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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
THE LENGTH OF LIFE,
Longevity Of Man Increasing, Says an
Austrian Physician.


Medical men are discussing lecture
by Professor Pfuger, Of the Univer-
sity OF Bonn, on longevity, in which he
asserts that the average length OF
human Life is steadily increasing, says
the Indiana Medical Journal He
main tains that one-third of all the
deaths registered in Munich are due to
heart disease, brough on by the i'm
moderate use Of beer, and that tobac-
CO also claims a large percentage of
the victims. Among forty centenari-
ans who have come under his notice
there was only one smoker, while
nearly all professed to moderate use
Of alcohol. What Professor Pfuger
most seriously warns people against
is the thought and fear of death. The
mind must be occupied, he says, in
order to secure longevity. Hardwork-
Ing men who retire rarely live much
longer.
The German census statistics show
that in 1871 the centenarians num-
bered LAT men and 2S7 women, but in
1900 only five men and thirty women.
The above press report is Of interest.
AS is well known in Munich the con-
sumption of beer per capita Is greater
than elsewhere in the world and the
percentage of heart disease is higher.
Beer has a worse influence on the
heaIt than either wine or whisky.
Tobacco is better borne by adults and
the aged than by youth. No child
should be allowed to smoke before the
age Of twenty-one. Wine has been
said to be the milk of old age; 1t
should not be used until past the noon
OF life. That the German census
shows reduction of old men since the
war with France is natural. The age
Of industrialism, of city life, of strain,
Of alcohol and Of the veneral diseases
with increase of tables dorsalis and
general paresis Is the present age Of
Germany as it is of the United States.
Only the sedate and the temperate in
all things can expect length Of days.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Miss 0asne0. Sse'y DetreitH
Amateur Art AssaQhasiesa, tells
yeaEg woassa wie9 10 do to
avoaa pam and sufseeiag caused
by femalo troahses.
can conssasFtione1y recommend
Lydia ID. RiA&AAnafs Vegetable
compound TO tAsss 81 nay sisters
suffering with fesnsas vealzaesa and
the troubles which 50 Oftaa he4all
women. I suffered for months with
general weakness and felt SO weary
thai had hard wessx TO heep up. +
had shooting pahns and was utterly
miserable. In my distress I was adj
vises to use Lydia Is. Pfnlchagn's
Vegetable Compound, and it was
red letter day to nae whon took the
FIRST dose, for at that time nay restora.
ton began. In six weeks I was a
changed woman, perfectly we'll in
every respect. / felt SO elated and
hansE that I want all women who
suffer to get we'll as I did y MESS
GUTRA CANNON, $50 Jones ST., Detroit,
Corresponding Seey Mich. Amateur
AES Association. 5000 fsr5sa If orietraf Of
aooce letter pTouing gen1neess casnot be pr6uuced
1t is clearly shown I'm this
yoRng la0yss letter that k,yelda e.
Pfmkham's Vegetable CcffFso,und
viii surely cure the suf FER iisga Of
wQIae en-; and when ONE considers
tsaaf Miss GaT1non's IStTr Is only
one of hundreds which we save, the
great virtue Of Mrs Pfnkhana's medi,
cine must be admitted by all, -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Beware of Olntnents For Oasarrh That
Cantsain Mercury,
as mercury will sHrely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely deranss tho whole sys
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be Used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by +. J. Cheney d Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t Is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by +.
J. Cheney y 90. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists; price, 75e. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

because it cures catarrh wherever To-
Gated. No other systemic catarrh rem
edy has as yet been devised. Insist
upon having Peruna. There are no
medicines that can be substituted.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he VIA
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum bus. O
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
GHOST LEFT HIS MARK.
Gave Lasting Proof OF HE Visit to Hla
Couoin

