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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
EIGHT HOUR DAY BATTLE.
Girls Eemployed.

New York.-The United Rogers s.
Co., one of the New York Typothe-
tae of America reports that Typothe-
tae firms whose press feeders have
struck for an eight-hour work day,
have filed the places of the strik-
ers with girls and will employ girls
to do this work in the future.
No new strikes have occurred, as
both sides are awaiting the decision
in the federal and local courts on the
contempt proceedings. John MacIn-
tyre, secretary Of the United Typo
thetae, in speaking of the situation,
said:
"The decisions of the courts will
determine whether we can run our
own shops. If we have to concede
the eight-hour day demand it will
mean the reorganization of our shops
on an eight-hour basis. / am not
given to making prophesics, but I
can safely predict that in such case
there will be more suspensions Of
printing concerns in the next six
months than have taken place within
the last six years. J."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Applies For 100000.

PHILADELPHIA man who gave his
name as F. M. Bell, and his address
as 910 Chestnut street, made applica-
ton to the sub-treasury for $5,000,-
900 of the new government 3 per cent
certificates. He made the applica-
ton in writing and left the sub-treas-
ury without further disclosing his
Identify The New York Life Insur--
ance Co., has an office at the address
given and it was learned there that
Mr.. Bell had not give permission to
have his mail sent to that Office. It
was admitted shat he was known TO
the office force but information as to
whether he was connected with the in
surance company or was acting for
the company, in applying for the Ger.
tificates was refused.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Bids Coming In.

Offers continue to reach the treas
ury department for Panama bonds
and one years certificates in small
lots, bat the large offers are not ex-
pected until just before the date for
closing the bids. It is never sealed
offers frcm large banking houses UNI
til the last moment. Such houses
have two motives for withholding
their bids, the desire to act under
market conditions at the last possible
moment before fixing the rate Of their
bids, and the desire to prevent any
possible leak in the rate which they
may have offered.
It is hoped by the administration
that the entire policy Of boarding will
come to AN end when the government
receives the large amounts Of money
which are expected from the sale Of
Panama bonds and the one year GER
tificates. Arrangements will be made
to return as much of this money inn
mediately to the banks as can be
spared from the treasury balance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Lee Memorial.

President Roosevelt showed his in
terest in the plans for the Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee memorial by discussing the
matter with ex-Gov. D. C. Hayward
of South Carolina, who has charge of
the funds, and DR.. George Fl. Denny,
president of Washington, and Lee
University.
The fund has been raised by Con-
federate societies and by persons IN
terested in perpetuating the memory
of Gen. Lee. Many propositions have
been urged, among them the erection
Of large monument. President Roose
welt suggested that the fund be placed
in some Southern university as an
endowment, which would effectually
and practically serve rne purpose OF
the contributors.
If this suggestion is acted upon,
as it is likely to be, it is probable
that Washington and Lee will be the
university chosen.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Passenger Tickets.

Several months ago an administra
live ruling was made by the Inter
state Commerce Commission, provid--
ing that limited passenger tickets
should not he extended, even in case
Of the illness of a passenger holding
such a ticket.
Two or three Of the Western lines
by advice of their counsel, decided
to ignore the ruling Of the commits
sion holding that it was unlawful for
them to extend the time of such tick
cts in the event Of illness Of the hold
er or other serious emergency.
By ruling, issued by the commits
sion, the original administrative rul-
ing is superseded. The new rule pro-
vides that carriers may extend Linn
tied passenger tickets in case Of the
illness of the passenger holding such
ticket.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Henry T. Crosby is Dead.

areenville, Miss.-After lingering
eighteen hours in a semi-comatose
state from a stroke Of apoplexy, Mr..
II. 7. Crosby, editor and proprietor
of the Greenville Morning and Week
ly Times, died at his residence il
this city.
Nearly two months ago he started
the Greenville Morning Times, and
it is thought that the extra work and
strain in publishing the daily paper
brought on the attack that proved 80
fatal. Aside from his success in the
newspaper work, Mr.. Crosby was a
man who made friends and stood by
them. He often put himself out to
do favor, and no one came to him
for suceor but wha helped to the best
Of his means and ability. He was
a member of the Elks' lodge, Red
Men, Odd Fellows, Knights Of Py-
thias and the Woodmen Of the World.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Criticised by Williams.

