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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Big Bond Issue.

New rk.-After a conference
held in j. Pierpont Morgan's art gal
lery, which was attended by Mayor
Mcclellan, Comptroller Metz AMI 9TH
er city officials and Mr. Morgan and
several of his financial associates,
Comptroller Metz announced the big
gest bond sale ever known in the
city's history, $50,000,000.
This immense issue to be sold with
in the next two weeks and at the RICH
rate of IL per cent. Assurances
were given the mayor and comptroller
that the entire issue would be bid for
When seen in his office after the con-
ference Comptroller Metz, said: "Af-
ter consulting with various financial
interests we were assured that the
present was good time to sell bonds.
The sale is already an assured sue
cess, and all bonds not taken by the
public or by bidders for small lots
will be taken by big financial inter
ests. The money will be used in car
rying out needed public improve.
ments.'
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Merchant Marine Needed.

The need of an American merchant
marine as an auxiliary to the navy,
formed the principal topic of discus
sion in the house of representatives
during the consideration of the urgent
deficient appropriation bill. The debate
was participated In by Mr.. Littlefeld
Of Maine, who questioned the legality
Of the provisions Of the bill appropri-
ating 81, 100000 to supply deficiency
for coal for the navy caused by the
transfer of the battleship fleet from
the Atlantic to the Pacific He criti-
cised congress for its failure to make
appropriations for merchant marine.
His remarks elected from Mr.. Fitz-
geald of New York the charge that
the Republican party was responsible
for that condition, while Mr.. Sherley,
Kentucky, maintained that the lack
of a merchant marine, ga national
disgrace" was due to Republican pol
icieS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

which comply with the existing law
in reporting statements Of their earn
ings to the interstate commerce COM
mission.
The provision in the old bill requir-
ing a memorandum ON the back of
each bond showing that the legal IL
tie of the same has passed to the treas
urer of the United States in trust has
been stricken out and it has been
made the duty of the secretary of the
treasury to prescribe regulations for
conveying title.
The provision of the original bill
relating to the preparation of circu-
lating notes in blank to an amount
equal to fifty per cent of the capital
stock of bank requesting an issu-
ance, has been changed so that it is
mandatory upon the comptroller to
proceed as soon as practicable to pre-
pare notes for all national banks so
that they may be ready to issue i'm
mediately upon the receipt Of the ap-
plications and after securities have
been approved.
In the bill as reported, there is no
mention of the reserves of banks 10
Gated outside of reserve or central cit
les. In the original bill it was re-
quired that they should hereafter hold
at all times at least two thirds of their
reserve in lawful money. 1t is speci-
foally provided that all acts and Or
ders Of the comptroller Of the cur
rency and the treasurer Of the Unit
ed States authoized by the act shall
have the approval Of the secretary Of
the treasury.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Rapid Progress.

Washington.-Rapid progress made
IN the taking Of testimony in the suit
of the government against the Stand
ard Oil Company, for the annulment
Of the company's corporate existence.
I. c. M. SCHNEIDER, the special agent
of the bureau Of corporations, which
assisted in the conduct of the govern
ment's investigation into the petrole-
um industry, continued his testimony
concerning the rates of oil given by
various railroads to the Standard and
to independent oil shippers He testi-
fled that prior. ito June, 1906, the rail
roads which reach New England
points from western Pennsylvania and
Ohio, independent shipping points
refused to prorate on oil and insisted
on charging for oil shipments the sum
of local rates!
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Negro Farmers.

Greenville, Miss.-A movement to
bring negro farmers and laborers to
the delta is now on foot by members
of the race.
An organization, Of which Jno. F.
Harris, negro lawyer, of Greenville,
and other prominent members of his
race, are at the head, has been per-
fected asking the negroes from all
over the United States to locate in the
delta, "the home of the colored
man," where he receives better treat
ment than anywhere eles, etc.
A meeting was held few days ago
for the purpose of organizing and pc
titions are being circulated now to Sc
cure the signatures of the leaders of
the race. Another meeting will be
called in the near future.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Chaplain's Prayer Applauded.

