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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20
NOBLE BAND OF
CHRISTIAN WORKERS
REPORT OF PASTOR FOR THE
FIRST QUARTERLY
CONFERENCE.
Many Sad Changes Haze Taken Place
lin the Brandon Mefhodist Church
During Past Three Years.

AT the beginning of this, my fourth and
last years, passionate of this charge it may
be well to indulge a brief retrospective.
The changes that have taken place dur
ing the past three years have indeed been
remarkable. Not only have several of our
members who have been most active in
attending public worship and in the ma
terial support of the church died or moved
away, but also many young people whose
bright faces have cheered US in the League
and Sunday school and in the congre-
CATION have moved away or are elsewhere
attending school.
The contemplation of this condition of
affairs has for a long time caused this
patsor many sad moments.
But while all this is true, notwithstand-
ing that we have lost most seriously in
material strength, yet the membership of
this church is a noble band of Christian
plant have I heard. When we lost that
noble man of God, than whom none was
ever more loyal to the church he so dearly
loved, Judge John r. Enochs, trembled
for the future of the Brandon church.
But the band of Christian soldiers closed
up the gap and marched bravely forward.
Other men and women, good and true,
we have lost from time to time, and still
the depleted ranks became more compacted.
And now that the latest blow has fallen
upon us in the death of that princely
man of God, Senator A. ]. McLaurin, we
are again made to feel the hand of our
Heavenly Father laid heavily upon us.
Yet His grace sustains us, and from the
lips of our standard bearers hear M
murmur of complaint, no discordant note,
but a determination to 60 forward this
year as they have done in the past.
God calls His workmen but the work
goes on.
While comparisons are odious, yet trust
that it may be proper for me to say this
much, that since the loss of Judge Enochs
the credit of bringing up to the standard
the financial obligations of this charge
are due to Bros M. E. Ward and r. F.
Brown, than whom | have never known
truer men cf God or more faithful and
efficient stewards. Very few pastors in
the church at large can say that they
never had to mention the subject of money
to their people, and can rejoice that this
unpleasant burden has been taken from
their shoulders, as this pastor is pleased
to record.
My earnest desire and prayer is that the
year 1910 may be the very best year in
all the history of the Brandon Methodist
church.
In this report it is my sad duty to
announce the death of Senator A. J.
McLaurin; but in this connection is also
my pleasure to report the accession by
vows of his son, Bro. A. ]. McLaurin.
May he prove the worthy successor of
his noble father!
Respectfully submitted,
C. F. EMERY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

The United States has lost its place
as the greet wheat producing country of
The valid, and Russia Eas won that dis
tinction. Even through the last year the
total yield of wheat in the United States
was next to the largest in the history of
American agriculture,the crop of 1901
only having exceeded it. Russia last year
produced the remarkable large harvest of
7Ss, 200, 900 bushels, which constitute the
largest crop ever harvested by any coun-
try and 26,ooo,ooo bushels greater than
that of the United States.
The great yield of Russia for 1909 as
shown by the revised official returns
received by the United States department
of agriculture, exceeds by more than 1907
100000 bushels the previous record of
Russia.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20
EARL BREWER
NOT IN POLITICS
NOT INTERESTED IN SENATORIAL
RACE BUT GOING AFTER
GOvERNORSHIP.
Just Returned From Week in Ckicago--
Papers ThkTe NOT Printing Ary-
thing Abonf State Politics.

