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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-29

RICH STRIKE MADE A rich
strike Of silver lead ore was made In
the Modoc mine, DonaAna county. In
development work some large kidneys
we're encountered, the ore OF which
.ssayed owe twenty ounces In silver
end from 40 to SO per cent lead. The
regular ore body runs from 90 to 40
e cent lead and about hve ounces In
silver. A few cars OF the ore were
shipped 10 tn Deming smelter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-08-29
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tr1eruse Nov. mbsr eth, 1904.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Charters Approved.

The following charters Of incorpo.
ration Of new industries organized il
the state have been approved by the
governor:
Builders Supply Company, domi-
ciled at Ocean Springs, Jackson coun-
ty, with capi'.al stock of $4,000. w
II. Bell, G. Friar, and Others incerpo-
rators.
Clarksdale Lumber and planning
Mill Company, domiciled at Clarks-
dale, Coahoma county with capital
stock of $4,000. R. T. Wade, H. l.
Wade and others incorporators.
Pecan Land Company, domiciled a,
Pascagoula, Jackson county, with a
capital stock of $4,000. C. D. Colby
B. H. Ellis, and others incorporators
City Furniture Company, domiciled
at Columbus, Lowndes county, with 4
capital stock of $4,000. ]. w. Lee
c. R. Smith, and others, incorporators
j. M. Poag Monument Association
domiciled at Senatobia, Tate county,
with capital stock Of $1,000. The
object of this corporation is to erect a
monument to the memory of the late
j. M. Poag, sheriff of Tate county, who
was killed by mob while defending
a prisoner several months ago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Merry Wants Information.

Capt. J. F. Merry, general immi-
grafton agent Of the Illinois Central
system, has issued a circular request
ing all local agents of the company in
Mississippi and elsewhere in the south
to furnish him with the names Of
planters, stockmen, horticulturists,
etc., who have made a success in any
special line of farming, such as stock
raising, vegetable gardening, fruit cul,
ture, etc. Capt. Merry desires to thor
oughly familiarize himself with agri-
cultural conditions in the territory
touched by the Illinois Central lines
and after learning the names Of farm
ers who have achieved notable success
he will correspond with them direct
for the purpose of asoertaining meth
DDS used in order that the information
may be made public generally. Capt
Merry's work has been an important
factor in the upbuilding Of Mississip-
pl and inducing desirable immigration
to the state, and in his new field of
labor he will be given cordial coop
GRAFTON and assistance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
New Postoffce.

The postoffice department has sign
ed contract with F. R. Austin for
the erection of new postoffice build
ing for Greenwood to be completed
and ready for occupancy by the first
of November. 1t will be a very hand
some three-story brick and stone struc
ture, equipped with modern postoffics
fixtures and equipment for both ru-
raj and city delivery. The receipts
of the Greenwood Office have more
than doubled during the past two
years. The salary of the postmaster
has been raised twice during that time
Free city delivery was recently in
stalled here and another clerk has
been added to the working force OF
the office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Not Until the 25th.

Secretary Will H. Woods, of the
Mississippi Division of the Southern
Cotton Association, sent out a great
many circular letters a few days ago
requesting farmers and business men
over the state to report to him Au-
gust 25 the condition Of the cotton
crop In their immediate vicinities.
Answers to these circulars have al
ready begun to arrive at headquar-
tiers here, and Secretary Woods says
he does not want them. He desires
the information to be authentic, and
asked that it be mailed out August %.
His circular reads:
"That these reports may be uni
form We ask that on August % you
inspect your crop carefully, giving
us the condition and the approximate
yield in your immediate section as
compared with last year"
Just why some should have reptile ]
already Secretary Woods does not un-
derstand. All such advance replies
have been returned to the writer's with
the request that they repeat on Aug
%. The idea of the Mississippi Divi-
simon is to get report that will be
accurate.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
HAPPENINGS
In MISSISSIPPI
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ALL
SECTIONS.
AN EPITOME OF TIE NEWS
oulied From the Important Happen
ings Throughout the State During
the Past Week and Reviewed In
Brief.
Mississippi Archives.

