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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
King.

Farmers busy with their blowing.
Some of our farmers. have planted
corn
Without any more cold weather,
the people in this section will soon
have plenty Of vegetables to eat
Sunday school and prayermeeting
at this place is progressing very
nicely. Our present bible teacher has
resigned, and W. G.. Worley elected.
Let everybody come to Sunday school !.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.,
Weathersby a 7-pound baby boy,
March 4.
Miss Florence CLARK. who has been
critically i'll with grippe and fever
for the past two weeks. is improving.
She has suspended her school sill sum.
mer.
Elmo Harper, who has been con-
fined to his room for SO long. is bet
ter.
Mrs. W. M. Corley, Of Collins,
visited relatives here last week.
Miss Delark Stuckey has returned
from Meridian after an extended visit
to her brothers.
Mrs. A. p. Dear, Of Florence,
visited her daughter, Mrs. e. A.
Weathersby last week.
Mrs. Ragland and children. Of
brownsville, visited her daughter
Saturday and Sunday.
Mesdames B. F. Dyes, Of Pearl, and
MoLeoud. Of Harrisville, were called
10 the bedside Of their sister Miss
Florence Clark last week.
Miss Webb Laird. Of Florence. Is
visiting here this week.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
IN THE HANDS or THE PLANTER.

The following very interestg letter
from VIM. v. King, superintendent
New York York cotton exchange, was
received by Richard Cheatham, secre-
tary of the southern cotton association:
Richard Cheatham, Secretary,
Southern Cotton Association. Atlanta,
Ga, Dear Sir: Your favor Of the
10th instant is received Thanks for
President Jordan's cotton statistics,
etc., which give the facts clearly and
intelligently.
In my opinion the coming planting
season will prove to be the most try
ing IL not the most critical in tho ex-
perience of the cotton growers of the
south. Trying because there are
many who believe 10 or 10 ID cents
will prove 80 serious temptation to
the planter that he will put every
available acre in cotton. This
opinion is not conflne to this section
Of the country alone, but 10 endorsed
by many Of the good people Of the
south, not planters ct cotton am glad
to say.
It will indeed prove critical season
for the planter and for the entire
south should the temptation to over :
plant in cotton be carried out. The
years of splendid work Of your asso.
citation together with that Of others
who have co.operated, will be swept
away, and q condition of servitude
for the planter will be renacted with
its consequent or cents for cotton
This il not an extreme picture. It
is certain to occur unless the planters
stand solidly together and FOR their
own protection diversity the planting,
putting in moderate acreage only IN
cotton. II the planters will not pro-
tect themselves in = matter of such
vital interest, to whom can they look
for help? Certainly not to the
buyer and consumer.
To sum up the matter. the situation
veal or for woe, for cents or for 10
cents is entirely in the hands of the
planter. In q brief interval Of time
the world will know whether he has
proven false to himself or has had the
courage and manliness to resist the
temptation which now threatens to
wtest from him the control Of the
situation. Yours truly,
VIM. Y KING.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15

pointment. but had no audience. He
was met by Prof. Gainy and invited
to address his school, which he did In
good style Farmers are too busy to
attend public speaking, unless they
can see more in it than they can in
the cotton association.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
Joe.

Health not very good, several being
on the punv list with colds.
There was preaching at County Line
Saturday and Sunday. A good con-
gregation both days
Prof. Ratliff attended the teachers
meeting at Mendenhall Saturday.
Ellis Gill made q business trip to
D'Lo last week.
The school at County Line Is moving
along nicely. The school will close
in two more weeks.
The people are preparing to put a
nice fence around the graveyard at
County Line.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
JUDGE TRULY FOR GOVERNOR.


