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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
By Directors Request.

Washington.-At the office Of the
comptroller of the currency it was
stated that the Fort Pitt bank Of
Pittsburg was not closed by the or
der Of the comptroller but on the re-
quest of the directors Of the bank,
who applied to Bank Examiner Cum
ningham to take charge of the insti-
tuition on behalf of the comptroller.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12

When Polite chose her plenishing
She bargaipcd such a way
She got stylish setting out,
Yet dstle had to pay;
She bought a tip-up table, exc
"A lovely roasting jack,
Her china 1t was mulb'ry, and
Her chairs were ddle-back.
How cheerful was that keeping room
When ev'rythsng was new,
The wax fiowcrs under shining glass
The alright shining, too.
When Polite went to housekeeping
She hadn't learned to cook,
She tried to follow recipes
From Mrs. Classes Book;
Her sillibubs refused to froth,
Her jelly wouldn't jell,
And what to fry. the doughnuts in
Poor Polite couldn't tell.
How cheerless then that keeping-room,
With Polite feeling blue,
A-sitting and assigning, and
The tight signing, too.
When Polite started caroling
Some autumn afternoon,
You'd know the house was all cleaned UP,
The seraphine In tune;
Then bright would rove that Indian maid,
Though Lily Dale, alack!
And Resale. the Prairie Flower,
They never could come back.
Oh. jolly was that keeping-room,
The sunny hours just flew,
With Polite gatly singing, and
The alright singing, too.
Oh Polite took to mothering,
With most amazing SKILL
Could jog the cradle with her foot
The while she hemmed a frill;
AS Ii by instinct seemed to know
When anise was required,
And when the soothing peppermint
Was most to be desired.
Oh, noisy was that keeping-room,
How the disorder grew!
With baby loudly roaring, and
The air-tight roaring, too.
When Politics. folks go pleasuring
Now Polite stops at home,
She says she has so much to do
She doesn't care to roam;
And when she's got the stockings darned,
She folds her hands while,
And trooping through the cleaning come
Sweet thoughts that bring a smile.
How peaceful seems that keeping room
To Grandma Pollie's view
With the old cat a-purring and
The alright purring. too.
Edith Miniter, in Youths Companion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Fire Does $50, 900 Damages.

The plant of the Kosciusko Oil Mill
and Fertilizer Company was discover
ed on fire in the Inter room. The mill
was running when the fire was discov-
cred and it is supposed it was caused
by friction. The Inter and press
rooms, together with all the costly
machinery, was completely destroyed
involving loss Of about $5O,OOOO
part Of therdau ma nan an mad Ian
fully covered by insurance. This
part Of teh large plant will be rebuilt
at once. The insurance, aggregatina
$73,5OO, was carried by twelve com
NAMES
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Chicago UNCHANGED.

Chicago.-President James B. For
gan Of the First National bank, chair
man Of the Chicago clearing house
committee, said the failure Of the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, Of Kansas
City, would have no effect upon the
Chicago banks, for the reason upon
the banks with which it has accounts
are all debtors to the Kansas City in
StitutiOn.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Breaks the Record.

Queenstown. The Cunard Line
Steamer Mauretania arrived here es-
tablishing new east-bound transit
lantic record.
The Mauretania covered the dis.
lance from Sandy Hook ightship IN
4 days "a and % minutes. The pre-
vious record, days % hours and SO
minutes, was made by the Lusitania
sister ship ofxthe Mauretania. Con
sequently The laureania has beaten
the Lusitania twenty-five minutes
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
CANADIAN HANDlcRAFTs.
Linens and Homespuns in Demand in
other Countries.

