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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
MISSISSIPPI STATE
HAPPENINGS
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
SECTIONS.
An EPITOME OF TIE NEWS
Culled From the Important Happen
ings Throughout the State During
the Past Week and Reviewed in
Brief.
December Weather,

The following data covering a pc
ROD OF seventeen years have been
compiled from the Weather Bureau
records at fifty five observation sta
tlons in Mississippi. They are is
sued to show the conditions that have
prevailed In the state, during Deem
Der for the above period of years, but
must not be construed as a forecast
OF the weather conditions for the com
ing month. Temperature, Gin degrees)
Mean or normal temperature, 48. The
warmest month was that of 1889, with
an average of go. The coolest month
was that of 1908, with an average Of
43. Some of the highest tempera-
lures recorded were as follows: SO at
Port Gibson in 1892 and IS at Crystal
Springs in 1904. Some of the lowest
temperatures recorded were as fol-
lows: Zero at Ripley and Holly
Springs in 1901. Precipitation, Grain
and melted SNOWY Average for the
month 4.S1 inches. Average number
Of days with DOL inch or more, 6. The
greatest average monthly precipita-
ton was 3.54 inches in 1897. The
least average monthly precipitation
was 0.94 inch in 1889. Some Of the
greatest monthly amounts of precip-
itation recorded were as follows: A.
IS inches at Edwards in 1897 and 49,
70 inches at Ripley In 1904. Some
Of the least monthly amounts of pre-
eipitation recorded were as follows:
0.30 inch at Batesville in 1889 and
0.29 inch at Greenville and OBJ inch
at Water Valley in 1896. The average
snowfall ranges from about two inch
es In the extreme northern counties to
a trace in the gulf counties. In De-
cember 1894 snow fell to a depth of
six inches in Clay county. Clouds and
Weather-Average number Of clear
days, l3; partly cloudy days, 5; and
cloudy days, Is. Wind The prevail
ing winds have been from the north.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Villages Incorporated.

Governor Vardaman has issued proc
lamations incorporating the following
new villages and appointing municip-
al officers therefor:
New Hebron, Lawrence county; M.
Magee, mayor; J. w. Walton, mar
shall; Joe Upton, treasurer; F. L. Ri
ley, 7. M. Ware and S. E. lizard, al
dermen.
Derma, Calhoun county; Fl. G..
Strong, mayor; ]. M. Wells, marshal;
w. H. Blaylock, D. M. Flemmons and
w. j. Sooner, alderman.
Rome, Sunfower county; M. j..
Richards, mayor; E. F. Engle, mar
shall; G. w. Stillions, J. P. White and
N. j. Monsel, aldermen.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Wants Deep Water.

There was representative meeting
Of business men held at Vicksburg to
hear Congressman Lorimer and his
party on the subject of deep water
from Chicago to the gxf. The meet
ing was held at the City Hall and pre-
sided over by Hon. B. w. Griffith,
mayor of the city. Before adjourn
ment a Vicksburg Deep Water Asso-
citation had been formed. A perma-
nent executive committee Of five was
provided for, and canvass for men,
bers will be started and deep water
sentiment thoroughly aroused in this
section.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Officers Elected.

The INSTRUMENTATION convention
elected officers last week as follows:
Link P. Brown, Meridian, president;
vice presidents, Rev. H. C.. Morrison,
Louisville, KY, the retiring president;
Rev. R. w. Huckabee of Greenville,
Tex, John Paul Of Kentucky and Rec.
L. L. Pickett of Kentucky; secretary,
B. W. Bromley, Wilmore, KY, treas
urer, Rev. Dejarnette, Greenville, Tex.
The attendance at the convention to-
tailed 1876, with sixteen states and
three foreign countries represented.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Big Real Estate Deal.

A big real estate deal was closed
at Jackson by the purchase of farm
of 1925 acres two miles west of the
city by a northern man for $4,000.
The same farm was brought few
years since for $4,000. The owner Of
the place refused an offer of $4,000
for a farm of 535 acres two miles fur
Their west of the former tract, which
he bought for $4,000, 2
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Plans for Incorporation.

