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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

There is a we'll defined movement
on foot to dredge Yallabusha river If
the government can be made to see
the necessity for the same, and make
it carry freight as it undoubtedly
would if it was in Massachusetts or
other northern or eastern states. A
delegation of Grenada citizens recent
ly called upon Hon. B. G.. Humphrey,
member Of the rivers and harbors
committee Of the national congress,
and enlisted his active aid in the
work. Mr.. Humphrey has done a
great work in getting cooperation in
drainage matters and it is to be hoped
that the next few years will secure
for Yallabusha river an appropriation
sufficient to make it of service as
carrier Of freight.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

C. M. Murff, Of Monroe county,
recently brought to Aberdeen stalk
Of sorghum cane that measured 15 IL
feet IL height. An acre of such cane
would produce wonderful yield OF
syrup. The Examiner states that rib
Ion and blue cane are fast taking
the place Of sorghum in that section
of the state, it proving more profit
able and easier to handle. 1t is an
old saying that Louisiana ~eane will
make one hundred gallons Of syrup
to every foot in height the cane will
mature, that is, on ordinarily good
land. If this be true, and the writer
has no reason to doubt its truthful
ness, North Mississippi counties could
raise from two or three hundred gal
Ions per acre with ease, the cane ma
turing to height to warrant that
yield.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
Bids for Provisioning.

The bureau of supplies and ac-
counts of the navy department open
ed bids for 100000 pounds Of pro.
visions to be used by the $4,000 or
more enlisted men during their COM
ing cruise of the Pacific aboard the
ships Of the Atlantic feet. Each Of
the sixteen battleships Of the feet Is
to be allowed $50 tons Of provisions,
to carry which amount represents the
full capacity of the ship. -..,-.l
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
Present for Mrs. Taft.

Secretary and Mrs. Taft were the
guests of honor at brilliant recep-
ton at the American consulate at
Yokahoma under the auspices Of the
Asiatic Association. Features Of the
entertainment were the presentation
Of a silver tea service to Mrs. Taft
from the city Of Yokahoma and the
exchange Of significant and friendly
speeches between Secretary Taft and
prominent japanese.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
May Not Go BY Suez Canal.

It is not likely the Twenty-third
infantry will be sent to Manila by
way of the Suez, despite the urgent
recommendation to that effect, which
has been filed in the war department
by the commanding officer Of the regi-
ment, Col. Philip Reade. When the
regiment returns from Canton, O..
where it was ordered to take part
in the dedication Of the Mckinley
monument, it will resume target prac-
tice at Annapolis and again take up
It's work as a part Of the military
exhibit at the jamestown exposition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

President Clarke's campaign for
the old-fashioned cotton pens and
suggestion that Gotten is more val
liable if let season before ginning, is
attracting great deal of attention
over the state. Mr.. Clarke says that
the lint will show an appreciable
growth if left on the seed for some
time after picking and be stronger
and better in every way. This is =
matter that is deserving Of consid-
Grafton at the hands Of our people.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
b n. + BLAKEsIEE. Jackson. Miss.

merce. Audoban day will be cele-
brated, Noel and Holmes county day
Hattiesburg day and many other fea-
lures of a local and general nature,
including the blood hound demonstra-
tons already announced.
A resolution was passed by the di-
rectors Of the state fair this month
pledging the earnest efforts Of tho
management to the elimination Of all
games Of chance or betting on races
or other devices, and calling upon the
authorities Of both Kinds county and
the city Of Jackson to aid in the strict
enforcement of the law along these
lines. The management Of fairs can
not be too particular in this respect,
it being their duty to protect visitors
from the horde Of undesirable par
ties that are always to be found where
large crowds Of people are congre-
gated. Keep them clean and deserv-
ing Of the patronage of the best peo-
pie everywhere.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
Yearly Quarantine.

