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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-02

pause and go back seventy years
and see what manner of man this
must have been. Let US remem =
Der he wept that we might enjoy
these manifold blessings. Some
times we are forced to shout on
reading after the leeds of Love.
Joy, Sumner, Garrison, Lincoln,
Fred Douglas and John Brown:
Let floods Of penitential grief,
Burst forth from every eye
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-02
EDITORIAL
Saturday. Mayl, 2 1908.
Supreme Courts Decision Sweeping

Inc ILLINOIS supreme Court
last week, rendered the Alton
School case in favor CT the com.
plainants, Scott Bibbs ct al, col
ored, who for the last ten years.
have labored necessarily and
arduously, to compel the Alton
schools to admit cOlored children
in the public schools in whatever
district they may be resident.
Ten years ago the schools of
Alton we're separated and Ne
groes were not allowed to attend
the same graded schools with
white children. The colored
people protested and for all
these years the fight has been ia
progress, the Supreme Court, at
each decision rendered, reversed
the decision of the lower courts
= but this time that august body
goes further, setting aside the
accession of the lower court and
authorizing Scott Bibbs ct a. to
send their children to the schools
IN the district wherein they re.
side and further reprimanding
the jury that did not convict
when the preponderance of evi.
dence was in favor of conviction.
The decision is the greatest
blow against caste prejudice and
jury brlbing in many day. Iii.
nois retains ner lofty position
among the liberty loving states
that will not, even at this mag
nihcent period in our eventful
history sacrifice her g cd name
and high ideals of good govern.
ment, planted deep in her rich
soil, nv Tinco'n Lovojov and
Palmer. We doff our hat to the
colored people of Alton who so
magnanimously fought for their
rights, guaranteed IN the con
Stltution of the nation.
This decision is far broader
aud more far reaching than this
specific case at Alton. We glory
in these Altonians, who u1der
the very shadow Of Lovejoy S
tomb. there as 1t is, towering the
sky, the emblem of justice. puri.
ty and nobiIity-the first great
martyr for real direct freedom
Lovejoy how precious art thy
name. Love and Joy''-may
we ever remember the ordeais at
Alton, seventy one years ago,
through which this martyr went.
and never, IN war or peace. sac.
rltlce the true principles on
which this government is based.
When | read how Loveioy suf
fered for our sake 1t makes my
young blood course warm anC
fast in my veins, and causes me
to have a certain insepa rable
affection that shall never vanish
for the race to whom LoveioI
was a component part Let US
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-02

The government of the United
States, by powers delegated to it
by all the states, has granted
aud clothed its people with Ger
tain great and we'll defin ed rights
and INN unities, which are inval-
uale, priceless and sacred These
innate rights and privileges
should be held sacred and invio
able. Justice. under the laws,
should be impartially melted to
all N B. Union.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-05-02

Mr.. Chairman: The chair
recognizes the gentleman. |
move that the chair be empow
cred to find the ones who shot up
Brownsville. Second motion.
Question. Motion carries. Watch
next week s Forum for informa
ton.
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Political integrity is the road
but thieves reap what is sown.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Dog Ordinance.

An Ordinance to provide for the taxing
of owners and harborers of dogs and
to prohibit dogs running at large, un-
muzzledd, in the town of Brandon,
Miss, Section 1870, Mississippi Code
1906:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the town of Brandon, Mis-
sissippi:
Section I. That an annual tax of (sI)
One Dollar on each dog be levied against
each owner and harborer of any dog, or
dogs, keptin said town That the owners
of such dogs shall procure a collar of
brass, tin or leather, and shall procure
from the marshal of said town a metal tag
to be attached to such collar showing such
tax has been paid, and the said marshal
shall furnish such tags free to those own
ers paying such tax on dog or dogs.
Section 2. That it shall be unlawful
for any dog to be off its owners premises
without a substantial muzzle or.
Section 3. Any dog found running at
large in said town, not collared and tagged
according to the provisions of Section /,
or muzzled according to provisions of Sec
ton 2, of this ordinance shall be killed by
the marshal. or any policeman of said
town. This ordinance shall not apply to
dogs following their owners into the town
from the country,
Section a. All dog ordinances hereto
fore enacted are hereby repealed.
Section 5. That this ordinance be in
force and take effect thirty days from its
date. G. 0. ROBINSON, Mayor.
w. D. RAGLAND, Clerk.
January 7, 1908.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Citation Notice.

