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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
A Comets Tail.

The tail of comet is composed OF
gas, existing in highly rarefied con-
dition. Little particles of electricity
called corpuscles, or ions. are being
constantly given off at enormous
speed by the sun. Each meteorite in
the comets head is surrounded by its
own rarefied atmosphere. When one
of these little ions strikes one of the
molecules or gas in the comets at
mosphere, it carries it off with it to
form the tail. The electrical charge
makes the gas luminous, and it is by
this light, and not by reflected sum
light, that the tail is made visible to
us. A comets tail, therefore, seems
to be merely very extended aurora.
From William H. Pickering's THE
Return of Halley's Comet" in the
Century.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

cit was interesting to note how
the meteor car stood the travel over
a new country" writes Charles Fred
erick Holder in the story of his ex-
periences Motoring in a Cactus For
est" in the Century.
Though the very word cactus is
suggestive of punctured tires, yet so
Tar as mishaps were concerned, our
trips were almost uneventful, due to
the stoneless nature of the roads and
the long levels.
1.-THE best months to take the trip
are from November to May, when the
climatic conditions are ideal in So
nora. There are difficulties in taking
cars over the line, as they must be
bonded, and severe accidents require
the shipment of a car to Los An
geles.
II should advise the motor car en-
thusiast to take the railroad as fa<
MS Esperanza, about 400 miles from
the Arizona line, where autQmohilHs
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
THE BIBLE THE BEST SELLER.
The Enormous Demand for Il II
l. Steadily Maintained.

The Enormous Demand for Il Ia
Steadily Maintained.
The sale of the average popular
book usually shrinks within a year.
Few works of science, particularly in
this day OF eager research and start.
ling discovery, have permanent val
ue. A medical text book of two de-
cades ago is absolutely valueless save
as literary curiosity. But there
Ia one book that always sells, and Of
which single publication house in
New York has actually issued over
eighty million copies. That, of course,
Is the Bible.
Mr.. Day Allen Wiley, in saying
that it is absolutely true that
in America the yearly sale of the
Scriptures are still more than those
OF the leading book of fiction, has just
explained that only a comparatively
few copies ever reach the book
stores; most of them go direct from
the bindery to men and women who
make their living carrying them from
house to house in city, village and
country" The publication house re.
ferred to, 1t is almost needless to say,
Is the famous Bible House, which con-
tinues to issue books at the rate OF
million year.
It Is interesting to learn that they
are printed in over fifty languages
ranging from Arapahoe to Visayan-
although including the foreign sta,
tons OF the society, which was found
ed nearly a century ago, the whole or
some. portion Of the Bible is printed
In about four hundred tongues.
These books, it will be understood,
are really sold. and it may doubtless
crafty many Christians In this com
monwealth to learn that, New York
aside, 1t has been purchasing more
than any other state In the Union. In
1907, for instance, thirty thousand
went to Massachusetts, ten thousand
to California, 10000 to Illinois, 1885,
900 to Pennsylvania. Mr. Wiley says
that most Of the books sent to this
state we're wanted IN the mining and
manufacturing districts, and he adds:
Although the society has sent Bibles
to Pennsylvania for over half century
the sales have been increasing. -
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
THE RETURN.

When Johnnie went away to school
he rigidly confoKmed to rule.
at first he joined college frat,
And lost an arm and leg at that.
And then he made the Delta Phis,
Who gouged out one of Johnnie's eyes.
a ''rush" that launched the college year
Deprived him of useful ear.
He was SO good, and glad to please,
That Johnnie made the team with ease.
He left hand at Cleveland, o.
A kneecap at st. Louis, Mo-;
His sternum cracked at Baltimore
Inferred his nose at Portland, Ore;
At every contest, win or yield,
He left portion on the field.
Thus gradually he was bereft
Till little of the boy was left.
We got his baggage home by rail
The rest of Johnnie came by mail.
Buffalo News.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
A Fair Exchange No Robbery.

When Mr.. Peabody's wife died he
had ordered that Mrs. Peabedy's hat
should remain hanging on the hat
rack just as she had left it.
After a year had elapsed, Mrs. Pea
body No. 2 was ushered in. AS she
passed by the hatrack he requested
that that hat might remain undis-
turbed.
A few years later Mr.. Peabody was
bringing his third wife to his home.
He paused before the hatrack where
the two hats hung. He repeated his
reques-
81 will not disturb those hats, %
said she, "but the next hat that hangs
there will be mans"
And it was.-Judge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
Not in Stock.

