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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
REMARKABLE FAMILY REUNION

j. w. Wells, substantial farmer
of Germantown, Tenn, has just re-
turned from remarkable family. re-
union in Oktibbeha county, Miss.
Mr.. Wells is one of the eighteen chill
dren of S. M. and Drucill Wells, his
mother having been a Miss Melton,
also a prominent family in Otibbeha
county. Four brothers and three sis
tiers are living, the oldest Mrs. Mar
gaIet Mccain, of Oktibbeha county,
being sighty-six years of age. She
has ten children living. At the big
family reunion there were 250 de-
scendants ofthess eighteen children in at
tendance. In making his trip through
the old territory Mr.. Wells found that
he had living 1856 nephews and nieces
and 210 grandnephews and grandneices.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17

The editor sat III his easy chair,
lighting his pipe on his auburn hair.
A halo shone over his face SO fair, but
his knees were out and his feet were
bare. And he sang a song both sad
and sweet, while the flies died all
around his feet, for he had no grut
in his shop to eat, and the ground
was covered with snow and sleet.
Now what in the world was the mar
to do? He had eaten the paste and
swallowed the glue: he hadn't {
drink, and he hadn't chew, ant
while he stared his whiskers grew. =
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
LET THE SOUTH ALONE. ;

: Congressman William r. Hearst, Of
New York, who is a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the presi-
dency, when asked what he thoug lit
of the race question in the south said
''Let the south alone, she can take
care of the race question without any
interference on the part of the NORTH -
Hearst is the kind of man for the
democrats of the south to support fer
the nomination.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
Through line to Gulfp ort, Miss
The Newport of the South.

Through line to Gulfp ort, Miss.
The Newport of the South.
These trains are arranged with a
view OF making all desirable con-
nections at all junction points.
Parties can leave Jackson in the
afternoon and reach Gulfport, Co
bile and points on the gulf coast
also, and all eastern and northern
points via Mobile. Through trains
to Laurrl leave Jackson at 900 a.
m. and arrive at 1850 P. m; to
Lumberton and, - olumbia leave
jackson at $40 P. m. and arrive
at Lumberton at 1926 a. m, at
| Columbia at 1910 noon.
Can take the L. & N. south
bound coast train in the morning
and go to interior towns without
lying over in Gulfport, or 90 via
HattiesbuIg and Jackson to Mem
phis, Kansas City. St. Louis, Chi
oago and all northern, western and
eastern points, also via Make to
Lumberton and olumbia or via
Saratoga to Laurel branch points.
1000 mile tickets good for one
$500.
THOMAS. p. HALE,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17

The Magnolia Gazette says that it
has been remarked that Maj. Varda-
man S election will throw many a lit
tie 2x4 politician out Of job, it
might have been added that quite as
many little 1x3 politicians will get
these jobs.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
McLAURIN FOR HEARST.

Senator A. J. McLaurin has stated
that he is not a candidate for the vice
presidency, and would not accept the
nomination should it be rendered
him. Senator McLaurin also stated
that he favors the nomination of Con-
gresham William r. Hearst, of New
York, for the presidency.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17

The chairman of the state dem
ocratic committee of Kentucky has
written letter to Senator McLaurln
requesting him to make speeches dur
ing the campaign in that state.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
Democratic Ticket.

