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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Negro's Body Found.

The body Of A. Johnson, a negro
porter Of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad Company, who fell from the
second section Of train No. | as the
train was going over the draw bridge
across Pascagoula river and was
drowned, was recovered by the
bridge tender and Foreman A. J..
Catchot. It is not known whether the
negro met his death accidentally or
by foul means.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
GAS EXPLOSION
KILLS TEN PEOPLE AT NAT
CHEZ, MISS.
WALLS COLLAPSED
From Tc-ces Of Conclusion and Vic
Tins. Bodies. Six of Whom are
Ladies Lie Beneath Ruins.
Loss 100000.

Natchez, Miss.-As the result Of
an explosion Of gas ten persons are
dead and valuable property is smok
ing mass of ruins. The explosion oc-
Cured in the fve-story building of
the Natchez Drug Company and it
IS believed to have followed an ac-
emulation Of gas in the basement,
where, it is stated, a plumber was
making pipe connections.
Driven by a stiff wind, burning
brands were carried into the resi-
dence section and, owing to the de-
lay occasioned by the entire fire de-
partment being occupied at the origi-
nal blaze, seven dwellings were de-
stroyed.
Six of the dead are women. five
Of them young girls employed in the
laboratory Of the drug company.
Elias Hoskins, a carpenter, met
death while in flight from the top
pling building. He stumbled on the
sidewalk curbing an fell, breaking his
neck.
Following is list Of the dead:
Mrs. Tliza Ketteringham.
Miss Luella Booth, aged IL.
Miss Lizzie Worthy.
Miss Carrie Murray, aged Is.
Miss Lnez Netterville, aged 16.
Miss Ada White.
Cleveland Laub, aged 25, single,
chemist.
Elias Hoskins, carpenter.
John Carkeet, undertaken, aged II.
Sam Burns, the plumber who, it is
stated, was working in the building,
has not been heard from, and it is
certain that he also was caught in the
wreckage.
The explosion came without sec
ond's warning and from what can be
learned in the confusion attendat up
on the disaster, the full force of the
upheaval was directly beneath the
laboratory where the chemist, Mr..
Laub, and seven women were at work
Only one of the women working in
this part Of the building, Mrs. Mont
gomery, has been accounted for, and
she is suffering from severe shock
so that she is unable to give a clear
account Of her experience.
The rear wall of the Natchez Drug
Company's building was torn away
by the force of the explosion and the
mass Of masonry fell directly on the
two adjoining brick buildings, crush
ing them like egg shells.
The loss to the Natchez Drug Com
pany is estimated at $150,O00, on
which there is insurance Of $4,000.
Residences burned will foot up
about 100000, partially covered by
insurance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Canal Contract Awarded.

Kent Jones of Jackson, a we'll
known railroad and levee contractor,
has just bee nawarded a contract to
build the canal for the Esquimo
drainage district in Tallahatchie
county. The canal is to drain, 10000
acres of as rich land as is to be
found in the delta section of Mis-
sissippi, and each acre pays So to the
contractor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Railroad Litigation Ended.

The long-drawn-out litigation be-
tween the town Of Pontotoc and the
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City
Railroad has been settled. An engi-
neer is there for the purpose. The
depot is to be built near the site Of
the old one. which was hnrnec four
Or five years ago.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Pine Association Meets.

The Mississippi Pine Association
convened in semi-annual session in
Hattiesburg with about two hundred
delegates, representing the lumber
manufacturing interests of practi-
cally the entire Mississippi belt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Proof is inexhaustible that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
304 E. Long ST., Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
"I was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since TAX
ing it feel so much better, and can !
again do my own work. / never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for me
during this trying PERIOD
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
AIDES Father on Trip.

John AIDE, the father of George
AIDE, the novelist and playwright,
was in Vicksburg, departing on the
steamer Senator Cordill for Natchez.
Thence he will go to New Orleans,
Pass Christian and Cuba. Mr.. AIDE is
accompanied by C. c. Kent and w.
Fl. Roberts, the latter secretary to
GEORGE AIDE.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Dickinson in jackson.

Judge J. NJ. Dickinson, general
counsel of the Illinois Central road
and president of the American Bar
Association, is among the prominent
visitor in Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

GEsese years of pain / was jespairing
aa ever being cured when Doan's Kid
Rey Pills came to my notice and their
use brought quick relief and perma-
Ment cure. / am very grateful.
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
E0ster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Called to New York.

Chicago.-It became known recent
ly that Charles Gates Dawes, presi-
dent Of the Central Trust Company
of this city, has been offered the po-
sition of president Of the reorgan-
lied Knickerbocker Trust Company
of New York. It is stated he has
definitely declined the place.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Medical Society Meets.