authority for saying SO, it has no
doubt that Judge Truly, now that he
has been turned down for the Supreme
Judgeship, after having the endorse
ment of seventy five per cent of the
lawyers of the state. will become q
candidate for governor. He has re-
ceived proffers of support for this
high Office from leading men in all
parts of the state. and now that he
has been set aside by partisan
Governor, for reasons that are we'll
understood, his friends will become
more insistant than ever, and the
Clarion Ledger feels warranted in
saying that decided majority of the
opposition to the present admins
tration will unite in support of Judge
Truly for Governor. Some of his
friends-and he numbers them by
legions-prefer that he should be
come candidate for the United
States Senate, but it is hardly
probable that he will consent to do so,
or even entertain the suggestion.
Judge Truly would adorn either
place, the executive office or the SEN
ate chamber. He is gentleman of
decided and acknowledged ability, of
courtly manners, ripe culture, and
deep learning, and as lawyer stands
at the head of the profession. He
made an excellent Circuit Judge and
one of the best supreme court
justices of the state, his decisions
being able, ornate and forceful
Judge Truly is gentleman of at
fairs. a judge of men and measures,
knows the wants and needs Of the
state, and is eminently qualified for
the high office of governor.
Now that he has been turned down
principally for the reason that he op-
posed the aspirations of the present
governor, for his ability was never
questioned and endorsements never
denied, he will at once become the
central figure of the state; and the
Clarion Ledger will be surprised il
Judge Truly's announcement for
Governor is not given out in short
time. And when it is made, the
canvass will, indeed. be on in Mis-.
sissippi, for his name will awaken
an enthusiasm throughout the length
and breadth of the state that will be-.
come infectious at once.
The public is anxiously awaiting
Judge Truly decision, and will be
slow TO make commitment till it is
known.
Commenting upon Judge Truly's
retirement the Commercial Appeal
says:
Judge Truly's record is an able
one. and his services have been both
brilliane and faithful. Naturally
there is much speculation as to what
Judge Truly will now attempt. He
is one Of Mississippi's famous and
gifted men and no honor in the gift
of the state is SO high that he may
not aspire to it with fiattering hopes
of success
1T has been said that he may have
try for the governorship. Again,
Ne is attributed with desire for the
position of United States Senator.
Whichever it may be, Judge Truly
will find many supporting him in his
ambition, and il is certain his op-
ponents will find him competitor
who will give them their hands full
upon the day bf the battle CLARION
Ledger
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
Monterey.

Quarterly conference will be held
here on the nth and 18th Of this
month.
Mrs. Fannie Webb 10 improving.
The teachers association will meet
here the 2Srd and oath Of this month.
H. E. Cofer visited selatives here
Sunday.
Mrs. Tom Smith continues to be
quite i'll.
Mr.. Boteler and family visited Mrs.
Boteler's sister, Mrs. NJ. @. Stubble.
field. Of Brandon, Sunday.
The school is progressing nicely /;
also the music class.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15

Ladies' should sec our department..
Enamel and tinware, less work for
You in kitchen, this hot summer !.
Pelahatchie Hardware Go.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
FOR SALE.

/ have 8 limited amount of the
famous ssMortage LITTER cotton seed
for sale. If you want seed that are
pure, cali on or write
]. F. ROBINSON, Brandon Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W W. Corley spent
Saturday at Florence
Mr. and Mrs. M SanGifer, Of Pearl,
visited their son here Sunday.
School will close at this place Fri
day.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
Notice to Col0rcd Teachers.

Teachers you are resrecffullv no.
titled to meet M in Brand don. M,ss's-
sippi March 24th. 1906 to transact
som- business of the Rankin county
Colarrd Teachers Ass c'stinn. Please
meet promptly at II o'clock
"A. H. KERSH. President.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
Teachers Examinations.

For whit Aprsl 6. Z, and 20 and 81
For color. d, Apr / Is IA and 81 and IS
j. r. East.
Mrs Kate Barksdale, Examiners.
s r. MYERS, Supt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1T fails to cure e. W GROVES
signature is on each box. CSC.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15

The weather is fine and the farmers
arc making good use Of 1t.
Homer Thames has been quite sick,
but is up.
Miss Alice Warren Is just recover.
ing from = spell Of pneumonia.
Mrs. Lewis Myers who has been II
very poor health FOR some time, IL i'm
proving.
Judge Nofrell came according % 81.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
PUMPS.

We have the celebrated Challenge
Co.'S Pumps, and can furnish any
other make on short notice.
O. W. OWEN & SON.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1906-03-15
EGGS FOR SALE.

