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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20

extensive and practical training Of
teachers for primary grades.
School Report.
The joint Committee on UNIVERSE
ties and Coll ses submitted its re-
port.
New District.
A bill was introduced in the House
providing for the creation Of new
circuit court district, to be known as
the Fourteenth.
Reign Of Terror.
A starting story was told to Gov.
Noel of reign of terror and black
hand outrages in the southern part of
Lawrence county, covering period
of more than a month, resulting in
the assassination of one man, the at
tempted assassination of another and
the threaened assassination of a
third, who fled from the county to
save his life. The story was told by
j. r. Sauls and w. B. Forman, the
former having been shot and badly
wounded by would-be assassin. The
victims Of the outrages thus far are
j. M. Rails and j. 7. Arnold, the
latter prosperous merchant. The
governor gave the complainants a
careful hearing, and promised to have
an official investigation made.
To Be Amended.
Following the passage by the senate
of the statutory prohibition bill, there
is little doubt that both houses will
soon adopt Gov. Noel's suggestion
and pass bill calling for a constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the sale
of liquors within the state. BY so do
ing it will prevent the measure being
brought up at every recurring legis-
lature and will place Mississippi per-
manently in the prohibition column.
The bill was passed in the senate by
a vote Of SO to 4, the men opposing
it being McLaurin, Of Warren, Me-
Donald of Harrison, Gibbs of Yazoo,
and Baird of Sunflower. The bill will
go to Gov. Noel for his signature. Sa-
loon licenses will be terminated Dec.
81, the state refunding the pro rata
amount on those not expiring by that
time.
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He Had No Right.

Interest in the proceedings Of the
house OF representatives attacked to
a mild criticism Of the president by
Mr.. Tawney, chairman of the commit
tee on appointments, for having, as
Mr.. Tawney charged, appointed the
inland waterways commission without
authority of law. The debate was on
the urgent deficiency bill and grew
out OF a~senate amendment to pay
John II. Bankhead, now senator from
Alabama, for his services on the com
mission.
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Taft at West Point.

West Point, N. Y.-Secretary Of
War Taft addressed the graduating
class at West Point. A deep snow
prevented a dress parade arranged IN
the secretary's honor.
Asked If he cared to discuss the po-
litical situation, the secretay declar-
ed his trip to West Point was in the
line Of official duty and politics was
not to be considered in connection
with it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
REPAYMENT OF
CIVIL WAR TAXES
CAMPAIGN NOW BEING WAGED
IN CONGRESS-.
RUNS UP into MILLIONS
Measure Contemplates Restoration Of
About 100000 for Captured and
Abandoned Property Which Was
Sold During War.

Observation-Disclosures Of the
House from a number Of the States
interested in the bills now before con-
gress for the repayment of the cotton
taxes, which were collected during the
war between the States, met in the
room OF Representative Clark of Flor
ida, to agree upon a plan Of action.
Representative Clark presided. 1t was
agreed that all the bills should be con
sldered, and the features Of them put
into one bill, which should be urged
by members from the States affected
The details were reserved for another
meeting, which will be held soon.
The claims for these taxes mount
well up into the millions, and states
all over the country are represented
among the claimants. Georgia heads
the list with claims amounting to
more than 81 100000. The sum to-
tai on cotton found in Iowa, whose
claim is smallest, is twenty-eight
cents.
About $1O,0O0,OOO may be secured
from the government by people Of the
South if bill recommended unani-
mously by the House Committee on
War Claims becomes law.
The bill gives to the Court Of Claims
jurisdiction of the claims for captured
and abandoned property which was
sold during the civil war, and the pro-
ceeds turned into the United States
Treasury.
During that war the government au-
thorlzed the seizure of abandoned
property, to be sold and the net pro-
ceeds placed in the United States
Treasury. There was a provision that
If anyone should bring suit within
two years after the close Of the war,
and prove that the property sold be-
longed to him, the money received for
it should be paid over, but to do this
the citizen bringing the suit had to
submit locally to the Union. This dis
qualified most Southerners until the
amnesty proclamation was declared in
1863, which came too late to take the
claims to court, the two years having
expired.
The object Of this bin is to enable
the original owners Of the confiscated
property to get the money it brought
when sold.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Hundreds are Dying.