A Boston sportsman, who has just
returned from the Maine woods, tells
of an incident which happened in one
of the small country stores in the
Pine Tree State. Laid up with a
cold one day, and consequently
forced to remain indoors, the hunter
went to the village store in search
for something to read. Robert Brown
ing he held as his favorite author,
so he promptly asked the rather ell
derby shopkeeper to look over his
shelves and see if he had Brown
ing's works among small array OF
books tucked away in an obscure
corner.
Nope: replied the storeman, run
ming over his shelves; ives got blue
ing, blackihg and whiting, but /
don't see no browning anywhere. -
Boston Herald.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

virtues and values of Munyon's Paw
Paw tonic and are made from the
Juice Of the Paw-Paw fruit. / un-
hesitatingly recommend these pills as
being the best laxative and cathartic
ever compounded. Send US postal or
letter, requesting free package Of
Munyon's Celebrated Paw-Paw Laxa-
tive Pills, and we will mail same free
of charge. MUNYON'S HOMOEO-
PATHIC HOME REMEDY CO., SD
and Jefferson Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
The Earliest AeropIane.

The earliest effort to construct a
machine which, according to modern
ideas. Is entitled to be called an aero
plane, was undoubtedly that OF vii.
liam Henson, In 1872.
Prince Rupert and his fellow-adven.
turers, with a charter granted By
Charles II, were the pioneers OF the
now famous Hudson Bay Company.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
Food for Nervous Exhaustion.

The all too common name of neuras-
thenia lis term used to describe q
peculiar form of disease sometimes
spoken of as nervous exhaustion,
which in these days of excessive &C
tivity, worry, overstrain and fear OF
appearances is only too frequent, both
among men and women. It's most COM
mon symptoms are constant feeling OF
WEAKNESS and fatigue, mental depres-
sion and crossness, failure of appe-
title, with all sorts OF vague, uncer-
tain, dyspeptic discomforts and gener-
ally sleeples5ness. The treatment is
a combination of rest, with proper
food, but most authorities agree that
the feeding is the most important
part of the treatment.-New York
Press.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
A Package Mailed Free on Request Of
MUNYON'S
PAW-PAW PILLS

The best Stomach and
Liver Pills known and
a positive and speedy
cure for Constipation.
Indigestion, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Sour Stom-
ach, Headache. and all
ailments arising from q
disordered stomach or
sluggish liver. They
contain In concen,
trated form all tina
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
QUERY.

-Pop?"
What Ia 1t. SOM"
ais an osteopath an end man IN .
minstrel show?"
Gracious, no, child! What pui
such an idea into your head?"
well, they told US at school ne
was q specialist IN bones. "-PittsDurs
Post
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

"a waiter in one of the swell res
taurants of New York testified in
court that his tips did not amount
to more than $15 or $40 month.
No arrests followed. Is perjury no
longer a crime?-Philadelphia Pub
lie Ledger.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
CoMpENsATuoN.

"I felt 30 sorry when / heard your
house was burned down, Mrs. Jones, ~
taid Mrs. Hawkins.
ct was too bad" said Mrs Jones,
'but 1t had It's bright side. John
and I were both afraid to discharge
our cook. but now that the house Is.
gone, of course we don't have to. -
Harpers Weekly.
THE USUAL THING.
Doctor, is it absolntelv necessary
10 operate on me?"
"N-no. But it's customary. "-&5t
edo Blade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

Austria is to develop $4,000 electri-
cal horsepower from the River Gas
ka, which will be used for lighting
and industrial purposes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

Searchlights have become a factor
In labor troubles. They are used to IL
illuminate the grounds about factory
property.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
6cTE NC Eezszag
.x JTDS @.
GSs?sSS NE MANICy

IA steam turbine electric locomotive
Is being tried out in England.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