Whit Wyandoste eggs for sale, 60
cents pr dom O L. McGILVRA.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08

During June we win make all our
$500, $500 and $500 photos for $3.50.
SHAF,ER STUDIO
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
sKELLEYREEs WEDDING.
III OF d1U = 1t1Icue w C3H0fITe
Were Very Impressive

KEYSER, w Va. June At tie
quaint old ancestral home OF David A.
Arnold. Knobley Farm. West Virginia.
on Thursday evening. June7th. at 8
O'Clock, in the presence OF over 200
invited guests. were said the solemn
words that united the lives Of Franklin
Pierce Kelley. OF Fairmont, and Ellen
Josephine Rees. Of knobley Farm, w.
Va This was one Of the most elab-
crate and notable weddings ever sol
emnized' in Mineral county
The wedding partook somewhat OF
the nature Of garden party, being
solemnized upon the beautiful lawn
OF the old manse.
To the solemn strains Of Mendels'
sohn's wedding march, superbly rem
dered by Miss Elsie Rees Hoffman
at the piano. and accompanied by Miss
Bessie Washington on the violin. the
wedding party proceeded from the
house to the lawn, where in the beau
tiful moonlight and under the shining
stars. dimmed by the light from the
numerous Chinese lanterns gracefully
dUoOI \lc so4SuANa@7. SAAN- $500
| tiful ring ceremony was performed by
Rev A NJ. Cackley, of the II. E.
Church, South, Of Keyser. assisted by
Rev. J. C. Bloomfield. OF Fairmont, *.
Va. both being respective pastors OF
the bride and groom
The bridal party, descending from
the second story Of the house by t~o
separate stairways, crossed the porc''
and entered the lawn by two aisles
formed by ribbons which converSei
near the center Of the lawn. where the
party took their respective positions
for the wedding ceremony.
The ribbon children, consisting OF
Masters Edward Miller. Wilbur Hor'
man. John Arnold and George Wilson,
and Misses Sallie and Rebecca Baker,
Letazel Snyder and Cecilia Thomas.
entered the lawn. bearing the ribbons
to form the aisles, through which the
bridal party was to pass.
Then came four misses bearinS-can-
dies. namely. HARRIET Wilson, Virginia
Pancake, Rees Washington and Eleanor
Davidson. These were followed by the
maids and groomsmen. who We're Miss
Mary Dow Strader and Mr.. Ralph Kel-
ley. Miss Bette Washington and Mr..
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Lived in Ohio.

We want to state that Henri Ma
lone, the boy who was sentenced 10
the Reform school, while born in this
State. has lived nearly all his Life IN
the State Of Ohio, and came here from
that State In fact he Is an 1tal1an
and goes by the name OF his STEP
father. He is no relation to the Ma
lones Of this city and community who
are well and favorably known and are
among our best citizens.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Mrs lollif Entertained.

The graduating class Of the Hisl
school was delightfully."- eatertatnes
last evening by Mrs. ". a. 5Jol3if a
her home on Madison street The en-
tire class, which numbers twenty
three members, was present and 4 dc
liShtful evening was spent by tAt
guests. Miss Blanche Malone pres!t
ed at the punch bowl and the refresh
ments were served by Misses l-auss
Williams and Elsie Fleming Mise:
Eva Brand and ia A--.os assisted tA+
hostess in entertaining.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08

Beautiful Shirt Waists 81 to S. at
The Bon Ton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
=SOCI. EY

SO. 1900.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08

sesszsa s:.sszss sts
max Of -
David afnoId The
soon accompantedby his best raa.
NJ ArthurF nI@y enatered the lawn
aisle FhsIe the prideand
ismraafron Of honor, Das;ss Arnold.
slowly followed thess groonsl:az1
maid OF honor to the point Nhere the
two ais1essc conveyed
b After beautiful and impressive
ceremony the bridal party retfrea 10
the parIor to receive congratulations,
and later repaired to the dining room.
where a palatable luncheon and deli
cious refreshments were served
The bride wore a beautiful creation:
of white crepe de chine over white taf'
feta silk and carried a lovely shower
bouquet of lilies Of the valley Her
ornaments were diamonds and pearls
gifts Of the groom
At about the hour Of midnight TIE
bridal party entered carriages amid
showers of rice and old shoes and Were
driven to Keyser. where they took the
1870 train east for two or thres
weeks tour OF the east and north.
Mr.. Kelley is one of Fairmont's
most prosperous, and highly respected
business men, having been for the past
twelve years the junior members Of the
well-llnown wholesale and retail lum
Der firm Of Kelley Bros.
Miss Rees. now Mrs Kelley. is the
daughter OF the late James & ant
Mrs. Rebecca Washington Rees- O.
Mineral county, and is descended from
notable ancestry. both father ant ant
nothing being direct descendants O
the famous Washington family She
has been prominently identified Wiz
the. religious and philanthropic en-
terprises OF the community for some
time and is greatly loved and respect
ed by large circle of friends
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08

