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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

Friday the mortal remains of the
late lamented Charles Fitzgerald
We're laid to rest In the Cederlawn
cemetery, in the western part OF
Jackson. and nothing that could be
done to pay tribute to the dead and
demonstrate the genuine sympathy
for the living was lacking. Never in
the history of this city was there
such outpouring of the people at a
funeral ceremony, and not only the
people of ten city, but of the state.
many coming from distant parts so
pay their respects to the memory OF
a true friend, helper and benefac-
tor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
State Dogs win Not Go.

Speaking on the subject of track
ing-hounds, or blood-hounds, Cover
nor Noel stated that he, like his pre-
decessor, has had many calls for the
States dogs to assist in tracking uee-
Iing criminals. 1t frequently has hap
,pened, he states, that so much time
has elapsed before the dogs reach
the scene at which they are wanted
20 pick up the scent that they are
of little avail. THE law provides, .
said Governor Noel, for the pur-
chase of such dogs by every county,
SO as to have been convenient; and
this is what they will have to rely on,
Sdnless the dogs are obtained from
detective agencies hereafter
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
TIPPING IN BOHEMIA.
Even the Street Car Conductor Gets
Tips-Pay for Privilege Of
SArvin0


Even the Street Car Conductor Gets
Tips-Pay for Privilege Of
Serving.
In the city OF Prague tip to the
tramway conductor Is considered the
rigueur. The orthodox tip consists Of
but two heller, or two-tenths Of :
penny, yet as strap hanging II al
lowed for IN considering the carry
Ing capacity Of the car the conduc-
tors should have got goodly pocket
full of the minimum coin by each
days end.
Tipping, it was ascertained in an
other OF Bohemia's larger towns, Is
so fully recognized that the head
waiter at Z cafe pays rent for his
post. supplies all the journals for the
coffee room and looks after the 9TH
er walters, and then makes an In
come larger than that of q university
professor-all out of his tips.
After supper at one of the delight
full open air cafes OF the capital 1t
was found that approximately one
should give a half krone (fivepence)
to the head waiter who took payment,
twopence to the under waiter who
brought the viands. and halfpenny
to the boy who brought-and even
brought again as one glass was fin.
isher-the beer.-London Chronicle.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Maps Being Printed.

Topographic maps of the Jackson
and Florence quadrangles, recently
completed by the Mississippi geolog-
ical commission and the United
States survey, are now in process of
printing, proof sheets having been
forwarded to DR.. A. F. Crider, state
geologist. These qadrangle surveys,
which include the country snrround-
ing Jackson and that territory be-
tween this city and the southern por-
ton of Rankin county, from the be-
ginning of what will eventually be a
complete typographical survey of the
state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Separate Accommodations.

At the next session of the legis-
lature DR.. T. j. Mitchell, superinten-
dent of the Mississippi Insane hos
pital, will submit report suggest
'ng that the negro insane of the state
be separated from the white patients
and that a separate institution for
the treatment of negroes be estab-
lished, located ON state property in
the delta. DrGMitchell says that the
negro insane are more susceptible to
diseases of infectious nature, trans
mitting their ills, especially tubercu-
losis, to the white patients.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Plan For Canning Factory,

Several prominent Hattiesburg cit
|5zens, including 7. S. Jackson, w. M.
'Conner and F. w. Foote, are solicit
ing subscriptions to the capital stock
bOf a big canning factory, which it is
proposed to have in operation early
next year. Organization will be eff
sfected before that time, however, so
hat campaign can be inaugurated
among the farmers of the surround
Eng territory for the growing of fruits
and vegetables. The new industry
will have capacity sufficient to put
IMP fruits and vegetables aggregating
as value of 100000 a year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

I Lynn H. Dinkins the purchaser of
khe Southern Light and Traction Co.,
d Natchez, comprising the electric
light and gas plants, and six miles
electric street railway, sold by or
of the court on account of writ
custer, the company having been
szeclared trust, will transfer the
htire holdings to the Louisiana Rail
way Company. The consideration
said to be $4,000 cash, s40,650
tock, and the assumption of $780,
zoo mortgage. The new company is
omiciled in New Orleans.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
LARGE CANNING INDUSTRY
Many Farmers will be Stock
Holders
BIG DAMAGE SUIT IS INSTITUTED
Three Machinery Manufactures Es-
tablish Branch Offices. To Float
Sewerage Bonds in the
East. Oil Discovered.
Branch Establishments.

