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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15
HIMSELF THE VICTIM.
Remarkable Case of Retributiye JUS
tice in India.

story of treachery followed by
poetic retribution is told in a dispatch
from Lucknow to London newspaper.
The scene of the occurrence is little
village with a police post few miles
from the Indian city.
Late in the evening a traveller, the
reach Lucknow before dark and fear
ing the dangers of the road, stopped a
the house of the police inspector, a ma
tive official, and applied for shelter for
the night.
Il am carrying a considerable sum
of money" said he. land in view of
the dangers of the country 1 desire TO
have your protection until I can re-
sumo my journey by daylight"
The inspector made him welcome,
gave him water and food, finally TAX
ing him to sleeping room, where he
left him alone.
AS the night wore on the traveller
was stricken with sleeplessness. Pres
emily he heard voices near his window
and strange sounds Of labor. He got
up and looked out. His eyes, used to
the greater darkness of the room, dis
cerned two men digging in field at the
back of the house. He strained his
ears to eaten what they were saying,
and realized in a few moments that
they were digging a grave for him.
They were in a plot with the inspector
of police to murder him for his money
and hide his body away before day
In panic he stole through the house
and crept out by back door. He
dashed through the village al nOiSeleSs-
~ as he could, and a mile or so down
the road climbed a tree where he sat
in safety in the shadow of the foliage
until daybreak came. Then, pa
troll came along, he slipped down to
the ground and told his story to the
commanding officer.
All hands returned to the village.
and there the first news that greeted
them was the mysterious disappearance
of the police inspector. The patrol took
I'D the search on new lines. The traV-
eler located for them the grave that
had been intended to receive him. The
recent disturbance of the ground was
evident. The soldiers opened the
trench. and there was found the body
of the police inspector. horribly hacked
The arrest of two men who had been
seen with him late the previous even
ing followed, and then the whole case
became simple. After arranging with
his accomplices the plot to rob and
murder the traveller the police inspec-
tor started to get drunk while they were
busy digging the grave. In this condi-
ton the idea struck him that he would
go in and do the killing himself. and
so skim the cream of the booty in
stead of dividing evenly. STOPPING. over
the bed to g ip his victim by the throat,
he must have fallen forward and pass
ed quickly into a drunken slumber.
When the two accomplices outside
got the grave finished they began to
wonder at the inspectors failure to
turn up. They suspected that he was
off drinking and they determined to
do the job by themselves. Entering
the house, they armed themselves with
the room attacked the man in the bed
literally hacking him to death.
Then they struck a light to look for
the plumber and, discovering their mis-
take. had nothing left to do but bury
the murdered man in the grave they
had DUE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

Furnished rooms, SO, 81, $5 month.
zoos North Jackson street
The Capital City Vitrif1ed Brick and
Paving Co, have moved to PA E. 9th.
A large number Of Washburn stud
ents are planning to spend the holt
davS at their homes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