Earl Brewer, of CIarksdale, Miss, who
was candidate for election to the gov
ernorship in the last campaign for that
Office in Mississippi, says that he is taking
absolutely no part in the race for the SEN
atprship now being run In Jackson, and
that he had refused to allow his name to be
used in the election, either as that of a
candidate for the Office or as a wedge to
be used in prying some one else into
the chair.
81 don't want to be tied to politics"
said the distinguished Mississippian, "my
only ambition, which the people of Missis-
sippi can crafty, is to be governor of the
state. thought / had won the fight
in the last campaign, but found I lost
on one issue 1 recognize my mistake,
and am going to correct it and enter the
next race.
81 think shall win My statement
that I do not care to enter politics has,
l think, been borne out by my firm refusal
to enter the present race for the senatcrship
in Mississippi. 1 want no political Office,
and / shall never be governor if have to
win through politics simply want the
Office as fhe free viii Gift of the people"
Mr.. Brewer stated mat he hat; teer
asked by number of his friends who
are now supporting various candidates to
allow his name 10 be used I'm balioting
for the senator to succeed McLaurin, but
that he had firmly refused. He had also
refused to throw his influence toward
tie election of candidate, although
he claims c. III. Alexander, Will An
derson, Mr.. Critz, and Judge Kyle as his
personal friends He said he and Varda-
man had always ben opposed and that
Mr.. Percy had supported another candidate
in the gubernatorial election in which the
Clarksdale candidate was defeated.
Mr.. Brewer stated that he would
enter the race In 1911 for NoePs seat
and that he believed from the expression
which had come to him from over the
state of Mississippi that he was going to
win.
Mr.. Brewer is just returning from a
week in Chicago, where he went to trans
act some business for his clients. While
away, he said, he had heard nothing of
the senatorial sampaign being waged; that
the Chicago papers were printing nothing
concerning the election and that his friends,
knowing the position that he had taken in
the matter, had not alluded to it in their
letters to him
"Can you predict the outcome of the
election?" asked the reporter.
"No," answered the prospective candi-
date for governor gently but timly, II am
sorry / cannot l should like very much
to know mysef. But / am simply one of
the public outside, with one vote to cast,
no ak to grind and no favor to ask
l am not using my influence for any
candidate / am out of politics. /
am simply candidate For the Office of
governor in 1911
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

Men who contribute money TO buy votes
and to bribe the peoples representatives,
as well as these who disburse it, are
deadly enemies of the republic. Their
greed and love of power are greater than
their love of country. They impare pop
ular respect for law, which is the ouly
safeguad for life and property, and it
will be an evil day for the nation when
its preservation depends upon their pat
riotism and courage They may masque-
rade in the garb of righteousness, and
address, the people in the language of
patriotism, but their virtues are assumed !;
they are hypocrites and assassins OF liberty
and would welcome dynasty rather
than shed their blood in defense of pop
ular government
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20
GOING TO NATURE.

Again the star of hope has arisen
from the horizon of despair that sur
rounds the fat and forty. The newest
apostle of physical culture comes to the
metropolis with a gospel of gracefulness
which is simplicity itself When age be-
gins to tell on your ligaments just imagine
you are a kangaroo and get down on all
fours and hop. When you notice your
chin developing another fold emulate the
li?zard snC stretch. your neck. Would
you attain physical poise, initiate bear.
81 60 to nature for everything" ex-
plains this latest candidate for the fees
of beauty-seeking, weight-reducing wom-
en-, and the women will keep on going
to her and to other apostls of other fads,
instead of really going to nature. and keep
ing their bodies in good condition by fol-
owing regularly the use of natures three
prime conditions of health; rest, fresh air !;
exercise
No cure can keep in condition idle
people who overeat, stay up late at night
and live in unventilated apartments
N. Y. World.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

Eddie Cooper and Arrilla Young.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20
RANKIN COUNTY S. I. A.

Dear teachers: l am giving you this
week list of the prizes TO be awarded
field day The list is not yet complete,
but will be before that eventful day comes
on. sincerely hope that each of you
is having a splendid years work and is
doing much in the line of improvement.
Greatest material improvement-U. S.
Flag, by Rankin County Teachers Associ-
alton. Greatest Improvement in building.
Greatest improvement in inside decoration.
Greatest improvement in library. Best
school garden. Best exhibit of pot
plants. Best exhibit of drawing, (free
hand).
First prize---one set Wooster's Die
tionary.
Second-one Academic Dictionary.
Third-one set Drawing books, given
by Webb and Ware, Nashville.
Best exhibit of map drawing-one U. S.
wall map, Rand McNally Co.
Best exhibit of manual training -Reeds
and Raffia, given by Milton Brady Co.
Best exhibit of manual training work
done by Rankin county school boy-one
set sloyd tools, Margaret Graham. Best
essay written by Rankin county teach
er on S. l.
/ kindly ask the teachers of beat to
let me hear from them.
Sincerely,
MARGARET GRAHAM.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

