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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
"a FOOT DEPTH
FOR GULFPORT.
rs FAVORED BY MAJOR Il.
JERSEY.
NO ESCAPE FOR DESERTERS
Decision Holds That State Courts
Have Not The Power To Interfere.
Decrease in Court Martial in Army.

The Board of Engineers for Rivers
and Harbors have under consideration
the. report Of the district engineer at
Mobile, Ala, Major FL. Jervey, upon
the plans for the further improvement
of Gulfport harbor and channel. BY
the Rivers and Harbors act of 1905, a
survey was directed to be made of the
channel and to an anchorage basin to
Gulfport, together with the pass or
bar between Ship and Cat islands,
with view of ascertaining and report
ing what if any, additional depth was
required to meet the demands of COM
merce. The local engineer reported
that the commerce of that section
would be greatly benefited by an ad-
ditional depth Of water, but declined
to recommend any work at that time,
because of the fact that a contract
for the improvement and maintenance
of that work was stih in existence,
and for the government to interfere
would operate to abrogate and lose
to the United States the benefits Of
the existing contract. Subsequently
congress took over the project and the
matter was referred back by resolu-
ton of the Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee to the War Department for
denomination and new report in
view of the altered conditions result
ing from congressional action.
The district engineer in Mobile, Ma
jor Jervey, reported that the COM
merce of that port by water amount
ed to something over $12,000,000 an
nually, and recommended that the
nineteen-foot existing depth be ex-
tended to twenty-five feet through
the channel and into the basin, and
that the pass between Cat and Ship
islands be deepened to twenty-six
feet. It was on this report the hear
ing was had, and Representative Bow
ers of the Sixth Mississippi District.
in which Gulfport is situated and G.
F. Wiehle of the Edward Hines Lum-
Der Company and Gulf port and
Northwestern Railroad Company ap-
peared before the Rivers and Harbors
Board and presented the claims of
Gulfport. It was shown that the com
MERGE of this port had increased in
the last few years something over
1000 per cent in volume, and 200 per
cent in value, and that In addition to
the commerce by water the whole bus
mess done by the port by rail and wa
ter for the past year exceeded $685.
100000. The custom house receipts
have increased 1900 per cent in this
time, while the figures as to the pop
ulation and general growth of the
town are in proportion.
It is believed the recommendation
Of the district engineer will be con-
CURED in by the board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Lack Of Funds.

Panama-Lack Of funds is checking
canal work. Four thousand men have
been laid off on the new line of the
Panama railroad and it is stated that
the department Of municipal engi-
neering has been order to lay off
1000 men. A reduction in the cler-
ical force is also looked for.
The excavation for August will show
big increase ever July.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
No Escape For Deserters.

Several decisions of interest by the
War Department bearing on various
features of the service have been
made.
Deserters apprehended by civil
officer authorized by United States
statute, it is held, are in the custody
of the United States, and under the
decisions of the Supreme Court, the
State courts have no jurisdiction to
interfere with the custody Of the de-
serter.
Tt has been decided that the con-
cealment by an applicant for enlist
ment of the fact of previous appli-
cation to enlist, which fact, if dis
closed, would have caused his reiec-
ton, will, in the event Of his enlist
ment, constitute an act of fraudulent
enlistment.
The Information Bureau conducted
by former Commissioner Powderly.
of the immigration Office, Department
of Commerce, is getting up bulletin
of information for immigrants touch
ing the resources and the labor condi-
tons of various sections of the Unit
ed States. An inquiry will be made
as an important preliminary to this
work as to yae best method Of trans
lating, printing and distributing The
information in the principal cities
along the Atlantic coast.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Uncle Joe Quits Smoking.

Plattsburg, n. Y.-Speaker Cannon
who has been rusticating here, is try
ing to, and has almost succeeded in
giving up smoking. He told friends
here that although he has been aces
toned for fifty years to smoke from
twelve to fifteen cigars a day, he
now smokes three or four.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Mexican War Veterans.

