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STORIES OF THE WAGS
HUMOROUS TALES TAKEN FROM THE
FUNNY PAPERS.

BrOthef OIL
Not n ShylOCk-E1e Wanted Peace
Wanted Daughtcrs-Thc bad BOY.
HE WANTED PEACE.
The ~Sultan--So, you, an American, de-
sire a commission in my army9
Applicant-Yes, your highncss.
The Sultan-But why do you wish it?
Applicability physicians have pre-
scribcd change of scene and rest.
The Sultan-Why what have you
been doing lately?
Applicant-For three years | have been
the directorof an Italian opera company,
with four prima donnas and three tenors.
-EHihddphW Gull.
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In 1871 Winnipeg's population was $50; in
1000 81 nnn
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CHApPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
r-...xIt IJor,rl 4, ~ Nov, Vorly
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Dancer from Catarrh
90 Doses One Dollar
Hoods ~Sarsaparina

~ have been troubled with that distressing com.
o,,int' catarrh. and have been using Hoods Sarsapa-
lila. and find It one Of the best remedies I have ever
mi 80. Sh;oId Ehicaao Ill
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1883-10-11
The Hand Cotton Picker.

Our esteemed contemporary.
Capt. Wright, Of the Vicksburg
Herald, has struck Gil, we hope, in
his invention Of the Hand Cotton
Picker.
1t is described as follows: This lit
tie instrument is operated with great
facility by means of a spring placed
between the two plates which con
tain the pivot and hold it open,
until slightly pressed by the hand.
The five claws (two on one cup
and three on the other) fitting into
each when closed represent the fin
gers and perform their office in dex-
terously separating the cotton from
tie open boil or burr"
The picker will give better weights,
pick cleaner, and save the fingers
from cramping and laceration.
Gloves can be conveniently worn in
using it.
They will be made as low as it is
possible to manufacture them in q
light and durable material, not
exceeding one dollar q pair.-Re-
reilIe.
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Gaileau's Skeleton.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6.-The skele.
ton Of Charles j. Guiteau, assassin
of President Garfield, has at last
been placed on exhibition in the
Army Medical Museum. 1t is dis
played in a new case in the north
end of the museum hall, which con-
tains, in addition, the skeletons of a
boy, a negro girl aud an Indian
chief. The two former are labeled,
but the skeleton Of the assassin
bears no mark, except the small
letter ID" on each distinctive sec
ton of the frame. The skin of Gut
teau's head is stuffed and preserved
in large jar of alcohol in the cura-
tors office. and,is in an excellent state
of preservation, the facial expression
being perfect. One of the princi-
pals of the museum stated that the
flesh was not thrown into a sewer,
as has been stated, but was crema-
ted in the museum boiler at noon of
Oct. 80, 1882. There will doubt
less be rush of spectators to sec the
skeleton next week.
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The Preparation OF .Iute.

For many months past Mr.. Franz
Luft, noted inventor, has been en-
deavoring to solve the problem of
constructing a machine which should
remove the many difficulties in the
way of decorticating jute and pre-
pairing 1t for manufacture into var
ious fabrics as bagging, etc. Mr..
Lula succeeded in constructing u
machine Of which public trial was
made yesterday at Reynolds marble
works, on Tchoupitouslas street, be.
tween Washington aud Sixth streets S.
Among the spectators present were
Mr.. ). II. Gilman, q we'll known
engineer, Messrs. U. Marindni, ID.
Fatjo, W. NJ. Evans and others.
The operation was conducted under
the direction of the inventor and his
agent, Mr.. 5. G.. Yogt. The ma.
chinery is very simple, consisting
mainly OF q tank with corrugated bot
tom, in which a heavy roller, also
with corrugated surface, rcvo.vcs
at the rate of eight revolutions per
minute, and gin similar in appear
auce To the cotton gin. The jute
used was from a fine stock cut al
Brcokhaven, Miss, by Mr.. Vogt.
The stalk was placed in the tank
aud crushed by the roller, by which
process they were decorticated and
fitted for the gin They were then
passed through the gin, which dis
integratcd the fibres, leaving the
stalks in condition for manipula,
ton by the manufacturer.
The machinery seemed to answer
very well the purpose for which it
is designed, and if no defects are
demonstrated in actual practical
work, the invention will prove a most
valuable onc.-NeW Orleans Ptcd-
yUne, 80.
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THE opening chorus of the great
festivities at Raymond was smaller
affair even than we expected. The
excursion from Jackson carried
down about so persons, including
distinguished speakers, the must
clans and the connoneers These
latter were convicts, three white and
three colored, fresh from the peni-
tertiary walls. They are the last
case of fusion in these parts. They
were gaily bedight IN spanking
uniform Of red and black, and were
conspicuous objects around the
great festivities Jackson Tribune
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stand By thc Nominees.

