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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-04-05
Board of Supervisors

Board met Monday morning with all
officers and members present, when the
following business was had and done, to-
wit:
Clerk to Issue Warrant-O Ordered that
the clerk of this board be authorized to is
sue warrant to j. B. Tucker and John
Harris for 500 for building bridge across
DaDbS creek, near Cox place, when said
bridge is completed and received, and an
approved bond filed for keeping said
bridge in good repair for five years.
commissioners Report-G. A. Cox
and w. E. Golfer, commissioners appoint
ed at previous meeting of the board to
view and lay out certain road as prayed
for by j. w. LoveleSS ct al, made their
report, showing that said road was prac-
tlcable and necessary for public conven-
Ience. The report was adopted and COM
mlssloners allowed ST. each for their SER
vices.
Road Petition Granted.- The petition of
). w. Robinson ct al for a change in a
public road, beat 3, was granted as prayed
IN said petition, and E. L. Ferguson and
w. b. Allen were appointed commission
ers to view and lay out said change, and
report at the next meeting of this board.
claim for Taxes Continued claim
OF Ruth Slmonton for taxes paid on land,
was continued for want of form.
Road Changes Granted.-The petition
A. ID. Mckay and w. d. Owen ct al for
certain changes in road No. 3IH, beat q,
were on motion granted, provided said Pc
tltioners make said changes at their own
cost.
Road Change Granted. petition
OF b. r. MulhOllan ct al to change the
public road near the old Harris residence
was on motion granted, provided said Pc
tltloners make the change as prayed at
. their own cost.
Byram Ferry Reinstated.- The petition
OF +. &. French ct al to re-cstablish the
public ferry at Byram, was on motion
granted, and the clerk is authorized to
issue warrant for $3.50 per month to
maintain said ferry.
Private Right Of WAY Granted The
petition of G. E. Martin for a private
right of way through the lands of H. A.
Busck was on motion granted, and H. G..
Robinson and 7. d. May were appointed
commissioners to view and mark out said
change and report in writing at the next
meeting of this board.
Stock Law Petition Dismissed-The
petition of A. M. Shields ct al for change
of the partial stock law district in beat q,
township 5, range 8, north of the A. q
V. railroad to full stock law district, was
dismissed.
Stock Law Petition Continued-The
petition of Mrs. G E Kersh to annex her
land to the full stock law district known
as the Whitfield full stock law district and
the petition of G. L. King ct al to attach
their lands to the Spann partial stock law
district, on motion were continued until
the next meeting of the board
trustees Application Granted-The
application of the trustees township 6,
range 2, for $2o. 50 be paid Miss Ellen
Dent for teaching at Lucknow school was
granted to be paid out Of funds Of said
township. -
Trustees Allowance On motion TIKI
trustees Of township 5, range >, were al
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Commissioners Sale.

