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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
Of the party arrived at the Cloyerdell

OF the party arrived at the Cloverdell
residence at about $50 p. M, and fol
an hour or more enjoyed themselves
as only people at q picnic could. But
the interesting feature Of this part Of
the program was the singing Of very
late( :? song by Messrs. E. T. Henry
and +. E. Lester, and Misses virgie
Maxey and Virginia Bullock.
Dinner was served at about seven.
thirty. and suffice it to say that we
never partook Of a more delicious din
ner than this. After dinner the dane
ing began and continued for several
hours. Refreshments were served at
10 O'Clock, and at 2 q. m. the crowd
adjourned after one Of the most pleas
ant evenings Of the summer. Those
present on this occasion were:
j. H. May and Mrs. Annie Wealth
ersby; H. L. McCaskill and MISS Vir-
gle Maxey; E. T. Henry and Miss
Inez Scott; F.. E. Lester and Miss Vir-
ginia Bullock; .. P. Gayden and Miss
Annie Henry; o. e. Martin and Miss
Bessie McCaskill; r. r. Busick and
Miss Tommie Gayden; W. T. Pate and
Misses Irene and Jean McLaurin; @.
N, Buchanan and Miss Annie H. Will
son; Finis Martin and Miss Mamie
Martin; H. @. Atkins and Miss Iona
Martin; Will White and Miss Laurie
McLaurin; L. O. Maxey and Miss
Leona Rauch; kid" Loveless and
Miss Courtney Rauch; W T. Williams
and Miss Sara Enochs; Horace Nc
Laurin and Misses Nell Gayden and
Julia Bate; w. D. Ragland and
Misses May Hemby and N. L. May !;
Ed Busick and Miss Mary White
Albert Gayden and Miss Margie Max
ey. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Birdsong,
DR.. P. p. Walker and s. r. Myers
Stays: Henry Cofer, G.. O. Robinson,
Albert Hobson, Will Evans and ALI
Stubblefeld.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
MOONLIGHT PICNIC AND DANCE
TCLOVERDELL FARM.

"A SLOV ENDLLL ANN.
According to previous plans. on
last Tuesday evening quite crowd of
young people from Brandon and sur
rounding communities spent several
hours most pleasantly at Cloverdell
farm, three miles south OF town, the
occasion being a moonlight picnic and
dance, given in honor Of Brandon s
visiting young Ladies'. The party was
chapeloned by Mr.. and Mrs. 9. E..
Martin and Mrs. J.. M. Bullock, and
to them all are indebted for many Of
the pleasures of the evening. But
special mention must be made of the
jovial and accommodating Rip
Taylor who managed the whole affair.
During the day rip was untiring
in arranging the house and premises
for the occasion, and long before the
hour for the guests to arrive was
ready to receive his friends in q most
dignified manner. A large percentage
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
NOTICE

Whereas the Honorable Chancery
Court of Rankin county did on the
18th day of July, 1905, issue letters of
administration on the estate of Wilson
P. Stevens, deceased, to the under
signed, all persons holding claims
1gainst said estate are hereby notified
to have same probated and registered
by the clerk of the said chancery
court, within one year from date OF
letters; and failure to probate and
register said claims for one year will
bar the claim.
Margaret A. Stevens, Admrx.
P. Henry, Attorney.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
Cotton today 10 cents.

Cotton today 10 cents.
Sunday was, the warmest day Of the
summer.
Work hard and tell the truth and
success will be yours.
The word orphan is one Of the sad
dest in human language.
J. Luther Singletary, one of Flor.
epce's substantial citizens, spent yes
terday in town.
Mrs. Mary Thornton returned yes
terday from Jackson where she was
called OH account Of the illness Of her
daughter, Mrs. Dock Thornton.
Mrs. Daisy Stevens, who has been
quite i'll with typhoid fever at Hat
tiesburg, is improving rapidly and
hopes to be able to return home at an
early date.
Mrs. W. K. McLaurin will assist
the Sunbeams in their service Sunday
afternoon, having kindly consented to
render few cornet solos.
The trustees Of the Dry Greek High
school want good teacher. A SPLEEN
did place for the right man. Write A.
E. Harper, Thomasville, Miss.
Smiles should be the legal tender IN
every family for the payment OF al,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

Chester house, making his way unde-
teoted to the fourth story, where he
remained until Saturday morning.
When he awoke he had not fully re-
covered, but decided to hunt another
drink, and making his way to the
first exit, stepped out. When he
hit pile Of brick bats about fifty
feet below he realized that he had
mistaken . window for door. Aside
from breaking his leg in two places,
no other damage was done.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
THE FIDDLERs' CONVENTION /.

