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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

This body, composed Of 60 Of the
representative farmers of the State
met at jackson Tuesday, Dec. 9th,
and continued in session three days.
The business meetings were held
with closed doors. During the ses-
sion Hon. W. L. Hemingway, State
Treasurer, delivered a practical I'D.
dress on agricultural topics. The
free school system of Mississippi
was discussed by the grange, when
it was endorsed and the influence OF
the grange was pledged to endeavor
to make 1t effective.
Many delegates opposed the
present system.
Most Of the third day was con-
sumed by the Grange in hearing
and passing on reports of commit
tees, the most conspicuous being
one asking the Mississippi Con-
gressmen to take steps to have the
cotton tax of $4,000, 900 refunded
and placed in the public school
funds. Ten million dollars of
this sum would be Mississippi's
portion.
A resolution indorsing the prac.i-
cal teaching of the Agricultural
and Mechanical College was passed.
A resolution urging that the
primary elements of agriculture be
introduced and taught in the public
schools was passed.
Suitable resolutions in memory Of
Mr.. L. A. Afford and Mrs. Put
Darden deceased, were adopted.
The following officers for the
ensuing term were elected:
Put Darden, of jefferson county,
Worthy Master.
j. G. Hamilton, of Holmes, Over
seer.
r. P. Walker, editor of the Far
mer's Advocate, Lecturer.
A. C. Farmer, of Scott county,
Steward.
N. M. Woods, of Yalobusha, As
sistant Steward.
l. G. Woodward, of Winston,
chaplain.
Mrs. A. A. Abbey, of Claiborne,
secretary.
Fl. o. Dixon, Of Kinds, treasurer.
The grange rendered Capt Put
Darden substantial aid in the mis-
fortune Of losing his home.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

They say that so many pretty girls
haven't been seen "since the woods were
burned" as can be seen on the streets of
Brookhaven as the Whitworth girls pass
by.-Clarion's State itemizer.
Gently, fair one; from that annual
landmark of pyroligneous reference
we are led to the anticipation OF
renewed verdure and pastures green
upon the commons ofold Whitworth,
and then the boys should be allowed
to browse thereon to the fullness of
their delight. There is nothing
better than good practical illus
tration for all concerned.-Summtt
Sentinel.
All Whitworth young ladies de-
string eight" on the Sentinel's
paragraph will be furnished an
explanation free of charge by ad
dressing brother Bonney and en-
closing stamp.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
Fiat Justitla.

In our issue of November Goth we
made some comments on rumors
said to be in circulation affecting
the official character of the District
Attorney, Hon. r. N. Miller, and
leaving the impression that grave
and serious charges against Mr.
Miller had emanated from the grand
jury of this county, and that petit
ton for his impeachment was in
circulation. 1t gives us more than
ordinary pleasure to state that no
charges of any kind whatsoever, re-
flecting upon Mr.. Miller ever ema-
mated from the grand jury, or any
one else, and no petition has been
thought of or circulated. We regret
exceedingly that this journal has
given currency to rumors which APP
pear on investigation, to be I'M
founded as they are malicious, and
totally destitute of the character or
semblance of truth, and without
any responsible author.
We candidly confess that the
article was written without due de,
liberation or reflection, and was not
intended in any manner to reflect on
Mr.. Miller, or his con duct as Dis
trict- Attorney an office which he
fills with credit to himself and salts
faction to his Copiah constituency.
His course, since entering on the
arduous duties of his office, has
been such as to disarm criticism,
and to win for himself the highest
encomiums as an intlexible, honest,
faithful, capable official. In at
testation of this, we may remark,
incidentally, that more convictions
have been obtained during his in
cumbency of office than ever before;
not that more crimes have been
committed, bat that the laws have
been enforced with far more vigor
and ability, and with better re-
turns to the peace and dignity of the
State.
In Justice to an honorable and
conscientious gentleman, we trust
that those of our exchanges which
have copied the article in question
will do us and Mr.. Miller the cour-
tesy and justice to make the amende
honorable which we now most cheer
fully and eagerly do to its fullest ex-
tent.
Mistakes in journalism often oc-
cur, and are as frequent as in other
avocatlons of life. No true journal
lst will hesitate to correct error
caused by wrong information or mis-
apprehension of facts.
In conclusion, it affords us pleas
ure to right an unintentional wrong,
and in thus confessing our error in
the premises we think we honor our
calling, and render justice to a gen
tleman, without fear and without re-
proach. Crystal SPRINGS Meteor.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

