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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Paying Excessive Gas Bills.

New York.-An injunction has been
granted on application Of W. R
Hearst against Mayor Mcclellan, City
City Of New York enjoined from
Comptrolled Circuit and City Chamber
lain keenan,, to prevent TIM from
paying gao bills alleged to be exces-
sive.
During 1908 and a part of 1904, va
rious gas companies furnished the
the city with ligli withuto 6
contract. Their bills aggregate ST.
100000, and Mr.. Hearst maintains
that this is $1,2O0,OO0 more thar
should have been charged.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Mrs. Mimms Loses Sealskin.

New York. While Mrs. Sue Har
per Mimms, Of Atlanta, Ga, a prom
inent Christian, was occurring befor,
1000 people at the Mount Vernon Op
era House when a thief, believed to b.
a woman, entered the women's dress
ing-room on the second floor and stol
Mrs Mimms' $1,000 sealskin coat
The police believe that the woman, af
ter stealing the coat, put il on AM
walked out Of the theatre while tn
lecture was being given.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Alleged Bad Effect on Boys.

Des MONIES, lathe trustees of the
Des MONIES City Library have JUS
issued and edict excluding "Huckle.
berry Finn" and "Tom Sawyer" on
the ground that they have a tenden.
cy to make youths adventuresomt
and unruly. The change was mad.
without opposition upon the recon-
mendation of woman principal ir
one of the local schools. She argued
that the life of Mark Twain s boy.
hood was too strenuous to serve as ar
example.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Remembers Seeing Napoleon.

One of the most interesting links
between the present and the past is
a man who can remember seeing Ma.
poleon cross the Alps. His name il
Ignace Botta and he is los years old.
His health is good and his memory is
perfect, though he has led hard life,
sleeping in the open and living on
bread and fruit. He may be seen
every day in the streets of Cannes
selling brooms which he makes him.
self, and he has never begged and
never come into conflict with the DO
lice. Some years ago he was per.
suaded to enter an asylum for old
men, but he could not stand the con.
finement.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
abor Scarce.

The cotton mills and manufacturing
enterprises of various kinds in M;ssis-
;ippi are complaining of the scarcity
If labor, and some of these concerns
ire being greatly handicapped in their
operation by the famine of operatives
# all classes. The Stonewall Cotton
Mills, located near Meridian, is ad-
7ertising extensively for hands, and
Offering exceptionally good wages.
Nearly every other cotton mill in the
state has sold it's output one year in
ADVANCE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Texas Farmers Caught.

Houston, Texas. The break Of $15
a bale on cotton has caught the Texas
famers to the extent of thousands.
The farmers have been advised to hold
al the cotton they could, and great
majority of them have done SO. Some
had only three or four bales; some of
the planters had three or four hun
dred bales piled up. 1t is safely esti-
mated that the farmers hold 100000
bales in Texas, the loss on which
through the slump will be fully $12,-
100000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
"Biu Bill" Devery's Saloon.

big Bill' Devery, formerly chief of
police in New York. is now a business
rival of Bishop Potter. He has opened
a saloon and will sell whisky at "a
dime a throw-just the same as tie
bish,' he explains. Mr.. Devery even
goes the length of saying that when
a man needs drink real badly Ia
can have it on credit. His refectory
is to be at Rockaway Beach and is to
be known as THE Pump"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Worlds Fair Bureau.

The Mississippi Worlds Fair Bu-
eau met and the report Of Commits
'ioner R. II. Henry was received and
approved. The commissioner was in
;tructed to have boxed and shipped
,ack to Mississippi and to private in
lividuals all exhibits that were made
1t St. Louis. The commission re-
iected all bids submitted for Beauvoir
he Mississippi building, on the
grounds they were considered too low
md the commissioner was instructed
o advertise for bids.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Bonfire Smoke Causes Panic.

New York.-Panic seized an al
dience in the Gotham Theatre durin:
performance, when smoke from 1
bonfire outside blew into a window
and woman ran towards the ext
shouting fire. Women and childre,
made up the greater part Of the au
dience. Many of them at once tool
up the cry, and there was a rush 70
The street. Attaches Of the theatr
tried in vain to quiet the audience. Al
most the entire audience left the thea
tire, yet no one was injured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Wou1d-Be Suicide Angry.

Mobile; Ala. William Goodloe wa:
found in an unconscious condition IL
Royal street by a policeman, and or
being taken to the police station il
was found that he had taken big
dose of laudanum with suicidal intent
He was taken to the City Hospital
and there rallied. He complained Of
not being allowed to die. No motive
has been learned.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Age Limit for Pythians.