Linens and Homespuns in Demand in
Other Countries.
Canadian homespuns are well known
in the United States, and in spite of
an almost prohibitive duty a consid-
cradle and increasing quantity finds its
way to this country, says THE Can
adam Courier" A depot has been es-
tablished in London, England, for these
"homespuns," and orders have recent
ly been received from Italy, Sicily,
Holland and France. All this is the
work of the Women's Art Association
of Canada, which has revived the fast
dying art of weaving in the Canadian
provinces, and created demand for the
work by sales and exhibitions at home
and abroad. A large exhibit was made
in the Canadian Building at the st.
Louis Exhibition, and from this dates
the American demand for Canadian
homespuns.
Although the arts of spinning and
weaving never quite died out in Cana
dian homes, little interest was taken
in them until the Art Association took
the matter up about ten years ago, and
they were only practised in those fam
lilies where strong, warm clothing was
needed, and there was no other way of
getting it. In Quebec the handicraft
fingered most persistently, and here the
association found it's most fertile field,
the women responding readily to the
directions given to them for improving
it.
Here the industry was Of French or
igin, and the tufted portiers and cou-
ventures of Brittany lent themselves
readily to modern development. They
have become almost endless in variety,
and the old fustic. cochineal, logwood
and indigo dyes, with the berries and
barks of trees and shrubs, gave an in
exhaustible and ever varying assort-
ment Of colors that are infinitely SUI
perior to the aniline dyes which were
largely used before the Women's Art
Association began its work The de-
signs employ the fieur-de-lis, reminis-
cent of France; the pine tree and geo.
mentrical forms quantity adapted in
whites, blues, pinks, reds, yellows and
green's.
The revival of linen spinning and
weaving is more difficult problem, the
growing of flax having been neglected.
Quebec alone in small way is preserv-
ing the industry. In Prince Edward is
land where in former days the best
linen was made, nothing is now being
done: but owing to the demand which
has been created for homespun linen
efforts are being made to bring about
fax raising in the maritime provinces.
and it is hoped that the hand loom will
again be brought into requisition to
supply those who value the work.
which lasts lifetime. Some Of the
homespun linen is sent to the north
west to be embroidered in Russian,
Persian and otherf oriental designs
which many Of the people recently
come to Canada know so well how to
do, thus giving employment and sus-
| tenance to them and preserving an
| other home industry to Canada.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
To Explain Conditions.

Ambassador Aoki has been sum-
moned to Japan by his government
to explain personally and in detail
the precise situation in this country
in regard to the japanese mmigra-
ton problem.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Italian Conspirators.

New Orleans.-Five Italians were
arrested and charged with the at
tempted dynamiting of store OH
Claiborne avenue. Several stillettos
and quantities of ammunition were
found in their possession. The arrest
were the result Of several weeks work
Of a vigilance committee Of prominent
T+o1,oY,c
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
TrdaA Conditions.

Secretary Straus, Of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor, an
nounced the appointment Of Albert
G. Perkins, Of Memphis, Tenn, as a
special agent to investigate trade con-
iitions abroad.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Violating Sunday Law.

The Kansas City grand jury indict-
ed POI theatrical managers and play
ers for violating the Sunday Law, and
will repeat the performance each
week, requiring bond in every case.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Currency Bill.

The House Committee on Banking
and Currency authorized Chairman
Fowler to appoint subcommittee Of
Ave to draft currency bill to meet
the present financial situation.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
For Irregularities.

J. C. Schudamore, cashier Of the
Pensacola Banking and Trust CQmpa-
ny, was removed from office because
Of alleged irregularities.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Still Retains Power.

The House Democratic Caucus
adopted q resolution directing John
Sharp Williams to name the minority
members Of committees.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Methodist Conference.

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the session Of the Missis-
sippi conference Of the Methodist
church which IS being held in Jack
son during the coming week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Made EndoWments.

The Mississippi delegation in the
House indorsed Congressman Bowers
for place on the Congressional Com
mittee, and Congressman Byrd for =
member Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12

The twentieth century fund of the
Free Methodist church In England has
now reached the sum of over $780,
900, while the silver wedding fund
Of the same church amounts to more
than $4,000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Successor Named.

Washington B. Thomas, Of Boston,
will succeed Henry 0. Havemeyer as
the head Of the American Sugar Re-
firing Company.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Cocaine Crazed.

A cocaine-crazed negro at Angus
ia, Ark, shot seven white people, III
GLIDING two women. and was later
killed by posse.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Bank Statements.

The Comptroller Of the Currency
issued a call for q statement Of the
condition Of national banks at the
close Of business on December 3.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Reckless Shooting.

