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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
MORE THAN He COULD STAND
Negro Soldier Frankly outspoken
When Fellow Doushboy sprang an
Unusually "Tall" Yarn.

Two negro soldiers Of the Ninety
second buffalo division) were dis
cussing life in the United States be-
fore the war, as they waited for the
mess bugle.
Nov, when I was q lion tanner in
. circus" began one.
"a lion tamerw demanded the
other incredulously.
81 sure WASP
"What is a lion tanner? I never
heard of that trade before"
Ca lion tanner is guy who goes
into lions cage. He locks the door
after him and puts the key IN his
pocket. Then he goes over to the
lion and opens his mouth. Then he
takes hold of the lions tongue and
wags it. Then he goes to the door
of the cage, unlocks it, and walks
out"
'sWell, man." CIRCULATED the other.
'You never was a lion tanner, youse
just lynn fool, OATS what you is"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
KEEPERS NO LONGER NEEDED
Foghorn and Siren, as Well as Light In
Lighthouse, Are Controlled
From Shore.

The first unattended rock light
house with a powerful fog signal is
the recently completed Platte Fou-
gere lighthouse, marking the en-
trance to Russell channel leading to
St. Peters port, Guernsey, a spot
which figures in Victor Hugo's ro-
nance, "1he Toilers Of the Sea-
The lighthouse contains many in
genious electrical devices, controlled
from the shore by submarine cable
nearly a mile and half long. BY
its aid the foghorn and siren are
regularly blown-they have been
heard 80 miles away on the French
coast--while the current it carries
also controls the light in the Ian
tern.
1t is proposed to use this type Of
automatic lighthouse for illuminat-
ing Hudson bay and Hudson straits
in CONNECTION with the opening Of
these waters and the carriage Of
wheat by the new railway to Fort
Churchill. A proposal to establish
similar lights on the more exposed
and barren coasts Of South America
has also been considered.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
ANCIENT REMEDY BEST.

DR.. Beverley Robinson Of New
York criticizes the newer methods Of
treating "colds" and influenza. He
condemns such drugs as acetanilid,
aspirin, antipyrin and phenacetin,
except in very small doses, and in
'sists that nothing has yet been found
to surpass in effectiveness such old
fashioned remedies as castor oil and
sweet spirits Of nitre. But, he adds,
among all the drugs with which I
am familiar there is none quite equal
to the salicylate Of ammonium,
given in the beginning of cold or
influenza, in sufficient and frequent-
" repeated Doses" But even this
does not do away with the need for
carefully regulated diet, rest in bed
and other such simple precautions g
have been proven effective.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
NERO SHOWN IN NEW LIGHT
Historian .Plctures Emperor as a
Friend Of Suffering Rome After
the Great Fire.


After all it is pleasanter to think
OF Nero hustling about and trying
to mitigate the calamity than to pic
ture him afar off and fddling by the
light Of burning Rome, remarks the
Christian Science Monitor. Thus
Ferrero, who, most historians agree,
is reliable interpreter of historic
evidence, presents him in his recent
"Short History Of Rome" Hearing
Of the disaster, he says, 'sNero re-
turned hastily to the capital, where,
however, he was unable to prevent
the destruction Of his own house. He
did all he could to mitigate the ir-
reparable loss which had been sus-
tanned. He opened the public build
ings and his own gardens to the peo-
pie who had been made homeless;
from the neighboring towns he sent
for everything necessary for the re-
pair and equipment Of these tenn
porary shelters as far as that was
possible, and he took energetic
measures to provide against the still
greater calamity Of famine" Nero,
the fiddler, was : more spectacular
figure, but one may probably accept
Ferrero's description as reasonably
close to what actually happened.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
SETTING FOOD INTO BALKANS
Almost insurmountabIe Difficulties
4 Overcome BY the American Relief
A Administration.

One Of the most unusual features
Of the work Of the American relief
administration in distributing food
throughout Europe is the manner in
which supplies are carried into
mountainous Montenegro. This is
described in report issued at the
Office Of the administration.
/ In order to get food into Mon
tenegro it is necessary to scale
mountain 5000 feet high by cable
ways. Wagons, burros and pack
horses are then utilized in moving
it into the interior along roads which
are almost impossible and again by
cable over bridges destroyed during
the war. Overcoming what seemed
to be almost impossible transport
conditions, the American relief adj
ministration has kept up steady
flow of food to four centers, where
the government is in control Of dis
tribution.
The monthly program for Monte
negro, Dalmatia, Bosnia and Herze-
govina is $4,000 tons Of flour, 50a
tons Of fats and 20 tons of milk.
Proper railroad transportation from
Ragusa, the chief supply point, is
made impossible by lack Of rolling
stock, the steady returning march
Of prisoners Of war and military
needs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
LASHES HIMSELF INTO FURY
zoologlsts Explain Why Lion swisfes
He Tall When IN m Exception
ally Angry Mood.