Capt. r. II. Truly, of jefferson
county, was in town last Saturday,
and We understand before leaving,
publicly declared his mind made
mp to run against DIR. r. r. Apple
white as al Independent Democratic
candidate for Floatcr. SO far as we
have heard, there can be no objection
To the new candidate on personal
grounds, but IT is the poorest Of re-
commend ations TO his Democracy to
ccT:e ont against the regular nomi-
nee of his party, and slfat nominee
a fully competent and representative
man Of the people. Let every Demo
crat in both counties stand by APP
plewhite and elect him. To say
nothing of his equal fitness for the
position. he was fairly nominated by
our delegates regularly appointed
for Tia s duty, and We cannot, III good
faith, refuse TO accept their choice as
our own.
What we have SAID OF Applewhte
is equally true of McLain, the regu-
lar nominee for District Attorney,
and of Packwo1d, should he have an
opDonent for the Senate.
On this rock The LEADER stands,
and when it hears arguments to the
contrary, it will answer them.
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Shortly before Judge Black died,
he said to his wife: How can |
fear to cross the dark river when my
f.lther awaits me on the other shore?,'
and added: "Would | were as com
Portable about all | leave behind un-
flashed in this world and then
hreathcd the following earnest pray
er. 90 thou beloved aud most
merciful Heavenly Father, from
whom | had my being, and in
whom have ever trusted; if it be
Thy will grant that my suffering end
and that l speedily be called home
to Thee, and oh, my God bless and
comfort thee, my Mary"
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THE BRooKHAvEN LEADERS, repre-
sentative among the Press excursion
lists to Louisville and Cincinnati,
produces from the former city the
most graphic and entertaining ac-
count of what was to be seen at the
Exposition, enjoyments there, aud
notes by the way, that We have yet
met with in any of our State exchang-
Sentinel.
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RnEUMkTlSMS5sSiaa.t, 5 ss,a;!ss sS q

ed at once 3and positively cured by the use of
Wheeler's No. 96 Rheumatic Remedy. I'VE say
boldly thai in the worst cases OF no matter how
long standing, how serious or how painful, we
cannot only give relief but positively cure for all
time. Failing to do this we Will positively refund
the money paid for the treatment. and il your
sufcrings are not positively stopped for all time
You have not thrown your money away as you
dies. The price OF Wheeler's No. 81 Rheumatic
Remedy is only 80 cents, obtainable from drug
gist or sent free by mail on receipt Of price.
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Publication Notice.
Publication Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON Nrssl
Septe mber q, lisa
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has flied notice OF his intention 10 NAV !.
nnal proof in support of his clam, and thar SAD
pr oof will he made before &. Z. Watts, Cbancerv
Clerk. at Monticello. Miss, on Nov 12. IsSa viz,
Henry Bryant, Homestead No. $3.50 for the NV
swA sec. rs, township 5 II, range 81 west. liz
names the following witnesses 10 proye his cnn
tinuOus residence upon, and cultivation Of. SAID
land. viz:
Wiley Price, William COL All OF Hooker ?. O
Inns, Jordan Haywood, Lawrence Co -
Wade Smith. Miss
X. e. KERR
Sept 2T-Gw Register
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Mss LILLE MILLER, a lovable,
bright and accomplished young
lady of scarce 1G summers, and
daughter, of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Miller, of Copiah county, died last
week. One of two promising chill
dren, she was beloved of all who
knew her, and thespride --of her dot
ing parents, the depth of whose grief
and sorrow words are powerless to
express. If human sympathy could
avail, their bleeding hearts would soon
be healed, but what is poor human
sympathy in such "a trial as theirs?
Only faith and trust in Him who, in
his providence gave, and by mys-
ferrous providence hath taken away
can prove of any avail, and to Him
we commend them.
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Publication Notice
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, +,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss
Sept q, 1888. I
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice OF his intention to
make final proof IN support of. his claim, and thai
said proof will be made before C. E. Watts
Chancery Clerk, at Monticello, Miss, on Nov, M
1883, viz: Henry Jackson, Homestead No. Sl42
for the ne 4 sc \, and sch ne n sec IA, Tin
20 ". lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and Guilt
Walton of, said land, viz:
f edrick Daniel, $. T. Arm-l All OF Silver Greek
strong, Washington Oats, 7. %, Lawrence
JEFF Daniel. Co, Miss.
X. Z, KERR
Sept. 77-6w Register.
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SEND YOUR ORDERS FOR
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TO
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Her stock is the largest and most Fash
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goods at unusually low prices.
Orders promptly filled and goods cheer
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factory. Best quality of Berlin Zephyr 0
cents per ounce delivered free of postage.
Oct. 12-6m
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Publication Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss. !
Sept. 10, 1883. I
Notice IL hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has 1led notice Of her intention to
that said proof will be made before F. N. Martin
Chancery Clerk, at BroOkhaven, Miss. on Oct
81, 1888, viz: I4Idia Smith. widow OF Hamilton
smith, deceased, Homestead No s762 for the ned
NV Il, Sec 6, n,r9e. She names the follow
ing witnesses to prove her continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of said land, VIZ:
Isaac Lamb, A. M All Of BrOokhayen ?. o.,
Stepp, w. =. Rodg- Lincoln Co.,
ers, I. J. Good, Miss.
r. C. KERR,
Register.
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POOR people, ss2ss = s2 %SSs 3

