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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

pretty we'll to the w1ndward of the bulk of the
decoys with just enough of them around 1t to
hide it from birds coming down on the head; and
in getting In we pick way carefully through
tbs decoys and step from the skif well over to-
ward the center, not to get any water in
thS boxes On the deck of the box have II
iron decoys that are cut off on the bottom, SO as
10 loom up higher than those the water, and
these distribute around, heads to the wind.
to make the box lay level We each have rub
Der cloth and old sweater to lie on, and a
cloth-covered rubber pillow for our heads Ad-
justing these comfortably, load our guns
cock them and place them against the side on
our right hand, taking care to keep at least two
inches Of the barrels over the end of the box, so
that in case of accidental discharge there will
be hole blown In the box. Long experience
in battery shooting has taught me that the long
er the barrels of gun are, the safer 1t Is, and
heartily recommend 80 inch barrels.
Being all ready to lie down, with only our eyes
above the level of the water and await the COM
ing of our quarry. Two men with sharp eyes can
keep a pretty thorough watch, except just be-
hind them, and birds coming from that quarter
generally swing of to one side or the other OF
the stool SO that they can set their wings and
light among the decoys headed up to the wind
You, as the guest of honor, are in the lefthand
box and just as the is rising see bunch
of brant coming in over the beach from the
ocean where they have been roosting. If they
are headed in our direction, and / think they
will pass near enough to our stool, we lie
very close, and occasionally I call them; but the
moment they see the stool-and you can always
tells this, because they give sort of dart up In
the air and, If they are coming in, settle down
again headed toward us-I make no further calls,
but say to you: They coming in on your
side Lie perfectly still until / say Now!' and
then give it to them"
1t is one of the most inspiring sights in the
world to see bunch Of these lordly birds head
ed for the stool, and great many people are
deceived as to the distance they are off, on ac-
count of their great size often losing chance
by raising too quickly. ! watch them with one
eye above the edge of the box as they set their
wings and come gracefully to the stool, and when
they are in good range, say: Nov! Let's
try em!" and sit up with our guns in our
hands and fire. AS they are on your side and
headed up to windward, you will get the best
show, because must shoot at the tail Of the
bunch and will not have good chance to
catch double as you. You count my
killing right and left however, and as my second
bird starts to fall see you have three down.
Wei DONE my friend We are not going to
be skunked today. There are five ofthem, any
way"
We both reload our guns, and take my cap
in my hand and swing 1t until see an answering
signal from the Macy This means that they are
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

tro1nDles and Worries and come with down to
kill some brant. 1t is halfpast o'clock and
Icqh up from my desk and see my fathers sm1l-
ing face he EaYs: Come, Buster it is time
to start" In moment have put on my coat
and hat and we are on oar way to the Wall street
entrance of the subwky, rs happy ever two
schooboys starting o. a holiday were. We meet
you on the platform, and relieve you OF your
bag gun lard Brooklyn train. We
change at Atlantic avenue to Sthe Lorg Island
train, and at Jamaica, where we change
once more to the local steam rain and while
away the next hour in swapping stalres. The
train stops at Babylon, and pile out on the
platform and into the dilapidated hack that
takes down to the dock AS it is early in the
season and the days have not yet shortened
enough to make it impossible for us to reach
our destination before dark the Macy is awaiting
us, anchored just off the dock, and we see our
good George coming off in the little skif to speed
lily set on board
AS you board the skif you will not have to ask
George, Are there any birds?" for he will say:
"Brant? Why, there's 100000 of the cusses in
Cedar Island cove. Well have some O. them crit
tiers, and don't you forget it." Captain Andrew
greets US with CHEEKY Good day, gentlemen"
as reach his side, and you enter the cabin
to find upon the table a pleasant welcome in the
shape of generous drink for each Of us. My
fathers hearty toast "Glad to you on board.
sir" makes you feel at home at
We promptly lay aside our 'store clothes" and
don our old shooting things as the men get the
anchor up and hoist the sail, and soon in
the cockpit enjoying the fresh air. Our progress
is slow and stately, due to the fotilla behind us,
but we have only about four miles to go. Notice
now the third member Of our crew, a big, tall,
fair-haired with smile that never comes
of This is Ansel newcomer to the Macy in
comparison with the skipper, for Ansel has been
with us only 20 years. He is very important
parsonage for he is the engineer, chef, mate gen
eral utility man and fun-maker for us ALL Hark
There is his voice now calling to dinner.
You sit down before a smoking leg of lamb and
dishes of vegetables with an appetite to which
you have been a stranger for long time and
eat and eat Of the good things before you until
you are astonished at yourself Topping off with
some of thu chefs famous pudding, and helping
yourself to good cigar from the box on the
centerboard trunk you content. take the
wheel to let the men go below to eat their dinner.
and by the time they have finished arrive at
the place where we viii test out the battery in the
morning.
At ten o'clock we turn into our berths ready for
an early call to breakfast At four o'clock we are
called, and by the time we are dressed the break
fast is piping hot on the table. We hurry through
meal to let the men eat theirs, and while
they fixing out the battery and stool. we
take bit of nap.
The skipper calls Ms when he sees the men
have the stool nearly ali out, and you and put
on our sweaters and dark coat, take our guns
and shells. and get into the skin. to be rowed to
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
TO DRAW AND HOLD TRADE