Cousin.
The story goes that Lady Tyrconnel
or her grandiaughter-was asleep
IN her bed, and awoke to find her
cousin. Lord Tyrone, standing by her
pillow. He told her that he was dead.
She 1eered at the statement. He re-
peated the assertion, and added a for
chile description Of the world his spirit
had entered. She still doubted
Whereupon he twisted the curtains
d her bed through ring in the cell
ing, placed his hand on her carved sat-
AWood bureau, where the ominous
mark OF his five fingers remained, and
hnauy touched her wrist, which
shrank and withered beneath his pres
sure.
Then he foretold many family events
(Which, Of course, all came true), and
vanished. From that hour until the
day Of her death the lady's wrist was
never beheld by mortal eye. When
she died the grim mark was seen
eaten deep into the delicate flesh.
Lady Betty was a famous com
FOUNDER Of "simples indeed
were very far from being simple!-
and q chilblain-plaster made from bel
recipe is still sold in the west of Eng
land.
She used to tell with glee how she
once met q man who saluted her eff
fusively, whereupon she asked his
raQr 10 dv dor1,1
remember met I'm the husband OF
the wenan your ladyship brewed the
medicine for; she took it, but she dice
the next day. Long life to your lady
ship!"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
Peat Fuel For Locomotives.

Peat fuel in freight locomotives in
Sweden has hauled the maximum load,
the cost being about the same as with
English COAL To avoid the expense
of an extra fireman, however, the peat
Is now mixed with an equal weight OF
coal, and the mixture has proven SO
satisfactory that it is to be tried on
passenger trains.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
ATTORNEY MOVERS DEAD.
Was Engaged in the Collection Of War

was En9d8oQ III tflc COiISCIlCn CT w ar
Claims for Nearly Forty Years.
Col. Gilbert Meyers, who for upwards of
forty years was engaged In the collection
of war claims against the Government, and
who enjoy ed the distinction Of being at the
head OF this particular line OF practice,
departed this Life june Is at Washington,
D. g. In a recent interview at THAR offices
In Washington, Attorneys I. NJ. Meyers and
@. E. Consaul. formerly associated with
him, stated that they are continuing the
vigorous prosecution OF all claims placed
In Col. Meyers hands, as well as OF new
cases, and report that the prospect for the
collection Of all such claims, for stores and
supplies, rent and cotton, was never brighter
than at present, and that earnest work by
claimants and their attorneys during the
next faw years should result in large num-
bers OF these claims being successfully
prosecuted to collection.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

fering sometimes was simply indie
scribabIe. Finally, saw Deans Kid
ney Pills advertised and got box.
After a few doses l told my husband
that I was feeling much better and
that the pills were doing me good.
When 1 finished that box l felt like
different woman. I didn't step at
that though. I continued the treat
meHt until l had taken five boxes.
There was no recurrence until a week
ago, when l began to feel miserable
again l bought another box and
three days treatment restored me to
health. Doans Kidney Pills act very
effectively, very promptly, relieve the
aching pains and all other annoying
difficulties. have recommended
them to many people and will do SO
when opportunities present them
selves"
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Brunei
will be mailed to any part of the
United States on application. Ad-
dress Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. For sale by all druggists. Price
SO cents per box.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

nkeeen years L Sui
fered with terrible
pain in nay back. l
experimental with
doctors and medi-
cines, bat got little
If any relief. l ac-
tually believe the
aching In my back
and through the
groin became worse.
/ did not know what
it was to enjoy a
nights rest and arose
ia the morning
fee2ing tired and I'M
refreshed. My Suf-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

In England the annual consumption
OF southern fruit amounts to fifteen
pounds a head. In Germany It aver
ages not quite thrss pounds head.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Huedreds Of Indian laborsrs are be-
Ing recruited for service in the Koffy-
fontein diamond mines near Kinber-
lev
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

The Rivera memorial to the Late
Queen Victoria is to take the form of
a cottage hospital at Nice.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
SUFFERED FOR FIFTEEN YEARS.
COnipIes0ly Restored to Health.