Furnished rooms, SO. 81. $5 a month.
zoos North Jackson street.
The Capital City V1trifed Brick and
Paving Co, have moved to PA E. 9th.
A large number Of Washburn stud
ents are planning to spend the holt
days at their homes.
There Will be an exciting one mile
race at the rink tonight to decide the
championship Of Topeka,
The alley back of Harrison and To-
peka avenue between Huntoon and
Thirteenth is being paved.
Only ten days yet until Christmas
AS usual most of the people will leave
their Christmas shopping until the last
days.
Go to C. Kaser for all kinds of tin
work, spouting. pumps and pump re-
pairs. gas fitting. ia West Laurent
street.
A series Of revival meetings is an
nounced by the pastors of Oaklands
four churches to be commenced i'm
mediately.
The Ohio club will meet Monday
evening at o'clock at 1T West Sixth
avenue. A literary programme has
been arranged.
superintendent Scott North
Topeka. was bitten yesterday by dog
supposed to have hydrophobia. Others
take precaution.
The Washburn orchestra will give
chapel next Tuesday evening. The
Washburn chorus will also sing.
The wives Of the members of the
Railroad Y. NJ G. "A. have made ar
/ engagements to keep open house at the
asso ciation rooms New Years day.
The roller skating championship of
! Topeka viii be settled by a race which
will be held at the rink this evening
which is open to all residents of the
city
The ways and means committee of
the city council will meet next Monday
evening to consider the application of
the Edison company for new fran
chise.
over fifteen hundred people attend
ed the HIGH school nIav at the high
auditorium ordinarily seats twelve
hundred people.
E IT. Crosby has been elected. first
vice president Of the Kansas EXPOSE
tior company to succeed B. F. PanlSey
Of the Independent Telephone com
pany who resigned.
The frst basket ball game of the
season will be played tonight at the
high school gymnasium. The Topeka
high school and Washburn teams will
| oppose each other.
/ The Ottawa Evening Herald says
| that Troutman & Stone of Topeka have
paid to Franklin county SS95.93 taxes
/ on the big DeBoissiere estate, which
Mrs. Ruth A. Lamley of Braymer.
Mo, has written to Postmaster A. x.
Rodgers inquiring after the where
about of her son, Charles Hatfield, a
supposed resident of Topeka.
For the time being the negotiations
for the sale of the assets of the First
National in a lump to the Chicago firm
of investors are off. The man who was
in charge Of the negotiations has left
for the west
The ways and means committee of
the city council will hold a meeting
Monday when they viii take another
turn at the East Sixth street viadu ct
and the Edison Electric Lighting COM
pany franchise
A petition praying for the laying of
seven blocks of pavement on Holman.
Saywen and Logan streets in North
Topeka will be presented to the city
council at their meeting Friday even
ing. December 21st.
The following reports Of births are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15
Nolan Picks Cans to Win.

New York. Dec. 15.-Billy Nolan,
manager of Battling Nelson, has sailed
for Europe. Nelson is in Buffalo, and
in two weeks he will follow his mana
ger Nolan arrived in town Tuesday
night. He attended the six day race
and talked freely of the coming Cans
Herman fight In his opining Cans will
have little trouble disposing of Her
man. He says the colored wonder will
administer terrific beating to the Chi
cago lightweight for a few rounds and
then land a blow which will end the
fight. Nolan says that Herman is will
ing. but is not built right to reach
Cans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15
Deal F-nabIes Depositors to Obtain An
other Dividend.

Denver. Dec. 15.-District Judge John
/. Mullins today accepted the offer Of
Clint O. Heath. representing himself
and two eastern associates, whose
names are withheld of sos, $50 for the
entire assets Of the western bank
which sailed about a year ago. This
will enable the receiver to declare a
dividend OF 20 per cent in favor of the
depositors, Immediately making in all
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

70 per cent declared since the receiver
ship. At the time of the failure Of the
bank it was estimated that the best
possible return to depositors would be
So per cent. Receiver Henry NJ. Beatty,
by his attorney, objected to the sale,
declaring that in five years the assets
would bring s125.0O0 Judge Mullins
could see no advantage in waiting in
view Of the fact that the receiver would
continue to draw $4,000 annually, and
his attorney 81 OOO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15
BulIion Movement fn london

London, Dec 75.-Bullion amount
Ing to &c. 900 was taken into the Bank
of England today and 100000 was
withdrawn. of which f150.00O was for
shipment to South America. and f11O,-
600 for shipment to Egypt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15
Christmas and New Year Rates via
Rock Island

To all points on Rock Island and
Frisco lines one and one-third fare
for the round trip. Also to points in
Western, Central and Southern Pas
senger association territory at CORE
spondingIy low rates. Tickets on sale
December s2e. "a p, %. "a. IS, %. 80.
81 and January I. with final return
limit January Esl907. For tickets and
full informationt See Rock Island
agents. A. M. FULLER. C. p. A
Rock Island Depot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

TIE Clara on tie Rocks.
New York, Dec. 15.=The Austrian
stea mshiD Clara. which went ashore at
Mantoloking yesterday, was hauled off
today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

ssChildhoods Jingles," a booklet of
sale at Halls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-15

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Florence, Miss. Oct. 9, 1906. -
Editor News: I desire to announce
through the columns Of your paper
that we have made arrangements for a
course Of entertainments to be given.at
intervals through the session in the
Stems Greek school. These enter
tainments are of the highest character
in fact, the best afforded by the
American platform. They not only
afford amusement and pleasure, but
have a high educational value, and
are now provided in most vel. man
aged schools and colleges.
Our first attraction is Edward p.
Elliot, an impersonater Of national
reputation, who will be with US Satur.
day night, Oct. Goth, Mr.. Elliot will
give you more Of genuine fun In two
hours than you ever had before in an
equal length Of time. We have put
the admission to these entertainments,
at % and 10 cents; which is far be-
low the usual price charged for such
attractions.
W. N. TAYLOR Principal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

