davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10


WE are glad to get little rest from
the legislative caucus. Pity the Mardi
Gras don't come occasionally to retain the
strain on our nerves. The people have
plenty of money to pay them while they
attend, and if the treasury runs low they
have only to manage some way to get the
taxes raised by increasing values, or they
can issue interest drawing bonds. Don't
make any difference we never expect to
get out of debt any way. Glad the can
didates themselves have decided to ar
range to drop out one at time and thus
relieve the people 1t shows that there is
somewhere hidden away in the deep recess
ses of their souls some sort of fellow
feeling for their constituents This writer
likes the tone of Col. Gordon's letter to
Gov. Noel, and would respectfully suggest
to- the legislature that in event they fail
to elect senator before the day of adj
journment, and see that an election of
one of the present candidates is impossible
they unanimously elect Col. Gordon to fill
the unexpired term. Don't think they
would make any mistake if they should
drop all the others and elect him soon as
they can get back from Mardi Gras.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD
CONTINUED from first page.)

G. w. White, sheriff, per diem
three days. :. :. :. 60. Goo
inc. A. Gayden, per diem,. three
days. :. :. :. .... 900
1t is ordered that S. r. Myers, Supt.
of Education, be and is hereby excused
from being at his Office on next Sat-
urday, 18th, inst.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10
JOHNS

The people of this community have ex-
perienced some cold weather for the past
few days, which has delayed farming
but the physicians have been kept busy
feeling the rheumatic pains and checking
coughs which follows such inclement
weather.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10
BROWNSVILLE, MISS.

Several of Mr.. ]. S. Alexander's family
were poisoned last week, presumably on
impure milk DR. Whitfield was called
in, and we are glad to report that they
are all better now.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Several from Johns attended the lecture
at Cato Sunday, delivered by Prof. ]. L.
Johnson, of Mississippi College, and they
all report him a very worthy lecturer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Lacy have been
quite sick for several days. DR.. Gibson,
of Braxton, is attending them. Both are
doing we'll at this writing and we hope
they will soon be up again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

We are glad indeed to say that ''Uncle"
Jerry Chapman, one of our merchants
and highly esteemed citizens, is again
able to be at his post after several weeks
of illness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

and Brandon exchanges was grounded all
last week. 1t was repaired Saturday
and is now giving excellent service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Mr.. w. c. Anderson is among those
On the sick list this week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Miss Mary Williams, teacher of the
intermediate department in the school here,
we airy glad to say is recovering from sew
eral days of illness.
Willie Nash, of Brandon visited home
folks Sunday
1t is reported that Joe Donnell has re-
Gently sold his horse and buggy. However,
Joe is going to quit the buggy business.
Mrs. Jim Myers is reported to be some
better and we hope for her speedy re-
covery.
Need DonnelI left last Saturday for
Georgetown, where he will engage in bus
mess with his brother
There is great deal of strong fences
being built in this community for partial
stock law neighborhood Guess the people
have decided that if they cannot vote out
the stock law, they will fence it out.
There is to be regular church SER
vice held at this place Sunday and every
one is cordially invited to be present.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Several of the young people from Thorn
asville attended the LaymeTs Rally al
Cato Sunday. All report glorious time
Mrs. Berta Cox, of Braxton, is visiting
her father and mother, MIR. and Mrs
Lacy, during their illness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10
PERCY HAD FIFTY-oNE VOTES ON
THIRD BALLOT LAST NIGHT.

