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The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09
Publication Notice.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
October 2nd, 1854.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before c. L. Watts, Chancery Clerk,
at Monticello, Miss, on Nov. 18th, 1854,
VIZ Sunday Griffith, Homestead No.
9247, for the south half north east quar-
ter section 20, township north, range IL
west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:
Frank Norwood, All of Gwinville Pc,
Lem My ers, B Lawrence Co..
Ed. Weathrrsby, Miss
Mike Walker,
Il. C. KERR,
CIV Register.
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Wanted.

Ladies' who have taste for THE FINE
ARTS and desire to make it profitable and
pleasant to themselves for years hence,
can be taught by addressing Lock Box
No. 9, Port Gibson, Miss.
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would respectfully inform members
of the Baptist denomination in this sec
ton that am prepared to furnish them,
on short notice, with Baptist Books,
College Catalogue, Papers, Tracts, etc.,
at Publishers prices with freight or
postage-as the case may beaded.
I -. 80. -...,,. j. r. FARIsH,
80 aug 2l-S-m Brookhaven, Miss.
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Publication Notice.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss,
September 4th, 1884.

-l-s September 4th, Ioo4.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-nancd settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
at Monticello, Miss, ON October 18th,
1884, viz: Leinnel Gober, Homestead No.
$3.50 for the nj net and set net sec :, 8, u
T 10 W. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of said land, viz: -
Tom White, Henry All Of Silver Creek
White, Baker Syli- p. o., Lawrence Co.,
van, Austin Sylvan Miss. q
~ y r.. C. KERR,
CIV Register.
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Candy Is cents per pound at Leary's
Wonderful,

A "Bsby" Organ with full, rich tone,
handsomely finished and equal in every
respect to many larger Instruments, is
offered for sale very cheap. Call on or
address THE LEADER.
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BrOOlcItaven Residence tor
~e S.sLe or Rent.

A desirable two-story residence, with
six rooms, and all necessary out-hOnses,
garden, well, &C., situated next door to
the handsome residence of MIR. E. T.. Sea-
Wy, and within convenient distance of
the railroad depot and business portion
of town, is offered for sale at a bargain.
For further information apply to
A. LEwENTHAL, JR., Agent.
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Wood, Wood.

Tom White is prepared to furnish oak
and pine woodbury. length-on short
notice. Give him your order. Prices
reasonable-terms cash. Oct 2-1m.
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Oct 2-4w
Notice EO7. Publication.
James E. Rutland
VS..
John COker, ct al.

John Cocker, ct al.
To all persons having or claiming any
legal or equitable interest in the follow
ing described lands, sold for taxes on Sd
day of January, 1876, viz: West half of
south east quarter and south west quar-
ter of north east Gnarter and east half of
north west quarter section IS, township
5, range 9 east, in Lincoln county, Mis-
sissippi: You are notified and required
to appear as defendants in this suit in the
Chancery Court of said county on or be-
fore the 4th Monday of December. 1884,
to answer the bill of James +. Rutland,
which seeks to confirm his tax title to
said lands.
+. NJ. MARTIN,
R. H. THOMPSON, Chancery Clerk.
Com. Solicitor.
Oct. 4, 1884. ST.
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Honey or No Meat!

TIE undersigned hereby gives notice
that from this date, all first class beef
will be sold at Ia cents per pound; 9TH
er grades at 10 cents. Prices CASH, or no
meat.
LEM LEWIS.
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For Sale.

Boiler, Steam Engine, Logging Eu-
CINE, Saw Mill, Oxen and Carry-Logs for
sale cheap. Apply to Ii. +. johnson or
Sam Magee, BrOokhaven, Miss.
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Wanted.

A man competent to take charge of my
planning machine in Yazoo City. Ad-
dress at once, VIM. HAMEL,
Yazoo 10y, I 8.
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Cabbage, Is, 20 and 25 cents per hea
at j. A. Sims. Red flag sign.
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no CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured
# that dread disease, CONSUMPTION. b. simple
'crneiy. is anxious to mike known to his fellow
-i.e.F ~ the pleans Of cure. 10 all wao deeire t.
IN he S,rect:9ns for preosriSr and Ssing Ia
ne which thSy VIII End sure Cure. for
,g5hs, Colds, Consumption, Asthma,
pnchifis, Sc. Parties wishing the Prescrip-
viii please a. irees, Rev: z. A WILSON, La
Z St, Nilsns5nrgh, n. Y.
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Also 200 acres good timber land miles
south of BrOOkhaven, within one quarter
OF mile of the railroad and 60 acres of
open land under cultivation near Peters
burg, just outside the city limits.
Sept. 1871 IN.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAIL4oAD.