No. 1914. w. R. Taylor, petition for
sale Of land, and Sol Dobson, guardian OF
Irene Taylor. By virtue of decree of the
chancery court of Rankin county in the
above styled case, made on the 10th day
of March, 1906, will on the end Monday
in April, 1906, offer for sale to the highest
bidder for cash, in front of the court house
door, lin the town Of Brandon, Miss, the fol-
lowing lands mentioned in said decree, to-
wit: The ny of nw4, section 8, town
ship $, range 3 east, it being part of tn
homestead of said w. R. Taylor; all in
Rankin county, Miss. March II, 1906.
j. l.. BUCHANAN,
Special Commissioner.
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lowed $I7 for lumber and stove for Howell
school house out of funds belonging to
said township.
Trustees Application Granted On
motion, the trustees of township 3, range
3, were allowed the sum of SIS out of
funds belonging to said township to sup
plement teachers salary at Star.
Trustees Application Granted.--On
motion, the application of trustees town
ship 3, range S, for $40 for Clear Creek
school, was granted to be paid out of funds
of said township.
Stock Law Petition Granted. THE pc.
titon of D. H. Smith to annex his lands
to the Aills full slock law district, was on
motion granted, to take effect four months
from date.
Stock Law Petition Granted. The Pc
tition of John and Claude Mckay to an
mex their lands to the j. A. Spann partial
stock law district, was on motion granted
to take effect four months from date,
Ordered that the following allowances
be made, to-wit:
H. Black, work chancery clerks
office 81 90
Walker, Evans & Cogswell, docket
and ledger for clerks Office 1890
Geo. d. Barnard & Co., one deed
record acknowledgements 13.4o
Sol Dobson, chancery court allow
Observation-Disclosures 1900
j. l.. Buchanan, sheriff, chancery
court allowance ---------2 $500
J. L. Buchanan feeding prisoners $3.50
P. R. Ford, lumber and nails.-- $40
j. II. Smith, ShovelS and nails 2.35
j. T. B. Berry, ISt quarter salary
county physician $3.50
w. E. Golfer, replacing two bridges 1000
j. H. Holden, replacing Hog creek
bridge --------------- 1900
J. I. Shivers, replacing bridge in
beat 1000
T. J. Ellis, wages as manager----- $500
Brandon News, envelopes circuit
clerk and sheriff ------ $50
Brandon News, printing delinquent
lists $500
Brandon News, ISt quarter printing 81 50
j. H. Buchanan, replacing 3 bridges 1000
Jesse Long, repairs to bridge zoo
R, E. Knight, days inspecting
bridges 400
Jno Mckay, replacing bridge---- 600
J. M. King, making and putting up
mile boards $50
- Ls DuIiidIdtl3 POSld6O vi NAdl@H ~
j. P. Barksdale, days inspecting
bridges 400
Brandon News, stationery and
blanks chancery clerk---------- 1I.5c
Eroneous Assessment w. w. Rob-
erts and j. w. Evans, having been as
sessed with poll tax for 1905, and pub
lished as deli'nquents, the board being
satisfied that said assessments were er.
roneous, on motion ordered that said
parties be and are hereby relieved, and
said assessments held for naught.
Road Petition Continued. motion
the application Of A. E. Harper ct al tor 9
new public road, was continued.
Trcasurer's Report, First Quarter, 1905
Id. w. benson, treasurer Of Rankin
county, Miss, this day filed his report to-
the quarter ending March 81, 1906, show
| Ing the following balances on hand, 70
wit;
General county fund, balance -$Iz, o43. q
General school fund, balance--- 2,o5z, S
General pension fund, balance Ola.
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locks store to be trans ferred to beat No

5.
Y. D. Loveless was appointed overseel
of road from Sprague's gate to intersect
Plummer's slough road on Jackson and
F amin road.
Account Continued-The account of
D. w. Webb for replacing bridges on
Brandon and Stems Creek road on
motion was continued for further in
vestigation.
The board inspected route for a pub
lie road through the Jayne place and as
sessed the damages at $40 90, for which a
warrant was ordered issued.
After allowing usual fees to offices and
members the board adjourned.
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rarmer and tho bicycle.

Some years ago, soon after bicycles
began to be freely used throughout the
United States, an agent for a New
York house turned up at village In
central New York, says Judges Maya
zine of Fun. He expatiated to an old
farmer upon the virtues Of the new
machine, dwelling upon what a time,
saver 1t was and withal how fashion
able 1t would be for the farmer to be
able to ride down to the village on one
of the new-fangled machines whenever
he wanted to.
"why," said the salesman. when
ever you 60 to the postofflce, bank OF
store everybody will stop and stare
at Farmer Wilson and pretty soor
you'll be the most talked of man In the
whole county"
The farmer thought he needed 9
COW more than bicycle, but finally
agreed to let the agent bring over one
Of his machines. When the agent re
turned with the wheel some days later
the farmer took him In charge ant
carried him out to the lot and showet
him a fine Jersey COW.
"That's what bought with the mon
ey l saved up for you," said the farm
er. And without waiting for the agen
to recover from his surprise he wen
on: ~ lowed that I needed the Gov
mon did the bicycle an there she is
| Amt she a beaut7'
When the agent recovered his breatl
| he said:
You'll look funny riding that GOV
to town, won't your"
"Ya-as," drawled out the old farm
err, ''but I'd look darned sight fun
nier tryin' to milk a bicycle"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

