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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-19
Mr.. TovREA, STAND UP.

At Bayfield, the other night you
said you would be for the third
commissioner district. first, last
and all the time. By this you
mean that you will not be commits
sioner for the county of La Plata.
but solely looking after the far
eastern end. Do you know your
oath of office requires you to visit
every section of the county and
do justice to the people and tax
payers irrespective of districts.
True. you are designated as from
a certain district, but ii requires
a broad-minded man for commits
sioner-one who can see beyond
his barnyard fence.
And The Herald informs the
voters of the second and first dis
tricts that Mr.. Tovrea is on rec
ord in a public meeting that his
sole purpose is to be elected SO
he can in some way manipulate
the road and other funds in the
interests of his neighborhood. Do
the voters want such a man? We
say not. On the other hand
Charley Griffith is saying he will
do his full duty to every portion
of the county-that he will be
honorable and upright
Again, Mr.. Tovrae, you are ca
tering to the Durango Democrat
in its policy of running out indus
tries. You said at bayfield, you
would not rebate a dollar on the
smelter assessment no matter
how high the assessment. In other
words you publicly declare your
opposition TO leading industries of
this county. You are willing they
should be taxed out of existence
as this is what the Democratic as
SCISSOR is trying to do-and all for
political capital. We say IL in all
candor and know whereof we
speak-the American Smelling &
Refining company will not stand
TO be cats-pav OF the Democratic
office seekers of La Plata county
and will close It's plant before
aequiestng. The Herald is no
apologist for the smelter or its
manasement-are not even on in
innate terms with its management
and have not had ten minutes con-
rersation with the local or gen.
era manager in months. but We
are for decency and the upbuild-
ing OF Durango and this county.
Take away the smelling interests
and We ask the farmer what will
become of his produce. because II
the smelter is not permitted to
live In our midst every living
monther's son will be dead before
men of capital will be found who
will invest dollar in our town or
county in way of industrial enter
prises. And in the face OF this.
Mr.. Tovrea. you say you will stand
In with political charlatans and
permit the smelter to be assessed
out of the county. In reply you
VIII say. with others of narrow
mind. Let the smelter move out
that IT'S blufnng.- The Herald
asks no favors Of Or for the smelter
but decency mus; be accorded or
Durango and La Plata county will
retroerade.
Mr.. Tovrea. BY your Bayfield, re-
marks you show yourself to be
altogether too small cAiiber for
county commissioner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-19

Gilbert T. Cline Is going to Be elect.
ed because be Is head and ears above
bis competitor In ability and progres-
stvenesA
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
w. X. McLaurin.

Judge w. K. McLaurin made
Labor Day a legal holiday, there
by giving to labor unions legisla-
tive endorsement. He is also
author of the law giving to the
county people outside the city
seperate representation. While
a member of the senate he favor
ed an appropriation for the Old
Ladies Home. Tho bill passed
the Senate during both terms of
his services. He fought hard
and manfully for the Child La
Dor Law and the law to prevent
black-listin and to abolish the
fellow servant rule, all in the in
terest of organized labor.
He was a strong advocate Of
liberal appropriations for the
common schools, soldier boys and
ex-C Confederate soldiers.
The chairman of the Judiciary
Committee the largest commit
tee in the Senate, and in fact, -
made up Of nearly half of the
Senators in speaking of Judge
McL4urin, said:
He is not only one Of the
ablest members Of the Senate.
but is one of the ablest men in
the State. He makes no effort
at oratory, but is logical, clear
and forceful; always at his post
or duty, clever, accommodating
and courteous; he lis 3 power for
good. No man could be more
thong tful Of the interests Of his
eonsti tuents arren county IS
tee q ind ee III having the
sers Of such 4 mar III HE
leeisl i've halls, of the state.
Vicksburg Democrat.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
Less Beer is Being Consumed.