Thre of the largest machinery
manufacturing houses of Chattanoo-
ga, Tenn, established branch depots
and Offices in Hatiesburg. They are
the Wheelan Machine Works, Chatta-
nooga Machine Works and the Eagle
Saw Company, all manufacturing saw
mill machinery. Bob Wellborn, of
Ellisville, will be manager for all
three of the companies. An immense
warehouse has been constructed and
"a stock of machinery vaued at about
$4,000 will be kept on hand. 1t is
said that the three companies did a
business aggregating about 100000
in he Hattiesburg territory last year
and that the branch warehouse and,
selling agency is established to save
freight charges and to get into closer
touch with the saw mills.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Children Released From Mill.

The textile mills at Wesson are
complying with the child labor law
to the letter. Nine children were
found engaged in the mills under IL
years of age and were discont.H.cd
Children between the ages of IL and
16 years are employed by the par
ents' consent and work under the
ten-hour system, 1913 being thus en-
gagged.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Delegates to Good Roads Day.

Governor Noel has responded to
the invitation and request of the of
ticials of the Louisiana State FAIR
association, 70 Shreveport, who have
designated Nov. as Good Roads
DAY, which will be under the imme-
plate auspices of the Louisiana State
congress of Mothers, that he appoint
as delegates representing Mississippi
lone aldy and gentleman. The gov
Iernor, has designated Mr.. and Mrs.
10. A. Wilson of Lexington, who are
well known and highly connected in
|Shr8veport, and are also deeply in
|teSested in all matters pertaining to
the upbuilding of their state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Death. s. Cannot Be Cured

byiocal applications as theycannot reach tn
diseased portion of the ear. here is only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by consti-
tutional remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
nflamed ondision Of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
famed you have arumbling sound or imper-
feet hearing. and when 1t is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless heinlam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, lie airing will
be destroyed forever Nine cases out of ten
ale caused bycatarrh, which il nothingbutan
infamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case ofDeafness( caused bycatarrh )that can
not be cured by Hall sCatarrh Cure Send for
circulars free. F.J.CHENEY 4 Co, Toledo, o.
so by Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Murder in First Degree.

The Grand Jury took final adjourn
ment at Jackson, but before doing so
returned an indictment against Will
liam A. Sorsby for the murder of
Charles Fitzgerald, the crime being
designated as murder In the first de-
gree There was ample testimony
before the jury and no doubt is felt
that the indictment is well taken,
and, Furthermore, it is believed it
would be sustained ON trial.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Our Prison Population.

Secretary Yerger, who is also Reg
istrar of the Penitentiary Board of
Trustees. has compiled his monthly
summary of prison population to be
submitted to the Board at It's meet
ing next Tuesday. Tile statistics show
decrease in the total of prisoners
on hand Of seven since the end Of
August, or the difference between
1.430 In August and 1,423 at the
end Of September, the number last
month having topped the record.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Parent Wants Heavy Damage.

y The first of what promises to be-
Dme long list of damage suits
gainst the Yazoo and Mississippi Val
IL railroad on account OF personal
njuries sustained In the Clarksdale
nreck on Sept. 4, has been filed In
azoo county BY the family of Miss
kmber Russell. one of the three pas
sengers killed.
The suit is for $4,000, and was
fought BY the father and sister of
IL deceased.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Decrease i'm Assessment.