Delegates from the several associa-
tons composing the Southern Truck
Growers League met in Laurel in an
nual convention In response to a call
from Secretary T. E. Waldrop. Com
mission men from Cincinnati and Chi
cago and representatives. from several
railroads were also in attendance at
the meeting. Plans for perfecting the
organization by incorporating were
discussed, and freight rates on refrig-
orator cars were gone over. It was
decided to assist the interstate Com
merce Commission and those railroads
fighting the private cars.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
New Corporations.

The following charters have been
received at the office of the governor
Capital Marble and Granite Com
pany, Jackson, capital $4,000; 7. B.
Carson and j. w. Persons incorpora-
tors
Knapp Lumber Company, Shubuta,
capital 100000; incorporators F. H.
Knapp and H. A. Bond.
Shubuta Light and Water Compa-
ny, capital $4,000; incorporators F. H.
Knapp, B. Hutchins and III. A. Bond.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Togo's Sunken Flagship.

Victoria, B. C.-Salvage operations
were progressing vigorously on To-
COS sunken flagship, Mikasa when the
Shawmut left Japan, the authorities
being determined to raise her with
the least possible delay. The theory
now entertained in japanese naval
circles for her loss is that decomposi-
ton set IN among the explosives in
her magazine and spontaneous COM
bustion resulted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Sang Dixie.

More than 1000 citizens, including
800 school children, who sang "Dix-
lie" greeted Captain Merry and his
party at Wesson, Miss, where great
display of homegrown products was
arranged for inspection. AS result,
businessmen and farmers organized
the annual city fair association.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
New Department.

The Mississippi Cotton Association
met at Jackson. Committeeman Mar
tin, in an address, favored the crea-
ton of a state department Of agri,
culture. n
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
By Stock Company.

The Mississippi Baptist Mission
Board adjourned at Jackson, leaving
control of the organ, the Baptist, in
he hands of the stock company.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
20 Cent Cotton at Edwards.

w. Montgomery sold bale of
cotton at Edwards, at 20 cents per
pound, the highest price paid during
the present season. C. C. Redfeld,
local buyer was the purchaser. The
bale was forwarded by the Bank of
Edwards, to be placed on exhibition
at the state fair at Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Many Converts.

More than 200 persons were CON
verted as the result of a two weeks
tent revival at Laurel, Miss, conduct
ed by Rev. John B. Andrews, under
the auspices Of Presbyterian and Meth
odist churches.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Funds For Jews.

The Mississippi Synod, in session
at Meridian, made a liberal eontribu-
ton to the fund for the relief of
Russian Jews.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
To Erect Temple.

The Scottish Rite Masons, of Mis-
sissippi, in reunion at Meridian, de-
cided to erect a handsome temple in
that city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Deep Water.

A deep waterway association was
organized at Natchez, Miss with Cap
tain r. f. Learned as President.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
Hopson Appointed.

H. H. Hopson, Of Clarksdale, was
appointed to the Mississippi Leves
Board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

The streets of Corinth are torn up
FOR the purpose of laying sewer pipe
and some Of the citizens are inclined
to complain at the inconvenience ex-
perienced. This is only one Of the
unpleasant things that must be borne
for the sake Of progress. After a
short time all will be proud that they
were able to undergo a little trouble
or the great convenience secured by
so doing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

L. A. Wilhelms of Greenville re.
Gently displayed the third crop Of crab
apples. The tree from which they
were gathered is in full blossom for
The fourth crop, which will not ma
ture as a matter Of course. However,
ghis is strong evidence of the fertili-
~ of Delta soil and also goes to show
that it as we'll adapted to growing
diversified crop as to the great sta
pie, cotton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

