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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothin SvrIln for chi'd-e-
teethinc soften the Gums, reduces infianma
ton ,allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c abottle
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

FITSnern %nertIveured. NofIts - -ar~1ys-
nessafter firs. Ufv's ras o. Or. Klire's Gr~s.
NerveRsstorer, @2trinlbottlc and treatisesrss
DR.. r. n. KLINE. Ltd. .031 Arch st.. pntla., Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

The Island Of Fafnosa produced 81, 400,-
900 in gold las. year.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

At a recent auction in London an
old violin was sold at price OF
1890.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

Trinidad has the largest sugar estate i
the British West Indies.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01
Eiekemth Street,

al !, 80. ! yelsaades, WIS 70
pafns isthe ia ok, ,s. 1 rs uemt dissy
spells ,ch ich g,'e,c ,co fd1ts a Jery M O,.tIt.
Itried taco remedies 5lSre Peru,sa
and rds discouraged when took
the first dose, bat nay coas, age soon
returned. In less than t,c0 mon tbs
my health acaS restored. N--MrS. NJ
Brfckner.
The reason of so many failures to cure
cases similar to the above is the fact that
FEMALE TROUBLE to the female
NOT EEiEGGooGSHSILzED sex are not com
- --..s-.....---l monty recognized
as being caused by catarrh.
Catarrh of one organ is exactly the same
as catarrh of any other organ. What will
cure catarrh of the head will also cure
catarrh of the pelvic organs. Peruna cures
these cases simply because it cures the
catarrh.
If you have catarrh write at once to DR.
Hartman, giving a full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give you
his valuable advice gratis.
Address Dr.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

Make your black lace or net over
black or white silk, and not over q
eolor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

defective WORK-Fstabl's shed Is years.
4 tetCV Secret Servi e men-more being added every
kSday. Send us your case. Aav,ce by mail rec. A0
dress American Detective Assn. dianapolis, Ind
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

Ask Mrs. Pmkhams Advice Woman Best Understands Womans
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

A salmon on which all the spots
are In the shape of shamrock was
cxught in Ireland the other day. 1t
has been placed on exhibition in Eng
land.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-06-01

diseases peculiar
to the female
sex are not com
monty recognized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Too Many Collins.

The Chicago Hardwood Record shows that 163 manufacturers make 1,347 ,000 collins and caskets annually in the United States, and the last cen. sus shows that only 1,238,000 persons die in this country each year.
 The output of collins each year is therefore in excess of the demand. The excess is just about 100000 cof- fins year, and the question at once arises, What becomes of the 100000 collins not used in the customary man. ner.
 The Record does not attempt to solve the problem, nor does 1t offer proposition designed to stimulate con sumption up to the point of produc- ton. Demand and supply should off, set each other, and in other lines of trade 1t is customary to push the de- mand up if possible to the known out put. The Record, however, does not attempt to boom the market. It con tents itself with the suggestion that production should not be further in' creased by the establishment of new factories, evidently holding to the be- lief that the demand can not be un- duly increased.
 An annual excess of 100000 means either a higher rate of mortality, or else great warehouses full of coffins Nothing could well be more depressing than a warehouse full of delayed cof- fins waiting to be called for and filled.
 It Is not difficult to create an arti- f1cial demand for some kinds of goods, but it is difficult to see how person can be induced to buy in advance coffin, or to buy more collins than he actually needs. No one likes to keep them In stock-no consumer, we mean.
 Altogether the problem is inexpli- cable. The output and the demand should correspond, but there seems to be no way in which this can be brought about unless ,000 more Americans are willing to shuffle off tlis mortal coil annually, or resort be had to a system of cut rates so deep that people will be induced to buy cof- fins in advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
THE koWTOW.
From Katharine A. Carls '1n the Court of the Empress Dowager," in the De-
 