Mr.. Carnegie says that "millionaires
who laugh are rare" Another million
aire Of New York City, James T. Nc
Quade, recently bewailed his sad fate
and gives 1t as his opinion that
wealthy man never can live happily.
He confesses that the more he has the
more he wants, and that he Is always
busy and never happy. His wife and
he have drifted apart and he blames
his prosperity for their separation. 1t
Is rather amusing to have wealthy men
bemoan their state when 1t would
seem so easy a matter to get out OF
their predicament II they seriously de-
sired to be free. Most Of us would be
willing to relieve these unfortunate
mortals of their burden. Let them but
surrender their troublesome load to our
shoulders and we would graciously
purchase for them rose covered cot
tage in some retired quarter and en-
dow them with modest competence.
Really, the prospect should be so invit-
Ing that no millionaire could resist
Yet, knowing how gladly their fellow
men would aid them, no chorus Of rich
mems voices rings out in glad surren-
der and triumph at peace regained.
Comical as Is this side Of the matter,
the pathetic truth Of all that is said
regarding the trials Of the wealthy Is
lndisputable. A young woman took q
movable electric light In her hand the
other day, to see more clearly the
names In telephone book. While still
holding the light she took down the tel
ephone receiver. Instantly her body be
came part Of the electric current, and
it took all the strength Of companion
to pull her hand away from the deadly
contact. In something the same way
the moneymaker IL held In the grip OF
the system. He loves the activity and
the power his money gives him, while
he half envies the peace Of mind Of
one who is out of 1t all. No one car
talk more eloquently Of the blessings
Of temperance than the man who Is bu
temporarily sober. The pathos Of thu
present fever of commercial mania Il
to be seen, not alone in the poverty
misery and loss which come at one enc
Of the scale, but quite as much In thu
sordld, nerve-racking strain Of tn
captains of industry and in the mora
laxity which almost inevitably enter
poisonously into the current. Tn
broad minded person should think witt
sympathy and tolerant understanding
of the frailties and handicaps Of tn
victims of one phase Of the common
tangle, as we'll as Of the other. Will
few persons would refuse the burden
of the rich and all do their best t
escape the trials Of the poor, 1t Is new
ertheless true that, judged by result
in character and happiness, the YER
rich gain as rule as little from If
as do the very poor.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

The lowest rate Of illiteracy In the
world Is found in Sweden, Norway and
Germany. In the first-named two coun-
tries there Is no person above the age
Of 10 years who can not read and write
unless he has forgotten those accom-
plishments or his mental faculties are
90 feeble that he has not been able to
acquire them. This fact Is so we'll I'M
derstood that the census enumerators
do not inquire whether a person can
read or write. 1t is not considered nee
essary to do so. Education Is compul-
sorry. Every child is required to attend
school and there is no community too
small or too poor to provide education
al facilities for its children. The same
u true, In a great measure, throughout
Germany. The only people who can
not read and write are the feeble-mind
cd and the aged who have outgrowr
their knowledge.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

How much we have learned from our
oriental friends will be indicated by
the disposition of the army medical
bill. now before Congress, which might
be described as measure to make the
United States army fit to fight in time
Of war. II the Japanese triumph
taught the military world anything II
was the Importance of keeping soldiers
healthy. That SQUAD mail will fight
better than sick man. that an army
in good physical condition will beat an
army depleted by disease seems tru.
isms. Yet until the little yellow mer
achieved their unbroken record Of vic
tories no military authority had evel
given due weight to the hygienic prob
lem.
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doctor or By the barber; they sent
shilling letters and heard Of wars af-
ter peace was signed, Of bills after
Parliament was prorogued-just as II
Queen Bess were still on the throne
and Shakespeare on the Surrey side of
the Thames Steam, electricity, radi-
um; evolution in science, the ballot In
politics, antiseptics in medicine-these
seem to have changed all life. Per
haps to George Fletcher, however, the
bills seemed just as green in 1900 as
in 1900, the sky just as blue. and the
hates and loves Of men in no wise diff,
ferent
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Prisoners and Captives
$1,000
By III. 8. MERRIMAN

