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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
WEALTH VERSUS GENIUS.
Observations of Composer Strauss and
Wife While Visiting in
This Country.

DR.. Richard Strauss and his
wife, Nine. Strauss de Alma, have
had number of queer expert
ences in America. One that they
tell with much amusement relates
TO their visit to the house of q
wealthy trust magnate in a city
where steel is made, relates the
New York Times. The magnate
had engaged the Strausses for an
evening musicale at enormous ex-
pense, it may be imagined-a
price that must have revealed to
the gentleman Of steel the stand
ing of the name of Strauss in mu-
sic, if nothing else had ever done
so. His wife met the pair as they
entered, apparently in some per-
turbation at the lateness of the
hour. After inquiring if they had
brought their music" she signi
fed her desire that they should
begin at once, as the company had
been waiting some time for them.
She then had DIR. Strauss and his
wife conducted upstairs to clay
off their things"-how, as befit-
ting the foremost composer of the
time, who honored her house with
his visit, would it be supposed?
Why, in no other way than by the
servants staircase in the rear!
Nine. Strauss de Alma relates
the incident with delight. She has
little English and she charmed her
hearers the first time she told the
story by the way she put it at the
climax:
And then they took us by-what
you call eet-by the little back-up
ladder-
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
HOW HE LEARNED TO SHOOT
kentucky Mountaineer Acquired a
Good Eye at Pinking Rev
enue Officers.

Among a batch of recruits as
signed TO my company awhile
ago. said captain of infantry
stationed at a far western post,
who, says the Washington Post,
WAS here recently, was gaunt,
gawky Kentucky lad of the noun
faineer class, and not much above
20 years old He was growing so
fast that he was as clumsy as a
st. Bernard pup, and he fell all
over himself in drill. Notwith-
standing his perfect willingness,
he was SO inapt soldier that | at
tached him to my quarters in the
capacity of dog robber or striker.
''Soon after my company was
sent out for target practice on the
ranges. Ny striker from Ken
1ucky beat out every man in my
company, some of them veterans
wearing the distinguished marks
mans medals, in a common can
ser. He was as crackerjack a rifle
shot as | ever saw in the army,
and I'd be willing to bet that
there's not a shootist in that
aeam that lately won the Palma
Rrophy in England that could out
shoot him. The gawky Kentucky
boys performance on the range
fiiied me with amazement; as it
did everybody else who watched
his marvellous shooting, and when
he was through | said to him:
Look here, boy, where did you
ever get chance to practice such
tine shooting?'
.Pinkin' rev'noo officehs, sub,
he replied, with a grin. SYo' all
fuhgits, sub, that Aim from Ken
lucky"
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
LARGEST OF TREE FLOWERS
Individual Blossoms of the Magnolia
Are Sometimes a Foot in
Diameter.

Magnolias are of peculiar inter.
est because they have the largest
flowers of any trees in cultivation.
This, says Country life in Amer
lea, is not saying that they are the
showiest trees when in blossom,
for an apple tree, or a towering
dogwood, may completely cover
itself with blossoms. But the in
diyidual flowers of such trees are
relatively small, while a magnolia
blossom is often six inches and
sometimes a foot in diameter.
Magnolias have several points
besides the size of the flower
which make them most attractive.
Certain kinds bloom before the
leaves in early spring the flowers
of most sorts are deliciously fra
grant; the texture of the petals is
notable, being thick, waxy and lus-
trous, and the coloring is exquis-
ite. In many species the leaves
are of extraordinary size, some ex-
ceeding a yard in length. In all.
the foliage mass is luxuriant and
tropical-looking. Some have shin
ing, leathery evergreen leaves
just the thing for Christmas dec
orations. Last, but not least,
there are the curious cone like
fruits which make the trees so at
tractive in midsummer and fall.
AS they ripen they take on rosy
tints, and later they open in pc
culiar fashion and hang out their
bright red seeds on slender elias
tic threads.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
BAD DREAMS
Indicate Improper Diet, Usually Due
to Coffee.

