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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-07

No city in the world has many euchTe
parties each winter as has New-York- and no
where do they approach the number Of players
Several euchres are given each year in which
fifteen hundred persons play for prizes under
the same roof. There are number OF halls
capable Of holding a thousand comfortably,
and euchres with five hundred players are com
mon
In spite OF all rnoralsts have written about
these progressive card games a means OF
raising money for religious or charitable pur-
poses there is no falling off In their number or
size The cuchre season opened this winter
brisllly. and viii hold fun sway until spring
with more prizes than ever for those who Like
the struggle.
Churches. sanatcrium societies. charity guilds,
lodges homes for old women old men, little
children. hospitals. clubs-in fact, what sort Of
an organization is not included in the progress
siye euchre party list? A Harlem woman
boosted during the summer that she attended
sevcnty-fve euchres last winter. From present
appearances, il would seem that she could
raise her record to one hundred this year with
out any trouble. Tickets come from every d.
rection. They are put upon one by force. by
stealth and by insinuation- The usual price Is
81 and some Of the importunings cannot be re-
sisted
You must take a ticket to the progressive
euchre the Loyal Band is giving next week"
says the young woman on whom one Is calling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-07
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE, ITS USES And ABUSES.
Some of the Big Parties Conducted Decorou bat Some Shoe the
Side of Human Nature.

She has been most gracious, and it is hard to
refuse Then one thinks OF an excuse.
But 1 never play cards. You see. my father
did not believe in cardpla yinE-foolish OF him.
OF course-but he's dead. and I've always kept
the promise / made him not to play"
"Oh. that viii not matter at ALL declares the
young woman. not to be put off 10y any deceased
father excuse. You need not play. Not half
The men do. They wait for the dance"
That will not be so bad, if they have dance,
one thinks, and then: How many dances can
have with your
II can only promise you one dance and an
extra" she says. after consulting memo
randum on the envelope which holds the tick
cts Qt is evident that there has been pre-
vious trafficking in dances) My card is just
full"
THAT is not much as Il reward for \ whole
evening" the victim pouts.
I'm tell you what to do" she cries with sud
den inspiration, take two tickets and bring
some nice girl who does not know any OF the
crowd. Then you'll have all your dances
This brings matters to n lead. Two tickets
and girl, one has visions OF a CAP anu
hovers "One will be enough, thank YOU ana
the money Is handed over
Perhaps one is foolish enough to so 10 '"i'
ouchre hoping TO enjoy the promised aftoriIld'"
dance After waiting until 11:3o IN the ga"ei'
xqi,b a score of other sadly bored oniookeES' me
"a, man who l. dealing out the 2rizcs niaS -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-07

or a curling iron in n fame Of gas occasions
The travellers electrical stove is small enough
20 Ic carried in an ove-coat pocket on n train
or IN 4 hote! room. and wherever there is cleo
trigity this little stove be set up, and on il
oysters can be prepared Welsh rarebit or
coffee OF tea The stove does, in fact, every
thing that a chatting dish viii do.
These various electrical contrivances are in
use row pretty generally in the hotels and apart
1nent houses and modern residences Of the big
cities and their use in the smaller towns OF
America is spreading fast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-07

C..slinued On fourteenth page
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coDtinEed on thlrteenih pasA
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Agricultural College, Miss, July
90. Editor Brandon News: While
there is no phase of our agricultural
education that is yielding greater re-
turns to the people and to the state
than this farmers institute work, yet
it must be constantly promoted by
every consistent means, in order that the
greatest good may be accomplished in
the work of rendering life on the
farm, more than ever before, prof
taple pursuit, ,-Iemunerative to the
individual and beneficial to the state.
We would like for you to arrange to
put on the program fol- your farmers
institute several of your local men to
make short talks in regard to the
agricultural conditions of your county
and Immediate section, the methods
of your farm practice, and to furnish
any other information that would be
of value to our institute conductors,
in order to give them a more intelli-
gent idea as to the subjects of most
Importance that should be taken up
for discussion. This is very necessary.
if your people desire to obtain direct
information that would be applicable
to your conditions and needs. By
getting the people at these meetings
to ask questions, our institute conduc-
tors can get in closer touch with them
and learn just what their difficulties
are and the particular line along
which they need information.
At several places in the state where
farmers institutes have been held by
the college, local men have taken a
prominent part in these discussions,
and great good has been acc complished.
believe the same can be done at
your place, and the object of this let
ter is to urge, therefore. that you Sc
cure several good men to make short
talks, five CT ten minutes long, along
the lines suggested above. These in
stitutes meetings are for the sole bene-
fit of your people, and we are anxious
for them to use in such a manner as
will bring to them the greatest good.
Trusting that you will give this
matter the attention that it deserves,
and assuring you of our best wishes, I
am, Yours very truly,
JAS. A. TURNIPSEED,
Private Secretary.
In compliance with above notice we
ask every farmer TO come to Brandon
next Saturday prepared to make a
short talk to the institute on matters
that will interest and benefit his
fellow farmers.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
LYN WOOD.