Under a special act of the legisla-
ture a re-assessment of the lands in
Pamela county has recently been
completed, and the roll as made out
has reached the auditors depart
ment, which shows slight decrease
since that of 1906 was made. At the
last assessment the total value of all
realty in the county was $3.752,5O0,
while that just completed places the
valuation at $3.50 less, $3,747,32O.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

The Kinds county grand Jury has
returned indictments against all OF
the social clubs in Jackson having
buffet attachments at which liquor
is dpisensedn amfwy pan an annnn
is dispensed. The list of true bills
includes the Elks, Owls, Eagles and
Beavers, the indictments being re-
turned against the organizations and
not the individual members who
comprise several hundred of the lead
ing citizens of the community.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Lumber Company Sold.

Papers have been signed under the
terms of which the property of the
Williamsburg Lumber Company,
whose central plant is at Collins,
passes into the hands of the Silverton
Company of New York. The consid-
Grafton is $500, eco, and the deal in
cludes not only the timber holdings
but lease of the sawmill plant and
live stock and commissary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
One Fare Rate To Reunion.

Through the activity and interest
of Captain John A. Webb, Confed-
crate Veteran and Railroad Commits
sioner, the railroads operating in
Mississippi have agreed on one
fare plus rs cents rate from all parts
OF the state to Greenwood. for the
occasion of the reunion of the Mis-
sissippi Division of United Confeder-
ate Veterans.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Lumber Min Starts I'm.

The Ten-Mile Lumber Company
situated on the line of the Gulf and
chip Island railroad, resumed opera
IONS after shut down of many
Alonths. The plant, which is owned
ind operated by ]. r. Pratt and 9TH
RS has daily capacity of about 49,
Zoo feet.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
EmoIuments of superintendent.

An interesting question is involved
1 in a query Addressed to Attorney
General Fletch,S regarding the emo
lluments of the c, 9nty superintendent
AOf education, and the extent to which
Iif any. his duties and emoluments in
IAN outside capacity, conflict with the
official duties of the office to which
he was elected. To this query the
Attorney General replied: Upon the
whole statute, | am of the opinion
that if county superintendent re-
ceives more than $4,000 he must
devote his entire time to the work
of teh office, subject to his right, if
a minister, to discharge the func-
tons of his sacred office, provided
such duties do not conflict with the
necessary performance of official ,du-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
HIS SKIN TROUBLES CURED.
First Had Itching Rash-Threatened
Later With Blood-Poison In Leg
Relied IN Cuficura Remedies


about twelve or fifteen years ago had
a breaking-out, and it itched, and stung so
badly that could not have any peace be-
cause Of it. Three doctors did not help me.
Then used some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura
Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent and be-
gan to get better right away They cured
me and have not been bothered with the
itching since, to amount to anything.
About two years ago had Ia grippe and
pneumonia which left me with pain in
my side. Treatment ran it into my leg,
which then swelled and began to break out.
The doctor was afraid it would turn to
blood-poison. / used his medicine but it
did no good, then used the Cuticura
Remedies three times and cured the break
ing-out on my leg. j. F. Hennen, Milan,
No.. May Is. 1907"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Discovery of Coal OIL Wells.

Considerable interest at Rodney
prevails as the result of the probable
discovery of coal oil there Mr.. Hay
wood OF Beaumont and Jennings, has
leased a quantity of land. He will
commence boring in about thirty
days. There are several natural wells
in this section and they are expect
ed to develop wonderfully.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Up
the System

Take the Old Standard Grove 8
Tastelcss Chill Tonic. You know what
you are taking. The formula Is plain
ly printed on every bottle. showing i:
Is simply Quinine and Iron in a TASTE
less form. and the most effectual FORM
For grown people and children. soc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08
Man ana Beast Ailke

Those who have suffered the agony
Of eye afdictions can appreciate the
blessing to humanity In DR.. Nitchell'o
famous Eye Salve. introduced Is
this region In 1649 1t IL found IN al
well regulated homes. Not alone
mankind but dumb animals know IT.
comforts. sMitchell's Eye Salve. 3Sc,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

To be a lightning calculator all
that Is necessary to take a few les
sons from the gas meter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

A statistical friend Of mine has com
puted that there are 98,645 ways
of separating fool and his money,
and then some.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthing, softenst hegunj, reduces iniamma.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

