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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

from post to post became principal an dthen district superintendent, in which
latter position her ACQUAINTANCE with the teachers Of Chioag9 was greatly
Of the profession should be- The women principals of the elementary schools
formed themselves into an organization called the Ella F. Young club.
When Dr. Benjamin Andrews became superintendent, Mrs. Young promptly
resigned, feeling that her individuality was being suppressed. She then be-
came connected with the University Of Chicago as a lecturer o pedagogy.
She is a graduate of the Chicago high school, the Chicago normal school, and
Phi. D. of the University of Chicago Mrs. Young is now 50 years of age.
She is proud of the fact that she has neVer solicited a promotion. The salary
attached to her present position is $1,000 a year
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

Rnsso.T apanese war was begun the nations addressed Japan with fearful eyes
pleading with her not to 60 to wal and be crushed. The baron says the same
con q speak of "sweled head and yellow peril"
Aeain we are instructed. The mikados representative tells rs his country
studies absorbs the best all other countries have to offer and then
adds to this best; he calls attention to Major shimoses smokelss powder, SO
much better than the English fyddte; to DIR. Kiasatos discovery of a new bac-
terri whilst at work in Germany; to DIR. Takamines discovery OF a new bc.
stop bleeding. We hsten meeky to the barons words, we acknowledge we
were very ignorant Of the real Japanese aM..4 ~
The baron declares he is here IN business of a economic nature purely.
his services in requsiton for the furthering of a closer commercial alliance
between Japan and the United States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

bms for New York in his own way, does not aspire c be executive Of the great
city. And it is a fine work that Jacob Rs is associated with in the port en-
tered every year by thousands upon thousands of immigrants
More recently Mr. RMs has been thought of as the euDgst Of Theodore
Roosevelt, but we should not lose sight, in or halfhumorous attitude toward
the man that eulogizes 50 enthusiastically, that his name has earlier claim to
public notice For long he has made strenuous efforts to lessen tenement
crowdng and accompanying evils in New York. AS police reporter on the New
York Sun he made us acquainted with the dark corners of Mulberry street and
his reports of conditions there led to the revomionizaton of that quarter. In
tenement and school reforms he has been very active, and had large part in
the smalparks and pubhcplaygrounds movement, Heis author of How the
Other Half Lives" Children of the Poor "Out O" Mulberry Stree" Making
of An American" and other works.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

We boast that the Japanese are sending an
army of students over to our country to imbibe
something of western civilization. Some of the
Japs now with US incidentally impart a little in
~struction to the Americans.
One who has recently been playing instructor
is that more or less mysterious gentleman Baron
Kaneko, who is making an extended stay in this
country for some reason or Other-problematic
ones are announced by the papers from time to
time.
Well, here are some Of the points on which
Baron Kaneko assumes instruction should be
given. He tells us the outside nations are densely
ignorant Of Japan, although the nations them
selves are very well known by the Japanese. 1t
was this lack of knowledge that led to the worlds
misunderstanding and undertaking CT his people.
And Mr.. Kaneko allows himself a smile in his
slaevn as he refers To the fact that mhen the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

His name is Jacob Riis. He is called a vet
eran in newspaper work; he wants to remain in
the newspaper field.
Mr.. Jacob Riis and President Roosevelt, as is
very well known. are the warmest Of friends, and
the president has great respect for the Danish
American. Repeatedly he has tried to bestow an
office upon his friend, but each time has been
brought up short by a refusal. MIR. Riis declares
he would rather be a newspaper man than the
governor of anything at all.
For 40 years he has worked at his calling, and
says a newspaper man should never accept polit-
ical Office. In an interview with a representative
of the New York Times, he speaks of the news
paper man as a critic, man behind the scenes,
whose power is invisible to the public and should
remain so. When told that his name had been
suggested as mayor of New York he called it alb
surd, impossible. He prefers to continue his la
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1905-09-29

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
Brandon, Miss, Feb. 10, 1906
DEATH OF MISS PAULINE OH
LEVER.