The first volume of Mississippi ar
chlyes, edited by Director Rowland of
the historical department, is now
ready for the press and consists of the
complete journal of Winthrop Sargent
the first governor of the Mississippi
Territory, and the first volume Of the
journal Of w. c. C. Claiborne, second
governor of the territory. The manu-
script, which is an exact copy of the
original journals, on file in the depart
ment of archives and history, has
been carefully annotated by Mr.. Row.
land, who will make the journals more
like history of that period. The vol
ume will contain carefully prepared
sketches of Sargent and Claiborne with
accompanying photographs. The con-
tents will throw new light on the his
tory Of that interesting period and
cause a different and more favorable
Interpretation Of the administration
of the first governor Of Mississippi
Territory. This is the first volume of
the documentary history Of the state,
which as outlined by Mr.. Rowland
will cover the history of Mississippi
from the earliest exploration to the
present. The territorial period has
been taken up first on account Of the
incompleteness of the provincial ar
chiveS, which will in future be in
cluded in the series. The volume will
be forwarded to the printer in few
days and will be ready for distri-
button some time in the wiuter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Masonic Domicile.

The charter of the Scottish Rite
of Free Masonry Cathedral Building
Association will shortly be presented
to the governor for approval. The cor
pration is domiciled at Meridian, and
several Of the officers of the Mississip
pi grand lodges A. F. & A. NJ. are
among the incorporators. Meridian
is the only town in the state where
Scottish Rite degrees are conferred.
A permanent domicile will be erected
by the corporation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Supervisors Sign Lease.

An order has been made directing
notices for sealed bids to be filed for
the hiring Of county convicts In Har-
rison county. DULY one bid was re-
ceived that of A. Pridgen, offering
So per month for first-class convicts
and So per month for second-class con-
victs. The bid was accepted by the
board for term Of one year, and the
lessee was placed under bond which
was approved.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
M. j. & K. G. Rate Sheet.

The Mississippi Railroad Commits
sion has received the complete SEIZED
ule Of freight rates proposed by the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
road for its lines through Mississippi,
the same being submitted for adoption
by the commission. An examination
Of the tariff sheet shows that the rates
proposed are on a mileage basis, and
are somewhat lower than those charg-
ed by the nearest competing line in
that territory, the Mobile & Ohio sys-
TEN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
The Norwegian Election.

Christiana, Norway Complete re-
turns from referendum on the ques-
ton Of the separation Of Norway and
Sweden show that 36S,2O0 votes were
cast for dissolution and 1874 against it.
The size Of the vote is very crafty
ing to the leaders Of the Storthing,
and has aroused intense interest. AT
the last general election for members
of the Storthing only 236,641 votes
were cast.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Gulf Coast Trolley.

From a gulf coast citizen it is learn
ed that work is being pushed on the
inter-urban electric line between Gulf
port and Biloxi, promoted by Capt. j.
T. Jones and other prominent citizens
of that section. A large force Of la
borers are now employed on the grad
ing just east of Beauvoir, and the line
will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
It is hoped to have the work practi-
cally completed by the time the SUI
preme court passes on the injunction
suit that is now pending.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Barefoeted Prisoners.

Sergeant Rainey of the Rankin
convict farm reported to the board
of control that unless he is furnished
within the next few days with sup
ply of shoes the prisoners on that
farm will have to 60 barefooted. A
shipment of shoes for the prisoners
from the eastern factory has been de-
layed in transit, and the sergeant was
directed to buy 80 pair from local
dealers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Since the boilers Of the gunboat
Bennington exploded, killing and
wounding so many of the crew, quiz
ct investigation has been going on to
determine the condition Of the en-
glnes and boilers on other ships Of
the navy. The results have been sur
prlslng as some unexpected discov-
cries have been made and some rather
unpleasant ones. Several vessels have
been quietly ordered to navy yards
for repairs to their engine room equip
ment. The names of these vessels are
withheld at the Navy Department. 1t
may be said, though, on the best au-
thority, that the conditions so far re-
vealed will in all probability result in
some decided changes of the naval reg
ulations relating to the duties Of deck
and engineer officers. The ships
boilers that have been discovered to
be defective and the changes to be
made in the regulations may be made
known after the Bennington findings
have been published.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Teachers Get License.