Norfolk annual reunion Of
the National Association Of Mexican
War Veterans opened at Jamestown
Exposition. The welcoming address
es were delivered by the exposition
officials with responses by Col. Lewis
Beler, of Baltimore, president, and
Mrs. Moore Murdoch, Of Dallas, Tex,
secretary. A notable feature was the
meeting between President Beler and
Col. Jose Manterola, who heads the
Jamestown national commission from
Mexico.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
UNIFORM TAX LAWS.
Ohio's Governor Extends Invitations
for a Conference.

Columbus, O.-Governor Harris ex-
tended an invitation to the Chief
Executive Of each state in the Union
to appoint three delegates to attend
in this city Nov. Is, under the aus
pieces of the National Tax Asocia-
ton. The success Of the conference
IS already assured. Leading students
OF the problem Of taxation have ex-
pressed their intention of being pres
ept and participating in the pro-
gram.
The tax laws of the states are wide
ly at variance and the conference is
to direct attention to this lack Of uni
formity and suggest ways and means
to remedy the apparent evils.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
So FOR EACH CHILD
Texas State School Fund Makes
High Record.

Austin, Textile state board Of
education has apportioned the school
fund Of the state for the next school
year, fixing it at Sc for each child
within the scholastic age in the state.
This is the highest per capita ever
reached in Texas for state school
fund, and it will mean logger and bet
ter schools.
The state school tax this year IS
20 cents on the hundred dollar vaaua-
ton, and it is estimated that the
revenue from all sources for the
schools, through the state treasury,
will be $5,362,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
GOLD FOR EUROPE.
Since May ~, Shipments Abroad
Aggregate $3O,65O,OOO

New York. Muller, Schall & Co., Of
this city announced the engagement
of $5OO,OOO in gold for shipment to
Germany. The firm added that It's Lon
don agents have an option on the gold
and may claim it on reaching Ply
mouth, otherwise it will go to Bre-
men.
This brings the total of gold exports
since May q, when the first gold
engagement for Europe on this move
ment was announced, to $30,650,0O0,
Of which $25,36O,OOO has gone to Par
is, $2,750,00O to London, $500 to
Amsterdam, and $1,OOo,OoO for Bre-
men.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Begin Cape Cod Canal.

Buzzards Bay, Mass.-The first
shovelfull Of dirt of the Cape Cod
canal was thrown by William Barclay
Parson of New York, chief engineer.
The spot chosen for breaking is in
Sycamore. The route canal is from
Sandwich in Massachusetts, Bay,
through Bournedale and Bourne to
Buzzards Bay. The plans for canal
across Cape Cod date back 200 years.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Wants $1.1OOo,00 From Inter Nation
al Harvester Co.

Dallas, Tex.-One Of the most i'm
portant antitrust suits started in Tex
as was filed at Austin. The suit was
filed by the attorney generals de-
partment in behalf of the state
against the international Harvester
Company Of America, which was or
ganized under the laws Of Wisconsin.
The petition alleges that the de-
PENDANT concern has violated the anti
trust laws of Texas aid demands pens
alties in the suit Of $1,10O0.00O.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Future of the Philippines.

Despite the secrecy observed it was
learned that the president Of a pool
of eight japanese banks had assured
Berlin Bankers during negotiations
for government loan that an effort
would be made to gain possession Of
the Philippine Islands by peaceful
conquest"
This statement was construed to
mean that Japan would purchase the
coveted islands from the United
States. It is learned, however, that
the Japanese words standing for
peaceful conquest" are in German,
great effort," conquest without
war being formally declared.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The Hopson Bayou Drainage Dis
trict of Coahoma county has been or
gained and legal notice of same pub
lished. The good people of that coun
ty are wide awake to the necessities
and advantages of drainage and arc
naming campaign that promises
great things for the future. The let
ter on Delta drainage in this depart
ment two weeks since no doubt APP
plies to the Delta as it is at present,
but the writer on a visit five years
from now will find changes that will
make him more optimistic. The men
who own that immensely fertile sec
ton of the state do not proposes 20
sit down and await for developments,
but are going after them in manner
that assures the realization Of the
dream spoken of in this former COM
munication. The writer believes that
in ten years the Delta will produce
more than a million bales of cotton
and also corn, meat and the other ne
cessaries. The spirit Of diversifca-
ton that is spreading there is bound
to bring about these demanded
changes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Reports from 10000 correspondents
IN oil parts of the country to the Chi
cago National Bank declared that the
country was in prosperous and
sound condition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
Hello Girls Strike.

