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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

There is nothing alarming in it,
though the report is interesting that
public libaries in various cities have
noticed a decrease in circulation for
1910 as compared with 1909. In Buff
falo a falling off of $4,000 volumes is
reported and a similar condition was
noted in Brooklyn. The decrease in
circulation is heaviest in fiction. There
are doubtless excellent reasons for the
subsiding interest in this class of lit
erature. One of the most potent is
probably the moving picture show. Young
American does not care to wade through
a thick volume for few thrills when they
can be better experienced and the scenes
more wildly pictured in the short period
of time required for the reeling off of a
film and for the Insignificant cost of a
nickel Another cause for the decline
of fiction in the circulating libaries
may be found in the serial publication
of "best sellers" in vastly increasing
number of newspapers and cheap maya
zines. The popular publications and the
moving picture shows combined furnish
about all of this form of mental pabulum
the average person has time or inclina-
ton to assimilate.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
HON. II. w. BRADSHAW


The name of Hon. H., w. Bradshaw
will be found in our announcement column
as a candidate for the state senate. MFR.
Bradshaw was born in our sister county of
Scott but has resided in Rankin for the
past rs years He is well known through
out the entire county and state having
served as a member of the House of Rep
resentative in 100000. His service in the
state Legislature was most satisfactory
to his constituency and, no doubt his
many friends will again give him strong
support in his present candidacy. For
sometime past Mr.. Bradshaw has been en-
gagged in lecture work for the F. E. and
c. U. of Mississippi. Mr.. Bradshaw is
citizen of Pelahatchie, having farm
near that town. If his candidacy is sue
cessful he will prove to be faithful and
wide-awake servant in the upper house Of
our legislature.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
Thrift COMMISSION aNEcURES.

The tariff board bill as finally passed
by the house provides for commission
of five members, not more than three to be
Of the same political party. The term of
appointed shall be for terms of two, three,
four five and six years respectively, to
be designated by the president, who shall
also designate the member to be chairman,
che salary of the latter. to be $500
The present tariff board will expire by
Limitation on the goth of June next What
fhe present board can or will accomplish
is equally nebuleus.
Six nice fat sinecures are created, and
there is no limit whatever to the amount
that the board may expend in securing
information on matters to be considered
IN the revision of the tariff and submitting
the same to congress for its action. But
congress always has had this information,
and upon it since Republican dominance
has fixed exorbitant rates. 1t will de-
pend upon who is in power. If congress
were 10 continue Republican andtheboard
recommended reduced schedules it would
be about as effective as a flea biting
hippcpotamus. If congress were Demo-
cratic and the board recommended increas-
ed duties, upon its scientific" compilations,
IT'S recommendations would be laughed out
Of court.
AS pointed out by Champ Clark in the
debate. the whole scheme is idiotic. That
some of the Democratic members voted
for it is explained by the fact that the
next house will be Democratic and will see
TO it that there will be three Democratic
members on the board who shall be real
Democrats. And no matter, even then,
what the board will recommend or report,
the house will proceed to immediate down
ward tariff revision. The board will be
simply number of Office holders at fat
salaries who can junket over the United
States at will and blow the peoples money
It's work, in the very nature of things,
~zp never be of much value.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
BELMONT MYERS.

In this issue appears the announcement
of Mr.. belmont Myers, candidate for
the Office of county treasurer. Mr.. Myers
is we'll known in this county, being born
and reared here. He made the race for
county treasurer four years ago, and was
in the second primary. Considering the
strength of his candidacy at that time,
and having been urged to enter the con-
test again, Mr.. Myers feels safe in an
nouncing his candidacy. He will not be
able to make house-to-house canvass, as
he is one-armed and has to use his other
arm in making living, so takes this
method of laying his claims before you
and respectfully asks your vote and in
huence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
OLD NEGROES AMBUSHED
CONTINUED from Ist page