{. Z. Womack, Of Thomasville, was
III town the latter part Of last week
and formed rs that he II preparing
to M ve to Jackson, whore he has 10
cepted position with the McClelland
Hardware 90. Mr.. Womack recent-
~ sold his place At Dry Greek 80 O.
J. Ragland, who will move to IL as
soon a. It 10 vacated by Mr.. Wormaok.
Mrs. Fannie Webb, relic Of the late
T. B. Webb, died at her home near
Monterey last Saturday morning,
after an illness Of over two months.
Mrs. Webb leaves seven children,
The interment took place at Monterey
Saturday afternoon, the funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. Wayne
Sutton. Mrs. Webb was consistent
and devout member of the Baptist
church, and her life from early child
hood has been devoted to the Masters
cause. She was . good woman and
will be sadly missed.
Roy Robinson. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Robinson, had the misfortune to
lose his right arm last Thursday, in .
cotton gin on his fathers plantation,
three miles east of town. Mr.. Robin
son was feeding the gin by hand
when the accident occurred. His arm
was badly torn up. and DR.. Berry
amputated near the shoulder a few
hours after the accident. His face
was also badly cut. but not enough to
leave it permantly disfigured. He is
getting along now as we'll as could
be expected.
It is really hard to predict the per
cent. Of loss to crops in Rankin coun-
ty, but needless to say it is bad
enough. The recent rains and wind.
storm caused cotton picking to stop
for more than two weeks end even.now
with the bright weather many farm
ers are unable to get into their fields.
What little cotton is now opening is
sprouting in the hollis almost as fast
as it opens, and many farmers are be-
ginning to grow hopeless Of getting
any more cotton from this years crop.
Gins have been practically at stand
still for want Of cotton and the roads
are too bad for hauling what little
there is yet to gin. Corn, hay, pea
vines and cane have suffered badly
from the wet weather and much of
this product is ruined already.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
THE SALOON MUST 90.

We're making laws n.every land,
And punish crime on every hand.
The man that steals your COW OF
horse,
Or picks your pocket Of its purse,
The one who breaks into your barn
And robs you Of your ears of corn,
So on through every course Of crime,
We either make him serve his time,
Electrocute him in the chair,
Or swing him high into the air,
Thus justice should be melted ont
And crime and criminals put to rout.
But then why not serve all alike,
And punish crime with all our might.
The Octopus that trains our boys,
And robs us Of our earthly joys;
This giant monster that stalks the
earth;
Almost every crime it does give
birth.
IT'S nursed by men of high degree,
And by license given liberty,
When doctor goes to treat q case,
The first the cause doth treat apace;
And when the pain is thus removed
| The symptoms Of the case is proved.
Now so it is with crime and trouble,
II we want relief remove its double,
First go to work upon the cause,
Elect good men to make our laws;
Fight the open saloon for all your
worth,
And the whiskey traffic that gives i
birth.
Tirga, La w. W. Paul.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
MALARIAL DISEASES.
How to Avoid Them and the Sc
rious Consequences Of Neg
Iect.