Among the bills introduced in the
House was one by Mr.. Edwards Of
Georgia, "to relieve the financial pam
ic" by the issuance of 103,318, 1884
currency to be lent by the government
in sums Of not more than $4,000 to
banks, firms, corporations and indi-
viduals throughout the country on gilt
edged security "such as improved
farm lands" at 6 per cent interest
for three years; securities to be pass
ed upon by the Secretary of the Treas
ury and the Presidnt; these loans
to continue until the panic is re.
lieved or the fund exhausted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Tennessee Railroad War.

Nashville, Tenn The Tennessee
railroad commission issued an order di
recting Presidents M. III. Smith, of the
Louisville & Nashville; j. w. Thomas,
Of the Nashville, Chattanooga & St.
Louis, and J. I. Harahan, of the Il
linois, to appear before that body on
February IA, for the purpose of fur
Their considering the question of re-
ducing of railroad passenger rates in
Tennessee. This order was mailed to
the three presidents named, as they
declined to voluntarily reduce rates
at the conference with Governor Pat
terson, held Tuesday, and announced
their determination to carry the mat
ter into court.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Denounces Custom.

In tie House, Representative Me-
Gavin, of Illinois, attacked the GUS
tom of American heiresses marrying
European noblemen. He asserted that
women are sacrificing their souls and
their honor on the altar of snobbery
and vice. He asserted that almost ev-
cry day there is a bargain day In New
York where you can bay anything
from yard of ribbon to pound Of
flesh. /"
Secretary Root and Ambassador Jus
serand signed the Franco-American
reciprocity arrangement drawn under
the third section of the Dingley act.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Theatre Disaster.

Boyertown, Pa.-The jury which has
been investigating the disastrous fire
at Rhodes opera house, in which 1863
persons lost their lives, returned a
verdict which in part is as follows
We are of the opinion that Mrs
Monroe and the deputy factory in
spector, are largely responsible for the
disaster on account of negligence. We
request the prosecuting attorney OF
Berke county to arrest and if posi-
Bile, convict Mrs. Monroe.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
The three DAYS institute held by the

The three days institute held by the
Ridgcland Local Union was success,
although one of the principal speakers
died few days before the meeting
and another was unavoidably absent.
The example is one well worthy of
imitation by Unions throughout the
state. The educational feature Of the
union is one of its strongest tenets,
and these institutions are Of the best
educational features that can be en-
.rafoId
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

New Observation-Disclosures of the
State National Bank of New Orleans,
was decided upon by vote of the
stockholders. This bank is nearly ono,
hundred years old. Following the res
ignation of President William Adler
several weeks ago, and receivership
for large grocery firm of which he
was head, the State National Bank
has suffered heavy Withdrawals of
money. Six liquidators were elected
and Immediately put in charge of the
bank.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Jones county has entered the "corn

Jones county has entered the "corn
club band and Superintendent Wal
drup is arranging for the work al
ready. His folder containing plans
and instruction has been received at
this department. He will be worth
over $4,000 to Jones county this year
if the average corn production can
only be increased one busner to the
acre. The corn clubs will DO the work
if properly handled and persisted in.
Let's have more of them.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Report Furnished.

The reply of Secretary Cortelyou
to the Senate resolution calling for
information concerning the operation
of the Treasury Department in con-
nection with the recent financial crisis,
was laid before the Senate by the
Vice President.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Forestry Association.

Upwards of 500 delegates interested
in the conservation of forests are in
attendance upon the annual meeting
of the American Forestry Association.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Misuse of Money.

The feature of the session of the
House was an attack on the admin
istration for the alleged misuse of
money in connection with the battle
ship cruise
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Discrimination Charged.

cold Line" Southern Republicans
allege that the Administration is dis
crimnating against them in favor of
Lily Whites and Democrats.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

The recent decisions of the United
States Supreme Court on the union
labor cases promises to become Isl
sues in the presidential campaign.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

A movement has been started to
create new Federal court district
in Mississippi.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06
Storm of Protest.