Richmond, Ind.-The proposition to
make Is years the age limit for adj
mission to the Knights Of Pythias Of
the World, which was submitted to
and passed by the last session OF the
Supreme Convention Of that Order
has Eeen approved by Charles e
Shiyely, the Supreme Chancellor. I'm
der The provisions of the examination
the proposed amendment will now &C
the various Grand Lodges for action
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Eloper Released.

G. M. w. Williams, Jr., the young
nan who eloped some time ago with
he wife of citizen of Adams coun-
y, and who was brought back to the
state and confined in the Franklin
all on charge Of grand larceny, has
been released from custody, the late
grand jury having failed to indict.
Mr.. Williams is described as a very
intelligent man and is said to be high
Y connected in South Carolina, where
,e came from.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Sauce Company Secures Medal.

The Red Snapper Sauce Co., O
Centreville, the only manufacturer 0,
red not stuff in the state, was success
full in capturing medal at Sain
Louis. This should be gratifying t
he gentlemen who are behind the en-
terprise. 1t is said to be a payin'
business and that operations will b
enlarged in the near future to han
de a fast increasing trade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
A Fatal Fall From Trestle.

Dallas, Textile body Of Thoma
McGraw, water superintendent Of Thu
city, was found under trestle Of TIL
Texas and Pacific railway across Trim
ity river. The body was badly bruis
ed, one leg and an arm being broken
The police believe that McGraw wa
killed by falling from the trestle. Six
teen dollars were found on McGraw
nerson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Labor Exodus.

Attracted by the fancy prices being
offered by the planters for cotton
picking from the hill counties to the
lelta section, and in some communi-
les the labor exodus has been so large
hat it amounts almost to depopula-
ion.
A large amount of cotton in the del
a remains unpicked, and unless the
planters get it from the fields before
he winter rains SET in it will be ruin
ID.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
CURTAINS ON SWINGING ROD.

Because the easement window is so
decorative it is coming every day into
more general use. The Old-time 0bjec-
ton to it, that it is loose and draughty,
has been overcome by effective wealth
err strips.
Another objection, the difficulty OF
arranging convenient drapery, has also
been removed by the metal rod here
shown.
This ingenious device. bent at wight
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08

it is only necessary to spring these
together to complete the appareling Of
the foot. 1t is the work of an instant,
and the removal of the shoe is just
as simple and just as speedy.
The springs are so shaped as to
adapt themselves to the c,,rvatures of
the foot.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Stable Fire.

The barn of Rankin Brown, pros
porous farmer of near Summit was
burned together with four mules, three
horses, two cows, two wagons two
buggies, six bales of cotton, $50 bush.
els corn, etc. The loss is placed at
$4,000 with no insurance. VS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
The Oldest FORTRESS.

The oldest fortress in the United
zas, in Florida. 1t has seen many
bloody trays in the opening up of what
is now the paradise of the South. The
land around this Ancient place has been
watered by the blood of men who
have fallen in conflict, but to-day it is
a peaceful, picturesque spot, full of
charm and serenity
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Plant Sold.

The plant Of the Hashuqua Manu-
featuring Company, a cotton mill To-
Gated in Kemper county, has been
sold to A. M. Tyne for $4,000, and
new owner proposes to move it to
some ether part Of the state and make
extensive improvements and increase
the capacity of the plant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Child Cremateil.

The .hrce-year-old- child Of Mr..
and Mrs. Alonzo Davidson of Yazoc
county was burned to death, it's cloth
ing having caught fire while the par
ents were out Of the ho:nc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-08
Green Snake Poison.

A negro woman Of near Roxic died
after eating cabbage Cor dinner, and
the neighboys arc Convinced she got
hold Of one SNAKE in it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
COMING EVENTS
Entertainments. Fairs and Sociables of
 Local Interest