Licenses have been granted to the
following teachers who recently stood
examination at the close Of the Kosci-
usko normal: Hattie Gulledge, F. z.
Browe and Georgia Edwards, Kosci-
usko; Hattie Taylor, Dossville; 7. A.
Ard, Kosciusko; Clara Boyd, Sails;
Obey Sultan, Durant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
British Eclipse Expedition.

New York. Prof Turner, Of the
British eclipse expedition to Assouan
telepgraphs that preparations are
well advanced, says a Herald dispatch
from Alexandria, Egypt. The Amer
lean, British and Russian parties are
now on the ground. By he Egyptian
Government every assistance will be
given and the Antiquaries Depart
ment will allow the use Of tombs for
delicate magnetic observations.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Aged Man Drows Himself.

William Roberts, white man about
seventy years of age, employed by the
H. Weston Lumber Company of Log
town, Miss, committed suicide by
drowning himself in the bayou that
runs through the town. He had been
sick for some time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Mississippi does not seem to be very
much exercised over quarantine re-
strictions, but continues TO build enter
prises as Of yore. The records Of the
governors Office shows that a great
number Of corporations are being
formed each week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24
Colleges Will Open Sept. 6.

The President Of Mississippi College
and Hillman College at Clinton an
nounce that the schools will open their
ensuing sessions at the appointed time,
Sept. 6, unless the situation changes
in which event the patrons will be no.
tilted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

The State Department has been in
formed that the Russian government
has postponed for one. year the meet
ing Of the fifth international congress
Of obstetrics and gynecology.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Charges have been filed in the De-
partment of Justice by citizens of
Globe, A. T., against Associate Justice
Tucker Of the Territorial Court,
which it is said involves his judicial
and personal conduct. It is alleged
that when Justice Tucker went to Ari-
zona some months ago, to assume his
official duties, he let it be known to
the citizens Of Globe that if he made
hat city his home residence would
have to be provided for him, and in
timated that in case Of failure on the
part Of the people to make this pro-
vision for him he would be compelled
to take up his residence in another
part Of the district. It is charged
that the residence was actually pro-
vided as requested. Other charges
are made Of more or less Importance,
all of which are under investigation
by the Department of Justice. A re.
port is expected soon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

As result of his recent speeches
at Manila favoring free trade with the
Philippine Islands, Congressman Sc
reno Payne, Of New York, may be de-
posed as Republican floor leader Of
the House.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

The forecast service Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture has announced
that it has taken up the study OF
woods for special uses, and expert
ments will be conducted particularly
to secure a wood for street pavement
which will prove lasting. The cir
cular states that in recent years en-
eineers have become convinced that
with the right selection and treatment
of material, and with the right method
Of laying, wood paving can be made
successful. Consequently revival
in wood paving has been begun and
many Of the largest cities are again
trying it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

A statement has been received at
the Insular Bureau from Col. George
R. Cotton, controller and general re-
ceiver Of Dominican customs under
the modus viendi, showing that the
customs collection for the month OF
June, the third month under the pres
ent system were $193,O51. Of thin
amount after paying all expenses fol
collection, $96,S45 was deposited &c
the benefit Of the trust fund to await
the action Of the senate on the exist
ing treaty, and $S5,710 was placed tc
the credit of the Dominican govern
ment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

The Society Of the American Flo
rists and Ornamental Horticulturists
elected the following officers to serve
during the next year: President, W.
F. Tasting, Buffalo; Vice-President
H. w. AlSiek, Dayton, Ohio; Secre.
tary, w. J. Stewart, Boston. Prior
to the announcement there was full!
discussion of the question Of the feas-
ibility Of preparing text book OF
horticulture for use in the public
schools The society voted unan:
mously for the appointment of COM,
mittee to take up the subject and re-
port at the next meeting. IL
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Making direct connections with through
trains for all points North, East and West
including Buffalo, PfttsDurg Cleveland,
Boston. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Richmond, st Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha,
Kansas City, Hot Springs and Denver. Close
connection with Central Mississippi Valley
Route. Solid fast vestibule Train Daily for
Dubuque, sioux Falls, Sioux City and the
West. Particulars Of agents on the l. @. e.
r. and connecting lines.
w. A. KELLOND, A. G. p. A.
A. II. HANSON, g. P. A.
louisville. Ky.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