From Katharine A. Carl's "ln the Court of the Empress Dowager," in the De-
 cember Century.
 The kowtow tpronounced ker-toe. and meaning literally to bow the head) is used as a form of thanks, and is not a man ner of greeting. The actors kowtow to their majesties at the beginning and end of each performance at the theatre. first to thank for the honor they are to re- ceive in being allowed to act before them, and the end to thank for the privilege thank for an audience or any favor or gift they have received or are to receive from their majesties. The kowtow Is not only made by people at the palace and at imperial audiences; it Is sometimes used by equals to each other as a proper man. ner of thanking for some great favor. To make the kowtow, the person kneels three times, and each time bows his head three times. touching the ground with 1t. The kowtow could not be made by a for eigner without looking most awkward and appearing most servile. but the Chinese do 1t with dignity, and 1t Is neither un- graceful nor degrading It Is time-hon- ored manner of giving thanks, Chinese tradition surviving from a time when the courtiers were perhaps like slaves; but at present 1t does not imply any slave-lke nferiority on the part of him who per- forms if
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
IN HOTEL LOBBIEs
Nashville Happy.

T believe that the people of Nashville are the happiest I have ever seen,' salo M. M. Richey. assistant general superlh' tendent of the Southern railway. The entrance of the Southern and the lil- nois Central into Nashville has awakeneu that city to a wonderful degree and the people are most enthusiastic.
 For years there was but one railroad operating into Nashville, or practically only one railroad, and other roads could not gain entrance. Then the Tennessee Central built into Nashville and increased the city's railroad facilities. Now the Illinois Central and the Southern have acquired the Tennessee Central and two immense railroad systems are entering the clry at one jump.
 '"The people of Nashville hailed the two roads with delight With open arms they met us and 1t was certainly case of the best in the house is none too good for you The citizens have met the railroads half way as they appreciate what this step on the part of the Southern and 1lli- nois Central means to Nashville"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
PoMPEY WAS POPULAR.
Great Roman Who Was Endowed With
 Admirable Traits.

From the Chicago Journal
 Through many years that great Roman whom we know as Cnaeus Pompeius Mag nus, or, more simply, as Pompey the Great, was the most popular of men. He combined nearly all the graces and vir- tues that make for solid and enduring fame. He was of ancient ana distinguished family, of appearance so noble as to have been venerated for it even in early youth. of temperate and cheerful habits. and of great bravery and skill in war. Thor oughly authenticated as the details of his life are, more than one of them reads like the fond imaginings of romance.
 Pompey the Great was born in Rome. 106 B. C., the son of a general cele- brated as such but almost abominated for his cruel and repulsive avarice. Strabo was his uninteresting name, and it was under him that Pompey had his first mili- tary experience, being then boy hardly past IS.
 strabo took up arms with sylla against Marius and Cinna, and the social war fol,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Services at Bijou.

''The service at the Bijou yesterday af- ternoon at which Dr. Wharton delivered an address. was impressive, and in fact all three of the meetings held at the the atre since pr. Wharton has been here have been impressive" said man who has attended all of them.
 "Of course Dr. Wharton's address was the most impressive part of the meeting but the music was fine. When two thous- and men get together and sing an old popular hymn the effect Is almost won derful The Y. M c. A.. under whose auspices the meetings are held, has a number of good singers on the stage who serve in the nature of choir. pr. Whar- ton himself has a fine voice
 ''The fact that more than 2000 men have attended each of the three meetings shows how impressive they are"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
RIGHTS IN SLEEPING CARS.
Passengers May Take Seats in Pull
 man lf Other Seats Are Filled.