The regular scion Of the Newton
Neshoba Medical Society, composed
Of members from this and Neshoba
county, was held at Newton.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Children Ill, No Court.

Chancellor J. S. Hicks adjourned
court at Fayette, until April be-
cause of the illness Of several Of his
children.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease, a
powder for the feet. It makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25 cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy, n. Y.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Prisoners Escape.

The city prisoners at Brookhaven
made their escape by digging through
a 14-inch wall.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

than ten years l was
in misery with back
ache. The simplest
homework completely
exhausted me. | had
no strength or ambi-
ton, was nervous and
suffered headache and
dizzy spells. After
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
AN INSINuATION.

Mrs. Newed-"My husband never
speaks a cross word to me-"
Mrs. Oldwed-"Indeed! How long
have you been living apart ?'-Cht
cago News
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

a law recently passed forbids auto
mDbilists in Havana the use of big
BScarbide Protectors and restricts them
ID oil lamps
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Garfield Tea-a simple and satisfactory
laxative! Composed of Herbs. it regulates
liver and kidneys, overcomes constipation
and brings Good Health.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Jap Squadron Sails.

Hongkong The japanese naval
squadron sailed from Formosa on Sc
cret service.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
What Causes Headache.

From October to May, Colds are the most
frequent cause of Headache, Laxative
Rrpmo Quinine removes cause. E. w.
Grove ON box. 25c
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

In the final appraisal our increment
Irom life depends on our investment
NE our selves in it.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Head Promoted.

". L. Head, assistant engineer of
Clarksdale, has been made assistant
chief engineer Of the new levee board.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Piles Cured in 6 to Il Days.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case ofItching Blind Bleeding orProtruding
Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

&KTS, st. Vitus Dance; Nervous Diseases per-
ananently cured by DR.. Klines Great Nerve
Ehstorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free.
8's- IL z. Kline, Id, 93l Arch St.. Phila.. Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Lightheartedness never comes from
feeding on the froth of life.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Eou can not advertise your own
8zraightness by uncovering another
sman's erookedness.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Obey the best you know and the
better will take care of itself.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

A little kindness will lift this world
more than the greatest creeds.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Good Roads Meeting.

A good roads mass meeting will be
held at Hazlehurst on March IL.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Stop That Cough

before it becomes chronic. Get
Browns Bronchial Troches, the best
preparation known for coughs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

When you brand vice as harmless
you have augmented its power to hurt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Something New Under the Sun.

a lady in Illinois sent us l2c year ago
for our remarkable collection of vegetabll
and flower seeds and sold $377 wort
therefrom, or made 3l4 per cent. That
new.
Just send this notice with l2c and re
ceive the most original seed and planl
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Thirteen Candidates Initiated.

The Knights and Ladies Of Honor
initiated Ii candidates at Hazlehurst.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

There is not much good in the man
who thinks of himself as good enough
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Hatred always works greater havoc
on its source than on its objects.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethlng ,softenstheg gums Eeducesinfiamma-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Christianity is campaign for cha
acter by the power Of character.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

One secret of sins hold on us i
our hold on secret sins.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
| Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
TE:N YEARS OF BACKACHE.
thousands of Women Suffer i'm the
Same Way.

Mrs. Thos. Dunn, 1853 Vine ST.,
Columbus, Ohio, says: For more
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

4OIdl ''s. sp1sOes
Above is sufficient seed to grow 80 buI
of rarest vegetables and thousands of brill
liant flowers and all is mailed to you
POSTPAID FOR l2c,
or if you send Ice, we will add package
of Berliner Earliest Caulifower John A,
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. A. G. L.
Love is the first word and the last
In the lexicon of religion.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19
Only one "Bromo Ouinine -

That Is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
Tor the signature OF E. W. Grove. Used the
World over to cure Cold in One Day. Csc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

They who forget no injuries do thei
forgetting on benefits.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-03-19

The selfish man is pitted against
selfish world, infinitely stronger
than he, and against which he has
no hope of success.
That is a good prayer which forces
you to answer 1t Yourself
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01

Lacking time and space to detail ade-
quately the experiences of a night at
the Van Ness theater this week wit
Messing Paid in Full the result of a
longer account may be briefly and ac-
eurately sunimarized in the admonition
don't miss it, and don't order your
automobile before 1880. for the play
last night. was. as good things usually
are: late
Though the motives of the. Walter
play are not always clear, and though
there is a fourth act which sags in the
middle, like overwrought nerves too
much played upon, there is little letup
to the emotional tension and there is
little relaxing Of the grip which this
drama of a ruined life holds
Walters has. given us a glimpse. into
the life OF an SIS a week clerk. A coll
lector he is. who thinks he is worth
more money. and whose responsible
ities are great, He handles large sums
of money. He has married a girl who
has been used TO better things, but who
loves. her, husband, and, like a good
woman. is proud TO share his poverty if
he Is only as courageous as She. He
isn't
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
THROWN IN BAY
BY HIGHWAYM[N
Victim of Robbery Is Rescued
From Water, but Thugs
Escape
Pedestrian Held Up Twice in One
Block and Relieved of
Money and Watch