Ottawa, Ont.-The employees of the
telephone office at Fort William have
struck because an American girl, Miss
Ora Hudson, Of Decatur, Ill, has been
appointed as chief operator.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Columbus is having trouble with the
telephone situation, kicking. vigorous
~ at the increase in rates recently
ordered. This matter of efficient tele-
phone service at reasonville rates, is
one Of the biggest questions Missis-
ippi has to handle just at this time.
The telephone is no longer luxury,
but a necessity. The home without
one is fast becoming an exception in
stead of rule. The extension of the
service to the rural communities is
causing more trouble than all else.
For several months the writer has
been endeavoring to get hold Of the
"Farmers Contract" mentioned at
times, but has so far signally failed.
Hon B. L. Bradley, railroad commits
sioner, also took it upon himself to
get hold Of this mythical document,
but has Also. failed. There is just
cause for the next legislature taking
some action looking to the regulation
OF this important matter. The coun
try people need telephones even more
than those in town, and they are de-
serving Of law that will supply this
need and at a, rate equitable to all,
but at rate they can pay,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

It was discovered that the petition
for a prohibition elections at Pensa-
cola, Fla, did not bear the necessary
number Of signatures.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

It was announced that Attorney
General Bonaparte would make adj
dresses at New London, Conn.,, and
Chicago in the next month.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

A rate war involving cabin psssen-
gers broke out between the Cunard
and German lines in the North Allan
tic service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Cholera broke out at Shanhai, and
it was reported that several other
Chinese and japanese coast towns
were affected.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Mayor Studley Of New Haven,
Conn, has suggested artillery dis
charges to break the continued
drought.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

It was reported that considerable
dissension arose at the meeting of the
directors Of the Standard Oil Compa-
ny.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Officers Of naval bureaus went to
the Pacific coast to report on the fa-
cities for caring for the feet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

"A large plant il being erected at
Laurel to manufacture out of the
waste material from mills and cut
over lands products of value. The
concern has ample capital, is in the
hands of competent men, and should
be Of value TO the people Of THAI Sec
ton Mississippi has wasted untold
millions Of dollars during the past
fsw years IN material not utilized
and the plant at Laurel is an innova-
ton that deserves success.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Forget the election and let's get
down to work for a "Greater Mis-
sissippi' with a vengeance. There's
something to it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Two attempts were made to wreck
q passenger train in Colorado with
dynamite.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Boosters are Away in demand while
knockers occupy no place in the es-
TEEN and goodwill of the people. Mis-
sissippi needs p even million boosters
for short time. Won't you accept
q cor mission of this kind?
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The Southern Pacific Railroad won
q victory against the Texas State Rail
road Commission in the State courts.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