One of the common symptoms of cof-
fee poisoning is the bad dreams that
spoil what should be restful sleep. A
man who found the reason says:
Formerly was a slave to coffee. /
was like morphine fiend, could not
sleep at night, would roll and toss in
my bed and when | did get to sleep
was disturbed by dreams and hobgob-
Inns, would wake up with headaches
and feel bad all day, so nervous l could
not attend to business. My writing
looked like bird tracks, had sour
belchings from the stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn and palpitation of the
heart, constipation, irregularity of the
kidneys, etc.
Indeed. began to feel had all the
troubles that human flesh could suffer,
but when friend advised me to leave
OFF coffee / felt as If he had insulted
me. | could not bear the idea, 1t had
lieve it the cause.
But it turned out that no advice
was ever given at a more needed time,
for | finally consented to try Postum
and with the going of coffee and the
coming of Postum all my troubles have
gone and health has returned. cal
and sleep well now, nerves stead1ee
down and / write fair hand (as you
can see), can attend to business agar
and rejoice that I am free from the
monster Coffee" Name given Dy
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial of Postum in place O
coffee will bring sound, restfui, re-
freshing sleep. There's reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous lit
tie book, THE Road to MELVILLE"
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
SORE HANDS.
Itching, Burning Palms and Painful
Finger Ends-COmpIete Cure
by Cuticura.

on retiring, in a strong, hot, creamy lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and anoint freely
with Cuticura Ointment, the great skin
cure and purest of emollients. Wear, dur
ing the night, old, loose kid gloves, or
bandage lightly in old, soft cotton or
linen. For red, rough and chapped hands,
dry, fssured, itching, feverish palms, with
brittle, shapeless nails and painful finger
ends, this treatment is simply wonderful,
frequently curing In single application.
In no other ailment have Cutieura Soap
and Cutcura Ointment been more Ell.
fectiye.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
No Doubt of It.

Blanks wife thinks he's a crack shot
on his hunting expeditions" said his
friend, '.but the truth is, ne couldn't hIs
a duck if it would SIT up and pose tor him.
You see, he's a schemer-he can afford TO
be. with that honest face of his. Out at
camp he just loafs around all the time, ana
then on the way home he stops at the
market, buys bag of game, and presents
it to his wife as a souvenir of the hunt,
"Hm!" unused the other; hes what
you'd cali dead game sport, isn't he!
Detroit Free Press.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Real Sport,

The ticket Spectator entered the pri-
vate office of the great manufacturer.
Now, sir, said the former, 'let me sell
you a season ticket to the baseball
grounds"
The great manufacturer shook his head
sadly.
No" he sighed, I'm only the boss.
You'll have to see the office boy. Chi
cago Daily News.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
A World Wide Reputation.

Wherever men are there will be illness,
and wherever people are Ill Dodd's Kid
ney Pills will be found blessing. Solely
on their merits have they pushed their
way into almost every part of the civil
lied world. Their reputation as an hon
est medicine that can always be relied on
has been built up by the grateful praise
of those who have been cured. The two
following letters indicate just how the
reputation of this remedy knows no geo.
graphical bounds. The sick and suffering
all over the world are asking for Dodds
Kidney Pills.
Dear Sirs:
l have been suffering for some months
from a Kidney complaint. he doctor
who attended me recommended me to take
your "Dodd's Kidney Pills" After two
boxes | got some relief. But unfortunate
ly | have not been able to go on with the
treatment, being unable to find any Pills
in Cairo.
The Chemist who sold me the two boxes
has informed me that he had sent an or
der for some, and has been keeping me
waiting for more than one month This
is the reason why | am writing to you
to request you to have the goodness to
send me by return of post six boxes for
which | will pay as soon as | receive them
from the post.
Kindly let me know at the same time
where your branch agency in Egypt is
to be found. Thanking You in anticipa-
ton,
MOHAMED RACHEL,
"Immeubles Libres de fEtat",
Office of the Minister of
Finance,
CAIRO, EGYPT.
Dear Sirs:
| want to purchase six boxes of Dodd's
Kidney Pills, but | don't know exactly
where to apply at Buffalo or London.
suppose they can be sent by express or
registered mail from either place. Please
advise me of how to proceed in order to
get the pills without delay.
Yours truly,
j. p. Simonson,
Viborg V. Mark,
DENMARK.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

