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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

A Western exchange says an
editor who was away for a while
left his paper in charge of a
preacher. During the minister's
stay in the office, the following
letter came from a subscriber:
Il know very we'll | paid my
subscription to your paper the
last time. If | get any more
such letters from you as I receiv-
ed last week.. will come in and
maui hi out of you'll. The
minister answered: Il have been
trying to get that out of the edi-
tor for ten years, and if you will
come down and maui it out of
him, then my dear sir, l have
twenty members of my church |
will let you operate on.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

been to a certain extent a spec
tacular character, his execution
would have been carried out with
out unnecessary comment.
In Utah the condemned have
the right to choose for themselves
whether they would prefer to be
shot or whether hanged. Hill
strom accepted the former penal
ty and died like a coward.
1t was probably because he
was shot that newspapers
seized upon the execution
as news item of unusual inter-
est.
1t is the habit of the I.W.W to
protest the innocence of their
members whenever they are
charged with crime. This is
loyalty, but it is not altogether
compatible with law and justice.
At the same time, since the
execution of Hillstrom has crea-
ted so much interest, it is Timely
to call attention to the fact the
some day, and that day is not so
distant, CAPITAL PUNISH
MENT WILL BE ABOLISH
ED. Because of the publicity
given to the Hillstrom case this
growing opposition to capital
punishment is more apparent.
A tremendous agitation was
aroused in behalf of Hillstrom
because he was not an American,
but a citizen of Sweden. This
properly should not have inter-
ferred with the enforcement of
the law. Americans have been
sentenced to death in other coun-
tries for murder. The Sweden
minister did what he could, but
the double murder of Morrison,
father and son, was so brutal
and the proof so conclusive that
the governor saw no reason for
interfering with the course of
the law.
The fact remains that the OPP
position to capital punishment
grows stronger every day and
soon more humane methods of
furnishing violent crimes Twill be
Memphis Commercial
Appeal,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

as many baths in the course of
llly life as | should. That is
possible, | say. But I'll be eter-
nally goldarned if anybody can
make me believe I'm so hope
1essly dirty that I've got to lie
here and be secured with sand!"
AT this the attendant laughed
boisterously like a village fun
and his laugh sank deep
into the soul Of John Sharp Will
liams.
Within thirty days after that
the lavish free bath establish :
ment was no more. -Sunfower
Tocsin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25


rooms that used to be provided
free for United States Senators
in their office building, he act
copied theory was that he was
prompted simply by motives Of
economy. Maybe that was II,
partly partly.
But here is the explanation
that seems to have better ba-
sis of logic and plausibility:
Until one afternoon Senator
Williams had never seen the Law.
ish bathing establishment. But
on that very afternoon he was
suddenly fired by the spirit Of
adventure and painted to know
the mysteries of a Turkish bath.
Without saying word to any
one he left his office and went
through the frosted glass doors
leading to the mysterious inner
temple where great men were
wont to PROSTATE themselves and
be scrubbed.
After the introduction had
been made, they stripped old
John Sharp of his raiment and
led him naked and ashamed
through one weird ablutionary
ordeal after another.
There were moments when
John Sharp didn't know whether
he had struck a holy of holes or
a chamber of horrors. They
archaeological him, steamed
him, parboiled him, prodding
him from time to time to see if
he were "done;;" manipulated
him, secured him, and played
doleful pieces on him with their
bare hands as if he were a. xylo-
phone. Through it all John
Sharp was silent and brave, even
after they had him completely
exasperated.
Finally they took him and led
him out, apparently limp and re-
signed, on a marble slab for the
finishing-up process and any lit
tie artistic touches that they
might have overlooked. A big,
brawny attendant began to give
him what is known as a salt rub.
Then, for the first time during
the whole process, the Senator
entirely lost his temper. He
pulled himself up on his haunch-
es to a half-sitting posture, and
spoke up boldly, like a free-born
yeoman.
He said:
1T may be that I havn't taken
m
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
NOTICE. or TRUSTEES SALE or. LAND.

