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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20
NOVEL CANVASSTNG PLAN.


The candidates in old Rankin have
hit upon a good plan to reach the people,
adopting the tactics of Mohammend to
90 to the mountain If the mountain will
not come to them.
In other words the candidates Of that
county got together and decided to or
ganize moving caravan, fixing list OF
appointments where they would meet,
see and address the people; and as there
are over forty candidates in Rankin, the
moving phafanx presents quite formi-
dab1e appearance 'as it swopes upon
town or community to do business for the
day, for all the appointments are what
would be known in theatrical circles as
zone night stands" though the performance
takes place in the day time, only inter
rupted with DINNER on the ground" the
balance of the day being taken up with
visiting, speech-making and hand-shak-
ing.
It is a capital scheme and one that the
candidates of other counties could well
afford to adopt.
The candidates caravan of Rankin hold
forth at barbecue to be given at Pear
son today, having put in several other
days Of the week at other points in the
county.
AT these appointments the candidates for
District Attorney, Senate Representatives
and Superintendent of Education speak,
but the others make announcements from
the stand.
This is said to be one of the happiest
families that ever travelled together as
well as one of the most interesting, and
when the string of forty or fifty men
get strung out on the road an impression
| IS made the like Of which is not remem-
bered even by the oldest inhabitants.
The Rankin county plan is to be COM
mended and endorsed. -Clarion-Led
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20
HONEST MEDICINES Versus FAKES

President Tafts recent message sug-
costing an amendment to the Pure Food
and Drugs Law in its relation to pre-
pared Medicines, does not refer to such
standard medicines as Foley's Honey and
Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills,
both of which are true medicines care
fully compounded of ingredients whose
medicinal qualities are recognized by the
medical profession itself as the best known
remedial agents for the diseases they are
intended to counterfeit. For over three
decades Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound has been a standard remedy for
coughs, colds and affections of the throat
chest and lungs for children and for
grown persons, and If retains to day its
pre-erninence above all other preparations
of its kind Foley Kidney Pills are equally
effective and meritorious.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20

Father-The idea of marrying that
young fellow! He couldn't scrape
enough money together to buy a
square meal.
Daughter-But what difference need
that make? We haven't either Of us
had a bit of appetite for months.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20

KIDNEY DISEASES IRE DURABLE.
under certain conditions. The right med
icine must be taken before the disease
has progressed too far. Mr.. Perry A. Pit
man, Dale, Texas, says: 81 was down
ii bed four months with kidney and bid
der trouble and gall stone. One bottle
Of Folen's Kidney Remedy cured me
well and sound" Ask for it.
For sale by all druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20

Lame shoulder is nearly always due to
rheumatism of the muscles, and quickly
yields to the free application of Cham
berlain's Liniment For sale by all drug
gists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20

If you feel "blue," no account" lazy,
you need a good cleaning out. HER
BINE is the right thing for that purpose.
1t stimulates the liver, tones up the stom-
ach and purifies the bowels. Price soc.
Sold by VIM M. Flowers, Florence, Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20
HOW If looks IN MAINE.

It is rufnored thatla verbal flaw in the
Resubmission resolution adopted by the
Maine legislature throws doubt about
the question coming before the people on
September II. ThoseA best able to Judge
believe the question of "abroga9ng and
annulling" the prohibitdry amePdment IS
legally before the people and will be
voted upon at the fixed time.
The fact the Enforcemeft. Commission
was removed by Gov. Plaisfe ed has-sa-
Outraged those who wish 10 Yiolatt law;
with with lax enforcement conditions are
far better than any form IF license. 1t
is generally believed tha/ the rising up
of outlaws will strengthen the prohibi-
tory sentiment and inc5as the "No'' vote.
Prohibitionists are thSroughly organized;
even the woods will (each the voices of the
most noted prohiX ftion speakers during
the month Of August. What the policy
of the LIQUOR tfade will be is not evil
dent but one thing they will not do is
certain they will not hold their meetings
in churches, }grange halls, or other pla-
ces 70 hunaf uplift.
A glorioSs victory is anticipated on
SepteiHae3 II for Prohibition versus Ii
cense, fox the Home versus the Saloon.
Interest ffuns high NOW; what it will be
sixty DAYS hence makes Maine the attrac-
tive pfint for a summer outing-for this
a wofd question up to the Down casters,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20
THOSE WHO TAKE FOLEY'S KID
NEY Pits

