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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
ENGINEER EXECUTED.
carrarza Soldiers Lay Lown Iron Law
To Railroad Men.

CarraEza Soldiers Lay Lown Iron Law
To Railroad Men.
Laredo, Texas.-According to infor-
nation brought to Laredo by passen-
gers from the south striking rail-
road engineer who1refused to pull out
a train from Monterey for Nuevo La
redo unless paid in Mexican gold or
American money, was hauled from his
cab and summarily executed by Car
ranzista soldiers.
1t was reported in Monterey that
First Chief Carranza had decreed that
railroad employees be paid nothing but
de facto currency and that all men
refusing such payment be shot.
Advices reaching Laredo said that
all telegraph operators in the repub-
lie agreed to walk out in sympathy
with the trainmen and locomotive
men, The controversy is based who'll
ly on the governments insistence on
paying the men in Carranza currency,
of which $S5 is required to purchase
a meal in Monterey.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Secured Architect For Hospital.

At last good, practical start has
been made toward actual construc-
ton Of the Mississippi tuberculosis
sanitarium at Magee, Simpson county,
and it will not be long before build.
ings and the necessary adjuncts are
in course of construction. At the call
ed meeting of the special committee
designated to have charge of the prac-
tical foundation details, Ben Price, Jr.,
Of Birmingham, Ala, was chosen as
architect to draft plans and specifica-
tons and supervise construction OF
the necessary buildings.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
HUGHES ADMITS HIS DEFEAT
Sends Congratulations to Wilson.
New Complications Come Up In
California Middle.

Lakewood, N. J.-Chas. e. Hughes,
Republican candidate for president in
the recent election, sent to President
Wilson a telegram congratulating him
upon his reelection.
In his telegram Mr.. Hughes said:
Because of the closeness of the
vote have awaited the official count
in California, and now that it has
been virtually completed, permit me
to extend to you my congratulations
upon your reelection. l desire also
to express my best wshies for sue
cessful administration"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
REFUGEES Rescued From Mexico.

Douglas, Ariz.-Jorge Jattar, form
erly a prosperous merchant Of Guerre-
70. Chihuahua, and a party OF IA Sy-
rian men, women and children, ar
rived in Douglas after riding horse
back from Guerrero to Nacozari, So
nora. rs miles south of here.
Jattar said that during raid by
Francisco Villa at the head OF a band
OF 800, about 80 days ago, Villa cursed
foreigners.
For almost month the little party
made it's way through rough noun
tains infested with outlaws.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
BISHOP MILLSPAUGH DIES.
Kansas Churchman Has Been in Serv
Ice For Forty Years.

Topeka, Kas.-The death Of Rt. Rev.
Frank R. Millspaugh, bishop of the d.
ocese of Kansas Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, at his home here,
removed one of the prominent figures
in the church. He has served for more
than 40 years.
Hardening Of the arteries necessi'
tated his withdrawal from the more
active phases of the church last year
and was responsible for his death. His
condition for the last few months had
been so critical that the end was mo-
mentarily expected. At the recent ma
tional convention of the church the
Rt. Rev. James Wise of st. Louis was
chosen co-adjutor bishop to relieve
Bishop Millspaugh of some of his du'
ties
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Accused spy Wants Citizenship.

New York. -Armgaard Karl Graves,
so-called international spy" held in
$4,000 bail on charge Of attempting
to blackmail Countess Won Bernstorff,
wife Of the German AMBASSADOR, has
taken out his first c-t.zenship papers
here. His attorney explained that
Graves feared an attempt BY the Ger
mar government to get possession Of
his person and said that e. citizen
lie could demand protection Of this
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Gets Carnegie Pension.

Newborn, Tenn.-Mrs. Don Hamil-
ton of Reelfoot Lake, the widow OF the
late Don Hamilton, who lost his life
last spring in an attempt to save Mrs.
Mcclellan and several other Dyersburg
citizens from drowning while boat rid
ing on Reelfoot Lake, has been award
ed pension of $40 month BY the
Carnegie hero fund.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Auto Trust Exposed.

Chicago-Details of operation OF
IAN organized brokerage bureau" for
the disposal of motor cars stolen by
members of the alleged Chicago auto
mobile thieves trust" were contained
in the testimony of several witnesses
in the trial of Mrs Elvina Stiles, wife
OF a Chicago postoffice employe.
Mrs. Stiles, with Roy D. Whitehead,
Is accused of being one Of triumvi-
rate OF the brokers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
cRoNEs CAUGHT AT LAST.

Alleged PoIsoner OF Banqueters Cap
tured After Long Chase.
Chicago jean Crone, former COOK
at the University club, OF Chicago
who is wanted in connection with the
poisoning of 200 guests at banquet
rendered Archbishop Mundelein. OF
this city, has been arrested in Spaul
ding, Neb., according to advices re-
ceived by the local police. Crones Is
accus ed of having placed poison II
SOUP in furtherance of anarchistie
ideas.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Bio Mule Sale BY State.