For Uuited States Senator-Term Begir
ming March a, 1907.
A. j. .McLAURlN.
For United States Senator-Term Begir
ming March a, 1905.
H. D. MONEY.
For Governor
JAMES K. VARDAMAN.
For Lieutenant Governor
J.P. CARTER.
For Secretary of State
JOS. w. POWER.
For State Treasurer
w. J. MILLER
For State Auditor
T. M. HENRY
For Acknowledgement
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
For State Superintendent of Education
HENRY L. WHITFIELD.
For State Land Commissioner
Ell. NALL.
For State Insurance Commissioner
W.Q. COLE.
For State Revenue Agent
WRIT ADAMS.
For Clerk of Supreme Court
E. w. BROWN.
For Railroad Commissioner-FirstDistric
RICHARD L. BRADLEY.
For State Senator
PATRICK HENRY.
For Representatives
J. C. ROBINSON,
j. S. ROBERTS.
For District Attorney
R. S, McLAURIN.
For Sheriff
j. L. BUCHANAN.
For Chancery Clerk
SOL DOBSON.
For Circuit Clerk
ROBT. F. BROWN.
For Treasurer
D. w. BENSON.
For Superintendent of Education
S. R. MYERS.
For Surveyor
j. H. WHITFIELD.
For Coroner and Ranger
JOHN McLAURIN.
Board of Supervisors
Beat JOHN w. TAYLOR,
Beat 2-R. d. McRAE,
Beat b. P. BARKSDALE,
Beat Ar. E, KNIGHT,
Beat 81. c. c. DONNELL.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-09-17
The Brandon News.
w. S. MAY, Editor.

Entered at Brandon postoffice as second
class mail matter.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
Death OF Oscar Wicker.

News was received here Sunday
of the death of Oscar Wicker.
brotheEof Mrs. j. Z. Kinard and
Mrs. j. G. Nitherspoon. Full
particulars could not be obtained.
but it Is more than probable that
he was killed by a train.
He left Rock Hill last Thurs
day on his bicycle, intending to
60 to his home at Farmvil.e, Va.
A message Sunday stated that he
had been found dead. He had
started from here up the railroad
track, anticipating an enjoyable
ride through the co6ntry to his
home. He expected to enter coll
lege at Hampden Sidney in a few
days.
He was about sixteen years old,
and his death is a sad blow to his
sisters here. Hook Hill Jour
nal.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
To Make Further Examination.

To Make Further Examination.
A brother of ]. r. Norman,
the man who recently drowned in
Catawba river was in Yorkville
Monday trying to get the coroner
to reopen the inquest. Many of
Norman's friends seem to believe
that the man was shot before he
reached the water. The coroner
does not feel warranted in re-
opening the investigation in view
of the verdict already rendered.
1t is understood that the relatives
and friends of the dead man will
have the body raised on their own
motion. y orkville Enquirer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
81 20 ! FR. ANNrM
LETTER FROM II. MILES.
BALTIMORE, SEPT. :. 1903.
MIR. NJ. &. BILLINGS,
LANCASTER, l. S. G.,

DEAR S:-l am most happy TO state to you that
very fortunate this season. in purchasing merchau
oe nave been than successful getting snappc stuff
gotten for this More especially so has been NV cotbp
purchase cleaned the entire small but very fine and
nigh art Clothing Manufacturer price, tell YOU
Just struck the nail the head that fellow This mn
chase will certainly the opportunity To- offer ou
aue the hnest tailor made clothing, prices stun all com
petition ahead very easy sailing for our next sea
just to show the and name him tbe re
will mean a a once.
Hope you have been dong nicely my absence expect to see
you soon, meanwhile accept ucerest regards remain
Yours Very Truly
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
''' &c ;;;;,, 81; ;;;;;
will convince you. At
MaCkOrelPS.