The probability that new and
modified quarantine against tropical
countries will be maintained perpetual
" in New Orleans instead Of quar-
antine In the summer months as here
tofore, was announced today by Sur
geon ]. H. White, Of the marine hos
pital service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

Tell your neighbor who might be
interested in road building and mainA
terlance that the demonstration Of ma
chinery for such purposes will be on
November 9th and 9th at the state
fair. Induce him to be on hand to
see what is offered so that he can
tell Ills neighbors about it. We need
roads just little worse than any
thing else just at this time and to get
them at reasonable cost is the ques-
ton that troubles the average citi-
zen. .-~---"-- -----1---
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

The pure food law requiring ac-
curate labelling of food products hav-
ing gone into effect, the department.
of justice is preparing for a cam
paign in enforcement Of the statute.
This is particularly true with refer
ence to the labelling Of blended whis-
keys, and arrangements have practi-
cally been concluded between the de-
partments of agriculture and justice
on the one hand and the Whiskey
Rectifers' Association on the other.
to bring a test case in court to Sc
cure an Interpretation Of certain
phases of the new regulation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

The suggestion to establish school
Of cotton grading and classification
in connection with the A. and IA. co..
lege is one that deserves careful con-
sideration at the hands of the new
legislative body. Such an institution
is badly needed. Why should the cot
ton producer depend altogether on
some one outside his profession to
grade his cotton and say where 1t
should stand in classification? AS a
part and parcel of agricultural legis-
lation, let the classification of cot
ton take its proper place. Duriug the
past few years there have been esta5-
lished number Of schools for this
purpose by outside parties and they
have received the most liberal patron
age, although the instruction received
was of the most superficial kind and
almost of no value at all. Make this
feature of the A. and M. college
and the benefits to be derived will
be far in advance of the small sum
of money required.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

The Manufacturers Record OF Bal
timore, has compiled table showing
the percentage. of earnings upon farm
investments for the states OF the
Union, which places our great state
in the lead. In Mississippi the figures
are 42.O; Alabama, Ala; Georgia,
34.6; Arkansas, 34.5; South Carolina,
SIS; North Carolina, 29.9; Louisiana,
27.3; Tennessee, 24.O; Florida, 23.S;
Texas, 2O4; Kentucky, 200; Vir-
ginia, 19.1; West Virginia, 49,;
Maine, 1913, and the other states trail
ing along in the rear. This Is very
easy to understand when it is taken
into consideration that the acre OF
land that will produce fifty bushels
of corn in Mississippi can be bought
for $40, while the same land IN the
northern states would cost three or
four times as much. At any rate, old
Mississippi shows up mighty good in
this comparison and the citizens who
loves statistics can get a great deal
of satisfaction from these figures.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
Census Report.

Census bureau reports 1,430,2 G5
bales, counting round as half, ginned
from growth Of 1907 up to September
25. This compares with 1,057 ,283 to
same date last year, and 2,355,716 to
same date two years ago. Because
of delay in receiving reports by wire
95 counties out Of about 700 failed
to get in their returns in time for
the report. Last year these counties
ginned to September rs slightly less
than 100000 bales. Total gins re-
porting were 16,307 compared to 2Or
416 q year ago, and q, $3.50 in 1905.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

Secretary Of War Taft arrived 1t
Yokohama Japan.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10

The new foreign postal rate, adopt
ed at the Universal Postal conven-
ton in Rome, has become effective.
Foreign postage hereafter will be five
cents for each additional ounce. The
new rate applies to all countries .ex-
cept Canada, Mexico and Cuba, where
the domestic rate of two cents for
each ounce will be continued.
President Roosevelt is arranging his
affairs so that he can participate IN
the bear hunt in Louisiana.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-10-10
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI

Devoted to ndustriai, Asiouisurai
Resources
Items Of all Quarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
IN THE CAPITOL RoTUNDA.
Memorial Services About the Monu-
ment of Gen. Grant

