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Neglect 81 duty and disciplinary offences on the part OF road officers
are punished, III so far as they are not liable to more severe penalties.
with fines OF not less than 30 and not eXcerding S2J, which accrue to
the Colonial Treasury. The fines are dictated by The Superior Authority.
In reEard to other offences committed by road functionares. Or against
such while CD duty, the general enactments of law are applicable.
, 1884-07-12

1Hge Made forholdes med Iensyn til lords AfgiveIso til Anlpg
81 nye Vee.
, 1884-07-12

Any holder Of a road-allotment who is found, at the NJ
tion in the month of January, to have omitted to compile
work incumbent ON him, or to have performed it in an u
manner, is liable to a fine not exceeding $50.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
BROOKHAvEN MISS. THU RsDAY, DECEMBER 1s. 1854.
NO. ~.

worthy OF 1t. When you visit your
town and cities do not gather on the
sidewalks and crowds, making loud
ana indecent talk, thus causing
ladies to walk for blocks out Of their
way TO avoid contact with your Ian
guage. Do your shopping or what
ever you are there for and hurry
home to your wife and children.
Take great interest in all public i'm
provement and aid it all YOU can.
Help to make your county attrac-
tive and second to none 10 the pro-
gress of the age. When you do
this, all will be well, whether the
Democratic or any other party has
control of the Government. Your
conduct then will demand full re-
spect for your every right. If you
do otherwise then you must expect
nothing short of your ruin. Now,
my friends, while l am confined To
my room sick, l make this effort to
write, advising you as well as to
answer some questions, and if you
will heed my advice ! am sure it
will do YOU good.
Trusting God that you may, I am
your friend and fellow citizen,
ID. G. STEWART.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18

No matter how dull or disappointing
are the times compared to our expecta-
tion, the human heart inevitably expert
ences a thrill of delight at tho approach
of Christmas a1d New Year. Our feelings
are softened towards our enemies, and
strengthened towards the dear ones at
home. To show the genuineness of our
appreciation, we comply with the method
of rendering "gifts," and what a sensa-
tion it is to receive or present from or to
those whom we love! 1t is a sort of
sympathetic charity" that moulds the
heart to each other, and the custom
should receive due encouragement from
all. With view to add impetus to this
annual ceremony, we have stocked our
house complete with ''most lovely offer
ings," suitable alike to child and man.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
THE DANCE.

Ye Fathers, Mothers, listen well
At what now do say
Ye help to ope the gate Of He'll
And dim your children's way.
You throw your doors open wide
And let the fiddler in;
Your fate you're willing to abide
If God shall say tits sin.
You teach your children it's not wrong
To go and dance and play;
You never sing Zion song
Nor teach them how to pray.
Yes, you will go and dance all night
And stay until the morn
But God doth say it Is not right
SO sure as you are born.
You can not find in Gods blest word
Where Christ prepared ball;
There's no such thing in Gods record,
tell you one and all.
If Christ was here now OH this earth,
AS lie was once before,
You would not turn ye from your mirth
And open him your door.
You would not listen to him preach
Until the break of day;
You'd rather hear one prOmp and teach
Than do as he hath said.
Your acts at last wont stand the test,
Before Gods Judgment throne;
You cannot stand among the blest
And praise the Three and one. s.
The Lord will say ! ne'er knew you,
You never followed me-
My bliss can not show to you
And set your spirits free.
WIN. EAST, N, G.
Nov. 18th, 1884.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
The Great Eastern.