See the beautiful Csc Box of
Stationery at HoUGH's. All col
ors, all shapes. A bargain.
Mrs. E. G. Jones, of New
berry, is the guest of her sister
in-law, Mrs. Ira B. Jones.
Lancaster Camp w. o. w.
will meet next Thursday night.
All members requested to be pres
ent.
Miss Marie Cornwell, of
York County, is here to attend
the graded School. She is board
ing at her SISTERS, Mrs. G. w.
Jordan's.
Miss Caroline Gary, dough
ter of Associate Justice Gary, of
A5beville, who has been visiting
at Judge Jones' here will return
home today.
Miss Juanita Wylie will leave
Tuesday next for Decatur, Gu, :,
where she will enter the Agnes
Scott Institute.
Mrs. N. A. Moore and
daughter Miss Susie left yester-
day for Atlanta, Ga.
Have you seen the 75c Solid
Gold Ring ut Hough's? Worth
twice the money.
MIR. w. p. Robinson passed
through Chester yesterday morn
ing from Lancaster ON his way 10
Troy, where he is principal of
the Troy Presbyterian High
school. Chester Lantern.
Misses Sudle and Kittle Dun
lap returned to Rock Hill Thurs
day, after pleasant visit to rela-
tlves here and at Chester, to be
there for the opening of Winthrop
College.
i have the best equipped
watch repair shop in upper South
Car olina, and l know how to do
good work. My prices are right
too. B. G. HoUGH.
John Ii. Yongue, of Fort
Lawn, the young man who shot
William Mcclellan, a aolored boy,
a few weeks ago, and who has
since been confined in Jail, await
ing the result Of the. wound, was
released yesterday upon bond,
and his father took him home.
The boy has fully recovered. =
Chester Lantern.
Wanted! l will buy chick
ems, eggs, butter, etc., at my
home at Tradesville. Bring them
to me. p. l.. FUNDERBURK.
3ti.
Mr.. E. j. Sims, of Heath
Springs, thinks there's money in
raising sheep. His son, Mr.. r.
l.. Sims, sold a mutton on this
market Thursday which brought
1871, aside from the hide and
suet. 1t netted SO pounds.
Prof. H. e. Davis, who was
At one time principal of the Ian
caster graded school, has resigned
the prlncipalship of the Colum bia
graded school to accept the tutor
ship of rhetoric at the University
of Washington at Seattle, Wash
ington. His numerous friends
hele will be glad to learn of bis
promotion.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
USED FOR PNEUMONIA.

DR.. G. j. Bishop of Agnew,
Mich, says, 81 have used Foley's
Honey and Tar IN three very sew
ere cases of pneumonia with good
results in every case" Refuse
substitutes. L. Eugene Funder-
burk.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12

lot of that soc Box Paper. While
it lasts you get 1t for 35c.
Is. &. HoUGH.
Mr.. Il. nj. Jones, of Jones
X Roads, was awakened one night
the past week by noise at his
fowl house. AS he threw open
the blinds of window to his room
he saw negro "ourning the
wind" with sack full of chick
ems across his shoulder. The
next morning he missed seven
line hens and rooster from his
drove. He tracked the negro
some distance.
Mr.. Jas. H. Craig with his
young bride, of Cardova, Ala,
who have been spending a week
or so at his fathers, Mr.. b. H.
Craig's, at Newcut, left Thursday
on their retuln trip home. They
enjoyed their stay In the county
very much and it was certainly q
pleasure to relatives and friends
to greet them.
Avoid serious results of kidney
or bladder disorder by taking
Foley's Kidney Cure. T. Eugene
Funderburk.
Mr.. Fred Poag, who was in
jured in the Fishing Creek wreck
while en- route to Clemson College
last week and had to be brought
back home, was able to start
again for Clemson yesterday. He
has not fully recovered but had
to leave yesterday in order to
hold the room assigned him at the
college. SIG students have ma.
circulated at Clemson for the pres
sent session and many have been
turned away.
The many friends of Mr.. B.
M. Thompson, who has been at
tending tending the Birmingham
Business College, Birmingham,
Alabama, for the past six months,
will be pleased to know that he
has secured responsible position
as stenographer and kookkeeper
with the Little Cahaba Coal Go.
Coleanor, Alabama.
Letters advertised as remain
ing in the post Office at Lancaster
uncallcd for for the week ending
Sept. 18th 1908 are as follows:
Mrs. Alvertie Howard, Mrs
Alice Hardin, Mrs. +. E. Nc
Daniel, Mrs. r. l.. Russell, Miss
Nena Comeron, Miss Annie Smith,
Messrs. Edgar Sanders, Charlie
Waters, Edmon Watts, l.. l..
Millaire, James Watts in care of
j. B. Bell.
Belle Nance, p. M.
MIR. Senate, capitalist and
promoter of Washington City,
was here this week and visited
and inspected the Strait granite
quarry. For quality and quanti-
ty of the stone he said he had
never seen anything to equal 1t.
Mr.. Senate made the. Doctor what
would seem very tempting pro-
position to many men but the
Doctor is not to be caught nap
ping. He is awake to the value
of his holdings and capitalists are
wasting time who talk to him of
less than several huadred thou
sand.
Pay your Subscription 20 the
LEDGER and be happy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
Death Of Mrs. n. T., Moore.