Observation-Disclosures is claiming hun
dreds of victims in London, and the
visitation of the present time is the
worst that has been known in many
years. Not less than three members
OF the cabinet, Premier Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman, Augustine Bir-
rell, chief secretary for Ireland, and
the Marquis of Ripon, lord privy seal,
are confined to their beds with the
malady.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Shipments of LIQUOR.

Observation-Disclosures O'Brien,
representing the national prohibition
committee, and Rev. L. L. Abbott, of
Waco, Texas, general missionary in
church temperance work, were heard
by the senate committee on the ju-
dietary in support Of the bills to
prohibit the shipment of liquors to
states which prohibit the sale Of in
toxicants.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Appraisers of Merchandise.

Senator Aldrich purposes to have
the office of General Appraiser of
Merchandise removed from politics,
SO far as the making of appointments
Is concerned. He introduced bill
amending the act to simplify the laws
III relation to the collection Of rev.
enues by adding a new section pro-
vldlng that all general appraisers of
merchandise shall hold office during
good behavior, but permitting the
President to remove officers because
OF lncapacity or similar deficiencies.
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Money For Bonds.

New York.A syndicate composed
Of ]. T. Morgan & Co., the First Ma
tional Bank, the National City Bank
and Harvey Fisk & Sons put in q bid
for the entire $50, 0OO, 900 issue Of
New York City four and half per
cent. bonds, bids for which were
opened. The syndicate Offered 103.77
for SAT ,00O, 900 and 100,377 for the
remaining $3,OOO,OOO. There were
LOB. bids in all.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Legislative Appropriation Bill.


The legislative, executive and ju-
dicial appropriation bill was reported
to the House from the committee on
Appropriations by Representative
Bingham, Of Pennsylvania. It will be
taken up Immediately after the dis
position of the Indian appropriation
bill.
It carries a total appropriation of
$685., 1913, a reduction of $1,873,-
643 rom the aggregate of the esti-
mate submitted by the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial departments. The
total appropriation for the current
fiscal year was $50, 4O6, 493, or $64,-
42O more than the appropriation rec
commended for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1909.
Estimated expenses for payment of
employees in the service Of the Senate
are reduced in the bill from 100000
to $75,0OO0, twelve 81, 800 clerks to
Senators who are not committee
chairmen being cut off. A similar
cut of $4,000 is made in the estimat-
ed expenses of the House.
Cable Steamer and Mine Planter.
Proposals have been invited for the
construction of new cable steamer
and mine planter, plans for which
have been completed. The War De-
partment wants one of these vessels
on the Pacific coast for coast artil-
leries there.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Families Moving out.

Lima, O.-Both the Ottawa and
Auglaize rivers are out of their banks
and families in the low lands are
moving. The wheat and oil fields in
the western part of the country are
flooded. Railway traffic is delayed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20

In order to remedy what appeared
to be d discrimination against the en-
listed personnel Of Che Army, Navy
and Marine Corps, General Oliver,
Acting Secretary Of War, has issued
an order extending to the wives Of oil
such men the privilege Of interment
in national cemetery. Heretofore
such privileges was limited to the
wives Of officers Of the military ser
vice.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
This Is Good Business.

New York More than three thou
and buyers and business men from
III over the country are now in New
FORK with orders for goods Of every
|ariety for the spring and summer
Jade.
The great influx was expected by
e jobbing house here, and is said by
8erchants to be an evidence of the
turn Of confidence throughout the
suntry.
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Had Inning.

The anti-prohibitionists had their
inning when representatives of the
National German-American Alliance
appeared before the House Committee
on the judiciary to oppose the sixteen
bills introduced at this session for
the suppression Of the liquor traffic.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Ask About Skilled Labor.

The House Of Representatives pass
ed resolution requesting the Secre-
tary Of the Navy to furnish informa-
ton "as to what reduction had been
made in the skilled labor force en-
ployed in the Washington and other
navy yards
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Broken Engagement.

Miss Maude Ashford, who a few
weeks ago announced her engagement
to Ex-senator Davis Of West Virgin
la, the candidate for Vice President
on the Parker ticket four years ago,
stated that the engagement has been
broken. Mrs. Elkins, daughter of Mr..
Davis, has bitterly opposed the un-
ion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Increase for Soldiers.