From the Columbus Journal.
 Some men were discussing the right of a passenger to take seat in the sleeper if he could not get seat in the common coach, and one of them said he did that very thing. and when the Pullman con- ductor demanded extra pay for the seat. he refused and retained the seat. There was doubt expressed by the oth- CTS that one could maintain such a posi- ton under the law. The impression is general that he could not.
 It is quite certain, if a passenger could not obtain a seat in the common coach. he could go into a chair car or any other kind of a car owned by the road and maintain his claim for seat there; and Ii any employe of the road attempted to eject him. the railroad would be liable for damages.
 The same rule applies to a sleeper or drawing room car, owned by another com- pany, and attached to the train. There is definite decision on this point by the New York court of appeals. In the case there. cited. Thorpe vs. The New York Central, the plaintiff took passage on one of the defendants trains He could get no seat in the common coach, so he went Into the sleeper and sat down. The por- ter demanded extra pay and the pas senger refused. Thereupon. the porter attempted to eject him. which attempt prompted suit for damages in which suit the plaintiff got judgment. Exceptions were taken and the case went to the court of appeals. which af- frmed the court below. The court of ap- peals plainly said 1t was 'the duty of the defendent to furnish plaintiff seat;' and further, "the plaintiff cannot be deemed a wrong-doer, in passing into the drawing-room car and taking a seat. un- till seats in the other cars should be va- cated.'
 In the court below the defendants coun- seI asked the court to charge that when the passenger passed through the car and saw that the seats were occupied with luggage, 1t was his duty to ask the con- ductor for a seat before passing into the drawing-room car. The court refused to so charge, and the court of appeals de- cided the court below was right In so re- fusing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27

From Frederick Trevor Hills Lincoln
 the Lawyer" in the December Century
 Perhaps his most winning quality with young and old alike was his sincere be- lief in his fellow townsmen and their community. Local pride never had a more buoyant champion than he. For him Sangamon county Is general and New Salem In particular, was the prom ised land, and he was confident that the people were equal to the task of develop ing 1t according to It's needs. Thus when snag- bound sangamon river was naviga- ble and might be made great highway of commerce. he eagerly championed the theory and worked with voice, pen and hand to realize practical result. The Sangamon Is still unnavgable and New Salem has disappeared. but Lincolns plea for improving the waterway re- mains as evidence of his sincere belief in the future of the community and to show us what he could do with a weak cause at the age of 21.
 The argument is not remarkable. but 1t is exceedingly interesting and suggestive. Although he was young and boyishly en- thusiastic Lincoln did not overstate the possibilities nor underestimate the diffi- culties of his case; and despite the really Imaginable attempt which was afterward made to force the passage of the Sanga- mon, there was nothing ludicrous In his plea What he claimed sounds reasona- ble. and what he hoped for possible, even In the face of failure.
 This early effort plainly indicates Lin colns natural aptitude for logical state ment. But 1t does more than that. It displays a trait which few lawyers pos sess; for the ability to present facts clearly concisely and effectively without taking undue advantage of them Is rare legal quality. It requires not only ability, but courage; not only tact, but character. It is one of the infallible tests which dis tinguish the legal bravo from the jurist and 1t will be demonstrated in a future chapter that Lincoln fulfilled it in mas terful fashion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
The Stock Market.

Henry Clews In his Wall street letter of Saturdays date says:
 Stock speculation Is becoming very active. trading frequently running over the rate of 100000 shares per day The firmness with which all securities are held Is remarkable. Sellers are few and trading is seemingly confined almost en- tirely to purchases for the rise A great deal of manipulation Is observable in cer- tain stocks, giving the market decidedly spotty and feversh appearance. Some of these securities have been pushed up to what seems a top-heavy level; but con- ditions continue satisfactory and conf- dence strong. so that in spite of the com mon belief that prices are too high, the opinion is freely expressed that they may go still higher.
 Beyond q doubt the speculative spirit is rising and cannot be indefinitely sup pressed If the situation remains as favor able as now. Besides, very powerful inside support is observable in some quarters. which is no doubt a basis of much of the manipulation by the big traders As yet the outside public, though increasing their purchases, have not become free oper- ators, transactions being largely confined to the professional element. The future of the market. however. is hopeful. since basic conditions are almost universally favorable, and nothing but the possibility of hitch in the money market or reck- less manipulation prevents increased ac- tivity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Industrial School Band.