In pursuance of and by virtue of the authority
conferred upon me. as trustee. in certain deed
Of trust executed by j. l., Stevenson and his wife
N. E. Stevenson, ON the 28th day of February.
1910, to secure certain Indebtedness owing the
brandon bank, which said deed of trust was
transferred to N. J. Wynn on the 18th day of
january. 1912. by the said brandon bank. the
said deed of trust being recorded in book 70. on
page I04 therein in the chancery clerks office of
said Rankin County. Mississippi. and default
having been made in the payment of the indeb-
tedness. and /, having been requested by the
beneficiary to do. will on the 1st Monday in De-
cember 1915. being the 9Th day of said month"; offer
for sale and will sell at public cutlery for cash to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
TOO INTIMATE.

where did you work last. and
how long," demanded the Colon
ell. Did you quit of your own ac-
cord or were you discharged,
and"
"Looky yuh, boss" sourly
said Uncle Bogus, Il isn't pub
posin' marriage to yuh! rs akin
fer a job.-Puck.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
CITATION NOTICE.
State of Mississippi, Rankin County.
To M. v. Falls, Ratliff, Texas.

State of Mississippi Rankin County.
To M " Falls, Ratliff, Texas.
LID. Vance. Ratlff. Texas.
E. Slade, Milton, Fla, r. F. ID.
Geo. Slade. Milton, Fla. r. F. d.
E. w. Slade, Shawnee, Okla.
j. C. Slade. Double Bay, Texas, all non-resi-
dents, and all persons having or claiming any le-
gal or equitable interest in the following described
lands situated in Rankin county, Miss, to-wit:
Lot No. 2, Section 2, Township Z. No. Range E..
Greeting: For certain causes offered before US in
our Chancery Court, of Rankin county. we COM
mand and strictly enjoin upon you that, laying all
other matters aside. and not withstanding any
excuse. you personally appear at Chancery
court to be holden at the court house in Brandon.
on the 4th Monday of March, 1916, to answer a
bill of complaint exhibited against you by l.. B.
Mckay. to confirm title to the above lands.
Witness my hand and seal of Office this the
18th day of November. 1915. r. L. GAY. Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

The run-off for the. democrat
ic nomination for United States
Senator in Tennessee is between
Congressman McKeller, of the
Memphis district, and Ex-Gov.
Patterson, and we'll bet forty
ducacs to six bits that the form
er wins.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

the highest and best bidder. at the south door of
the courthouse in the town of brandon. said
county, within legal hours. the following desert
bed land, situated in the county of Rankin, state
of Mississippi, to-wit:
The NWI-4 of MEL of Section &c, Township 6,
Ranges. East, being the same land described In
said deed of trust.
Will convey only such title as is vested in me
as trustee, aforesaid.
Witness this the 18th day eff November. 1916
ROBERT BURNS. Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

State of Mississippi Rankin County
To Robert Harrison defendant non resident
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Rankin in said
state on the 4th Monday of March. A. ID, 1916.
to defend the suit in said court of Laura Harri-
son, wherein you are defendant.
This the 18th day of October, A. ID. 1915.
T. T.. GAY, Chancery Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids win be
received at the Chancery Clerks office up until
II o'clock noon on the 1st Monday of December.
1916 for manager of the county home and guard
for the convicts.
Also for supplies for public works and public
construction for all county purposes under chap.
ter FOG laws 1914. for 1916.
r L. GAY Clerk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
1t is a poor father that leaves
his son nothing but money.

In the death of Hon. Samuel
A. Witherspoon, which occurred
at his home at Meridian last
night, Mississippi loses one of
its greatest and most valuable
men.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids win be
received at the Chaucery Clerks Office up until
1915, to build bridge across Pelahatchie Creek
on Stump bridge roa d, acco in
to plans and specifications now file in
said office. The board reserves the right to re-
jcct any or all bids.
This the 18th day of November 1915.
T. L. GAY, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
HE COULD LEARN.