The men who are now overAowing
with business are the men whose adver-
tisements were kept running during the en-
tire siege of the late depression. Adver-
Using is just as great necessity to an active
business life as food and drink are to a
healthy physical existence. If you stop
eating you die for want of sustenance !;
if you stop advertising your business dies
for the want of publicity.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

Present indications are that the of
fees of state, county and municipal treas
urers will be abolished in Mississippi.
Gov. Noel made recommendation in his
message to that effect and a bill has al
ready been presented in the Legislature in
conformity Herewith. 1t is estimated that
100000 per year will thus be saved the
taxpayers of the state, and the idea
seems to meet with general approval.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

A recent estimate places the total
Roman Catholic population of the
United States at I2,65I,244, or an in
crease of ISo,ISI over year ago.
The total number of churches is 1r.S14.
and the number of children attending
parochial schools has increased to 1866
2o7. The number of schools is 4,2S1, and
there are 86o colleges or seminaries.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

No man pleascs everybody. If he
does he is weakened, carries water
on both shoulders and won't tell the
truth. But when man don't please you
be man enough to 60 to him and talk
with him rather than talk on the streets
and say things you would not say to his
face
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20

An Iowa editor was asked: do hogs
pay" He replied, " good many do not !;
they take the paper several years and then
have the postmaster send it back marked
refused" or "gone west"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-01-20
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
White.
VIM. Robertson and Miss Virginia Byrd


Henry Kelly and Bessie Jones.
FELTON, Cobbs and Rena Culvert.
NAPOLEON Scott and Annie Fletcher.
Lee James Scott and Laura Lee Their
man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
SPORT IN SHORT METER

Chicago has an indoor golf school.
G%eorgia's new athletic field at Ath-
ems when completed will be one of the
best in the south.
Pitcher Comiskey of the Chicago
Americans will lay the cornerstone of
his new baseball park at Chicago on
st. Patrick's day.
Hefferon. the South African runner
who competed in the Olympic Mara
thon, has challenged Dorando to a
Marathon race to take place in Eng
land at Easter for $500 a side and the
best terms offered.
The Bulldog Breeders Association of
America. an organization formed. for
the purpose Of furthering the interests
OF that animal, has been started in
New York city by several Of the lead
ing fanciers Of the breed.
William Averill Hartman, the son
Of the late f.. H. Hartman, has been
elected to take charge Of the rowing
squad in Yale's freshman class. Har-
riman led his fellow oarsmen on a
mile run through the snow the first
day he assumed charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
STAR RUNNERS TO MEET.
Cracks of World Will Try For Honors
In New York Feb. IA.

The greatest professional foot races
ever put on in this country will take
place at Madison Square Garden, New
York, Feb. IA. Eight of the speediest
middle distance men in the world will
come together in a fifteen mile race. in
which a special prize will be offered
for the breaking of the indoor record
for that distance.
From q field Of at least a hundred
applicants the following men have
been selected to start: Alfred Shrubb,
the English speed marvel; Hans Hol-
mer. the Canadian Marathon runner.
who has come to the front very rapid
ly during the past year by defeating
such men as St. Ives, Marsh, Hayes
and Longboat: Acoose, the western
Canada Indian wonder; Charley Muel-
Ter, the New York crack; Jim Crowley,
who recently turned professional and
will have his first try at the profess
sional game: Ljungstrom. the Swedish
champions; Tom Eck's Indian, Red
hawk, and Fred Meadows, the Cana
dian who recently defeated Shrubb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
JOCKEY

prizes of the turf. Belmont has en-
gagged Eddie DuGan. and Keene has
ButWell under contract.
contract was inserted on account Of
the trouble Schilling had with r. L..
Thomas last fall at Gravesend. New
York. when he stabbed him during an
alteration at the stable. Schilling'S
case will likely come up in the spring,
and it all depends upon Thomas what
the outcome will be. If he presses the
charge of assault with attempt to kill
it may go hard with Schilling, but the
general belief is that Thomas will not
appear against the boy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
EDISON TESTING HIS NEW INVENTION.