GOING NORTH.
ExPREsss-Leaycs n. Orleans, 9fs q. m.
. ArriyeslIrookh ven, s.lo A.. ~,
Arrives atJaekson, $40 y. IA.
ExPREss-Leaves New Orleaus, SEQ u. NJ.
Arr. at Brookhaven, 10:a1 y. M.
Arrives at Jackson, 1888 u. IN.
Way Freight arr. Broookhaven, $50 a. nt.
GOING SOUTH.
ExPRESs-Leaves Jackson, i0.a2 a. m.
Arrives at Brookhavep, 100 q. ~,
Arrives 1T y Orleans, ZOO n. ut.
ExPEEss-Leavss Jackson 81 3:2s n. NJ.
Arrives at BrUokhaVen, $50 .. m.
Anives at N. Orleans, 10;45 q. NJ.
Way. Freight SrT. BrOokllaven, 3:iS p. M.
No. AID . will not stop at flag stations.
J. G.. CLARKE, tird. Manager. a'o1' ~
W. COLEMAN. A. G.P. hSs4t.
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To all suffering from the errors and in
discretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c, l will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH L. INMAN, Station d.,
NeW York City. May LILY
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Choice Fruits and Confcctionaries a
NJ r. Leary's.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09

For country made chairs and best can
vassed hams 20 to Kohlman's.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09
A CARD.

The "Picked Nine" cigar at Leary's:
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MANHOOD

Restored 4 gentleman having innocently contract
ed the habit Of abuse in bis YOUTH and in
guence suffered all the horr of Sexual Incapaci;y
Lost Manhood Physical Decay, General Prostitution,
mail free the recire by which he was finally cured
Address in confidence. J. w. PINKNEY.
Il CedSr St.,
New York,
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Choice line Fresh Pickles at j. A. Sims;
sign, red flag.
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All goods at Kohlman's must be sold
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09

Irish Potatoes, 25 cents per peck at j.
A. Sims; sign, red flag.
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The best and cheapest at Kohlman's.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09

Kohlman never misrepresents his goods
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Mr.. Ellison Hudual fell through a
bridge or tressel work on the branch
railroad leading from BrOokhaven to
Lake Mill, last week, stunning him so
badly that his life was despaired of for a
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1884-10-09

A teacher asked class in astronomy
what a comet was. One answered,
THAT it was star with a tail to it.n
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
HUMOROUS.


He had brca very kind and solicituus for |
several days, aud at breakfast yesterday |
morning he suddenly remarked
"Nly dear, you don't know how bad it
makes me feel to see you look SO thin and
Yes, " she softly replied.
You must have lost at least five pounds
in the last month"
81 presume So"
"And that haggard expression shows over
work and need Of rest"
"Yes,"
Dear me! but could never forgive my
self il you should go into a decline"
''Sec here Henry, she replied, as she laid
down her fork and looked him square in the
eye, ''you want to drop that If you think
you can pack me off to the country for
month and leave you to gallop around here
you have got hold Of the wrong end of the
string!"
lie sighed heavily, but made no reply
and yet as he stood on the corner waiting
for the car, and Smith asked how his wife
was he answered;
picking right up, thanl; you, She's
gaining pound week right along and
was never in better spirits.
JOSE Killings SAYINGS.
The dog that will follow anybody amt
wuth cuss.
have never known a sekcnd wife but
what waz boss ov the situashun
The sassycst man ever met IL hen
peekt husband when lie is away from
home.
Too long coultships arc not alwuz judi,
cious, the partys often lire out skoroing fore
the trot begins.
Emmy man who can swap horses, or kotcl
fish, and not lie about it, IL just as pious AZ
mon ever get to be in this world.
After man gets to be 3s years old hi
kant form any new habits much; the bes
he kan do is to steer his old ones.
One quart Of cheap whiskey injudiciousl.
applied will do more business for the devi
than the smartest deacon he has got
Young man. learn to wait; if you under
take to set hen before she is ready, yo
will lose your time and confuse the he
besides.
dou't relsolect doing emmy thing that
was just little ashamed ov but what somt
body remembered it, and wuz sure, once
a while to put me in mind Ov it.
I Papa, what is the tariff ~ asked Con
grcssman's little boy.
. Gazing compassionately at the youthfl
: knowledgc-seckcr, and sadly shaking Ii
head, his father rcpled
my son, | cannot tell a lie do II,
y know"
The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1882-188?, 1884-08-30
WHERE TO PUT 1T.