The death of Miss Pauline Ohleyer,
which occurred at her mothers home,
at this place. Friday morning at Ais
O'Clock, spread a deep gloom of
sadness over our little town, where
she was born 38 years ago and has
since resided. She had been in fee
BILE health for several months, but her
most intimate friends never realized
that the end was so near.
By her kindly disposition Miss Pau
line had gained the love and esteem
of our entire people, and none knew
her but to love her.
The deceased leaves an aged mother
and three brothers and three sisters to-
gether with large circle of friends
to mourn her loss:
The funeral services were conduct
ed Sunday morning at 10: 30 o'clock by
Rev. Mr.. Moore at the residence, af-
ter which the remains were followed
to their last resting place by a large
concourse of sorrowing friends. The
News joins in extending heartfelt sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

NADIA, Winona, Corinth. Columbus,
West Point and other dry towhs are
growing with astonishing rapidity.
jackson was practically on a stand
still until she get rid Of her saloons
These facts should appeal to every man
who desires to sac our city grow and
prosper. But there are still g4eatsr
reasons why Jackson should remain a
prohibition town. The saloon lis q
menace to our homes and to society at
large. The gifted dens for social
drinking are gateways to destruction.
Blind tigers that exist in many DOM
munities because the law is nod in
forced are bad enough, but they are
not as dangerous for our boys and Young
men as the saloon, because they don't
have the social feature through which
thousands are led to ruin. There is
already enough sorrow and misery in
the world without making any more.
Southern Statesman.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

d. c.: the Queen 81 Crescent Route
has authorized a rate o. one fare plus
25 cents for the round trip from all
points on its lines. Tickets will be
sold March LIST, End and Srd, bearing
limit March 8th, and with privilege
of extension to leave Washington not
later than March 18th, 1905, provided
tickets are deposited with Special
Agent at Washington by March Sth,
and fee Of 81 90 paid. Excellent ser.
vice is afforded to Washington from
all points, through sleeping cars,
comfortable day coaches, and dining
cars serving all meals. For details
as to schedules, etc, apply to any
agent of the company or address, Geo.
H. Smith, General Passenger Agent,
New Orleans, La,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
MOVEMENTS FOR SALOONS

There is movement on foot to Sc
cure saloons for Jackson. With all
due respect to the opinions of those
who differ with us we desire to ex-
press our opposition to this movements.
The liquor traffic has resulted in un-
told evils to the human race and with
the advance of civilization and en-
lightenment the people are getting rid
of it. With the exception of our cities
the most prosperous communities in
all parts of the South are the dry
towns. The wet towns as a rule are
the dead towns. Take the towns of
our own State for example. Biloxi is
the Oldest town in Mississippi, but she
is wet town and the comparatively
new, but dry towns of HattiesSurg and
Laurel are gro swing and expanding in
to prosperous cities, while Biloxi re-
mains practically stationary. Vicks-
burg, another wet town, was an i'm
portant city before Meridian was ever
dreamed Of, but when the latter got
rid OF her Saloons she began to grow
md prosper and now she is much
larger than the latter. yet she is an
inland town while Vioksburg has the
dvantages of Mississippi river trans
'ortation and of being the metropolis
t the great Delta. Canton, another
vet town, is practically at standstill
While Yazoo City, Greenwood, Gre
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who so
kindly rendered assistance and sympa-
thy in our recent bereavement, We
especially thank Rev. Mr.. Moore for
his services and words of consolation.
May heavens choicest blessings rest
upon you all is the wish of
MRS. JOHN .OHLEYER
AND FAMILY
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
FROM OLD KENTUCK