For their kidney and bladder ailments,
and for annoying urinary irregularities
are always grateful both for the quick
and permanent relief they afford, and for
their tonic and strengthening effect as
well. Try Foley's Kidney Pills
For sale by all druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-07-20

Our job department : PREPARED
prices before placing your order slie-
4ukere. The Brandon Nezus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, June 15.-T p. n1.)-The hot area is again spreading. It now occupies the south Atlantic states from South Carolina to southern Florida, and the gulf states from Florida to Texas. From Texas 1t stretches northward oyer the plains to South Dakohta and west ward to Arizona. The maximum ther- mometers reached 100 degrees today, in Alabama, northern Texas and north . western Louisiana, and 9S degrees at New orleans. At Mobile it was s6 and at Birmingham 94.
 Moderate rains occurred, in north Texas and Oklahoma today, and very light showers fell in eastern North Car olina. The remainder of the cotton belt was dry. showers were fairly general from Lakes Winnipeg and Superior to northern Colorado and Utah and in the lower lakes and Atlantic coast states from Maine to North Carolina Amounts were generally insignificant only one place, Sheridan, Wyom., re- ceiving total in excess of one inch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
WILL PRESERVE
 OLD BATTLEFIELD
Request Made for Aid in Beautifying Harrisburg Battle
 Ground

Tupelo, Miss, June 5.-(Speeial. .)-The Daughters of the Confederacy and the John NJ. Stone camp, L. c. V, have ob- tained from the Methodist church the deed to Harrisburg battlefield and in- closed same with a fence. They now purpose locating and marking the graves. erecting monument, making driveways, beautifying the place and converting 1t into a suburban park and Confederate burying ground. So far as has been as- certained, ee Confederate soldiers were buried here after the battle of Harris burg, and 1t has long been a reproach to the people of the town that this historic spot, which is now visited annually by many strangers was so neglected.
 A statement issued says among other things: We are quite sure this will ap- peal to the patriotic citizens of Tupelo, to every Confederate soldier, and to the Daughters of the Confederacy at large. To this end we solicit subscriptions. Per haps there are many now living who en- gagged in this fight, and we appeal to them to help us. We appeal to every U D. c. chapter in the state. We appeal to every citizen of Tupelo. We appeal to every one, who for any cause may feel an in- terest in preservation of this historic old
 battle ground. Subscriptions may be sent
 to the following: Capt. A. J. Kennedy, Commander John M. Stone camp, U. c, ", Tupelo, Miss, or Mrs E. D. Hood. president United Daughters of the Con- federacy, Tupelo, Miss"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
USE EVIDENCE NOT
 GIVEN UNDER OATH

Washington, June 15.-Several import ant antitrust actions which may be brought against concerns which have been investigated by the bureau of cor porations may be seriously affected by two recent decisions of the supreme court
 No official of the department of justice
 Is yet ready to give an interpretation or the situation, but it appears that the de- partment of justice will hereafter be at liberty to use in an antitrust suit evil dence which has been given to the com missioner of corporations not under oath or in response to a subpoena
 In the United Wireless case the supreme court compelled President Wilson to de- liver copies of letters which he had signed, even though the letters incrimi- mated the corporation. In the so-calleo hours of service case. the court held that the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was com pelled to report its own violations ana that such reports could be used by the department of justice in prosecuting 1t. It is pointed out that the investigation of the Steel corporation was made With out subpoenas or administering of oaths
 Several officials of the department of justice are now Investigating the effect Of the decisions referred to and 1t is pos sibe that the government may hereafter have available much evidence for anti trust actions which 1t has hitherto been unable to use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16