Mrs. 2. Brunei. wife Of p. Brunei
stock dealer, residence 3111 Grand
Ave, Everett Wash, says: Fer
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

There are us parts to a watch, and the
first things hoy does when he gets one is
to satisfy himself TIA they are all there.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

The man who is ashamed Of his s-and-
fathers trade doesn't deserve to have had
q grandfather
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Mrs. WiAslow's SoothingSyrup for children
teething. soften the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo. 25c. abottle
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Edward HALEY introduced mercury
as the liquid for use in thermometers
in 1850
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Piso's Cure Tor Censumptfon Il an infaluhle
msdtcine tor coughs and eolds.-N. w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. ", 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

Some people who are weighed IN The ba
ance and found WAN ting will argue that tn
machine Is cut Of order.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

PUTNAM TADELHss DYns are fast to
light and washing.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

making LIE burden and giving me
little hope OF recovery. I spent hun
dreds Of dollars in medicine which did
me no good. was persuaded by afriend
to try Peruna. I took 1t two weeks
without much Improvement, but kept
on with it and soon began to get well
and strong very fast. Within two
months | was cured, and have been well
ever since. I am strong advocate of
Peruna."-C. Hershman.
Peruna cures catarrh Of the kidneys,
liver and other pelvic organs, simply
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

FITspernanently cured. No fltsor nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $9trial bottle and treatisefree
Dr. r. IA. KLINE, Ltd, s81 Arch ST.. Phila.. Pr
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
EObky'S Idea

EODEyS IOea.
Did you ever hear Of the Hanging
Gardens of Babylon'?" asked the Sun
day school teacher
eyes, ma'am," responded little Bob
by.
"And what were they used for"
ITO hang people in, ma am"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
TULANE UNIVERSITY Of La.
NEW ORLEANS.

Full courses In Languages, Sciences,
Engineering, Law, Medicine. Splendid de-
partment for women in Newcomb College.
Tulane makes leaders in all vocations. Its
facilities for instruction in Engineering are
unsurpassed. Unexcellsd opportunities for
the study Of Sugar Chemistry. Many schol-
arships in the aca1emi, department. Kx-
In dormitories at low rates. Opportunities
afforded academic ST. 3nts for self-help.
No worthy boy, If needy, shall be turned
away from its doors. Next session begins
October LIST. Send Tor Catalogue. Address
THE REGISTRAR. Gibson Hall.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

I sang an old, old melody, .
That oft my mother sang to me,
And to my happy, throbbing breast
My darling grille closer pressed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
The Woman's JCy.

| fondly held upon my knee
My born baby, frail and wee3
With JOY all mothers understand
/ kissed her feet, each little hand.
The little eyes that yet knew
Not whether would be brown or blue;
Each tiny, dainty, chiseled ear,
The pretty face, 60 dear, SO dear.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03

All, mothers, II ours be the pain,
Ours, too, the bliss, the sacred gain:
A grander, sweeter gift God could
Not give to US than motherhood.
Kathleen Kavanagh in New Orlean,
Picayune.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
ATLANTA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Free Dispensary, only college in the u s. op
Grating a drug store. Demand for graduates
greater than we can supply. Address DR.
GEO. f. PAYNE, Whitehall, Atlanta, Ga.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
CATARRH DESTROYS THE KIDNEYS
Was Miserable -coud Not Stand Up or Walk
Pe-ru-na Cured.
Many Persons Have
Catarrh and Don't
Knew It.

Mr.. James M. Powell, 6S3
Troost street, Kansas City,
Mo-, Vice Grand Of I. 0.
o. F., OF Cherryville, Kan,
writes:
"Ab0If four years ago I
suffered with q severe ca.
tarrh Of the bladder, which
caused continued Irritation
and pain. / WaS miserable
and could not stand no or
walk for any length of
time without exfre me
WEAKNESS andpain. Ibe-
gan taking Peruna and 1t
greatly relieved me, and in
eleven weeks I was COM
pEetc!y cured and felt like
q new man. "---Jan1es M.
Powell.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-03
Hundreds OF Dollars Scent
In Vain.