A ruling by the Postoffice Depart
ment aimed at newspapers has arous-
ed a storm of protest
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-06

Enthusiasm doesn't accomplish
much without a certain amount Of
hustle.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
OFFICERS.

Boltocrats and the trick, YOU have
pulled off to oust friends of Bryan VINO
were honestly elected del gates TO the
State convention. and put Gray men
In their places. win do you up.
Then there is Josiah Marvel of the
Democratic allies of tho Powder Trust
No doubt the district attorneyship Will
Mt him. And Brother David T.. chief
Justice of the State Court =, John z.
Dolan. he that looks like Grover Cleve-
land, would look nice rs United States
marshal. Thomas Fes no doubt dream
ing that he is in his fathers shoes as
United States Senator And that post
masterskip. is there any one dreaming
of that? The woods are full of them.
And the Duke. what is he dreaming
about?. Dear old ENGLAND. Merry
old England. and King EDWARD and the
Court Of st. James. While all Of these
are dreaming what are those horrid
followers of w. ]. Bryan doing?
Theren be several dreams punctured
about July 9TH, and again in Novem-
Der, when William Jennings Bryan
winds up a triumphant campaign and
the news is heralded from the Atlantic
10 the Pacific that he hes been elected.
This also may be a tipe dream. but
we are willing TO make the guess. And
by the way, after all these pipe dream
ers wake up after July 9TH. what a
scramble there win be to jump aboard
the Bryan band wagon. All of them
will then be original Bryanites.
My advice 20 them all is to take
time by the forelock and jump aboard
now, because some OF those very Of
nces Of which they are now dreaming
may fall into the hands OF others and
they viii be out IN the cold, cold
world. came near forgetting Mr.
William Morrow, he that was clerk OF
the market. and helped through the
deal with the negro councilman.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Saturday, April II, 1905.
PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS.

II HI. assessments of number OF properties III
l the c;tv have been increased, and many oil
those who are effected will object 10 paying uiS
higher rate 1t seems 10 be second nature u
most of MS to grumble when the tax bills are pre-
sented The Board of Assessment Revision mas
been assaied for advancing the valuations on
these properties, and it is said IN this crtieisn
tba+ nartisan motives or reasons are what IN
spred the city authorities to raise the Valuations
The city is in need of money and, therefore, ao-
cording to this argument the taxes are raised not
bv increasing the general tax rate but an advance
in the assessment of a limited number OF proper-
The only question to be considered is whether
the increase in valuation is just
The law calls for an assessment OF property
according to its actual value Have any OF
the properties of the city, not only those men
toned in the list been assessed beyond the actual
worth of the properties? If so, the owners OF
such properties have a grievance, and we do not
believe that the Revision Board would refuse to
make changes if appeals were made supported by
evidences Of facts showing that injustice has been
done.
The assessments of smaller properties in the
CITY are usually made, so far as we have exam
ined according to their true value. 50 long rs
that is the law, there can be no complaint. AS
sessment of all properties whether they be small
or large should, in a spirit OF fairness, be made
according TO the actual value of those properties.
Property owners may object to advanced rates,
but they cannot object reasonably if all properties
are treated alike.
There should be no discrimination in any ad-
vance in the assessment of properties when an
effort is made to assess properties more nearly
according TO their true values. Manfestly it
would be unfair to select some properties for in
creasing the taxes on and permitting other prop
critics TO remain at the old undervaued hgures'
If there is TO be an advance in assessments il
should extend throughout the city. The Revision
Board will undoubtedly contend that this is what
has been done and that the increases in the prop
critics noted are about all the increases that
should be made-otherwise the board would lay
Justice.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
ecussINGn AS A REMEpY.