plenty of tme for hysteria to sob itself down to sober second thought.
 Tn order to become part of the con stitution the proposed amendment must be ratified by the legislatures of at least ihree-fourths of the states. Assuming mat there will be no great delay in the action of the House in accepting the amend ment as passed by the Senate-a violent assumption-there will arise at once lit- ter opposition in the southern states, which will not knowingly agree to any proposal that might prevent them from regulating the franchise. They are right in this opposition, for they are con1ront- ed with a condition, and not theory. and fair-minded northern men of all oe rties are willing that the south should regulate this matter by and for itself.
 'But even if the southern states should not object to the amendment, 1t IS not likely soon to be ratified. Three-fourths of the tsates have not asked for the pop ular election of senators. and 1t is greatly 10 be doubted if that many states faVor the plan. As in the matter of the income tax, it is probable that most of the states will turn down the revolutionary plan to elect senators by popular vote. As soon as it is fully understood that popular election would be followed by demand hv the larger states for the apportion- ment of senators according to population, the smaller states will perceive the folly of the proposed change and will reject It. Other states, finding that direct cleo lions will not prevent the improper use or money. will probably decide that the inn asinary benefits do not justify the risk attending such a radical change in the leW''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
WOMAN COLLAPSES
 IN BDG FOUR TRIAL
Dramatic Incidents Occur in Cooke EmbeZzlement
 Trial

Cincinnati June 15.-Mrs. Jeanette Ford Is in a hospital tonight attempting to recover from the ordeal of her cross- examination today inethe trial of Edgar S. Cooke, accused of embezzfins S22ooo from the Big Four railway.
 Forced to bare her past within the hear ing of Mrs. Cooke, the woman who helped lead Cooke, warriner and other Big Four officials astray, collapsed utterly.
 While clasping her 6-year-old daughter in her arms she was forced to admit the child was born out of wedlock.
 "This has brought on a relapse that may prove fatal to Mrs. Ford" said her physician.
 To spare her further suffering attor- neys for the state and defense agreed as to the admission of certain letters and telegrams, and then announced her cross-examination and re-questionIng had been finished.
 The morning session was full of senti- ment and dramatic situations, but the afternoon was given over to dry testi- mony from railroad employees. The pros ecution presented these witnesses to es- tahIish its claim that diligent search had failed to reveal the books which 1t is al- legged would show Cooke was short in his accounts.
 The state tomorrow will introduce g5 account books. which it is asserted will show how much money Warrlner took from the Big Four.
 There was a. second stirring moment when Mrs Cooke sobbed out, That is my child and Cooke's,' as a tot of years was brought into the courtroom. Almost at the outset of her cross-examination Attorney Charles w. Baker for the de- fense led Mrs. Ford back to her earlier career and the name of Frank Comstock, who preceded Warriner as local treasurer of the Big Four, again was brought into the trial.
 'Who told you Gomstock was short?' asked Baker.
 Cooke told me-
 'How well did you know Comstock?'
 Well, bit more than friendly
 Isn't 1t true that you and Comstock went on a two-weeks' spree, and that while on 1t he told you of his shortage?"
 Maybe he did'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
MARION CLAIM TO
 BE CONSIDERED
Asks to Be Included on Route of New Railroad-Masons of Central
 Alabama Meet June 29

Marion, June "A meet ing of the Progressive association was held this week to hear the report of a committee sent out in interest of the line of railway that is to be built from Jasper to Pensacola. This committee was assured that Philadelphia and New orll capitalists would build the road and the claims of Marion for tonnage and passenger traffic was placed before the officials. However, no definite an- swer was given the committee, but they were assured that Marion's claim would be considered.
 Temple lodge of Masons have elected the following officers: Dr. O. L. Shiversr ". NJ. Rev. W. R. Carothers, ST. w; J. H Hogan, Jr. W; H. Y. Howze, treasurer; E. B. Howell, secretary; H. c. Howze, ST. D.; W. L. Murfee, Jr. D. s. Soline, tyler.
 On June 2s a convocation of all Ma sonic lodges in central Alabama will be held at Marion and g large Ma sonic barbecue will be given.
 Charles L. Bavhley and Miss Ivie Butts came over from Uniontown on Wednesday and were married by c. H. Seawell, Esq.
 Mrs. Benjamin Maclin Huey has Is sued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Neva Langdon. to Charles Austin Miner, the marriage to take place on June 2S, at 74s Manship street, Jackson, Miss.
 The marriage of Miss Sadie Moore and Val Pollard at Newborn today was of interest to Marion people, where the principals are well known and the bride has many relatives.
 Rev. and Mrs John s. Ealing of Sprott have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Gallie Beatrice, to Dr. Edward Milum Barnes of Plantersvilleot othe wedding to occur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
Where Is Unused Stock