Even the man who shutters should
be able to speak "a good word for
himself once in while.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

The back is the handspring OF
woman's organism. It quickly calls
attention to trouble by aching. II
tells, with other symptoms, such as
nervousness, headache, pains in the
loins, weight in the lower part OF
the body, that a woman's feminine
organism needs immediate attention.
In such cases the one sure remedy
which speedily removes the cause,
and restores the feminine organism
to a healthy, normal condition is
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

A virtuous man never blows his
own horn. In fact a virtuous man is
generally too poor to own one.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

The average man is almost as
proud of his first baby as he is OF
his first automobile.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

1 Hicks Capudine Cures W0men's
Monthly Pains, Backache, Nervousness,
and Headache. It's Liquid Effects imme,
diately. Prescribed by physicians with best
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

II you want q lot for your money
60 to real estate dealer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

It is almost as easy to give advice
as to reject it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

Hicks Capudine Cures Headache,
Whether from colds, heat, stomach or
nervous troubles No Accetanilid or dan
gerous drugs. It's liquid and acts imme-
diately. Trial bottle lOc. Regular sizes
CSC. and Soc. at all druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-10-08

We learn to do by doing. Also by
being done.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-15
NEWS OF THE
UNIVERSITY
Students in Electricity are
Installing Telephone Ser
vice Throughout the Col
lege - Prof. Rolls Has
Held Several Farmers In
stitute Meetings Lately
Personal Items, Etc.
sneciaI 20 rhe IournaI.

Gainesville, Fla, Jan. 1.-THE
Christmas holidays are over and
everybody at the University has be-
gun the long period OF work that lies
ahead. Most Of the old students are
back, some new ones have enrolled.
and all are taking up their studies N
an energetic manner.
DR.. Sledd attended the state educa-
tional association at st. Petersburg;
the association accepted his. invita-
ton to hold its next meeting III
Gainesville. 1t is hoped that many
teachers of the state will attend, and
besides enjoying the benefits OF tna
educational rally, will see the univer-
sity, and learn more of what IT Is
doing.
A telephone system, connecting the
different sections of the building,
used for recitation rooms and labo-a-
tories, also connecting with the OH
ces, dormitory, experiment station,
farm and garden is being installed ,oy
the class in electrical engineering I'M
der the direction of Dr. Benton.
The trees are being planted in the
orchard of the college farm. Major
Floyd and his class in horticulture
have selected the trees and are SUI
perintending their planting. The or
chard comprises two and one-hah
acres, and will contain the leading
varieties of fruit trees that do well in
Florida.
The Tuesday morning talk before
the students this week was made by
DR.. Crow. His subject was Student
Life in German Universities. Some
marked differences between life
there and in the American uni yersi-
ties were pointed out. The lecture
proved quite interesting to those pres
ent. DIR. Crow also 1ectured % A
large and appreciative audience at
the Gainesville graded and high
school on Thursday afternoon.
DR.. FIint's paper before the Athe-
naeum club last Friday evening was
on 1.-The Panama Canal" DR.. Film
served as a hospital physician on the
canal zone during, the past summer
vacation, and therefore speaks know
ingly of the conditions and work
being done there His lecture on
1.-The Panama Canal" illustrated by
stereopticon views will be given at
several places this winter as one of
the numbers of the University Exten-
ton Course.
Lieut.. Ball is preparing lecture
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-15