Most of u.s." said Mr.. Shoveton, "are looking out
for ourselves; I think we'll all admit that The
trouble with most of is that we don't do this
intelligently; we are always thinking of ourselves
and our own interest only; and that's where we
slip cog Let me ILLUSTRATED
st buy fruit to carry home; I've done that for.
WE'LL good many years. and for long time
bought around in various places. Then one day
some years ago stopped at a store where liked
the looks of the fruit and where as noticed mo-
nent later, the paper bags were a little heavier
than those had been accustomed to find.
.sAnd when this dealer had put the fruit In one OF
these bags he didn't simply twist the neck OF II
and hand 1t over to me in form inconvenient
to carry He folded the top Of the bag over and
rolled it down to form handle-a grip piece; and
then he tied this bundle around securely with
twire, thus making 1t up altogether into bundle
that was secure and handy to carry.
'Of course liked all that, and found that he
always did up his packages SO putting on some
times wood and wire handle but always he made
the package secure and handy for me. He had
some thought for me, and I've been buying of him
ever since; and Ii he should move I'd follow him
Il would go out Of my way to trade with him.
sThe moral is this: Any small storekeeper. Il
his goods are right, build up trade and hold
it and increase 1t If he has the intelligence and the
human quality that prompts him faithfully to con.
slider not himself alone but as well the wants and
interests Of his customers"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
THE DRUGGIST knew
FROM EXPERIENCE

have been selling DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root for the past three years and those
Of my customers who buy it, speak ia
vorably regarding it. ] have used it in
my own family with good results, and I
believe the preparation has great curative
value. You may use this as you like.
Very respectfully,
@. B. RUPE 4. SON,
By @. B. Rupe, Mgr.
Seymour, Texas.
Personally appeared before me this
10Th day of July, 1909, G. B. Rupe, Drug
gist, who subscribed the above statement
and made oath that the same IL true In
substance and in fact.
r. C. JAMES,
J. p. and Ex-Oficio.
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. 5oVzfz IN AaHz II