An Austin boy kept on throwing his cap
into the air and catching it, after mis- father
had told him to keep his cap on his head.
Finally his father lost patience. After
brief, but painful interview, the parent threw
away his strap and asked:
"Now, do You know where your cap
should have becn?"
Yes, sir" sobbed the boy, rubbing him
self where lie needed it most; ''lt should
have been under my clothes"
Tho reason why sea serpent hasn't
been seen this year is because the real able
liars are all engaged on campaign docu-
ments.
Jack, my dear fellah, " said dude to a
salf-made acquaintance, 'if you want to see
me awlternoon you must go TO Bamum's,
you know, by Joven' is that 50. In what
cage shall find your
Pap, thought You said the other night
when you read that piece in the paper that
il you'd catch any one huggin' your wife
you'd leave her
Yes, did"
''Well then, I reckon you will have to
leave mother, flu: Yesterday when that den
fist fixed her teeth he all the timc had his
arm right around her neck.
"Oh, well, that's different thing That's
part of his profession. -
"And kin he hug girls, too?'
Yes"
"Well, then, by golly, Tam goin' to learn
the tooth doctor trader'
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Trip to BIauch Chunk.

Gouleys Excursion to the Mauch Chunk
on the nth September promises to be one of
the events of tho season, The tickets are
selling fast and it is probable that Industry
Lodge No. .. A. Q. I, w will attend in a
body, instead of adopting an independent
excursion as in previous years. 1t is expec-
ted that at least one hundred tickets will be
disposed of in Industry Lodge, and the
glories of the mountain region of the Lehigh
will not fail to induce large numbers to join
the party who would not patronize an
ordinary excursion. The charge for the
round trip is only SO (about onc-third the
ordinary rate) and includes tho ride over tho
Switchback.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
METHODisNrs CONFERENCE.
Wide Field Covered by the Discus.
sions of the DaY.

BALTIMORE, Dec. l2.-Bishop Fowler pre-
sided at the Methodist Centenary
Conference this morning. In spite
Of driving rainstorm there was
a large attendance. many of those pres
ent being visitors from distance. Rev. John
S. Martin, of West Virginia, read the open
ing psalm "Give ear to my prayer, o Lord"
After the reading of the minutes of yester-
days session, several resolutions were offered
and referred to appropriate committees.
One of the resolutions offered
by Rev. c.. X. Marshall of MississipDi. nrO-
posed uniform hymn book to be used by the
various branches of Methodism.
Bishop Campbell, of the African NJ. E.
Church, speaking in reference to the work
accomplished in the cOlored churches said
that Methodism had done much for his race,
and he proposed to file paper with the rec
ords OF this conference showing what had
been accomplished. The cOl0red man may
thank the Baptlsts, Episcopalians and Ouak-
ers, but Methodism had been his most faithful
and constant friend.
Rev. II. S. Thrall, of San Antonio. Texas.
hoped that the conference would turn its
eyes to the great work done bv Methodism
OF the United States. He thought that it
would be interesting for the conference to
order statistical table showing the result of
the missions among the Indians.
The special subject of the dav, s'Methodism
in l7S4 and its Outlook" was read by Rev. o.
H. Warren.
Rev. J. ID. Blackwell read a paper on
"Methodism in 1884 and It's Outlook" At the
afternoon session a letter was read from
President Gilman, of Johns Hopkins Univer-
slty. inviting the delegates interested in the
cause OF education to visit that institution to-
morrow afternoon. Rev. B. +. Lee discussed
"Ihe Causes of the Success of MethOdism, y
and Rev. j. III. Vincent possible Dangers to
Future Methodism"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
Mr.: warner-The gentleman from Ohio

Mr.. Warner-The gentleman from Ohio
never saw an armed enemy
MIR. Iaylor-Ihe record of the Forthwith
Congress says that the gentleman was shot in
the back. Why not have that suppressed9
Mr.. arner-"Brave men have bean sbot
in the back, not in just the way gentleman
shoots them, but in my case it happens not to
be true. The shot that disabled me is almost
a direct front shot. call the previous ques-
tiOn. 49,
Mr. BroWne, Of Indiana moved to refer the
resolutlon to the Committee on Rules The
motion was lost by "a yeas to 16l navs. The
resolution was then adopted by 1874 yeas to GO
On motion of Mr.. Tucker, of virginia. the
sehAle JOINT resolution was adopted in rela-
ton TO the ceremonies to be authorized ON the
completion of the Washington Monument.
On motlon OF Mr.. Morrison. of illinois, it
was ordered that when the House adiourns
to day 1t be to meet on Monday next.
Mr. Adams, OF New York, by request, IN
trOduced bill to simplify the existing tariff
ana collection laws. 1t was referred. This
subject.
Inc House then, at 4:l5 O'Clock, took a re-
cess until O'Clock, the evening session to be
Tor consideration of pension bills
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
JUDGE .McCAY's MISFORTUNE
His Condition no Better-An Engineer
and Fireman Killed.