Vardaman Secured 60 on First; Is on Sec
ond; 70 on Third-Kyls Coreets Report
Published in the Ripley Sentinel and
The Issue.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

RULES GOVERNING CONTEST FOR
PRIZES OFFERED BY SOUTHERN
OIL AND FERTILIZER CONE
RIDIAN, MISS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Mrs. Berta Cox, of Braxton, is visiting
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lacy, during their illness.
Rev. O. ]. Rainey preached "a splendid
sermon Sunday at the Methodist church.
Bro Rainey is the new pastor, and while
this is his second visit, he has, already
won tn confidence of his people.
Oscar Bullock and Dr.. ]. ]. Walker
came out from Jackson Sunday to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Bullock.
DR.. L T. Myers, of Dobson, paid our
village a social call last Friday.
Wyatt Shorter Of Simpson county, spent
Sunday night with A. E. Harper. He was
en- route TO the county capital to see the
board of supervisors about putting an iron
bridge across Stems Greek.
Ernest Cox, of Braxton, passed through
town Sunday en- route to Mr.. s. Lacy's.
Our teachers expect to attend the teach
ers association at Pelahatchie next Friday
and Saturday.
The line connecting the Townsville
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

The line connecting the Townsville
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Willie Nash, of Brandon visited home
folks Sunday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Our teachers expect to attend the teach
ers association at Pelahatchie next Friday
and Saturday.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

Ernest Cox, of Braxton, passed through
town Sunday en- route to Mr.. S. Lacy's.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-02-10

DR.. l. T. Myers, of Dobson, paid our
village a social call last Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
TAFT IS SORRY, TOO
Tells Suffragists "Hissing In
Cident" Is Hurting Them.
USED UNFAIRLY By FOES
Has No Personal Feeling in the
Matter, He Ayers.
WOMEN FOUGHT TO WIN VOTES
Lessons in Practical Politics-PlanS
for Siege Of congress-Ad-
dress to Convention.
USED UNFAIRLY By FOES
WOMEN FOUGHT TO WIN VOTES
White House,
April 10. 1910.

Pi' - S'
To Mrs. Francis Squires Pot
ter, Corresponding Secre-
tary. Woman's Suffrage
Association:
| beg to acknowledge your
favor of April Is. | unite
with you in regretting the
incident occurring during
my address, to which your
letter refers. | regret it not
because of any personal feel
ing, for | have none on the
subject at all, but only be-
cause much more significance
has been given to it than it
deserves, and because it NAV
be used in an unfair wav to
embarrass the leaders of your
movement.
| thank the association for
the kindly and cordial tone
of the resolution transmitted,
and hope that the feature of
Thursday nights meeting
which YOU describe as hav-
ing given your association
much sorrow may soon be
entirely forgotten.
Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM II. TAFT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
CADET WILSON DEAD
Foot Ball Player Victim OF In
juries Received Last Fall.
BRAVE BATTLE FOR LIFE
Spinal Cord Badly Lacerated, Re-
sulting in Paralysis.
HELPLESS MAN EVER HOPEFUL
Result Of Naval Midshipman's Part
in Game With Villa Nova
College Team.
BRAVE BATTLE FOR LIFE
HELPLESS MAN EVER HOPEFUL

ANNAPOLIS. Md, April 16.-Earl Will
son. the navy foot ball player, died at
J.3o o'clock this morning.
Wilson. who WAS from Covington, Ky,
was injured October Is last in the game
against villa Nova College 1t was while
making a flying tackle that the back OF
his neck struck violently against the
ground An examination revealed frac-
ture between the fourth and fifth cervical
vertebrae. and the spinal cord was Sc
verely depressed. causing complete par
alysis from the shoulders down. An oper-
alton was performed by which the pres
sure on the spinal cord was relieved, and
hope was felt that this would bring about
his recovery, but in vain, as the cord
was badly lacerated.
Plucky and Cheerful.
After a fight that has been remarkable
in many ways. but particularly in the
plpck and cheerfulness of the paralyzed
and helpless youth and the long warding
off of the inevitable end by the surgeons,
what was pronounced the final SINKING
spell preceding the death of Midshipman
Wilson began Thursday afternoon.
His sister, Mrs Nj. T.. Calvin. arrived
from Coyington, with her husband. i'll
response TO telegram. These, with the
father. West d. Wilson. and his two
other sons. I. B. Wilson and Hansford
Wilson. kept close to the hospital and
within call most of the time.
Capt. Bowyer, superintendent OF the
academy, issued an official order announc-
ing with regret the death of wilson TO
the brigade of midshipmen and ordering
the flag at the academy half-masted as
q further mark of respect. Short funeral
services will be held i'll the acad"my
chapel late this afternoon by Chapiaii H.
III. Clark, and the body, borne by sailors
and with pallbearers from among ms
classmates and escorted by the brigade
of midshipmen, will be taken from Annap-
oils at q O'Clock to his former home In
Covington. Ky. Another service VIII De
held at the residence there, at 1azS Gar
rard street, and this tuterment made IN the
FAMILY lot at Independence Monday
In announcing the death OF Midshfpman
Wilson, Supt Bowyer lifts the restric-
tions of liberty and of visiting Ofneers
quarters imposed on the brigade OF mid. MID.
shipmen recently for having given tine
silence" to an officer of the department
OF discipline. This is done as another
mark of respec, to the memory or the
dead midshipman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
To HANKOW
Cleveland Goes to Scene OF
Anti-Missionary Riots.
MISSIONS ALL DESTROYED
Yet Reports State That Uprising Is
Not Directed Against
Foreigners.