State of Mississippi, case No. I648. To
Mrs. Ellen H. Allen and all other persons
having or claiming any interest in the
following described land in Rankin
County Mississippi, and sold for taxes on
the 10th day of March 1907 toWit: The
nw4 of the nW4 Of section %, township
north range 5 east. You are COM
manded to appear before the chancery
court of the county of Rankin, in said
state, on the fourth Monday of March
1908, to defend the suit in said court of
Green Bay Lumber Co. This the I5day
of January 1908
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Chancery Clerk.
HUGH L. MccASKILL, Sol for Compt,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
The Charter of Incorporation 81
Farmers Building and Loan
Association.

l. The corporate title of said
company is Farmers Building and Loani
Association.
2. The names of the incorporators
are:
j. R. Enochs, postoffice Brandon, Miss.
s. L. McLaurin, postofflce Brandon, Miss
w. h. Barnes, postoffiec Brandon, Miss.
3. The domicile is at Brandon, Rankin
County, Miss.
a. Amount of capital stock, one hun
dred thousand dollars.
5. The par value of shares IS one cent
s. The period of existence (not to ex-
coed fifty years. is fifty years
7. The purpose for which it is created
is: 10 loan money to its stockholders
and members and buy and redeem its
own shares.
Said corporation may begin business
when five thousand dollars (S5 .oo) of
its capital stock has been paid for in
cash, and may from time to time there
after issue and sell shares of its capital
stock of the same class or of different
classes, and fix the relative rights of the
stock of each class, and may accept as
payment for any stock money, or the use
| of money at rate not greater than the
lawful rate of interest aaloWed by law to
be contracted for, and declare dividends
onsits stock payable in the stock of the
company or in cash as it may elect; and
may prescribe the terms upon which any
member or stakeholder may surrender
his stock.
The incorporators herein named, or a
majority of them, may hold the first
meeting at such time and place as they
may agree and elect the first Board of Di-
rectors, and adopt Bylaws and Rules
and Regulations for the government and
management of its affairs and provide the
manner in which the samemay be altered,
amended or repealed.
8. The rights and powers that may be
exercised by this corporation are those
conferred by the provisions of. Chapter
"a, Mississippi Code. 1906.
J.. R. ENOCHS,
S. L. McLAURIN,
w. H BARNES,
| lncorporators.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Town of Brandon, State of Mississippi,
County of Rankin: This day personally
appeared before me, the undersigned au-
thority j. R. Enochs, S. L. McLaurin
and w. H. Barnes, ineorporators of the
corporation known as the Farmers
Building and Loan Association who ac-
knowledged that they signed and ex-
ecuted the above and foregoing articles
OF Incorporation as their act and deed, on
this the 18th day of January, 1908.
E. H. ,OHEYER,
Notary Public.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
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For Sale by A. @. Thornton Brandon.
Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bridge Notice.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the chancery clerk
office up to II o'clock noon of the first
Monday in February 1908, for building a
bridge near Burnham's mill, according to
plans and specifications now on file. The
board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
By order of the board of supervisors.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
Brandon, Miss, January I6, 1908.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Rent.

Ny home in Brandon for rent.
j. T. B. BERRY.
For Sale.
Mrs. R. S. McLaurin's house.
5. L. McLAURlN.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Administrators Notice.