@ Speople we'll to 60 CIR
wealthy find that the emo nous charges of prac-
ticing physicians are a serious burden to them,
and also lind that after paying themselves poor
they have thrown their money away. To over
come these evils we offer Wheeler's No. sc Sure
Remedies to the sick and suffering one Remedy
the one claimed for it, and as these remedies
have stood the test of years without a single
failure, we agree to refund the mOnev paid i'll
every instance where care Is not positively eff
feCted. The remedies are entirely vegetable, can
do no harm, and will positively cure every dis
case for which they are prescribed.
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Eucs6ay'. Elections.

Iowa will go Republican and elect
Sherman, but shows large Demo
cratic gains. Legislature doubtful.
Prohibition amendment in Ohio
received an immense vote, but will
probably fail of a majority.
CORRESPONDENTS of tae Democrat
seem to possess an irresistible
pencIlant for striking some branch
or other of Christian people. Not
long since the Methodists were very
roughly handled by one of these
scribes for the way they are pleased
to conduct their camp-meetings, and
last week another scribe of this char
acter goes out OF his way i'll COM
nenting on suggestion made by
The LEADER to invite the Northern
Excursionists to stop off here, TO give
the Baptists dig, aud strongly
intimatcs that the members of that
denomination do not want any body
to emigrate to Liucpln county
who is not willing TO renounce al
of his former religious predictions
and "look upon j. r. Graves as be
ing infallible.' We regard the
in5inuatio1 as gratuitous, uncalled
for and without the least foundation
and The consideration of the influence
of j. r. Graves, in connection with
our proposition, about as irrelevant
as to take into account the Influence
of Sitting Bull in getting up Of the
great Worlds Cotton Centennia
Exposition at New Orleans. AS ia,
Democrat seems to be furnishing ;
medium for this class of writing
we pre- ume our Presbyterian, Ca,ho
lie, and Episcopalian friend.
will next come in for rasping TO
some real or imputed crookednes
that does not suit the delicate sens,
Of propriety of these wanton critics
The LEADER will not accept thu
amendment proposed by the Demo
Gratis correspondent, for reasons
stated 10y Liberal, Jr,,' in anothe
column. The desired effect" Anne,
at by it is to get good anc
thrifty immigrants to settle anon!
us, not to drive them away by mis-
representing our home people.
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SENSIBLE MEN S S;% g.! :, S

arrangements of the body each has separate
cause or origin, and that each needs different
method OF treatment IN order to effect cure
and a moments reflection must convince that any
of the quack nostrums foisted upon the
public claiming to cure all of number OF dla-
metrcally different diseases must prove failures
even II w, do not III them humhngs.
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.E6lass,s,isfrNsOr'S Notice.

The undersigned was appointed Admlnstra-
tor of tho Estate of Geoi ge w. Kilcrease, Jr..
Deceased, on the Sth day of October, 1883, by the
Chancery Court OF Lincoln County, Mississippi:
All persons having claims against the estate OF
"a I'd decedent will exhibit the same and have
them registered by the Clerk of said Court with
in one year or they VIII be forever barred.
GEORGE ". KILCREASE,
Administrator.
X. Ii. THOMSON, Solicitor.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-01-18
PhosphOrescent Beetles.