MIR. K. j. Flynn, of Newcut,
was summoned to Charleston
Thursday on account of the serious
illness of his daughter, Mrs. n.
+. Moore, of that city. He reach
ed her bedside that night. Yes.
terday morning telegram to rel
atives here announced her death,
which occurred in the early morn
ing. Mrs. Moore of late had
been suffering intensely from the
result of an injury by being
thrown from buggy by runa.
way horse several years ago, and
as last resort her physicians de-
terminedupon an operation, which
was successfully performed in an
infrmary in Charleston Sunday.
Her death is peculiarly sad. Only
few months ago she left Lancas
ter; lovely, happy bride, to make
her home in Charleston, where
her husband, Mr.. N. f. Moore,
was manager of the Charleston
Live Stock Go.
Mrs. Dora Moore was about %
years of age, and was a most ex>
cellent lady, loved and esteemed
by all who knew her. She Joined
the Methodist church in childhood
and lived an exemplary christian
life. To the sorely bereaved
young husband and the sorrow
stricken parents we extend our
deepest sympathy in this sad
hour.
The remains were expected to
arrive here on the l.. & g. train
last night and the interment will
take place today.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
Serious Accident to Ernest Bell.


Mr.. Ernest Bell, of Belltown,
met with a serious accident last
Wednesday. While he and his
father were raising the framing
OF house on the latter's place the
portion of the framing already
raised fell, catching Ernest under
it, breaking his left leg above the
ankle and badly MASKING it, also
painfully injuring his back and
considerably cutting and bruising
his face. DR.. Strait is attending
him and reports that he is doing
fairly well, considering the SC
riousness of his injuries.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-09-12
Local Matters

APPOINTMENTS OF REV JIM WHITE
Unity, lst and 3d Sabbath.
ellis Iresk, "a and 4th Sabbath. If
a. m.
Pleasant Hill. 21 and 4th Sabbath,
4 p IN.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-09
4N AGE OF DYSPEPSIA.
DR.. Fan De U'ater Says Business
Rush IS Entering Church.

SO far I know. Wall Street Is no moro Nirked
than any other street. and dealing In stocks no
worse than dealing in hides" said the Rev i'T
George r. Van De Water in his sermon yesterday
at St. Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church. ono
hundred a nd twenty ty-seventh-st. and Fffth-ave
Business can contribute to Coos glory. and the
question Is to observe moderation in all good
things. Our country owes more to Wall Street and
stock exchanges than is realized appreciated.
We are in danger of great commercial decline
because men. a whole. are too much interested
In the selfish motive to get rich and in consequence
the great national questions not getting tho
biased. unseIfsh. heartfelt consideration which
they should have at large in the hearts OF the
nations men. There thousands of men who do
not take time 20 eat properly. The sidewalks are
filled with rushing. hurrying. huStling crowd Of
men, women and children. who rushing through
life There more things going in a week
than properly he done in month. This dis
position Is stamping family life and instincts. It
Is entering the Church and shortening the sermons.
The State is affected by IT. The dominant spirit is
TO get rich and this is tending 10 make halls or
government more like martS of commerce. Are not
United States Senators optioned in some cases to
the highest bidder? a poor man cannot go to the
always, Can afford to go?
The business spirit Is crushing out the SWeeter
elements Home should receive first attention. ist
how many children greater strangers 10 their
fathers and often mothers than to the servants?
How many there who really take time 10
indulge in the luxury of doing nothing. As result
sleepleSs nights and selfish humanity am glad to
see that the remedy is beginning to be applied and
that men are beginning to realize that their bodies
need rest and recreation: to that they have
immortal souls: that truth is truth in business as
we'll as anywhere. To do nothing Is sometimes 4
virtue and rest at time Is as estmable as strenu-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-09
INCREASE FOR UNION PACIFIC MEN.
Negotiations of Two Months Result in
Advance of from IL to Is Per Cent