The nealth Of the neighborhood is
very good, though we have had one
very sick lady. Mrs. Noble is dan.
gerously i'll.
Mrs. Sue Gipson, of Star, was in
our town this week.
Col. J. s. Bugg was in town Tues
daysand purchased a whole niokles
worth of sugar all in one bulk and all
from one merchant. We suppose the
colonel is going into the wine bust
ness quite extensi vely, or else prepar-
ing to have Parker and Davis jubi-
lee, or something Of the sort. The
girls say that Col. Bugg is one of the
best orators in east Rankin, and OF
course they know.
Col. Jack Patrick is sweating
around Jerusalem, telling the people
that it is a progressive place, for all
things there have become new to him.
Colonel has adopted the progressive
plan.
We congratulate Miss Dora Lee, Of
Fannin. for the sweet letters giving
us description of the sights she saw
at the exposition and winning the
love and esteem Of the old confederate
soldiers. They are brave old boys.
But Miss Dora captured the last one
of them the first pass she made at
them. Their love for Miss Dora Is a
pure love they have for all daughters
of the confederacy. Let rs bear from
you again Miss Dora; you are more
than welcome, if you did capture the
old soldiers and handouff them with
your love. You are worthy of the
name Of General Dora Lee.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21

by adding several new stables; anoth.
er sign of prosperity!
Our school is progressing nicely un-
der the direction of Profs. W. F.
Searcy and J. r. Lawson.
R. B. Baugh, M. D., is building
him new yard fence which makes
things shine around "Old JeTusalm. =
Hurrah for the picnic.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
LAND SALE.
State OF Mississippi,
Smith County.

state OF mississippi, Exparte
BY virtue of decree OF the chancerv court of
said county rendered on 3rd day OF March term
OF 1904, | the undersigned sherin OF Smith
county, Mississippi who was appointed com
missioner by said court in said decree will on
the first Monday of August. 1904, within legal
hours: In front OF the postof11ce door of Daniel
IN SAID county Of Smith sell to the highest
lands to-wtt: The swl4 OF nel4 sei-4 of nwi.4
VIZ OF nwl,4 nI-2 OF sw1-4 se14 OF swl-4 wi 2
OF sel-4 WIZ OF se1-4 of se14 and ne1-4 of sci 4
less Ii acres on east side all in section 49, town
snip North Range East. situated in Rankin
county. MissLsRippi: and one house and lot in
1he the! town a Of Raleigh, Miss, described as fol-
iows: Beginning at point 90 yards north of
the northwest corner of the old court house
square running north with Main street to Ban.
tist church lot, thence east 500 yards. then ce
south 'n b, to point due east Of point beginning
swl-4 OF sw1-4. section 6. township s north.
range east, situated in said county Of Smith
Said sale being made for the purpose of parti.
taoa Of the proceeds
M w. WALKER,
This June es, 1904.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
BACK TAX NOTICE.

am autho rized to give notice tha
all unadjusted back taxes will be
adjusted by the ohancery clerk, and
all that are not settled on or before
the first Monday in August, 1904, will
be charged and collected as assessed
by the revenue agent.
SOL DOBSON.
June IA, 1904.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
POLKvILLE.