The "Fiddler's convention last
Saturday was bowling success. Fid-
dlers from all parts Of the county
were on hand and all strenuously con-
tested for the prizes. Frank John
son. of Pelahatchie, one of the best
players in the county, was the first to
arrive and fiddled to the delight of all
who were fortunate enough to hear
him. John Pierce and Luther Grain,
the natural BORN fiddlers from Dry
Greek, were on hand and had their in
struments in excellent tune and fully
sustained their enviable regulations.
Their bows always seem to be con-
nected with the feet of their charmed
listeners. Virgil Allen, the boy lead
er Of the Monterey string band, thor
onghly demonstrated the fact that he
possessed musical talent to a marked
degree. Though quite young he is an
adept. throwing life and animation
into his music. John Cooper is too
well-known to the old-time music
lovers to need any special commenda-
tion at our hands. His efforts are
appreciated by the most discriminate.
Watts Webb, Smith, Harper and 9TH
ers played guitar and mandolin accom-
paniements, each showing himself &C.
complished on these instruments.
Sam Stubblefeld was honored with
the position of flag. bearer, carrying
the Stars and Stripes at the head of
the procession as bravely as the Rough
Rider assembled San Juan Hill. Mr.
Stubblefield is not fiddler but no
| convention Of fddlers would be com
plete without him. The finale of the
convention was a march around Court
Square, to the strains of Dixie, fault
lessly rendered by the band. At the
conclusion Of the march prizes were
awarded as follows:
First prize-Virgil Allen, of Mon
terey.
Second prize-Luther Grain, OF
Thomasville.
Third prize John Pierce, of Pat.
One feature of the convention that
deserves special mention was the clog
dancing by Wells Webb, Of Monterey.
His turn was of the professional kind
and fully merited the liberal ap.
plause received. w. e. Cofer also
attracted some attention as double
shuffler. /" He did his best.
All those present enjoyed the occa.
sion to the fullest measure.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
DEATH OF MRS. COLLIER.

Mrs. Annie Graham Collier, wife
of our late honored townsman, John
W. Collier, died Sunday afternoon,
in the roth year Of her age. Mrs
Collier had been in very feeble health
for several months. She had lived a
christian life and the Masters sum-
mons to come up higher, was welcom-
ed by her. Her remains were laid to
rest in the Brandon cemetery Monday
morning at $50 O'Clock, the funeral
being largely attended.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

mento. 500. so on May 1, 2. 8, 9, 10,
II, IL, IS, 30, 80, 81 and June 1. Chi
cago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul, Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific Line. f.
A. Miller, G.. P. A., Chicago, or W.
S. Howell, 3S1 Broadway, New York.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our many friends
for their kind and loving assistance
during the illness and death of our
son, Walter. And we also thank them
for the loyal support in our crop.
W. B. Allen and Family.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
Local and Personal
Menti on.
Yes, the fiddlers were here.