Omaha, Marcl Sat midnight last night Of
and the members of the joint committee of con-
ductors and hrakemen reached an agreement
whereby the salaries of 800 of the employees
Increased from IL to L. per cent.
of the trainmen had been in progress for two
months. The tranmen met daily with the of
fiCials Of the road and the negotia tiOns
conducted in the most friendly and harmonious
was asked by the men. This the company
fused and concessions were made by both sides.
No grand lodge officers were called into the con-
ferences and at no time vas there any talk OF A
strike
In the agreement reached all freight
duCtors get a II per cent increase, which will
raise their wages to from S12J to $50 a month
The freight brakemen get tWO-thrds of the con-
crease The passenger conductors get Il per
cent Increase, which will make their wages 81 40
a month. The passenger rakemen get the same
percentage of increase. which, by their graded
scale, makes their wages range from S75 to SS5
d month.
In addition to the increase of wages an agree
ment was entered into by the Union Pacific Rail
road Company that no double headers shall be
used on trains of less than thirty cars except in
instances of heavy grades, where helpers are
hatitually required. in case of an accident
where the need of d second engine is obvious.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-09
NETWORKS POSTAL SERVICE.
Secretary Shaw Favors Establishment Of
Two New Offices.
Try TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIR1NF.


Washington March S.-Although Congress failed
TO make the 10000 appropriation asked fer by
the Neu-York City Postoffce Site Commission for
tho nurcbase of a site at the Pennsylvania Rail
roads terminal there is no change IN the mind OF
the commission that it has made the right se!ec-
tjou Secretary Shaw states that negotiations VIII
ra reopened with the Pennsylvania maEag cement
looking 10 the extension of the option until 'oh-
gross NAV have had another opportunity II CON
slider and act the matter. me lndlCatlon gwen
a. tho FIouse by Mr.. Cannon that the site proposed
terminal of the NeW-1 0rk tntTal road
+o he considered at the same time may ne
t,ken nm bv Congress but the authority given 10
~ limited its function l" SeleCnns
enc site The plan to have poSto1Ilce AT th, New
Ynrk Central terminal. however is heartily ap-
La5 ~ NOM hers of the commission. Secretary
SboU ie enthusiastic the facilities tEat would
ba aI-.abIe for mail transportation with TWO ran
10 - terminal postoffices connected by pneumatic
tnres With the downtown office he predicts fEat
n-itb such q system OF mall handling IN operation
v. it one hour would be saved in the delivery
% every niece of mail in New ork city
TbIs saving of time. IL is pointed out, would be
- anor,3oIIs advantage to trade The question IL
tno jnnnorfant and great to permit or hagShnS
- - ~ expense according to SECRETARY SHAW
rTSo-e &c no apprehenson felt that the pennsylvania
paiiroad Will not hold the option open uiltlI me
annronrjatidM can be made. after congress mas had
Piio nnrortunitv TO make all the inVeStiga tion
ont have been no real gain in time in eetuns tle
neU nosoffice had the appropria tion Tor me sitt
heen ade at the session Just closed Inc 3ppfoPr
ation for a site at the next session may pe mace
a. 9nriunctfon with allowance for beginning the
building.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-09
FINAL EFFORT AGAINST CoRoNERs.
State Medical Association to Make Appeal to
Legislators To-day.