En<ertai1es II Dianes
aymoad entest sasaa
ber Of friendssat seven seioc inner
last eressning ShadS SIDE Eas
guests incfuded nentber Nor
NAL School faculty. nd his
sraduating class OF which thesshosS;
is amember An elegant dinnsrsEa as:
served TO the foIlowlrgS guests miss
Mabel aaoderweII Butcher Anna
Belle Downtain. Prof E. Mercer;
Aubrey Meredith, Carrie ChristiesSand
Frank Pryor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08

.:sst Door East Of ManIey Hotel
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Epv.orth Leae-e ce.ine-

a delightful outing Was en5oye6 yes
terday by the junior Epworth League
Society Of the NJ e Church. The par
ty went to Traction Pax on the e-4s
car and spent the day under the trees.
MRS. VA. Fisher and Mrs Levi b
IHarr. superinteadents. were IN charge
|of the outing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Invitation Extended.

An invitation IS extended to all to
attend the tent meetings held by the
Free Methodist Church commencing
Saturday evening. June 9. The tent
is located in First ward, Barnes street.
Services every day, s, p. m.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Notice I'd AllIeacte.s.

A meeting OF all the teachers OF
Fai-mont is called to meet IL the Nor
NAL school building Monday afternoon
at 1880 to make arrangements for the
State Association Fairmont city
teachers, First ward teachers, the
Normal school faculty and all other
teachers residing IL the city are re
quested to join in these Preparations.
JOSEPH ROSTER,
Superintendent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Iuniors Will Entertai1.

Tomorrow evening at the Normal,
the JUNIOR Class Will render pro
gramme consisting Of original papers,
Rotations, music and class poem.
Walter Gaskins VIII be the class or
ator.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
MAN be Rode,s Maid.

Miss Grace Ranfdn leaves Monday
for -Hrndman. Pa. where she VIII be
a brides maid at the wedding of a
friend which takes place on Tuesday
evening
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-08
Not Much Improved.

Louise, the daughter OF Trainmaster
T. W. Reynolds, is not much improv-
ed. She is at the City Hospital About
six weeks ago Louise was operated on
for appendicitis, but since then she
has not been able to recover her for
mer health Her friends are very anx-
ious to learn that she may soon recov-
er.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
long before the Virginia Corporation Com
pany was thought Of
Conferred With Him.

CUES Did you talk to Juuge Crump
about the affairs of the company
Ans Yes discussed everything with
hm-all It's affairs and all its clients.
CUES. Why did you not talk to .e
other members OF the commission?
Ans. don't know-because. suppose,
the opportunity did not arise.
CUES. Did you mention the matter 10
Mr.. Upshur.
Ans. Yes, did. read him the char
ter before 1t was granted. and told him
that Judge crump had approved 1t,
mot So Much Moral Virtue"
CUES. Did you offer him stock2
Ans. Yes. but he said he had to watch
the railroads, because they were watch
ing him. and could not afford to hold
stock He was not possessed at that time
OF the extreme moral virtue he now pro-
fesses. He knew all the time that Juuge
Crump held stock--in fact. he knew all
about the company and its affairs.
CMajor Lanicr then stated that Mr.. tip
shur was not only oware of all that he
did in connection with the Virginia Cor
poration Company, but helped him In
various ways 10 further the Interests OF
the company. allowing him to use the
files and agreeing TO his use OF cards
belonging to tn commission. ne
stated that Mr.. Upshur was friendly
to him. and invited him TO visit him in
Norfolk. and that MIR. Gpshur found no
fault with his connection with the Viz
ginia Corporation Company until Judge
Crump placed hira. dsanler at the head
of the chartep hepartment)
Major Laner then fled printed state
ment Of his connection with the Virginia
Corporation Company, which was printed
some months ago in The Tines Dispatch.
Denied the Charges.
Question by Mr.. Byrd:
Were you called before the commits
sioners to answer the charges of Mr.. Up
shur?
Ans. Yes. sir
@. What TRANSFERRED?
Ans. / asked to see the charges. They
said they were not hearing charges. but
wanted to know about the Office. ] told
everything except about Judge Crump's
connection with the company. did not
do this because / saw that Mr.. Stuart
pany, and i knew If he objected TO my
connection he must have objected much
more strongly to Judge Crump's connec-
ton. 1 did 1t to protect Judge Crump.
Cues Did you later mention Judge
| Crump's connection?
Ans. did subsequently.
Major Lanler then read communlca-
ton from, Mr.. Royal, his counsel, to the
! commissioners, dated May 18th. which,
however, contained only statements that
had already been brought out. The COM
mittee adjourned at u o'clock until this
| afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Major La
| n!er on the stand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27
STEWARD FOUND DEAD
IN sCH0OHER'5 HOLD.
A Schooner Sunk at Her Wharf
to Prevent Burn
ing.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.