the afternoon when she, was discovered
by her son, who had been searching for
her The discovery was made by their
son who had been working nearby and
was returning to his home. He was going
down the road when he saw the mule
still standing where 1t had been stopped
by the placing OF the bush across the
road, and drawing nearer he saw lying
in the road in a pool of blood the corpse
of his father, old Nelse. The young negro,
frightened at the sight and unable to I'M
derstand what had happened, ran home
and reported what he had seen to his
sister. They, grabbing gun, returned
to the scene of the crime, and by means
of the biood-trail, succeeded in finding
their mother. After discovering their
mother, who was then suffering much
agony, they came to Brandon to notify
officers and to secure physician for their
mother.
Sheriff White, after being notified OF
the crime, phoned to Gov. Noel to immedi-
ately send the dogs from the county farm
in order to run down the assassians. Blu.
when the sheriff, accompanies by a doctor,
reached the scene of the crime, they found
that the old negress was still alive to tell
the story ofthe attack She tells that she
saw two negroes near the roadside and
saw them raise their guns and fire the ia
tai shots. Her view was unobstructed
and she identifies the assassians as Major
Hobson and Lige Hubbard, two negro
men upon whom suspicion of the dyna-
- sr.%1 he
time prior, had already been placed Sher-
if White Immediately made arrests of
these two negroes, who are now lodged
I'm the county Jail charged with the muir
der of Nelse Moore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

The wonders of aviation are becoming
almost commonplace, but it is hardly seven
years since the Wright brothers proved
the possibility of aerial navigation in
heavier-than-a machines. For three
years after that they were practically
the only two men in the world performing
daring and unheard of feats of aviation
Today there are over 500 of those bird
men using great number of different
types of machines, nearly all spring from
the original Wright principle. The won
ders they have performed are perhaps
the greatest since electricity first came into
general USE When it is considered that
all this has been accomplished in the
short space of time of about four years it
is not too much to expect the perfection
of the aeroplane for normally safe pas
senger traffic within the next few years
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
D. B. WARD.

Mr.. D. B. Ward authorizes the News
to announce his candidacy for the office
of circuit clerk, subject to the August
primary. AS county treasurer, Mr.. Ward
has served for the past term to the salts
faction of all. Thinking that his knowl-
edge of county affairs warrants his can
didacy, he asks your support for the cir
cult clerk Office. Mr.. Ward, who is a
citizen of Pelahatchie, is known as a NOR
al, honest and upright citizen and will
doubtless receive strong support in his
present candidacy. We recommend his
claims to the voters.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
P. B. BERRY.


In our encouragement column will be
found. the name of Mr.. P. B. Berry, who
again seeks the Office of supervisor OF
beat one. Capt. Berry is at present serving
as member of the board of supervisors
from beat and asks your vote for the
same place again. 1t is generally con-
ceded that Capt. Berry has done as much
or more for his beat as any man who has
held that Office Road building has been
his speciality. The roads in beat are
better than any in this county, and they
have been made so through the efforts of
Capt. Berry AT all times he has had
the interests of his beat at heart and has
given that beat full and faithful service.
If returned to the county councils, he will
give entire satisfaction as heretofore.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
NO SHIP SUBSIDY.

The ship subsidy measure, che of
Mr. Taft's pet policies, seems doomed
to defeat, as it should be. 1t is meet
ing with strenuous opposition and its ad-
vocates have failed utterly to show any
good reason why the taxpayers of the
United. States should be forced to 20 into
their pockets for hundred million dol
lars every year for the benefit of mail
contractors who are filled with the patri-
otto longing to fly "Old Glory" between
this country and South America--for a
consider alton.
The evidence cropping out indicating
that the ship subsidy promoters have not
hescitated at bribery in their efforts to
create an artificial public sentiment ia
vorable to their scheme is not conducive
to increased enthusiasm over the project
among those who have no special interest
to serve or private axe to grind.
Nobody questions that an increased
trade with South America would be
highly desirable. But it is not to be
gained by ship subsidies. For one thing.
American manufacturers must learn to
pack their goods as the South Americans
want them packed This seemingly trif-
ling requirement is one that we have re-
garded carelessly and the Germans scrup-
ulously, and as a result the Germans have
got the business. Then, sensible revision
of our navigation laws is essential before
the United States will ever resume its
once proud eminence as seafaring
nation The people of the United States
would like to see reforms along this line.
But they will never consent to the ship
subsidy scheme for the enrichment of the
few at the expense of the many.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