The telegraph brings the news
that the Great Eastern steamship
will shortly leave London with col
lection of exhibits for the Worlds
Exposition at New Orleans.
For long time it was thought by
the Exposition management that
the United States Government
would send a naval vessel TO Eng
land to bring to New Orleans the
articles that had been collected in
Europe tor the great Exposition.
Owing to certain circumstances that
need not be detailed here, this plan
was long ago abandoned and the
Exposition management, through
its agents, opened negotiations for
the charter of the Great Eastern.
The particulars of the agreement
have not yet been made public, but
it is understood that the Great
Eastern, the largest ship afoat, will
remain at the wharf adjoining the
City Park until June next, and that
she will then carry back to England
such exhibits as remain unsold
when the Exposition closes.
The design Of the Management
for some time has been to charter
the ship and bring The European
exhibits, both governmental and in,
dividual, to the Exposition, and
carry them back free Of charge.
The agents of the Exposition have
secured a considerable number of
displays from the exhibitions that
have recently been held in England
and on the Continent, and large
number of manufacturers and Others
who have been deferred by the pros
pective heavy charges from partak-
ing of the advantage of exhibiting
their goods in New Orleans, will
now have chance of showing
their articles practically free oi
charge.
After the arrival here of the Great
Eastern, she would be immensely
profitable as an auxiliary show, ii
the managers of the Exposition
were to charge visitors an admission
fee for going on board the great
ship. This, it has been announced,
they have no intention of doing.
However, she could be turned to ac-
count as a large floating hotel.
Whatever plan is adopted, one thing
is certain-,he Great Eeatern will
be no inconsiderahle feature of the
Worlds Fxposltion.-N. o. Bulte-
tin.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
II. II. Hines for Auditor.

No better, more worthy or dcsery-
ing man can be found in the Demo-
cratic party, or the State Of Missis-
sippi. To he our next Auditor of
Public Accounts, than II. III. Hines.
TO say that he is pre-eminently
qualified and fitted for this position,
would be simply to reiterste what
so many newspapers from al parts
of the State have said, and what
those who are acquainted him so
well know. We feel safe in saving
that Mr.. Hines is more thoroughly
conversant with the inside work
ings of the Auditors Office than any
one who may be an opposing candi-
date.
1t is the duty of every political
party in nominating its candidates
to high places of trust, to select
men whose moral character is unim.
peachable; mea who are thoroughly
qualified to fill the positions for
which they may be selected, and men
who are IN every way acceptable to
the people. II is a well known fact
that in this State a nomination by
the Democratic party is almost
equivalent To an election; and the
delegates To the nominating conven-
tion in selecting the candidates ex-
ercise power delegated TO them by
the people, and not only power but
a sacred trust. Because the people
in selecting these delegates virtually
pledge themselves TO abide by their
action and To support the nominees.
But this pledge is mutual, because
the delegates also virtually pledge
themselves to select honest and COM
petent men.
Should the Democratic party
nominate Mr.. Hines for Auditor, we
believe that he would lead the tick
CT. He now fills the position nf
individual book-keeper In the
Auditors office, and there is no
neater, nicer, nor more accurately
kept set of books to be found any.
where. Mr.. Hines is not only q
very fine accountant, but man of
thorough business capacity. The
various sherifs of the State who
make their annual settlements with
him will bear testimony to his
accuracy as an officer and his cour-
tesy as gentleman Winona
Times.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
The Present Law and Prohibition.

We are fully satisfied that many
towns and districts in Mississippi
would under the present law soon
become free from the evils of the sale
and use of Intoxicating drinks il our
people would only look to the true
import of the present law regulating
the trade. The law il. as the Legis-
lature has left it, capable of being
made prohibitory, with the least
possible trouble. That is. just let
the law alone, and sign no petition
and we would have no saloons.
Many people seem to have an idea
they are complying with some form
Of law when they sign petitions for
saloon license.
This is by no means the case.
The law simply provides that nn
man shall be allowed to infiict a
community with The sore evils OF
The whisky trade unless majority
of the people ask tor this afiiiction
The petition Is really asking for a
suspension of law. that the trade
may exist-Lexiagtoa Advertiser.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
The Main Building.

This building long
without
of light without suectng the
From of the building opposite the showing
supporting
rounded wide galleries. % g which reached
within the udg and has added $50 and $50
wide the galleries hafing
Music Hail. with seating conmOdou chairs n
platform built
position &c o
The building
h grounds
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18

1t is now stated that Burchard
was selected at the eleventh hour
to be the principal speaker at the
clergyman's meeting. Mr.. Peck, of
the Methodist church, had been
selected, aud had prepared an
elaborate address, but when the
clergymen assembled there was OBJ
lection made by other denominations
some petty jealousies having been
aroused. 1t was then agreed that
the oldest clergyman present, re-
gardless of creed, should be selected,
and DR.. Burchard proved to be the
man. AS the story goes he delivered
The address without any preparation.
-Ec,
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18