There is no doubt whatever that
Secretary Cortelyou is technically
within the law in issuing 100000
900 In certificates of indebtedness" -
said John Sharp Williams, Democrat
ic leader of the house. Equally,
there is no doubt whatever that con-
gress never intended the authority TO
do this should be exercised at such
time as this.
Congress left the provision under
which Mr.. Cortelyou acted ON the stat
ute books because about the time of
the Spanish war there was vague fear
of war with other powers land that
in such an event greenbacks would
go to a discount. Hence the interest
bearing certificates were authorized.
Mr.. Williams made it plain he would
oppose any asset currency plan which
banks would be likely to regard as &C.
ceptable.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Nearly 5000, 600.

Baton Rouge, La-Between $780,
900 and 100000 per year will be
saved the state Of Louisiana by re-
forms in tax collecting instituted by
the present extra session Of the Lou
isiana legislature. This was made ev-
ident when the various factions Of
the legislature left town Cor two
days rest, after having settled their
disputes IN joint committee confer
enoes.
Next week will be devoted to for
mally turning into laws the reforms
worked out in committee. The legis-
lature will grant $4,000 and has ap-
pointed commission for an investi-
cation of port conditions at New Or
leans, which is expected to result in
disclosures and reforms important 10
large section Of the South.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
For Higher Education.

A practical and definite plan for
the establishment in Washington of
National University will be brought
to the attention of congress this win
ter. The National Association uf
State Universities, now meeting here,
has appointed committee to promote
the cause of some form of govern
mental organization for the advance
ment of higher education. The COM
mittee will cooperate with a similar
committee appointed by the National
Educational Association. It is not
expected that large appropriation
for the founding Of National Uni
versity will be made at the coming
session, but the men back Of the move
ment are hopeful that congress will
commit the government to the central
proposition, and that in year or two
th funds necessary to carry out the
plan will be forthcoming. 1t is pro-
posed that the University of the Unit
ed States shall be for graduates only,
and that no degrees shall be given by
it. The central idea Of National
University is that it shall be devoted
to supplementary research in the
state universities and agricultural col
leges. DIR. Elmer Ellsworth Brown,
United States Commissioner of Edu-
cation, has suggested that there
should be some kind Of government
and academic organization at Wash
ington for such purposes as the fol-
lowing:
"To deal with international cues
tions Of standards and recognition.
"To carry on Investigations Of ma
tional Importance, of which the work
of the national census, the geological
survey, and the Bureau of Standards
is illustrative.
"To provide higher instruction IN
the fine arts.
"To train teachers and officers Of
administration for positions abroad.
"To provide departments as cul-
mination of the work Of our agrlcul--
tural colleges.
"To train teachers for agricultural
and technical education.
"To distribute to qualified institu-
tions id the States the work that must
be done to meet new national needs
in education and research.
Gin short, to be the Federal head
of education, science and the arts IN
this country"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Paramount to All Other Labor Cues
tions.

tions.
Norfolk. Va.-The American FEEDER
alton Of Labor has declared univers
al eight-hour day paramount to all
questions, even to an increase in
wages except in such trades and
callings where the earnings are so
meagre as to make it difficult 20
maintain fair standard of living"
called for a campaign of education
and organization amongsall affiliated
organizations that will aid in bring
ing about the desired end.
The Federation, determining that
it would be impossible to secure uni
versal eight-hour day by any sudden
or radical concerted step, issued a
call for the accumulation by all
tradesmen Of a sufficient fund to
make them fully prepared for the
fight, "when opportunity will favor
the most immediate success with the
least degree of suffering and priva-
ton.
Declaring the time not ripe for a
universal union label, the convention
declared "the present system of
craft labels as best calculated to
servo the purpose for which the union
label is designed"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Monument to President Davis.