The members of L. s. Grant Circle, No. l.
Ladies of G. A. r., hold their annual exer-
cises in the rotunda OF the Capitol tomorrow
at $50 O'Clock pm. the occasion being the
decoration of the statue of Gen. L. s. Grant
placed In the rotunda by individual con-
tributiOns made by members of the 6. A. r.
Mrs. Gen. Grant was a member of Grant
Circle, No. /, at the time of her death and
always manifested a warm interest in it's
welfare.
The services tomorrow will be more i'm
pressive than usual. The ladies will form
In the marble room of the Senate and. pre-
coded by their escort OF twenty-five high
school cadets. under command of one of
their commissioned officers, attended by
their buger, will march by twos TO the ro-
tunda where seats will be provided for
those holding cards of invitation.
The exercises will include singing of
America" by the ladies. Invocation by the
Rev. DR.. Maydwell decoration of the statue
by Mrs. Dora Ii. Hendrix, president of the
circle: recitation by Col. John Tweedale
L. s A. of My Captain" address by the
speaker of the day, MIR. John NJ. Thurston;
solo, Star Spangled Banner" by Mrs. No
Bile ID. Potts.
Col. Vim. +. Rogers will preside and make
the Introductory address. At 1890 m to-
morrow the statue of Abraham Lincoln in
the rotunda will be decorated by the Sons
pared elaborate program of their own
talent. which includes solo by Jasper Nc
Dean Falls and recitation by Miss Grace
Ross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
CHARGE OF LARCENY.
Two Young Men Arraigned in Police
Court This Morning.

Hustling along Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. near 10th street, with their
pockets full of oranges and holding on to
large punches of bananas, George McKen-
zie and August Fischer, two young men
of refined appearance, were overtaken and
captured by Sergt. Lehman of the first pre-
cinct about o'clock this morning. Follow
ing an investigation of their possession Of
the fruit, charges Of larceny from the
fruit stands of Joseph Gauzza and
Benjamin F. Uhfelder were placed against
the young men. When they were arraigned
in the Police Court this morning they
pleaded not guilty, and asked for a con-
tinuance of the trial until tomorrow The
case will be heard tomorrow morning.
The men were seen in the fruit stand at
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 10th
street northwest about l o'clock this morn
ing by Patrick Cannon, who lives near by,
and he sent hurried telephone message to
the first precinct station house. Sergt. Lob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
Weather Forecast for May 80.

The unpleasant information was impaired
this afternoon by Forecaster Garriott of
the weather bureau that there will rob
ably be showers in Washington AMI vicinity
next Thursday, Memorial day.
IF 1t does not rain Thursday" said Prof.
Garriott in explanation, I'VE will at any
rate have a mighty close call; but the pres
ent outlook is for showers. Tomorrow will
be a nice day, considerably warmer than
today, hut with the fair skies and sun
shine conditions will be shaping up for
rain on the following day. We will have
another cool spell tonight. and tomorrow it
will begin TO warm up rapidly"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
LABELLING OF WHISKY.
The Attorney General Will Give No
More Hearings

Attorney General Bonaparte has decided
not to give any further hearing on the
question involved in the new pure food
law so far II relates to the labelling
of packages containing whisky.
Nearly two weeks ago the Attorney Cen
eral heard counsel on behalf OF certain
distillers and rectifers asking for modifi-
cations of his recent opinion on the sub
ject and one additional week was given
in which any statements or briefs bearing
on the subject might be submitted The
Attorney General believes that he now has
all necessary facts before him without
further argument OF counsel and IT is
thought to be his purpose to promptly
view the statements presented with view
to making early report OF his conclusions
to the President. Although the Attorney
General himself has declined TO discuss his
probable action, there is reason for the
belief that his original opinion made public
some weeks ago will stand substantially
published, in expectation that the ques-
tons involved finally will be determined by
a test case brought in the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
GUNSTON SEMINARY.
Graduation Exercises Held This
Morning-Class of Seven.