hutertalnments. tafrs and SoclaDieS or Local Interest
 Jan 2S-Frfendly league hall, cos tune party for league members.
 Jan 2S-Apron and necktie party at Turn hall, Scovin street.
 Jan 2S-Smoker and entertainment gwen by the Oakville Social club at Judd's hall, Oakville. Jan 2S-Leap year dance and whist party by young ladies of St MichaeTs tniid at Pythfan hall, Waterville.
 Jan a-Seventh anniversary of St Mary's T. A. society at Leavenworth hall
 Jan 29-Private reception and dance given by the Order of Rosebuds at K of 0. hall. Gold ring will be given best lady waltzer.
 Jan 29-Feb S-St Thomas's church fair.
 Jan 29-30-'The waterburians" at Poii's theater. for the benefit of the Boys club
 Jan 3O-Feb 6-Mammoth carnival given by Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of F.. at the auditorium
 Feb 4-COncert and ball given by the united German Catholic societies at Concordia hall.
 Feb 4-F1rst grand sociable and entertainment by the Loop the Loop Outing club at Hamilton hall.
 Feb t-Grand reunion of Miss Nellye Reeds dancing classes at Leavenworth hall.
 Feb 5-Leap year party by Compan- lon Court Minerva I O. F., at Column bus hail. Naugatuck.
 Feb 6-Midwinter reception and dance Of Prof J. s. Su1livan's dancing classes at Columbus hall. Naugatuck.
 Feb 9, 10, ii, 12. 13, 15--C Carnival by Company c. O. N. G.. at City han
 Feb 1O-Leap year dance given by Ladies' Aid society of American Ring Go At Leavenworth hall
 Feb 11--Hayseed reception given by the Oakville Hayseed society at St Mary Magdalene's hall. Oakville.
 Feb 11-SociabIe by the Societe of Artisans Canadien Francais at Franco-Anerfcans hall. Feb 12-15th anniversary of the Brooklyn Athletic club at their hall. Feb 2-Entertainment and dance by W. A. c. at town hall Watertown Feb 16-Branyah Social club, mas querade and ball. at Carters hall, Wa terville.
 March 17-Dramatic entertainment and promenade at City hall by A. O.. H. March 17-Washington Hill eighth annual concert and promenade at the Jacques auditorium. Apr 4-e-Fair given by the united councils of the Knights of Columbus At City hall. April 14-15-16-18-First grand fair by Division No l. A. o. H., at Colum- bus hall. Naugatuck. April 25-3O-At City hall, A. o. H. union fair to raise funds to erect monument in St Joseph's cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
CITY NEWS

The Friendly league will give a cos. Disbt.
 William c. Moore. of the firm, of Mccarthy X Moore, mineral water manufacturers, attended a meeting of the state association in New Haven.
 The entertainment which. was to be gwen on Saturday evening by the FlItn division. A. o. H.. has been postponed indefinitely on account of tne serious illness of Michael Scanlon
 The board of public works will meet at the City ball to ynorrou- alter noon at l:30 o'clock for tl,e purpose or making tonr of inspection ,l,,, the proposed route oe thc ti;csl,ir. trolley line. & ''''''e e :, LlsI or letters remaining unclaimed III the postof1ice: Mrs Mary R. Carter 9onn CanaVan. William Cnren. Mi, cnael Dunn, Richard Henry, Martha Jonnson, Tom Lynch, Mrs Etta Null Ten, Mrs Nylei R. Mungon, Mrs George an1a Rouleau, Mrs Robert Wheeler.
 That the annual sociable of +be Clock Cos employees tonight will ,a success there can be no doubt as with CWo concerts, one vocal and one in- s1rumental, two grand marches two pal rooms, two orchestras ana two. sets or, ushers and floor nana'gars everyone can count on good time.
 An Important meeting of the Third division, A. o. H.. will be held to morrow evening. The president M J. Mahon. will give social time to all the members in appreciation of their assistance to him in conducting the affairs of the division so success fully during the year. All members are requested to attend
 Otto A. Hermann and Miss Mary Catherine Buckmiller were married yesterday morning at St Cecilia's church. Rev Farrell Martin, DID,. of nclatlng. Thomas Hermann brother of the groom. was best man aud Miss Lena Stadler vas maid of honor. large concourss of friends witnessed the ceremony.
 People who were out of their beds early this morning claim that the mer cury was fourteen degrees below zero and one had to move about pretty lively to keep himself from freezing, A Waterville man says it was 10 de- grees below at ' o'clock and then ii nose If this be so those who were out a couple of hours earlier must hava lost their heads.
 A delightful leap year dance was given in the gymnasium of the Friendly league hall last night by the Tuesday evening gymnasium class. The gymnasium was prettily decorat- ed In pale pink and the lights were so arranged as to cast dim,soft glow over the hall. Music for the dancing was furnished by Faulmann's orches- tra. Three cotillions were danced during the evening and were much en- joyed.
 How about having your eyes exam ined? It costs nothing and the chances are you need change of glasses. All our work guaranteed anyway, ask your friend what kind of work we do. The Upson Jewelry Go, opticians.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
DISTRICT OF. WATERBURY, ss PRO

nISTRICr OF WATERBURY, SS PRO dS bate Court. Jar 27, 1904. '
 Estate of John N. Kellogg, late of Waterbury in said district :, Upon the application of H. B. Churchill, administrator praying that he may be author to sell land belonging to said estate, situated in the town of Corn wall county of Litchh cid, state of Connec ectcut, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t Is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined st She Probate offics tn Water bury in said Distr1cb the fst day of Feb. A. D., 1908, st o'clock the forenoon, and thRs notice he given of the peudency of said applica- ton and the time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some news paper having circulation in said district
 By order ofCoart
 lanes !. CAssin, Clerk
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
The Miller &PeckC Co
Bargain Day, Friday, Jan. 29th
 A Watch for the Bows.