Peace societies ought to take heart An
instructor in .jiu jitsu" Is to be en-
gagged to teach the naval cadets at An
napolis how to fight in the japanese fash
ion with their arms and legs. When in
ternational contests are refined down to
wrestling matches the dawn of arbitra-
ton for all disputes viii begin to flicker
leross the sky outh's Companion.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Placing the Blame.

A dispatch from Uganda an.
nounces a collision between a
rhinoceros and a locomotive.
Probably the engineer of the rhi-
noceros forgot his orders.-Buf.
falo Express.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
DR.. Hale's Picture as a Tester.

An Oregon newspaper man in
Washington is telling a good
story about DR.. Hale. He says he
was once travelling in the back
country of Oregon, and, going to
a little inn for lodging, was sur
prised to see large picture Of DR..
Hale on the wall. The woman of
the house explained it thus:
"Well, you see, a good many
strangers come here and want me
to keep 'em, and don't know any.
thing about 'em, but if they know
Edward Everett Hale's picture |
know their good for something.
and | let 'em stay."-Boston Ad.
vertiser.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

Oars two sides to eyy question" said
Uncle Eben. when a mule is bein'
licked to make him travel, he reekons a
mans bout de obstinatest animal dar IL. .
Washington Star
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

nd what" asked the prospective citi.
zen, lis the most popular street in your
own?' Same here as anywhere else"
.eplied the real estate man. It's the
me in which is located the courthouse,
ity hall, county offices, banks, promot.
RS Offices, and all the other good things,
including the brokers offices, bucket
hops and society doctors places. It's
Easy street. Cleveland Leader.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Pas Views About Goliath.

Teacher-Can any little boy tell me how
it was that David prevailed against the
giant Goliath?
Pupil-My pa says brute strength never
is in it with the Teller with poeketful
of rocks.-BostoH Transcript.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
MOHAMED REACHED.

1t is terrible shock to US, when we
have told friend something that was
told to US ia confidence, to hnd that he
has told some one else.-Puck.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
As to Popularity.

The man who wants to De popular
must be a cheerful liar.
Il don't see why"
Because no man can gain popularity
by telling people the truth about them
selves. Chicago Post.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
More the Merrier.

Woman's inhumanity to man
makes countless lawyers happy
Chicago Daily News.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Weak, Inactive Kidneys.
Kotanio Hood Balm B.B.R.l Is

Pleasant and safe to take Thoroughly tested for 20
years Composed of Pure Botanic Ingredients.
Strengthens Weak Kidneys and Stomachs, cures
Dyspepsia. Sold hy all Druggists. ST. Per Large
Bottle with complete direction for home cure Sample
Sent Free BY writing Blood Balm Co. Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your trouble and special free medical ADVICE
to suit your case. will be sent in sealed letter.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

"Some men," said Uncle Eben, seem
to imagine dey shows der superiority to
everybody else by tryin' to act meaner
dan anybody else. w Washington Star.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

A similarity of tastes in jokes Is a great
assistant TO marital felicity.-A. \. Times
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

A woman finds no trouble in detecting
the beauty tricks of another woman.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Ladies' Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot, aching feet. AT all Druggists, 25c Ac.
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
The View Point.

The boy who is paid to be good never
earns the money.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

Men hide many defects of character un.
der an assumption of dignity.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27

Nearly all business transactions in Co.
iombia are based on American money.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-05-27
Possible EXPLANATION.