Seated on the large stage in the gymna-
SUM Of the Gunston Hall Seminary, which
was banked with potted plants and palms,
seven young graduates this morning re-
ceived diplomas. The young ladies of the
class, all of whom were attired in dresses
of white, carried bouquets of yellow daisies.
The exercises opened with a grand march,
in which the entire school took part. This
was followed by concert overture by an
orchestra under the direction of Mr.. Her
man c. Rakemann. Rev. Frederick B. How
den offered prayer Mr.. Mason, principal
of the school, presented certificates to men,
bers of the class. Mr.. Philip l.. Scantling
sang a solo, Because" and the address to
the graduating class was delivered by Mr..
Howden. He then presented the diplomas.
The orchestra rendered selections, George
Washington. Jr.," and Military Intermez-
20 Mr.. Scantling sang "A Little Rose
Tree in My Heart" Miss Tate of Memphis,
Tenn, former student of the school, sang
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
Grace Scott Carried a Weapon.

A fine of 500 or six months in the work
house was the sentence imposed upon
Grace Scott, colored, by Judge kimball
when she was arraigned in the Police
Court this morning on a charge of carry
ing concealed weapons.
According to the testimony Of Ernest
Holmes, colored, Grace, while in a Chinese
restaurant last night, INDUCED in an ar
gument with one of the patrons, which was
concluded when Grace pulled out a razor
and threatened to chop her opponents
head off. Excitement was at fever heat
when Policeman Long of the sixth precinct
appeared upon the scene and placed the
woman under arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28

a soprano solo; the orchestra gave selec-
ton, "A Day in Naples" Mr.. Scantiing
sang a selection, accompanied on the piano
by Miss Burkett and on the violin by Mr..
Rakemann. The exercises closed with the
benediction by Rev. Mr.. Howden and a Sc
lection, Spanish March, by the orchestra.
The ushers were Misses Beehler, Ether
ridge, Tiffany. yesterday, Springs, Rogers
and Hunter. The graduates were Harriet
Louise. Fitzgerald. Texas: Libbie Random
Rice, Texas: Marian Louise White, Wash
ington, D. G. Graduates in collegiate course
Louisa Barton Myers, Virginia; Emmie
Louise Drewry, North Carolina; Mary
Wharton ThurstOn, Georgia; Margaret
Crosby Cranston Brooks, Washington, d. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
SISTER OF JOE CANS.
Claim Made by Girl Who Disclaimed
Fistic Ability.

Claiming 10 be a sister of Joe Cans the
prize fighter, Lizzie Cant. colored, dis
claimed any prize-fghting abilities herself
In the Police Court this morning, testify
ing that she was easily beaten by two
girls named Mamie Harris and Elnora
Holmes. both colored, last night. These
girls were defendants before Judge Null
lowry this morning. After hearing the evil
dence his honor dismissed the charge
against EInora and ordered Mamie to pay
sio fine or serve thirty days In Jail.
What is your Nance Judge Muliowny
asked the girl who appeared as the pros
ecutlng witness.
Lizzie Cant" she replied.
Are Won any relation TO Joe Gans2'
.'Weli, 'cose he's my brothah; but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
In Memory of Col. Petit.

The Association of 4th United States Vol
unteer Infantry Gmmunes) of the War with
Spain has arranged to hold memorial serv-
Ices at Arlington May 30 over the grave
of the late commander OF the regiment, Col.
James S. Petit. Lieut.. William II. Mel
ZACH, president of the association, who was
an officer of the 4th Immunes, will deliver
the address. A pretty floral remembrance
will be placed on the grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Action in Criminal Court in Case of
Daniel M. Miller.

Daniel NJ. Miller tried under an ndict-
ment charging him with embezzlng 800
from the supreme ruling of the Fraternal
Mystic Circle of Philadelphia. for which
he was collector in Washington. has been
acquitted by a jury in Criminal Court No.
]. Justice Stafford instructing the jury to
return the verdict. his action being based
on "A motion made by Attorneys Edwin b.
Forrest and j. h. Padgett, counsel for the
defendant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28

amt no prize fightah. or l would have fit
dose two girls myself" replied Lizzie
She stated that she treated the two girls
in Chinese restaurant in South Washing
ton last evening, and that after she had
done that they turned on her and Mamie
struck her. Both defendants denied the
charge, but Judge Mullowny decided that
Mamie was guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28

man received the call. and quickly respond
ad when he neared the corner he saw the
two men running down Pennsylvania ave
nue., and he gave chase. He overlook NC
Kenzie, and citizens held the other young
man until the sergeant arrested MIN.
When the men were searched, it is stated,
oranges with wrappers like those OF a box
of oranges which had been rified at the
store of Mr. Uhfelder were found on them'
and a second charge Of larceny was nled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
Toilet Articles Smally Priced.