Grass Burrs! Grass Listen for
the wedding bells.
Health generally good at present,
except Miss Rosa Ross and Mrs.
Stuart.
P. O. Duckworth has sold out to A.
+. Summer, and says he intends NOV
ing to Lawrence county. We regret
very much to lose Mr.. "Pat,'' as he
is one of our most prominent citizens.
Several of the Polkvilleites attend
ed the protracted meeting at Spring.
field Sunday. Report nice time.
q. W. Patrick and wife visited rel
atives in the Free State of Rankin last
week and from what we can learn
played havoc with the fruit Of that
section.
Miss Nola Baugh, of Laurel, is ex-
pected home in few days. We are
always glad to see Nola.
= DR.. Lorette is improving his barn
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21

The Brandon Bank is ready to do
business with you on q business basis.
W. Fl. Barnes, Cashier.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
John Sharp Williams as candidate for
Representative in the 5Sth Congress from
the Eighth District of Mississippi, subject
to the action of the democratic party.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21

A beautiful line of ladies dress
goods and dressed hats at Barnes'
store.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
FOR SALE.

Cochran Hotel, Of Morton. Miss.
for sale. For particulars write Or
call On s. 3. Cuuhrsu, Morton, Him.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
PEARSON.

j. O. Ross, of Pinola, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
E. L. Kelly.
John Isler, of Memphis, has been
visiting relatives here for the past
week.
Miss Mary Watts, of Jackson. has
been the charming guest Of Miss
Imogen Stacy for several days.
E. L. Kelly. an employee of the
Gulf and Ship Island railroad, is at
home for a months vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Donaldson. of
Greenfield, are visiting the latter's s
parents Mr.. and Mrs. r. Saunders:
Master Walter Phillips, of Jackson,
is staying while with his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Stacy.
Church was we'll attended Sunday
and everyone enjoyed a fine sermon
preached by Brother Lewis.
Mrs. W. w. Talbert, who has been
spending the Summer with her moth
er, Mrs j. R. Pearson, is on a visit
to friends and relatives In Jackson.
She expects to leave for her home
i'll Ft. Worth, Texas, about August |.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21

- LIZ.
Heaith OF the town and vicinity
very good.
Rain every day and Sunday too.
Miss Ora Brumfield, of Hattissbayg,
is 81 ending a few days with relatives
and friends.
=. S. Donnell, of jackson, made q
flying trip to our town Sunday last.
Mrs. J. g. Thomas is spending the
week with her father, Tom Thompson,
near Patrick.
Mrs. A. A. Burnham and children
visited at Pickett this week.
L. +. Murray made a business trip
to Puckett Sunday, and says business
was good. Thinks he will 60 again.
Miss Cornelia Holy field has return.
ed from Rankin after a few days stay
with friends.
Rev. L. j. Peacock accompanied
the Misses Cook to Braxton Sunday
and reports glorious time.
DR.. A. F. Gates, former townsboy
of ours, passed through town q few
days since en- route to Gulfport, where
he has accepted good position.
Arthur is one Of our best young men,
and may his every effort be crowned
with success, is the desire and wish
of his many friends.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21
County News Notes,
VIRGIL.

VIRGIL.
The rains have been good. Crop
prospects were never better.
Quietness in the neighborhood is
remarkable.
A. Daniel has been sick several
days with typhoid fever, but is doing
very we'll.
Misses Susie and Angie Perry, of
Lamar, La, are visiting their broth :
ers Waiter and Sam Perry, of Virgil.
Mrs. d. E. Martin, of jackson,
spent several days with relatives and
friends and returned home Saturday.
Uncle Billie Martin has bought a
fine buggy horse: he went to Jackson
Saturday to buy new buggy and
harness.
Will Nash spent the night with E.
n. Ross Saturday.
Several people from Virgil attended
Che protraoted meeting at Clear Greek
Sunday.
John Ross aud DR.. Joe Patrick
passed through this neighborhood last
week in route to Laurel Oh prospect.
i've tour. DR.. Joe is thinking of loca-
ting at Moseley.
Fred and Miss Pearl Russell were
among Virgil people Sunday.
The Brandon news., 1904-07-21

In compliance with above notice we
ask every farmer 60 come to Brandon
next Saturday prepared to make a
short talk to the institute on matters
that will interest and benefit his
fellow farmers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Eat More Fruit.