Mr.. Cyrus Hers h m a n,
Sheridan, Ind, writes:
"Two years ago I was a
sick man. Catarrh had set
tied in the pelvic organs,
olxi- 1:R>
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
SEVERE ATTACK OF GRIP
Cured by One Bottle of Chamber.
iain's Cough Remedy.

when | had an attack OF the grin
last winter (the second one) actu-
ally cured myself with one bottle of
Chamberlain s Cough Remedy, says
Frank w. Perry, Editor of the En-
terprise, Shortsville, N. Y. This
is the honest truth. at times kept
from coughing myself TO pieces by
taking teaspoonful of this remedy,
and when a coughing spell would
come on at night would take a dose
and it seemed that in the briefestin
terval the cough would pass of and
/ would 60 to sleep perfectly free
from cough and its accompanying
pains. To say that the remedy act
ed as q most agreeable surprise is
putting it very mildly. / had no
idea that it could knock out the grip,
simply because / had never tried il
for such purpose, but it did, and il
seemed with the second attack OF
coughing the remedy caused il to
not only be of less duration, but the
pains were less severe, and had
not used the contents OF one bottle
before Mr.. Grip had bid me adieu.
For sale by VIM. L. Greenwell,
Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
Old SOl's Hard Drop.

An Irishman who had just landed
in New Yonk from his home in
Ireland was strolling around the
city. taking in the sights. In the
course of his walk he came across
Battery Park, and seeing bench
unoccupied near the water front,
sat down. 1t was just about sunset
when the Celt took his seat in the
park, and as he gazed across the
water at Governors Island, the big
guns at that place doomed announc-
ing sunset. Now, this noise was
new to the Irishman, and he said
to a policeman who was passing
by:
'Phat's thot noise fur?"
Aw, It's the sun goin' down"
replied the officer.
Begobs, remarked the Celt,
''the sun nivir went down that hard
in Ireland. ."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
Coined in Kansas.

Many man In toasted who needs
10 be roasted.
The girls who are wearing the new
meal sack cloths look like the Old
Scratch.
They say Mars Is funny world.
II IL Is funnier than this one, Ii must
be freak.
Children are not cute when they
are few weeks old, but it In differ.
ent with pup.
1t Is u pity balky horse does not
realize that IL is easier TO pull than
TO take the whipping that goes with
a balk.
We have met drunkards In our
day, and never yet met one who
said ''hic." The "hic" tradition
should be called In.
Don't whistle; u takes the atten.
tion Of people from their own affairs
in wondering what tune you are
trying to hit.
II you have q present 10 give O
child, give II 10 the oldest; he will
get il anyway, and by giving IL 20
him you save him the trouble Of
fighting for it.
When woman goes away on
visit up to the time she reaches 60
her letters home indicate that the
men are paying great deal Of atten.
tion to her. and her husband has
cause TO be jealous.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
Brave Unto Death.

During the active troubles Of the
allied powers with China, the Japa-
nese troops excited the admiration
of the world by their bravery and
almost perfect discipline. Thomas
Millard. a war correspondent, tells
u thrilling story illustrative Of Japa-
nese valor and contempt for peril.
The foecc sent 10 relieve the Chris.
tlans who were besieged In Pekinr
had arrived and IL dcvolved On she
Japanese contingent 10 blow In q
certain gate.
These massive wooden gates,
which are sunk deep In tho thick,
twelve-foot walls. are approached
by means OF i little bridge across
thcmoatt that eaeircles the city. The
Japanese general decided that q
breach would have 10 be effected
by means OF dynamite. For this
dangerous mission he called for
volunteers.
A little corporal about four feet
six inches in height was picked ous.
As with utter unconcern he marched
briskly across the bridge. the enemy
potted ~ him from the top Of the
wall until he was out Of sight Ia the
recess occupied by the gate. Having
lighted the fuse, he quickly made
his way back 10 bis own lines with.
out sustaining o wound.
No sooner had he got out of the
way than asmall door was cautiously
opened and an almond-cye face
peered out. With bis sandled foot
the Chinaman stamped out the
lighted fuse. Then he went back
aud closed the door.
Defying almost certain death, the
little corporal started out again, and
once more lighted the fuse. On bis
way back he was hit Ia the shoulder
and stumbled TO the ground. Then
he picked himself up aud managed
~ reach safety. Once more, how.
ever, the Chinaman was too quick
for the slow fuse.
Then the little corporal went
pat,ering back tothe half demolished
gate, lighted his fuse, drew his
short bayonet sword and waited.
There was q frightful moment OF
breathless suspense, then with o
frightful roar the old gate was blown
10 the heavens, and with II went the
poor little corporal.
It's one thing 10 risk ones life
la the heat OF battle, but quite
another 10 face the certain and
horrible death fran which the sub
jectof the Mikado never fiinched. -
Youth \ Companion.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09

A startling incident, is narrated
by John Oliver, OF Philadelphia. as
follows: 81 was in an awful condi-
tion. My skin was almost yellow.
eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no
appetite. growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given
me up. Then was advised to use
Electric Bitters; 70 my great JOY the
first bottle made decided improve
ment. / continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well
man. know they robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should
fail to try them. Only 80 cents,
guaranteed, at Loker 4 de WAL
drug store, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
Danger Of Colds and Grip.