Household Ammonia. full strength large bottles &c
7Jc .44c
Rubifoam Tooth Wash; regular 25c size 13c
Hoyts German Cologne regular Toe size bottle &c
Peroxide of 4ounce bottle.
Colgates Brliantine all odors bottle. 23c
solid hardwood finish;
regular 2oc Values. loo
Oransewood Manicure Sticks hoof-shaped regularly &c
Genuine Cosmo Bu.termk Soap; regularly 7c cake 4ac
Japanese Toothpicks in plated boxes regularly
box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
1oc TOWELS, CSC.

IOI INV LID, U%4C.
Large-siZe Union Linen
Huck Towels. measure 19x
40 inches. Fast color red
border and fringed at the
ends. Close woven a n d
specially absorbent. One
day at 6a4c each-regularly
10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28

So OXFORDS, S2.2o.
Women's Tan Calf and
Kid Oxfords, hand-sewed
welts and turns. Narrow
widths - large and small
sizes in four desirable
styles. One day at 500
pair - regularly $3.50 and
$500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28
So LINENE SKIRTS,

White Linene Walking
Skirts-look like linen and
wear equally as well. Elk
ira wide, full flare, banded
down the front, tucked
around side and into the
back with eight half-inch
tuckS above a two-inch
hem. All lengths. One day
at $1.79-regularly $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-28

soc LACES. 29c.
Special lot of Handsome
All-Over Laces, in Cluny,
Val. cluster spot and Point
de Paris effects. 1S inches
wide. In white. butter and
facile. Floral and cOnven-
tional patterns of the 0lin-
test sort for summer dress
es. One day at 29c yard
regularly sc.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-29
THERE IS A LAW TO REACH THE
BRIBER AND THE BRIBED.

1t has come to The Caucasian from
good authority that some OF the leaders
on the anti side have been boastful OF
their efforts to control and secure the
majority through the medium Of money,
particularly in the country wards where
the majority is expected to be in favor
of prohibition.
For the information of those not IA
miliar with the law or who imagine they
may spit on the law and kick it about
regardless, it may be said that to at
tempt to bride or to bride and to receive
a bribe is punishable by fine and i'm
prisonment.
The election on January ii, 1908, will
be conducted under the general laws of
the State.
; 1t is unlawful to intimidate or attempt
to intimidate, or to in any way influence
a voter with any promise of gain what
soever. For all such offenses the pun
ishment is plain.
The pros propose to have and to hold
a fair election where all qualified voters
will have the right to cast their vote as
he may desire, but it may be stated with
emphasis that the pros will not permit
or countenance any irregularity or fraud
or bribery which may be attempted.
The pros give warning that they will
prosecute unsparingly every attempt at
fraud or irregularities in the election.
The bride giver and the bride taker
will not escape. Beware.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-12-29
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT
Reginald Mitchell Shot Fatally While
Hunting for Birds.

The deplorab1e death of Reginald
Mitchell, aged IS, son of c. H. MITCHELL,
is recorded with regret. The lad with a
friend was huting birds in the v1cln-
ity of Rocky Point bridge near Shreve-
port. In attempting to force into his
rifle a cartridge of larger callbre than
his weapon, the cartridge exploded and
the ball struck his heart He fell into a
pool of water. from which he was eN-
tricated by colored man nearby and
his friend. The accident occurred about
o'clock.
1t was a great shock to the family,
for whom the fullest sympathy is ex-
pressed.
The burial was in the Greenwood
cemetery yesterday afternoon. A large
number of the friends of the bereaved
family attended the funeral.