By the side of St. John, Butler
presents pitiahle contrast The
ex Governor OF Kansas has distance
ed the ex-Goyeraor of Massachu-
setts. In the last presidential cleo.
iion, Neal Dow, the Prohibitionist
candidate, Apt only l0,SO7 votes In
the entire Union. ii. Johns vote
must be fully twenty five times -
- cat as ihis.- Times-L Democrat
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
The Ragsdales Again Create q Sem
Sat1on.
Special to the Timcs-Democrat.1

Special to the Timcs-D Democrat
MERIDIAN, Dec. S.-The Ragsdale
affair, which was made notorious by
the proceedings at Cincinnati, broke
out afresh here this evening. Mrs.
Ragsdale returned to the city some
days ago and Saturday she took
possession of the hotel, which she
has laid claim to as her property.
Mr.. Raesdale was sick in bed. but
on learning the facts on Sunday he
left the hotel and went to the resi-
dence of Mr.. j. NJ. Niolon, in the
western part of the city. This even
ing Mrs. Ragsdale went to MIR. Mo-
lan's residence, accompanied by a
hired guard, and inquired for Mr..
Ragsdale. She was told he was too
sick to see anyone, but she declined
to leave and persisted in her de-
mand to see Mr.. Ragsdale.
A crowd soon collected, and ru-
mors of pistols. knives, etc, were
circulated, until the excitement
spread over the whole city. Hun
dreds of rumors ale adoat aud the
trouble is the all absorbing topic of
conversation tonight. The almost
unanimous sentiment of the commu-
nity is on the side of Mr.. Rags,iale,
though there is nothing but COM
miseration for Mrs. Ragsdale, who is
believed to be of unsound mind.
There is a strong sentiment against
Mr.. Hewley, who married Miss
Ragadale during the Cincinnati
trouble, as it is generally believed
he has fermented to-day's trouble
through his influence over Mrs.
Ragsdale. He has not introduced
himself favorsbly here. The sheriff
tonight succeeded in inducing Mrs.
Ragsdale TO return home, and peace
now reigns.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
For the LADIES'!

A full line of Cloaks, Shawls, Jerseys
and Wraps.
Lovely Silks, Satins, Velvets, Combina-
tion suitings, Satine, Cashmeres and Flan-
nes.
Rich Beaded Fronts, Passementeries,
Jet Trimmings, Parasol Covers, Parasols
and Satehels.
Profuse styles of Hosiery, Handker-
chiefs, Gloves, Underwear and Corsets.
Recherche Plush Sets, Comb and Brush
Sets, Perfumery Sets, Work Box Sets, etc.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
"The Avalanche will hail the day

when man can vote the Dem0craffc
ticket in the North without being
called a disloyal knave, but IL will
also hail the day when the same
happy change comes over the South.
The citizen must be allowed every
where to choose what he thinks hest
for his country. OF that he must
always he. allowable TO show him
that he is mistaken, but not call him
a traitor, knave and scoundrel be-
cause he cannot see precisely as the
organ may sec."-Aemphis Aps-
ldRche.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
THE WORLDS EXPOSITION.

Of the Worlds Cotton
Exposition Tues
day. December 16th will
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
United States and State Exhibits.

building will be
Each department
the geographical divisions of
will exhibit the
mail facilities The Department will exhibit coast life
The War Department will ordi
The Interior pertaining to the
Justice Bureau Agriculture Bureau Education and the
exhibits and the general educational display also To-
lin S
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
LATER

The excitement over the Ragsdale
matter was suddedly terminated by
Hewlett leaving last night. and Mrs.
RagsdaIe this morning, fer Chatta.
nooga, where they have resided
since the Cincinnati proceedings
MIR. Ragsdale is still confined TO bis
bed,
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18

The colored Baptists Of 0kolona
are building a bri, 1 church.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
For the Gentlemen!

The World Famous Peerless Shirt, in
any style, NJ. Lehman, Sole Agent.
4 full line of Underwear, Socks, Ties,
Scarfs, Silk Handkerchiefs, Kid and
WOolen Gloves, Silk Umbrellas.
Elegant Plush Comb and Brush Sets,
and Shaving sets.
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
House Furnishing Goods!

Including Mattings, Carpets, Oilcloths,
Crumb Cloths, Rugs, Lace Curtains,
Damasks, Towels, Napkins, Cretonnes,
etc, etc.
Now while you are making arrange
ments for the ''Christmas Turkey" please
bear in mind the great Dry Goods House
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
The horticultural Hall.

feet the
vim eworM is
city
N
wi
dandm 10
The Brookhaven leader., 1884-12-18
For the Chiidren!