Gov. Plaisted, Names new Demo-
cratic chief executive, in recent in
terview said: "The young men of Maine
and the rest of the country won't be slaves
of parties as their fathers have been.
That was the one nationally significant
feature of the Maine election-the promise
of successful future for American gov
eminent in Maine and out of it. The
young men Of the country can't be deliv-
cred; every party will have to make good
its promise to keep their support. Solid
states will get more and pore uncommon
in the next few years." A great truth
we'll put, as shown by the recent cleo
TONS About the only state which hung
on to the old regime and the old bosses
was Pennsylv ania; but the leaven is work
ing here too, and emancipation is but
matter of time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
GEO. S. WARE.

In the proper place of this weeks issue
will be found the announcement of Geo.
S. Ware for representative from Rankin
county in the Mississippi Legislature. Mr..
Ware is young man born in the neigh
boring county of Smith. He is an honest,
sober and conscientious Christian gentle
man and in every way competent to NIL
the Office that he seeks at the hands of the
people of this county. He has been a
citizen of this county for several years
and is thoroughly familiar with her every
need and if he is elected he will make a
true and faithful servant for the people.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
HON. TALLY HESLEP.

In this issue of the News appears the
name of Hon. Tally Heslep, candidate for
county attorney. Mr.. Heslep is bril-
liant young lawyer of Pelahatchie and well
fitted to fiji the office of county prosecuting
attorney. His practice in the county
courts and general knowledge of county
affairs provide the qualifications for the
Office he seeks. If elected, he will no
doubt render good service in seeing that
our laws are properly executed and Of
Tenders brought to justice.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

Is there really nothing new under the
sun? Here comes Prof. Jane Fales, direc-
tor of the department of textiles and cloth,
ing of the Teachers College, Columbia
University, and declares that false hair is
not modern invention and that rats
were worn by Egyptian women 5000
years B. c. So our cherished illusions
are put to smash by the iconoclast scientist
1t now remains for someone to prove that
the hobble skirt and balloon pants were
common articles of apparel with the blush
ing maidens of the stone age and that
rolling pins and sad irons were used then
as now for tanning refractory husbands
But letus hope not That would destroy
the last vestige Of our claim to originally.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
Plain, Miss, Feb. 2, 1911.

Plain, Miss, Feb. 2, 1917.
Mr.. Joe Flowers,
Brandon, Miss.
Dear Friend
NV attention has been called to an
article in your paper relative to my en-
tering the race for representative in the
lower house of the legislature. | beg
space in your columns to thank the friend
or friends who were SO kind and compli-
mehtary, and to say that | feel very
grateful, to them for the manner in which
thew have expressed themselves. 1t has
always been my purpose to assist, in every
way way possible the advancement of our peo17
ME. but had not thought of serving them
in a political way, therefore | shall ask
them for time in which to deliberate the
matter before responding to their esteemed
call. c
With best wishes to the VOTERS,
/ remain very truly,
EDGAR MISTERFELDI
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
TO THE VOTERS OF RANKIN CCUN.
ATY

While it is too early to commence a
canvass of the county, wish to an
nounce that | will be a candidate for
state senator for this district, composed
of the counties of Smith and Rankin, and
as Rankin is entitled to name the senator
for the ensuing term her voters will Sc
lect the nominee.
AT the proper time | will address the
people at various places throughout the
county and will be glad to state my po-
sition on matters of public interest. The
working of convicts, state and county, on
the public highways and the repeating OF
the Agricultural Lien law, (the land
lords lien to remain as at presently will
be two measures | will advocate on the
stump, as have been doing privately and
through the public press for several years.
Asking a careful consideration of my
claims
Very Respt,
D. M. MAYERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
G.. W. WHITE

Mr.. @. w. White announces himself
as a candidate for assessor of this county.
Mr.. White is at present sheriff of the
county, having served in this position for
a number of years. His experience as
sheriff and tax collector of Rankin county
fits him to ably discharge the duties of
assessor His knowledge of county lands
and taxes will make him, if elected to the
Office he desires, competent assessor.
His past record as county official is
clean; his character as citizen and
man above rcproach; and the people
can rest assured that if his candidacy is
successful, the duties of assessor will
be satisfactorily discharged. 1t goes with
out saying Mr.. White will receive a
strong support throughout the county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
/. p. RUSSELL.