Secretary j. ]. Conan of the penie
tentiarv was advised that the trus
tees, at Parchman were very success.
full on their mule sale. There were
quite a number of pensioned and mac
tive mules, which had served faith
fully and profitably their respective
terms of enlistment or Imprisonment,
which 1t had become necessary to re-
place by new blood and younger AMI
mails. Sixty-eight head of mules were
sold at au zion, bringing an average
price of $50 head, or more than So
500 gross.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Posse Hunts AssauIter.

Centreville, Allan armed posse
with bloodhounds is searching the
lower section of Bibb county for ne.
gro who attacked the wife OF one OF
the most prominent planters in this
vicinity. The determined fight OF the
woman gave her an opportunity to es-
cape from the negro.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Didn't Go On Junketing Trip.

Rev. J. B. Lawrence of Jackson, a
member of the board of trustees of
the Mississippi industrial and training
school, did not accompany Governor
Bilbo on his junketing trip through
the north.
He received an invitation from the
governor, but did not accept. He is
the field secretary for the Baptist
home mission board, and his official
duties prevented him from participant
ing in the educational expedition.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Jackson-Gov. Theo. G. Bilbo, State
Senator A. B. Schauber, w. Jacobs
and L. G. Franklin, representing the
board Of trustees of the recently au-
thori-ed Industrial and Training
School, are making a tour of inspec-
ton of state schools in northern
states. The last Mississippi legisla-
ture appropriated $4,000 for estab-
fishing an industrial and training
school and the delegation will study
the architectural plans, general equip
ment and conduct of such schools in
many states.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
HoNoRs FOR ROOSEVELT.
Accepts Temporary Presidency OF the
League of Neutral Nations.

Accepts Temporary Presidency OF the
League of Neutral Nations.
New York.-Theodore Roosevelt has
accepted, temporarily, the honorary
presidency of the League of Neutral
Nations, it is announced here. The or
ganization was formed soon after the
German invasion of Belgium for the
purpose, according to its members, OF
influencing public sentiment in favor
of the rights of smaller countries
against military oppression by the
great powers"
Originating In Switzerland, the
league now claims to have branches in
Argentina, Chile, Denmark, Spain, Hol-
land, Greece, Peru, Brazil, Norway,
Sweden and the United States.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Noted cartoonist Dies.

Dayton, Ode Voss w. Driscoll,
aged AZ, well known cartoonist, died
at a hospital in Dayton. He has beer
IL about one month. Driscoll Is said
to have originated the mule Maud"
cartoons. He was also an author Of
humorous verse.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Editor Injured.

Knoxville, Tenn.-William Rule, rs,
editor of the Knoxville Journal and
Tribune, was struck here by street
car. sustaining injuries to his head
and side. He was removed to his
home. Physicians believe his injuries
are not very serious.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Corinth.-A community disturbance
In North Tishomingo county, near
Iuka, is reported from that section,
and it is learned that as result, a
house has been burned and the home
Of Finch Grissom has been dynamited.
It is learned that the disturbance was
caused by "holy roller" taking up
his residence in the community and
establishing a following among several
residents. Some weeks ago the preach
or was taken out at night by gang
of whitecaps and beaten and left for
dead.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
caesarian Operation Successful.

Fort. Smith, Ark-Through Gaze
sarian operation, twins were born here
to Mrs. Oscar Sparks. The infants, a
ten-pound boy and an eight-pound girl,
will live, say physicians who perform
ed the operation. Mrs. Sparks now is
the mother of ten children.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Laurel.-If present plans are matur-
Year on buildings for the South Mis-
sissippi Charity Hospital, to be locat-
ed in Laurel.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Union.-Local merchants are plan
ming to join the trade boosting train
which will be run over the Meridian
& Memphis and Jackson & Eastern
railroads from Meridian to Sebastopol,
Nov. 80, to celebrate the formal open
ing of the latter road for business.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Corinth.-A serious accident occur
red here when G. P. Evans was in
stantly killed when caught in some
shafting at a local machine shop.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
creeneviIle Tobacco Sales.

Greeneville, Tenn.-The selling sea-
son for tobacco in Greeneville opened
Friday, and never before was such a
quantity of tobacco seen on the streets
of Greeneville.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
sandit Gets Gems Worth $4,000.

Arkansas City, Kas.-A bandit en-
tered McDowell's jewelry store here
and held up the only clerk In the
place. escaping with $4,000 worth OF
diamonds, after locking the clerk In
the vault.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
Thirty pous Are EiioibIe.