W HEN asked the effect of the decision to
force candidates for delegates to pay hf-
teen dollars TO have their names placed on the
ticket, one OF the Bryan men responded that they
were "cussing mad" This expression probably
tells better than any other could. the recent rela-
tions Of the two forces in this city.
But we doubt very much whether a campaign
of "cussing" will establish those fraterna rela-
tions that should exist among brethren OF the
Democratic faith.
And yet 'cussing,' or the suggestion OF it, is
not new in politics.
During the rows between the Addicks Republi-
cans and the Regulars in the years gone by. once,
when the Regulars were in despair it was sug-
gested by one leader that the best way to solve
the deadlock was TO conhne the Addcks men in
a room in a hotel and permit this Regular leader
to give them "cussing," according to warke
ethics. The remedy suggested was pronounced
as ineffective, and was not tried for many rea-
sons And so we hope the Democrats won't
"cuss" one another or swap adjectives every time
they meet
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL.
The daily papers are telling us n
great deal about this Gray boom. and
70 read what they say and 10 hear
some folks talk one would suppose that
the rank ana file OF democracy OF this
city had but one idea IN their own
mind. that is to place George Gray in
the Presidential chair. However, II
all the ward meetings in the city were
conducted as was that OF the Tenth
ward Wednesday evening last the GRAY
boom win burst with corporation gas
before II gets a fair start. The Tenth
ward meeting was run by ex-officto
holders and would-be office holders.
The chairman stated that Democrats
should stand together and eliminate
the dissension that existed in their
ranks, and then without mentioning
anything about how delegates We're 20
be instructed, the meeting proceeded
10 elect a delegate and an alternate,
and then motion was made and sec
onded that the delegate he instructed
to do all In his power to elect a George
Gray delegate to the National Demo-
cratic Convention. The motion was
put and carried by 80 to II. A motion
was then made to make It unanimous
but the storm Of protest was so great
that the motion was declared out Of
order.
Democrats OF Wilmington. this year
Of 1908 with the tremendous issues at
stake. demands that a genuine Demo-
crat shall be nominated for the Presi-
dency, not one that was an open
enemy Of the party In 's6 and 1900
am confident that my opinion on
these lines is the opinion Of fully one.
third Of the voters present at the Tenth
ward meeting.
Moreover it behoovcs those that
stand for the welfare Of the toiIers to
take note of the fact that George
Gray's record while In the United
States Senate was this: He constant
" stood with tho forces that for many
long years extended IRE time for the
railways Of the United States to COM
ply with the automatic coupling and
safety-brake laws, and during those
years over 10000 men were killed or
crippled annually.
One Of the eN-ofiicio holders present
pleaded that we should not be angry
at Mr. Gray even II he did make n
mistake In 1896 and 1900. This officer
also stated that he did not consider
himself competent to criticize gentle
man Of Mr.. Gray's standing I for one
simply wish to say that George Gray
bolted from democracy. He refused to
support the successful nominees Of
democracy on two occasions, and
stumped the country against the noml-
nees. II Mr.. Gray shall say that cer-
tain principles were not democratic. I
say that the court OF last resort is the
National Democratic Convention.
The rank and file OF democracy DO
not consider George GRAY a Democrat.
Yours.
Democrat
Wilmington, April 10.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
WISE TARIFF PLANK.

