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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15
GREENFIELD.

Qntended for last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Escue spen'
Tuesday in Jackson.
Miss Virginia Lee Starr, who has
during the past session so success
fully taught the school at Greenfield
to her home at Jackson, much to the
regret of pupils and patrons The
entire community hopes she will re-
turn in the fall to conduct the school
again.
Mr.. Pat Stubblefield has discontin-
ued his studies in astronomy since
his bright particular Starr" has
moved in its orbit beyond his range
of vision.
Capt. J. L. Rainey was welcome
visitor in town last Friday.
Mrs. w. L. Mangum and children
came home from Pelahatchie Friday
night and remained over until Sun
day night.
The elocution recital Friday night
by Miss Matte Kirkpatrick, of Jack
son, was a treat to which our people
have looked forward for some time,
and to say their highest expectations
were realized, puts it but mildly! Her
graceful and easy gestures, splen-
did voice, and power of interpreta-
ton prove her finished artist in
her line. The large audience pres
ent showed their appreciation by re-
peated applause and will not SOON
forget this notable occasion.
Mr.. Ike Care, of Howell, came over
for the recital Friday night,
One of the enjoyable features of
the entertainment Friday night was
a hay ride, which the young people
enjoyed to and from the school house,
Cleveland and Epps Wilson fur
nished most acceptable music betwee
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15

that no RADICAL changes will be en-
forced. The tariff, it might AIS well
be admitted, is in the hands OF it's
friends, and while more or less time
and temper may be expended before
agreement is reached, the best infor-
nation confirms the belief that the
coming changes will be comparatively
slight. Strong pressure is being
brought to bear to prevent break
in party lines, which would surely fol-
low any radical cuts. while the neces-
sity of the government for increased
revenues affords the stand-patters|
strong argument against any reduc-
tons in actual reevnue. There. isl
every prospect of a sharp conflict
over details; but manufacturing in
terests are strongly organized and
are concentrating their influences ups
en- Washington with force that the
average congressman is not likely to|
ignore. Senator Aldrich appears to|
have the situation well in hand in
the Senate, and his known attitude
on the tariff question indicates that
no radical measure can be passed
through that branch of the Legisla-
ture. President Taft, is, of course,
a firm believer in protection, not
withstanidng his desire for reform,
and shares with the House a wish
to create as little disturbance In bus
mess as possible by securing prompt
and moderate action. 1t is probable.
therefore, that the tariff has been full
ly discounted as depressing factor asI
far as Wall Street~is concerned. Gen
eral business, however, is still re-
strained by indecision, and cam mo-
longer be expected to revive until
the outcome is foreseen. When this
happens trade will take a fresh start
and to some extent the stock market
ought to anticipate such improvement.
Market Letter of Henry Clews.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15
$4,000 DAMAGES AWARDED.

Mrs. S. j. Smith, widow, has been
awarded damages of $4,000, for the
death of her son, against the Mis-
sissippi Cotton Oil Company of Me
ridian. This is the second time, the
first case being appealed to the SUI
preme Court, where the case was
reversed and remanded back to the
Lauderdale county Circuit Court for
a new trial.
General Porforio Diaz has consent
ed to again serve the Mexicans for
another term as president of that
republic. :.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15
FLORENCE.

