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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
BIRDS0NG GETS Sentence
With Head Bowed in Grief He
Hears Verdict of Jury.
REPORT OF DRAINAGE COMMITTEE
Boil Weevil Special Attracts Hun.
dreds to Hear Experts. Mer-
chant Shoots Prominent
Physician.

State Auditor E. j. Smith has is
sued compilation of the statements
of the State banks doing business in
Mississippi, showing their condition
on Nov. 81, as compared with the
compilation showing condition OF
banks on June 2, last on which date
these institutions submitted their
statements:
During the period from JuEe to
Nov. 81 the number of banks in
creased from 316 to 321. Aggre-
gate resources increased from $685.
SOC, 863.75 to $63,415,502.36, or So
SAB, 1852. Capital stock invested in
the business increased from $12,-
496,911.50 to $12, ,475.50, or
about $4,000, TINS practically rep
resenting the capital stock of the
five new banks formed during the
period.
Loans and discounts increased
from $3S,56O,3S5.50 to $39,610.-
29120, or a little more than ST.
100000, thus giving evidence that
the banks did little to increase their
loans during the summer and au-
tumn period, but booked nearly all
advances during the early part of
the year
Overdrafts, however, increased
from $2,661,3 81.57 to $6,428,336.-
OS, or about 100000.
Amounts due from other banks
increased from ,446,S6S.25 to So
360,827.30, or almost $2,000,000.
Individual deposits subject to
check increased from $31,764,190.7
to SIS, or nearly $4,-
100000; and time certificates of de-
posits increased from S3,567 ,269.93
TO $3,715, 6032O. Undivided profits
on Nov 81 were s2,209,021.4S, and
on this sum dividends for the year
will be declared.
The statement, in the opinion Of
the Auditor, is in all respects vecy
satisfactory, and shows that the state
banks are in healthy condition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Negro Tramp Hurt.

Ace Hamilton, negro, was the
victim of serious accident at Hat
tiesburg. In attempting to board
the south-bound local freight Ham
ilton lost his footing and was bragg
ed some distance and dropped off at
a long trestle. The box cars struck
him with great force and his foot
and both legs were horribl. acer-
ated. He was carried to the South
Mississippi Infirmary and portion
of his foot amputated.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Preparing Course of Study.

A committee Of prominent educa-
tors appointed by Prof. j. n Pow
ers, State Superintendent of Educa-
ton, is now at work on the prepara-
ton of course of study for the coun
ty agricultural high schools through
is being done at the Starkville Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College, and
the educational systems of number
of other states are being ransacked
for the purpose of getting the best
from each.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Broke the Record.

Jake King, living two miles west
of Hattiesburg, had singular ex-
perience Sunday. At IL o'clock a.
m. he was married, at p. m. he
was baptized and at o'clock was
received init full fellowship of the
Baptist church. The marriage oc-
Cured in Hattiesburg at the home of
his brother, Rev. T. C. King, of Pur-
Wis, brother of the groom, officiat-
ing. The bride was Miss Annie Lou
Quick, daughter of j A. Quick, who
was recently injured in lie New Or
leans and Northeastern Railroad
wreck near New Orleans.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
WnDS ON SICk-BED.

Macon, Miss. While lying on a
sick bed in local hotel, Mrs Lucrece
Goodwin Rogers of Bear Station, Del,
was married to her attorney, Charles
D. Stockley of Wilmington, who ac-
companied her here to look after her
large landed interests. Mrs. Rog-
ers is the widow of the late Theod-
ore Rogers. nephew of the head of
the Rogers Locomotive Works. She
is several years the senior of Stock
ley.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.

r. S. Merrill, President, Walter
Weaver Vice President
Jackson, Miss.-P. S. Merrill of
this city was unanimously elected
president of the Cotton States base
ball league at the meeting of the
league directors Saturday, and Col.
Walter Weaver of Columbus, vice
president. Mr.. Merrill was presi-
dent of the Capital City Association
last season. He is thirty-five years
old, native OF pennsylvania, and
member of the big lumber firm of
u. B. Merrill & Brother, as we'll as
several smaller lumber concerns. He
is graduate of Harvard and play
ed on the baseball team of that in
stitu.lon.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
FOUR ,GRAFTERs SENTENCED.
Two Years in Penitentiary and $500
Fine.