The New Orleans Picayune says:
Mrs. General Behan has just returned
from convention of the Daughters
at Norfolk, Va, bringing the pleas
ing intelligence that the convention,
voted to appropriate sum Of money,
say, about one thousand dollars, re-
manning from the construction Of the
Richmond monument to Jefferson
Davis, to the monument that is to be
reared in this, our southern metro
polls. It shoald be remembered that
the centennial birthday of President
Davis will occur on June 8, 1908, next
year, and it is the earnest desire OF
the ladies who have tae undertaking
in hand to be able to lay the corner
stone on that day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
SAN FRANCISCO
WANTS FUNDS
TO HELP IN FIGHTING BUBoNIC
PLAGUE.
FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Move is on Foot to Establish a Ma
tional University at Washington.
Williams Criticises Issuance Of
Bonds by Government.
An Appeal For Funds.

The burden of fighting the bubonic
plague has become too heavy for San
Francisco to bear unaided and the Of
flcials of that city have appealed to
Surgeon General Wyman of the Pub
lie Health and Marine Hospital Ser
vice for financial assistance. On the
representation of the Surgeon Gener-
al, the Secretary of the Treasury ad--
vlsed the officials that for the time be-
ing the government would assume the
cost of the labor and service, while
the city must continue to furnish the
needed supplies and maintain the ne
cessary plague hospitals. AS soon as
congress convenes Senator Flint will
bring the matter to the attention Of
congress, and an effort will be made
to have funds appropriated to meet
the necessary expenses.
San Francisco appropriated $500
to fight the plague and assured the
health officials that thereafter they
could count on funds to the amount
Of $4,000 month for that purpose.
1t was then assumed that would prove
adequate for all purposes, but, on the
contrary, the expenses have increased
until recently the cost to the city has
been at he rae of $4,000 monh. 1t
is now estimated that the expenses
which the government has agreed to
meet will amount to about $4,000 a
month, and that for time at least
the city will be compelled to meet
further expenses to the amount Of
$4,000.
Up to Nov. 18th there have been
eighty eight cases of plague in San
Francisco and fifty-four deaths. The
quarantine has been gradually extend
ed up and down the coast. A rigid
quarantine is maintained at Seattle
and also at Oakland, Santa Barbara,
Santa Monica, San Pedro and Los
Angeles, while it is now purposed to
establish a new quarantine station at
Monterey. Of course, with the pla-
que present, 1T is necessary TO make
inspections far In excess Of the actu--
al cases of the disease. For instance
during the week ended Nov 2 forty
FIVE cases were inspected, Of which
only two proved to be the plague and
seventy bodies were examined. OF
which only four proved to have died
from the plague. Moreover, 1895
premises were inspected because OF
actual diseases Of suspicious deaths.
1t is the expectation of the mem
bers of the California delegation that
when the gravity Of the situation is
submitted to congress ample funds
to combat the disease will be imme--
diaely supplied.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Presidents Message.

The president has completed that
section of his forthcoming message
to congress which will treat Of inan-
cial matters, including recommends
tions for legislation and the copy has
been sent to the printer. The fact
that his ideas have taken definite
shape has occasion some surprise
as it was supposed that he was still
seeking advice about the best remedy
for the currency difficulties, and that
he would withhold his recommends
tons until the last moment and then
send them to congress in . special
message.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
TO Keep Money in New York.

Eastern fnanciers are asking for
assurances that money will be kept
on deposit in New York banks be-
fore they subscribe for the new gov
ernment bonds. Secretary Cortelyou
declines to commit himself. In the
meantime subscriptions are pouring
into the treasury from other sec.
lions Of the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Another Vessel.

The Louisiana naval militia is to
have another vessel added to its ma
w. This is the gunboat Isla de Luz
zon, which was captured from tho
Spanish by Admiral Dewey in Manila
Bay.
At present the Isla de Luzon is at
Pensacola undergoing repairs. AS
soon as her overhauling is completed
she will be turned over to the state
Of Louisiana.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
JUSTICE BREWER
TO BE IGNORED
PRESIDENT WILL NOT REPLY
TO CRITICISM.
CREATES A BIG SENSATION
Considerable Significance is Attached
to Remarks Of Jurist. Bryan is In
terviewed But Does Not Commit
Himself.