Hygienists all agree in telling US
that we do not eat sufficient fruit.
which is infinitely more productive of
health and beauty than candy and
pastry.
Ripe apples are especially healthy,
and children may eat them without
danger. 1t is claimed that an apple
eaten at bedtime produces sleep.
Pears are more tasty than apples,
but not so healthy unless cooked.
Prunes have medicinal qualities which
cannot be denied. says the Chicago
News. Apricots are also more healthy
cooked than raw. Peaches are very
healthy. The most healthy Of all fruit.
however, is grapes. Gooseberries and
currants are best cooked.
Figs are also excellent; they were in
great favor with ancient Roman ladies,
who always ate them for breakfast.
Pineapples are said to be the best re-
lief for dyspepsia yet known. Oranges
are also excellent for some people.
Lemons produce cheerfulness and pro-
long life.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Tiny Island-Huiltiers.

Consider the island builders. as seen
in the coral polyps. They build upon
the tanks of descending mountains, in
the sea, and the structure is composed
of their skeletons. Flowers seem to
start out Of the gelatinouS covering
which forms the living coral, but these
flowers are found 10 be composed OF
living flesh. each voracious eater. In
their tlower-like appearance they re-
semble sea-anemones. Their growing
structures, or rather accommodating skel-
etons. form the atolls. on coral islands
OF the Pacific. In the West, also, hills
are found composed of them, capable
OF being polished into marble. Island
builders! They are mountain builders
as weli!-Rev. Or. f. G.. Bolles.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Pain in the Eve.

There is no part Of the body rivalins
the eye in sensitivenesS. Pain III this
situation is maddening. Compared
with it t0othache is pleasure, and
goat in the big toe an amusement for
a wet day. Copy this. or better-cut it
out and place it where it can be read
without an instant's delay should the
need arise. Two and half grains OF
hydrochlorate Of cocaine a"e to be dis
solved in one dracLm of boiling water.
When the solution is cool five drops are
to be applied to the eye very frequent
ly By means of 4 pip<te.
Stronger solutions Of cocaine may he
used al the patients risk. There is no
locally acting anaesthetic so useful,
but il is poisonous. Hence it should he
employed in large local doses in r:i-
trena cases only.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
BALLkDE OF HOPE

Strong ropes of sand | yet may weave;
The circle have hopes to square;
I may in course of time achieve
A competence that's more than bare;
I may, in fact, have cash to spare
And make as scintil!ant show
As any bloated millionaire
The chances are against 1t, though.
Some rich relation yet may leave
Me Of his fortune ample share,
That my fortunes may retrieve;
But little, after all, ! care.
Somehow | can DroEei the mare.
The stocks | bought, though sunken low
"A dividend may soon declare.
The chances are against 1t, though.
You need not snicker in your sleeve
Or raise your brows and rudely stare.
can quite readily conceive
That hopefulness like mine is rare.
But sumptuously may fare
And clad in purple raiment go,
While brassv bands before me b!are-
The chances are against it, though.
L'ENNOI.
Prince-you a Princes garments wear
Press not the t:it!ng debt ! owe.
I soon may make a RAISE somewhere
The chances are against it, though.
Chicago News.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Horses Learn.

THE man who does not think that
horses have good. hard sense simply
does not study them remarked we'll
known liveryman to a Post man. says
the Washington Post. Il believe they
are the most peculiar as we'll as the
best natured Of all anil ais. l have
dealt in and handled horses for many
years. anG the more see Of them the
more am impressed with their intel
ligence., Sometimes their intelligence
surpasses anything one would expect
from a dumb animal and would scarce
ly he believed by one not acquainted
with their habits and mental-I sup
pose mental is proper-capacity.'
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Colors For Hats.

Shades of blue, shades Of Bordeaux.
shades of green, shades Of pink, are
all faVorite ideas for the entirely straw
toque. 1t seems agreed that costume
and hat shall make a compact as to
color, and on these lines one notices
that the new sleeve frills are Of chiffon,
matching the fabric of the frock or the
coat and skirt in question. And this
will be a very pretty fashion, Of which
charming variation may be found
in having the chiffon aowered, al
though the groundwork matches the
material Of the frock. For instance.
with black frock. frillS or rose-pat-
termed black chiffon. with dark blue,
frills of white and pinky- -fowered dark
blue chiffon, and then lace and chif-
fon, may be blended.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Checking Old Age.