The one thing which the king Of
beasts has in common with the tame
or garden variety of house cat is
his propensity to lash his tail from
side to side when he gets very angry,
and some biologists now declare that
the end Of the lions tail has a hard
and horny skin and that he virtual
ly flashes himself into = fury" with
it. Each time it strikes him it stings
and increases his rage, SO that he
scourges himself as if he were q
member Of some ancient religious
order instead Of mighty hunter.
Placid as the lion looks in the zoo,
he can travel swiftly and hunt his
prey with skill and courage, though
he does not always disdain to devour
carrion, despite ttya stories often told
Of his fastidious tastes.
When in the ZOO he is usually
placid and gentle, except at feeding
times, but the baby lions are fire.
quently born with cleft palates, SO
that few Of them survive in their
homes behind the bars.
The lion is q faithful mate to his
wife, but she is tickle and keeps him
forever watching her to prevent her
sending her whining call out after
some prowling Lothario Of the for
est,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
OLDEST PAPER IN SCOTLAND
Absrdesn Journal, Still "ooine Strong
Made - First Appearance
April 70, 1746. I'll

A recent issue Of the Aberdeen
Journal was the 20, O0Oth number OF
that venerable newspaper now the
oldest in Scotland. The first issue
!of the Journal was published on
April Is, 1746, and contained an ac-
count, by an eyewitness, Of the battle
of Culloden, fought two days pre-
viously. This narrative, however,
offended the Jacobites, and James
Chalmers, the editor, narrowly es-
capped falling victim to their wrath.
he was q fellow apprentice Of Benja-
min Franklin. Another notable in
cident in the Journals history was
its being publicly burned at the
hands Of the common hangman in
October, 1753-"an excellent adyer-
tisement," we are told.
But perhaps the outstanding event
in the career of the newspaper was
in 1887, when the Aberdeen Journal
was visited by Robert Burns during
his northern tour. In the Office, on
this occasion, Burns met Bishop
Skinner, son Of the author of "Tul-
lochgorum" and 'The Yowie WI the
Crokit Horn," masterpieces of lit
srature, which evoked the admira-
ton Of the Ayrshire poet. Afterward
Burns and Chalmers (son Of the
founder) adjourned TO the New inn,
where Doctor johnson also stayed
on his way north.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
CALMING HER FEARS.

Henry" said Mrs. Calder, as she
babe her spouse good-by at the sta
ton, "don't forget to have notice
in all the papers that / have gone to
spend six weeks at the fashionable
Yarrow beach,"
: "All right, my DEAR
I Il don't suppose it would be pos
sible to mention the fact that I am
taking along IL trunks?"
"No, my dear. But the neighbors
saw them leave the house and other
ladies who scan the society page
with envious hearts will take it for
granted that you will wear some
thing else at Yarrow beach besides
= bathing suit. = Birmingham Age
Herald.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
BY ACCIDENT.

"Thank goodness" said q college
president, 'the German government
has got rid of Secretary Solf! Solf
was member Of the old regime, and
the old regime never told the truth
except by accident.
"Solf and his gang remind me of
Mrs. Malapropos. Mrs. Malapropos
came out Of the picture theater
dressed in her best, the other after
noon, to find it raining cats and
dogs.
"She had no umbrella, and, as she
set off for home in the downpour,
she exclaimed:
sPshaw, how irrigating this
isp"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
INVERSE RATIO.

"A college graduate wants a job"
I'VE have q place open that he
might FILL" replied the self-made
man. Glow many degrees has he? ?"
sThree."
I'VE pay in inverse ratio to the
quantity Of sheepskin an applicant
carries. Start him at SIS week"
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
MERCHANTS WISH.

Cd ~ boys seem determined
to r their cars through the
~
Yes, said merchant. almost
every day | wish I. could find way
to get those boys to drive them-
selves half as fast as they want to
drive the cars I buy for them"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
HIS IDEA OF EXERCISE.