Harrisburg, Pa.-John Fl. Sander
son, contractor for the furnishing of
the new state capitol; ex-Auditcr
Gen. w. p. Snyder; ex-State Treas
urer w. l.. Mathues, and ex-Superin
tendent of Public Grounds and Build
ings Jas. NJ. Shumaker, convicted O.
conspiracy to defraud the state il
the first Of. the cases growing out
the capital scandal. were sentence
to two years in the penitentiary and
to pay $500 fine and costs
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
RAISE NEW POINT Or LAW.
Right of Defendant, Once Convict,
to Testify Challenged.

Danville, Va.-After the Common
wealth had rested it's case in the trial
of w. Belt Samuels, for the murder
of Sheriff Willir m V. Flanagan, the
defense called the prisoner as their
first witness. At this juncture a
unique point in law was raised, Com
nonwealth Attorney Thomas Ham
lin contend that, owing to the fact
that Samuels had previously been
here of perjury, he was disqualified
as a witness and could not testify
even in his own behalf Court adj
journed before deciding this ques-
ton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
MINING BROKER SHOT.
inventor Claims He Was rying to
Defraud Him, Uses Pistol.

New York.-Followin an alterca-
ton over an alleged debt of $3.50
incurred in connection with the f.
nancing Of an electric vibrating COM
pany of which he was treasurer,
Henry B, Suydam, mining stock
broken, member of the curb stock
market was shot in his Office at 80
Broad street by John c.. Lumsden,
an inventor Suydam was probably
fatally wounded. Lumsden claimed
that the money N question was due
him and that an attempt was being
made to defraud him of 1t.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
New Levee board Formed.

The Vicksburg- BRUNSWICK Levee
Board, a $4,000 company was for
mally organized. A board of di-
rectors of five prominent citizens was
appointed by Chairman W. Thomas
Kose and committee to solicit
stock subscriptions. A chal ter has
been obtained and a fourteen mile
levee will be built to protect about
one-half million acres of land near
Vicksburg.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Charged With Larceny of Buggy.

Andrew Webb, white man, was
placed in jail at Waynesboro, charg-
ed with shooting henry Walker.
Webb is also under bond for his ap-
pearance before the next grand jul
ry, charged with the larceny of a
buggy. Webb's trial has not yet
been set.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK.
Season OF Prosperity is Forecasted
for Wall Street Employees.

New York.-It will be far differ
ent Christmas this year than thai
which prevailed last year in the f.
nancial district. In the brokers' OF
fees the strings of money bags vii
be loosened, and the hearts of tbt
employees mace glad. Old employee
will not turn homeward wi empty
pockets. They will go romping, the
size of the gifts more than making up
for what was held from them las
year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
INDECENT PUBLICATIONS.
Appeal to the Press by the Comet.
of Jewish Women.


of Jewish Women.
New York. -The Council of lew
ish Women, through DR.. Cornelio II.
Kahn, Chairman of the Committee
on Purity of the Press has ISIS an
appeal to newspapers for the eiimi-
nation of indecent details in the pub
lished evidence at muir er and di-
vorce trials. The appeal states that
many prominent individuals and So
cieties support the movement. Special
request is made for a consey vative
dealing with the present Hams MUIR
der trial in order to safeguard our
homes and our children from the
demoralizing influence of prurient de-
tails"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Wife Accused.

1t is alleged that Aaron Butler, a
negro, mysteriously shot in the back
at Meridian, received the wound at
the hands of his wife. The fact that
the negro belonged to the Odd Fell
lows and carried insurance on his
life led to the arrest of the woman
when the proofs were made of the
mans death.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
FATHERS LAST CHRISTMAS.
Sad Story of Little Four-Year-OId
Chicago GIRL.

Chicago.-For weeks little Marga-,
ret O'Leary aged four years and six
months has been saving her pennies
to buy her father Christmas pres
ent She had denied herself candy
and even visits to a 5-cent theatre.
She has presented the Christmas gift,
but in manner not dreamed OF. Il
is wreath of flowers and is placed
on casket. The wreath encircles
letters formed out of blossoms which
SPELL these words: "Papa's last
Christmas present" Her father met
death at railroad crossing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
DEATHS ARE SUSPICIOUS.
Examination Regarding Deaths in
Kelleher Family To Be Made.