The United States army has recent
ly adopted a new type OF machine
gun which can be carried by one man,
while two such guns with a full
equipment of stands pnd ammuni-
ton can be packed upon mule. The
new weapon can be fired from the
shoulder The barrels are carried in
duplicate, and can be rapidly changed
when they become heated from contin-
uous firing.-Scientifi America.
In recent communication to Flight
on the relative military value of aero
planes and airships, Col. Capper OF
the British army believes that the i'm
proved aeroplane will have the diri-
gible at its mercy. He predicts that the
future aeroplane will be able to as
cend to heights Of 10000 feet and over,
from which it will swoop down and
destroy the more slowly moving diri-
gibles below.JScientifi America.
The New Haven railroad has pro-
POSED to the city Of Boston to enter
into the joint construction Of a tun-
mel between the North and South sta
tons in that city They offer to spend
100000 on the construction Of the
tunnel which is to be electrically OPP
Grated, provided the city will bear the
expense of 100000, which il is es-
timated will be the cost of the pur-
chase of the necessary land.--Scien-
tific America.
The last annual report on the shoot
ing in the British navy shows that
the percentage Of hits to rounds fired
during 1909 was 64.67. In 1905, it was
20.02; in 1906, $3.50; in 1907, 1881,
and in 1908, 1892. The significance Of
these figures will be evident when it is
stated that in 1907 the size of the
target was greatly reduced, the num-
Der Of hits in that year being conse-
quently only Slightly greater than in
the year preceding Scientific Ameri-
ca.
One of the most remarkable features
of the New York Public library, now
slowly nearing completion, will be
the huge stack room, 80 feet wide, 300
feet long, and 60 feet in height, con-
tanning seven tiers of stacks. The
metal work OF the stacks alone weighs
about 5000 tons, and recently, in es-
timating for the painting contract, it
was found that merely to pass once
through the multitudinous nests OF
stacks it would be necessary to cover
seven miles OF misunderstanding
America.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

SarsapariIIa

Cures all blood humors, all
eruptions, clears the complex
ion, creates an appetite, aids
digestion, relieves that tired
feeling, gives vigor and vim.
Get it today In usual liquid form or choco-
late coated tablets known as Sarsatabs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19

Chinese schools and students have
grown rapidly in the last decade.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
tuberculosis Day.

Governor Hay has set apart next Sun
day, April "a, as tuberculosis Day, and
asks that all ministers OF the gospel
make the treatment OF the subject a
special feature in their sermons. Most
of them will doubtless do so. In fact.
several of the local pulpits may be occu.
pied by members of the medical protes-
sion, it having developed that they will
be asked to talk on a subject they are
supposed to know more about than the
ministers. 1t is hoped the medicos,
when asked, will find it convenient to
comply with the request, Much good
will undoubtedly flow from fuller un-
derstanding of this dread disease.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
CENTER OF DAIRY INDUSTRY
Rosalia's Evolution From One Time
Center of Indian Hostiiities.

The Inland Herald OF Monday has an
interesting sketch OF our prosperous
neighbor Roeala, giving a brief sketch
Of the early history OF the town, as well
telling OF it's growth and possible future.
Rosalia is becoming a great dairy center.
three large dairy plants, supplying Spo-
kane with their entire product, being
located there. We make room for an
excerpt from a brief historical sketch,
which is interesting and, like all historical
sketches Of the Pacific Northwest, should
be preserved. 1t follows:
"The Rosalia pOstOffice, nearly 40
years ago, was named after Mrs. ROsalia
Favorite, the vile of the first postmaster.
The postoffice at that time was four
miles north of the present town, on the
ranch now owned by Allen Hood, and
neighbors were few and far between.
Becoming discouraged with the from
tier life Postmaster FavOrite wished to
resign, but was unable to do 80, as no
one could be found willing to assume the
VI Iuc LIZ POCt-
master simply moved the postoffice sup
plies to the ranch of one OF his nearest
neighbors, on the present site OF the
town of Rosalia, and notified the post
master general that be had quit.
"Rosalia is situated in the northern
part of Whitman county, 35 miles south
of Spokane, and in one OF the best sec
tions of the famous Palouse wheat belt.
1t is now a thoroughly live and progress
sive town, with macadamzed streets,
electric lights, an excellent water system
owned by local capital, number OF
growing industries, and has popula-
ton of about 400, according to the
latest count.
Historically, Rosalia has the distinc-
tion of being the site of Colonel Steptoe's
last desperate stand against the Indians
on May Is, 1858. plot OF ground has
been donated by the citizens for a me-
mortal park and the Daughters OF the
American Revolution. Esther Reed Chap
ter OF Spokane, are working to secure
an appropriation to erect a suitable
monument. The monument will occupy
the center of the park and will cost
$4,000"
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
91st Anniversary Occasion.