The Treasury Department is III
vestigating a scandal in the customs
service. The Government, it is alleg-
ed, has been defrauded out Of thous-
ands Of dollars by the illegal CLASH
fication of tobacco imported from
Cuba.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Chairman Shouts, Of the Panama G,
nal Commission, gave out statemen
explaining conditions on the Isthmus.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

The Dominican College Of the I'm
maculate Conception at Washington
has been completed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Chief Wilkie Of the Secret Service
has announced the appearance Of q
new counterfeit S. silver certificate. II
is of the series of 1899. Lyons register
and Roberts treasurer. It is a poorly
executed note printed on two thin
pieces Of paper. There are many mis-
takes on the lettering on the face OF
the note.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

President Roosevelt announced tn
appointment Of Marion K Lowry a
Collector Of Internal Revenue for tn
Second District Of Virginia.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

President Roosevelt's declaration il
favor Of Federal supervision Of lif
insurance companies is causing con
siderable discussion at Washington.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-08-24

Masses will be held in the Catholic
churches at Washington for the repose
of the soul Of the late Archbishop
Chappelle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
One Advantage of England. Fog.

One Advantage of EngIand's FOgs.
"Should scientists succeed in finding
ways and means for dispelling the fog
gy condition of England's atmosphere
l am afraid that country will lose more
than it gains" said weaver. Zone of
the reasons why English weavers pro-
duce fabrics of finer and softer finish
than American weavers from the same
quality of cotton and other yarn is be-
cause of the damp condition of the at
mosphere in that country at all times.
ut is a well known fact that yarn
kept continually and uniformly damp
will spin finer and softer than that dry
ing out in the process of weaving.
Thousands of dollars have been spent
by our weavers in appliances to keep
their shops uniformly humid, but thus
far without success. The fine quality
of panama hats, for instance, if the
straw were not kept damp while the
process of weaving is on, could not be
produced. The straw is not worked I'M
der water, as many suppose, but Is
kept uniformly damp by being worked
in the early morning hours when a
heavy dew is falling" milwaukee Sen
tinel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Hlgh-prlced Dog.

A groom employed by DIR. L. "a.
Tubbs, at the Wilton Stock Farm,
about three miles from Aberdeen,
has thoroughbred Boston terrier
for which he has refused an offer OF
81, 800 from a Philadelphia party.
The terrier is from the Tom Lawson
Kennels, Boston, and is such a
grand Individual that he looks to
be the only dog of his breed capa-
BILE of winning the sweepstakes for
terriers this year. Hence the strife
amongst the rich fanciers to get him.
But because Mr.. Lawson gave the
groom thedog for some trifiing favor
and has been used as a mascot ever
since, his owner positively refused
to sell him at any price.
deem Enterprise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
premiums Upon Marriage.

In certain quarters of the world en-
hcing premiums are put upon early
marriages. Some years ago the mayor
Of a southern town in France offered
a reward Of $50 to every couple under
the age of twenty-four who sought the
matrimonial altar during his term of
office. The mayor expended many
thousands of francs in the manner
described. Many years ago, when the
number of marriages in a certain Al
satan town was far below the aver
age, the municipal authorities publicly
announced that all persons who mar
ried within certain period should be
exempt from local taxes for the space
of five years. An epidemic of mar
riages set in at once. A well known
Austrian nobleman was anxious to en-
courage matrimony among the peasants
on his estate. He undertook to pro-
vide each bridegroom with tobacco
supplies for life and each bride with
four pairs of gloves yearly. The offer
acted like charm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Remarkable Feats of streng