Somerville, Mass.-Pending the
resuI. of an examination as to the
sanity of Mrs. Mary Kelleher of this
city, now in Jail at Cambridge, Dis
trict Attorney Haggins has ordered
an investigation into the cause of the
deaths of six members of Mrs. Kelle-
hers family during the last three
years. The specific charge against
Mrs. Kelleher is that of arson, but
the police called the attention of the
district attorney to the reports which
We're in circulation as to the deaths
in her family 1t Is said insurance
on the lives of the deceased we're
paid to Mrs. Kelleher.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
ONE KILLED, OTHER TO DIE.
Deadly Shooting ARRAY in Pike
County.

Magnolia, Miss.-A chance meet
ing of Frank and Price Newman and
Tynt, Ben and James McClendon,
farmers, at Glading, a small town
near here, when a quarreI between
the two families was renewed, re-
sulting in a shooting affray which
trminated in The killing of Frank
Newman and the mortal wounding
of Tynt McClendon. The differences
are said to have had their origin in
the burning of a store at Glading,
several weeks ago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
NEGROES KILL MERCHANT.
And Wound His Brother, Enraget
Posses in Pursuit of Them.

Hampton, Ark.-Charles Abbott
merchant of this place was shot
and killed, and his brother, Bum
Abbott, county treasurer, was
wounded by two negroes at the store
of the former, as a result of a dis
agreement as to a business transac-
ton. Intense excitement prevails
and several posses are in pursuit Q
the negroes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
SENATE PROBE.
Will Investigate Charges of Roosc-
welt After Christmas.

VIII investigate CHaFgcS OF ROOSc-
welt After Christmas.
WashingtOn.-iSo action was tax
en- by the senate committee on ap-
preparations to carry out the inten-
lions of the serate that the message
of President Roos evelt relative to
the secret service be investigated
The whole matter will go. over until
after the holidays and then a meet
ing will be called by Senator Haze
for the purpose of naming a sub
committee. 1t is understood that
Senator Hemenway, of Indiana, will
be appointed chairman of the in
yestigating committee
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
SHREVEPORT MAYOR FINED.

Pleaded Guilty of Charge of Playing
Poker, Judge Punished Him.
Shreveport, La.-Mayor Dickson.
pleaded guilty in the city court to
having played poker three months
prior to his election and was fined
SIS or twenty-five days by Judge
Fullilove The fine was paid.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
TEN SOLDIERS DIE.
Poisoned BY Drinking Vino" Which
Contained Acid.

New York.-A special cable from
Manila says: Ten soldiers of the
Eighteenth Infantry, U. .. A., in
camp at Keithley, Mindanao, drank
columbia acid that was served as
vino" native beverage, on the
verge of the camp on Dec. Is, and
died from the effects, some on the
same day and others on the day fol-
lowing. No details of the matter are
obtainable. Army officials blame the
anti-canteen law.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Farmers Residence Burns.

The residence of George Van Bus
kirk, a farmer, residing three miles
southeast of Magnolia, was destroy
ed by fire, entailing a loss of 1900;
insurance 500. A portion of the
furniture was saved.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
CHIN BLOW KILLS BOXER.
Boy Meets Death in Amateur Boxin;
Match.

Philadel )hia.-James Curren. s
years old, was killed in boxing bout
with Benjamin Barnet, II years olo
at the Broadway Athletic Club The
death of Curren came as the china,
to a series of amateur try-outs whicl
were witnessed by large crowd
Curren, who was killed was the sole
support of his widowed mother
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
To Dedicate Monuments.

The handsome Indiana monuments
have been completed, and Governor
Frank Hanley, with a party of 100
from that state. will arrive at vicks-
burg on special train to dedicate
them on Dec. 20.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
FARMERS CROWD ABOUT TRAIN
boil Weevil SPECIAL Attracts Hum
dreds to Hear Experts.