Yes, the fiddlers were here.
L. E. Washburn spent Tuesday at
the capital.
Mrs. S. H. Stapleton continues quite
feeble in health.
Brandon real estate is steadily en-
HANGING in value.
Walter Pate, of Jackson, is in our
city on business:
Prof. j. g. Herbert spent Sunday
with Brandon friends.
j. d. Wooley, of Cato, was a
Brandon visitor Tuesday.
DR.. P. P. Walker spent Sunday
with his parents near Star
John Cole, of Jackson, spent Sun
day with Brandon relatives.
William Thornton, of Jackson
spent Sunday with homefolks.
Oscar Martin is preparing to build
an addition to his livery stable.
E. r. Hendon is putting a metal
roof on Judge Enoch's residence.
Sam Stubblefeld attended the ''Fid-
dlers' convention last Saturday.
Miss Mary Berry has returned home
after very pleasant visit to Brandon
friends.
Misses Minnie and Nellie McCleland,
of Terry, are visiting Mrs. @. E.
Martin.
Miss Mollie Brown, of Fannin,
spent last week with her brother, r.
f. Brown.
Don't forget the farmers institute,
July %. Be sure to come-it will
help you.
Work is progressing splendidly on
L. E. Washburn's new brick store
building.
James Atkins, assistent station
agent at Bolton, spent Sunday with
homefolks.
Misses Alma and Eta Gayden left
Wednesday to attepd the chatauqua at
Crystal Springs.
Mrs W. FL. Waddell and Miss Edna
Waddell are attending the Crystal
Springs ohatauoua.
Misses Mamie and Leona Martin,
of. Vicksburg. are visiting their aunt,
Mrs. Bette Wilson.
Miss May Hemby, of Brookhaven,
is visiting relatives and friends at
this place and Dry Greek.
@. E. Cunningham, editor of the
Newton Record, spent Sunday after
noon with Brandon friends.
An artesian we'll located in the CEN
ter of the public square would be a
great help to the town and county.
Mrs. r. T. Brown and Miss Eunice
Washburn visited friends and relatives
in jackson Friday and Saturday last.
Miss Laurie McLaurin entertained
quite number of her friends very
pleasantly at a Cinderella party"
Friday night.
Preaching at Hebron church Sun
day afternoon by Re-. j. M. Sedg-
wick, and every day during the fol-
lowing week.
Miss Mary Busick, the attractive
daughter of our honored townsman,
Fl. A. Busick, spent Saturday with
friends in Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Barnes and
children spent few days the early
part OF the week, with friends and
relatives at Florence.
Union meeting in the interest OF
the American Bible Society Sunday
morning at the Presbyterian church.
All are cordially invited.
DR.. T. J. Bailey, editor Of the
Baptist, at jackson, preached two III.
teresting and instructive sermons al
the Baptist church Sunday.
Hon. r. S. McLaurin is able to bs
out again with the aid of crutohes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

POSITIONS GUARANTEED
to young men who finish the course in
the Commercial Institute of Meridian
Male College. For particulars ad
dress, M. A. Beason, President
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

If you have no appetite for your
meals something is wrong with your
digestion, liver or bowels. Prickly
Ash Bitters clenses and strengthens
the stomach, purifies the bowels and
creates appetite, vigor and cheerful
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

Keep your system in perfect order
and you will have health, even in the
most sickly seasons. The occasional
use of Prickly Ash Bitters will insure
vigor and regularity in all the vital
organs. A. G.. Thornton, special
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
BEAT CONTEST NO. 3.

The contest will be held at Goshen
Springs July 10Th, beginning at
O'Clock a. M All who wish to enter
the contest will please be present at
that time. J. O. Robinson, jr.
Secretary.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

In warm weather Prickly Ash Bit
ters helps your staying qualities.
Workers who use it occasionally stand
the heat better and are less fatigued
at night. A. G. Thornton, special
agent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20

ECONOMY IN TRAVEL TOURIST
SLEEPERS TO CALIFORNIA
are first class in everything but name.
They afford most comfortable and
economical way OF crossing the con-
tinent. Berth rate, only 81 from
Chicago to California. Round trip
ticket. Chicago to San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara or Sacra-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1905-07-20
To the Trade,

we have just received load of Ice and will
promptly at per pound retail We
Inc Ice Cold Drinks Still headquarters for something good
Am Still handling the famous Pose elegant flour Everything
ed in mile Of town When need anything line call
phone or send word We will do the rest. Yours please,
j L. TANNER, Pe1ahatchie, Miss,
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
WILL IN WORK.

The Kansas City Times says that
systematic effort is being made by the
railroads to create sentiment against
rate legislation in the coming congress
through the country press. Here is an
editorial which the Times publishes on
that subject:
"In nearly every state in the Union
the railroads have established bureaus
to make sentiment against proposed
railway legislation. In addition to
these there are a few general Offices
from which the local sentiment max
ers are furnished with specious propa-
ganda, to be worked over and adapted
to local conditions. All the arts of
adroit press agency promotion are en-
ployed. The doctrine is sometimes
open and palpable, but more frequent
ly it is buried in general matter, cal
culated to nlislead busy country edi-
tors. The latter plan is particularly
employed in furnishing copy for
weekly newspapers.
"But will this sort of thing go In
Kansas? President Roosevelt is spon-
sor for ana the chief aggressor in the
movement to make the railroads tote
fair His railway policy is one of the
most urgent and popular he has ever
announced. He is for the enforcement
of the laws against rebates. He would
strengthen the interstate commerce
commission in such a way that, with
rebates cut off, the railways may not
by agreement, recompense themselves
through the medium of extortionate
rates.
kansas prides itself on being the
original Roosevelt state It gave
Theodore Roosevelt a plurality of
more than 126, 900 the first chance 1t
had to vote for him for president. It
has stood by the man who stands for
the square DEAL 1t has nothing to
gain and everything to lose by the lack
of strict railway supervision. In fact,
railway regulation has been something
OF hobby with Kansas. And by far
the best regulation is national regula-
ton, since local restrictions sometimes
react against the localities making
them, whereas general adjustment
evens things up. It looks, therefore,
as though it would take something
more than an 'EHjah,' in the pay of
the railways. to convert Kansas on this
proposition
At the same time the Times must
admit that some of the Elijah stuff is
interesting. Why don't the country
papers simply biue-pencil the railroad d
part or 1t and print the rest?
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
THE REAL ISSUE.