Him! So, you want Ia job?"
asked the possible employer.
do you ever tell lies?"
mo, sir, !" returned the appli-
cant hopefully, but / can learn
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-11-25
JOHN SHARP ABOLISHES
BATHS.
JOHN

When John Sharp Williams
started the movement to do away
with costly marble Turkish bath
The Spectator., 1915-11-12

fine example of this style is shown in the picture and it is safe to pin ones faith to it.
 In this suit the skirt is not extreme ly wide. It has flat panel at the front and back and is shaped to flare. with inverted plaits where the side gores are set in. It should be shorter than it is pictured here, extending not more than an inch or two below the top of the average walking shoe. It fits smoothly Out not tight about the hips, and fastens at the side.
 The long coat is long-waisted. with the slightly curving line at the under arm seam which makes of it a semi fitted model. It is becomingly double breasted, and this is point that wom- en will do well to consider. for it does much for the figure. The straight loose-ftting sleeves are finished with a narrow cuff of velvet, headed with a band of skunk fur. The collar and belt are of the fur also.
 Silk ornaments, cord and cloth covered buttons give the spice of va riety to the composition of the coat.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
PREVENT HOG CHOLERA
Disease Is Greatest Menace to
 Successful Swine Raising.
By Far Most Contagious and Fatal of Any of Ailments of AnimaIs--In- lection Carried to Healthy
 Herds in Many Ways.
(By J. KAsTLE and R. GRAHAMo

(By J. KASTLE and R. GRAHAM)
 Hog cholera is the greatest menace to successful hog raising. It is by far the most contagious and fatal of any of the diseases of swine. The disease is due to an ultra-microscopic virus which is present in the blood the ex- creta and in the carcasses of ali infect ed animals. The infection may be car ried from infected to healthy herds by a number of agencies, such as run ming water, birds, dogs, new stock from infected sources, and also on the over infected areas We can only hope to control, and ultimately eradicate hog cholera by honest, conscientious and painstaking efforts on the part of all farmers and hog raisers looking to the effective isolation of all animals having the disease, scrupulous cleanli- ness in the handling and care of hogs, disinfection of infected premises, the burning of all carcasses of hogs that have died of this disease, proper care III illt ScltSllOA Ol llcol SloCh anu luS careful and intelligent use of hog chol- era serum.
 Hogs should be fed a balanced ra- tion consisting of such materials as corn and various corn products, bran. wheat mddlings, oil meal, tankage and distillers' dried grains and, whenever possible, they should be supplied with forage crops, such as green alfalfa or alfalfa hay. Hogs should be SUD- piled with an abundance of pure, clean water, plenty of shade in hot weather, dry bedding, and airy, light, we'll ven- tilated hog houses.
 Great care should be exercised in the purchase of new stock in order to secure healthy, vigorous animals, free from disease In this connection, it is we'll to bear in mind that hog cholera has an incubation period lasting from 5 to 20 days, during which time the animal may appear normal to all in- tents and purposes. Separate quar- ters should be provided for the isola- tion of all newly-purchased animals, where they may be kept from the rest of the herd for a period of three weeks. and kept under observation for any symptom of the disease that may ap- pear.
 Following an outbreak of hog chol- era in a herd, a thorough cleaning up and disinfection of hog lots and quarters must bo resorted to. Fire and fresh air-slaked lime are the most efficient agents for the destruction of
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
ALLIES TO DEMAND
 BILLION DOLLARS
THE PRO-GERMAN FINANCIERS, IT IS SAID, WOULD BE GLAD
 TO ASSIST.

New York.-The pro-German ele- ment of New York's financiers prob ably will be invited to participate in floating the billion dollar credit loan which Great Britain and France hope to establish in this country. The pro-German fnanciers, it is said, would be glad to have chance to help. but another faction composed largely of Middle Western bankers, with pro-German sympathies. would bitterly oppose participation in raising funds for Germany's enemies, even though all the money will be spent in the United States.
 This was the big feature in the ne gotiations of the Anglo-French finan- cial commission with Wall street bankers. Heretofore the commission has conferred only with bankers who sympathize with the allies. A financier regarded as a leader among the half dozen or so really big pro-German banking houses of New York voiced this opinion:
 There is no doubt in my mind that many banking houses with Teutonic affiliations might be induced to take part in floating the credit loan, be- cause it is necessary to maintain the commerce and industries of the United States"
 Some pro-German bankers high in the councils of Wall street feel keen l,. HA hAi invited 10 meet the members of the commission.
 However. it is gossip on Wall street that pro-German bankers of Chicago, Cincinnati, St, Louis. Mil waukee and other Middle Western cities will bitterly oppose financing of the loan by American banks. These bankers. it is said, will take active steps to combat the tendency of other banks to lend the money.
 1t is said the more partisan work CTS declare that the pro-German de- with any banks participating in the proposed loan by withdrawing their fuods.
 The commission felt that there was no occasion for surprise, in fact that there had been no surprise at the re- port that no collateral would be of fcred for the big loan. MT. Blackett, secretary of the commission, would say only that there is yet no definite program and that many suggestions will be considered. There had been very little German agitation concern. ing the loan, he said, No authorita- tive information as to terms of the loan was available. though many re- ports were broadcast.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12