a large number Of newspaper men
will be in the makeup of the next leg
islature; possibly larger per cent.
Of the total than ever before. Two of
them are slated to enter the contest
for speaker, Hon. Walker Wood Of
Tate and Hon. Hilrie Quin Of Kinds.
They are Woodworking lot that usll-
ally do something for the other fell
low and very little for themselves and
it IS gratifying to note that in some
places this work is being appreciated
~ the people in substantial manner.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The people of Amite county are be-
ginning to give attention to other mat
tiers besides raising cotton. The Rec
ord at Gloster speaks of the fact that
a number of energetic men are haul
ing wood to town and selling it that
comes from land being cleared, there
by making it source Of profit in
stead of waste. Also Of the fact that
melons are bringing a good price and
with a steady demand. One man will
plant pretty largely Of broom corn
next year, encouraged by the extreme
ly high price of the article. 1t might
be suggested that the corn be manu-
featured into the brooms right here at
home, thereby keeping the whole
amount of money here. Peanuts and
other crops will be given attention,
and the prediction is made right here.
that continuation Of this policy will
in few years make the territory
around Gloster the most prosperous
in, the state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Edwin H. Potts, until few days
ago a trusted employee Of the Ameri-
can National bank, is missing, and
the police are looking for him On a
charge of having stolen 81 900 worth
Of certificates of Erie Railroad stock.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Senator Dick, Of Ohio, favors In
crAsing the pay Of United States
soldiers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The Cyclone Fair Association gave
. colt show In Claiborne county on
tho 18th that was voted splendid
success. Good stock from the sur
rounding country was on exhibition
and large number Of interested peo-
pie were in attendance. The fair spir-
it IS growing fast in Mississippi and
next year it is expected that dozen
new events win be announced.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29


One Of the state papers figures it
out thusly: mississippi will elect
when she gets through with her pri-
maries, one United States Senator,
twenty state officers, 178 members of
the legislature, thirteen district attor-
neys, 1000 county officers and almost
1000 beat officers" AS there were
only 10000 votes polled, this would
be about $50 to each man elected.
Then, considering that two were de-
feated for every one elected, the di-
vision would come down to less than
one hundred voters to each candidate.
Great is Mississippi and the Office
seeking proclivities of her loyal and
true citizens who are willing to serve.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Mississippi has a large number Of
commendable innovations to her cred
it; as many or more than any state
in the Union One of these was the
adjustment of Imprisonment for debl
nefarious law that prevailed in all
the states Of the Union. Away back
in 1924, January 23rd, this statute
was repealed and the lead was follow
ed by other states. While there may
be moderate number OF "Shylocks"
still at large, the misfortunes of a
man cannot cause his incarceration
in Jail. The past history of our state
is one to be .proud of, and it should
be the ambition of every citizen to
see that the future Is in keeping with
the past. ,
The United States Department OF
Agriculture at Washington has re-
Gently issued bulletin on the "Erad-
ication of johnson Grass" that should
be of especial value to the farmers Of
sections where this grass has gained
a hold. Copies of this bulletin will be
furnished upon application Farm
Management, United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. Thousands OF
dollars has been spent in devising
plan to get rid Of this grass and Il
would be well for those interested to
write for copy and get the benefi,
of this extensive investigation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The report of the Interstate COM
merce Commission will, it is said,
show that a railroad and elevator
trust exists in the Northwestern
states.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Complying with Secretary Taft's
directions, Governor Magoon, Of Gu
ba, has taken steps to combat and
eradicate the yellow fever which has
appeared among the soldiers and
civilians at Cienfuegos, Cuba.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The United States supreme court
viii decide whether or not the Hep
burn railroad rate bill applies to ex-
press companies.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Dcyoo to Ag.icu .ural
DevelO Wonderful OF The State.
Items Of all Quarters
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

President Samuel Gompers Of the
Federation of Labor reported to the
Executive Council Of the federation
that he, John Mitchell Of Indianapo-
lis and D. J. Keefe Of Detroit had
been intrusted by united labor with
an attempt to bring about IAN honor
able adjustment Of the telegraphers
strike at an opportune tine.v
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

The Herald at Water Valley takes
up the proposition for county fair
for Yallabusha makes strong APP
peal for the organization Of such an
enterprise. In years gone by there
was good fair at Water Valley, but
In the great period Of depression it
went the way Of several others. The
people of that section are in a position
to make a splendid display Of agri-
cultural and stock-raising, and it is
sincerely hoped that the Herald s
agitation will be productive of re-
vival Of the fair for that section.
The flood Of advertisements offer
ing sure shot and get-rich-quick
schemes continues and suckers bite
with alarming regularity despite the
repeated warnings Of the press
There is no occasion for man ta
send cent Of money away from Mis-
sissippi for investment, the opportuni-
ties here being equal to or superior
to those from any part of the world.
Put your money into the development
Of Mississippi's splendid resources
and the reward you will reap will be
q double one.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