At s1.9S, Boys Wool Suits, ages 8 to 16; with each suit We will give a watch, good timekeeper; the supply s of watches is limited and this offer 2 holds good only as long as they last, so come early. At 29c. Mems Fleece Lined Under Shirts. were soc. At 69c, Mems Silk. Neck Mutfiers were l.. 75c s <. At 59c, Mems. All Wool Underwear,
 large sizes up to 90, were $1.0o. At 17c, 3 pairs for Soc, Chidren's S Cashmere Wool Hose, from 25c pair At 19c. Women's Fleece Lined Hose,
 from 25c.
 At 49c. Boys All Wool Sweaters,
 were $1.OO.
 At $1.9s. Boys Wool Reefer Goats,
 were $500 and $4.00- At 19c, Ohildren's Outing Flannel
 Dresses. value 29c. At 25c. Children's Outing Flannel
 Dresses. braid trimmed, value 39c. At 39c, Children's French Dresses,
 in daisy cloth. lace trimmed. value
 59c. At 25c, Misses Elanneette Night
 OOWI1S, NStIuC VUC. At 19c. Children's Outing Flannel
 Skirts with ruff1e, value 29c. At 1Oc, Children's Canton Flannel
 Drawers.
 At 6Ac, Bleached Cotton, from 71ac. At 9sc, 12-4 Cotton Blankets, from
 S1.25.
 At Sac, English Long Cloth, from i s121ac.s
 At 71ac, White Cambric. from l0c. Ar 19c, Floor Oil Cloth. from 2oc. At 29c. Opaque Shades with insertion. from 311ac.
 At 4ec pair, Ruffied Muslin Curtains, from 75c.
 At sec, Drapery Silks. from soc. At 19c each. Remnants liber Car pets g At 25c each, Hassocks, from S5c and 45c.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28

Jean Jacques is enjoying sojourn at Palm Beach, Florida, for the bene- it of his health.
 Since the power Of abating taxes was given to Post Surgeon Kilmartin the number of applicants for abate- merits has greatly decreased. Every year since the change was made the number has been failing off. The num- Der of applicants this year so far has been sixty four, or about one-fourtn tho number that applied in the last year before the change was made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
Demand For Glover Refused.

DGMzWM& FBE W1WvNT 11c1uwEW'
 VICTOR, Colo, Jan. 2S. - Deputy Sheriff Underwood, armed with ca pias issued from the district court, made demand on Colonel Verdeck- berg for John M. Glover, former Ms. souri congressman, who is incarcerateo in the bull pen at Camp Goldfeld. Colo. nel verdeckberg refused to surrender Glover, saying that he had good req sons for keeping him in confinement. Glover is charged with assault with in eant to commit murder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-28
.UuSf About

one year ago this month our cops were working overtime and, as we un- derstand it. didn't get one cent extra pay; yet they went right along doing their duty day and night, and now we find the board from which they taKe their orders working overtime day ana night trying to see some loophole whereby they can recompense them by giving them the grand bounce or putting them on uneasy street. hn gad" 'tis great country where It geIis overcrowded with politicians. wen; there Is a screw loose somewhere anu we are afraid that some members ol certain boards actually don't kno" what a cup of good Tea or Conee is If you drink the quality we sell you Il fiud it a great brain tonic. It also acts On the nerves; if you nave lVE lnueh nerve our Tea and Conee WI, Ie gzf you down to normal condltioh.
 -four nerves are twisted we guaranleee what we sell will straighten them pnt in good old fashion O. K. shape. ,,Iie nd more could anyone wish for! Inls 4s week we give four bars of nfst quatl.y n,,,. laundry soap with one pound or our
 warranted good quality soc Tea. el, Uu. 27c Butter Is. as usual the kind Wnlin s compels you to eat extra amount or bread and butter, and for the quanes of our Coffee inquire of anyone "no drinks it. Nuf sed from
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-05-14
PURE BLOOD.
Blood Impurities OF Sprinstime-
- gCause. Prevention II" "
~ vi and Cure. I 4