A large variety of Dolls at the very
lowest prices.
Clappers, Bucks and Saws, Musical
Tops, Fiddlers, Kitchen Sets with
Pumps, Rolling Hoops with Chimes,
Doll Cradles, etc.
All these goods are guaranteed at low
est importation prices.
Send lis yonr orders with prices stated
and we will warrant perfect satisfac-
ton.
We carry q handsome line of
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26
An Ink and PEN sketch Of q
Patriot.

New York Letter in the Atlanta Con-
stitution.
A burly fellow, with a nose TOO
pug and moustache too big to per-
NIT the former feature to assert it.
self in profile view, with fore
head so low as to be hidden by ever
SO slight forward tip of the hat,
which is high silk one, no matter
how questionable that style may be,
with massive chin protruded in
order to make his mouth hold a cigar
at an upward angle, and with an
expression half defiant, half skulk-
ing. That is likely enough your
ideal ofa New York Alderman. He
was realized perfectly to my observa-
tion when / wentto Reorganization
meeting of our new Common Coun-
Gil.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

days afterwards I met friend.
Hello" he said, "did you ever
shoot q cat ?n
"Yes, sir; | shot one few nights
ago, but it was a stuffed one. have
said nothing about it to any person,
and as you seem to know something
about it, you must have tackled it on
the fenceri
Correct he said, 81 put it there
and also did all the cat-calling you
heard, /" and he laughed.
| was a little angry at first, but
smiled gravely and said; "Well, if
your are not cat, you should have
been one" The mystery was solv-
ed.-Grant Pitser.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26
Where Ign ORANGE Was Bliss
Prom the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Resa Worse, d comely young Ger
man girl, came to this country few
months ago for the purpose of marry
ing her lover, who had proceeded
her. When she found the young
man he refused to make her his wife,
and she bestowed her heart and
hand upon Edward Nodine, Of
Yonkers, after an hours acquaint-
ance. He could speak no German,
and she could speak no English.
The couple lived very happily to-
gether until they learned TO under
stand each others language and
then they began toquarrel. Nodine
was arranged before Judge Ellis, at
Yonkers yesterday, on the charge of
abandoning his wife. Rosa appear
ed against him and said that he mis-
used her and did not provide for her
support. She was not able to prove
her accusations, and the husband
was discharged after promising to
see that his wife was treated proper
ly in the future.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

. The BROOKLYN BRIDGE.;-After
about fourteen years hard labor the
great suspension bridge between
New York and Brooklyn has been
completed, and thus two large cities
connected in manner which was
never dreamed Of in Revolutionary
times. 1t is indeed the browning
work of the century, and can be
classed among the wonders Of this
country. The suspension bridges at
Niagara Falls over the Ohio river
at Cincinnati, are merely foot bridg-
es in comparison with it. Its di-
mansions. history and cost are
familiar to all readers Of the daily
papers, and do not need to be repeat
ed here; but we do wish to speak of
PERUNA, the greatest discovery Of
this century. 1t is medicine dis
covered by DR.. 5. B. Hartman, of
Pittsburgh, and prescribed by him
in thousands of cases during thirty
years of continuous practice. Ask
your druggist for the pamphlet en-
titled the "Ills of Life" which gives
full and complete directions for the
preservation of the health. Try
Perund, the great tonic
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26
The Race for u Husband.

A good story is told by the Milan
correspondent of the Brooklyn Eagle
A young nobleman of that city, of
manageable age, not long ago
came to the conclusion that it was
time for him to look out for wife.
His pursuit in life not being of the
most strenuous character, he had
leisure to combine amusement with
research. Accordingly he advertised
his wants In a Milanese newspaper
requesting that every answer to the
advertisement might be accompan-
led by the portrait of the lady who
replied. The result was sixty five
letters, with as many maidenly
countenances as would furnish a
good-sized album. Embarrassed by
a choice of such unexpected variety,
and DESTROYS to crafty that sense of
humor which even the serious ma
ture of his quest could not repress,
the young man replied to each o. his
correspondents. Without the
knowledge Of the others, he sent a
ticket for an orchestra stall in the
Scala Theatre, announcing that he
himself would be in particular box,
the number and situation of which
he stated. A few evenings later the
theatre-aoing public Of Milan were
perplexed to explain the appearance
of one of the rows of stalls in that
immense building. A long line of
beauties, in toilets of extreme
elegance, unbroken by a single black
coat, was observed. Furtively and
with trepidation, did each damsel
from time to time raise her opera
glass to that box-the cynosure of
many bright eyes-in which the
graceful youth reposed. Suspicious
ly and with darkened brow did each
damsel turn to the long file Of her
neighbors, and wonder at the mag
netism which drew each glass to the
one central post. BY and by, the
audience, to whom some hint of the
secret had leaked out, began to give
audible signs that they enjoyed the
joke. The sporadic laughter of the
theater increased the confusion of
the young ladies, and the contagion
of fun turned the sporadic mirth in
to a general roar.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26
Some Instances Of Discip.
line.