1t was decided by the House Com
mite on Military Affairs to incorpor-
ate in the Army appropriation bill
provision for an increase Of pay for
enlisted men. The rate of increase
has not been determined, nor has the
Committee yet decided to recommend
increase of pay for officers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Bank President.

Comptroller W. B. Ridgely will re-
sign and accept the presidency Of 4
Kansas City National Bank.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Indian Bill Passed.

The Indian appropriation bill, after
days of consideration on the floor,
was passed BY the house practically
in the form recommended by the COM
mittee. The bill carries a total ap-
preparation Of approximately $8,0OO,-
900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20

Senator Rayner, Of Maryland spoke
in the Senate on the Aldrich finan-
cial bill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Governor s Message

Governor Noel submitted a message
bearing on economic surveys and more
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-02-20
Price of Code Reduced.

II0 IIOUSt TEUUCtU IHG prlCc OF Tie
Code of 1906 from So to So.
Prohibition Pen.
Governor Noel will sign the prohi-
bition bill with the same pen used Nv
Governor Lowry in 1886 in signing
the local option law on the statute
books. The pen has been in the Gus
tody of Bishop Galloway for twenty
two years. After the prohibition bill
is signed the pen will be presented to
the Hall Of Fame.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
BOY
BADLY INJURED
SU5IETTE JOHNSON THROWN
FROM HIS HORSE WHILE OUT
RIDING AND HIS ARM BROKEN
BY THE FALL.

Sublette Johnson, the little son of
Mr. and Mrs. VIM r Johnson, was
thrown from his pony yesterday af-
teTnoob as he VAS out riding, and one
arm was broken. The injury is below
the elbow. and while it is very painful
and will cOnfine him to his home for
some time, it is not considered very
serious
1t has been the custom of the boy TO
go riding each afternoon. Yesterday
he was in the eastern suburbs and
was galloping his pony at a rather fast
pace when the animal struck a barb
ed wire fence which the rider had not
noticed The pony came to a sudden
stop when it struck the fence and
threw the rider over its head
AS soon as the accident became
known to the parents a physician was
summoned and the injured member
treated. Last night the little fellow
was resting easy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
Some Thoughts on
the Convict System

There is much food for thought In
the following editorial expression Oh
the Bradentown Herald:
1T is urged that convicts must not
be kept idle, that they must earn
their living. that the people should
not he taxed to feed and clothe an
army of criminals. and so forth and so
forth.
Let us see how this works, The
state arrests a young fellow, who,
let us say, in a drunken quarrel, has
sta bbed a companion. He is hurried
away to prison. He Is brought into
eourt, tried and convicted. He is sent
10 prison for FIVE years, or for ten
years, or for life. All the while a
Young wife and half dozen little
children are left without their natu-
raj protector and support. They hud-
die together in q corner of the court
room. They hear the lawyers yaWp-
They listen to the verdict. The young
father is bundled of in one direction
In chains. The young family is turn
cd of in another in tears. The state
takes the time the. earnings of the
one TO itself, leaving the other to
starFe The mother dies of despair.
The boys grow up thieves. The girls
grow up harlots- The taxpayer is pro-
tected. The criminal classes are re-
plenished. Is it not damnable? Does
not the society which tolerateS such
monstrosities deserve all the evils its
entails upon itself2 The state has no
right TO take that mans labor from
his aTife and children and give them
no equivalent. II should punish the
guilty. not the innocent. Every dol
lar that is diverted in this way from
the natural needs of the helpless to
the uses of the public is base blood
money that should and does carry
with il the curse of God"
The treatment that state shall ac-
cord to convicted criminals is, and
has been for years, subject for Sc
rious consideration in every civilized
nzed country. The best system in
any state in the union has its faults,
and there is no doubt that some states
have better prison regulations than
others. The most that we can hope
for at all soon is that the legislature
of Florida will see to it that our state
shall not have what may be counted
among the worst convict systems.
II would be great step in advance
II some means could be devised where
by the evils complained of BY the
Bradentown paper could be at least
partially obviated. AS that paper irti-
mates, too little thought thas been
given by our lawmakers to the help.
ones left at home when the con-
vict is put to work for the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
MANY HEARD
STRONG
REV. JNo. A. WRAY HAD AS HIS
SUBJECT LAST NIGHT, "WHgTH-
Err OR WHERE WILL YOU SPEND
YOUR ETERNITY" WHICH WAS
LISTENED TO WITH INTEREST.