It is to be hoped that the state ON
ciaIs. in their efforts to protect the
state" from loss in the treasury
muddle, will not lose sight of the more
important question involved.
1t is, of course, extremely impor-
tant that every possible means shall
be taken to keep the state from loss
resulting from the First National bank
failure But there is also a question
involved which cannot be estimated in
dollars and cents. 1t is whether the
laws of the state shall be trampled
under foot with impunity or whether
criminals shall be punished for their
crimes.
It is far more important to the ulti-
mate welfare of the state that the
penalty for violating the law be en-
forced against T. 7. Kelly for his re-
peated violations of his trust and his
defiance of the laws passed to guard
the funds entrusted to his keeping,
than is the loss involved in the bank
failure.
It would be bad enough TO allow an
ordinary criminal to go unpunished-
very likely if Kelly were an ordinary
criminal without influence he would
have been behind the bars long ago;
but here is a man who is himself
high state officer, charged with ex-
ecutive duties in the enforcement of
law, occupying the most responsible
financial position in the state; who has
repeatedly violated the laws person
ally by appropriating to his own use
and using for his own gain the states
funds.
The example of such a man going
unpunished would be most disastrous
upon the state. If Kelly is allowed
to go unpublished, how can it be ex-
pected that lesser criminals will re-
spect and obey. the law? If a man in
Kelly's position is allowed to defy the
laws and betray his trust, how can it
be expected that young men in lesser
positions will be faithful to their
trusts?
AS state soweth so 1t will reap. If
it allows its state treasurer to violate
its laws against embezzlement and go
unpunished, will there not be great
danger of reaping a harvest of en-
beZZlerS?
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
CORURN,s METHODS.

IF the government cotton reports
were published as they come in" saws
the Washington Post, ''the persons in
terested could make their own ad7f-
tions and estimates"
Which observation lends consider
able force to Secretary Coburn's way
Of doing things in the Kansas depart
ment of agriculture.
It would be no harder for a camel
to go through the eye of a needle than
it would be to pry a crop estimate out
of Mr.. Coburn. Every week somebody
who does not know the Kansas secre-
tary writes or wires him for an esfi-
mate on wheat. or corn. or some other
crop. But that's all the good 1t does
them
Mr.. Coburn's method is to send out
a list of questions to farmers and 9TH
ers who may be likely to possess the
knowledge he is after all over the
state. Every township in every county
is covered. These questions are usual
ly sent out on return postal cards. so
that all the correspondent has to do is
to write the answers according to his
best judgment and mail the card.
When the returns are in the differ
ent estimates are tabulated by coun-
ties. and that is the report that Mr..
Coburn gives out. The acreage can be
estimated with approximate accuracy,
and that is given. but Mr.. Coburn re-
fuses to guess on yields until the bush
els are counted and reported. He tells
the conditions and acreage and lets
other people guess as they please.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
GFrom the Chicago News ]

From the Chicago News.1
Advice should be well shaken be-
fore being taken.
Beware of the red flag. It's an
archy or an auction.
If man runs into debt he must
either crawl out or stay in.
A mans ideal woman is always mar
ried to some other fellow.
When a fish takes in the early
worm 1t is apt TO get in a mess.
This would be a dry old world if
there were nothing but wisdom on
tap.
After all there is a lot of satisfac-
ton in not monkeying with a buzz
saw.
Time may be money, but doing time
in jail isn't remuneratfve occupa-
ton.
Some men drink too much because
they are afraid they may drink too
little.
when it comes to having good
opinions of themselves most people
overdo the thing.
Rather than wear one or both of
his eyes in mourning the wise man
proceeds to forgive an enemy.
Tt is said that a few gallons of oil
will calm a storm at sea-and small
drop viii start one in Wall street.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
HUMOR OF THE Day