What an awfully monotonous life
does a person lead who lives in such
a town as Oxford. 1t is a matter OF
the most serious difficulty to find a
subject which is worth writing
about or would be of interest to the
readers of a paper.-O1ford Falcon.
Yes, and when you hear a paper
talking about it's own town after
such fashion, there is pretty apt to
be dull, stupid and "monotonous''
editor somewhere IN that town, too.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
Hon. r. H. Thompson Endorsed
by HIS Old Neighbors.
CAsEYvILLE, Dec. Is, 1854.

CAsErvILLE, Dec. Is, 1854.
DEAK LEADER:-If the Hon. r. II /.
Thomp4on of Brookhaven will con-
sent to become a candidate next
year for the position OF Attorney
General, he will have the support of
this part OF the county to a man,
probably, as many of us have
known him from his early boyhood
and have never known anything
detrimental to his character in any
shape or form. We remember well
when he was a little boy how he
would ride behind his Pa on "Gray
Fanny" for their mail, and we mark
ed him as the coming man." He
has made his mark in the COM
munity wherein he has lived, and we
feel sure he would fill the position
with great credit to himself and
honor to his constituents.
Respectfully.
CAsEYvILLIAN.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Recently nobody cares whether
Gath writes lies for the Cincinnati
Enquirer or not. He did all the
injury he could during the cam
paign, and the Democrats are will
ing for him to sustain his reputation
as the greatest newspaper liar in
America, so the Radicals will con-
tinue to give him employment
Ticksburg Commercial Herald.
We enter no protest against
Gath's being denominated "the
greatest newspaper liar in America ~
but hereafter when the C. H. quotes
him on the failure of Prohibition in
Maine or elsewhere, we insist that it
also keep prominently in the fore
ground hio chief point of excellence.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
Given up to Die of Consumption.

Near Holly Grove, Shelby county,
Tenn, Miss Mamie Tate was seized with
a cold which resulted in a violent cough
ing and splitting up about pint of pus a
day. DIR. b. b. Wright said she would
die, and all hope was entirely gone. Mrs
Thomas Williams induced her to try the
Hungarian Balsam of Life" and she at
once commenced to improve and soon was
entirely cured. Mrs. Williams "desires
to make this known with the hope that
others, who are SO unfortunate as to be-
come a victim to this terrible disease, may
be induced to take warning and timely
use this Incompatible remedy" 1t is for
sale by all druggists, and is prepared by
the Mansfield Medicine Co., Memphis,
Tenn.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct. %, 1884.

New ORLEANS, La, Oct. %, 1884.
To those afflicted Nth catarrh:
had the disease myself for many years,
which has made not only my life disagreea-
BILE to myself but to those who were around
me, so made up my mind to seek the 'Sun-
nv South" after heiDg advised to do so by
doctors of the North, who had given me up
and said there was no other hope for me ex-
cept to get in mild climate. After arrived
here and found no relief for about six months,
| went to DR.. Prentice, of IL Dryades street
who treated me for about two months. !
had relief at once, and at the end of two
months was totally stored and felt ne
man. The doctor then asked me to give him
testimonial. l refused, as l thought the
relief was only temporary. Now he has re-
turned from Europe, and am totally cured
and well satisfied thatthe disease will not re-
turn, and give this testimonial cheerfullv.
and recommend all who are afflicted to visit
the doctor Immediately, Yours truly,
EUGENE ROBINSON,
Proprietor and Manager of Robinson's Dime
Museum and Grunewald Opera House, of
New Orleans, La; also Robins on's circus.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Mr.. w. II. Monroe, of Catskill, N. Y,
says:-"For many years had suffered
from a complaint which the physicians
whom l consulted agree in calling Gravel.
employed some of the most noted doctors
without obtaining any permanent relief,
and for long time my case was regarded
as hopeless. All who know the circum-
stances said must die. Finally my wife
lite Remedy, which she had somewhere
heard of or seen advertised. Without the
slightest faith in it, but solely to crafty
her, bought bottle of druggist in our
village. / used that and two or three
bottles more, and--to make long story
short--I am now Gas far as i know as
healthy man a. there is in the coun-
try.r
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