John A. Steele, an insane man, In
vaded the apartments of Governor
Guild, at Boston, and shot three la-
Dor leaders, two seriously.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
With the view Of having the 1905

event a far more comprehensive
scale than its predecessors, the Mis-
sissippi Industrial Exposition Com
pany is considering the ACCESSIBILITY
of issuing bonds notes in the sum Of
$4,000, secured by a mortgage on its
property, and President Blakeslee has
issued call for . meeting Of the
stockholders at the Board Of Trade
Rooms of Jackson, on Tuesday, De-
cember 18th, at p. M, when the mat
ter will be fully considered.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12

a bear from Alabama was received
at the White House for President
Roosevelt's dinner Friday night.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12

Mrs. Clara Bloodgood, the actress,
suicided by, shooting at Baltimore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
Vicksburg Bank Buys Panama Bonds.

Misunderstanding Cortelyou
announced the allotments of Pana-
ma bonds sold to various national
banks of the United States. The list
of purchasers made public did not in
clude individual buyers in bonds bit
merely the national banks which ac-
quired the bonds for the purpose IF
presumably increasing their circula-
ton.
The average price paid for the
bonds was a small fraction over LOB.
The highest price paid for any con-
siderable amount was 106,975 for 500
600 of bonds by the Farmers and Mer-
chants National Bank of Only, Va.
The lowest price realized by the gov
ernment for the bonds was 102,
and a considerable of the amount OF
the issue was allotted at that price.
The allotments were made In sums
of $4,000 and upward, hundreds of
banks taking the bonds at their bids
In sums up to several million dol
lars.
Among the banks to which were al
lotted bonds in the sum Of 100000 or
upward and the prices paid for them
are as follows:
First National Bank, Vicksburg,
Miss, 100000 at 103.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12

The next Republican National Con-
yention will probably be held at Kan
sas City, Mo.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-12
MISSISSIPPI NEWS
CULLINGS CLIPPED FROM
OVER THE STATE.
To Prevent Boil Weevil.

Prof. w. C. Welborn, well known
Mississippian who for several years
served as United States commissioner
of agriculture in the Philippines, and
who IS now connected with the Texas
agricultural experiment station, has
issued an address to the farmers in
this state declaring that fall and win
ter blowing, as means of heading
off the Mexican boil weevil, will be
of very little, if any, avail in wet
sections.
This advice from Prof. Welborn Is
of exceptional interest in view Of the
fact that he has been making care
full study of the Mexican boil weevil
In Texas, and the methods employed
in heading off its ravages. The adj
vice, by the way, is in direct contra
diction to that offered by the special
agents of the United States depart
ment of agriculture now employed i'll
Mississippi, and who are earnestly
urging the farmers in Mississippi 10
do as much winter blowing as posi-
BILE. In support of his belief that this
method possesses no value Prof. We'll
born declares that broken land holds
more water than unbroken land, and
he cites instances of where paintings
have been made on unbroken land be-
fore work could be commenced on
broken land at all, the latter being
full of moisture, whereas it was pos
sible to follow the plows on the land
not turned over during the winter
and put cotton seed in the ground and
thus make it possible to secure an
early planting.
Early planting Of all kinds Of
seed, good fertilizing, and rapid work
ing of the crop, are necessary require
ments to heading off the ravages of
the weevil," says Prof. Welborn.
In regard to crop conditions in Tex
as, Prof. Welborn says that the raw
ages of the weevil have greatly re-
duced the yield, and he firmly be-
lieves that if teh cotton trade knew
the actual conditions existing in that
state the price Of the staple would
advance to sixteen cents per pound.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Easy Houss Cleaning.

| have found that the upheaval
which occurs in the spring and fall
house cleaning can be entirely done
away with and infinitely better re-
suits obtained. My plan is to take
a room at a time whenever it seems
very dusty and clean its walls and
woodwork, as well as carpet or hard
wood floors and rugs The day this
is done the other cleaning need not
be so thorough. A room at a time
in this way does not inconvenience
the entire household. and, too, pre-
vents the great accumulation of dust
which comes with waiting tor spring
and fall cleaning. Closets l clean
once month, thus leaving no chance
for disorder, and promoting cleanu-
ness as a steady, not an occasional,
feature of home life.-Harper's Ba-
Ear.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Fur Fashions.