Mr. l. p Russell announces his candi-
dacy for the Office of tax assessor subject
to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Mr.. Russell is well known throughout the
country, having been born and reared near
here, and having served as tax assessor
twenty years ago. He has been deputy
surveyor for eight years and is well up
on all land matters, which is very ne
cessary qualification for filling the Office
he seeks. He believes that if elected, he
can fill the office of county tax assessor
to the satisfaction of all and respectfully
solicits your vote.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
G.. W. benson.

Mr.. G. w. benson announces himself
as a candidate for the office of county
treasurer, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primaries MIR. benson is at pres
ent serving as supervisor from beat 8,
in which position he has rendered good
service to his people and proved himself
a trustworthy official Mr.. benson is
we'll known throughout the county, his
family being among the first of Rankin
settlers. He is an honest, intelligent citi-
zen and if elected to the Office ne seeks
will prove an efficient and satisfactory
county officer.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

A Japanese admiral discovered some
ideas on the propriety of terrifying the
Panama canal and forthwith took his pen
in hand and spilled some ink through the
press. The mikado heard about it and
now the admiral has been called back to
Japan to do some explaining and listen
to sundry curtain lectures. 1t is not stated
if this admiral affected the same brand
which caused another American admiral
to make that '1ast drop of blood" speech
at London banquet some time ago, but
both have had first hand information by
this time that the business of naval
officer is running his ship and not wading
into the realms of diplomacy.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
COL. D. M. MAYERS.

The News takes pleasure this week ir
presenting the name of Col. D. M. May
ers as a candidate for the state senate.
Col. Mayors needs no introduction to the
people of Rankin county, he having lived
here for a number of years. He has
been connected with nearly all movements
for the betterment of this county and her
people, and if elected to the senate OF
Mississippi will no doubt, serve we'll her
every interest. He is heightened, clean
citizen, well equipped by education and
past training TO represent this county ir
the upper house of the state legislature
We recommend Col. Mayors to the con.
sideration of the voters.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
T. E. THERRELL.

Mr.. Thomas E. T'herreIl, of beat one
offers himself as candidate for super
visor of his district.
Mr.. Therrell has served his people in
the capacity of constable for II or IS
wears, and is as well known as any man
in the beat and probably understands the
duties of supervisor as well as any man
who has never served in that capacity
IF elected will bend all his energies in
the service of the people.
His announcement is subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
L. W. ELLIS.

The News carries the name Of MFR
l. w. Ellis, announcing his candidacy
for the Office of county tax assessor, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries. Mr.. Ellis is well-known citizen
of Florence and will make strong cam
didate. He has been deputy assessor in
beat 1 for a number of years and is well
fitted for the office he seeks. Mr.. Ellis
is clean, heightened gentleman in every
respect and if elected will make salts
factory and efficient official. He has many
friends in Rankin county who will give
him large vote in August The News
takes pleasure in presenting his claims to
voters.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
STATEMENT.

Showing the condition of the Rankin
County Bank, of Brandsn, Mississippi,
on February EST. 1917.
Published by direction of Chapter IL
of Mississippi Code of 1906.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts on per-
sonal endorsements, real estate
or collateral securities -. $63oo7.z5
Oyerdrafts :. =. :. I3,75z.49
Banking House, Furniture and
Fixtures :. :. o,4o7.9s
Due from other Banks :. :. 83,r36.8K
Cash ON Hand :. :. :. :. :. :. II,4S4.SS
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

I'm safe hands. He has for long time
served his community as a good citizen,
and now for the first time he asks for an
Office. The News unhesitatingly says that
he is worthy the honor an election at the
hands of the people 70 this important office
will bestow.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
K. Il. WARWICK.