The difficult part of making ready the winter wardrobe now, lies in de. siding upon just what one wants.
 If it is question of the street suit that is to be decided, a safe answer lies in two directions at least. The severely plain tailored suit, with plain skirt, cut shoe-top length and moder- ately wide, or a plaited skirt, may be chosen, to be worn with a semifitted coat having flaring skirt portion, long, plain, rather close-fitting coat sleeves and finish of bone buttons and inconspicuous stitching. The plain, tailored suit does not come back each season, for the simple req son that it never goes out. It is al ways with us. With some variation of lines or length or fullness it brings its own style into line with the pass ing modes.
 Then there are suits on decidedly new lines. Among them those that show the influence of the redingote which has inspired the designers of so many and such varied models. A
The Spectator., 1915-11-12

Ribbons and laces continue to set off the faces of maids and matrons during many hours of the day at home.
 A cap is shown at the left of the picture given here which sells for fifty cents. It may be had in any of the lovely colors into which ribbons are dyed. Jonquf1 yellow, rose color and blue arc great favorites just now. It takes yard of ribbon about five inches wide to make it. and a yard of narrow ribbon, one inch or a little less in width, to make the three small ribbon flowers and the short loops that decorate it. 4 yard of shadow lace edges tho wide ribbon for a frill about tho cap. This lace is bought in a five-inch width and split length wise to form two strips. one three inches wide and one two inches wide. The wider strip is used for the frill about the face.- and the narrower is gathered along one edge with plaque to form the center of the crown.
 To make the cap sew the lace edge to the ribbon with two rows of stitching to form casing for an .elastic band that is to be run in 1t. Sew tho narrower lace strip to the
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
Stability or .nted States.

The Constitution of the United States of America was adopted in 17S9 In that year the French revolu- tion began. Since 1TS9 Europe has been remade. Among the nations four stand out as ancieut"-Eng- land, Russia, Denmark and Spain. Yet in the past century and quarter those countries have lived through governmental changes that show be- side the stability of the United States rule as exceedingly large and signifi- cant shifts
The Spectator., 1915-11-12

other edge of the ribbon and run a gathering thread along it's outer edge Pull the thread up tightly and fasten 1t securely to form the center of the cap crown. Place little ribbon flow CT here to finish it.
 Cut length of elastic cord just long enough to extend about the head, and run in the casing formed of the lace, joining the ends. The small ribbon flowers are mrde of five petals each, either cut from the ribbon and made separately or formed by gathering the ribbon to simulate petals. Millinery stamens are used for the centers.
 A very wide ribbon is used for the cap at the right. 1t is shaped to the head by means of narrow tucks into which small cords are run. A bow of narrower ribbon trims the front. and hanging loops and ends of very narrow ribbon are placed at the back, all of the same color as the cap. Four buckles. made of tiny chiffon roses in blue. yellow. pink and Iaven. der or pale green require patient and efficient work in making. A frill of cream-colored lace falls under the rib bon frill about the face.
 JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12

things that they like, for several nights in succession, so as to get the fear or suspicion.
 After you have gained their confi- dence, cut cross slit in the middle of the paper and spread the feed as be- fore.
 The first rat that comes will drop through into the water and get on the rock; the next one drops through and there is a fight for a foothold, and they argue the point with such squeals that all the rats in the neighborhood hasten in to find out what the trou- ble is
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
Hogs Isolated While Being Watched
 for Cholera Symptoms.

hog cholera virus. Scatter fresh air slaked lime abundantly about the hog lots or disinfect with per cent solu- tion of cresol compound and white wash the hog houses and fences.
 Sick hogs should not be sold; neith- CT should they be driven along public highways or transported in cars from place to place. or placed in public stock yards or pens. In other words, the only way to properly control this disease is to isolate it, and though it may work temporary hardship on the individual owner to do this. it is cer- tainly, ultimately, to his interest and to the interest of the great body of hog raisers, to do all in his power to establish and maintain a rigid and ef- fective quarantine with respect to this disease.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
EARLY CORN BEST FOR SEED
More Apt to Be We'll Cured Before Hard Freezes-lrregular Kernels
 Should Always Be Rejected.

After the seed corn is husked, it though early corn is apt to be well cured in the shock if the shock has stood up we'll No seed should be saved from down shocks. even when the ears look good on the outside. The germ is next the cob. We have learned from experience that grains with dark points may sprout in the tester, but they send up weak sprouts and are not reliable.
 A simple way of drying and storing seed corn for home use is to fill coarse burlap sacks and suspend them in the barn by a single wire. Mice will some times descend a double wire and take the germs from your best kernels. Of course, corn should not be sacked when at all damp and less than a bushel should not be placed in a sack. says a writer in an exchange. This method would seem tedious to seed corn growers, no doubt, but it will be of use to many small farmers.
 The final selection of corn for seed should be made next spring when the sacks of ears are opened and the ears shelled. Some defects will likely appear then which were not noticed this fall. Irregular kernels should then be re- jected as they may lodge in the planter and cause a poor stand For this req son tips and butts should be rejected and ali doubtful ears should be tested.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
SOME ECONOMIES IN HARVEST
Considerable Portion of Grain Crop Lost In Field by Help Neelecting
 to Pick Up Scatterings.
(By A. n. WILSON,

It is possible for careless help to leave a considerable portion of the grain crop in the field by neglecting to gather up scatterings, loose bun dies, etc, and by hauling grain on open-bottom racks.
 From a few pounds to few bushels of grain may be saved every day. dur ing stacking. by using a tight-bottom rack, or a canvas over the rack that will catch all of the grain that is shattered out of the heads.
 In seasons when the grain shatters badly, surprisingly large amount of grain can be saved in this way.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
BARREL TRAP CATCHES RATS
Top With Slit Cut in Center Will Prove Effective.

A trap which has been known to catch the rodents by the dozens is called the barrel trap. Procure a watertight barrel, put rock in the bottom that will reach up about foot high and pour in sufficient water to nearly cover the rock, leaving just the upper point sticking out, and it should be about large enough to hold single rat
 In place of the upper head, stretch a piece of very thick wrapping-paper over the top of the barrel and fasten it securely by means of the top hoop or cord.
 Dampen the paper slightly with a moist sponge, and it will become tight when dry. Feed the rats on this paper head, with cheese-parings and other
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
War Exports ,ncreasino.

Washington. - American exports O: ly now that converted intuition plants are getting into full swing Figures by the Bureau of Foreign and Domes- tic Commerce show that the shipments of horses, mules automobiles. aero war supplies, aggregated nearly s50.. 000,000 in July.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
Goethals Fair Sneaker.

San Diego. - Mai Gen, George w. GoethaIs. builder of the Panama canal, made two addresses at q celebration in his honor at the Panama California Exposition He told 5000 school chill dren the story of the construction of the canal. and afterward spoke before l5.O0O adults.
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
Studies Feed ana Land.

Tho dairy farmer not only studies how to feed his COW but how to feed his land He is not a soil robber, as he realizes that the farmer who re- duces the fertility of his land robs without reason, since he steals from himself
The Spectator., 1915-11-12
GUARDS PROTECT THE BIRDS
Which Nests Have Been Built to Keep Away All Marauders.

In order to increase the number of birds in any area. they must be pro of persecution by hume1 kind, but we must defend them from various nat ural foes. Guards should be placed about the trees or poles which contain