Remarkable Feats of Strength.
Louis de Bouf1lers, who lived in the
sixteenth century, could break a bar
of iron with his hands. The strongest
man could not take from him ball
which he held between his thumb and
first finger. While standing up, with
no support whatever, four strong sol
diers could not move him. He remain
ed as firm as a rock. Sometimes he
amused himself by taking on his Shout
ders his own horse, fully harnessed,
and with that heavy load he prone
naded the public square. to the great
delight of the inhabitants. At about
the same time there lived Spaniard
named Pedro, who could break the
strongest handouts that could be put
around his wrists. He folded his arms
ON his chest and ten men pulling in
different directions with ropes could
not unfold them. Augustus H.. elector
of Saxony, was man of great strength.
He could carry man in his open
hand.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Marriage Licenses.

Martin Fl. Eshleman, of Como
wingo, and Mrs. Matilda McCrabb
of Lancaster County, Pa.
James Arthur Murphy and Grace
E. Riley, both of Rowlandville.
George Clinton Logan and Laura
Aimee Gibson, both of Rising Sun.
William G. Cole, of Pleasant
Hill, and Edith M. Brown, OF
Rock Springs.
VIM. Little, of Chester County,
Pa, and Leora England, of North
East.
George R. Watson, Of Oxford,
Pa, and Reba D. Morrison, Of
Sylmar.
Colored. Brickley johnson and
Beulah Hollingsworth, both OF
Warwick.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Baltimore's Big Fire Still Smo1.
derinq,


The Baltimore evening Herald of Satur
day says, that according to authentic re
port the great fire which swept over 9
large area of that city on February Z
1904, is still burning.
H. S. Rayner, representative for Johr
Bullock & Son. and J. w. Albaugh were
on Spears wharf Friday afternoon wher
their attention was attracted by smoke
issuing from the ruins of the establish
ment formerly occupied by the William
Hops Company. grain and hay dealers
at 7I8 Spears wharf. They investigated
and ascertained that the smoke wa:
caused by the smoldering of grain that
had been buried in the ruins and had
been covered with snow the greater part
of the winter. Smoke has been noticed
there several times, but it became very
pronounced Friday. Smoldering fires
were discovered repeatedly months aftel
the FIRE, the last one being found last fall
but it was never suspected the great con
fagration would extend over year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Property Transfers.

Elizabeth L. Brinton, of Penn
sylvania, to Joseph S. Pogue, sc
acre farm in Sixth district, $1,050
George A. Blake, Attorney, tt
William r. Cameron and James
n. Maxwell, Cameron farm ir
Sixth district, $5, 400.
George G. Biddle, Sheriff, te
Mary A. Werntz, property in Sixth
district, $25.
George A. Blake, Attorney, to
Rudolphus D. Dodson, of Penn
sylvania, Poist property Of IS acres
in Sixth district.
Perryville Real Estate and I'm
provement Co. to Rosalie Jones, Lot
No. 1856 at Perryville, 1925.
Omar D. Crothers, Attorney, to
William T. Warburton, A. G.
Brown store property in Elkton,
"a, 900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03

When Lord Young of the Scottish
court of sessions was practicing before
that court he appeared on one occasion
before Lord Deas, who was accustomed
to speak ''broad Scotch" The printed
tissue or statement of facts in the
case had got very dog cared and dirty
from much handling, and Lord Deas.
holding it up with Disguised express
sion on his face. exclaimed. "Maister
Young. dae ca that an ishaiy?" Young,
throwing up lis hands in affected hor-
ror. replied: Heaven forbid, my lord!
l call 1t an issue.",
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1905-03-03
Little-Enqland.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy
England, near Zion,. was the scene Of
a pretty wedding Wednesday after
noon, Feb. %, at ! O'Clock, when
their eldest daughter, Miss Leora
England, was united in marriage
to Mr.. William Little, of Oxford.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Wilson Beale, of Zion Presby.
terian church, Miss Mary England,
sister of the bride, was maid OF
honor, and Mr.. Howard England,
brother of the bride, best man.
After trip north Mr.. and Mrs.
Little will make their future home
near Oxford.