Columbia, Tenn.-Of the original 43
dog starters in the second annual der
by of the National Foxhunters' associ-
alton, 80 remain eligible for competi-
ton in the finals.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
stars and Stripes at Ole Miss.

The Stars and Stripes were raised
for the first time on permanent flag
pole Thursday over the University OF
Mississippi campus. The new pole,
which has just been erected Is 101
feet and inches In height, including
the copper ball at the summit. 1t
weighs 2,400 pounds and is made OF
steel Two flags will be used, the reg
ulation size nag nine by eighteen feet
and smaller flag to be used as a
storm flag. The nag was raised for
the first time while the students sang
America. 81
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
DAiRYMEN ARE SUED.
Violation Of Antitrust Law Of Texas
Is Alleged.

Austin, Texas.-Suit was filed by
the attorney-generars department on
behalf of the state, in district court
here against IA Austin dairymen for
the alleged violation of the antitrust
laws of Texas by fixing and regulating
the price Of milk at Austin.
The state claims that these dairy
men formed a combination on Oct. 26
for the purpose of increasing the price
of milk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Meridian. - Scottish Rite Mssons
from all parts of the state gathered
here Tuesday to attend three days
session Of the Scottish Rite bodies, be-
Ing the 26th reunion. The 4th and 32d
degree was conferred on large class
Of candidates.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
SOME CLASS TO THIS MAN.
New Congressman Comes Into WASH
ington In Own Aeroplane.

Washington.-O. D. Bleakley, of
Franklin, Pa, representatiye-elect,
made an aeroplane flight from Phila-
delphia to Washington in his own BIZ
plane. piloted by Sergt. VIM. c. Ocker,
of the United States army. Mr.. Bleak
ley declared he was "the first man to
come to congress by aeroplane.
About two hours were consumed IN
actual flying, and one stop was made
in the suburbs of Baltimore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Toccopola:-The November term of
circuit court in lafayette county ad-
journed Thursday after a four days
session.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

A torpid liver condition prevents proper
food assimilation. Tone up your liver with
Wrfghts Indian Vegetable Pills. They act
gently and surely. ADV.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Jackson. Within a short while the
newly organized and partly completed
Meridian & Memphis railroad, from
Meridian northwest to Union, in New
tan county, viii be thrown open To-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
oO-QO-oO-C-COOO-oC
; MISSISSIPPI Z
5 NEWS ITEMS {

Shannon-Dumas Parker was burn
ed to death in his home a few miles
north Of here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Hattiesburg.- Hattiesburg has been
officially declared city of more than
$4,000 population by Governor Bilbo
and in the future will be recognized
as such and will enjoy certain privi-
leges not heretofore enjoyed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Escanaba, Thirteen deaths
since Sept. have been reported IN
michigan. IL Of them due directly TO
.... $3.50 academia and one To heart
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30
To improve Postoffice.

Paris, Tenn.-Extensive improve
ments. involving considerable sum,
will soon be made at the Paris post.
office. The interior and exterior
woodwork will be painted, the floors,
iron fixtures painted, radiators taken
I'D. painted and reset.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Houlka.-The smoke coming from
the Aberdeen and Columbus forest
fires has settled over Chickasaw coun-
ty in a dense haze, causing nausea
among the people that is very dis
agreeable
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Natchez.-Following the announce
ment by Wilson & Co., owners Of
packing plants in various parts of the
United States and South America, that
II live stock production in the terri
tory of the Mississippi packing COM
pany, the plant of which is situated
at Natchez, is increased, the largest
packing plant south of st. Louis will
be established here, the Natchez cham
Der of commerce plans a statewide
campaign for an increased produc-
ton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Toccopola.-Three thousand one
hundred and ten bales of cotton were
killed in Lafayette county prior to
November 1, 1916, as compared to g.
313 bales ginned in the county up to
the same date last year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Better a drawback than setback.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Ellisville.-Claude Freeman, young
student OF the Jones county agricul-
tural high school, was out hunting
squirrels and accidentally dropped his
gun on log on which he was stand
ing, when it went off, sending load
of No. shot into his left hip.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Love.-Mrs. Jennie Cleveland, wife
of ]. T. Cleveland, a farmer residing
near this place, on Rural Route No. 2,
gave birth Sunday to. four children,
two boys and two girls, the girls
weighing six pounds each, one boy 511
and one pounds.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Greenwood-McGee, Dean & Jones
purchased from S. B. and H. l.. Wal
ton, extensive planters near Minter
City, 1873 bales of cotton at 30 cents
per pound, averaging about $160 per
bale, being one of the largest sales
made this year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Observation-Disclosures Mackey has
received instructions from the post
office department notifying him that
every rural carrier would get back
pay for the year 1914 amounting to
from 81 for substitutes to $500 for
regular carriers.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

olumbus.-John T. Wood, former
postmaster at Columbus, has been
elected vice president Of the Column
bus National Bank, succeeding Chas.
F. Sherrod, ST., who resigned to de-
vote his time to private interests.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-11-30