To creditors of R. G. Coleman, de-
ceased. Letters of administration having
been granted on the 23rd day of De
cember 1907, by the chancery court of the
second district, of Rankin County Mis-
sissippi, to the undersigned upon the
estate of K. @. Coleman deceased. No.
tice is hereby given to all persons having
claim against said estate to present the
same to the clerk iof the said court for
probate and registration according to law
within one year from this date, or they
will be forever barred. This the 23rd day
of December 1907.
S. w. TINNlN, Administrator.
HUGH l.. McCASKlLL, Attorney.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.
Alabama & ViCkSburg
RAILWAY
Time Table.
|Cul33seaIa2]33I

Eastbound.
To Cincinnati, Atlanta and N. Y.-----.
meridian and Birmingham 3:o5 p m.
Meridian and Cincinnati o:oI, a IN.
Meridian Local -8:22 pm.
WeStbOund.
To Shreveport and Beyond -----------
Shreveport and Beyond ----I:52 pm.
VickSburg Local 1907 pm.
Vicksburg Local----8:42 a. m.
Fast train carries Pullman Sleeping Car
between Shreveport and Chattanooga
connecting with through Sleepers to New
York and Cincinnati. Also Dining Car
The Shreveport and. B ham train carries
through coaches and Sleeping Car be,
tween Shreveport and Meridian-and Din
ing Car.
For rates and detailed information, ap-
ply to Ticket Agent or address
GEO. H. SMITH, Gen. Pass. Agent,
New Orlean $, L
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Rhode Island Reds.

We are now ready to supply
any one wanting eggs from our
prize winning pen of Rhode
Island Reds. 81. so for Is.
A. M. SHIELDS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Sale.

400 Egg Prairie State Incubator
200 Chick Cyphers double brooder.
Both good as new, $35. 90.
R. P. WALTERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
For Rent.

Several hundred acres good
pasture land, over 100 acres of which
is creek bottom. Plenty good water.
Splendid summer and winter pas
ture at bargain. Apply,
L. G. ROBINSON.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
FOR Sale.

Mrs. R. S. McLaurin's house
and lot in Brandon.
S. L. MeLAURIN. ,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

State of Mississippi, County of Rankin.
This day personally before me, the under
signed authority j. T. B. Berry and
G. c. Shots, two of the incorp3ra-
tors of the corporation known as the
Brandon Sanitarium and Training School
for Nurses who acknowledged that they
signed and executed the above and fore
going articles of Incorporation as their
act and deed, on this the 10th day of De-
cember, 1907.
j. G. BRUCE, Chancery Clerk
State of Mississippi, County of Scott.
This day personally appeared before me,
the undersigned authority, ]. j. Har-
alison, one of the incorporators
of the corporation known as the
Brandon Sanitarum and Training
School for Nurses who acknowledged that
he signed and executed the above and
foregoing articles of Incorporation as his
act and deed, on this 10th day of Deem
Der, 1907. j. R. MCCRAvY,
Notary Public. J.
State of Mississippi, County of Scott.
This day personally appeared before me,
the undersigned authority, |. Edwards,
one of the incorporators of the corpora
ton known as the Brandon Sanitarium
and Training School for Nurses who ac-
knoWledged that he signed and executed
the above and foregoing articles of incor-
poration as his act and deed, on this the
18th day of December, 1907.
Mon. MOORE, Notary Public.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

The best chicken powders and
egg producers will be found at our
store. Gayden & Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30
Sanitary Ordinance.

An Ordinance to provide for the inspect
ton of residence, business and other
premises as to sanitation in the town
of Brandon, Miss, Section 25o5, Mis-
sissippi, Code of 1000:
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board
OF Aldermen of the town of Brandon,
Miss:
Section I. That the town marshal be
ordered to inspect the premises of every
property owner in the town of Brandon,
Miss, and to notify each property owner
or occupant of premises, to put each and
every place in sanitary condition, if not al
ready in such condition, and to keep it So
The said marshal is directed to make such
visits every month to see that such prem
ises are kept in sanitary condition.
Section 2. Should any owner, or ten
ant in charge, of any property, neglect or
refuse to comply with this ordinance
within three days after being notified by
said marshal to thoroughly clean up such
premises, the said marshal shall report
such party to the mayor of said town and
if upon trial said party is proven guilty,
the mayor shall impose fine of not more
than twenty-five dollars for each offense.
Section3. If any personshall throw
upon the streets or sideWals any unsan-
itary matter, or filth of any kind, the said
person shall, upon conviction, be fined not
to exceed ten dollars.
Section q. That this ordinance shall
be in force and take effect in thirty days
-. :. 6. 8. ROBINSON, Mayor.
w. D. RAGLAND, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