Next Sunday. at IL a. m, the Odd
Fellows and Rebek abs OF Colfax will cele-
brate the 91st anniversary OF the intro
duction of the order into the United
States by going in body to Good
Samaritan Episcopal church and listen
ing to an historical address by the rec
tor, Rev. J. s. Budlong, who is likewise
a member of the order. From handful
OF men who met in small room in the
city OF Baltimore and organized the first
lodge in America the order has spread to
the four corners of the earth and has
become potent factor for good in all
climes. Each anniversary occasion
marks a milestone in the history of the
order.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
TiIIman Cave Acquitted.

After deliberating over three hours the
jury in the case of the state of Washing
ton against Tillman Cave, charged with
an attempt to murder Thomas Carton
OF (loverland, in the superior court at
Asotin, returned a verdict OF mot guilty.
In view of the contradictory evidence in
trOduced in the case against Cave, the
Jury was largely Influenced in the verdict
of acquittal. Cave has been confined in
the AsOtin county Jail for the last five
months, owing to his failure to secure
bondsmen. When on the stand Cave
made an excellent witness for himself.
Cave formerly lived in Colfax, where he
has many friends and acquaintances,
who have kept strict watch OF every
phase of his case.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
Is AN OLD OFFENDER.
G. E. Ray Up Again for Bootlesgins
and Committing Other Crimes.

Charles E. Ray, who conducts a pool
room at Texas City, but who seems to
do more in the line of bootlegging than
anything else, was sentenced Thursday
of last week by Judge Garfield to so
days in jail for bootleggin9. He was at
the same time fined 500 and costs, total
in all of s1O2, for conducting a pool
room without license. He was released
on $500 bonds pending appeal to the
supreme court. Ray was convicted at
the January term of court. He is also
charged and must stand trial for receiv-
ing stolen property, his trial being set
for next term of court. The men who
stole the property are now serving time
in the county Jail. Ray has been under
arrest twice before for bootlegging. He
was once fined $500 and again 800 and
costs His profits as well as his business
must be immense to stand all these fines,
to say nothing about attorneys fees and
other incidentals. 1t is to be hoped his
way OF doing things will soon be sup
pressed
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
Saturday, April 80, to Witness
Interesting Event.
Large Number of Horses, Mules and
Jacks viii Be Here Every Part
Of Whitman County Represented
--Great Interest Manifested.

The Colfax fourth annual horse show,
to be the greatest event of the kind ever
seen here. 1t ia assured that full repre-
sentation OF the best specimens of horses,
mules and jacks to be found in Whitman
county will be on hand. This means
that the best in the state will be on ex-
hibition, for probably no county in the
state can show finer equines than we
have.
The committee having in hand the
management of the chow is composed of
Marion Freeman, George W. Palmer and
A. M. Phillips, all veteran breeders of
horse flesh and being III love with the
work assigned them.
The finance committee ia composed OF
Charles E. Scriber, George W. Larue and
Fl. M. Moffatt. This committee was out
little while Tuesday forenoon and
Wednesday forenoon, and up to the
noon hour Wednesday had secured, by
popular subscription, $125. More can
anu Will U6 TdleeU u6CHSbdTy.
The announcement is made that all
owners of stock on exhibition will be
provided with stable room and feed for
their horses, mules or jacks free of
charge, owners, of course, to take per-
sonal charge OF their animals, which they
would undoubtedly do under any circum-
stances.
1t cannot positively be stated at this
writing, but the band of the Washing
ton State College at Pullman will prob
ably be here to furnish music. The mat
ter has been laid before President Bryan
of the college, and at least two OF the
regents OF that institution will lend their
influence to have the band come The
band is not only large, but is one OF the
best in the state. To have them with US
will be an added pleasure.
Some of Those Who VIII Exhibit.
1t is impossible at this writing to give
a complete list of all the fine animals to
be seen here on the 30th, although The
Gazette may approximately be able to
do so next week. 1t is almost a Ger
tainty that Phil Cox will bring several
from his fine stud of horses. His equines
are noted throughout the Inland Empire.
W. H. Mitchell, whose home is near
Diamond and is known as breeder Of
fine mules, will have on hand two of the
finest two-year- old mule colts to be seen
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22

side walks, thry pointing out the i'm
me"se traffic At this particular point, it
being twice as great as over any other
bridge in the county. The city euthori-
ties desire, while the city il being rehabil-
itated from the ravages Of the great
flood OF March last, that the work be
for all time. this crossing at Cooper lake
being one OF many projects in view.
When the channel course for the South
Palouse river has been definitely settled
the Improvement of Main street and the
rebuilding of bridges will be taken in
hand in earnest
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
ARCHITECTS FINISH PLANS.
Mackenzie Brick on Spring Street
Will Be Swell Affair.