committee which got up the tariff plank
in the Republican convention at Dover
great deal about the tariff and the cardi-
l.4 doctrines of protection. Often people disre
gard resolutions that are adopted by State con-
Venton, especially in Delaware, but many planks
in the platform should be considered and the
more they are examined the more convincing
should the resolutions appear to the people OF the
State For example:
For the third time, we record ourselves in
favor of wise and conservative revision of the
tariff believing that the true interests of protec
ton demand that it should be amended by It's
friends to conform to the changes in conditions,
and that by means Of maximum and minimum
scales of duties, foreign markets may be opened
and extended to our own productions
In this clause of the resolutions referring to
the tariff the convention recognizes the growth OF
our industries and their need of a foreign market
Years ago we were concerned only in protecting
our industries from foreign competition But
since our own manufacturing establishments
have grown the necessity of foreign market has
become apparent. How to afford our own manu-
facturers a reasonable degree of protection, and
open TO them still more the markets of the world
10 which our products shall be shipped, is the
problem which the Delaware convention realizes
The convention stated the tariff idea as fol-
lows
We re-assert our faith in the policy Of pro-
lection to American workmen and to Ameri-
can industries by the imposition of duties on
foreign-made merchandise high enough to
fully and adequately cover the differences
between wages at home and wages abroad
The Hon. Henry A. DUPONT senior senator Of
Delaware, chairman Of the committee on
resolutions of the convention. Those who think
that Senator DUPONT is not informed on public
matters will find that they are grievously mis-
taken
If the National Republican Convention should
model its tariff declaration after that OF the Della
ware convention it would be doing a wise act
The Republicans held their State convention in
dry town. and managed TO survive. We trust
IL nL.r.. ...aA. iii L.. l. IL l.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL
Our Boltocratic friends. headed by
Samuel, Duke OF Rockford. are having
some awful pipe dreams these fine
spring days.
First OF all they dream that their
leader here In Delaware. Judge Gray
has a chance of being nominated and
elected President
Our friend, Charles ID. Bird, no doubt
dreams that he would make an excel
lent successor TO Governor Lea. Wake
np. Charlie. you're too thick with the
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

Although Maryland has law imposing fine or
Imprisonment upon those who solicit others to
bring damage or similar suits at law, the shys-
ters and Ambulance chasers" are busy in Balh
more and the law is constantly violated. It
would seem to be a case in which the lawyers
themselves ought to punish the shysters of their
profession
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

Detective ellis, the coroner and the other au-
thorities have solved the Delaware City mystery.
They are to be congratulated upon having done
piece Of good work. Detective ellis, who had
the case directly in charge was "on the job from
the beginning, and he is entitled to a large size
feather in his cap.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Peoples Column

Anonymous communications fer ths
peoples column VIII lot De printed.
Names OF contributors e the column
W. not be printed, but must De fur-
nlsned The Evening Journal as an evil
dence OF COED raltn - tbe part ~ the
eentributsr.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Crop Reports

Though too early to be entirely
reliable, indicate an abundant
harvest. A bountiful return of
the farmers industry will help
us all immensely, and add ma
terially to the wealth Of the
country. You will receive your
share IL you deserve IL. Just
as the wise asrioulturist hus-
bands his resources, so should
those engaged in other avoea-
tions take good care Of what
ever comes TO them as a reward
of their efforts. An excellent
way for you to do this is 70 de-
posit your surplus earnings
with
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Bryan Mans Views.

Editor THE EVENING JOURNAL
knowing the liberallty OF the policy OF
your paper and having nowhere else TO
so to get a hearing, the writer, Bryan
Democrat, thought perhaps you would
print few lines In connection with the
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

The Republicans held their State convention in
a dry town, and managed TO survive. We trust
the Democrats will be able to do likewise.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Y. w. Cor. Ninth and Market Sis
Wilmington. Del.
Letters of Credit
and
Travellers Cheques

on which money can be secured in any
part OF the world are kept on hand and
issued by this Company at moments
notice. thus making 1t unnecessary to
go 10 Philadelphia for this purpose.
These provide the safest and most
convenient way for travellers either In
this country or abroad TO carry funds
We shall be pleased 20 explain the de-
tails to any one interested.
English currency kept constantly on
hand.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
The esorue Gray Boom.

Wilmington, Del. April 10.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11
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Evening journal., 1908-04-11
Democratic Pipe Dreams.

wilmington. April 10
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

THE EVENING JOURNAL uses the United Press New,
Service, received in its editorial rooms over sp'0.
Evening journal., 1908-04-11

This newspaper Is on sale regularly at every newssu
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De.awar aha at Broad street Station and l"enS
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