The beetles (elater) are the most rc-
splendent forms of the South. Over
seventy distinct species of them are
known from Chill to the Southern States
of North America. They have two vel
low phosphorescent spots upon the back,
and two others hidden under the wing
cases, which are only visible when the
insect flies We have frequently read
by their light; allowing tho insect to
cling 70 tho finger, and passing it along
the page, aspot two inches in diameter
would be rendered luminous by the dor
sal lights. The sight produced by these
tropical fire-tlies is often extremely
magnificent, and has been aptly do
scribed by Southey:
"Sorrowing we beheld
tho hlgnt como on; but soon did night dis
Moro wonders wonders than it voilod; innumorous
From the tho wood cover swarmed. and darkness
Their .,losa. sbsautles visible; ono whilo they
a bright blue radiance upon flowers which
Their gorgeous colors from tho oye of day;
SS9W, motioEloss and dark, eluded search,
Selt-shroudcd; and anon, starring the sky,
Rose like shower of fire"
Now red glare dashes by, followed by
an intermittent blaze of rich oranpe-
yellow, while in the foliage all about
the brilliant green light of the photuris
appears, dying away a mimic revolving
light. At times these attract others Of
golden hues, and bcvy of flashing in.
candcscent bodies circle about each
other for moment, and then dart
away like flaming meteors to illuminc
tho gloom beyond. One, the pyro-
phorus, emits, when at liberty, q rich,
ruddy glow, and again a yellowish
orange, but in captivity it seems diff
fused with pale, green glow. These
are the insects the early Spanish in
vadcrs took for the lights of an i'm
mense army as they advanced upon the
ancient capital of Mexico. At this
time they were used by the natives at
night, numbers Of them being tied 70
the feet. Southey refers to this in tho
poem already quoted. When Coatel was
guiding Madoc through the cavern,
She bcckoncd, and descended, and drew out
from underneath her vest Il cage, or not
II rather might be called, so flnc the twirs
"hich Knit it, where, confined, two frc-iIics
R0vo '
Their luster.'
In parts Of the South to this day thcv
are IN common use as q decoration by
inc ladies; and among the peasantry of
Italy and Greece n gala toilet would not
seem complete without a diadem of
flashing iire-llies that CLEANS and scin
tlllates like q veritable halo about their
heads. AS evening falls these maids of
the sun follow the cleaning insects,
and bedcck one another with living
gems that only Nature can produce'
Upon one occasion Don Domingo Condo.
OF colombia, appeared upon the evening
promenade with an enormous live beetle
as catch to his Panama hat, which in
turn was ornamented with q loon of
blazing firc-flies; and in his palace
cages of silver wire krhg, imprisoning
myriads of tie glca.c;ng insects. o
Charles Il. Holder, IN Ho,p sf'S Naquzinc.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1883-01-18
A Ducal SchOOImaster.

A few months ago tho report ran the
rounds of the press that the wealthy
Duchess of Gallivra had bestowed two
splendid estates upon tho Pope for use
during mis- lifetime. The story of the
enorn ou' increase of this old ladys
riches is not generally known, and it is
certainly curious one. The late Duke
possessed a fortune of 10000 900 francs,
and IN only son. During his fathers
lifetime the heir declared his intention
of renouncing the world Instead Of
following the examples Of the Kings and
mobiles of earlier ages when they wero
seized with this passion and retiring into
cloister, tho young man, at the ago of
twenty, crossed into the territory of
Nice, and applied for n situation as
village schoomaster. His father re-
garded it MS mere freak, and sent his
! son every year q sum of 800, 900 francs.
! The young man accepted it, but refused
to spend it upon himself, sending the
whole to Paris, with q request that
it should be expended anonymously upon
the poor Of the Frerch capital, while he
! himself existed entirely upon the income
which he earned as aschoOlmaster. The
secret of the aristrOcratic origin and
! brilliant prospects, of the village peda-
BOBuo cOuld not Do RepC, ana hlGeF no
had been at work for three years the
French Minister of Education sent him
a nomination as "Officer de PAcademie."
Meanwhile he father died, and the &C.
centric s,AoolmaGter had become the
Duke of Gallivra, and the rightful pos
sessor'of enormous riches. He de-
termined, however, to adhere to his vow
of renunciatIon. He wrote polite letter
to the French minister, declining the
honor which had been offered him, saying
that his hreeyears' service was too mean
TO be compensated with such dignity.
The young Duke is stiil contented teach
Ing the children Of the peaSants in his
Nice village, and never interferes with
his mother, regarding himself dead to
world in which he once liyed,-~Lon998
Gl0hA