The News this week announces the cam
didacy of Mr.. T. A. Warwick for the
office of County Treasurer. Rankin coun-
ty has no better citizens than Mr.. War
wick. He is fully qualified for the du-
ties of the Office to which he aspires. and,
if elected, the funds Of the county will be
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
FARMERS, CONFERENCE.

February II, at Colored Industrial
School, One mile east of Comedy. One
mile west of Cato. Come and hear the
government agent tell about the boil wee
vii Prof Caldwell, white gentleman
from Louisiana, win talk on industrial
education. Remember the date, Tuesday
before the third Sunday in February. If
it rains then Friday before the fourth
Sunday.
L. C. JONES, Prin.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

Total :. =. $7o,42I.o 6
l, !. Luther Singletary, Cashier, Citizens
Bank, of Florence, Mississippi, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true, and
exact statement of the Assets and LA
bilitie. of said Bank on the day and date
named therein, as shown by the books OF
same
+. LUTHER SINGLETARY.
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a
Mayor in and for Florence, the county
of Rankin, Mississippi, this, the and day
of February, 1871.
R. G. BERRY.
Mayor.
Examined and found correct
E. ]. SMITH, Auditor.
This the grid day of February, 1871.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

That New York man who is being sued
for rs years board bill would make a
fortune by establishing correspondence
school and explaining his standof system
in series of lessons by mail.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
STATEMENT.

Showing the condition of the Citizens
Bank, of Florence, Mississippi, on Feb
ruary, n9IE
Published by direction of Chapter II
of Mississippi Code of 1906.
RESOURCES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
STATEMENT

Showing the condition of the Brandon
Bank of Brandon. Mississippi. on Feb
ruary.. rst., ror1.
Published bv direction of CHAPTER IA of
M;ss;ssinn; Code of 1000.
leans and Discounts on ner-
sonal' endorsements real estate
~ collateral securities S17o761.o4
Overdrafts Ao7s.7o
Stocks and Bonds. 100000
RANKING House Furniture and
Fixtures A.6ro.s4
D,. from other Ranks ~ ooooS
Cash ~ band S7ooIs
Toto, S,,S oS7 40
LIABIIITIES.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09

JOS. j. FLOWERS. Editor
Entered at the postoffice as Sec
Ond class mail matter.
Official Organ of Rankin County
Subscription 500 per year
ANNOUNCEMENTS;
The Brandon News is authorized
10 announce the following subject
10 the action of the Democratic
primaries:
Fer State Senator
H. w. BRADSHAW.
d. M. MAYERS.
K0r Representative
G. S. WARE.
For District Attorney
HON. j. R. EAST.
FOx County Attorney
w. E. MCINTYRE.
TALLY HESLEP.
For Superintendent of Education
HARVEY H. BULLOCK
]. H. O'NEAL.
For Chancery Clerk
B. A. CLARK.
L. S. MAY.
JNO. A. GAYDEN.
S. H. STAPLETON.
d. B. WARD.
FOR Circuit Clerk
R.D. McRAE.
SCOTT d. DONNELL.
JAMES A. COX.
]. A. LINDSEY.
r. E. BARNETT.
r. F. BROWN.
zFOr County Treasurer
d. M. ROBBINS.
R. A. WARWICK.
BELMONT MYERS.
G. W. benson.
For sheriff
GEO. R. OWEN.
H. o. WELSH.
JNO. C. ATKINS.
FOR Tax Assessor
ROBT. L. CHAPMAN.
L. W. ELLIS.
c. W. WHITE.
|. P. RUSSELL.
For Supervisor Beat T.
T. E. THERRELL.
P. B. BERRY. =
For Supervisor Beat p
j. J. DANIELS.
For Supervisor, Beat 3
C. FITZHUGH.
]. B. WORLEY
]. B. WILLIAMSON
'FOx Supervisor Beat s.
H. c. PATRICK.
N H. NASH.
R A. KENNEDY
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1911-02-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Brandon News is authorized
to announce the following subject
10 the action of the Democratic
primaries: