hurt that he could not be seen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-20
OWNED BY REPUBLIC.
John W. Gates In Control of the Ten
 nessee Company.

John W. Gates In Control of the Ten
 nessee Company.
 New York. Dec. 12-Tmportant changes in the organization of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company were made at a meeting of the direc- tors here today and John W. Gates now heads the executive committee. In Wall street it was said the company is now controlled by the Republic Iron and Steel Company.
 At today's meeting the followine new directors of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company were electd:
 C. S. Guthrie, L. c. Hanna, B. w. Oglebay, Grant B. Schley, S. q. Cooper John w. Gates. P. J. Berwind and Oak leigh Thorn.
 The old directors of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company wAo remain on the board are:
 D. H. Bacon, who continues as chair man of the board of directors. and F s. witherbee, T. T. Berner and s. T schoonmaker.
 The executive committee Is now com. posed of John W. Gates, c. S. Guthrie c. Schley. T. c. Hanna. F. w. ogle' bay. D H. Bacon and s. T. schoon' maker.
 The retiring directors are:
 J. E. Born, B. F. Tracey, Cord Mey' CT, J. H. Smith, Andrew Smith. F T. Leroy, A. B. Boardman, Colonel VII. liam Barber and James T. Woodward Messrs. Gates, Guthrie, Hanna and Schley are also directors Of the Repub lic Iron and Steel Company.
 The directors declared the regular quarterly dividends of l per cent or the common stock and 2 per cent oi the preferred.
 After the meeting MT. Guthrie. wh' is chairman of the board of directors of the Republic Iron and Steel com pany, made the following statement
 "The new interests entering thu board of the Tennessee Coal and Iroi company are in absolute control Of th' property. We have bought control O the corporation with the object of de veloping it and bringing the propert, up to it's highest degree of efficiency Considerable money will be spent fol extension and improvements. As t a merger of the Tennessee Coal ant Iron company with the Republic Iroz and Steel company that is qusstior of the future"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-20
DOLLIVER HAS A BILL
MEASURE FOR REGULATION OF
 RAILROAD RATES.
Gives the Interatate Commerce Com mission Power to Fix and Enc force Q Maximum and Rea-
 sOnable Rate.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Senator Dol liver introduced a bill today design ed to simplify the railroad regulating measure proposed by the interstate commerce commission. It authorizes the commission to fix and enforce maximum and reasonable rate to go into effect thirty days after notice. Tho court procedure of the commissions bill Is eliminated and the railroads are left free to follow their constitutional remedies in the courts. The commits sion Is increased to seven members at a salary of S10,000 each. In a state ment Senator Deliver says:
 "The bill which I have introduced IS intended to correct some of the abuses which still exist in the matter of rall- road rates It Is not drawn in a spirit of hostility to the railway systems or the country, but in the interest or harmony and good will between the railroads and their patrons. It pro- vides a public tribunal impartial in its attitude before which the shipper may present his complaint against any ex- isting rate and the carrier his detense of the rate.
 'The bill avoids conferring upon the commission a dispensing power or any authority to disturb commercial condi- tions where separate markets are in- volved or competitive ports Of inde- pendent railway systems. The jurfs- diction is confined to the carrier com plained of and in the case of joint rate to the carriers participating there in. The power is given in such case to the commission to investigate the subject fully, hearing all parties and in case the rate complained of Is or any regulation affecting it is found to be in violation of the interstate commerce act, to correct is by an or der recurring the carrier to fix its rats
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-20
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL.
Payne Measure FavOrabIy Reported by
 Vote of Seven fa Five

~~s AS SANaeohG 9VVFADby AGGUOIte0 Dy
 Vote of Seven to Five.
 Washington, Dec. 19.--By a vote of seven to five the House committee on Ways and Means reported favorabIy today on the Payne bill, admitting ali Philippine products into the United State free, excepting sugar and tobac- co, which are to pay 25 per cent of the Dingley rates until 1909. when they are also to go on the free list Two amendments were made to the meas ure originally introduced in the House by Mir. Payne. At the suggestion of Representative Hill, of Connecticut. a provision was added that all Amerfean sugar and tobacco are to be admitted into the Philippines free of duty and a new section was added which pro- vided that no Philippine products now in warehouses in the United States shall be exempted from duties under the proposed measure
 The vote on reporting the bill was:
 Ayes-Payne, New York; DaIzell, Pennsylvania; McCleary. Minnesota Hlll, Connecticut; Boutelle, Illinois; Curtis, Kansas; Needham. California.
 Nays-Babcock. Wisconsin; William Alden Smith, Michigan; Williams, Mis- sissippi: Robertson, Louisiana, and Clark, Missouri.
 The other members of the committee were absent. Many other changes in the measure were suggested. One of fered by MT. Babcock was that the tariff on sugar and tobacco be reduced to 50 per cent of the Dingley rates. This was defeated by vote of eight to five
 Mir. Clark (Missour), representing the minority members of the Ways and Means Committee made the following statement setting forth the Democratic attitude toward the Philippine tariff
 This bill reduces the tariff on Phil ippine sugar and tobacco from 75 per cent of the Dingley rates to 25 per cent of the same"
 Mir. Williams. of Mississippi Demo- cratic leader, offered a substitute for the Payne bill providing that all articles. the growth or pnOduct of the Philippines or Guam imported into any part of the United States, Hawaii or Porto Rico shall come in free of duty and that all articles, the growth or the product of the United States, Porto Rico. Hawaii or any other appurtenance, territory or State when shipped to any port in the Philippine Islands or Guam shall enter said port free of import duty. This substitute was defeated. every Republican voting against it.
 MT. Williams then called up his bill ito establish a minimum tariff of the United States" He urged a favorable report on the grounds that the condi- tion in general and the German situa- ton in particular demand legislation It was defeated, every Republican vot- ing against reporting it.