Elk me up something to knock the
malaria, doctor,' remarked sallow-
faced, sickly looking man, entering a
prominent physicians Office the other
day.
The doctor stepped to his medicine
case, took down couple of bottles, mixed
preparation which he handed to the
patient with the customary advice to
shake well and follow directions and
resumed his seat.
"Such cases are frequent, replied the
doctor in answer to question. "The
warm days and damp, chilly nights are
certain malaria breeders and are most
serious in those who have neglected to
keep their stomach, liver and bowels In
good condition. Such persons are full
of the impurities on which the malaria1
germ thrives, and it is from this class
that typhoid fever, pneumonia, Bright's
Disease, small pox and yellow fever claim
most of their victims whenever these dis
eases are prevalent.
The proper way to guard against the
ma1aria1 germ and the serious diseases
which follow it is to get into good condi-
ton by taking reliable remedy that
will keep the bowels clear and the liver
healthy, and to continue with it at fire.
quent intervals during the sickly season
A dose Of Prick1y Ash Bitters three OF
four times week will do all Of this, be.
sides stimulating the digestion, improv'
ing the appetite and keeping the bodily
energy at the highest pitch.
Prickly Ash Bitter., is known every
where as system tonic and bowel regu
1ator. It not only removes all traces @
malarial poison from the system, but
tones up the vital organs, gives new
strength and vigor, makes the body
strong and the brain active.
s.Prickly Ash Bitters q the best a1l-sroun.
medicine for the family ever used. During IA
past ten pears have always kept It n my house
Whenever any Of my family show signs Ct mala
rig, kidney trouble, indixestion OF consttparo1
4 few doses Is all that IS needed to make then
well and hearty aGssin.-W. r. McWILH1AEi
Pickering, La
Sold by druggias. Price s1.oo.,
u~p go.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

/ lot on College street adjoining
Baptist Parsonage lot, 65x42o feet
1915.
lots on College street adjoining
above lot 6Ox420 feet-$25O each.
lot, corner lot--east of my
premises and west of Sui Roberts
residence 10Ox32C feet $500.
l lot west Of said corner lot, 8ox32O
feet $3.50.
lot south of said corner lot, 8Ox320
feet-$2OO.
These lots are offered for sixty
days. r. 8. MAXEY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Mrs. DR.. Myers, Of Meridian, won
the $1100 piano. Following is let.
ter from DR.. Myers to DR. W. w.
Kersh: Meridian, Miss, Oct, 6.
1906, Dear cousin, Rosa has requested
me to notify You and through your old
friends in Rankin that she has won
the $l100 piano, and desires to return
thanks for your kindness and very
valuable assistance. Yours truly,
T. L. MYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Royaline Oil, the great Antiseptic,
outclasses them all. It stops Pain
and heals wounds like magic. II
wins trade from everything Of It's
kind on the market, because it does
the work, inside or outside, for man
or beast. II you want it weak like
the others, add water to suit and save
your money. Try il and you will
use nothing else. 100, $50 and 81. Co,
Money back Il you want ii.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
LOCAL and PERSONAL
MENTION.


Cotton today, 1917
A light frost was in evidence this
morning.
Sheriff Buchanan is ready to re-
ceive taxes.
Don't forget the opening at the
Brandon Millinery Parlor Friday and
Saturday.
q. W. Girdlestone passed his law
examination successfully, and is now
full pledged lawyer.
Fl. E. Carr, of ST. Louis, Mich,
is here buying farm and timber lands
for northern syndicates.
Rev. G.. W. Riley. pastor of the
Baptist church, failed to fill his reg.
ular appointment Sunday.
Mrs. W. e. Ramsey and Miss Idella
Smith, are guests of Mesdames r.
P. Walker and A. M. Shields.
The free term of the Dry Greek
school will open next Monday, with
Miss Mary Pursell as principal.
There will be preaching at Rock
Hill next Saturday and Sunday by
the new pastor. Rev. Mr.. Morris.
We understand that DR.. J. e. Noble
had the misfortune to lose two very
fine mules in Pelahatchie creek last
week.
Come ont tomorrow and vote on
the waterworks and electric light prop
osition. All taxpayers, regardless of
sex, will be permitted to vote.
Most of the farmers are taking the
calamity to the cotton crops philos-
ophically, and are trusting to an ad.
vance in price to kinder even
up.
DR.. J. o. Scruggs, Of Livingston,
Ala, was here the latter part Of last
week visiting his son, DIR. r. H.
Scruggs, manager of the Brandon
Drug Co.
Miner Hobson has purchased j. W..
Loveless' house and lot on College
street, and expects to occupy it about
the first of next month. Mr.. and Mrs.
Loveless will move to their country
home near Lucknow.
The News was honored Monday
evening with visit from Rev. Fl. O.
Smith, of Laurel, accompanied by
seven of his grand children, the oldest
of whom was not over two and one
half years. They were the prettiest
lot of babies we have seen for . long
time.
DIR. w. W. Kersh and Rev. J. n.
Whitfield attended the Rankin County
Association which convened at County
Line church last week. They report
very successful meeting. Rev.
Wayne Sutton was elected Moderator
and d. J. Miley CLERK. The ASSOC
citation will meet with Briar Hill
church next year.
Al. e. Harper, who was in town
Tuesday, informs The News that the
installing Of the plant Of the Dry
Greek Gin Co., will be completed
this week. Sim Lacy is president 81
the corporation and Knox McNai,
secretary. Green Myers has been
given the position a manager.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
HORSE SALE.