Rev. I. ]. Smylic closed his series
of excellent sermons at the MethodlSt
J church last Friday night.
Pastor Sutton, of the Baptist
church. preached a most excellent ser
mon on the leisure ction of Christ
last Sunday morning, and at the close
the Baptist membership partook OF
the Lords supper.
Your correspondents visited the ex-
periInental farm, managed by Chas.
Stubs. ana found it in fine shape
for this seasons crop.
Mrs. r. L. Aills has returned from
pie; SAINT visit of several days at
Z Louisville, Miss.
Miss Cora Laird and her brother
Joe, CT King, after several days WISH
at their grandpa's,- A. P. Dear, nave
returned home.
Rev. w. E. Dear, OF Carthage, Miss
was here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. w. D. Steen visited relatives
in Jackson last week.
Oscar Hales, of Jackson, visited
hcmefolks here Sunday.
Walter Quin, who was shot last
winter at Richland Academy, and
was getting well, had a relapse.
skull to let out pus from an abscess
discovered then as the cause OF re
lapse. He is now doing well.
Miss Covington one Of the teach
ers of the school, gave am Easter egg
hunt Saturday to her pupils. This
certainly was lively and enjoyable
occasion to the young people.
The merchants of this town have
stocked their houses full Of spring
and summer wear from top to bot
tom
Drummers were plentiful last week,
and while here domiciled at the
"rose-banked" hotel of Mrs. A. L..
Hyram Flowers,of Magee, book-keep-
er of w. c. Ellis, visited homefolks
Sunday.
Earl Ellis. of Magee, and Misses
& Marie and Ruby Ellis, students OF
Whitworth College, visited their faith
er's family for two or three days, and
left Monday.
The city authorities of Florence,
have granted franchise for operat-
ing a telephone exchange in this
town.
All day yesterday the wind was,
quite a gale from the South, but ear
ioh
around to the North West and them
it rained. and by this morning fires
were comfortab bic. A little rain was
needed.
A negro train hand, name Charley
Hogan, was wheeling some freight
from a car to the depot PLATFORM
this morning, when by accident, hel
and the truck fell to the ground |
from the skid. The truck struck his
left foot and broke several bones.
DR. Whitfield. the railroad physician, |
was promptly on hand and administer.
ed to the demand of the case.
Today the telephone company was
organized here with Dr. r. N. Whit
field Pres. and manager; A. p. Dear,
lVice-Pres.; Jas. J. Flowers, Sec. and
Treas. The stock is $500 per share
One committee has been appointed
to solicit stock, another to prepare by
laws, and a third committee, to ar
range a contract with the Cumber-
LAND Co. for connections, etc.
Mrs. T. j. Smith and daughter,
Iiss Carrie, of Monterey; Mrs Griff
arlow, and Misses Barlow and Law
pn, of Rexford. were in town Mon
sdy day. the guests of Mrs. r. L.
ills.
Mrs. NJ NJ. Barnes is visiting rela-
lives at King this week
i DIR. r. \. Whitfield was summoned!
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

Hon. G. r. Hightower will address
the Farmers Union at Pelahatchie on
April 18th. There will be also an
important meeting at that time of
all stockholders in the ware house
and every one is urged to attend
and to bring their certificates of
stock along.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15

Nine. Helene Modjeska, the famous
Polish tragedinne, died at her home
at Los Angeles, California, last week,
and her remains will be carried to
her native land for interment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15

Florence will soon have te1e-
phone exchange and she is entitled
to any thing she wants.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-04-15

(Intended for last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. EScue spent
tuesday in Jackson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
AMBITIOUS MANCHESTER.
Aspires to DispIace Concord as New
Hampshire's Capital.

Manchester. n. H.. Jan. 31.-If the
arguments of leading residents of this
CITY are sufficiently persuasive to sway
a majority of the members of the Leg
islature which is now in session, Man.
chester may become the capital city
of New Hampshire instead of Concord
The matter has been brought before
the Legislature in bill introduced by
Rep. Hurd of Manchester which pro-
vides that the state shall appropriate
the sum of $1,000. 900 for the construc-
ton of new capitol to be located in
Manchester. and that the city of Man
chester shall add s250,000 to this
amount besides providing site for the
proposed building.
The present capitol, which was built
in 1916 and enlarged in 1865 has been
so I outgrown by the increase in the
business of the state that either an
entirely new building must be erected
or substantial addition must be made
to the present structure.
1t is the general expectation, how
ever. that it will be found very diff
cult thing to overcome the natural OPP
position of the people of Concord tt
SUCH a change to say nothing of the
widespread sentiment in favor of re-
tanning the capital at Concord on the
ground of historic associations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
MONEY Plentiful
Very Peculiar Conditions
Prevail In Stock Market.
Bond Prices Too High for In
VestmentS and Cash Idle.
Indications Give Promise Of Better
Conditions In Near Future.