The State Medica; Association is to make final
its fight TO abolish the Coroners office TO-
day. Throughout the State the medical organiza-
ton will call upon its legislative committees to
demand from their representatives in the State
Senate to assist public TO rid itself of the cor
oncrS.
James Taylor Lewis, counsel Of the association.
said at his home last night to a Tribune reporter:
The medical profession has dore all in its power
cause OF suspicious deaths quickly and accurately
upon the Plan Outlined % IN af 8fna 9 M
Doubtless continue the fight until the coroners are
finally ousted.
The whole plan is wrong. as conducted.
the efforts of the coroners proved at the hearing
before the Senate committee The struggle was
toricaI sketch presented by the attorney hired by
the and Dr. Tuthiiis fusade Not one
The press has been for wears consistently op-
posed to the office with its combination Of clerks.
effort has educated the public along the line Of
this advancement and it looks like realization Is
The civil Service boards will prepare especially
careful medical exaTninat tons thus making avail
able only the most expert pathologists; no others
will be able to pass
politically. when. as ma tier OF fact no poSSlnle
political significance is present. and poticians
a measure of this importance TO the public wei
fare. when supported by great bodies of frofeS.
public secta rianism, but who are willing TO CIV
time and thought 10 matters vital to the Pubic
and who support or condemn Irrespective OF Q'-
Iitical chicanery-
I feel sure that the sober and earnest thought NJ
itself record opposed TO a measure which:
while IT may deprive the political machine Of
public up another step toward the perfection of
municipal government in the path Of which ad-
The coroncr,' office is bound to be abolished.
tho city outgroWn the uses for which The. office
was originally created. and demands another and
les coTpex system of furnishing the public with
tbc innTnedate and accurate cause Of suspicious
New-York tribune., 1903-03-09
REPLY FROM COMMISSIONER ALLISON.
Admits Jury Duty Is Burdensome-Reforms
Suggested mpract;cable, He Says.

When the letter of "X'' on jury abuses was
shown to ex-Judge Allison Commissioner of Jurors,
the Commissioner said that while the present jury
system was apparently burdensome. improvements
could not be effected along the general lines laid
down by ~" who. he said. wrote with the lay
mans Ignorance and lack of penetration. He said:
We have some forty thousand names of potential
that there are some twenty-five courts sitting al
most continuously through nine months of the
jurors prove ultimately eligible. the number OF
Jurors who have to be subpoPnaed begins to be ap-
tions exempt under the code District Court jurors
numbering perhaps 260n0 and election of1cers num-
seen that the number of eligible jurors is consid.
erably whitfield down As to the gravamen of Ms
unequal ] may state that permit no discr NINA
tions of friendship. politics or anything else 10
weigh in the selection of jurors
The Commissioner then mentioned in detail jurors
apparently eligible in every respect but who from
physical or mental weaknesses could not possibly
he asked TO serve All these considerations were.
he remarked, a closed book to the lay understand
ing
The Commissioner then commented on his tabu-
lated suggestions as follows
Second-"No reason whatever Tor the 1urnlshlns
Thrd-sThink myself should he served week in
advance where practicable; more often lrnPrac1ca-
Fourth-''A law so providing did obtain between
1896 and 1899. which date present law came into
Fifth-'WhiIe 1t is impossible SO to insure that
jurors are not summoned to appear IN dinerent al,
courts the same day and hour. the matter can
generally ne arranged in the mean time by showing
the contending subpGnas. A grand juror Is. OF
Stxth-"Easy to talk
"As the compensation of jurors. the g com
pensaton by the new Aldermanc ordinance. be
heye | was instrumental in obtaining. Personaly
l am OF opinion that there are perhaps too many
jurors at present asked for tine panel but nave
orders, and must obey.