The greatest danger from colds
and grip is their resulting in pneu-
monia- IL reasonable care is used.
however, and Chamberlain Is Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided Among the tens OF th0us-
ands who have used this remedy for
these diseases we have yet 10 learn
OF single case having resulted I'm
pneumonia, which shows conclusive
ly that it is certain preventive Of
that dangerous disease. Itwillcure
a cold or an attack Of the gripin less
time than any other treatment. It
is pleasant and safe 10 take. For
sale by William Z. Greenwell, Leon
ardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09

scattered over the globe. But very
Few OF those engaged in the massa-
ere were recaptnred, aud they were
shot In the central square Of Chile 5
capital All this occurred less than
forty years ago.
In Memory OF seIkirk.
On that side of Crusoe's Lookout
which faces the bay. marble tablet
has been set, bearing the following
Inscription.
In memory OF Alexander Selkirk,
mariner, q native OF largo. county
Of Fife. Scotland. who lived upon
this island In complete solitude for
four years and four months. He was
landed from the Cinque Posts gal
ley. ninety-six tons, sixteen guns.
A. y. 1501 aud was taken on IN the,
Duke. privateer, on February I2.
1908. He died Lieutenant Of II. B.
MS. Weymouth, AZ years. This ta.
BILE is erected on Selkirk's Lookout
by Commodore Powell and the Off.
GERS OF HB.M.S. Topaz. A. ID. 1868. -
Standing where Crusoe stood when
he was monarch of all he surveyed, !,
and his right there was none to dis.
pute-one looks of upon lovely val.
ieys and wooded ravines, fair and
solitary as the Happy Valley of Ras-
selas, till recently seldom trodden
by human foot; environed on every
side by the long swells of the Pacif-
ic, unbroken to the horizon, except
by the dim shapes of the islands be-
longing to the same group.
Later we hunted up other rel.
les OF Selkirk's stay. Great care
has been taken TO preserve things
just as he left them, so far as
inexofable time will allow. The
castle" long since succumbed To
wind and weather and the country
residence" rs well; but the cave.
which has also been famous resort
for buccaneers, may easily be visit
ed. 1t lies in q ridge of volcanic
stone and looks as IL it nigh: be the
doorway into the ruins of some splen-
did temple. The entrance is fully
fifteen feet high, and the cavern runs
back about thirty feet, varying in
height from ten 10 eighteen feet.
There are many holes or pockets dug
into the surface OF reddish rock.
which, perhaps, were Crusoe's S cup
boards. There are rusty spike nails
driven oil around where he may have
hung his guns and household uten-
sils and those wonderful garments
and umbrellas Of goatskins. A stone
even with sunken place for fire un-
derneath IL, is visible In the back
part of the cave, and q broad, dark,
smoke line reaches to the roof, prob
ably made
awhile his man Friday kept the house tidy"
For be sure twas his business 90 do So"
according to many of the longwinded
songs that sailors sing pretaining to
Crusoe's adventures. Angeles
Sunday Times.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09

t6- ''Don's you think that cleo
tions could be conducted without
the use of money 2" ''Of course
they could, answered Senator Sor-
ghnm; but IL would be impossible
to guarantee the result. Wash
ington Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09

III men were as anxious todo right
as they are 10 get their rights, the
world would soon be right.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-04-09
Saint Niaru.s 5 B ss,n
Job Printing. such as
Handbills, Circulars
Blanks, Bill Heads, executed with
neasness and despatch.

Parties having Real or Personal
Property for sale cam obtain des-
criptive handbills neatly executed
and at city prices.