1.-THE man you have asked to dinner
what Is he like?"
The naval officer helped himself to a
limp slice Of bread and butter with great
thoughtfulness.
That is just the difficulty. my DEAR"
he replied. II cannot tell you what he
is like, because I don't know. 1 do not
understand him-that Is the long and
short of it. He is above me-"
II suppose" suggested the Admiral,
who held the keener study of human
nature in some contempt, that he Is
captainT
NO he is hardly that. want you,"
continued the lieutenant, after a pause,
turning to his sister, ito judge for your
self, so will not tell you what I think
about him."
Then he Is Interestingly"
Yes, think you will find him inter
esting."
Helen was already seeking in her mind
how things could be made easy and COM
Portable for the unpublished hero whom
her brother had SO unceremoniously in
troduced into the house.
Agnes Winter was coming tomorrow
to dine, but she can be put off," she OBJ
served, carelessly.
| agnes Winter-why should she be put
off? Let her come, by all means"
The little mans manner was perhaps
too Indifferent to be either natural or
polite. He was either unconsciously rude
or exaggerating an Indifference he did not
feel. Helen, however, continued her re-
marks without appearing to notice any
thing.
would you not" she inquired, while
replacing In its vase flower that had be-
come displaced, rather have him quite
alone-when we are by ourselves, I
meanW
"Oh, no. He 10 all right. II he Is
good enough for you, he Is good enough
for Agnes Winter"
HAS he got a suit Of dress clothesf p
asked the Admiral, with a blunt laugh.
Lieut.. Grace let his hand fall heavily
upon his thigh with a gesture Of mock
regret.
II quite forgot to ask him." he ex.
claimed, dramatically.
"There IL some mystery attached to
this person." laughed Helen. Her laugh
ter was a little prolonged in order that
her father, whose duller sense Of humol
sometimes failed to follow his sons fan
cy, might comprehend that this was q
joke.
"Well," said the old gentleman, thrust
ing his hands deeply into his pockets. 81
like a man to come to my table In 9
claw-hammer coat"
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A copy of the fourth edition of Bum

A copy of the fourth edition of Bun
vans 1.-The Pilgrims Progress" was
sold In London recently for hundred
pounds. The purchaser was a collector
Of rare editions Of old books. The
youth who reads any old or new copy
Of the book will get more than Eve hun
dred dollars worth of benefit from 1t,
whether he be interested In the beauty
Of Its English style or in the teaching
Of the story.
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CHAPTER vi.

In the meantime Lieut.. Grace had re-
ceived at the hands of his father and
sister a warm welcome.
Without announcement Of any descrip-
ton he made his way from the Admiralty
to Brook street and knocked at his faith
er's door. He found the old gentleman
and Miss Helen Grace engaged in the
consumption of afternoon tea.
''Oswin !" exclaimed the old admiral.
II thought you were on the African
coast"
Helen Grace was young lady not
much given to explanatory expressions Of
feeling. She rose from the low chair
she habitually occupied and kissed her
brother. Then she turned his face to-
ward the light by the collar of his coat.
Have you been invalided homer she
asked.
NO"
'But the Foam is out there still,' put
In the Admiral, eager to show his init
mate knowledge Of official matters.
ayes. l came home on a derelict. A
fine, big ship without crew. All dead
Of yellow fever except one. l am glad
that he was picked out by Providence to
survive"
why" inquired Helen.
because l like him."
'What was he, an oficer?" asked the
Admiral,
Second mate, holding a captains GER
tificate. have asked him to dinner to.
morrow night"
"Ohw murmured Helen, doubtfully.
with his dog-the other survivor"
"Ahi r. said Helen In more interested
tone. do they know how to behave
themselvesr'
~ think so-both Of them" was the
reply. Although we did not dress fol-
dinner on board the Martial,
ut seems to- me-" observed the AID
mirai, with an easy chackie, that :yor
did not devote much time at all to tn,
question Of ieiless9 ).
NO" tAphed Grace, frankly. "w'
were a shady crew. You see, there weri
only ten Of us to navigate a thousand
ton ship full rugged, We had no tim,
for personal adornment. You will Sc,
all about 1t In the evening paper.
brought one with me on purpose. May
have some tea, Helenf 1t Is months sine,
| have seen such an article as bread an,
butter"
The girl FASTENED to supply his wants
performing her duties with a deft sure
ness of touch where maidens are no
dolls. While Grace was performing won
ders among the dainties supplied to him
his father read aloud the details of hi
deeds upon the high seas, and HeleI
listened with a faint smile Of pride upol
her refined face.
And this man." she inquired, whe
the paragraph had been duly digested-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

Professor Totten predicts the appear
ance of comet which Is likely to do
great damage. The professor has So
lected a good time to make his proph-
ecy, If his object Is to frighten nervous
people and children.
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CHAPTER VIII.