Congressman Malby, in connection with the discussion of the issuance of the fa- nous s10,000,00O common stock, asked about the issuance of the $S0,0o0,000 of stock by the American Sugar Refining company, of which it had been said only S42, ,000,000 had been used in the purchase of plants
 Have you any knowledge of what be- came of the $S,00O,0O0 not so used7" ln- quired MT Malby.
 None whatever"
 The witness said he believed the stock had been watered. but how much he was not willing to estimate.
 Another section of the examination re- lated to the beet sugar industry. Mir Palmer was member of an American Sugar company committee appointed to investigate beet sugar refneries.
 MT. Wiilets, representing a trade packer, made a trip through the west" explained MT Palmer, and when he calne back he told me the beet sugar re- fineries were making sugar at less than we had thought they conld. I had him go cut the next day to talk with Have meyer. The result was the appointment Of committee to buy
 Mir. Palmer added that MT. Willets was sent out to round up" the beet sugar people. MT, Cutler came on from Utah and as 2 result of the round up' the nrSt purchase was made. "It was a big question in those days,' added MT. Palmer, Whether we could get tho beets grown, and I was in favor of purchasing from the Mormons first be- cause 1 thought the Mormons could con- trol their people,
 "Oh, there has been the statement that there was an alliance between the Amer ican Sugar Refining company and the Mormon church," said Judge Madison.
 'Tell us about that Wasn't Cutler bishop or something in the Mormon church?"
 T don't know"
 We will believe that. Wasn't Joseph F. Smith, the head of the church, consult I ed?'
 "No, not that know of. We dealt with Cutler"
 1 The witness told of purchases in Colo rado, Michigan and California, admitting that the refineries purchased were at times competing with the American, but said he went out of the company before the consolidation of the beet sugar re- flneries took place.
 Representative Fordney asked MT. Pal mer if the beet sugar industry could sur vive without a protective tariff. ''It would be pretty close sailing" was the reply.
 Senator Smoot of Utah made an un- successful effort to have the Mormon president excused. insisting that Thomas R. Cutler of Salt Lake could supply all the nforrnation desired from MT. Smith, but the committee decided that Mr. Smith should appear in person.
 My view is that, Joseph F. Smith is a material witness" Chairman Hardwick told the committee. He is one of the two or three men the district attorney for the southern district of New York and the Attorney General of the United States have alleged were responsible for the for nation of the Utah-Idaho combination.
 Chairman Hardwick asked MT. Heike for his estimate of the holdings of Pres ident Fl. O. Havemeyer in the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16

Sugar company at the time he swayed the company
 "Oh. one or two hundred shares in his own name," was the response.
 ''Did his family hold more?'
 Probably 2oO0 shares"
 .Did Havemeyer ever unload any or ms stook?'
 q wouldn't say unload I would say sold He never owned much in his own name anyway"
 MT. Heike's concluding testimony stirred LID a discussion of tariff policies.
 q believe that each country should produce what it can produce cheapest, said Mir Heike. q am free trader
 MT. Hardwick asked If he would have free trade in raw sugar.
 'eYes, but would have the duty taken off slowly. overs a period of 20 years' explained Mr Heike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
MONTGOMERY'S
 SHRINERS JUBILANT

Montgomery, June 15.-(Special.) )-- shriners of Montgomery are jubilant over action Of the zamora temple, Bir- mingham. in voting to aid the Mont gomery Shriners club in their effort to secure temple in this city. At the present time there are two Shriner temples in Alabama, Abba temple in Mobile and Zamora temple of Birming- ham. The proposal is to convert the local club into a temple.
 Whirligigs, whistling tubes and tin drums and horns by the thousands will be taken to the Rochester meeting of the imperial council in July to aid the local delegation in making sufficient fuss" to impress upon the Shriners at the meeting of the importance of a temple in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
Seed Leaves City