NORFOLK, VA. February 26.Dead ut
the bottom Of the hold. the body OF the
Portuguese steward of the schooner LORI
ing C. Ballard was found this morning.
The Ballard, which is one of the new ves-
sells of the large class which carry coal
from Norfolk, arrived off the coal piers
at Lamberts Point yesterday afternoon
from Boston. Captain Kelly. her COM
mander said that the steward was last
seen alive after supper last night. 1t Is
presumed that he went forward in the
darkness and plunged down the open
hatchway to death. From the deck to
the place where his body lay Is eighteen
feet The steward hailed from New Bed
ford, Mass,
Fire was discovered aboard the schoon-
err John Howard this morning. and to
save the schooner and her cargo she was
sunk at Parker's Wharf. Portsmouth.
The John Howard. Captain Morse was
laden with straw. for Frank Lindsay.
While the crew were preparing breakfast
flames were seen In the bales of straw
near the stove hue. and soon. famed
by the wind, the entire deck was in
flames. The John Howard is two
master of sixty tons capacity. and halls
from Norfolk. hut has been engaged In
traffic out Of Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-27

1T would hurt me. I could put my
hand in the fire, but wouldn't do 1T.
Cues You have shown these charges
TO many, have you not?
Ans. l have shown IT.: don't know
to how many.
Cues To the chairman Of the commit
tee?
Ans. Yes.
Cross-examined by Mr.. Hinton
Cues. You say you were employed by
the commission, on accoHnt of your
railroad ability?
Ans. Yes.
CUES. Did you furnish rates to the
commission?
Ans. Sometimes.
Ques. Did you not refuse to help the
commission on certain rates?
Ans The rates had no basis and we've
utterly foolish.
Cues. Did you not refuse?
Ans. l did not help In that work.
CUES. Did they not keep asking for
your help for months and did you not
| refuse because you said you did not
| have the time?
| Ans. No. sir. think not.
| CUES. Did not Mr.. Tyler do the work
| OF taxation?
Ans. Yes, sir, and I brought him there.
against the wishes of the commission.
Cues. You say you brought him there
1 against the wishes or the COMMISSION,
and yet you repudinte him?
Ans Mr. Upshur then made state
ment Of how he happened to recommend
| Mr. Tyler.
Major Lanicr having no questions 10
ask Mr.. Upshur retired.
Mr.. Barrow on Stand.
1 Mr. Barrow was then sworn. He stated
! that since the third OF December, 1903.
| he Nad been in the employ Of the State
| Corporation Commission.
BY Mr.. Byrd
Cues. Were you in the office in Feb
ruary, March and April, 1905?
| Ans. Yes.
Cues. Can you tell anything of the
activities of Messrs. Lanier. Tyler and
| Newly?
! Ans. | can substantlate what Mr.. Up
shur said
/ Cues, Tell your own story.
| Ans, ] saw the charter of the Virginia
4 Corporation Company on Mr.. Newby'A
desk, and said thought 1t was all
4 wrong He said had, better attend 70
my own business assJudge Crulnp was
/ Interested In tho company. and that 1t
was all right heard Major Lnnier die
| tate letters for the Virginia Corporation
/ Company to Mr.. Newly. He was COLI
\ s,anty answering tho phone from that
place and so reported the matter to
Mr., upshur.
! CUES. Did you report Mr.. Campbell far
copying records In a wholesale way?
Ans, Yes. | was In the office alone
one night, and Mr.. Campbell came In,
took off his coat and went TO work ut