Now we lie close and they come sl.aie -, hou.
stool If I were to flop even once al'oA a
seen the stool, they would be OH hhe q ST. 49,
it is Just here that the science OF using Tue NY
per means so much. This time they neau ~ - -
my side and when I give the word, we Hle' you -
kill two. while / am lucky enough to douDle VIII
each barrel When George arrives with tne sAin
and we tell him II are down, he smiles all over
call to George to bring father down Wnen ne
comes out to pick up again, for your day Wouio
not be complete without an hour or two In the pox
with that peerless sportsman who Is today, at the
age of IT. one of the best shots have ever SEEN
We kill again, and George comes down with Ia
Their AS get into the boat father steps into the
box with agility equal to mine, and leave you 10
an enjoyment that has been the dearest privilege
Of my life. We have scarcely reached the Macy
when you swing again, and take up the glasses
to watch with interest your good work
AS noontime comes get the Macy underway
and drop down to the box, to reward you with
cocktail when you come aboard, and have all ready
a smoking lunch of Anseps best. After lunch we
take turns in the battery, and. when the time
comes to take up, we count a row OF brant along
the washer and find 80. We return to Babylon In
ample time for you to catch your train, and we do
not let you go until you promise to come again.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
IF YOU HAVE A SICKLY
YOUNGSTER TRY THIS FREE

little stomach muscles. will Immediately
correct the trouble.
This is not alone our opinion but that
of Mrs. N. H. Mead of Freeport, Kans.,
whose granddaughter has been taking 1t
successfully and of Mrs. J. r. Whiting
of Lena, Wis, who gives 1t to her children
and takes 1t herself 1t is sold in fifty
cent and one dollar bottles at every
drug store, but If you want to test 1t In
your family before you buy 1t send your
address to DR.. Caldwell and he will for
ward supply free Of charge.
For the free sample address DR.. W. B.
Caldwell. 201 Caldwell building. Month
cello, Ill.
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Successful Life Work.

HE has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often, and loved
much; who has gained the respect Of
intelligent men and the love Of little
children; who has filed his niche
and accomplished his task; who left
the world better than he found II,
whether by an improved poppy, q
perfect poem or a rescued soul; who
has never lacked appreciation. OF
earth's beauty or failed to express It;
who has always looked for the best
in others, and given the best he had;
whose life was an inspiration; whose
memory a benediction. Preside
Schurman.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
COULD NOT STAND SUFFERING
FROM SKIN ERUPTION

IT have been using Cuticura Soap
and CutiGura Ointment for the past
three months and am glad to say
that they cured me of a most annoy
Ing skin eruption. 1t began by my no
ticing red blotches appearing on my
face and scalp. Although they were
rather disfiguring, did not think any
thing of them until they began to get
scaly and dry and to itch and burn
until could not stand the suffering.
Then I began to use different soap,
thinking that my old kind might be
hurting me, but that didn't seem to do
any good. went to two different doc
tors but neither seemed to relieve me
any. I lost many nights sleep In con-
tinual scratching, sometimes scratch
ing till I drew the blood on my face
and head. Then I started in to use
the Cuticura Remedies and In two
months I was entirely relieved Of that
awful pest. I am SO delighted over
my cure by Cuticura Remedies that I
shall be glad to tell anybody about
It," (Signed) @. M. Mcfarland, 221
West 18th St., New York City, Oct. s,
1910.
Cuticura Soap (25c) and Cuticura
Ointment (50c) are sold throughout
the world Send to Potter Drug 6
Chem. Corp, sole props, 1876 Column
bus Ave-, Boston, for free book on
skin and scalp diseases and their
treatment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

to come down in the skiff and pick up
our game.
There are three things Of great i'm
portance in battery shooting; the
first is to be able to kill when the
bird is in range, the second to be
able to call, and the third to know
how to use the Hopper" Naturally
the query rises to your lips, What 10
a 1opper?" It is bundle of WORKOUT
mittens, tied together with bit OF
string, that I keep in my hand as we
lie In wait for the game, and 1t Is
used to attract the attention OF birds
that are passing too far away to see
the stool. AS l am about to explain
the use of the queer contrivance, see
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

The family with young children that Is
without sickness in the house now and
then Is rare, and so 1t is important that
the head of the house should know what
to do in the little emergencies that arise.
A child with a serious ailment needs a
doctor, 1t Is true. but in the majority of
instances, as any doctor knows. the child
suffers from some intestinal trouble,
usually constipation.
There is no sense in giving 1t q pill or
a remedy containing an opiate, nor is
flushing of the bowels to be always rec
commended Rather give 1t a small dose
Of q mild, gentle laxative tonic like DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. which, BY. clean
ing out the bowels and strengthening the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
Letter 20
DR.. Kilmer b Co
BinEhamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For Yc

Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do For Yon
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also receive
q booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
10 Mennonite Minister.