Ignorance, remarked young Saphead,
"they say is bliss"
That" rejoined Miss Caustique, "ae
counts for it. | imagine
Accounts for WHAT queried the youth
piled Inelnnatl EnauireE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

ager Mckay, and all those connected
with the management of the enter
prise, ale to be congratulated.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Moore wero
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs E. D. Rob-
bins few days this week.
The balloon ascensions, whic h take
place daily at 6 p. M, in fro mt of
Santa CLAUS headquarters, attract
great crowds.
The grand jury adjourned last
Friday, returning II bills of indict-
ment. They reported finding the Jail
unsafe, but well-kept.
A. M. Shields found pocket book
with several dollars in il on the street
the other day. The owner can have
same by describing contents and purse
r. v. Shields, cashier of Pelaha-
tchie Bank, is authorized to collect
and receipt for So 5scripions to The
News. Gall on him while in Pela-
hatchie.
Prof. J. I. Covington passed
through town the early part of the
week, enroute to his old home AZ
Coffeeville, where he will spend the
holidays.
J. A. Morris, city tax collector,
requests The News to remind the citi-
zens that vn taxes are due and pay
able at his office. Walk up and get
your receipt.
Mrs. E. D. Robbins received the
prize of $25 offered by the Alabama
and Vicksburg railroad for the clean
est and best kept section house on the
road Mr.. Robbins nearly always
receives the prize of $50 offered annu-
ally fer the best section.
Maj. John r. M. O'Reily, of Vicks.
burg, is spending few days in
Brandon. The major numbers his
friends here to the limit Of his
acquaintanceship. and is always
gladly welcomed. He is looking
fine, as usual, and seems to be en-
joying good health.
The town election Tuesday was a
very quiet affair. About thirty votes
were cast. The following officers
were elected without opposition:
Mayor, r. E. Gayden; marshal, T.
T. Cottrell; treasurer, L. S. May !:
aldermen, G. ". White, A. M.
Shields, A. G. Thornton, R. S.
Maxey, DR.. Berry.
The case of the state of Mississippi
against Walter McDuff, charged with
the killing of Capt. G. E. Young,
at Ludlow, Scott county, last April,
tried in this county on change of
venue, eliminated Friday night, after
eight days duration. The jury return
ed the following verdict: 1--WE, the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

0The Southern Farm Gazette is publish
ed at Starkvlle, Miss, where the Agricul-
tural College and experiment Station are
located, and is edited by men who write
from their store of experience in practical,
common sense way. 1t contains Cd
columns and is issued semi.monthly. Ii
is the only strictly farm journal in Missis-
sippi and ought to be read by every farmer.
We will give the Southern Farm Gazette
free for one year to every subscriber oil
the News who pays one year in advance
before January I, 1905, Don't fail to
take advantage of this offer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15
WHERE PREACHERS GO NEXT

= YEAR. Ass@sf
The Methodist conference adjourned at
Gulfport Monday to lmeet next year at
Gloster. Following are the assignments
for the Jackson district:
Jackson District, A. F. Watkins, pre-
siding elder.
Jackson, First church, w. H. LaPrade;
Supernumerary, w. L. c. Hunnicutt.-
Jackson, Capitol ST., H. M. Ellis, SUI
pernumerary, J. w. McLaurin.
Jackson, Rankin ST., R. P. Fixes.
Brandon, John A. Moore.
Benton, G. Mcdonald
Braxton, Q. w. Bradley.
Canton, B. F. Lewis.
Jacksonville, c. M. Crossley.
Fannin, J. E. Lewis.
Florence, M. H. Moore.
Flora, J. R. Jones.
Lake City, D. C. Langford.
Lintonia, H. A. Gatlin.
Madison, B. S. Rayner.
Sharon, J. T. Nicholson.
Ihomasville, J. S. Percell, supply.
Tranquil, R. w. Thurman.
Plnola, 7. M. Bradley.
Yazoo City, w. w. Murray.
Millsaps College, professor, Jas. A.
Moore.
Millsaps College, student, w. L. High.
tower.
Vanderbilt Student, o. S. Lewis.
Epworth League Secretary, H. M. Du'
Bose.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