II there had been any doubts enter
tanned or discussed as to the presenta-
bility Of Claud Tyars in polite circles,
these were destined to an instant re-
moval when that individual entered the
drawing room of No. 1O5 Brook street.
His dress, If it erred at all, did SO on
the side Of a too scrupulous adherence to
the latest dictates of society. His man
ners were those of a travelled and expe-
rienced gentleman. That Is to say, he
was polite without eagerness, pleasant
without gush, semi-interested, semi-indif-
ferent.
Oswin Grace advanced to meet him
with quick glance of satisfaction at his
irreproachable get-up, which Tyars show
ed no signs of having detected.
The necessary introductions were
made, and Tyars displayed the same per.
feet knowledge of social habits up Ia
date. His bow was pure and simple, and
to the Admiral he offered his hand in 9
calm, decisive way, which somewhat In
terfered with the old gentleman's digni
| fed GOODNESS.
II think" said Helen at once, with Q
characteristic desire to make things pleas
ont, "that we have met BEFORE"
She was looking up at Tyars, who
being very tall, stood a head higher thar
any one in the room, and in her eye.
there was no speculation, no searchin,
into the recesses of her memory. The re
mark was without interrogative hesita
ton. 1t was the assertion of a fact wei
known to her, and yet her color changed
"Yes," answered Tyars; II had tn,
pleasure of dancing with you on severa
occasions at the Commemoration thre
years ago."
But you are not an Oxford man !?
put In Lieut.. Grace.
mo"
He did not seem to think 1t wort
while mentioning that his name was Of
the books Of the sister university.
What a good memory you have, MI
Tyars!" observed Miss Agnes Winter Il
smooth, soft voice. Perhaps you ca
help mine. Have we met before? kno,
your face"
He turned to her with a smile in whic
there was no light of dawning recollet
ton.
Hardly" he replied. But you wer
sitting in the middle of the last row Q
the stalls at performance Of 'Hamle
last autumn"
| Cro he continued.D
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keeps clear of the serious part of It all
with equal skill"
(which friendT" inquired Helen, in
nocently.
Yourself"
"Oh 1 have my duties. Papa could not
get on without me. Besides, never flirt.
er, have much more to do with conven-
fence than is generally supposed"
''IndeedY he inquired with fine sar-
casm.
Yes; have studied the question. You
may know more about the slave trade
than 1 do, because you have had superior
advantages In that direction but l also
have had advantages, and from personal
observation beg to state that in nine cases
out of ten convenience Is the source of
love-in the tenth case 1t is propinquity.'
Thank you," he said, fervently. Il
will make a mental note of your observa-
tions, and when 1 marry a plain and
stupid heiress perhaps you will withdraw
them"
She ignored his pleasantly.
II often wonder" he said, thoughtfully
why somebody or other does not fall In
love with Agnes Winter"
After a pause he put forward a sug
gestion.
Because she will not let them, per
haps."
THAT may be SO but surely a sensible
man does not wait to be allowed"
'"The question:" he answered, with
mock gravity, lis rather beyond me. Il
is hard to say what a sensible man would
do because in such matters no rule car
be laid down defining where sense beginl
| and foolshness ends. The man who 60
Agnes Winter would be sensible, howeve
he did It,"
Presently the girl went to dress TO
dinner, leaving her brother standing o
the window, whistling softly beneath hi
breath.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

1t Is a safe surmise that the various
agencies which are moving to save Nj
agara are not developing anything like
the speed of the various corporations
which are moving to grab the water
mower
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

Senator Spooner spoke wise word
the other day in an address to a COM
pany of college men In Washington.
"Above all things" he said, believe
in your republic and in the general
fidelity of your public servants"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

There has recently died in ireland
an aged man, George Fletcher, who
was known as King Edwards Oldest
subject. The discovering of a life
that connected 1888 and 1905 empha-
sizes the stride the world has taken In
one century. In 1888 they numbered in
Stage coaches; they were bled by the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

Those citizens who thought the in
surance companies were going to open
their safes and tell the people of San
Francisco to take whatever they
thought was coming to them merely
forgot that the insurance companies
have lurking desire to go ON doing
business in spite of the catastrophe.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-14

A scientist now advances the the
ory that man may grow tipsy over a
plate of cabbage, and the sauerkraut
breath may soon become another ele-
ment of discord in the family circle.