Washington, D. C.-While the Pres
ident has seen fit to ignore the re-
markable criticism Of Associate JUS
tice Brewer of the United States SUI
prene Court, of his coquetting with
the third term proposition, the repnb-
Leans here have been much stirred
by it.
The newspaper correspondents at
the executive offices were quick to
tender their services to provide means
for disseminating any intimations
that the Executive branch of the gov
eminent might want to put forth in
reply to the trenchan criticism, bat
it was made known that no attention
whatever will be paid to it.
In connection with the Justices
expressions, much significance was at
tached to the fact that the remarks
were made at gathering at which
Governor Hughes was the chief speak
er. Governor Hughes speech was
regarded by friends of the administra
tion as suggesting approval of the
general attitude of Justice Brewer.
It was characterized as being at least
In line with some other recent utter
ances of the governor which have
been taken as thiniy yelled criticisms
Of the president.
Mr.. Bryan reached the city just in
time to be interviewed on the Brew
er "hide-and seek" declaration, but
he did not care to comment upon it.
~ do not care to discuss Justice
Brewers statement" said Mr.. Bry-
an, further than to say that agree
with him that the president should
be ineligible to reelection, but I do
not think it is necessary to extend
the term. / endeavored when In coll
gress to secure an amendment to the
Constitution making the president ia
eligible to reelection, and still be-
heve that the one term idea is bet
tor. No man with the power vested
in the presidential Office should be
under temptation to use it to his own
advantage. Human nature is too frail
to be safely subjected to such temp
tation.'
'SWhat is the difference between
your policies and the President 81"
Mr.. Bryan was asked.
/ do not want it stated that way"
he replied, "because I cannot be said
to have any policies that are person
al" The president has Endorsed
some things which are Democratic,
and in such cases / have been glad
to commend him. He has done things
that are undemocratic, and I have
felt constrained to criticise him. But
the Republicans seem more inclined
to indorse his policies when they are
undemocratic than when htyeeD
undemocratic than when they are
Democratic.
"There is difference between
President Roosevelt's position and
the Democratic party's position upon
the trusts and their regulation and
prosecution and upon railway rate
regulation. will try to make that
difference plain In my address next
Tuesday night. -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

Every man in the state who is eligi-
bic to membership should be with the
Farmers Union and Cotton Associa-
ton ia the great work the organiza-
tons are endeavoring To accomplish.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Passes Away.

Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Amelia Wal
ton Alcorn, widow Of former Cover
nor j. 4. Alcorn Of Mississippi, died
at the home Of relatives here after an
illness of week. Mrs. Alcorn was
IN her seventy eighth year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Gratefully Received.

Advices received at Washington
show that the government financial
policy was received with gratifica-
ton all over the country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

The captain and pilots of the Dick
Fowler were exonerated Of all blame
for the mishap to President Roose-
welt s boat.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

The State meeting Of the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union
will be held in Jackson January End,
3rd and 4th, just prior to the opening
of the Legislative session Something
near one thousand delegates will be
in attendance on the meeting.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Killed Husband.

Mrs. Lottie Hitchcock, of New
York, shot and killed her sleeping
husband, q composition, and at.
tempted suicide.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Temporary Chairman.

Democratic leaders have slated Rich
ard Oley for Temporary Chairman
and Governor Folk for Permanent
Chairman Of the National Conven-
tion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Wishes KoWn.

President Roosevelt has let it be
known that he does not want any
Republican office holders sent as dele
gates to the Republican National Con
yention.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

Seven men were killed and thir-
teen injured BY boiler explosion IA
the plant Of the John 7. Roper Lum'
Der company at Gilmerton, Va.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Recount Unconstitutional,

The New York court Of appeals
declared the bill providing for q
recount Of the vote cast ii the New
York mayoralty election uaconstitu-
tional.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
Dry After 1908.