"The Boys Industrial school band is certainly a credit to that institution said R. M. Williams. secretary and gener- al manager of the Alabama State Fair as- socation.
 '''rhe band played at the recent state fair and the programme was very credit able to boys of that age. The youngsters were turned loose on the grounds and l have never seen better behaved boys. They enjoyed themselves immensely but their conduct was surprisingly good and spoke well for the excellent discipline of the school.
 "The boys are very deserving and wish the people would subscribe for a fund to provide the band with uniforms and all the instruments they need. The Boys Industrial school is one of the de- serving institutions in the state, and hope the people will contribute to It's sup port more liberally in the future than they have in the past"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27

lowed. Pompeys tent mate was called Lucius Terentius, a reckless and unprin- cipled fellow. Cinna's agents succeeded in corrupting him, and for @ money pay ment he consented to kill Pompey while he slept, others at the same time attack Ing atrabo in his tent.
 Pompey learned of the plot at mess that evening. He allowed himself to drink a little more freely than usual, was more demonstrative than ordinary in showing his affection for the venal Terentius. He went to bed In his customary fashion, but withdrew as soon as he saw that the would-be assassin was free from suspicion, leaving his bed clothing disposed as if he were under 1t. Stationing guard about his fathers tent he awaited the conspirators When they came up his tent mate among them, they were taken by surprise and dispatched. Returning to his quarters, Pompey found the apparel of his couch thrust through and throughsby the traitors sword.
 Nor was this all, for Strabo was genu- inely hated and Cinna's money was abun- dant. The soldiers mutinied, and loudly announced their intention Gf going over to the enemy. Strabo himself feared for to quell the revolt. But Pompey more than filled tho place, and by tears and en- treaties. finally laying himself across the place of egress, he restrained all but 800 from deserting. This was before the lad was IS. and within five years he was to have the greatest triumph Rome had seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
GOVERNOR aHOCH IS NO
 FRIEND OF IRRIGATION

life prairies. And the Giver of all good never dowered a land with a richer her1- tage than that which He has Iavished upon the Sunfower state. Little wonder when an evangelist asked his auditors if they didn't want to go to heaven, one ir- reverent Kansan replied: No; Kansas is good enough for me- Gentlemen, there is nothing the matter with Kansas"
 We, who have praised Kansas with full heart for many of her crowded years, repeat and second Governor Hoch's pane gyric. If we have never noticed the match- less Kansas landscape. 1t may be be- cause we have never whizzed athwart ft with some down-trodden farmer in his teuf-teuf.
 Kansas is first in corn first in wheat, first in the hearts of her citizens. But her greatest production, as Governor Hoch says, is Kansans. They are a people by themselves, three-quarters Gascon and three-fourths Roundhead, born poets, poll ticians, money makers, trouble makers, spouters. come-outers, heroes, world sav- CTS and cranks. Step on a Kansan's toe, and you perpetrate a horror greater to him than hundred Calabrian eartn- quakes. He was born in cyclone and has been revolving ever since.
 We salute him. We love him. Never was buoyant of temperament shrewder in managing his own business and more bound to manage that of other folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
From the New York Sun.


 N OvERNOR HOCH of Kansas is S no friend of irrigation. What O must have been his pain to- see on the bill of fare of the Commercial clubs banquet at Kansas City such wet and sinister entries as these.
 Military punch, Amontillado, Grand Vim Chateau Yquem. Grand Yin Chateau Larose. Extra Dry, Cognac."
 He ate with suspicion the "essence of Canadien grouse,p said to be quail soup; the "mllkfed squab chickens much re- sembling plover, didn't alarm him, how ever much they may have stirred the vigilance of the Missouri game wardens. drink. And to the high toast, "There's 8 Nothing the Matter With Kansas" he made high response:
 View the state from any angle and the result is pleasing. Its romantic history, It's limitless resources, its matchless land scape, it's exhilirating climate. It's magnifi- cent achievements, It's exhilarating cli- mate, It's magnificent achievements, it's splendid civilization, all stimulate state pride and find ready response in the glow ing hearts of it's enthusiastic people. Slander the state and every one of it's citizens resents It as & personal of- fense. Our people all believe that the om- nipotent Artist never painted fairer skies than those which arch our pretty and pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Blessed be those,
The Jamestown Exposition.