The Oxford Eagle prints the follow
ing excellent article on enthusiasm"
that is worthy Of reproduction in ev-
cry paper in the whole state. A certain
amount Of enthusiasm is absolutely
necessary to carry out proposition
OF any character, and the necessity
for it is well defined in the Eagles
article: "a boy or girl, man or wo-
man, with enthusiasm for honest work
or worthy cause, is an inestimable
power in the world for good. All
down the ages of the past, it has been
enthusiasts who have given the world
inventions, made discoveries of con-
tinents, explored unknown regions
and led the procession in scientific re-
search. There is scarcely any one so
stupid or Indifferent as to be devoid
Of enthusiasm upon some subject. It
may be only for hunting, fishing or
pleasure, yet it indicates a possibility
of rousing an interest in other things.
Parents and teachers may have the
strongest and most lasting influence
upon child by awakening and direct
ing enthusiasm in knowledge which
will be helpful in future life work
In the choosing Of profession or call
ing, the one in which we can manifest
enthusiastic interest is in ninety-nine
cases in hundred the one in which
we can achieve success and distinction.
He who takes so little interest in his
work as to apologize for it, may well
be. summed as an employer or en-
ployee, for his handiwork can never
attain for the best. The great power
of enthusiasm lies not only In what
one individual can accomplish, but
in the fact that others are inspired by
contact with the enthusiast. This
should induce us to seek out the work
best suited to our capacities and so
persistently cultivate an enthusiasm
for it that it will become contagious,
and others will catch the habit of
throwing heart and soul into the per-
Torrance of every duty. When we
find our most congenial sphere Of ac-
ton, and enter upon our work with
strenuous zeal, we may expect rev.
olution in both manual and mental
work which will tell for progress,
prosperity and the uplifting Of man
kind. Value enthusiasm above silver
and gold, for it is the handspring of
success to the Individual as well as the
nation
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted N the Indu srial, Commercial and Aericul.
tural Development Of the Wonderful Resources Of
the State Items Of Interest from all Quarters
BY H. E. BLAkESLEI Jackson. II,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

Secretary Woods Of the Cotton As
ISOLATION said recently in a speech
at Tupelo that if all the -four bought
in the south was brought In sacks in
stead Of barrels, a million bales Of
cotton additional annually would be
required to supply the sacks. Then
lets all buy -four in sacks so long as
The material used is cotton, our prin-
cipal product.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

In support Of the contention that
the land around Philadelphia is fer
tile and adapted to trucking, the Dem
ocrat notes that John Jingle, of near
that place gathered 600 bushels Of
sweet potatoes from one acre that was
not unusually fortified. The success
Of Mr.. Jingle should stimulate others
to give the potato crop trial. 1t is
money producer, where the market
can be relied upon, and the establish
ing of canneries to put them up for
winter use is fast solving that prob
lem.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

Mississippians should be proud of
the fact thas our people have been
foremost in Standing by the wishes of
the Southern Cotton Association. The
farmers of the state have uniformly
stood by the organization in its eff
forts to assist the planter in protect
ing himself against the spectators
and combinations formed for his un-
doing. One of the ably edited papers
of the state, and one that has not at
all times agreed with the Associa-
ton, has the following to say con-
corning the excellent action of our
people toward the body: "Tn this
state almost alone, have the farmers
endeavored to stand by the recon-
mendations Of the Southern Cotton
Association in the matter Of slowly
marketing their crops, thus maintain
ing to as great an extent as possible,
the price always reduced by rapid
delivery. This we attribute to the
wise and conservative methods and
management Of Hon. Walter Clark,
President Of the Mississippi division
Of the Association, reinforced by the
exceptionally solvent and independent
condition Of our producers. The refer
ence to Mr.. Clark is timely and we'll
taken. He is the right man in the
right place as far as Mississippi is
concerned, but there are great num-
bers who believe, and that number is
being largely augmented from day to
day, that he should be at the head Of
the whole Association. Under his
guidance it is believed that the Asso-
citation would be made as effective in
other states as in Mississippi, and
that in a short time the body would
be the powerful influence in behalf
Of the farmer that it is intended to
be. We sincerely hope that the friends
of Mr.. Clark will present his name
and elect him president Of the whole
organization, -
Wesson made a. creditable exhibit
Of agricultural and horticultural pro-
ducts when the train load of homeseek
ers came through last week. The truck
ing industry is gaining a strong hold
down there and the people are find-
ing it very profitable. It is said that
the visitors were very much impressed
with the evidence produced that the
soil around Wesson was productive
and valuable. This certainly val
liable way in which to advertise the
resources of a section.
A drove Of 296 sheep were driven
through Laurel recently on the way
from Jasper to Greene county where
they will be used to stock ranch.
Wool is worth 30 cents pei. pound and
the industry in south Mississippi is
growing very fast. There are thous-
ands upon thousands Of acres of land
in the state that should be utilized
for sheep, goats and other .stock-rais-
ing purposes. 1t would mean a great
deal to the state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