The Alabaqna Legislature passed y
bill prohibiting the sale Of liquor
il that state, effective Jan. /, 1900
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

to the Industrial Commsrcial
Items Of all Quarters
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

No Mississippi banks have as yet
capitulated to the financial furry that
is doing so much in places. A good
showing indeed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

The man with plenty Of hog and
hoaniny is in a splendid condition to
hold his cotton until the bears have
all busted and gone up the fume,
which they will do unless some Of the
people turn loose a goodly quantity
pretty soon. Fertilization for such
campaign as we are up against now
is necessary to make it absolutely sue
cessful.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-11-28

The Tocsin says that the burned
roads just North Of Indianola is an
unqualified success and the predic-
ton is freely made that it is the
road for the Delta and all sections
where there is gumbo and buckshot
and wood is available for the buring.
The United States Department Of Ag-
riculture is doing a splendid work in
exploiting this and other methods Of
road building in Mississippi.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-10-23
TRENTON.

Clarence Pirie is at home from Frank
fort.
Charles Higgins is having his house re-
paired.
Congratulations are extended Ralph
Springer and bride.
Mrs. Lorenzo Moore, OF Ellsworth Falls,
was at K. L. Moore's last week.
Charles Young. wife and SON Hender-
SON we're in Portland last week.
Mrs. Linwood Hodgkins and children,
of Orrington, are visiting at E. B. Hodg-
kins'
Josiah Smith and wife have gone to Bos-
ton TO visit their daughter, Mrs. Melvin
Mcfarland.
Miss Kathaleen Wilbur, of Providence,
R. l., and her sister, Miss Edith Wilbur
OF Bangor, were in town Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. John Davis has returned from
Clifton, where she has been visiting. Her
daughter, Mrs. Trip, of Lamoine, accom-
panied her.
Among those at the Stafford farm from
Bar Harbor last week were Mr.. Stafford
and wife, Lervy Davis and wife, Mr..
Murrey and wife, Harlem Perry and wife
and James Farley.
Oct. q. MAY,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-10-23
SUNSET.
Clarence Eaton is in Bar Harbor.

Clarence Eaton is in Bar Harbor.
Miller Colby Is employed at the mine.
Mrs. Fletcher Eaton is visiting her son
Ernest in Bar liar bor.
Foundations are being laid for a board
ing house at the mine.
house with slight touch OF the grip.
Mrs. Matthew Fay and little daughter
are spendiu. tbs ~.e.. - .,.-...4..o...
Mrs. Mae Sylvester, Of vinslhsven. is in
Sunset seeing after repairs on the ''Old
House..
Mrs. z. L. Greene end Miss Rena
Saunders we're grcstq CO Yrs Mathew
Fay, Saturday.
Mrs George NJ. Dodge and daughter
Esther left Saturday for visit in Brooks
vile and Oriand
Mrs. ". a. Holder spent Sunday and
Monday in Stoning.~r wi.h - r--sle-
J. B. Sylvester and wife
There was no school Monday. Miss
Damon, the teacher, attended the funeral
of her aunt, Mrs. Caleb Lowe, at North
Deer Isle.
Aunt Salome Sellers celebrated her forth
birthday, Tuesday, October Is. Friends
and relatives called throughout the day,
and each received cheerful greeting from
the dear old lady. As usual Aunt Salome
had her birthday cake, and each friend
was remembered. Although Aunt SaIome
has lived to the age of 10Y years, yet she
has most Of her faculties. She seldom sits
mp.
Oct 49, &
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-10-23

Y. Mcfarland and Mrs. Reuel Mcfarland
saw a silver gray fox.
D. Y. Mcfarland is having his stable
painted.
Meltiah Salisbury is improving the
looks Of his cottage by painting.
Joseph Rice, of Birch Harbor, visited
his sister. Mrs. Edward Young, last week.
Everett Higgins has moved from
Lamoine Beach, and is occupying Mrs. L.
A. Austin's house.
Miss Minnie Squirting, of Islesford, is
spending the week with Miss Anna
Young, en- route for Portland.
Mrs. Bertha Ward and two children,
Jack and Marguerite, recently visited
Mrs. Wards parents, Ira Hagen and wife.
Oct. q. Y.