That the farmers of Mississippi
are thoroughly alive to the import
ance of improved agricultural Meth
DDS and crop Investigation has beer
conclusively. proven by the large
crowds that have greeted the agri-
cultural experts aboard the Boil
Weevil Special, which finished it's
tour through the southern part of
the state Saturday.
1t is not the purpose OF the boil
Weevil Special" to alarm the farm
ers or to create any unnecessary APP
prehension in their minds concerning
the agricultural outlook, but mere
ly to convince them that they cam
not continue the all-cotton-crop pol
icy with financial success, but must
devote more liberal acreage to di-
versified crops, for which they will
be able to find ready markets and
reap profit thereon fully as large,
and in many instances larger, than
that obtained from the cotton crop.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
ALLEGED PEorAGE SYSTEM.
Workmen in Debt to Employers
Kept Prisoners There it is Said.

Kept Prisoners There it is Said.
Chicago. story of an alleg-
ed peonage system and stockade at
Summit. town thirty niles from
Chicago, is under investigation by
the district attorney. Those who
brought the charges declare that
the stockade surrounding the plant
Is thirty feet high; that workmen
are practically Kept prisoners there;
that they were kept in debt to their
employers and that some of them
escaped to tell their story only by
digging a tunnel under the stock
ade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
jackson After Rescue Home.

Jackson hopes to secure the rescue
home which the Mississippi Metho-
dist Conference, at its recent session
at Yazoo City, decided to establish
for women and girls.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
PULITZER TO PROBE.
On His Way to Panama To invests.
gate the Canal Conditions.

Newport News, Va.-Joseph Pu-
litter, publisher of the New York
World, accompanied by a party Of
friends and several staff writer's ar
rived of Old Point Sunday on Mr..
Pulitzer's yacht Liberty. 1t is stat
ed that he is on his way to Panama
to investigate the conditions pre-
vailing in the canal zone and prob
ably to secure evidence in connec-
ton with the purchase of the canal
property by the government.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
RIOT IN LOUISIANA.
White Man KILLED and Negro Fatally
Wounded.

Garden City, La. As a result of
shooting affray here in which fifty
or more shots We're fired, Sydney
Sobchaux, young white man, was
killed and ]. Coleman, negro was
fatally wounded. Coleman and Rob
chaux got into a dispute and several
others took sides in the matter. They
all drew guns and began firing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Three Months to Hear Evidence.

NIOHtTIS 10 IIVIUCICC.
1t is expected that three months
will be required to hear the evidence
at Jackson in the case of several in
surance companies against the Illi-
nois Central Railroad, in which the
plaintiffs ask for $4,000 as the re-
suit of compress fire, a spark, it is
alleged, being the cause.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
FELL NUDER ENGINE.
Lumber Company Employe Killed in
Accident on Dummy Line.

Seminary, Miss.-R. L. Ready, an
employe of the Mason Lumber Com
pany of this place, was instantly kill.
ed Sunday. He was riding in the
sideboard of the engine .on the dunn
my line about three miles from the
mill. when, while making a stiff curve
the engine turned over, and Ready
fell under it. He was cut in two.
Ready ran the skidder for the Mason
Lumber Company, and also was a
contractor. He leaves wife and
four young children. He was an en-
gineer and came from Dothan Ala.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
WOMAN rs SUSPECTED.
Believed to Have Set Fire to Sew
eral Churches.

Chicago woman is being
sought as a firebug in the crusade
to solve the mystery of the burning
of five churches in Englewood and
adjoining districts. She is believed
to be a religious fanatic and is be-
ing hunted by police and church
leaders. Frank J. Hogan. fire attor-
ney. thinks he has information that
will lead to the woman's arrest.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
BOY BADLA WOUNDED.
Son of City Judge Hurt PIayina
With Pistol.

Alexandria, La.-While playine
with blank cartridge pistol Jo
Hooe, the eleven years old son 0
City Judge L -. Hooe, was danger
ously wounded by Jack Mcdonald
The pistol was thought to have con
tanned blank cartridge. but instead
was loaded with BIB cartridge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
BATTLE WITH BANK ROBBERS.
Six Cracksmen Get Money and Es-
cape in Automobile.

cape IN Automobile.
Gibbons, Neb.-Six robbers, after
dynamiting the safes of the Farmers
State Bank of Keene, at Keene. %
miles south of Gibbons, and the Com
mercial Bank of Gibbons. engaged in
a pitched battle with number of
citizens here and escaped in
an automobile with $500. One of,
the robbers is believed to have beelf
wounded and to have been carried
of by his comrades. Posses are in
pursuit.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Thousands of Gulls Fight for Food.