Winona gave highly creditable'
chrysanthemum show recently which
demonstrated beyond the shadow Of
a doubt that there is money in the
business for those who engage at Wi
mona. The royal flowers were said to
be as large and beautifully formed as
those grown anywhere, and were pro-
duced with little trouble and expense.
Choice chrysanthemums command a
good price in the market and the de-
mand is increasing yearly. Crystal
Springs, Hazlehurst, Boonville and
other Mississippi towns have grown.
them for years and found the in
dustry profitable one. There is every
reason why other sections should fall
into line and share in the profits that
are sure to follow. Jackson offers
great inducements for the location of
such farm, and the man to take up
the project and carry it through would
no doubt reap a rich harvest Of dol
lars. .H
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

That the soil of Mississippi offers
greater return for the time and labor
expended, has been contended for two
wears in this department. The follow
ing mention Of actual figures from
Aberdeen goes to prove that the as
sertion is freely backed by actual
Facts: "Mr. J. M. Harmon made on
little less than half acre of high
y fortified land 63 pound bale Of
cotton which brought him 1925. He
bought his place on credit for $4,000
several years ago, added about as
much in improvements and has made
it pay out.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

The little city of Silver Greek in
Lawrence county is growing fast and
promises to be much larger in the
near future The country around it
IS fertile and especially adapted to
trucking as well as general farming
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

There Will be lots Of time for indus
trial work in Mississippi next year,
Politics I will not seriously interfere,
only congressional contests being on
hand.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

The letter Of Hon. Charles Scott to
the Manufacturer Record with ref
arence to italian labor for the south
ern cotton fields is attracting atten-
ton all over the country. Mr.. Scott
= ode an extensive study Of the matter
this past summer in their homes in
Italy and he decided that they were
the people required to relieve the la
Dor troubles Of our section. Let us
hope that this will prove true.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

The newspapers Of Mississippi are
rejecting the prosperity being expe-
rienced in an unmistakable manner.
All are well filed with excellent ad-
vertising matter and numbers Of them
are being published in sections. The
press of the state compares favorably
with that Of any other in the union.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-11-30

In Mississippi the worthy young
man may not have any fear Of failure
from lack of opportunities. The de-
mand for honest and competent men
is greater now than it has ever been
in the history of the state. The young
man who soberly and diligently for
S,sefulness will find no difficulty in Sc
enring recognition Of his virtues.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-27
OUR RURAL FREE DELIVERIES
The Work of The Free Rural Deliveries Seems Have Been
Quite Satisfactory to ali Concerned Great Convenience
to the Rural Community And it is only Matter of
Time When Every Farmer Will Enjoy It,

The following reports from the carriers routes
Nos and for the second quarter of the year is as
follows:
G.. A. Gordon, carrier route No. l. Delivered:
Registered letters 9, letters 433s postal cards 4sG,
newspapers 13 ll9, circulars 1872, packages $50.
Total delivered. - .,34.
Collected Registered letter, B. letters 2.39S, pos
tai cards IA. circulars ., packages "A. TOAD cob
lected 2GG3 Money orders issued 80, value of stamps
on mail collected 10y carriers Sj4l r. Value OF stamps,
stamped paper, etc. sold by carriers $40. a,
James :. Dixon. carrier route No. >. Delivered:
REGISTERED letters b. letter, 300, postal cards 2S7
newspapers 10 800, circulars 1854, packages 3Sl.
Total delivered Ii. 800.
Collected Registered letters t. letters 1919, pos
tai cards ll5. apers p. packages 40 Total col
lected O6 Money orders issued 60, value OF stamps
on mail collected by carriers $40 80 value Of stamps,
stamped paper, etc. sold by carrier 1851
Grand total of routes Nos. | and ,:
Delivered: Registered letters -, letters hob,
postal cards 11: newspapers 249lS, circulars 2dsG,
packages OBJ. Total 3j4:
Collected Registered letters :, letters 4,3l7, pos
tal cards 259. newspapers %, circulars O. packages
~ Total 769 Money order, issued l59, value OF
stamps on mail collected Sl00.7l, value of stamps,
stamped paper. etc. sold 5000.
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-27