Miss Anna ]. Allebach Is the first
woman to be elected minister of the
Mennonite church in this country, al
though there are two women In Hol-
land acting in that capacity. She Is
president Of the New York University
Philosophical society. Her ordination
took place on January Is in Philadel
phia.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

q UullCA Va "a oAs
leading through the
bay to the north OF
us, about a mile
away. If they keep
their present course
they will pass US
without seeing our
stool. Something
must be done to at
tract their atten-
ton. Quickly | flop
the topper up above
the level of the box
two or three times.
carefully watching
for any sign that
the birds have no
ticed something. Il
there is no Sucn
sign, I flop again.
All, this time they
have seen it, for
they rise in the air
and head toward us.
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feet long, and consists of one large
room with four wide berths, and toll
let room and a kitchen on either side
of the centerboard, at the forward
end.
Father named the boat Macy, after
an old friend, and has had her con-
dnuously in commission since she was
launched; and Andrew Sammis, her
first captain, is still in charge-a bit
gray now, but still the same careful
and trustworthy skipper as of yore.
With the opening of the ducking sea-
son in October she goes into what we
call winter commission, and when the
end of the season comes around she
Is hauled out, thoroughly overhauled
and prepared for the summer work.
A few years ago we built an overhang
Ing stern on her and installed gaso-
line engine. so that we are no longer
the slaves OF the wind god. The
'Macy's Baby as the stoolboat that
carries the battery is called, is al
ways at her stern, and this, with the
addition of two skiffs and one or more
dinkies for use in the ice, makes quite
formidable tow for the old boat.
When we have more than a day or
two to spend in the quest for the
willy duck, We send the Macy out early
to get a good place, and have a cat
boat meet us at the dock to sail over
to her Generally we catch a train
that arrives at Babylon at half-past
three o'clock, and we reach the dock
ten minutes afterwards.
Lay aside for a few moments your
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

Garfield Tea purifes the blood, cleansea
the system, clears the complexion, eradh
Gates disease and promotes Good Health.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

Intervention in love is equivalent to
q declaration Of war.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

Inconsistency often means those
deeds in another which / only half
understand.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

ONLY ONE "sROMO oUININE."
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINH. Look fo9
The signature Of e. w. GROVE. Used the World
over 70 Cure o Cold in One Day. Csc.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

the battery. The
battery, or box"
as it is more often
termed, Is set
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
Consulted Him Oft,

Mrs. Benham-Health Is wealth.
Benham-At the rate you have the
doctor you ought to "get rich quick"
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09
hIs LIaht.

His Light.
Ella-He says that l am the light
Of his life.
Stella-Thats gas.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-03-09

HIRTY years ago this
spring my wise father
built a fiat-bottomed sloop,
As feet long on the keel
and II feet wide, with
an enclosed cabin that has
square windows instead OF
portfolios, and a head
room of six feet all over
a. rbie cabin Ia 81
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-09-18