the audience tried their best to re-
strain the mad rush for the stage
when the fire started. The throngs
surrounding the burning structure
were apparently unconscious of the
danger from falling walls Many par
ents who had children in the opera
house were passing to and fro, al
most maddened by the awful sight
The agony OF some of the women
and children who were rescued was
pitiful, Many were trampled before
they reached the windows and fell
rather vthan jump to the streeI.
Many have fractured limbs. One child
had both legs and arms broken.
Others skulls are fractured.
The physicians in some cases have
to forbid patients from beng seen,
SO awful are the hurts. But the
searchers were frantic. One father
who had his right arm horribly
burned refused attendance until he
should find his wife. He hunted
among the injured until he dropped
fainting from exhaustion
Survivors Story.
Reuben MISSIONER, living near Boy
ertown, who escaped, said: 81 had a
front seat. Thank God I did not
bring my wife and daughters as / in
tended to. AT least thirty girls and
boys were on the stage engaged in
a march while many more were bring.
ing the scenes. The machine was
apparently operating smoothly. Then,
without warning, there was a terri.
Bile explosion that shook the building.
l heard a sound of flying glass as
several windows were knocked out
in the rear. There was no TINA for
even thought
Jumped Over FootIisi1ts.
Those on the stage jumped over
the footlights into the audience. /
was knocked over and fell sprawling.
At least fifty tried to escape py an
exit but were held back by the crowd
which damned the stairway. The
fire first consumed the fiimsy seen
cry, then came toward the crowd like
great wave. l yelled to the pao-
pie for order and was swept from my
feet again. Then regular bedlam was
let loose and the suffocating smoke
felled men, women and children N
it's path. The flames did the rest.
crawled to a window as best j
oculd, broke the panes and dropped
to the ground below. Little children
fell to the floor like flies, and women
wept as they saw death approaching,
with no relief at hand l tried to
save several, but they appeared b.
wildered and resisted my efforts. The
entire crowd seemed bent on making
for the stairway, and there is where
they made a mistake"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-15
RAILROAD MEN
re- INSTATEO
Conductor N. o. Atchison
and Flagrnan Conner
Back at Work.

Information reached the city yes
terday from Louisville to the effect
that Conductor n. o. Atchison and
F1agman Buck" Connor had been
re-instated, and will be put back to
work in their old positions on the
system as soon as the papers in the
case reach the city.
The conductor and fiagman were
let out of the employ of the road sew
eral months ago on account OF a
wreck on the NJ. & M. division. They
were IN charge of the Mobile and
Pensacola accommodation train, which
was run into by a freight, and they
were at the time held to be respon-
sible for the accident Later devel-
opments showed the two men not TO
be as much at fault as at first thought,
and the matter was taken up with
the general manager by the Order of
Railway Conductors, with the result
That the two men have been rein
stated
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-15

on the stairway or by Jumping from
the windows of the burning structure.
OF this number a score were fatally
injured and at least a half dozen sue
cumbed to their injuries after being
hurried to the hospital. The bodies
of some of the dead we're burned to
a crisp. Others were burned until
they resembled mummies. OF others,
only the skeletons VIII ever be found:
Relief Service.
The Pottstown relief corps did re-
lief service. They improvised stretch
ers to carry away the wounded who
leaped from the windows Some of
these wounded landed, with their gar.
ments blazing and the fire had to be
extinguished before they could be
cared for. One woman had her hair
entirely burned from her head and
her clothing was in flames when she
reached the street. She died in one
of the hospitals. 1t is reported that
many could have been saved who
pefished in the flames if the cooler
heads had prevailed at the time the
tank exploded. Half a dozen men in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-01-15
Resolutions Passed Upon the
Convict Camp After
Investigation.
TWO VOTING PLACES CANNOT
BE ESTABLISHED IN ONE ELEc-
TIoN DISTRICT, AND BOARD IS
TO MEET IN SPECIAL SESSION
TO CONSIDER THE DIVISION.

In the opinion of the Board of
County Commissioners some improve
ments are needed at the county con-
Wet camp, which was investigated
Monday by the board, and resolutions
calling for these Improvements TO be-
made at as early date as possible,
were passed at the regular monthly
meeting of the board held last ntglt
Chairman Merritt presided and Cam
missioners Clopton, Davis, Roberts
and Steward were present.
Bonds Approved.
Immediately after converting. the
notary public bonds OF j. G. Porter,
C. w. Forum and r. G. Stanton were
presented and approved, while the ap-
plication of W. s. Norman for q
license to sell liquors was ordered to
take its usual course.
Resolutions Adopted.
Commissioner Steward introduced
the following resolution regarding the