Call on us before buying your
furniture, it will pay you. Gayden
& Co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-30

The largest line of furniture
and cook stoves carried in the
county. w. G. Barnes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20
Important Witness in the
Thompson Murder Case.
Charles M. Clawater Says That
He Is y. H. Raymond"
POINTS OUTTHE HOUSE
Young Man Then Broke Down
and Cried.
Did Not Hear of Murder Pill
After the Arrest.

Chicago. Oct. 2o.-The Tribune to-
day says:
new witness in the F1orence
thompson murder case was discovered
last night by whose testimony, Mann's
attorney Is said to expect to prove
that Luman c. Mann was not the
woman's slayer.
This latest witness to enter the case
is Charles Mccormick Clawater. who,
it is said. was employed until recently
on Milwaukee newspaper. He made
statement saying it was he who ac-
companied Mrs. Thompson to the
Michigan avenue rooming house in
which she was murdered. 1t was
Mrs. Thompson, declares Clawater,
who suggested that he register under
the name of ~. H. Raymond"
Clawater was taken to the house
at 1422 Michigan avenue and he
readily pointed it out as the one which
he and Mrs. Thompson entered on
June 81.
He said he knows nothing of the
murder, but he will be a witness for
Mann, who is under Indictment
charged with the crime. Edward v.
Hannas. chauffeur, who took Cla-
the latter wept after pointing to the
house where Mrs. Thompson was slain.
Clawater was taken to a hotel by
Hannas, where he will be kept until
Inspector Wheeler can question him
today.
Clawater is about 80 years old. He
says he did not learn of the murder
of Mrs. Thompson until after Mann's
arrest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20

He came to Kansas in 1872 and set
tied in what is now Elk county, re-
manning there two years, when he
moved to Shawnee county. which has
been his home since that time. He
served two terms as county clerk in
the eighties and was deputy sheriff
under John Wilkerson for four years
when he was for the first time elected
as sheriff of Shawnee county.
When Mr.. Wilkerson's time expired
as sheriff Mr.. Burdge was elected as
his successor and served for one term,
being defeated for reelection by r.
he accepted employment with the Sc
cret service department of the Santa
F'e railroad and was in the employ
of that company until he was com
PEELED to resign on account of falling
health.
Mr.. Burdge was recognize daS an
authority on criminals and his work
in the secret department of the Santa
Fe, as well as sheriff of Shawnee
county, was remarkably successful. He
was in the employ of the Santa Fe
when he was stricken with the ILL
ness which resulted in his death, and
for the past eighteen months has been
under the care of the physicians at
the Santa Fe hospital
Mr.. Burdge is survived by his wife
and two married daughters, Mrs. L.
B. Banks, of st. Louis, and Mrs.
of whom were present when he died.
The funeral will be held Thursday af-
ternoon at 2:30 from the family home,
407 Woodlawn avenue, Potwin, fol-
lowed by interment in the Topeka
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20
DEATH LIST OVER 40.
Michigan Forest Fires Are Giving Up
Their Victims.

Alpena, Oct. 2o.-The verified known
death list reaching from the forest
fires in Pressure Isle and Alpena coun-
ties stands at Al, with several persons
still reported missing and a growing
probability of severe loss OF life in
northern Pulaski and Krako townships
In Pressure Isle counties.
At least 60 families were living near
the shore of Lake Huron in the north
ern half of Pulaski and Krako town
ships and nothing has been heard from
them since the fire.
At Grand Lake a farmer and wife
and four children are known to have
taken refuge in a boat and nothing has
been heard from them since. A dozen
school children sent home by teachers
have not been heard from. While big
fires are still burning throughout the
northern tier of counties. not single
village or town Is now known to be
in danger and only the Hurst branch
of the Detroit and Mackinac railway
is out of communication.
Some apprehension Is felt for Grace
Harbor. which is located on the shore
Of Lake Huron. northeast of here. No
word has been received from there since
the fire. At lowest estimate there are
1900 people homeless and there is not
even an adequate supply of water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20
RAIN in WEST KANSAS.
About an Inch FeH Aiding the Wheat
and Laying the Dust.