Montgomery. June 15.-(Special )-While Walter D. Seed, lieutenant governor of Alabama, was today speaking at Floma- ton to a gathering of Confederate yeter- ans all of his personal effects were be- ing moved from Montgomery to Tusca- loosa, where he is to make his residence during the next four years. The past four years, while treasurer of the state, MT. Seed lived in Montgomery. The lieutenant governor is popular in Mont gomery, while his wife has been a charm ing part of the social activities of the Capital City In moving to Tuscaloosa they are returning to their former home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
SWEET POTATOES
 BEING SHIPPED

Bay Minette, June 15.-(Special.) .)-The first shipments of sweet potatoes are be- ing made from this county now. The potatoes have not fully matured as yet, but are far enough along to satisfy the market until they are fully matured. Wa termelons are ripe. but as yet very few have been shipped. They are coming on fine, but the local market takes all that can be had Next week will see large numbers of them shipped to north ern markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
STILL OPPOSE
 SUNDAY BASEBALL

Montgomery, June Special. J. Despite the fact that several games of baseball have been played in Montgom- cry op Sundays, without intervention of the law, agitation has not yet stopped. It is understood that a Sun day league, which was organized in the city several weeks ago, Is still con- sidering the advisability of injunctive proceedings to stop the games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
CHATTANOOGA TO
 HAVE GREAT FOURTH

Chattanooga June 15-(Special.) )-Col. W. J. Bass has been unanimously elected here by the municipal committee as field marshal in Chattanooga's sane celebra- ton of July 4. Morning and night cere- monies will be conducted. In the morn ing will occur an auto parade for children followed by patriotic exercises at the aud- itorium, while at night a special pro- gramine will be rendered at Chamberlain EieId
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
Items About Alaba mians

M. B. Lewis of Birmingham passed through Washington this week on his way to Baltimore, where he will spend few weeks with his father on the latter's Maryland plantation. Mrs. Lewis Is spend- Ing a few weeks at Los Angeles, Cal.
 Mrs. Oscar W. Underwood is at At iantic City for few weeks during the heated term.
 The raging of the old Riggs house has put Senator Bankhead on the street Tuesday he moved Into another down. town hotel and the elevator went out of commission. Today he is looking for an other place to lay his head. He refuses to walk up and down three flights of stairs.
 R. O. Dykes and wife of Sylacauga are in Washington for a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
Land Office Report

Montgomery, June 15-tSpecial.)- Twenty -one original homestead entries were made in Alabama during the month of May, according to report which has been submitted by the government land office in this city. Seven committed home steads, embracing AS acres, were made. There were six timber and stone land ap- plioations. embracing 549 acres, and six timber and stone land entries, embracing 360 acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
BANKER WOULD
 ENDOW UNIVERSITY

Frankfort-on-th -the-Main, Germany. June 15-It Is stated that Jacob H. Schiff, the New York banker, has announced his readiness to give several million marks for the foundation of a university at Frankfort rt-on-the-Main, his birthplace, provided certain conditions, particularly concerning the matter of religion and professors, are met.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
ATLANTA MAN
 HEADS MANAGERS

Chicago, June 15.-John D., SmmonsI of the Atlanta Journal was elected president of the International Circula ticn Managers association at the clos here today. In a contest for the nextl convention Atlanta was defeated by1 Baltimore. r in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
SOON TO OCCUPY
 GOVERNORS MANSION

Montgomery June 15.-(Special.)- By the end of this week the handsome home on South Perry street, which was formerly occupied by Sam Sable, will be converted into governors masion, and Alabama's chief executive and his family will have taken occupancy of the residence. A number of minor inn provements about the house have been completed.
 A social warming by Governor and Mrs. O'Neal will be postponed until the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-16
RRICKELL GOES TO
 SALT LAKE CITY

Montgomery, June (Special.) )--Attor1 rey General Robert c. Brickell of Ala Lama will within few days leave foi Salt Lake City, Utah, where he will at1 tend the convention of attorney generals of the United States. The convention is an annual one.
 General Brickell will probably be gone 10 days. During his absence from Mont gcmery w. l.. Martin, first assistant at to,ney general, wifi be in charge of the cffice, assisted by T. Howard Seay, sec enc assistant attorney general.