equipped with two seven and a half
horsepower motors and was charged
at ITO volts, the full capacity of the
batteries. 1t will run $50 miles at an
average speed without needing a re
newal of the charge. 1t weighs about
five tons, or half that of the ordinary
trolley car.
In speaking of his invention recent
ly Mr.. Edison said: 1.-The new car is
absolutely practical for commercial
purposes. Whereas the ordinary de-
probation is so per cent, l have re-
duced it in the new motor to Is per
cent. There is a lot Of nonsense in
trolley cars as they are made now.
They should be made lighter instead
of applying four or five tons to carry
ing II ton"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
An Anecdote of Genius.

The following anecdote of Leigh
Hunt was once related by Orion
Horne. Horne on 4 bitterly cold day
in winter went to see Hunt and found
him in q large room with a wide, old
fashioned fireplace. He had dragged
his piano on to the hearth. close to a
large fire. leaving only room for him
self and his chair, and was playing
with the greatest enjoyment.
My dear fellow" cried Horne, ARE
you aware that you are running your
piano forever and ever in hat heat?'
81 know. | know" murmured Hunt.
but it is delicious"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

OF dead and injured the floods
In Paris and throughout France reach
ed the dimensions Of a great national
calamity that startled the entire civil
liked world. The unprecedented storms
which visited the country and ragged
for days turned the rivers into raging
torrents. the c&,inariIy peaceful Seine
rising higher l.l}u it has risen before
III 4 hundred years.
Floods are BY nc means a rarity in
Paris, but seldom do they reach The
proportions cf the present inundation,
bringing disaster not only to the
French capital, but to many other cit
les and towns unfortunately situated
along the banks of the Seine in what
is known as the Seine BASIN" Rain
falls of no unusual extent cause IL rap
id rise of the waters in the river and
q consequent flooding of the banks,
but when there is Il continuous down
pour. as at the present time and such
as struck the country i'll 1902, the sit
uation develops into a national calam-
ity.
Several causes contribute to this.
First of all, Paris and much Of the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
BASKETBALL TOURNEY.

Best Teams Of the Country to Clash
In Chicago.
Charles A. Dean. chairman of the
National Amateur Athletic union cham
pionship basketball committee. has an
nounced that the unlimited champion
ships will be held in Chicago on
March II, IS and 10. AS an incentive
to bring the best teams together in this
meeting Dean has offered to pay part
Of the expenses Of the Montreal five.
champions of Canada; the Birmingham
(Ala.) team. one of the strongest ag-
gregations in the south; the Salt Lake
City Y. NJ. G. A, which has had an I'M
beatable team in the last few years.
and the San Francisco Athletic club,
which is represented by n of the
strongest teams on the coast.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
Peculiar Lakes.

On the Mangishlak peninsula. in the
Caspian sea. there are five small lakes.
One of them is covered with salt crys.
tails strong enough to allow q man and
beast to cross the lake on foot. An
other is as round as any circle and a
lovely rose color. Its banks of salt
crystal form a setting. white as the
driven o to the water. which not
only shows all the colors from violet
to rosy red, but from which rises a
perfume as of violets. Both perfume
and color are the result of the presence
of seaweeds. the violet and the pink.
Sto"s earacne in w minutes: tooth
ache or pain of burn OF scald in five
minutes: ~hoarseness, one hour, muscle
ache, two hours: sore throat, twelve
hours-Dr. Thomas Electric Oil, mon
arch over pain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
sCHiL.I-ING'S BIG SALARY.
Crack Jockey to Receive $4,000 For
Services Coming Season.

Crack Jockey to Receive $4,000 For
Services Coming Season.
Owners of good race horses are be.
ginning to look around for crack jock
eys for next season. and, judging from
the high prices that are being offered
for retaining fee, men who want Il
high class pigskin artist will have to
pay dearly for the article. The latest
engagement of a rider is Carol Shill-
ing, who has been signed to ride for
Sam Hildreth for the coming season
at a salary of $4,000, dating from
April 1 to Nov. 80. The arrangement
is made contingent upon his being
granted a license by the Jockey club.
This action Of Hildreth places him
in a position to cope with August Bel
mont and James r. Keene for the big
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
EDIsoN's LATEST.
His New Street Car Requires No Troll,
ley Wires or Poles.