The Mackenzie building on Spring
street will be swell affair. Excavation
for the basement is now under way, the
dirt being used TO fill in and around the
court house The architects have com
pleted the plans for the structure and
the estimated cost is $4,000. 1t will
be a two story brick, with substantial
stone basement, 9Ox100 feet. Three
stores will occupy the first floor. The
Bell Telephone Co. will occupy one, the
marble works OF D. Millgard & Co. will
occupy another, and the Inland Mill &
Feed Co. the third. The upper story
will be used for apartments, there being
IA on this floor, equipped with all mod
ern conveniences. The standard wall
bed will be used in q number OF the
suites
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Civil and Criminal.

Mrs FL W Gurnsey ct al vs. Robert J
Meredith-Case dismissed.
State ex rel Theresa Colvin vs Will
liam COlvin-Defendant sentenced to go
days in jail for failure 10 comply with
decree of the court.
W Ell Harvey VS. Western Union Tele-
graph Co-Judgment for defendant for
costs taxed at $3.50.
Ike M Ely VS. s G Leonard ct ux-
Judgment for plaintiff for $500, and
SCI 10 costs.
Whitman Co VS. Louisa Chappell ct al
Set for tria! on May 2
Whitman county vs. g W Shattuck ct
al-Case set for trial on May 2.
Wilhelm Wolff vs J P Burson-Case set
for trial on May 2.
Anton Fehrenbacher vs Oak esdale Cop
per CO-Set for trial on May 2
Geo D Williams ct ux vs. n Ry Co
Set for trial on May 2.
State VS. Chas E Ray-Sentenced to 60
days in jail on verdict of jury for crime
of selling liquor without license. De-
fendant appeals to supreme court.
State VS. Chas E Ray-Sentenced to
pay fine OF $40 and costs, or verdict of
jury, for crime Of maintaining and run
ming pool hall without license.
State VS. H NJ Boone-Set for trial on
May %, at 1870 g. M
State vs Ben JacObs-Sentenced to 10
days in jail for crime of aiming frearm
at and towards a human being.
New Cases.
SM Davis ct al VS. Catherine Davis ct
al-Quiet title.
James W Burton ct al VS. R Dreger-
Money due.
Probate.
Estate of Adolph Grob-R r Reid, A
NJ Scott and A ] Davis appointed ap-
praisers.
Estate of W S Campbell-J W Oar
land, T Hardwick and T C Mathews
appointed appraisers.
Estate of Sadie Mood-D ColIingwood,
Harry Mughes and Nels Swanson ap-
pointed appraisers and order exemptiDg
real estate from probate proceedings.
Guardianship of Ira Crane ct al
Resignation of Fl G DePledge accepted
and " R Anderson appointed guardian,
bond $1,000.
Guardianship OF Bennie Beck-Order
to sell real estate.
Estate of Royal A Martina E Pick
EFT. " C Curtis and Dug Kinder appoint
ed appraisers.
Guardianship of Alva E Fountain ct
al-Order directing guardian to invest
S1260, with real estate security.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
The Bio Bell is Here.

The large bell for the Whitman county
court house clock reached Colfax Satur-
day. The bell weighs 1000 pounds, and
comes direct from the factory at Troy,
New York. This will be the only bell
clock in the county, and when installed
can be distinctly heard for several miles
in any direction one may turn. The con-
tract price for the clock and its installa-
ton is $124O. A man from the factory
will be here soon to install the new clock.
1t was ordered through NJ. A. Rose.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1910-04-22
Mill VIII Grind AGAIN,

The Colfax Touring mill, which has
been shut down since the food because
of the washing out of portion of the
dam in the North Palouse, will resume
operations in few days with the aid of
a temporary dam which is being put in
by a force OF about Is men under the
direction of Pete Jacobson. IG is ex-
pected that the work will be completed
this week.