"Did you drink as much beer
this year as you did in 1907"
There has been a falling off in
the sale of hop extract, but the
brewers say the recent temperance
wave and the Sunday closing had
nothing to do with the decrease.
They argue that the falling off in
barrel beer was caused by the
weather and was amply compensa-
sru BY the increase IN bottle beer
orders.
"What has caused the falling off
in the sale of beer?"
Prosperity" declared the sun
shine quartette in chorus.
"What have had so much busi-
ness during the last three months
that everybody is drinking cham
pagne."
1.-THE campaign cigar" says the
ward worker. "After you smoke
one of them you have no appetite
for beer .
"Death" asserts the undertaken.
Lots of our best beer drinkers
have gone to drier climate"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

of supervisors from beat 4, per-
forming the ceremony. The
young couple left the brides home
early in the morning ostensibly
to make q visit at a neighboring
village, her parents were surpris-
ed to learn Of the marriage. They
left on the afternoon train Tor
Raymond, where the groom has
a blacksmith shop. The News
wishes them every JOY.
The Steens Creek High School
opened with an enrolment of
125 pupils, 40 Of whom are in the
High School. This school has
for years ranked with the very
foremost of the high schools of
the state. 1t was put on it's feet
by President Henry Whitfield of
the /. I. and G. at Columbus, and
has kept the pace set for it in
spite of his absence and work in
other fields. This is due to the
fact that the successors to Prof.
Whitfield have also been good
men. Prof. w. N. Taylor, the
present principal, stands high in
his profession, as is evidenced by
the fact that State Superinten-
dent Powers commissions him to
do a good deal of work, and at
which he has met with remark
able success. The opening yes
terday was the most satisfactory
in the history of the institution
and the prospect is fine for the
most profitable term. Clarion
Ledger of 9th.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
In MemOrian1.

On the fourteenth day OF
August as the rays Of the noon.
day sun were beating their
fiercest upon this earth the spirit
of Marguerite May took its fight
from this worldly home and
wendell its way to regions beyond
the skies where our Savior.
whom Marguerite loved and
served, reignS supreme and
where sadness is never known.
Yes, | know she was so young
and it is so hard to lose her now,
just as she was launching out in
to what promised to be a life of
labor for the Master. Just as
the rose that opens in the morn
ing, SO was Marguerite when She
first loved the Savior. Just as
the petals of the rose unfolded in
the warmer rays of the sun, so
was Marguerite unfolding new
petals of love and virtue in the
sunshine of our Savior's love.
She had been for several years
a member Of Rock Hill Baptist
church and It's with great sad
ness we give her up but from her
life we are assured that she has
only crossed over the river a few
years before US and gone into
that vast beyond where. all Of us
hope toEbe gathered home to our
Master when our earthly careers
are ended
The bestmedical attention that
could be procured and all the
services that loving and willing
hands could perform were
IayiahAd upBi Her but the All
Wise One, who doeth an things
well saw fit to. release her from
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
A Trip to Brandon.

Capt. Robert Miller proposes
to take the Capital Light Guards
on a march from Jackson to
Brandon next week, about Fri
day. The object of the outing is
to drill the company in the use of
the bayonet, SO that when they
are called on to charge the breast
works of the enemy they will
know what to do with their long
knives. Clarion Ledger.
Brandon people sincerely hope
Capt. Miller will practice his
Light Guards on fences and
trees and spare the good citizens
of this quiet, peaceable town.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

this world of suffering where
safe in the Haven of Rest she
might dwell in peace with oul
blessed Master.
Although her earthly career
was so short she yet lived long
enough to eXemplify the beauties
of a Christian character.
During her last illness it was
beautiful to see the patience will
which she bore her suffering
Her thoughts were always fol
the comfort of those about her,
And when the fever seemed al
most burning her up she Woulc
say, Il know you are so tired. de
sit down and rest"
Marguerite was the Youngest
OF a large family Of brothers ant
sisters. by whom she will bs
missed so much. To them We
can only say, lean on God fol
support and it will be surely
be given thee, and the mother,
Oh! how she will miss her Young
est born who has been her. al
most constant companion. She
first opened her eyes upon this
beautiful world God gave us, but
which is nothing to compare with
the one where she has 50 recent
ly gone. To the mother, of
this pure and beautiful girl, we
can only tell thee to lcok to God
for strength to bear up under,
this, great sorrow. Twill be
only a few short years before
you will meet your darling and
live with her forever, for in
that land Of joy and peace we'll
never say good bye. "
Stricken hearts be comforted.
Surely God, who loves us, would
not grieve us but for our own
good. Rest in the Saviour's
love; serve him with all your
strength, and then, when your
lives on earth RE ended and you
cross the threshold Of that
beautiful home Marguerite will
be there to welcome you home
and there, as Gods beloved
children, you will all spend eter-
nifty together.
Then sweetly sleep in death $
embrace,
The cold clay hides thy lovely
face, S s:
Bdtone bright angels footprint
ma seen along fE76
a FRgEllR
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
S5OO.oo