In many of the departments at
Washington much grumbling is
heard among the clerks Of the rigid
enforcement of the rules governing
employees. An assistant chief Of a
prominent division Of the treasury,
who had been in the department
twenty five years, went into the cor
rider the other day to point out the
direction of the cash-room to his
wife and lady friend, and upon re-
turning to his work found on it a
card directing him to report to the
Secretary for disobeying rules in
leaving his desk on matters not con-
nected with public business. Not
long ago clerk in another depart
ment was a few minutes behind in
reporting for duty. He was fined
seven cents for being tardy, and the
fine taken out of his wages at the
end OF the month. 70. do this it
was necessary for his immediate
superior to formally communicate to
the disbursing officer of the depart
ment, who carefully computed the
value of the time lost, and then the
Auditor and First Comptroller had
to approve the account, and by the
time the red tape performance was
ended the Government had lost
probably the value of one days
time of clerk in formally passing
the fine of seven cents upon the
tardy employee and collecting the
same. - Detroit Post and Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

Young ladies who are anxious to
marry should bear in mind that a
sealed proposal can be sent by male
for two cents.-N. Y. Journal.
The singer who understands the
management OF his breath is consid-
cred a great artist. 1t ought to be
the same with a barber. IN. o. Pr
cdyune.
What is the worst description Of
mental disorder I? The sentimental.
Know any other bad kind of mental ?
Yes; there is the detrimental. = The
Judge.
That was bright State prison
chaplain who, when asked by q friend
how his parishioners were replied.
"All under conviction. p Waltham
Record.
The citizen who won't pay his
water tax because his pipes are fro
zen up is always kindly received at
the water office, and the Secretary
invariably accompanies him home
and starts the water running. - De-
troit Free Press.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

GOOD FOR BABIES. With baby
at breast nothing Is SO useful for
quieting my own and baby's nerves
as Parker's Ginger Tonic. 1t pre-
vents bowel complaints, and Is bet
ter than any stimulant to give
strength and appetite. "A Newark
Mother.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

CANT GET Diabetes, Bright's
Disease, Kidney, Urinary or Liver
Complaints cannot be contracted by
you or your family II Hop Bitters are
used, and if you already have any of
these diseases Hop Bitters is the
only medicine that will positively
cure you. Don't forget this, and
don't get some pulled up stuff that
will only harm you.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26
Small Shot.

Only some snow! but under it--ice,
Sufficient of snow TO cover ii nice;
Only a man proud walking along,
Up goes his heels, down gees the
strong.
Only sting in his cold fingers,
Sweetlv, indeed, The memory fingers.
Only rent in his fine new pants,
But stopping atonce his farther adj
vance.
Only an oath! but so strong and deep
AS to cause ones blood in a chill TO
creep;
Only n flaw in department neat,
Caused by that treacherous ice under
feet.
Only man but fallen so low,
Cursing the author OF "Beautiful
Snow!v
Only his wish in this world so wide
TO discover the boy who made that
slide.
- pyo1rpGe
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

To pay as you go is the best plan
especially il the man in charge will
not let you go until you do pay.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

DIR. J. B. Morgan, Joplin, Mo-,
says: 81 find that Browns Iron Bit
tiers gives entire satisfaction to all
who use it,"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-01-26

II. N. pEATRICK has the best bc~s.
fer men in Berkeley county, for 500,
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7yO those who are the lovers sf SIR
4 Walters need. we ask tri6ubf
our genuine Graverly lit is all thatwe'
clam for 1.-THE best. -.t
JOS. III. SHAFFER.