The Brandon Republican is shot
in the collar and alludes to us as
"the little bullet headed editor of the
BRooKHAvEN LEADER" closing its
paragraph by saying, "we forgive
the silly little fellow, on the grounds
that the Almighty didn't do much
for him intellectually" No less
distinguished authorities than ST.
Paul and Mr. Jefferson Davis have
said that repentance comes before
forgiveness" and, as we have not
yet repented, it strikes us that the
d. r. is "a little too previous"
this time. Meanwhile it will be IN
order for it to explain the difference
intellectually between a 'bullet- head
ed editor'.and one who carries his
brains in his stomach.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
AS will be seen by its article else

AS will be seen by its article else
where, the Crystal Springs Meteor
corrects the charges made in a re-
cent issue affecting the official char
acter of District Attorney Miller
and makes the amende honorable.
AS THE LEADER gave circulation to
the Meteor.s charges in the first in
stance, it most cheerfully gives Mr..
Miller the benefit of this free and
complete exoneralion.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
The Housew lfe's Favorite.

We will send free for one entire year to
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names of ten married ladies, at same ad-
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Work, Decorating, Cooking and House
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oct 2-3m
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

About twelve wears ago the daylight of my
life vent out and left me in total darkness
But ray of bright hope found its way into
my Swallowed heart six years ago, when
was told of and taken to the most eminent
oculist OF Chicago. was taken to the Eye
lnfrmary, chloroiorm was gwen me and
both eyes were operated on for cataract.
Well, after several weeks of horrid suffering
one of my eyes run entirely out and the 9TH
er remained totally blind. Then all hope tru
iy departed from my life. Never was there
an hour from that time that death would
have been unweleome, until the oath of De-
cember, 1893, when l was taken to see DR..
Prentice. He at once operated on my re-
naming eye, without giving me chloroform or
anything of that nature, and in one week
from that time, as the first bright sun rose
on the New Year of 1884, the bandage was
removed from my eye and l could see Thanh
God, could see. BENJAMIN HERBAUGa,
4O5 Longwood street, Rockford, Ill.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
The Blind Soel

Nr. /. j. II. Foster, of Crawford, Miss. >,
was totally blind for several years with Cat
aract. His eye was operated on by an emil
nent oculist of New Orleans. After several
weeks of horrid suffering his eye run out
The doctor then said he did not believe it
could lie done successfully under the
rxis ting conditions Of Mr.. Fosters system
But afterward DR.. Prentice operated under
prec selr the same conditions, and gave Mr.
Foster sight. Mr.. l.. J. H. Fosters ad-
dress is Crawford, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
Ladies' Medical Adviser.

A Complete Medical Work for Women,
bound in cloth and illustra-
ted. Tells how to prevent and cure all
diseases of the sex, by treatment at
home. Worth its weight in Gold to ev-
cry lady suffering from any of these di-
seases. Over 10000 sold already. Post
paid only so cents. Postal note or twO.ct
stamps. Address Nunda Publishing Co.,
Nunda, N. Y.
oct 2-3m
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
sp sctacIes or Glasses.

DR.: Prentice has the only Astignameter of
its Kind in America, he having invented it
himself while in Europe. With this instru-
ment the most delicate and sensitive eye can
be fitted with glasses so accurately that they
are relieved ofall strain, and thus they soon
recover their lost strength. spectacles fitted
and ground to order in this manner do not
change as ordinary glasses do. but thew wear
for years and preserve the sight.
DIR. Prentice brought with him from Ea-
rope ten thousand pairs of Athermanous
TOurmaline glasses, which slit the heat ont
OF the light, rendering the eye perfectly cool
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

The long expected completion of
the Washington Monument was ac-
complished on the 18th inst. by set
Ting in place the marble cap-stone
and it's pyramidal apex ofaluminum.
The ceremonies were few and simple,
an elaborate celebration of the event
being reserved for Washington's
Birthday.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

When you 20 to Wesson, Miss, don't
fail to visit the drug store kept by Sam
uel =. Bic in. Notions and sundries and
a thousH id and one other articles of gen
eral lis may be found in his complete
stocF 1fyou will Oblige him by an in
spe zion, you will be surprised at his low
prices, and the superior quality of his
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
EDITORIAL ITEMS.