Emporia, Kan, Oct 2o-Following
almost a week of windy weather dur
ing which the wind blew a gale from
the south. steady rain began here
badly needed by the winter wheat
that is in, although the acreage is
light.
Farmers who did not get their
wheat in last month have been unable
to SOW on account of the dryness of
the ground. The prairie was dry and
there was great danger from prairie
fires, one north of town last week do
ing considerable damage.
Good Rain at Salina.
Salina, Kan, Oct 2O.-More than
an inch of rain fell last afternoon and
and evening. A fall of sixteen de-
grees in the temperature is record ed
at the local weather bureau. Reports
from western counties indicate heavier
rains than in the vicinity and in the
western part of the state washouts
are reported at two or three places.
Good for Fail Wheat.
Newton, Kan, Oct. 20.-Following
almost a week of continuous high
wind, rain began falling in Harper
county Monday forenoon and con-
tinued until almost night. This will
put the ground in fine shape for fall
planting and be of great benefit to
wheat already planted.
Cold Rain in Mcpherson.
Mcpherson, Kan, Oct. 20.-A cold
rain fell here all day in drizzling g
showers. and the gauge at the govern
ment station recorded last evening
three quarters of an inch of water.
This will be of inestimable value to
the farmers as many of them. in fact
all, have delayed their wheat planting
until all danger from the Hessian fly
was considered past and as a result
from the thorough cultivation of the
ground all volunteer wheat has been
killed and there has been nothing for
the fly to work on.
Aided Dickinson County Wheat.
Chapman. Kan, Oct. 20.-After
nearly a week of hard southwest wind
that threatened serious injury to the
wheat good rain fell here yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20
HALF INCH OF RAIN.
That Is Record in Topeka Last
Night.

The weather conditions have been
such as would naturally come under
the unsettled class today, for the sun
has shone at intervals and at other
times it seemed as though showers
would certainly occur within a few
minutes. The sky has been well filled
with clouds though they have been Of
the rowing variety which has per-
mitted more or less sunlight to reach
mother earth.
A light drizzling rain began falling
late Monday afternoon and continued
at intervals until 10 o'clock, the
precipitation amounting to .58 of an
inch. The wind which has blown al
most constantly for a week is yet in
evidence and at o'clock this after
noon registered a velocity of "a miles
an hour from the south.
The forecast indicates partly cloudy
weather for the remainder of today
and tonight with colder weather
Wednesday. The following are the
temperatures since Z o'clock this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-20
A SOCIETY WOMAN.
Works Side by Side With Italians in
Construction of Her Home.

New York, Oct. 20.-Working far
into the night, side by side with three
Italian laborers, Mrs. Charles Rice,
well known in social circles in Vernon,
near Montclair, n. j., has virtually
finished the building of a handsome
four-story concrete residence into
which she has just moved with her
invalid husband and their three chill
dren. AS a self-taught mason, Mrs.
Rice not only supervised the work
but did much of it with her own
hands and she declares, besides that
she has discovered two new methods
of concrete building which she hopes
will ultimately add to her fortunes.
Mrs. Rice began the construction of
the building last March and her
friends were astonished when they
saw her, clad in a nondescript cos
tune of her own design at the top of
a ladder, handling huge blocks of
granite or mixing mortar. She not
only did work of that kind, but she
built the moulds into which thei sub
stance was poured. and on the whole,
labored as hard as did her co-work-
ers. She was specially eager to have
the house finished before winter and
as only a few details remain she will
have her wish fulfilled.