DR.. iHartman's medical lectures are
eagerly scanned by many thousand
readers.
=, Zone OF the most timely, and interest
ing lectures he ever delivered was his
recent lecture on the blood impurities
OF spring.
The doctor said I'm : suBstahceJ that
every spring the blood is loaded with
the effete accumulations of winter, de-
.ranging the digestion d, prcancings slug
gishness OF the liver, overtaxing the
kidneys, interfering with the action Of
the bowels and the proper circulation
of the~blood. ~ -, ,f.,.. %. ,n.,.,..,
lat This condittohss ot things ;pfodnees
What is. popplarly y known. as spring
] fever, spring malaria, nervous exhaus-
I tom that tired feeling, bloeh thidken-
| Ing and many other flames. Wv '-' "
Sometimes the victim is bilious, dys-
peptic and constipatedI ,kgfn etpnesBhe
IS weak. 'neryohsi and hl;9reE5sd; and
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-05-14
MAKING A GOOD CITIZEN.
Your Lad Could Give His Elders a
Greatly Needed Lesson. 70 "

A 13-year-old Italian boy lately pre-
pared on essay on the duties Of citi-
zenship for club In New York.
Among the rules which he laid down
are. the following, ~
IF 4 want. GO be good citizen I
must be true to my country, true to
my state and true to my city. II |
do not vote will not be- doing my
duty. j must have my own judgment
TO vote for the man think is best
qualified for the ONCE for which he
has been nominated IL Idon't I won I
be doing my. duty. ] must not let any
body bride me to vote for man I
think not fitted Tor an otff6e. twill
also be my duty to, be industrious and
self.supporting. SO as not to be o
!. burden and a nuisance to. the public.
3 Inmusti pay taxes. so that the cavern.
,ment. can be maintained and the Of
fcers ofthe government paid, because
tho government is for mybsood, when
II Is necessarily must heip,tp inainta Jain
order and always be ,lready forStpub-
lie service, aid in case Of war Serve
my country 4 should know the his.
tory Of my country and 81" an ;ntelli.
gent reader and close observer OF
current eveptss" ~ .'1 ,,,.. go xS
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-05-14

again he may have eruptiSSs, swell.
ings and other blood humorS Which
ever it is, the cause is the Aame-ef'
fete accumulations in the bldbd.
ri Nothing Is more Certain ~w1thin the
whole range Of medical science than
that a course of Pertna in eat3y spring
time will perfectly and effee0ally pre-
vent vent or cure this almost ueiSersai af'
p, Eterybodyy feels II in soynS degree.
/" a great majority are distJrsbed con-
siderably, while large per gent Of the
human family are made vet3 miserar
bic by. this, Condition everySnRring
Peruna will prevent it nSaken in
time. -
~ Rarap@ ..will. eursat If tai1n as al
rected. -
Peruna is the ideal spring Snedicino
of the medical profession. SN
j. If you doznot derive .prompf and sat
isfaetory results from The use OF Pc
.runa,. write, at ONCE TO Dr. Hart
man, giving a fult>Ss atemant Of xaux
case, and he will he Spleasef to give
| you his Valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman sSanitari1m, Columbus,
Ohio. q u M ., ~
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-05-14

Japanese street cries are all mAlodi.
GUS, and the avoidance of, noise is
everywhere1 the FIRST consideration
The Waterman who goes the rounds
at night beats, two, pieces OF. wood to
gether. The bells have no ciappers
but are struck with the hand OF. the
outside. melancholy. ploverliks
note OF anreed pipe. which, regularly
sounds II, the streets every morning
lis theacali OF. the, blind These HAYS
the monopoly of q" lucrative PROBES
sion. being shampo oers and mas seurs
Massage has been, practiced In Japan
for centuries and, thought to the high.
oest state or efiftfency possible It's
blind, professors possess Issotns' Itbach
Of hand, or personal magnetism which
has'Subdnea the moot inveterats dases
of rheumatism and has oven conquered
paralysis '''''''0 <''H'> 10 p'n nsr, r
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-05-14
{. Manx, Taxes.

:. In the matter Of taxation the Isle
Of Man is unique. There Is no, income
tax and no succession duties charge
able against the estates of deceased
persons; roads are manipulated by
the revenue from two sources--a
small tax upon every wheel and shod
boof and a levy upon every male In
habitant, who must give days work
on the road or its equivalent In cash.
There are no stamp duties on receipts,
cheques, promisory notes ETC.; in
fact, stamps are used only for postage.
The Island has no pawnshops. ,.,oh.