NWhat you need is more exercise. :
more exercise, doctor! Why,
man, I still take 102 strokes every
time I play 9 round Of golf. !" De.
troit Free Press. e
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
WELCOME RELIEF.

well, grille, you have gradu-
ated."
eyes"
"Chock-full Of wisdom and erudi-
tion, what shall you do frst?"
"Plunge right into the silly sea-
son." louisville Courier-J ournal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
CHANCERY SUMMONS.

The State Of Mississippi.
Rankin County.
G. S. Thrash, Complainant,
vs. No. 2473, Chancery Court,
r. w. Bowling. Defendant.
To r. w. Bowling, F. @. Address,
Vernon, Texas, Defendant
You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court Of the
county Of Rankin, State o. Missis-
eipp IA the 2nd Monday IA jan
1l1t ~ dofQ md the suit ID
la % ~ ~ ! ~
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
MERE TRiFLE.

ssYour father objects to your BATH
ing suit" said Mrs. Cumrox.
Il don't see" protested Gwendo-
lyn, chow he could possibly object to
. little thing like that |" j.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
IT'S SORT.

How would you characterize the
economy Of these extra sunshine
hours"
= should class them IS light saw
ings.p
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
READY FOR ANYTHING.

what kind Of mine you got?"
Dunno yet, just started to bore.
Maybe copper, maybe gold, perhaps
oil. Wen capitalize whatever we
strike. Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25

MAYBE THEY ARE AIR PUMPS.
q s.
Scaggs- How have the boys at the
club been getting on since the nation
went dry? Il
Wages They've taken to wearing
pumps. Cartoons Magazine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
THOUGHT CONTROL.

You mover grumble about your
taxes.n
No. ! don't like to think about
them even enough to grumble."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
TAXED Is RIGHT.

Miss Tobasco I presume that
your husbands income is taxed, too.
Mrs. Spendum Oh, dear, yes; -
its utmost. 81
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
HUMAN PROTOTYPES.

my fruit trees" said the amateur
farmer, remind me Of some peo-
pie"
I'm what way ?"
"Their modest bearing. Judge.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
EARLY EXAMPLES.

"The Kilkenny cats kept fighting
until there was nothing left a
them"
sYes. They were the oligina,
holsheyiki."
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
This the goth day of NovetnI
1919. J. A. ROBINSON, I
Chancery Clerl
"a RARGAINy

One five passenger Ford cal
line shape, new engine, new I'd
ers, new up-holstering on the D
and fropt seats and etc.
See Z 8. NAY, Brandon Miss
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25
NO LUCK At ALL.

'"Been ishingr /
"Yep."
@Catch anything"
"No. Didn't even have big one
get away" .
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1919-12-25

Wife What ! mild winter -
had, dear.
Husband =, love. We havsnV
hfd Over three lights ! week sinc6
OH tn a. ~ avsrass. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
NEW HIGH RECORDS
 IN COTTON MARKET
General List Closes Strong With Net Advance of 36
 to AS Points
By Associated Press

New York, May 17-New high rec ords were established in the cotton market again today. with July deliv- cries selling up to 2s.41c. or 4S points above the close of yesterday, and 22s points above the low level touched on the reaction of last week. That deliv- cry closed at ?S.sSc. with the general list closing strong at a net advance of s6 to AS points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of 4 to Is points. Except for rains in parts of Texas. weather condi- tions were considered. with the mar ket developing increased activity ard strength as prices went higher later in the morning. Trade interests were again active buyers, one of the more prom. fnent local houses being credited with purchases of fully 10000 bales of July, which was supposed to be agains, sales to actual Houses with foreign trade connections were also buyers on the advance and local brokers said the situation seemed to be dominated Dy the buIlish character of the news from the goods/trade at home and abroad,
 May contracts sold up to 2s.74c and october to 26.ssc. and the market closed within a few points of the best The first government crop condition report of the season is scneduled for puolica- tion on June 2 Fall River estimated the sale of print cloths for the week at 100000 pieces and said manufac> turcrs have been inclined to sell slowly although satisfied with prices. Large sales were reported in the local cloth market. both for home trade and ex- port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
Coffee Market