of cpmnon stock The incorporators
ARE sBeecfcr ii Ward ot Fnirinonts
sMInn, Efillapi lI.; Shaw. oi Gri1nelL
hi. charles ". scnle, John Z. Carey
and Ethel e. Iathaway. of Webster
The Ds lond 8Lumb Der COMPANY; sof
siParkersburg, W. Va 10 manufacture
operate saw mills, and doSl
Wholesale lumber business. Author
lied capital, s25. 900. Incorporators:l
e. ". Bonner and Lotto X. 3 DINNER.
OF Marietta. o.; William Rogers, =.
n. Rogers and E, A. Duncan, Of Cow
en-, y ". Va II, ia sIs
IS Z. NJ. Zinn company, of Rowlesburg,
Nv. Vs., to !conductsa general ,mercan.
file business. authorized capital, So
moo. Incorporators: i. NJ. zinn; of
Rowlesburg; a. D. linn and H. u.
,zlnn. OF Tunnelton. WA, b
Shelton College and Conservatory
of,Muslc, Of St. :.-ibans, W. Va, to pro.
mote education and teach music.
Authorized capital. $4,000, Incorpo-
.rators: W. G.. Miller and Al T. Mil.
Ter, OF St. Adams; A.sA. Miller, S. X.
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TRUSTEES SALE

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cock, Trustees; by. John ,, Watson.
dated July goth, 1sllo(, and recorded In
the clerks Office OF tho County Court
Of Taylor county, West Virginia. in
Deed Of Trust Book n, page So. and
also in the clerks office, OF the Coun.
~ Court Of Marion county. in Deed!
Of Trust Book number %, page 35b,
to secure unto the First National
Rank OF Grafton, Grafton, West Wiz
ginia, Bank OF Morgnntown, Morgan.
town. West Virginia. First National
Bank Of Newburg. Newburg. West
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5Jso.su.,A M.

: IL A
81 sPARKERSBURG-5O ION next Wednes-
day, and Thursday. there will be heIn
I'm Huntington the twenty.third annual
convention Of the Grand Council OF
the Junior Order. OF United American
Mechanics. The session will be held
IN the SBroh hall at Ninth and Third
avenue and n large number OF dele
gates will attend the meeting. There
are today more than 2Op councils In
!, the State,
/, Timetables auxiliary to. this order
Daughters Of: America. will also con
duct their annual meeting while the
master body is in session and VIII
i!meet in the j. O. Q. +. hall ut Third
! avenue and Tenth street.
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ATRNT ON WE ss1 aIIR G q kl
IEaiiisr and ii. ". Miner, Of Oak I'M

EMilier and w, w. Miller. OF OAK inn.
Viva. &;
K Enreka Orchard company of sIlocres
Btietd, IL, to- plant and Oh;
cbards In Hardy connty. Authorized
capital, $4,000. interpretations: Or.
EH.s D. Gamble and Floyd B. Matthias
bof Mooreaeld. ". Va; =. M. Baker
John IA. aiisheselli and Seth: A. Allen,
Hof Waynesboro Pa. ~
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MEpAIsro AT THE: GRAND.
Fredrik the Great. Worlds Renowned
Magician, the Largest and gMosey
Spectacular Show u Magic y %
y and Illusion Ever Shown s,Nt. :.

Spectacular Show 81 Masle 'lIo2
and Illusion Ever Shown nilA I: !.
many Country. . y. .3S,S
The coming engagement OF Fredrik !
he Great will be received with a I
great deal Of pleasure by: the theatre.
going people of Fairmont, for 1t not
only assures them OF a change from
the line Of comedy. music and drama
which has held the boards for so long
but viii give them an opportunity Of
witnessing demonstration Of the
mystic art that viii. prpbab!y never pc
seen again for many years. sFredrlk
the, .Great;i is recognized l the world
over ms being the. greatest magician
now before the public and also recog-
nzed as the only logical successor TO
the once illustrious Hermann. Fred.
rln the Great will introduce many new
startling and sensational Illusions
which have never before been seen In
this country and his tricks are almost
all now and a great many Of them or
jginal. Since the OPENING OF the sea
son Fredrils the Great has been re-
ccived by record breaking houses for
his reputation as a magician has pre-
cedcd him and he is acknowledged to
be the master OF tho art and the king
Of wizards. AS he will be here for
only one night Thursday, September
2l, II. will be advisable for those want
ing good seats to procure their tick
els rs early as possible. for we are ex
pecting a demand for standing room
on The night that he ia with us.