New York. Jan. 31.--The fitful and
irregular movement of prices OF stocks
in last weeks market, with the domi-
nant tendency dOWnWards, gave fair
index of the conflicting and doubtful
speculative sentiment, with the under
tone leaning TO the side of depression.
The principal contrasting factors at
work We're found in the plentiful and
even redundant money supplies on the
one side and the reports of backward
trade conditions on the other. The
trade outlook. it is to be said is that
the stock market view is not SO much
fear of retro9ression as it is of dis
appointment in the rate of progress
sion. High hopes of the quick restora-
ton of the country's Industrial and
commercial activity were inferred in
the extensive and long continued rise
in the stock market.
The conviction that returns from the
business and industrial community
have not borne out these high hopes
dulls the edge of the demand for Sc
curities at the high prices.
On the other hand bankers and lend
ers of money find difficulty in finding
employment for the great accumula-
tons of money deposited in their hands
and this gives small inducement for
conversion of securities holdings into
money. This side of the situation is
efficacious in prompting a broad and
constant demand for bonds of fixed in
terest return and secured by mort
cages New issues by railroad and in
dustrial corporations follow each other
in constant succession and the sale to
bankers is announced simultaneously
often with the disposal of the whole
issue to second hands, Large tran
sactions in existing issues at the Stock
Exchange are going on also day by
Continued on Page Tenn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Council of Labor
Washington Feb 10.

Washington, Jan. Authorizations
have been given more than 20 promi-
nent labor leaders in all parts of the
country to participate in the proposed
council of labor to be held Feb. 10 at the
department Of commerce and labor,
when questions of vital moment to the
wage earners of the country will be
discussed.
It is the earnest hope of those who
will attend this conference that some
plan or plans may be evolved which
will promote the welfare of the wage
Garner. The subjects with which the
conference will be called upon to deal
are indicated in the invitations which
have been addressed to the heads of
tire principal labor organizations by
Daniel ]. keefe, commissioner general
of immigration, who was designated by
Secretary Stratus as one OF the COM
mittee on arrangements.
The problem of thes unemployed and
how and to what extent the division
of information in the department of
commerce and labor, can be most help
full to that class. especially during pc
ricds of depression is perhaps of chief
significance.
The invitations have been sent to the
following: President Gompers. presi
dent of the American Fedora ton of
Labor; W. G.. Lee. grand master
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen;
men; Warren s Stone, grand chief
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers;
w. S. Garter. grand master Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen: A. p.
Garretson, grand chief Order of Rail
road Conductors; Frank T. Hawiey,
President Switchmen's Union of North
America W. r. Yates, president Ma
rine Engineers Beneficial Association:
Andrew Furuseth, president seamens
International Union; I. J. Dolan
grand secretary Of international
Dredge and Steam Shovelmen; T. L.
Lewis, president United Mine Work
ers; George w. Perkins. president CT
garmakers International Union; 7. v
O'Connor, president international
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Separate Statehood fol
Arizona and New Mexico.
100000 to Further Airship and
Balloon Experiments.
EuIogies Sunday in House on Late
Cong. Powers of Maine.

Washington, Jan. 3l.--An omnibus
bill providing separate statehood for
the territories of New Mexico and Ari-
cora, Was introduced in the House
Saturday by Representative Hamilton
Of Michigan, chairman of the commit
tee on territories. The bill was framed!
by the Republican members of the
committee, and was submitted to the
minority members, who have approved
of it.
New Mexico is given to representa-
tiveS in tie House, to be elected at
large and the city of Santa Fee is desig-
mated as the capital OF the state unit,
1920
Most of the provisions for Arizona
are similar to those for New Mexico,
Phoenix is designated as the capital
until 1920. Arizona is given one repre-
sentative in the House.
BY voting an appropriation of $500
900 the House of Representatives made
liberal provision for the further OK
ptrimcnts by the army With balloons
and airships for use in warfare. The
subject gave rise to a spirited debate
which lasted most of the session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
NEXT HOUSE COMMITTEES.
Much Speculation as to Chairman d
Some important Ones.

Washington. Jan. 31.-With the con-
yening of a new Congress scarcely
more than a month distant, the selec-
ton Of the standing committees of the
next House. and particularly the award
of chairmanshipS. has become the SUD
iect of keen speculation at the Capltol
and the source of some anxiety.
The understanding among members
generally is that the rule of seniority
will be followed in selecting heads OF
committees, but there may be some eN-
ceptions In each case in when the
chairmen of the committees IN the
present Congress were reelected 1t Is
expected that they will be retained IN
their nresent places with the possible
exception OF Fowler of New Jersey
chairman of the committee on banking
and currency.
There are, however, some important
committees whose chairman will not
be members of the next House, ana the
sa,ection of their successors is causing
no little speculation. Among those
committees are those on the judiciary,
of which Mr.. jenkins of Wisconsin IS
chairman: interstate and foreign coir-
merce. Col. Hepburn of Iowa as chalr-
man. rivers and harbors, Senator Elect
Burton. chairman, and postoffices and
most roads, Ovestreet. Indiana. chair
man These are four of the most I'M
portant committees of the House ano
the Craftsmanship of each is hlghi!
priced
Continued on Page Two.
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BURGLAR "BiLL SYKES"
Leaves Polite Note of Thanks Afte,
Raiding Portland House.