New York, May ~T.-The market for coffee futures showed continued firmness today, not only recovering the balance of it's recent reaction, but making new high records. Reports of firmer Brazil an markets and an improving spot de- msnd were factors on the advance. which reflected further support from houses. with Brazilian. New Orleans and cot tons tradeN connections. The market opened at an advance of 15 to 20 points and closed S4 to 55 points net higher. with July selling at 1s.90c and December at 17s5c Closing bids: May, 1s.54c; July, 1s.S5c: September, 1S.44c; October, ls.24c: December, 17.s4c; January, 1L74c: March, 17.65c.
 Spot firm; Rio Is. 19c: Santos As, g m231zc Offers of Santos As were reported in the cost and freight market at 23c, London credits. Santos cables reported that the strike was over.
 Official cables reported no change in Brazil except Santos 4s. which were 50 to 75 reis higher Brazilian port receipts 5000: June delivery, 17,0oo; Rio cleared B 00o for New York.
 Fine weather was reported in Sac Paulo. with temperatures ranging from B to 5S degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
CURb|NG
 BEAR|SH ON CORN Weakness Goes From Mod crate to General in Last
 Hour of Trading =
By Associated Press

Chicago. May 17.-Government meas ures to curb large speculative opera tions in the corn market had a decided bearish effect today on values. In the end the market was unsettled at 1 sa c to 3%c net decline with July s1.5S3s to sf.59B, and September s1.5S1s to s153&I Oats finished Ac to 1c down, and provisions varying from s5c off to Ice advance.
 At first the weakness in the corn market was only moderate but during the last hour selling became general and support was almost entirely lack ing Announcement that wartime re- straiuts on trading were again in order dominated from the outset and made holders increasingly nervous, whereas sellers grew more aggressive. No the rule would be rigid against any individual market interest exceed ing 200. .000 bushels. Fine weather for planting tended further to weaken prices and so likewise did reports that offerings to arrive had enlarged. It was said there were evident indica- tiops Of let-up in feeding demand. Oats ranged lower with corn. Fn- vora ble crop reports more than offset continued seaboard inquiry.
 Provisions were finally carried down by the breaks in the grain market. Higher prices stimulated some buying but sales were irregular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
Cotton Goods

New York, May 17.-Cotton goods markets have been very strong and ac- tive during the week Prices have ad- vanced sharply and large sales have been made in the primary division. Print cloths now show an advance of 50 per cent from the low points of six weeks ago and are within 20 per cent staple constructions.
 Sateens, wills and heavy converti- bles for lining purposes have been sold to the end of the year. Colored goods have sold freely and are advancing steadily. Some dress ginghams have been sold for spring delivery. Higher prices are asked for many flannels and mapped goods. High novelties in cot tons are being \shown and sold for spring, 1920, delivery at higher prices than those prevailing during the war period.
 Eastern mills are on the verge of conceding Is per cent advance in wagess There are still. some minor strikes reported that are holding back production and delaying deliveries. Owing to the curtailment of working hours and the scarcity of labor it is not possible for mills to sell to former capacity for early delivery and this is having the effect of stiffening values.
 Jobbers in the south and west re- port a gAod trade, while eastern job bers say their business is of moderate volume.
 Prices quoted: Print cloths, 2s-mch 64x64s, S$a c; 64x60, S1ac; 3S1 inch, 64x 64s, 1sc;- southern standard sheetings. 1Shc denims 220, southern indigo, 26&c; tickings, S-ounce soc; prints, 121sc; staple ginghams. 15c; dress ginghams, 21@23c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
New Orleans Cotton


 New Orleans, May 17.-The strength of spots lifted cotton contracts to new high levels today in the face of con siderable realizing from the long side. The opening was higher and the i'm provement persisted through the ses- sion. Later in the day the trading months were 54 to 67 points up and the close was firm at net advance of 45 to 63 points. May at it's best traded at 2s.S5c. the highest quotation yet reached on the new style of contract. and almost full cent a pound over the spot quotation on middling. Jalv sold up to 2S.+0c.
 The local spot market was raised 50 points to 2S.SSc for middling, while re- ports from interior markets were that a large business was being done at higher prices. Increasing the disposi- ton from market to advance were the continued reports of an active and higher market for cotton goods and the forecast of si siowery weather for the eastern belt. Rains reported overnight in several states in the cotton region were regarded unfavorable. Bullish traders contended that the weeks sta : tistics were the most favorable in many months. The mills of the world this week took 177,000 bales of Ameri- can cotton against 116,Oo0 this week last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
SHIPPING AND
 RAILS FEATURES Mercantile Marine Led List in Expectation of Favor
 able Announcement
By Associated prc,s