Fulton, Ky, Feb. 10, 'o5. Ed.
News; AS citizen Of the North, 81
at least midway between the beautiful
sunny Southland, where the magnolias
bloom, and among the best people oh
earth. You are publishing very in
teresting paper of Rankin County.
Mississippi.
Thinking this morning as I am
sitting at my desk by a red. hot stove,
that the citizens of Rankin, or at least
my friends and relatives in the beau
tiful little town of Brandon, would
like to know just how the weather is
in Kentucky this morning, have de.
cided to give you a sketch of the
weather and how it has been for the
past month and a half. We have not
seen the mother earth during the
present month. There has been three
deep SHOWS in this month and today it
is showing again.
Hickman, KY, is one of the grand
est sights imaginable. It is most
beautiful sight to look out on the
Mississippi river. You understand
the river is frozen over and Hickman
is situated On high bluff. Standing
on the high bluffs overhangipg the
river and gazing upon the vast field of
ice, stretching as far as your eyes can
see, is one continuous mass of ice
pileing upon each other until there is
no telling how thick the ice is, or how
strong. The chance to cross the river
on bridge of ice, though perhaps
dangerous, has been taken advantage
of by a great many, both men and
women, young and old.
What damage the breaking of this
gorge of ice will cause no one car
estimate. though it will surely crust
anything that is SO unlucky as to BIZ
IN its path. The snow and sleet
packed hard by continuous passing
has made the lills solid sheet of ics
on which the coasters are having erea
sport. In the evening, especially
when all the young people are out
the scene presented is one of meri
ment. While you were looking a,
your evergreen trees Sunday the youne
people of west Kentucky were anus.
ing themselves by crossing the river
at Hickman on sleigh. They had a
sleigh that seated thirteen couples ant
worked four horses to it. But alas
we are longing for hot air.
Backward, turn backward, o time il
thy flight,
Give me July again, just for tonight
| am disguised with snow and will
ice,
Hear my rich MARBLE and take my ad
vice,
Turn back the clock until it reache!
August one;
Give ms some dog days and give MT
SOME sun,
Give me some mosquitoes and give me-
some flies;
Turn on the heat before everyone dies,
Bring back my straw hat and old liner
pants,
Just let me sweat again-Ob, for ont
night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSOCIA.
TION

The farmers and citizens of Pela
hatchie precinct met at Pelahatchit
February 18th. and organized by elect
ing George Robinson, president; J. A.
Lindsey, secretary and Treasurer. W.
D. Heslip and w. ". Goforth were
elected representatives to the County
Association to meet at Brandon, Feb
ruary 10th. The weather being so bad
there were only twenty-five members
present. All who are interested and
want to join the association are re.
quested to call on the secretary and
give him yonr name
GEO. ROBINSON, Pres.
J. A. LINDSEY, Sec. and Treas
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Pursuant to instructions from the
board of supervisors at their February
1905 meeting, the undersigned election
commissioners of Rankin county, Miss !,
will on March 4, 1905, hold special
election in beat 4. in said county and
state for the election of justice of
the peace to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of W. D. Heslep. Cam
didates should file their petitions with
the chairman at once.
W. S. MAY, Chairman,
w B. EASTERLING.
Brandon, Miss, Feb. 10, 1905.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
Yours truly,
r. +. COCHRAN. -

Nothing since Judge Cochran has
taken the bench in his whirlwind cam
paign has caused more talk than this
communication, which Judge Cochran
says should never have been given to
the press. The ruling of the court as
regards selection of grand jurors has
never been known in Mississippi, and
naturally the public is looking for
ward to the end to determine if Judge
Cochran has finally, in his own way,
settled the mooted question of how to
improve the jury system, or has he
such powers under the law.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

jump on harricane, an ride away
finn her.
Happiness is most in de valleys.
WAen you hunts fer it on de noun
tap tops, you gifts lost in de mist.
Rryin' over spilled milk is foolish
bue nevertheless, it sho' is great
consolation ter lots of us.
4 don't think dis work is a howlin'
vii ierness-dar's only some people in
it Rt bowls fer de sake of hearin' dey
owl voices. Atlanta Constitution,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

Jno. D. Rockefeller has proposed to
the Baptlsts of Mississippi to denote
$35, 600 to the endowment of College
if the Baptists of the State will raise
$l00,0 900. Mr.. Rockefeller PROPOSE
tion is meeting with much favor and
it is probable that active steps will
soon be taken towards fulfilling that
Iart of the agreement resting upon
the Baptists of the State.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
FINE COTTON SEED.

l have so bushels of the famous
Mortgage LITTER cotton seed that
will sell at 81 so per bushel. Try
'em one year and you will never plant
any other. / made two bales to the
acre with them last year. See CT
write me quick.
FRANK ROBINSON,
Brandon, Miss
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
AND FAMILY.