Rev. Jno. A. Wray preached 10 a
large and interested congregation at
the open air services conducted at
the East Hill Baptist church last
night, having as his subject Whittier
or Where Will You Spend Your Eter-
nity?"
The speaker handled his subject in
mastery manner, and the large
congregation listened with intense in
terest throughout the discourse, which
was a particularly able effort
This afternoon there will be a SER
vice at 4 o'clock, and at O'Clock the
evening services will be held. At
this Mr. Wray will have as his sub
ject why l am a Baptist" but in de-
livering this sermon he will not touch
upon other religions or speak in any
manner which may offend those of
other denominations.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
McDAVID.
Special to The Journal.


McDavid, Fla. July Friday, June
Goth inst, Mr. c. H. Johnson gave to
small crowd a trip TO Mineral
Springs on his gasoline launch. In
the crowd were Mr.. and Mrs w. P
Bowman and children, Mrs C. H.
Johnson and children, Miss Myrtle
Bryars, Misses Mamie Mobiles and
Jennie Penton, Messrs. Pearl. John
son. and SeaTles. They arrived at the
Springs at ten o'clock and were soon
out on the river drawing in the finny
tribe. AT 1880 table was spread
with bountifUl supply of good things
to eat, plenty of fish and watermel-
Ons. and each one enjoyed the feast
Bathing in the mineral water was
quite a treat TO the young folks. At
4 O'Clock the crowd took the launch
back to McDavid ferry On arrival
there the snag boat was anchored
for the night and all went on board
Aterward they landed with three
cheers for Mr.. Johnson and his
launch.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Bowman and
Misses Matte and Eva Bowman
spent the day Sunday very pleasant
ly with friends at Cottage. Hill While
there they took in the children's and
flag day exercises, which they en-
JONeO very III tlSH
Mrs. L. G. Brewton and son, John,
made a flying trip to Atmore Friday.
Arthur Brewton, a night guard of
the convict camp, is home with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brewton,
for a few days.
A fine nine-pound boy made his ar
rival to stay and brighten the home
of Mr. and Mrs. H. A Lees.
Miss Jennie PentOn, of Coon Hill,
is the guest os Miss Mamie Mobiles.
Misses Mertie Lee and Ruby Agnes
Bowman have returned home, after a
few days visit with their grand
mother at BOWmanSville
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Fowler, of No
limo, were the guests of Mr.. r. NJ.
Bowman's family Sunday.
Rev. r. VI. Jackson will fill his
regular appointment at BOgia Sun.
day
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
ATTEMPTED To
ASSAULT LADY
EDWARD HAMMEI, A NEGRO, BE-
CAME BOLD AND ENDEAVoRED
TO ASSAULT MRS. J. A. LOWRY
MAN WAS ARRESTED AND is
NOW IN JAIL.

Edward Hammel, a negro about 20
years of age, became bold yesterday
morning and attempted TO assault
Mrs. J. A Lowry, of No Sd East
Gregory street, as that lady was pass
ing along North AlcdniZ street, near
Wright. The negro was captured,
running under the residence of w. a.
D'AIembeTte. where he was held I'M
I'll officers arrived
Mrs Lowry was going from her
home to East Hill when the negro,
whom she did not see owing to the
ties, stepped out and accOsted her in
a most insulting manner, and then at
tempted To grasp her. She screamed
and this attracted the attention of
Captain Mayo, residing on East Bel
mont street. The latter Immediately
started for the black, and was Joined
in the chase by u. r. McKinnon and
+. f. Van Alst- The negro fled. and
as he soon saw he would be captured,
ran into the yard of W. A D'Alem-
beTte, where he took refuge under the
house. Capt. Mayo secured a revolv-
er, and with the two young men held
the negro under the house until pO-
lice headquarters could be communi-
Gated with officer Yniestra arrived
on the scene within about ten min
IteS, and the negro was placed under
Arrest. A large crowd congregated
about the place, attracted by the
chase after the negro
The negro was turned over to the
county authorities and was docketed
on a serious charge.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
VOX POPULI
MARTANNA MAN SUGGESTS
THIRD PRIMARY BE HE'LL
Mariana, Fla, July 1, 1908.