are being unsartbed in this district and everything
in the line of prospecting mills, diamond drills and
other machinery is being used TO learn the values in
the lower levels. This camp has its daily mai anu
stage service telephone service and stores. Great
credit is due those men who have worked faithfully
for the ad Advancement of the mineral industry not
only of this district but Of the entire county and it is
most graft, ing learn that in many cases their ell
forls have been rewarded with most promising
results.
The writer of this artic has tried to give plain
statement the mineral resources of kittas county
as they exist today, and from prospectors stand
point purposely avoiding technical phrases From
NV examination of the mineral deposits OF klttltas
and from an experience of many years as a plospec-
tor feel that am safe in ing that the future OF
he county in th, respect i, fail OF promise. NO
where in nited states or GU OF It, Tor that mat
Ter can be found in small area such diversity
# mineral and in such stup"ndou- quantities, from
the humble IRON on through ead, copper. cirnahaI,
liver aud gold, and these all IN the midst OF mex
nlu,lible field, Of coal.
Vast are the agrlc lltura resources OF the coun
mad he outlook tor its livestock and lumber indus
ies and great a., have been the achievements along
hose line, they are dl,tiuel to BE- ver,lldoweb by
,e results OF the work of the miner, the mailman
,d m. .nlelter FHI,NHIiC j. LONG.
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The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-27

dpe to his advocacy, or supposed adj
vocacy, or principles and policies that
.ra democratic. Nothing brought Mr..
!, ,o onnlouse during his
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-27

ground occupied by station buildings,
work shops, depots, machine shops,
switches, side tracks, turntables and
The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-07-27

r.- n, toall that stupendous changes
"Pp" overtaken American INV
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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1905-05-29
Life InsI1r ance
AS Inter state
Commerce
BY JAMES NJ. BECK Ex-Assistant Attorney
General of the United States

has been estimated that the life insurance companies Of
America have paid iii the last forty years the various
TAXES 10 THE AMOUNT OF $1oo,o00Qo0
and that the present time the annual charge for the priv
ege Of engaging in this great bencfccn enterprise amounts
$9oooo0o Such would be and oppressive ii these
institutions merely money making enterprises, but d*n
euhed from Massachusetts, Charles Summer, pointed
upon the floor congress INSURANCE rs NOT ~ MONEY
MAKING But A MONEY SAVING BUSINESS and these
license are, therefore, direct upon thrift
TIE EVIL Is RECOGNIZED. AND THE REAL QUESTION IS
EXTENT ANY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GLIB
srTurE IT'S REGULATION THAT or THE SEVERAL aTArGsf
Primarily and chiefly the question Of constitutional power
No clause Of tile constitution has lad such continuous evolution
Anmeree clause Of the constitution This inevitable Tie
fer inecommmietion between the created COND
S@s OF WHICH TIE FATHERS OF TIE REPUBLIC
NEVER DREAMED and Has caused corresponding expansion u
the commercial power Of the federal to adapt it to te
needs Of the American people
Thus it has been held that tic transmission Of
telegraph wires is aud that the passage Of citizen
interstate bridge equally the shipment
wheat d cotton D Liverpool
The question suggests itself at II the transmission
Of telegraph from is interstate
why the system Of ncrcnnanraon between the citizens Of
the various states which great insurance company gives
rise should not EQUALLY be .nch commercial intercourse
1t be admitted that the supreme court decisions from
Paul and Virginia decided IN 1865 Nung the
wealth. decided in 1901 has percny held that such form IF
mcreial intercourse IS NOT INTERSTATE COMMERCE within
the meaning Of the constitution and therefore subject the
arbitrary and dpoc power IF every Tie force Of these
it is Idle gainsay.
COURT, HAVING DUE REGARD TO TIE ENORMOUS
GROWTH or INSURANCE FACT THAT 1T UNoUEsTloN.
ABLY - MOST IMPORTANT PART The COMMERCIAL INTER
COURSE or TIE AMERICAN PEOPLE, aHALL SEE FIT HERE
AFTER TO MODIFY OR AeRoGATE TIE DOCTRINE
Ascs CASES OUCH ACTION WILL NOT De WITHOUT PRECEDENT
4 FOB THIS GaEATEoT TRIBUNAL NEVER
HEsiTATED TO ADMIT Ts OCCASIONAL ERRORS JUDGMENT
| IN SUBSEQUENT pEcisloN3