Albert Ryder, 2109 Webster street,
told the police he had been drinking
with three men in water front saloons
Sunday night who later held him UP
and secure $50 in gold. They knew he
had roll of bills amounting to sS5 in
an inside pocket and during the strug-
gle to get possession Of the wallet they
threw him into the bay and fed. Ry-
der.s~ cries for help were heard by Po
liceman Jackson, who dragged him
ashore.
John Lynn, a clerk living a 1888 Sut-
ter street, while. on his way home early
yesterday morning, was approached by
a masked footpad at Baker and Green
wich streets, who ordered him to hand
out his coin.
Lynn handed the footpad SIS and was
walking away, when another masked
man stepped from a doorway and told
him to throw up his hands. This man
searched him and took his gold watch.
Ryder reported the holdup at the north
end police station.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01

glasses. 1t sounds extravagant. but
you will have enough more jelly to
pay and spend much less time over
the fire.
Iron all ginghams. calicoes, linens,
etc. on wrong side and they viii re-
tain newnesS and dainty cOlOrinSS
much longer than by ironing on right
side
Kerosene rubbed over very dirty
woodwork before washing as usual
with warm water and soap will leave
it like new. with little labor. Used in
the same way on porcelain sink, bath
tubs or articles made of zinc, galva-
nized iron or tin, result will be the
same
Save paraffine from jelly and candle
ends for smoothing sad irons.
Common fine cut cheese cloth makes
widths for each window. finishing in
side by three inch hem set on to cur
tain with wide cotton insertion that
can often be bought at bargain coun-
ters for . cents per yard Finish
bottom with deep hem and top with
shir.- They can not be distinguished
from scrim from the street and drape
prettily with very little or no starch
A common pine kitchen table with
one or two drawers, legs and frame
vanished: top covered first with
newspapers. then burlap or denim (I
used dark green), firmly tackled under
meath projecting edge. makes a neat
and inexpensive writing table.
To Clean Bottles-Take a handful OF
gunshot and shake in the bottle with
little soap suds and this will cut
the dirt loose.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
CAST OF CHARACTERS !.
: IN j. NJ. BARRIE S COMEDY
".The Liff4e Minister"

James NJ Barrie before he went into
fafryland and saw the vision of Peter
Pan, created in Lady Babbie as WIN
some a heroine as the printing press
ever served to perpetuate or the foot
lights to frame The, footlights at the
Alcazar framed a Lady Babbie last
night, in the clever personality of
Evelyn Vaughan. who was decidedly of
the Barrie pattern; an elusive, daring
sprite, with a dance and song and a
coquettish playfulness that is worth
going to see. Miss Vaughan finds life
and color and witchery in the part. and
that is what the part is there for.
Another girl, Miss Effie Bond, shared
with Miss Vaughan the success of last
evening. Miss Bond was cast as Micah
Dow. the son of the reformed drunkard
OF Thrums. AS rare a scene as Barrie
ever conceived is the passage between
Lady Babbie and Micah at the wishing
WE'LL when the lad tells the Egyntian
that he knows she is the shameless
creature that has led the minister
astray. because she is so bonny'
Miss Bond showed the childish SINGER
ity and bluntness and candor in a Won
derfully lucid way.
OF the men Howard Hickman. as
Thomas Whammond the chief elder Of
the kirk, fitted his part the best There
were not the demands on him that
were required of Bertram LyteIl in the
title role, but Hickman was ever in his
part He was sdour" with the dourest,
and his tongue was ever in Thrums
and not in Sutter street, where the un-
ruly members of some of the cast
strayed at times
Lytell was boyish guileless Little
Minister. though. and succumbed to
the witchery of Babbie as any lad of
one and twenty would have been proud
to do.
The story of the play is too well
known to need TO be retold. AS novel
and as comedy it has gone through
every library and practically every
theater in the land, and it will con-
tinue to go on as long as it is present
ed as pleasantly IS the Alcazar stock
company is doing ii this week. In the
novel Barrie frankly stated that it was
a story only for those who could see
the love licht in the e'e,7 and those
are the folk who must go to see it.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
Bow 70 Avola tne Dangers or a Q Ola.