AS<octdtcn
 New York, May 17.-Shippings and rails were tie outstanding feature of today's short but active stock market. recording gains of to points and retaining much Of their advance. despite weekend sell ing for profits
 Mercantile Marine. common and pre- ferred. led the list in expectation of an early announcement favorable to share holders, and American International, which has large marine holdings, was hot far behind
 Yesterdays general advance in rails was continued in moderate degree, the more speculative issues joining with standard shares at irregular gains of l to almost points.
 Oils, equipments and metals followed at variable advances. but United States Steel pursued it's recent uncertain course, holding within fractional limits. Related issues were less prominent, the only striking feature being Central Foundry preferred, which closed at a gain of six points
 General market news included further firmness in the metal market encourag- ing reviews of the mercantile agencise and prospects of additional capital is- sues in the coming week.
 The bank statement failed to reflect to any extent the weeks heavy opera tcns in stocks. actual loans, for example, a gain of about S1460o,00o in excess re- serves
 Bonds were firm, the Liberty group de- velopng greater strength on a further rise in Liberty Slss to 99.6o. Total sales par value s6, $50 GOO. old United States As coupon rose one-quarter per cent on call during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
Soldier Killed by
 Threshing Machine

Hartselle, May T.-(Special) )-Wiley s. Orr. soldier but recently returned from France. was killed out on his mothers s farm near Hartselle Friday while thresh- ing cane seed. Four men, including young Orr. who stood on the feeder were around the machine which was run by motor when the bolt heads gave away blowing pieces of machinery in all directions. hitting Mir Orr. who was thrown 20 feet or more. breaking both legs. his back and tearing his ribs loose. He lived only couple of hours. He was the son of Mrs. Ellen Hardwick Orr, was about 2 years of age and loaves besides his mother and family young bride to whom he was married since his treturn from Franco where he served in the American ex- peditionary forces The funeral services and interment will be held Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18

'. s. 4s, registered, bid ........ 1oe U. S. As. coupon. bid ........ 10sK American foreign securities 5s.. 99ss American Tel & Tel. cit 5s ..... 9e@s 5s .............. eI5s Atchison gen As ............. S2@s Atlantic Coast Line 1st As .... s2is Baltimore & Ohio cv. 4lzs...... 7S3a Bethlehem Steel ref. 5s .......... SS
 Central of Georgia con. 5s, bid -. s2ls Central Leather 5s .......s.. ss Chesapeake X Ohio cv. 5s .:...e a1 Chicago. B. & Quincy joint As .. s5& Chicago. Mil. & St. P. cv. 41ss.. SiA Chicago, R. I. & Pac. Ky. ref. 4s.. 74is Colorado X Southern ref. 412s ... 70
 Denver Rio Grande ref 5s. bid SIS Dominion of Canada 5s G931).. 974 Erie gen. As .................. 5f1s Illinois Central ref, As ........ Si7s Inter Mer. Marine 6s ........ 1021 Kansas City Southern ref. 5s -. SI
 Liggeat & Myers 5s ......... 93
 Louis. X Nash. un. As. bid =. S5s4 Missouri. Kan. & Texas 1st As, bid 65
 Missouri Pacific gem As ..... 62ss New York Central deb. 6s ... 99la Norfolk & Western con. 4s bid. < Northern Pacific As ....... S3ss Pennsylvania con. 4i1s ...... 94
 Pennsylvania gen. Az s ........ s71. Reading gen As ......... sss. Republic Iron S Steel 5s Qs40) 9sIs St. Louis & San Fran. adj. 6s . s9
 Seaboard Air Line adj. 5s ... 51
 Southern Bell Telephone 5s. bid. sl
 Southern Pacific cv. 5s ........ 10sss Southern Railway 5s .... 94ja Southern Railway gen. As ....... 6sia Texas Company cv. 6s, bid ...... 102h Texas & Pacific 1st, bid ..... Sa% Union Pacific 4s ............... Ss1s United States Steel 5s ......... 100
 Virginia Carolina Chem. 5s, bid 95h
 Wabash 1st bid ............ 95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18
How Liberties Closed

New York. May 17.-Liberty bonds today closed: 3iks. ee.22; first As. 95.50; second As, e41s; first 4As. 95.7o; second 4Hs. 94.4s; third 4As, s5.5s; fourth 4As, s5.62.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-18

Potlatch is a corruption of an Indian word common among the Pacific coast tribes, meaning a festival of gifts. At a potshatl (potlach) celebration the more personal property an Indian gives away. blankets. ornaments. etc., the higher he stands in the estimation of his neighbors and the more he expects to receive in return at the next pot latch The festival is accompanied by music. dancing and feasting.