The storage battery motor for street
cars just invented by Thomas a. Edi-
son is attracting worldwide attention,
and experts who have watched the re-
cent tests declare that the inventor
has at last found the means of run
ming these vehicles cheaply without
the use Of overhead wires. The device
makes it possible to run a car 15O
miles without recharging. with steep
grades and slippery rails not affecting
its progress.
This car is twenty-six feet long and
seven feet six inches wide. 1t is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
Wrestling Game a Gold Mine
For Gotch.

Frank Gotch, the worlds
champion wrestler. drew down
more box office money last year
than Mr.. Roosevelt received for
his last years labors us presi-
dent of the United States. G0tch
claims that he earned exactly
$4,000 in the many bouts and
the theatrical engagements he
had last season,
Most Of this money WAS taken
in while he WAS travelling aboat
the western states. Particularly
in the farming districts. where
every man, woman and child is
Interested in wrestling. did Gotch
Go well. There is not q farmer
lad but would rather ~"rastle'
than do anything else.
One OF the largest farm owM-
crs in the upper Mississippi val
ley is Gotch. He has hundreds
Of acres of farm land. 1t is his
greatest ambition to become
known as the farm king of the
west. and he is now working on
a scheme Of great Dimensions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
Jockey Spencer to Ride Again.

o0SNey 0PereeT 20 T'oo 7<9dHT'
Jockey Henry Spencer, who for the
past few seasons has been riding in
Germany with excellent success. has
decided to take out a license to ride in
this country for the coming season.
Spencer is still able to do 115 pounds
and is a Jockey whose experience in
the saddle should afford him ample
opportunity. as he proposes to ride
free lance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

An attack of the grip is often followed
by a persistent cough, which to many
proves a great annoyance. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has been extern
sively used and with good success for
the relief and cure of this cough. Many
cases have been cured after all other
remedies had failed. Sold by Close g.
Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

A few minutes delay in treating some
cases of Group, even the length of time
it takes to go for a doctor often proves
dangerous. The safest way is to keep
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
house, first indication of Group give the
child a "a dose. Pleasant to take and
always cures. Sold by Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

The youngsters, five in number, are all
boys, and their education began at an
early age. The eldest are remarkable
linguists and excellent musicians.
Count and Countess de Buissert are
very popular in Washington and in
great demand at social affairs. They
have given a number Of unique enter.
tainments this winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
FIVE CLEVER BOYS.

Children of Belgium Minister Remark
able Linguists and Musicians.
No family in Washington has more
interesting or clever children than
those Of Count de Buissert, the minis
ter from Belgium, and they are great
favorites in the national capital and
known to all the prominent statesmen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

If von haven't the time to exercise
regularly, Doan's Regulets Will prevent
constipation. they induce a mild. easy,
healthful action nf the bowels with ut
gripping, ASK your druggist for them.
25c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

Most disfiguring skin eruptions,scrofu
la, pimples, rashes etc, are due to i'm
pure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters is a
cleansing blood tonic. Makes you clear
eyed, clear Drained, clear skinned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

at Frankfort, Ky. This monument
was erected from funds donated for
the purpose by the public and by spe-
cial friends of the late governor.
Money has been appropriated by
Kentucky to pay for another menu
ment which will be erected to his
memory on the %statehouse grounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

Do you know how Group can be pre-
vented? Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy as soon as the child becomes
hoarse or even after the croupy cough
appears and it will prevent the attack.
1t is also a certain cure for Group and
has never known to fail. Sold by Close
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24
GOEBEL MONUMENT.

Handsome Memorial to Late Governor
Erected at Frankfort.
Much interest is being manifested
throughout the south in the handsome
monument erected to the memory of
William Goebel in the state cemetery
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-02-24

Partisan jewelers. recently succeeded
in getting some Americans who had
cheated them. 1t is Il pity that Amer
leans couldn't get a few of the Paris
jewclrs. who are experts at cheating.