The Town Council, at the un-
animous request of the citizens,
of Brandon, today at a meeting,
called for the purpose, passed an
order offering a reward of $500
for the arrest and conviction of
the party or parties who dyna-
mited the house occupied BY Alex
Porter and family, Wednesday
night. August rs, 1908.
G. q. ROBINSON, Mayor,
s w. d. RAcLAND, Clerk.
Governor Noel has added
another 500 to the reward cut
of state funds,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
LOCAL NEWS.


Willie Walker has accepted a
position at Tchula, Miss.
Mrs. F. P. Williams is visiting
friends in Memphis week.
D. H. Loflin, of Dry Creek,
was business visitor Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Jack is out from
Vicksburg on a visit to relatives.
Miss Mary K. Dunbar, of
Natchez, is visiting Mrs. G. w.
White.
w. C. Anderson and Tom Steen
of Johns, were here on business
Friday.
Sam Hobson has returned to
Tchula otter couple of weeks
at home.
Jesse P. Maxey, of Pela-
hatchie, was here on business
Tuesday.
Mrs. Daisy McLaurin, Stevens
spent several days in Natchez
last week.
w. B. Collier arrived yester-
day from a trip to Kentucky and
Tennessee.
Miss Pearl Watson is visiting
her uncle Hon. A. P. Watson, at
Guthrie, Okla.
DIR. J. w. Webb, of Florence,
was pleasant visitor at The
News Office yesterday.
Go to the polls Tuesday Sept.
18th and vote in the second pri-
mary for congressman.
Capt. J. P. Barksdale, of North
Rankin, was a welcome caller at
The News Office this week.
Mrs. Oats, nee Miss Leila Cox,
is out from the delta visiting her
father, C. A. Cox and family.
Mrs. H. D. Tinnin and. Miss
Sara T. Mcdowell, of Fannin,
were shopping here yesterday.
Mrs. DIN Green and Miss Sara
Douglass Green will arrive today
to visit D. M. Mayors and fami-
ly.
Mrs. E. E. jackson, is ou-
from Parchman spending a weel
or so with her father, C. L
Martin.
Mrs. Jno. w. Mosley and chill
dren, of Oklahoma, have returned
home after weeks visit to rel
atiVes.
Mrs. Lamar Easterling anC
Miss Mary Willie Easterling have
returned from an extended visi-
to Ohio,
Mrs. Carl ]. Won Seutter, Of
Jackson, is the guest of Mes.
DANES S. L. and Mrs. Annie
McLaurin.
Hon. II. J. and Mrs. McLaurin
of Rolling Fork, left for home to-
day after a short visit to rela.
tives here.
Mrs! Daisy Cammack came out
Monday from the delta to visit
Mrs. Ellen Wilson and Mrs. J.
III. Glass.
A. D. Harvey and Will Aims
worth, prominent citizens o1
Star, were business visitors to
Brandon last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall eastman
of Vicksburg, visited Mrs. Cash
mans mother Mrs. Bette Wilson
of this place, Sunday.
DR.. B. Goodman, of Carey.
came out Saturday and returned
with Mrs. Goodman and children
to their home in Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Pollock at
tended the marriage of DIR. Nc
Williams and Miss Eunice Peoples
at Bottom Tuesday night.
Mr.. and MRS. 7. D. Coor and
little children, of jackson, are
visiting at the homes of w. J.
and L. M. Horne this week.
Miss irene Hobson entertained
several of the young set last
week in honor of her guest Miss
Marguerite Alden, of Valley Park.
Mrs. Cammie Walker and Mas
ter Robert have returned from
Knoxville, Tenn, and Laurel,
Miss, where they spent the hot
season. !.
Mrs. Lottie Goodman and chill
dren Miss Robbie and Rex have
returned to Carey, after a visit
to Mrs G0odnan's mother, Mrs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

We have some nice top and
open buggies, also a few Old
Hickory wagons you can buy
cheap for cash. Brandon Mer-
camille Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