Portland, Me. Jan. 31-"Bill Sykes
raided the house of w. C. G.. Carney
Inspector Of the Board of Health. Fri
day night and left a polite note be-
hind him thanking Mr.. Carney for a
nice suit of clothing he took from his
sleeping room.
The writing is the same as that Of a
note left by Il burglar at the house of
Edward A. Noyes some weeks ago and
like that one. was signed "Bill Sykes
The burglar stole clothing and q
pocketbook, but overlooked another
pocketbook containing considerable
money. He enjoyed hearty meal in
the kitchen and then packed up and
took away with him Q lot of food, in
Guiding three lemons.
The police have failed to find the
least clew to the burglar or burglars
for there is theory that "Bin Sykes
has companion. Several houses have
been ransacked, but generally only
food taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
HOUSE SUNDAY SESSION.
EuIogies of the Late Congressman
LleweIIyn Powers of Maine.

Washington, Jan. 31.--The House Of
Representatives convened in special
session today to hear eulogies on the
life, character and public services OF
the late Rep. Llewellyn Powers of the
4th Maine Congressional district, who
died on July 2S of last year. The
speakers highly praised Mr.. Powers
public services. Allen Of Maine was
appointed Speaker pro tempore for
the occasion.
Those who delivered addresses were
Guernsey, Maine, who succeeded MI
Powers, Burleigh. Maine; Gaines,
Tenn. cole, Ohio: Hamilton, Mich J.:
HAYES. Calf: Stanley, Ky: Fowler, y
j.: Lloyd, Mo; Swasey, Maine, and
Waldo, n. Y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
TELEPHONES Officer Lem0nt
Of the Deering District.
Attempts to Arrest Two Yeggs
And One Shoots Him.
The Men Escape...lemont Operated
Upon...WiII Recover.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 31..-Patrollnan
Silas $. Lemont was shot in the groin
Saturday evening by burglar, and is
st hospital. The wound was consid-
cred very dangerous, but he lost but
little Blood ana it is said he will re-
cover.
At SIS the house of Harry n. Blanch-
ard. Is Clifton street. in the Deering
district. was entered by two men but
they were frightened off. A few mo-
ncnts later Fatrolman Lemont met
two men walking on the railroad track
at Mitchell's hill, and as they acted in
suspicion" way he tried to stop them.
They drew revolvers and fired at him.
The officer was cncumbered by IL
heavy overcoat that he had to unbut-
tor before lie could draw his revolver,
and when he opened fire the men re-
turned it and he was wounded,
Lemont walked to the nearest box,
rang in and said to Harry Tolman. the
operator at the police station, I'm
shot T tried to hold up two burglars
ana they plugged me Tell the boys
His remarkable nerve was shown
when the operator called the same box,
thinking to get another patrolman. and
Lemont responded. asking: Did you
call me-"
The wounded man was removed to
the hospital by Capt. Brown and DR..
Foster
Chief Dresser ordered all the patrol
men in that part OF the city to search
for the men, guided by the slight de-
scription Patrolman Lemont could give
before he was operated on, and 10
special officers We're ordered on duty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
ROOTS name May APP
PEAR IN LIBEL CASE.
So Mentioned in Letter from District At
torney Saying He Will Cooperate
With Jerome in Prosecuting.