have 8 or 10 firss-class horses for
sale at price that is right. I can
tell you just what you are getting
when you buy from me, and they have
to be what ! say they are. This lot Of
stuff consists Of good single and
double drivers and heavy wagon teams,
one or two fair saddlers.
O. E. MARTIN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

II. A. Busick is showing, and has
for sale, something new in buggies,
an oval steel tire on buggies, an ex-
act Reproduction Of rubber tire, yet
of more durability for Rankin county
roads.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
COTTON ASSOCIATION MEETING

COTTON ASSOCIATION MEETING.
The subdivision Of the Rankin
county cotton association will meet at
Thomasvllle. Saturday. October Is, at
8. 80 p. m. All members are requested
to be present as business of Importance
is to be transacted.
E. R. WOMACK, Pres.
s. W. BERRY, Sec. and Treas.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Cleanse the liver and bowels, and
regulate the system BY using Prickly
Ash Bitters. Is creates and sustains
energy.
"A. q. Thornton, Brandon Drug
Co., a. =. p. Rhodes, apd Phil Did
lake. special SCENTS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Stringent times call for better goods
for the money. If you want honest
values in Bugeies and Wagons that
will stand the test, call and examine
Fl. A. Busick's stock.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

WANTED-A sober, practical,
trustworthy man to manage my place
near Brandon next year. Must come
we'll recommended and not afraid Of
work, man with family preferred
J. @. WHITE,
105 Rayburn Ave-, Memphis, Tenn.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Every one that has tried "Pansy"
flour speaks in highest terms Of it.
Those who have not, had better come
and buy barrel Of II. A. Busick, the
promoter of Good Flour.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Try our old-fashioned Nerve and
Bone Liniment, the best for sprains,
bruises, lameness, etc. Brandon Drug
Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Il will be dull for some Of my COM
petitors, when it comes to competing
with me, for I have the assortment
and prices. H.. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Next week, beginning Monday, Oct.
18th, and ending Oct. Goth, I will sell
z bars Of "Octagon, Sunny Mon.
day" or big Benz laundry soap fol
25c. Avail yourself Of this opportu.
nifty. II. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Our Little Liver Pills can { be beat
and just to think, 80 doses for only 26c
Brandon Drug 90.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Best bargain in Brandon-six roon
dwelling and 60 acres Of land. Bo
145 Brandon, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
NOTICE.

This will inform you that l will not
be at the Office now for q season, ex-
cept on Saturdays.
s. r. MYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Strengthen the tired kidneys and
purify the liver and bowels with few
doses o. Prickly Ash Bitters, II is N
admirable kidney tonic.
A. g Thornton, Brandon Dug 90. !,
A. Il. D. Rhodes. and Phil Didlake,
special agents.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
FOR SALE.

Two three-year old Jersey COWS
with young calves.
HUGH +. McCASKlLL.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

Ask the Brandon Drug Go. for the
best remedy for coughs and. colds. and
they will say White Pine Expectorant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

( Don't forget the opening of thu
Br andon Millinery Parlor Friday ant
Saturday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

SPECIAL EXAMINATION.
A special examination. will be given
on the 18th and Goth of October.
s. r. MYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11
FALL OPENING.

I will be glad to see my friends on
October 18th and 18th, and have
them inspect my Fall line Of hats. /
think can please them.
MISS EUNICE WASHBURN,
Brandon Millinery Parlor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-10-11

I847 Rogers Silverware is now within the
reach of nearly all. The present is good
time to furnish the home with good
stack of Silverware. Our stock is one of
the best in Mississippi in quality, in finish
and for value. The price of diamonds is
absurd. We are headquarters for all
kinds of repair work and invite your in
vestigation before sending elsewhere.
Give us call.
Yours for business,
Henry w. Jackson, Jeweler
and Optician,
Brandon, Miss.