Mariana, Fla, July 1, 1908.
Editor Pensacola Journal.
Mr.. KehOe's Iettrs to Mr.. Mays that
appeared in The Journal Sunday and
also today would appear to the gen.
raj public as being perfectly fair for
either candidate.
The proposition he makes to cast
out all Illegal votes and diminish from
eacn one according TO the number o.
votes received by each would seem to
be fair, but a little case of my own
will show that this cannot be done and
do justice to every qualified voter
without first seeing every one who
seemed to cast an illgal vote and see
If he can show registration certificate
and poll tax receipt
When ] went to vote on the 18th of
May my name did not appear on the
registration book and it necessitated
my getting up my poll tax receipt.
etc. Of course it was only an error
of the registration officer in copying
the books as 1 registered about five
years ago.
In the last primary / acted as, one
o. the inspectors and / found several
cases Just as my own and of course
it would be found that way all over
the district and it would be unjust
to us who voted legally, and don't ap-
pear that way, to have our votes cast
out
i am sure such votes were cast in
every precinct in the district and |
think the only way for justice on both
sides is for a third primary and an
officer placed at each voting place 40
see that all vote according to the pri-
mary laws.
The average voter is interested in
hrs vote counting and it would be u
great injustice to him for his Vota -
be cast out on account of errors by
some one else.
". A McANULTY.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
The Bishops Avoidance.

1t is the man who looks for trouble
WAC generally finds 1t. When Bishop
Dudley was about to transfer the field
CT his 1abors to Kentucky, some Of
his friends were inclined to remon
strate.
$50 you are really going to Ken
tucky?" said one of these.
Yes, indeed" replied the bishop.
But do you know what kind OF a
state that is2D inquired the anxious
one. Why. | saw in the paper that
IN Kentucky town one man killed
aother dead for just treading on 2
dog. What are you going to do in q
place like that2'
Well, replied the bishop calmly,
Il am not going to tread on a dog. =
Raleigh News and Observer.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
MILLIGAN.
Special to The Journal.


Miligan, Fla, July lit is an
nounced with much regret that the
firm of Lester Drug Co., after being
in business here for about one year,
have packed their goods and are hav-
ing them shipped 10. Iron City, Ga,
where they expect to operate a first
class drug business in the future.
A L. Rowe and wife, of Chipley
arrived last night, and expect to make
this their future home.
Kelly Seasons and J. ID. Carkhuff,
of Bombay. Fla, came over Saturday
night and were present at Children's
Day services held at the Methodist
church Sunday Their assistance to
the choir was greatly appreciated.
Miss Mary Dudley, who has been
teaching the Baggett Creek School,
pear this place, left for her home at
NewbeTry. Fla, last night.
A. l.. Garrett and G.. w. Moore, Jr.,
made a business trip to Pensacola to-
day.
Several of our people are making
preparations for a grand fish fry as a
part of the Fourth of July celebration
which will be given near this place.
A grand time is expected.
J. w Garrett, Jr-, and J. B. Cobb
were among the visitors to Milton yes
terday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-07-02
THE GEM MAY
ENTER RACES
ALLIE RIERA'S FAST LAUNCH TO
LEAVE FOR MOBILE TODAY
AND MAY GO INTO THE RACES
AT THAT PLACE ON FOURTH
OF JULY.

Allie Riera's fast racing launch. the
Gem, may enter the races in Mobile
on the fourth of July. The trim
little yacht will leave today for thai
city. provided tIe weather is favor.
able, and besides the owner will have
aboard w. A. Durham and John w
Walter.
1t has been stated that boats from
various cities are tC be in Mobile on
the fourth to enter the races. and j.
possible it is the desire o. the owner
to enter the Gem in one or more OF
the races. III the vessel is entered
there is no doUbt but that she will
give a good account of herself. as she
Is considered one of the fastest boats
of her class in gulf waters.