When the breath is foul and the ap-
petite disordered, Prickly Ash Bitters
is the remedy needed. 1t purifies the
stomach, liver and bowels, sweetens
the breath, promotes vigor and cheer
fulness. A. G. Thornton, Special
Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
JUDGE COCHRAN, THE LAW.
He Ignores States Plan Of Drawing
Jurors and Adopts One OF
His Own.

A recent special from Meridian to
the Picayune says:
The letter written by Judge r. f.
Cochran, of this judicial district, to
Sheriff e. e. Dantzler, Of Noxubee
county, where Judge Cochran opens
court today, is causing no end of COM
ment. Judge Cochran was seen today
just before leaving for Macon, and
when asked il he intended to establish
this precedent in his district, said that
the letter to Sheriff DantzIer was en-
tirely personal and was not intended
to 60 to the press. The letter is as
follows, written from Philadelphia,
where Judge Cochran was holding
court at the time:
Philadelphia, Miss Jan. p 1905.
Mr.. E. e. Dantzler, Macon, Miss.
Dear Mr.. Dantzler-I assume that the
board of supervisors has placed in the
jury box better class of Jurors than
formerly, but do not want to take
any chance of getting a first-class
grand jury for the ensuing term of
court. have altogether discarded
the formalities and general nonsense
of the jury, which is expressly stated
to be only declaratory, and that
jury selected in anyway without fraud
is legal jury. If the jurors for the
first week Of your court have not al
ready been drawn, want you to sim.
Ply pour out the whole box Ion desk
or table and select the best men in the
jury boxes for the first week Of the
court. Discard altogether the envelope
system and make list of them, so
that the grand jury may be selected
from the list. I want you to thorough
ly consider the jurors selected for the
first week and have in your mind the
very best men to compose the grand
jury, without regard to the super
visors' district. You are fully ac-
quainted with the communities where
lawlessness prevails, and want suf-
ficient number Of good men from such
districts on the grand jury. If the
name Of Senator Price is in the jury
box, think he would make a first
class foreman. When the grand jury
is called only such persons as you may
designate can be called, without re-
gard to their situation in the county.
I want the best grand jury impaneled
that can be selected from the jurors
placed in the boxes, and am going to
rely solely upon you to draw them and
call them when the grand jury is en-
paneled.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

the funeral of his sister, Miss Pauline
The old friends of Mr.. Ohleyer will
sylnpathize with him all the more
when they learn that is his second sis
ter to die within the past three weeks,
the other being Mrs. Celia Tvargosky,
of Vicksburg.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
A GREAT SEND OFF (.

Htre's Pld Jack .rice's widow, who
was fhree years getting on the pen
sio2 fs p soldier widow and in less
thaE1three months after getting there
she ttades off her pension for man
who hadn't been divorced two hours.
Levi Freismer was granted divorce
at 10 O'Clock this morning and before
noon bad taken out license to marry
Mrs. Harriet Rice. Police Nragis.
trate Birkett was engaged to tie the
knot. May the Lord have mercy or
their miserable souls. Exc hange,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

For a clear complexion, bright
sparkling eve and vigorous digestion.
take Priokly Ash bitters. It puts the
system in perfect order. A. G..
Thornton, Special Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES.

First, paper.
Second, cotton.
Third, leather.
Fifth, wooden.
Seventh, wooden.
Tenth, tin.
Twelfth, silk and linen.
Fifteenth, crystal.
Twentieth. china.
Twenty fifth, silver.
Thi1tieth, pearl.
Thirty fifth, coral.
Fortleth, ruby.
Forty fifth, bronz.
Fiftieth, golden.
Sixty fifth, crown.
Seventy fifth, diamond.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

The family that keeps on hand ano
uses occasionally the celebrated Prior
ly Ash Bitters is always q well-regu
lated family. A. G. Thornton, Spec
ial Agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
LOCAL NE w