Go to the polls Tuesday Sept.
18th and vote in the second pri-
mary for congressman.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

A good second hand piano at a
great bargain. Also a second
hand surrey. If you need either
better come and see for yourself.
j. T. B. BERRY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

Say Jim, where did you get
that Greensboro wagon? at w.
G.. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

Greensboro Wagons are tn
best made, at w. G. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

|. T. D. May is able to be up
trwn after another recent spell of
sickness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Real Estate Transfers.
o. j.. Waite, trustee, to
M. Brame, 310,08 acres
i in Rankin county and GER
tain lots in Jackson for Sc, 678
S. G. Carter to Ross Bros
& Summer, certain lots,
Stingily & Shields survey
for-------------------- $3.50
r. N. Parks to F. F. Rus
sell, 1870 acres----------s2. $50
All kinds of fresh groceries at
w. G.. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10
Marriage License.

Marriage License.
Eugene Huff and Miss Mamie
Bowman.
NEGROES.
James Murray and Sissie
Mason.
Lee Virgie and Sudie Howell.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-09-10

Prompt service and best goods
at w. G.. Barnes.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17

business interests of the City
Americas,
activity.
i in the
the
expensive material
this city 1t is the
Council provide that
I is interests the people.
a this connection
S
that the citizens
substitution
he
S a
patriotic,
the upbuldmg of Americas
possible
should be we'll attended meeting
meeting enthusiastic
OF
important administration,
people a whole
of
speako a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
FLEET TO CIRCLE GLOBE

Following the notification of the
arrival of the Pacific fleet in North
American waters, the navy depart
ment has announced that the voyage
will not end at San Francisco, but
will complete the circuit Of the globe.
The schedule calls for a departure
from San Francisco July for Sam
GA. From Samoa the fleet will go to
Melbourne thence to Manila, and
via Suez to Gibraltar. Leaving Gibral-
tar, the fleet will sail for New York,
arriving January 1, next
This cruise is the first earth-encir-
cling trip ever undertaken by fleet
of battleships. Hence it is attract
ing attention everywhere. The sue
cessful run around Cape Horn and
the splendid shape of the fleet on it's
arrival at a Lower California port,
has sent a thrill of pride over the
country 1t has also advertised the
navy on stupendous scale.
The United States has the center of
the stage and the feet is making q
reputation which will tend to in.
crease the respect in which the nat
ion is held abroad Those who will
not accept the story from the printed
page, cannot fail to be impressed with
a sight of the magnificent pageant
which the line of fighting ships fur
nishes. Its an object lesson for peace
which will be worth many times the
cost, not to mention the training
which the men aboard the vessels
will receive.
Already there has been a noticeable
lull in the war talk, and foreign pa
pers are speaking with more respect
of the navy. If the circle of the globe
is made in safety-which is devoutly
to be hoped fort will be a feat
hardly less important than winning
an engagement. 1t will be one of
the historical events of the exceeding
ly historical administration of Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
GENERATING THE ORDER

1t seems that too much importance
is being attached in some quarters to
the ruling of the Southern Express
Company that jugs of liquor must
hereafter be enclosed in cartons or
wooden boxes before they will be
received for shipment. A news story
sent out from Savannah leaves the
impression that the topers in that
section will be practically cut off
from their pipe line, with the closing
of the locker clubs and the action of
the express company.
The order that jugs must be packed
before being accepted means little
more expense and trouble for the
whiskey shippers, but is not by any
means prohibitive. In fact, the new
order will probably have only a very
small effect on the number of gallons
ordered. 1t may even be the case that
some who have not done so before will
now order when it is certain that the
jugs will be done up in innocent look
ing packages.
What's the use of frightening the
"old guard" by false alarm?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
HAMPERING INVESTIGATION