jury, find the defendant not guilty as
charged in the indictment. - Mo.
Duff left Saturday morning for Louis.
lana, where he will reside in the
future.
One of the prettiest lines of holiday
goods ever displayed in this town
or any other town-are now on exhib-
it at Thornton's drug store. The
stock consists of every Imaginable
article for the holiday shopper, from
the cheapest to the most expensive.
1t demonstrates the excellent taste Of
the proprietor, and shows that his
many years of experience in buying
for this trade has been bro ught to
bear in the selection Of his stock this
year. The prices are as low as is
consistent with first-class goods, and
there is no excuse for anybody to 60
elsewhere to supply their wants. It
is we'll worth trip to Brandon to
view this most excellent array of
Christmas goods.
Go to w. @. Barnes for all kinds of
Christmas candies, nuts, fruits, etc.
Specially. low prices on all lines of goods
from now until Xmas.
Go to w. G. Barnes for good goods
and prompt service.
We expect to have nice grapes, cram
berries, lemons, oranges, etc, for Xmas.
w. @. Barnes.
Say, brother, suppose you make your
wife Xmas present of one of those
Charter Oak Stoves from ". G. Barnes.
I am making record breaking sales
on genuine Humboldt" and cord.
uroy" pants at ST.. so. H. A. Busiok.
For the next six days I will sell
any mans or boys hat in stock AT
COST. H. A. Busick.
Treat your wife to- pair of scissor.
If not satisfactory return them to us and
get another pair. CAYDEN & co.
Another lot of Ladies' Jackets just
received at GAYDEN & co.
Cooking and Heating Stoves at rock
bottom prices. GAYDEN q co.
An assortment of trunks at prices to
suit you. GAYDEN & CO.
Don't forget am going to handle q
big line of Xmas goods and novelties
II. A. Busick.
''Pansy' has all other fours de-
feated at the low price of So. so.
Every purchaser says cit is good !"
For sale only by Fl. A. Busick.
FOR RENT.
House and 60 acres, enclose, in cor.
poration Apply this office.
New home sewing Machines the very
best, also a good line of medium price ma
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15
LOCAL NEWS

Eggs % cents.
Butter 10 cents.
Chickens 30 cents.
Cotton 7 IL cents.
Santa Claus has arrived! See him
at Thornton's.
Mrs. W. II. Barnes is visit ina
friends at Florence.
The McDuff trial will cost Scot,
county about 81 300
Turkeys are scarce. The prices
range from ST.. to So.
The News. will issue a 16-page
Christmas edition next week
The school will give one week holi
day. beginning a week from Monday
Our merchants all have large stocks
of Christmas goods. Come here to dc
your shopping.
Mrs Faison, of Indianola,' was the
guest of her brother, J. W. Birdsone
Monday and Tuesday.
Miss Leila Ragland and brother,
Elston, spent Sunday with Brandon
relatives and friends.
Every body should go to Jackson
to see the corn and cotton carnival.
1t is great credit to the state. Man.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

New home sewing Machines the very
best, also good line of medium price ma
chimes, at w. 9. Barnes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15
FOR RENT.

House and GU acres, enclose, in cor
poration. Apply this office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

''Pansy" has all other fours de
feated at the low price of So. so.
Every purchaser says cit is good >
For sale only by Fl. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

Don't forget I am going to handle q
big line of Xmas goods and novelties
H. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

Go to w. O. Barnes for all kinds of
Christmas candies, nuts, fruits, etc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

An assortment of trunks at prices to
suit you. GAYDEN & co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

| Cooking and Heating Stoves at rock
bottom prices. GAYDEN & co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

For the next six days / will sell
any mans or boys hat in stock AT
COST. H. A. Busick.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

l am making record breaking sales
on genuine Humboldt and cord.
uroy" pants at ST. so. H. A. Bus;ck.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

Specially low prices on all lines of goods
from now until Xmas.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

Treat your wife to a pair of scissor.
If not satisfactory return them to us and
get another pair. CAYDEN & co.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

Go to w. @. Barnes for good goods
and prompt service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1904-12-15

We expect to have nice grapes, cram
berries, lemons, oranges, etc, for Xmas.
w. @. Barnes.