Tuesday was Valentines day.
And the next night it showed.
Monday night was the coolest of
the season.
Wood and coal have been scarce ar
ticles lately.
Preaching at Baptist church Sunday
by the pastor.
Chancery court will convene here
the 4th Monday in March.
Capt. Dave Pickett is still confined
to his room, not being able to be out
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Grain, OF
Thomasville. spent yesterday In town.
Fl. A. Busick, our venerable mer.
chant, is out again, after few days
illness.
Miss Sophie Langley has been quite
sick at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J..
@. Bruce.
Capt. Coulson is in very feeble
health, being confined to his bed most
of the time
O. e. Martin has purchased W. D.
Ragland's kitchen and is moving it
away to-day.
Another blizzard is predicted for
Monday, but it is hoped that it will
not materialize.
n. Z. Brown passed through town
yesterday en- route from McComb City
O his old home at Fannin.
George Sprague's many friends are
lad to see him out again after a few
weeks illness of rheumatism.
Col. Sol Dobson, our efficient and
ebliging chancery clerk, was sick a
Jew days the first part of the week.
JnhH Chleyef, who was called here
n account of the death of his sister,
as returned to his home in the delta
If you failed to pay your taxes be.
pre- February 1. you will see your
anne in print before many more
eeks.
Sidney u. McLaurin left Tuesday
ght for business trip to New York
ity. He was accompanied by r. T.
cLauIin, of Vicksburg.
Marriage licenses vera issued this
pek to W. G. Thompson and Miss
ga sheely ), S, May and Miss
attic Ponder; Ben Harroll and Miss
a Smith.
A crowd Of young people spent a
u hours very pleasantly Tuesday
ght at the home of DIR. and Mrs
fly Watson, the occasion being a
pbit barbecue:
4 special election will be held in
&c 4, March 4, to elect a justice OF
peace 20 Succeed W. D. Heslep,
signed. Mr.. Heslep has engaged in
mercantile business.
The billiards last week were the
rst ever experienced in this county.
pW and sleet remained On the ground
fifteen days and the thermometer
istered s. on several occasions.
t is predicted that the fruit crop
! be abundant this year, the re-
t extreme cold weather having q
dency to retard the rising Of sap
i after the spring frpsts:
Ell. Dhieyer, wha was Summoned
ne an account of the death of his
Ter, left to-day for Woodville, te
ust his business affairs at that
be. He will return to Brandon in
ut ten days to reside.
lutte number Of the Delinquent
payers hare called an the county i
leauer this week and adjusted their
s. The probability is that most Of
land advertised will be paid on be-
the date of the sale.
took is being raised for q canning
DRY at this place. Nearly So, 0O(
already been snbscribea and The
noe, III il theughts, will be raised
bout difficulty. A suitable site
been selected and those who are
hing the enterprise feel confident
they will have it in operation II
for this seasons crop.
arion Ledger T. Fl. Ohleyer, d
Louis, was il jackson Saturday
4 en- route to Brandon to attend
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16
SYRUP FOR SALE.

have for sale thirteen half barrels
OF as fine home made syrup as any
one could wish for.
ALEX PRICE, Dobson, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

A WORD FROM BR' Err WILLIAMS.
'sW'en you see old Lady Trouble
comm down the big road, bes' thing
you kin do is ter take ter de woods,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

&c experienced fa1 ner
has lear ed that some
grains require FER differ
ent soil than others
some crops need differ
entlpandling than others.
He knows that a great
deal, depends upon right
planting at the right
tirne1 and that the soil
must be kept enriched.
No use Of complaining
in summer about a mis-
take made in the spring.
Decide before the seed
is plahted.
Ue best time to rene
dy wasting conditions IN
the human body is be-
fore the evil is too deep
rooted AT the first evil
dence of loss of flesh
scottls Emulsion
~ q
diately.l There is moth
ing that will repa air
wastedttissue more
quickly or replace lost
flesh mAore abundantly
than ScIott's Emulsion.
It nouri$ hes ana DuipuS
up the bpdy when OH
nary 70 pds aDsolAy
fail.
We hin SCI ID you ! sample f'<f
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-02-16

On account of Presidential Inau.
guration Ceremonies Washi ngton,