New York.-Following a fishing
boat, on which hundreds of fish. were
being cleaned flock of gulls, esti-
mated at 5000 birds, clouded the sky
off the Battery late yesterday. The
gulls struggled and fought in the
water for the choice morsels of food
until the bay had the appearance of
being covered with wierd animated
whitecaIs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
Merchant Shoots Physician.

George Pace, well-known mer-
chant, of the firm of Ware & Pace,
at Lake, shot and dangerously
wounded DR.. w. +. Moody, physi-
clan at Lake. The difficulty occurr-
ed in the store of Pace. The trouble
grew out of dispute or dissension
over an account due Ware & Pace by
DR.. Moody's wife. Payment of the
account was urged by the merchants,
and DR.. Moody and Mr.. Ware had
some words on the street before the
shooting occurred. DR.. Moody af-
forwards went into the store and is
reported to have applied some strong
language towards Pace, who resent
ed it,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
LOUISIANA WAR CLAIM.
Bill Passed for Relief OF Citizens
Bank of Louisiana.

Bank of Louisiana.
Washington. Among a large mum
Der of war claimE bills passed by
the house was enc for relief Of the
Citipens Bank of Louisiana for
$215,820. That sum wf.s found due
by the court of claims and the bill
has passed the senate many times.
The claim arose over the seizure Of
the funds of the bank by Gen. Benz.
f. Butler in 1862.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-12-24
BALES GINNED l. DEC. Is.
National Association Estimates Num-
Der at 11,072,OOO.

Memphis, Tenn.-In a statement
issued the National Ginners Asso-
citation estimates the amo' mt of cot
ton ginned to Dec. IL at 1A,8i2,O0O
bales. The estimate by states fol-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-11
MOOSE NOSE FINE DIET.
Is Nutritious Food and Best Game
Found i'm Alaska.

The nose of a big Alaska bull
moose weighs eight pounds, and when
boiled "a hours into gelatin makes
the choicest and most nutritious ar
ticle of diet to be had in Alaska. At
least this is what Webster Brown
of Seattle, who has hunted and sur
veyed all over Alaska, says, and he
ought to know, says the Spokesman
Review.
alaska moose" says Brown, lis
the best game food to be had In Alas
ka, and those who subsst for a large
part of the time on the game of the
country are careful when they kill a
big moose or any other kind of big
game to have means at hand to take
care of the carcass and save it.
'T remember not many months ago
in the White river country when out
food ran short and we killed a big
bull moose and made away in the next
few days with the most of his good
points. We were travelling over a
rolling. partly open country in the d.
rection of Tanana valley, and every
particle of fresh meat counted. When
the carcass was all butchered up and
packed away boiled the big, bristly,
fat nose of the moose about "a hours,
after spending five hours scratching
the hair off the hide and picking 1t
out by the roots.
well, sir, l boiled that mooses
nose until it made the finest sort OF
gelatin you ever saw, absolutely clear
and of delicious sweet and nutty
flavor. 1t made a meal for the whole
outfit for every day for three. days
and. in my judgment, the dish con-
tains more lasting and nourlshing
qualities than anything that we had"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-11
ATHENA JEwELER WEEDS.
Marriage Takes Place at Home OF
Bride in Moro Today-Wil Make
Athena Their Home.

Marriage lakes fIhco a' AioO ",
Bride i'm Moro Today-Wil Make
Athena Their Home.
The marriage of Miss Edna Stahl
of Moro, oregon. and Frank Coolidge
the we'll known Athena jeweler, took
place this afternoon at the home OF
the brides parents in Moro. only the
immediate relatives and a lew friends
of the contracting parties being pres
ent.
The bride is we'll known In Uma-
tilla county, having visited in PEN
dleton and Athena a number of times
and is a very popular young lady.
The groom came to Umatilla county
from La Grande few years ago and
for time was employed at the Hun
ziker jeweliy store.
For the past two years he has been
engaged in the jewelry business in
Athena, where he is 4 very successful
and worthy young man. After a
short wedding trip the couple will
arrive here next week on their way
to Athena, here they will make their
home. Mrs. f. j. Muir and son,
Henry, of this city, went to Moro last
evening to attend the wedding cere-
mony. Mrs, Muir is a sister Of Mr..
Coolidge.