The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-08-27
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.
From All Sources, State,
National and Foreign.

Forest fires are still raging in west
ern Canada.
Three sharp earthquake shocks did
$4,000 damage in Eureka, Cal.
The German Army experts have
discovered a new high explosive.
Emperor Francis Joseph, of Aus
tria, celebrated his 18th birthday.
w. j. Bryan received trick mule
from the Minnesota Agricultural So.
ciety
A plot to kidnap the mad" King
of Bavaria was frustrated by the Mu-
Mich police.
Advices from Havana show that
the situation in Cuba is by no means
satisfactory. u
The designs for the two new giant
battleships will be completed early
in September.
C "A. Conant, the New York finan-
cial expert, says business conditions
are improving.
The New York Cotton Exchange
will be closed Saturday. Sept. 5, and
Monday, Sept. z.
The Pope is slightly indisposed,
having caught cold which has az
fected his govt.
The Portuguese Parliament ap-
proved new arbitration treaty with
the United States.
The national convention of Buffa-
loes selected New Orleans as the place
Of meeting in. 1909.
The editor of the China Mail de-
clared that China is the logical ally
Of the United States.
A colossal postage stamp swindle
was unearthed by the Russian Gov
eminent at Moscow.
The first of the new bank notes,
under the Aldrich-vreeland currency
bill have been issued.
The editor Of the Chinese Mail
suggests an alliance between China
and the United States.
President Castro, of Venezuela, has
refused to permit the Brazilian Min
lister to represent France.
It was reported that the Young
Turks would meet in Geneva to con-
slider deposing the Sultan.
The National Convention of Buffa-
loes, at Cincinnati, o., voted to meet
next year in New Orleans.
J. S. Sherman accepted the nomi-
nation of the Republican party for
the vice presidency at Utica.
Eugene w. Chain accepted the
nomination for the Presidency by the
Prohibition party at Chicago.
Capt. K. v. Casey of the First Della
ware broke all records in long range
rifle shooting at Camp Perry, o.
The Dutch cruiser was not allowed
to communicate with the shore on its
arrival at La Guayra, Venezuela.
Great preparations are being made
at Sydney, N. S. W., for the reception
of the American battleship fleet.
Eaton J. Bowers was renominated
pi District over Evon M. Barber.
The Lancashire Federation of Cot
ton opinners has decided to reduce
the wages of operatives per cent.
The landing of the American sail
ors at Sydney was made the occas-
sion of splendid demonstration.
Miss Fonie Mum, shopgirl~ of
Pensacola, while trying to fasten a
button behind. broke her right arm.
Recent events have inspired the
Democratic leaders with greater hope
of success in the November elections.
Admiral Robley D. Evans was
placed on the retired list of the Navy,
having reached the age of 62 years.
w. J. Bryan left Lincoln, Neb. for
seven days trip, during which time
he will deliver number of speeches.
Two raids were made on October
cotton in the New FORK Cotton Ex-
change, causing loss Of $2.85 a bale.
1t was announced that national
Democratic headquarters would be
opened at the Hoffman House in New
York
The United States has given Hol-
land free hand in dealing with Ven
ezuela, provided no territory is an
nexed.
Governor John A. Johnson was re-
nominated by the Minnesota Demo-
cratic State Convention at Mime
apolis.
The National Editorial Association
selected Seattle as the next meeting
place and adjourned after an interest
ing session.
Eugene w. Chafin, Prohibition
nominee for PresidentA was notified
of his nomination at a mass meeting
held at Chicago.
Captain Louis f. Girrard, Jr., has
|. been ordered to take charge of the
Federal Army, Quartermaster's Office
at New Orleans.
DR.. Emanuel Lasker, of New York
was the victor in the first game of the
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