Sable, mink and sealskin are the
three skins which will be made up
into the costliest coat, boIero and half
dolman forms, while muskrat, pony
skin and mole-dyed squirrel skin will
be seen IN motor and long cloaks
Fur trimmed dresses will not be fre-
quently seen, but cloth trimmings on
turs, such as the three choice varie-
ties above mentioned, will be. Stitched
bands Of cloth are to be used to define
seams which heretofore were prefer
ably left underlined, and silk braids Of
a close, fine mesh, will be employed
for the same purpose in connection
with soutache and lace ornamental
fastenings.
Wide revers of sable or fox will be
used for the squirrel-lined tweed
coats, and these. being usually meant
for practical warmth, are provided
with big storm collars, also lined with
fur. Scotch tweeds for motoring and
long cloth pedestrian clOaks will also
have fur in this way about the neck
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Handy Contrivance.

One may have dozens Of hooks in a
closet, yet they will not take the place
OF one long curtain rod placed well
back in the closets where skirts can
be hung. The skirt hangers with large
hooks must be used and dozens of
skirts can be hung on this pole and
take up so little room that ii is re-
markable that the idea is so late In
making its arrival Then if the hooks
are placed closely together in neat
rows, instead of here. there and every
where, the waists can be placed on
neat little paper hangers and hung in
orderly rows, and il does not mean
hanging several waists on one hook to
be Overtopped with a pettfcoat or
bolero jacket, all to be taken down
when the lower waist is needed. If
women learned to properly place
hooks in the clothes presses and ward
robes there would be less demand for
more dress room.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
lake Sewing Easily.

The sewing in many housesolds is
left. ike the hOusecieaning, for a
general disturbance OF happiness,
comfort, and health when. if a little
system we're used, the burden would
be lighter. For instance. every house
needs napkins, table cloths, pillow
cases, washrags and towels. The
peaceful method is TO secure these
long before they are actually needed,
and do the sewing at odd times. Cut
carefully by the thread the twelve
napkins, folding each one in clean It's
sue paper. Then when time Iags,
sew a napkin-ditto tablecIoth. In
like manner tear from the muslin
half dozen pillow cases. When the
hands are idle. OTeTseam the sides
and bottom, and baste the hem. This
can be done while cOnversing with a
friend. Put in fifteen minutes at the
machine finishing them, and you hard
ly know when you have made your
pillow cases or hemmed your linen
Mrs. Babb.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
COVER FOR THE BABY.
Will Be Pretty OF Blue SiIkoline Tied
With Pink and Blue.

Materials; Two and a half yards of
plain silkoline. three bolts OF No. l
! ribbon, one skein of Shetland floss,
cue bat of fine cotton.
Divide the silkoline into two equal
parts, place in a frame and put in lay
, ers of cotton between ready for ty-
ing
Tie the ribbons all in tiny bows
Thread thu nsede with the Shetland
foas rs 10 Il double Bring the needle
uD from the bottom, then down again,
taking a stitch through one of the
bows. Tie the yarn on the wrong side.
with three CT four extra needles tied
in the knot to make a small tuft.
Continue the knOtting in this man.
ner-beginning with two and a half
inches fror. the edges. making the
TUFTS four inches apart Turn in the
edges all around and buttonhole close
ly with the yarn used singly.
Crochet a row of shells around the
quilt, each shell of five double crochet
fastened with a single crochet and
placed close enough together to make
the work lie fiat and guIled at the cor
ners
On the right side, just inside the
buttonholing, make a row of feather
stitching with the yarn.
This makes light, dainty cover for
the baby It is very pretty of blue
silkoline tied with white ribbons. or
OF white silkoline tied with pink and
blue
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Sulphur Apples.

Peel, core and quarter your apples.
Measure them into a market basket
and to each gallon of prepared apples
allow one tablespoonful of sulphur.
Put the sulphur iztO an old tin. Set
this in the bottom OF a barrel and drop
a live coal upon the sulphur. Hang
the basket OF apples in the barrel and
cover as quickly as possible. making
barrel as nearly air tight as you can
Let the apples remain in the sulphur
fumes several hours. Then place them
ia jars and tie cloth over the top
of each jar and your apples are all
right When you want to use them,
soak them for an hour or two before
using them. Use just like green ap-
pies.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
DIAMONDS
Put Your Money in Diamonds. Nc
Better Investment To-Day.