Did his wife have anything when he
s'Three children. You know she was a
widow, don't you?''-Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
Ananias had kept back a part of the
price he had received for. the land.
I'm entitled to my little draWback." he
gettirG it,
But the prompt application of the square
deal principle laid him out.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Rownds-Of course it was business that
detained me last night.
Mrs. Rownds-Yes?
Rownds-Yes. You know I wouldn't de-
Mrs. Rownds-No, George, you wouldn't
deceive me no matter what you said
Philadelphia Ledger.
so you are really in society?" said the
friend of earlier years.
II wouldn't say for sure, answered MIR.
with any proposition to write up my past
unless L paid to stop 'en. n.'-Washington
Star
Minister-I made seven hearts happy to-
day.
Farishioner-How was that?
Afinister-Married three couples.
PariShjoner-That makes only six.
Minister-WelI. do you think 1. did 1t for
nothing ?-Cleveland Leader.
Doctors don't bleed their patients now
'sDon't, eh? 1 wish you could see the bin
mine sent me!''-Browning's Magazine.
There are too many mutual admiration
societies." said the harsh person.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, "and 1t
Is strange how seldom man and his wife
are eligible to the same one. ne."-Washington
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
JOURNAL ENTRIES

1t Is announced that the manage
ment OF Vinewood park expects to Sc
cure some Irrogotes that are now do
ing stunt in Kansas City. Why
ment patronize home industries and
secure its Irrogotes cheap in Red
mondville, over in North Topeka?
Kaiser Wilhelm has lined up for
Prince Charlie of Denmark for the
nomination for king of Norway. This
| may not help Charlie much, however,
Tor the Dutch delegation in the con-
vention won't be big enough to hurt.
The next time Russia and Japan
want to tight on some of China.s land
they will arrange the rental price
beforehand.
The Chicago Hoch will have a new
trial. Governor Hoch also hopes to
have another after his present term
expires.
Governor Douglass evidently believes
| that he knows of a well known brand
of $500 shoes that will fit him better
than the presidents will.
'There are too - many report
ers," declares Mr.. E. H. Hartman.
Very likely Tom Kelly and the perpe-
traitors of the Comanche county bond
outrage think the same way. And If
Mr.. Hartman viii amend his remarks
| to include cartoonists it will undoubt-
edly receive the unanimous affirmative
vote of the more or less disting guished
! governor of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Jerome talks about 'moral
| obliquity." This is high -tonedese for
plain crookedness.
The chief of police of Chicago prom
| ises to close all the gambling places.
| but at last reports the board of trade
| and stock exchange were still doing
| business.
| NJ. Witte doubtless purchased copies
! of the Portsmouth papers just as soon
| as he landed and carefully scanned the
| bargain sales columns for peace ad-
vertisements. Russia is looking for a
good bargain in peace these days.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-03
GLOBE SIGHTS.
rFrom the Atchison Globe.J ]

IETOn the Atc9lSOn NzfODG-1
.'save me. o Lord. from being fool
when know better. From the prayer OF
an Atehison man.
Did you ever notice how time drags
when you are saving money, and how II
flies when you are spending 1t!
If a house is painted a color that is BAR
ticuiarly glaring. and inharmonioqs. It
'.I am not particular" a man said today,
'fbut do hope the county attorney will
never run around with my stomach in
jar
do you think they will come out all
ri9ht?'' a man asked Drake Watson to-
day, speaking of his boys. ''Huh!'' Mr..
Watson replied, they've come out
A farmer was eating dinner at a res
taurant today. What will you have to
drink?' he was asked. "Buttermiik," he
replied. farmer. asking for buttermilk in
town is as bad as butcher eating pack
ing house sausage.
Here is the trouble with abusing John
D. Rockefeller: It encourages unfair
abuse of half the men in the world. At
ter lazy man has abused Rockefeller a
porous because of industry And scream
as hard as you please, the fact remains
that the Industrious, successful men are
the men who furnish employment for Ia
Dor and make this country great.
There never was a man SO good. so no.
bic, so self-sacrifcing or SO handsome that
ne wasn't a spectacle of terror in his shirt
tail Men look 50 horrible IN their shirt
tails that some Rhlsnshgopla . SOU sts snoH1e @
shirt, or the tail. Under no circumstances,
half dressed tWo-thirds dressed or In the
altogether, can any human being look as
terrible as a man looks IN his shirt tail.
When a man is clad that way the recoi-
lection of his appearance should prevent
him from feeling proud when he Is dress
de, little later, in q SIS suit.