Canton.-That $4,000 had been
raised for Christian education in Mis-
sissippi since Jan. l, 1916, was the
gratifying fact reported to the Pres
byterian synod of Mississippi in ses-
sion here by its executive committee
of education.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-14
SHRINERS TO MEET IN MAY
viii Hold Sem-AnnuaI Ceremonial
Session in the Scottish Rite
Cathedral at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee-The semi-annual cere-
monial session of Tripoli temple Of
Wisconsin Shriners will be held at the
Scottish Rite cathedral on May II.
Announcement to this effect has been
made by Potentate A. c. Downing.
The date of the May ball has been
set for May at the Auditorium.
This ball has been given for the last
two seasons and is one of the big So
cial events of the year. Arrange
ments are in charge of a committee
assisted by three principal officers of
the shrine, the entire patrol and the
band. State members who intend to
make up parties are requested to
notify the officers as soon as possible.
The plan to conduct smile trad
ing trip throughout the state is being
received with enthusiasm. 1t has the
Endorsement of former Mayor Frank
]. Wolff of Fond du Lac, who extends
an invitation for the expedition to
visit his city. If plans can be per-
fected the trip will be made probably
the latter part Of July.
James Jackson is organizing a
quartet among the members of Tri-
poll patrol. 1t is proposed to take
the quartet and band on the trip.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-14
SNAP SHOTS

When the sheriff is actually work
ing at his job, the lynching often is
frustrated.
When man talks about a bargain
he means real estate. When a woman
talks about a bargain it is something
at the dry goods store.
What finally became of that deadly
weapon, the folding bed?
It can also be said that those who
go crazy over a popular song make a
short journey.
The largest vermiform appendix in
the world was yielded by an actor. In
what particular line do you excel?
When a man finishes his argument
he is through. But when a woman fin
ishes her argument she goes back to
the beginning and delivers il again.
How long should a widower wait?
In most communities he is held to
have shown undue haste If he marries
again before the grass sprouts on his
wife's grave.
/ am frank to say that those who
follow the profession of removing su-
perduous hair get very little business
from me.-Eph Wiley.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-14
$3.50 LOST ON SHIP
STEAMER LA PROVENCE LOST IN
MEDITERRANEAN SEA.
Steamer Used by French Government
as Auxiliary Cruiser-Cause of
Disaster Unknown.

Paris, March At was announced
on Friday at the French ministry of
marine that there were nearly 1000
men en- board the French auxiliary
cruiser Provence when it was sunk
in the Mediterranean on February 26.
1t was stated that On board the
Provence were the staff of the Third
Colonial infantry regiment, the third
battalion, the second company of the
first battalion, the second machine
gun company and one extra company,
in all nearly 1000 men.
AS the ministry of marine on Feb
ruary 20 announced that the number
of survivors of the Provence disaster
was estimated at $40, it is indicated
that upward of $3.50 lives were lost.
The loss Of more than 1900 lives in
the sinking of the French auxiliary
cruiser Provence is the greatest ocean
disaster of modern times.
An official statement announcing
the sinking of the Provence said:
The French auxiliary cruiser Prov
ence II, engaged in transporting
troops to Saloniki, was sunk in the
Mediterranean on February &c. TWO
hundred and ninety-six survivors have
been brought to Malta and about forty
to Melos.
mo signs of a submarine were no
ticed"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-14
Neal Brown L. A. Pradt c. S. Gilber1
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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-03-14
FIVE SEEK ELECTION
CONTEST FOR ASSOCIATE JUS
TIcESHIP WILL BE LIVELY.
Attorney General Owen Rules That
Candidates Have Until March
IA to File Papers.

Madison.-With a campaign of
about a month, the contest for the
election of an associate justice of the
Wisconsin Supreme court to succeed
Justice w. H. Timlin, who has with
drawn as a candidate for reelection,
promises to be lively one
Five candidates are in the field.
Attorney General Walter c.. Owen
ruled that the candidates have until
March IA to file nomination papers.
The five already in the field to sue
coed Justice Timlin are:
Judge William J. Turner of the
Circuit court of Milwaukee; Judge E.
B. Belden, who presides over the cir
cult comprised of Racine and Keno
sha counties; Guy d. Golf, former
United States district attorney for
the Eastern district of Wisconsin;
Walter D. Carrigan, former assis-
tant attorney general; Circuit Judge
Chester A Fowler, Fond du Lac.
Attorney General Walter c. owen
may become candidate, and the
name of A. ]. Schmitz of Milwaukee
is frequently mentioned.