Put Your Money IN Diamonds. No
Better Investment To-Day.
Prices in TIE Diamond market
are advancing, but our prices hGUe
not been GdUdHced in some time
We still have a large collection of
superb Diamonds which we bought
a considerable time ago at lower
prices than prevail today.
We shall not advance prices on
these stenes. We are merchants
and not spectators and our fair
percentage of profit is all we ask.
So, as long as these Diamonds last,
it will be possible to buy them here
under the regular market for fine
stones.
Ladies Diamond Rings, $500 to
$4,000.
Ladies Diamond Breaches, SIS
to $1,000.
Diamond Earrings, $500 to
$4,000.
Diamond Scarf Pins, $500 up.
Diamond Cuff Buttons, $500 up.
Diamond Studs, $1,000 up.
We have Ladies Handsome Dia-
mond Rings set in Tiffanv Mount
ing which we are selling at S3e.oS.
This will make an appropriate pres
ent for Christmas. Every stone a
ball of FIRE.
CLOCKS AND BRONZES
Clocks of all makes-American,
French and German. We have a
Clock as cheap as $5.oo-must be
seen to be appreciated. All Clocks
kept in order for two years.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
To Clean White Macintosh.

Unless extremely soiled a white
macintosh may be cleaned by wash
ing with soap and water: but if it is
exceptionally dirty dip it first in cold
soft water and then lay on a clean
table OF board. With a soft scrubbing
brush scrub with yellow soap on both
sides until dirt is removed. Then dip
in three or four waters until soap is
removed entirely. and hang it up in
the air, without wringing it, If the
mud stains around the bottom have
been in long and are obstinate it is
best to send it to an expert cleaner.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Marshmallow PUDDING.

Lay slices of angel food cake on
small plates. Spread over a mixture
made of one pound marshmallows cut
in small pieces and little milk. Set
over a slow fire to melt. Whip cream
to which add vanilla to taste. Spread
this on marshmallOws, then another
layer of cake and marshmalIows, and
finish with cream. Set aside for one
hour before serving.-Mrs. F. Hutch
ins
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Home Made SOAP,

Put one can of lye or potash in
one quart of cold water. When cool
add six pounds of clean grease. stir.
ring continually for ten to fifteen
minutes, when pour into a box or pan
to cool. When the soap becomes a
little stiff, cut into bars. The next
day remove it from the box or paD
and place it on the shelf to dry This
soap is so white and pure that It is
used often for toilet purposes.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
5uttonholes Won't Tear

Cut buttonhole the proper size. bar
it. Start at the back of the buttonboIa
by passing the needle up through the
cloth, then forward Take a small
stitch across the front edge of button.
hole, then back to starting point; re-
peat Use the regular buttonboIe
stitch. stitching closely all around
over the two threads. This buttonbola
will not stretch or tear. and can be
used in all kinds of material
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Tin and Acids.

No acids should ever be used to
clean tinware. The best possible
means of keeping it in good condition
is to wash it in boiling water until
every particle of grease is removed.
Once a week it can be rubbed with a
little powdered rotten stone and sweet
oil mixed and finished with a little
whitening on a piece of chamois.
Tins that have become old and dingy
can be frightened by rubbing with a
moist piece of flannel dipped in sal
eratus.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
Spanish Roast.

Prepare the same as the hot Dot
adding a Glove of garlic. half a dozen
each of stoned olives and small green
peppers and a dash Of tObasco sauce.
Lift the pieces of meat from the liquid
with a skinner, and heap in a pyr-
mid; put a circle of vegetables about
the base; strain and thicken the
gravy in the pot with Drowned -four
and plenty of butter, and serve in a
gravy boat.-Good Housekeeping.
The Washington bee., 1907-10-26
A Brides Anrnns

The most serviceable pieces in one
trousseaU this summer were the over.
ali aprons given the bride by her
girl friends at a linen shower. They
are of prettily cOlored linen embroid-
cred in white. and made to cover the
dress completely from neck to hem.
They are semi-fitting princess affairs
with wide kimona elbow sleeves, and
button in the back with one large
button.