Read, our club rates at the head
OF this column.
Yazoo and Grenada no longer
have. the telephone.
Congress was too busy to adjourn
for the Exposition.
Gen. Grant has written a letter
declining TO accept pension.
The Mercury says that artificial
stone pavements of Meridian look
pretty well, and that more are need
ed.
Mai. Bardsdale made q constitu-
tional argument in the House last
week On the inter Stale Commerce
bill.
Mr. John Dunning and Mr.. j. D.
Stapleton, two Of the most highly
respected citizens of Hazlehurst,
died recently.
Frank Hurd, the Ohio Freetrader,
has concluded not to contest the seat
in Congress of Romeis, his Republi-
can opponent.
The Oxford Falcon classes the
New Mississippian in the feminine
gender. The N. NJ. may be a "she.'
but il SO, ''she" doesn't generally
speak in feminine tones.
1t continues to look as though
Fl. H. Hines, OF Kinds, is going to
knock the hin-sights off Of every
other candidate for State Auditor.
A more suitable man for the posi-
tion will never be found.
Thomas j. Ford, Pat Ford, W. E.
Caulfield, William II. Buckley, John
Murphy, Baptiste Faveto and
Charles Bader have been indicted by
a New Orleans grand jury for the
murder of "Cap" Murphy.
Rev. B. D. GRAY, Pastor of the
Baptist Church at Clinton, and Miss
Alma Ratllff, daughter OF Capt w.
T. Ratliff, President of the Board of
Trustees of Mississippi College, were
married in Raymond on the 9th inst.
Well mated.
Brother Bonney, of the Summit
Sentinel, is gracious critic.
Whether he would deal in soaring
caustic or piercing wit, "the point
of his remarks is so covered by cir,
/. cumlocution and lofty and meander-
ing phraseology, il is seldom ever
seen or felt.
The Centennial Conference OF
Methodism met in Baltimore on the
9th inst. The address of welcome
was made by Bishop Andrews and
responded to by DR.. j. B. McFerrin,
of Nashville. Lieut.. Governor
Stands, of Mississippi, was called
on TO preside during the meeting.
Among those who will be pressed
by their friends for the position OF
assistant U. S. district attorney,
p. H. Lowry, Esq, son of G ov.
Lowry, will be among the most
prominent. He is young lawyer
ofgreat promise and brilliant talents,
and would ill the position with dis
linguished ability.
While attending the State Grange
last week Worthy Master Darden
received news that his residence in
Jefferson county was burned with
oil of its contents, including a large
and valuable library. 1t is supposed
To have been a malicious burning.
lie has the sympathy, not only of
The grangers, but every citizen Of The
State.
On the 9th inst. five persons made
their escape from the Raymond Jail
by cutting and burning a hole in the
upper floor and breaking the lock off
oil the door down stairs. Three of
the prisoners were white, one Of
them having been put in about 8
hours before he made his escape.
Two Of the whites were in for horse
ssealips.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

A new and large lot of prints, water
proofs, dolls, china and glassware vases,
tin and wooden toys, trains, locOmotivei,
drums, etc., apples, oranges, cOcoanuts,
almonds, pecans. Come one, come all,
and see for yourself. Prices lower than
ever at C.. Heuck's.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
stammering. or Suffering,

am nineteen years of age, and have been
troubled with suffering or stammering near
ly all nv life, at least since lean remember.
II became 80 annoying to me that ] recently
went to New Orleans to see il could find
relief. was recommended to DR.. Prentice,
No. IL Dryades street, New Orleans. was
under the management Of the Doctor the
first time for thirty minutes, and have new
er suffered on word or had he least diff
Guilty in articulation since, A. GoErTE,
Donaldsonville, La
Reference: A. G. Kicks, l42 Poydras street.
dec 1871 yr
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Samuel p. Bloom, Druggist, Wesson,
Miss, has complete stock of chemicals
and druggists. sundries. His purpose is
to supply all the needs of the surround
ing community in this class of goods
Call and see him.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
TO the Public.