Psychologists long ago noted the fact
that the burden of years" which
weighs down the physical man is in re-
ality the burden of osseous deposits
with which his system in its various
parts is increasingly clogged. To re-
tard this process is simply question
of "victuals and drink" Confine you.:-
self as closely as possible to those arti-
cles which contain the smallest per
cent. Of calcareous matter The cereals
should be largely barred. Eat spar
ingly of bread. and use fruit, fish.
poultry, mutton and beef. Drink pond
water, or better. distilled water. 1t is
easily possible to thus slow the process
Of physical decay. and SECURE better
health while doing so.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
Fnncy Blouse,

Box pieats combined with tucks or
shirrings are among the novelties that
are genuinely attractive as well as
new. This pretty waist admits of eth
er combination and is eminently grace
full and smart The model is made Of
pale blue messaline satin, with yoke
and cuffs of cream lace, and is tucked
between the pleats, but all of the soft
and pliable materials of the season are
appropriate and shirrings can be sub.
stituted for the tucks whenever pre-.
ferred. The drop yoke and the deep
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
No Desire to Catch Her.

James T. Sweeney, of the Suffolk
Oiass.) bar, is noted for the brightness
and Gptness of his retorts. Recently
in case a woman was very refractory
under cfoss-examination, and although
the lawyer used al politeness and
rildness. sharp and unsatisfactory re-
plies We're received. Her meek and
humble husband was present III court.
Mr.. Sweeney tried another innocent
Question. when the lady responded
with vinGictive fire flashing from her
eyes: Mr.. Lawyer, You needn't think
you can catch me: no, sir, YOU can't
catch me- With his most pleasing
smile Mr.. Sweeney responded: Mad
am, ] haven't the slightest desire to
catch you. and your husband looks 20
me as if he was sorry he had sue
ce2ded' A ripple of laughter went
roHnd the courtroom, the Judge strokcd
his muStache to hide 4 smile and the
crier -apped.-Law Notes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
A New Asphalt Deposit.

British authorities have beer inves-
tigating a deposit Of asphalt rock on
the island of Bahrein. in the Red Sea
Laboratory tests as to its quality for
paving purposes have proven satisfac,
tory. showing that the material can be
diluted up to seventy-fve per cent
with limestone. The asphalt is. how
ever, deemed to he too low in grade to
be profitably exported to European
markets, but it is thought that it could
be sold in India at price which would
make its shipment there practical.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04


A remarkable Goldfish story is re-
ported from Northumberland. A cod
fish caught at the mouth of the Vans
beck had in its stomach gold disk
engraved with the name William
Drysdale Dudley
The disk is now in the possession OF
Blyth gentleman. but it has been
claimed by Mr.. William Drysdale, Of
Gosforth, near Newcastle-on-Tyne,
who tells an astonishing tale.
He has, he says, the centre part of
a medal that was won by his father
at Dudley poultry show nearly thirty
years ago. Mr.. Drysdale, Jr.. lost the
disk while on a visit to Ashington.
Northumberland. ten years ago. His
theory is that the centre was carried
out to sea with refuse and swallowed
by the fish.-London Express.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04

gauntlet cuffs make noteworthy fea.
lures, and the crushed bolt is both
fashionable and in harmony with the
design. The back blouses slightly over
the belt, but can be drawn down snug.
ly when preferred.
The waist consists Of the lining, the
front and backs which are arranged
over it. The yoke is separate and Is
arranged over the waist after the
sleeves are sewed in. the closing being
made invisibly at the back edge OF
the yoke and beneath the box pleat-
The sleeves are the favorite ones OF
the season and form soft full puffs
above the cuffs, but are tucked to fit
the upper arms snugly.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four yards
twenty -one inches wide, three yards
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
To Test Air.

Take an empty, wide-necked bottle
capable of holding just nine and halr
fluid ounces Of water. Into this empty
bottle pour half an ounce Of lime water
Let the bottle remain uncovered H. the
room all nigh:. If in the morning tho
lime water is milky, the ventilation -
very bad, indeed. If the lime waten
becomes milky on your covering tho:
bottle mouth with your hand and shak-
ing the vessel the ventilation is not
sufficiently good. If the lime water re-
mains clear tie air Of that room ID
pure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-05-04
A New Use For Cement.

Marbled slabs of colOred cement. for
use as table tops, etc, are made by
pouring the tinted cement in proper
proportions on plates of highly pol
ished mirror glass. and then stirring
the mass until it begins to solidify.
When completely dried and hardened
it is removed from the glass plate.
The surface which has been in contact
with the glass is already finished with
a surface which looks as if it had been
polished, and this finish can be i'm
proved upon by brushing the slab with
q diluted solution Of potassium .silicate.