Congressman Lilley, who charged
that the Electric Boat Company was
improperly influencing members of
Congress, does not seem to be get
ting a square deal from the committee
which is Investigating the charges.
Congressman BoutelI, who is chair
man of the investigating committee,
has refused to allow Congressman
Lilley to have an attorney or to in
troduce the witnesses in the order de-
sired.
Among other testimony was that of
Congressman HObson, who told of
being approached by a man claiming
to represent the Electric Boat Com
pany, with a proposition to support
Hobson for a place on the naval COM
mittee at the hands of Speaker Can
non if Hobson would support the
claims of that boat company. Just
what strings he had tied to Speaker
Cannon the man did not state.
1t is charged that the violence of
the war scare over the Japanese ques-
ton was largely due to the desire of
the company to brighten Congress into
purchasing submarines.
The reading public is beginning to
believe that the alleged influence is
not based entirely on arguments which
appeal solely to the reasoning facili-
ties Chairman Boutel seems to be
| trying his best to hold the lid down.
1t is hardly necessary to say that in
doing so he is flying in the face of an
enlightened sentiment which demands
the freest investigation in such mat
! ters The more he tries to restrict
| the investigation, the more will be the
public justification in believing that
there is really something to be reveal
ed Pull Boutell off the lid.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
Japan's Ally
Washington Post)

1t is a long time since the Ameri-
can disgrace at Detroit and the Brit
ish disaster at New Orleans, a long
while since British vandalism in this
town. The century that has elapsed
since the last war between England
and America has dispelled all the
rancor of that struggle and cicatrized
its wounds. When Tyler was Presi-
dent "Fifty-four-forty or fight" was
a prosperous campaign cry, and ev-
cry bright American urchin dreamed
of the day when he would be Presi-
dent and let slip the dogs of war
against "the bloody old bruiser" of
the Old World and drive the British
flag off the western hemisphere. That
is all dispelled.
And hence it is that if war should
come between the United States and
Japan the present treaty would no
more bind England to japan than the
seven green withes bound Samson.
But there will be no Japanese war
unless it be of Japan's choosing; and
whatever the jealOusies between our
naval experts, whether the armor
line of our ships be too low or too
high, the guns know how to shoot,
and that is the main thing in a
fight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
LET THE STATE EQUIP THE AGRI-
CULTURAL COLLEGES.

Reports generally show that the
district agricultural colleges of Geor-
gia are yet sadly lacking in the equip
ment that they should have in order
to make the most Of their opportuni-
ties for the training of their students
in scientific agriculture.
1t is not enough to have the build
ings and the grounds. Good stock
and the latest approved machinery OF
every description should be at hand
to produce the best results.
The several communities in which
the colleges are located have strained
themselves to secure the colleges. The
liberality shown in this respect was
really remarkable. Small cities and
towns competed vigorously with
each other for the honor of selection
as the location of one of these val
liable educational institutions.
1t is hardly right to continue to
look to these communities for further
contributions to the colleges. They
have already done their duty and
done it nobly.
The whole state is interested in
the success of these agricultural col
leges, in their being equipped to carry
on their work to the very best posi-
BILE advantage. The results must tell
for the enrichment of all of Geor-
gia.
There is then no reason why the
state should not do more for them
than it is doing. 1t is certainly as
little as the state could do to pro-
vide for their proper equipment
The legislature at it's approaching
session should take this matter up
An appropriation of $4,000 to each
college or $4,000 in all, would not
bankrupt the state, nor impose any
serious burden on its people. But
that amount to each college at this
time, or in the near future, would do
an incalcuuable amount of good in
putting the colleges on their feet for
effective work.
Here is something that would really
tell for the good of Georgia Cannot
our legislature rise to the occasion,
lay aside some political maneuvering,
and do a broad piece of statesmanlike
work in providing for the best insti-
tutions in the state of Georgia today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17

Harry Orchard, who told on the
witness stand of the alleged conspir-
acy in the federation of mtneworkers
for the killing of Gov. Eteunenberg, a
job which he executed, awaits his
sentence in Idaho. He has refused to
plead guilty to any lesser crime than
that of murder in the first degree and
it is said that he will likely refuse to
accept communication of the death
penalty, which he expects to be the
sentence imposed. In the meantime
Haywood, who was implicated by the
testimony of Orchard, is going around
over the country lecturing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17

The beer drunk in this country, a
statistician figures, would fill canal
forty feet wide, forty feet deep, and
two hundred miles long. We ought
not to torture some of our fellow
Georgians, though, by mentioning such
things.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-03-17
Within Her Rights.

Madam, what is your age?" asked
the lawyer.
Il decline to answer" responded the
witness.
"On what grOund?"
"On the ground that it would con-
Wet me of lying. I've always answer
ed that question when not under
oath"