hereby give notice that my cane pas
ture near OLD Brookhayen, will be KEPT
enclosed and watched during the winter
season, and that no cattle will-be winter
ed or allowed to Craze thereon for less
than $500 per head. A considerable
number can be taken care of at this RATE
p. G. MILAN.
Nov. 27-1m
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HKon oIOhUANt
III Gasquet street, New Orleans

My eyes have been very badly crossed all
my life. They were 80 bad that was told if
/ had them operated on l would lose my
sight. DR.. Prentice Strengthened them in
about minute, and my sight was better at
once. The following day went on an excur-
sion to Spanish Fort. did not oven wear q
band'ge after the operation.
LOUIS MARTIN.
Whitehall, st. James Parish, La.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Francis d. Moulton, known as the
mutual friend" in the celebrated
Beecher- Tilden scandal, is dead.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
r. p. M artinez.

My son had troublesome catarrh of the
head and throat. For more than two years
we sought medical aid in vain. watched the
gradual progress of the disease with great
deal of anxiety, and while following strictly
the treatment and advice of leadiLg physi-
clans, saw my son from day to day grow
worse. his hearing became so badly affect
ell that he could not hear the ticking of a
watch when held close to the ear. Last May
took him TO DR.. Prentice, IL Dryades
street, and from that day he began to i'm
prove and continued to grow better, until he
could hear the same watch six feet from his
ear, or could hear it ticking in ais pocket.
His general health has improved and all bad
symptoms have passed away. His bearing
is how so acute that he can distinguish the
faintest discord in music, in which he lie
now progressing very finely. In short, DR..
Prentice cured my son of his catarrh and
deafness. | sincerely feel that can recon-
mend DR.. Prentice as possessed of the high
est skill and ability, and take the greatest
pleasure in adding my testimonial to DR..
Irentice's long list OF trinmphs.
F. +. MARTINEZ,
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Boots
and Shoes, Nos. and 8 Magazine street
New Orleans, La,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
cross-Eyes straiShtened
without pain in d few
minutes.

Last evening DR.. Prentice Strengthened
case of cross eyes in less than one second.
He had tested the eyes some days ago, and
since has been preparing glasses for her.
Last evening the young lady, accompanied
by her mother and several friends, repaired
to the Office Of DR.. Prentice to try the glass
es. They were placed on the young lady's
face, and instantly her eyes became perfectly
straight. They had been crossed fromearly
childhood.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

The sweetest and most delicate per-
fumes and Odors, and fine line of CO.
lognes and toilet waters kept by Samuel
P. Bloom, WessOn, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

ThOs. White has just received fine lot
of cigars also apples and oranges.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
Ladies' Shoes! Ladies' Shoes!

Try that $3.50 kid button shoe at Me
Grath's. 1t is really worth $500. so
pairs just received
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Don't forget Sims pure and choice
candies, 35 cents per pound.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

Go to Whites for your Macaroni; only
10 cents per pound.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18

When q subscaiber wishes THE LEADER
and two or more of the other journals
named, the same rate of reduction will be
observed. For instance, THE LEADER,
Clarion, Baptist Record and American
Farmer would be sent to any subscriber
for 81 10. OF course these rates are cash
ia advance, and apply only to new sub
scribers and all old ones who renew with
in thirty days from the expiration of the
time for which they have already paid.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-12-18
y. o. BO.ADW.EE,
BRooKHAvEN, MISS.
First Class STOVE
and TINWARE Store.
An kinds of Cooking and Heating
Stoves Always on Hand.
The Charter Oak Takes
The Lead.

ALSO Manufacturer of Tin, Copper ana
Sheet Ironware. Roofing, Guttering'
Spouting and Repairing promptly attend
ed to.
Stove Repairing speciality.
Also Agent for Oyler's Western Cans
Mill.
Estimates made on large orders for
work. Oct 23-S N