AMoY. April 16.-The cruiser Cleveland
Of the United States Asiatic Aeet has
been dispatched to Hankow because of
the anti-missionary riots at Changsha.
LONDON. April 16.-Advices received
here today state that British gunboat
has arrived at Changsha, the capital of
Human. and that there Is no further cause
for anxiety concerning foreigners whose
property has suffered during the rioting
Of the natives.
Later today the China Inland Mission
ary Society received message from
Hankow stating that all the missions at
Changsha have been destroyed and all
the personal effects of the missionaries
lost. The message added that the men,
bers of the China inland mission. which
was established by DR.. F. A. Kellar and
Mrs. Kellar, Americans. in 1901 had ar
rived safely at Hankow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
STRIKERS TO CONFER AGAIN.
Will Take Up Philadelphia Rapid
Transit Oompanv's Offer.

PHILADELPHIA. April 16.-The strlk-
ing motormen and conductors of the Phil
adelphia Rapid Transit Company will
meet this afternoon to take action on the
company's latest proposition for ending
the strike which began nine weeks ago
today. The proposition agreed upon by
the executive committee Of the strikers
Thursday night has not yet been made
public. but II is believed to differ very
little from the offer made March 20.
c. o. Pratt. national organizer of the
Garments union. who had charge of the
strike. will present the offer to the men
at the meeting and urge that II be ac-
cepted. He said today that he felt tho
men would take his advice and that II is
expeced the men will return to work to-
morn ow or Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
EXCEPTIONS FILED TO
LlTTLEFIELD REPORT
Virginia and West Virginia Dissat-
isded With Special Masters
Division Of Debt.

Both the state Of West Virginia and
the commonwealth OF Virginia today
filed in the Supreme Court Of the Unit
ed States exceptions to the report OF
Charles Z. Littlefeld. special master to
ascertain certain facts az a basis Of
arriving at the proportion of the debt
of Virginia before the organization Of
West Virginia that the latter state
should pay to the former. According
to the report West Virginia may be
called upon to pay between $3.000,00o
and SO, 100000 to the mother state.
West Virginia's Objection.
The principal exception to the report
Is that made by West Virginia, object
ing to the master including In the ag-
gregate amount Of ordinary expenses
of Virginia from 1923 to 1890, the sum OF
31s.OO0, 600 as interest on the public debt.
This was the last day ON which ex-
ceptions could be filed. The court will
now set a day for argument Of these
exceptions and will then takel the case
under consideration for final determf-
nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
BOY BURIED ALIVE.
Death in Bin of Dirt of Former
Pitcher Menefee's Son.