, I.ongshoreman's Associations: James
graphical Union; W. D. Mahan, presi-
dent Amalgamated Association Street
Railway Employees; Timothy Healty
chairman Brotherhood Of Stationary
Firemen, and to others.
lished. it is said, will be the basis of
the prosecution.
District Attorney Jerome will act in
dependently of but in harmony with
the Federal authorities The latter, ac-
cording 10 present plans, will conduct
only the prosecution, either here or in
Washington. more likely in the latter
place. The two Investigations were eX-
planned yesterday as having been I'M
dertaken to make the finding of an
indictment doubly sure.
1t was said that actionabe articles
We're printed in The World" on Oct
3. 4, 5, 6, {, IA, 16, II. IS. 10 and %. and
that indictments would be asked for
each, making 10 counts in all. Mr.
jerome has chosen the article of Oct
5 as the basis OF his action. Douglas
Robinson, as already stated, will be
the complainant in the state proceed
ngs.
1t was explained that the newspapers
containing the alleged libels We're dis
tributed on Federal territory near and
IN the city and at West Point: that at
the Military Academy 90 copies were
delivered daily, to which cadets and
soldiers had access. For 10 days ar
ticles appeared which. 1t VIII be as
serted, reflected on the integrity of the
former head of the war department
and of the soon-to-bc communicate
chief of the army.
There was no necessity for calling
an old law into play, it was said
The section referred to is constantly
in use-jn an application of the penal
code to thefts, murders and other
crimes, and no individual complaint
was necessary.
1t is expected that Mr.. Jerome will
1avn warrants issued tomorrow FOR the
ureSt Of several persons. He Will in
-orln Mr.. Nicoll as soon as the war
rants are issued. so that bondsmen
may be ready when the arrests are
made
The question has been raised wheth-
Ct. N the event of an Indictment be-
ing found, the persons accused, all liv-
ing in this city, could be taken to
Washington for trial There would
not be the least difficulty in compel-
ing attendance ut the national capital,
II was said yesterday, as the proceed
ngs would in all respects be the same
as IN any other prosecution by the
Federal government for criminal Of
fences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
CONDENSED, DISPATCHES.

Nicholas de Lodygonsky, who wa:
until recently Russian consul general
a: New York, has retired from the
Russian consular and diplomatic ser
vice on account of having reached the
age limit. and he has been appointed
an official of the Orthodox Communion
He win devote special attention to the
question OF closer relations between
the American Episcopal Angncan
Russian ana Greek Orthodox churcheS
NJ. dcLodygonsky is at present prepar-
ING Il special report for the synod OF
the conferences of American bishops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
FIRE IN ST. JOHN.
About $4,000 Loss to Reid Bros. and
Adjoining Business Firms.

St John, \. b., Jan. 3l.-F'ire early
today caused loss of about 100000 in
the brick building in King street oc-
cupied by Reid Bros, wall paper deal
ers. and in adjoining business houses.
The Reid building is owned by j. E.
White The roof was burned off and
the building Quilted. Messrs. Reid are
the heaviest losers, about $4,000, COW
cred by insurance.; A. O. Skinner. car
pets. has loss of about $1,000 by smoke
and water, insured; and Dunlop, Cooke
& CO., fur dealers, also some loss by
smoke and water, insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
c. ". MORSE WANTS
ADMISSION TO BAIL.
Prominent New Workers and Others Are
Working to Secure That End and
Scores Are Signing Petition.

New York, Jan. 3l.-Announcement
was made tonight that friends OF
Charles w Morse, the convicted bank
CT. are preparing a petition to the
Judges of the United States
circuit court OF appeals ask
Ing the court to admit Mr..
Morse to hail pending the outcome
of hia appeal from Judge Hough's SEN
tencH of IL years in the federal prison
at Atlanta. for violations Of the ma
tioral banking laws. Scores of promi-
nert merchants ana bankers it is said,
have already signed the petition which
will be presented To the court. Mr..
Morse is in the TOmbS here
seth NJ Miliken. president of the
Mercantile National Bank and James
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
In the Columbia Theatre
Block in Bath Sunday
Interior Of the Theatre Bad
" Damaged by Flames.
Ground Floor Stores Wet and
Smoked Covered by Insurance.

Bath, Me, Jan 3l.-Starting in one
Of the dressing rooms OF the Columbia
theater, fire today badly damaged the
interior If the theater. The blaze was
stores on the ground floor occupied by
william II. Smith & Son, sporting
goods, Fitzgerald Bros. house furnish
ings, the Central Dairy Lunch Room
and John F. Glare, confectioner. were
considerably damaged by smoke and
water The total loss is estimated at
$4,000; covered by insurance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-01
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Jan. 31.-Cold weather
continues east Of the Mississippi river.
The cold wave has been especially
severe in the South. Mostly light
SHOWS have fallen in the middle At
lantic states and New Eng land. The
weather will be generally fair Monday
and Tuesday east of the Rocky Noun
tains Cold weather will continue Mon
day in the Atlantic states followed by
rising temperature Tuesday. The
winds along the New England and
middle Atlantic coasts will be mOder-
ate to northwest to north.