The exposition building near the site of old Jamestown, where an En- glish colony first got a permanent foot ing in the new world, is now in course of construction. The surface work was completed a week ago and the superstructure will be ready for the roof before the summer.
 The three hundredth anniversary of Jamestown will occur in 1907, and it will be celebrated by exhibits rich in historic interest; and in addition to the exposition there will be a great naval display in Hampton Roads and brilliant balls in Norfolk and in the hotels at Fortress Monroe.
 Still another feature of the James town tri-centennial will be the trien- nial sessions of the general conven. tion of the Protestant Episcopal church of the United States at Rich mond. In the last seventy-five years this body has never met in city un. der the 250,000 population class, but as the Anglican church was the state church of the Virginia colony, and as 1t played an important part in the so. cial and political life of the Old Do minion in the early days, 1t was fitting as a matter of sentiment that 1t ae. cept Richmond's invitation to meet in that city during the progress of the celebration. Norfolk not having hotel capacity sufficient to entertain, in ad- dition to the exposition crowds, the delegates to the general convention about TOO in number, including the house of bishops--it devolved upon the capital of the state, well supplied with large and handsome hotels, to extend the invitation. And the general con vention may be assured that Rich. monds proverbial hospitality will not fail on this stirring occasion.
 The Jamestown exposition Is to be held under the auspices of the general government and the people of this country will join enthusiastically in the celebration. In the expositions at Philadelphia, Chicago and St. Louis the chief interest centered in this na tion's material development. We had at those cities wonderful exhibits of commerce and manufactures.
 But at Jamestown the exposition will be invested especially with an at. mosphere of history, romance and pa. triotism. The material will be mini mixed. The exhibits will be mostly of the kind that suggest retrospection The celebration will have many unique features and the crowds will not be lacking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
Charged te Waste.

President Roosevelt called on the worlds noted engineers to make a study of the Panama canal project and pass on the feasibility of lock or a sea level plan and the relative cost of the two. Some of the most eminent men of the rofession-thirteen of them-responded to the call. All their expenses were to be paid by the United States government out of the canal ap- propriation, including their travelling expenses, their living expenses while engaged in the work and fancy per diem salary.
 The engineers were sent on a junket to the canal zone, where they are sup. posed to have made careful survey of the situation. After a leisureiy consideration of the work in hand they submitted a report showing that eight favored sea level canal, while five were in favor of a lock canal. As the administration was expecting an en- tirely different result, there was much surprise" and disappointment" be- cause the experts did not fall into line with plans already under way. To cap the climax, it is announced that the board of engineers will submit an ad- ditional report on the time and ex- pense necessary for building the canal by the lock system. On this report work for the immediate future will be based and the original report of the paatnessss a faR ss practical results
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-27
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

From the Chicago News.
 A good umbrella means a frequent change of owners.
 Poets are born because their ancestors escaped hanging.
 No, Alonzo. bald head isn't necessarily an emblem of wisdom.
 Love is all the sweeter when favored with just little discord.
 Only rich girl can successfully pose as a spinster from choice.
 Some men refuse to work because they are afraid they may acquire the habit,
 A Boston girl is said to have committed suicide by letting a notwithstanding youth kiss her.
 A steam derrick Is one of the features in a new realistic drama. This may be an- other effort to elevate the-stage
 Fashions are naturally regulated by trade conditions. Nearly all garments are worn longer in dull times than in pros porous ones.