PITTSBJrRG, Pa, April 16.-Fred Meme
fee, seventeen years old, son of Jock
Menefee. the former pitcher for Pittsburg
and Chicago Nationals, was buried alive
in bin of dirt yesterday at brick
factory. which his father now runs In
Menessen.
The body was found erect and still
warm with the lads hands above his
head 1t In believed the boy slipped feet
first into the dirt and sank out OF sight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
FOUND AFTER TEN YEARS.
Miss Annie Maui Of Pittsburg Dis.
covered in Austin, Tex.

PITTSBURG, Pa. April 16-It is re-
ported that Miss Annie Maui. who is said
to be a large stockholder in a prominent
local bank has been located in Austin
Tex, after a ten-year search for her. A
few days ago Miss Maui drew on the
bank here for several hundred dollars. in.
forming the bankers that she was q
stockhoider and had not drawn a diyi-
dend for ten years.
This draft gave Pitsburg relatives a
clue to her whereabouts. and q brother
in.law and two sisters are said to have
found her living the life of a recluse In
Austin 1t is said the reunited family is
now returning to Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
Prominent Clergyman Dead.

FREDERICK, Md. April 16.-Rev.
Edmund II. Eschbach. d. D.. one Of
the most prominent clergymen of the
Reformed Church in the United States,
and for years president OF it's board Of
home missions, died last night at his
home here. aged seventy four. For the
last thirty-sfx years he. had been
pastor OF the Evangelical Reformed
Church. Of Frederick. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
Gold Stampede in Alaska.

FAIRBANKS. Alaska. April 1e.-The
Iditarod gold fields have aroused much
interest here, and the greatest stam-
pede since the big rush to Fairbanks
six years ago In expected to begin with
the opening of navigation. the second
week In May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
New Highway Plan.
CALHOUN REACHES PEKING.
American Minister Met at Railway
Station by Delegation.

PEKING, April 16.-WflliRm j. Calhoun.
the newly appointed American minister
to China. arrived here today, and was
met at the railroad station by members
Of the American legation, q representa-
tive of the foreign Office and the lega-
ton 8 marine guard.
Mr.. Calhoun, who appeared well and
vigorous, held an informal reception be-
fore being escorted to his hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
NOW RESTING AT HIS HOME
Report Has It That He Will Not
Accept Reelection.
TO GIVE UP COMMITTEE WORK
Tired Of Being Pack Horse" He Is
Quoted as Saying-Physician
Warns Him to Quit.

WARWICK, r. L., April 16.-Senaior
Nelson ". Aldrich. who is resting at his
home at Warwick Neck. states that he
does not care to affirm or deny a repof,
that he will not be a candidate for re-
election In 1911.
He also refused to discuss report
that he will give up his work on most of
the Senate committees during the re-
mainder of his term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
West Virginia's Objection.
Judge Dow of Ohio Falls Dead.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. April 18.-Judge
Duncan Dow. one Of the most prominent
lawyers in the state, and the author OF
the famous Dow liquor tax law, drop
ped dead yesterday at his home in Belle
fontafne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
TO EXTEND STREETS
District Bills Favorably Re-
ported to House.
RENO ROAD IMPROVEMENT
Measure Contemplates Condemnation
of Land Necessary to Connect
Two Streets.