Splendid arrangements have bee
made on American warships for til
care of the sick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-08-29

An able paper Of the state adyo-
Gates the passage of law requiring
the corporation that own immense
tracts Of land in Mississippi to de-
velop it or place upon the market
at reasonable price so that those de-
string homes can buy it and do the
developing themselves. While such a
law may seem drastic and unwise just
at this time, it is likely that the fu-
ture may demand something of the
kind. Foreign corporations have
bought millions Of dollars worth Of
our fine timber lands and are holding
for the increase in price that is COM
ing steadily. The greater portion Of
it was purchased for practically moth
ing, and up until the past year or two
taxes were paid at rate Of assess
ment even less than the purchase price
Such law as suggested might be
classed as anti-corporation legislation,
but it would apply to individuals as
well as companies. The people Of
Mississippi are frequently placed in
false light as harboring strong
sentiment against corporations. This
is not true in any sense Of the word.
All that our people ask is, that cor
porations be accorded the same treat
ment as the man with forty acres and
mule. Mississippians ask for no
more than they are willing to accord
to others, but do vehemently insist
that all be t0,ated in similar man.
ner and that concessions and exemp-
lions to monied concerns be stopped.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1907-01-11
who had known him from childhood
made brief appropriate address.
Gard of Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Hawes and family
desire 10 express their grateful thanks
to their many kind neighbors aud
friends in Silver City for their sympa-
thies rendered them during the illness,
death aud burial of their beloved son
and brother. Especial thanks are due
TO Silver City Lodge No. ID, A. F. & A.
NJ. for providing nurse and for the
beautiful wreath of cut flowers placed
on the burial case; TO Rathbono Sisters
Temple, Silver City, for assistance and
for cut flowers; and TO the choir of la
dies for supplying music at the sad
funeral services. All OF these kindly
acts, services, and assistances will ever
be most gratefully remembered by the
family.
MR. & MRS. R. S. HAYES AND FAMILY.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1907-01-11
Death of Fred Hawes.

Fred Hawes, second son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. S. Hawes, of this place, passed
away at the home of his parents, at
o'clock Sunday, January 6, 1907, sur
rounded by loving relatives and friends.
Mr. Hawes, born in Silver City % years
ago, has always called this town his
home, but for several years past he has
found employment among ranchers and
stockmen in the vicinity Of Oreana, in
this county. He came home from the
valley the week before he died and told
his parents he was feeling quite i'll, and
was at once put in bed. The following
day he suffered from frequent bleedings
through the nose, and this continued
at intervals, causing him to become
quite weak DR.. Hamilton attending
him, on Saturday morning pronounced
his mslady to be typhoid. Every care
was taken of him, but weakened by loss
of blood, the end came Sunday morning
Deceased was a quiet, industrious
young man, OF temperate and exemplary
habits, much respected and esteemed
by the peopleaof Silver City among
whom he had grown from infancy. He
/ is survived by his parents, one younger
sister-Mrs. r. H. Leonard-one olde
and two younger brothers.
The funeral took place from Lower
Masonic Hall, Tuesday afternoon. at
tended by great number of his friends
The services were conducted by Mr.
ohm S. st Clair who grew from child
hood with him Hon. Charles NJ. Hayi
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1907-01-11
Advertised Letters

Following is the list of letters re-
manning uncalled for in the Silver City
postofIice for the week ending Jan. II,
1907:
Bowman, Mrs. Grace.
Karlson, Herr Richard.
Perry, Miss Lee.
Richardson, A.
Sielshsun, Henry.
Smith, w T.
Letters not called for will be sent to
the Dead Letter Office at Washington,
DC. Oh. CRETE, Postmaster.