Everyone must realize the dangers attend
ing severe cold, and that it is always pru-
dent TO remain in doors until the danger Is
past. Many. however, do not feel able to
lose the time sld will be interested in know
ing the quickest way 10 break up a cold and
to avoid the dangerous consequences which
so often follow. Druggists who handle all
kinds of medicines and are familiar with
prescriptions of the best physicians, know
which medicines are the most successful, and
when in need of 4 medicine for their own
use will of course choose the one which is
likely to be the most prompt and most ef
fectual. 1t has been observed that more
druggists use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
themselves and in their families than any
other one similar preparation in use and
many of them have testified to its good
qualities. Mr.. f. NJ Lyons, the leading
druggist of Broadhesd, Wis, says 81 have
sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for the
past FIVE wears and have yet to hear Of the
first case il has not relieved. would not
be without it in my own nome.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
The Modern House keepers Exchange
Household Note

Household Notes (Mrs. E.. B. Bond,
Santa Cruz)-To make any fruit jelly
quickly use one and a half cups of
sugar to one cup Juice; allow to come
to boil skim once and pour into
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01

Be not sorry that men do not know
of men.--Confucius:
q g q %
The Dinner Menu
Puree of potato soup.
Fillet of sole.
Chicken outlets.
SteWed celery.
Fillet of beef.
.Chicory salad.
Wine jelly with ounces.
Cafe noir.
. G, =
The Horoscope
Sagittarius, November - to Decem
ber 81 Third sign of the fire triPlieity.
ones of the earth They work un-
ceasingly and with the greatest zest.
They are far seeing and possess quick
thought, enterprise and great perse-
verance. SagittariuS people are honor
able. truthful and safe guardians of
a secret, but are apt to be too blunt
of speech and too impetuous. Their
ideas are high, and an appeal to their
These people give freely without
thought of the morrow. Many great
musicians and writers are born under
this sign The women make excellent
wives and mothers and will deny them
selves everything for the benefit of
those they love. These people are
bright and witty. and misfortunes are
powerless TO crush them. Sagittarius
gives magnetism, talent and ability.
Those under its influence possess great
occult power If developed and exer-
cised rheumatism and lung troubles
are mostly. to trouble Sagittarius peo-
pie
Sagittarius is a fortunate sign. All
Sagittarius people are most likely to
succeed while under the influence of
their own sign. These subjects ar
warned that the second week in Cancer
may prove unfortunate to them.
Marriage-A union will prove hap
piest with Aries or Auuarius people.
!. Governing planet-Jupter.
Astral colors-Gold. green and red.
Birth stones--Diamonds and tur-
quoise.
Flower-Clover.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
TAFT INVITED HERE
FOR NEW YEARS EVE
Downtown Association Sends a
Telegram to President Elect
to Participate

If President=elect Taft is not the
big attraction in this city New Years
eye it will be no fault of the members
Of the Downtown association. A spe-
cial meeting of the committee in charge
OF the affair was held yesterday and
the following Telegram sent:
San Francisco. Nov. so 1905.
Hon ". II. Taft, Hot Springs, Va: We
understand that you are considering visit to
California this winter and we therefore cor
daily extend to you AN invitation 10 be pres
ent at San francsco.s am unique New Years G eve
section DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION.
w d. FENN1MORE. President.
The merchants of this city have
never been so enthusiastic or united
ON any affair as they are on this. They
are determined to make it most com
prehensive They are being assisted
by the Chinese merchants who prom
ised liberal support.
CHINESE WILL HELP
Look Tin Eli, representing the Chin
ese. Six. companies, the Chinese .mer-
chants and the chamber of commerce.
attended the meeting of the committee
yesterday and offered funds for the
lighting of Grant avenue from Cali
fornia street to Market street. The
lights in Chinatown will remain and
all the stores and buildings will be
elaborately decorated This. will make
this street one beautiful blaze of light
Look Tin Eli will also undertake the
management of the famous dragon in
the procession.
The details of the parade are in
charge Of John Kennedy, the popular
Olympic club man, who will look to
the comfort and convenience of the
participants.
The parade will probably not start
before or $3.50 o'clock This will give
every one an, opportunity to linger over
dinner. take part in the contest
for prizes and be free to see the old
year out as is desired. Manager
James Woods Of the st. Francis hotel
has entered two machines to try for
the prize for the best decorated car
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01
CHINESE GAMBLER Fined

Ah Bow, a Chinese gambler at 4
Ross alley. was convicted by Police
Judge Weller yesterday of running a
gambling place and was fined $1OO
with the alternative of 100 days in
Jail
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-01

Childrens Christmas Fete Fairmont
hotel. December 5. Goat with cart and
harness complete. Other toys.