Representative Wiley of New Jersey to-
day fayorably reported to the House,
upon the authorization of the District
committee, Senate bill 6SiO. authorizing
the extension of Reno road from Fessen-
den street to Chesapeake street, with a
width of 100 feet.
In his report Mr.. Wiley says that Reno
road is continuous driveway laid out
on the highway extension plans from
Cleveland Park to Chevy Chase Circle,
with view that in the ultimate develop
ment OF the city road following the
contours as closely possible and ap-
proximately paralleIing Connecticut ave-
nue. might be provided for vehicular traf-
fic. The road has been dedicated between
the Belt road and Fessenden street, and
also south of Chesapeake street. and the
southern terminus Of THE northern por-
tion referred to is connected with Con-
necticut avenue by Fessenden street. also
dedicated. and brought to temporary
grade, which is very heavy
The proposed measure contemplates the
condemnation of the necessary land to
connect these two portions of the road in
accordance with the highway extension
plans. which. incidentally. will provide a
better connection with Connecticut ave-
nue. for the northern portion OF Reno
road by way of the Grant road, or the
Grant road and the Military road. at the
same time giving a connection with Wis
consfn avenue over tho Grant road and
Chesapeake street. The extension pro-
vfdes for the condemnation Of unimproved
property at an estimated cost of about
1900. all of which should be returned
as assessments against the property bene-
f1ted. The ultimate cost of grading. not
contemplated at present, is $1,000
Will Extend 18th Street..
Chairman Smith Of the House District
committee reported to the House today,
with a favorable committee recommenda-
ton. the bill introduced by Representa-
tive Southwick Of New York for the
opening of 18th street northwest from its
terminus north of Madison street to
P1ney Branch road, with a width Of 10
feet. The report explains that the OBJ
ject of the bill is to extend 18th street
to Piney Branch road and to grade and
improve the street from Longfellow street
to Piney Branch road. The extension
proposed would furnish a direct outlet
Of 18th street, north of Madison street,
to an existing highway. The estimated
cost of the land to be condemned for the
extension is $3.50, to be returned to the
District In assessments for benefits.
New Highway Plan.
The favorable report on the Fairchild
bill authorizing the Commissioners to
prepare new highway plan for that
triangular portion of the District lying
north Of Rittenhouse street, west OF 33d
street and southeast of the District line.
which was ordered by the District COM
mtttee, was made today by Represent
q five Wilay of New Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
japanese Submarine Founders.

marine foundered today while executing
in the Bay Of Hiroshima.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
story of the Injury:

The Navy team as 1t played the Villa
Nova team, October 16. 1908. was in a
crippled condition. and the men in the
game were doing their utmost to ward
off defeat Wilson was the Navy quar-
terback and was one of the men sent
into the backield to handle the punts
of the villa Nova fullback. He had
fumbled a punt and was eager to re-
trieye himself when the play came
through the line in which Wilson was
injured Wilson stopped the play sue
eessfuIly, but he was completely knock
ed out He did not regain consciousness
for fifteen minutes, and the doctor
would not allow him to be placed IN
the ambulance TO be carried TO the
hospital until he hads regained con-
S.iousness.
While II was realized that Wilson was
badly hurt it was not at first believed
that the injury was such as would pre-
vent his playing foot ball the rest OF the
season. 1t was found later, however,
that there was a bad fracture and that
Wilson was paralyzed in his limos and
the upper part of his body. His brain and
speech were not affected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
Rioting Probably Continues.

The above makes clear that the Yale
Foreign Missionary Society has suffered
during the riots in common with the other
missions at the Human capital.
The rice riots at Changsha, the capital
of the Human province of China. contin-
ued through Wednesday and Thursday OF
this week and probably are still un-
checked SO far, two English and one
Norwegian missions have been burned.
The American ambassador at Pekfng, In
a dispatch to the state department giving
this information. states that three British
xunboats and one United States cruiser
are now proceeding to Changsha to pro-
tect missionary interests there. 1t is re-
ported that the Chinese governors resi-
dence at Changsha was also burned.
The American ambassador is informed
by the Chinese foreign Office that there
need be no anxiety regarding the safety
Of Americans.
Not Directed Against Foreigners.
Up to this time no information has
reached the State Department indicating
that the riots have been specially direct
ed against foreigners, and the theory is
held here that the riots were wholly
caused by the recent action of the
Chinese government with respect to the
disposition Of the rice crop. Neverthe-
less, the burning of the three foreign
missions leaves the matter in some doubt
Outside of the missions at Changsha
there are several others within fifty miles
Of that capital. One Is located at Ming
slang. another at Yiyang and others al
Siangtan and Liling. Nothing has reach
ed the department, however, indicating
that there is the least danger of any
demonstration against these missions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-16
Weather.

Showers and cooler tonight
and Sunday, with light to mod
crate easterly winds.