and Fireman Killed.
ATLANTA, Dec. IA freight train on the
Georgia Pacific Railroad, which left here
yesterday for Cunningham, when within
twelve miles of that point, ran into large
boulder stone that fell from the top of an EN- =
bankment to the track below. Engineer
Smith and a negro fireman named Edmunds
were instantly killed. The locomotive was
thrown from the track and fell on its side.
Two other freight trains met trouble by run
ming into distractions on the track washed
down by heavy rains.
Another shipment of several boxes and
packages for the Georgia exhibit was made
to-day.
The condition of Judge McCav's mind is
thought to be more alarming to-day than at
any time since the change was noted At
the earnest solicitation of Judge Hopkins
and other warm friends, Judge McCav
has left the bench. Yesterday nc called upon
Gov. Mcdaniel and invited him to join him in
religious services. He said that he was going
to preach upon the folly of sending mission
aries to China when there was so much igno-
rance here, and he wanted the Governor to
join him in the work. Judge McCay has two
brothers at Baltimore who are on the way
here and who VIII take him to Baltimore,
where he will be put under treatment.
John White and Elijah Strickland were
arrested at East Point to-day and landed in
Jail here, charged with making counterfeit
nickels and quarters. A quantity of bogus
coin and mOulds was taken from the persons
of hp cd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
GEORGIA's LEGISLATURE.
The Appropriation for the State Luna
tic AsYlum Increased S1O.OnO

Inc Appropriation Tor the state Luna
tic Asylum Increased $4,000.
ATLANTA, Dec. 12.-In the Senate to-day
number of local bills were read the third
time and passed.
Mr.. Humber offered n resolution for a Joint
committee to visit the Lunatic Asylum during
the recess, investigate the institution. and
make report at the adjourned session. 1t
was adopted.
In the House the morning session was taken
up IN transactlng matters of ordinary impOr-
tance. In the afternoon consideration Of the
appropriation bill was resumed by sections.
only Two important changes were made One
OF these substituted $4,000 for $lGO 600 as re-
ported by the committee. for the Lunatic
Asylum, which carried with it an amend
ment to the report that not one dollar of the
sum was TO be used for building purposes.
he increase in the figures OF the bill was
Fought by Mr.. Harrell, of Webster, who
Thought the sum eXtravagant in the face of
the deficit IN the Treasury. Section was
amended so as to allow members of the COM
mlttees while visiting institutions to be reim-
Dursed by the State, only in cases where it is
shown that they are out of pocket by actual
expenses.
The bond bill is looked for tomorrow, but
the chances are that it will not come up. as
there Is some opposition to it, and the attend -
ance VIII be slim. Mr.. Harris, who has the
Dill IN charge, thinks Tonight that it would
be suicidal act to take it up tomorrow. A
large number of applications for leave of alb
sence were granted this afternoon until Mon
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
AN Undoubfed Pleasing.

About thirty years ago. prominent ply
sician by the name of DR.. William Hall,
discovered, or produced after long ex-
perimenta1 research, a remedy for dis
eases of the throat, chest and lungs.
which was Of such wonderful efficacy
that it soon gained a wide reputation in
this country. The name Of the medicine
is DIR. VIM. HALLs BALsAM FOR THF
LUNGS, and may be safely relied on az q
speedy and positive cure for coughs
colds, sore throat, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
WRIGHPS ACCOUNTS.
a Rebate of SIS, 76O Due the Governments
ON the Monev Advanced.

ON the Money Advanced.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I2.-The subcommittee
Of the Committee on Expenditures IN the De-
partment of Justice, appointed under Mr..
Fonett's resolution to investigate the conduct
of Marshal Wright IN the Ohio election, met
to-day to arrange for the investigation. 1t
was determined that the committee, Messrs.
Springer, Van Alstyne and Stewart, shall
meet in Cincinnati on Jan. next, and in the
meantime such witnesses as reside In or near
Washington are to be examined In this city.
The account of Marshal Wright, of the Gin
cinnati district, which this committee is
to investigate for expenses attending
the Ohio state election in October.
has been referred to the First Auditor of the
Treasury for examination. They snow dis
bursements as follows: For special Deputy
Marshals $l4,l05, for printing $lS3, for badges
Sl9S, and for livery $76-total $l4,562. The ex-
penditures for special Deputy Marshals are
duly approved by Judge Sage, of the District
Court. The accounts for printing badges and
livery, constituting what are designated tex
traOrdinary expenses" are subject to the
approval of the President, and can only be
paid with his consent. The amount advanced
to Marshal Wright on his requlsition to meet
the estimated expenses was SIS, ,322, leaving a
balance due the United States, according TO
the accounts as rendered. of e. 760.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The gentlemen might go back for IS years
and they would find that he had never taken
advantage of leave to print or to make retiec-
tion on any one, and the man who would do
il well-if he were to characterize him prop
erly his words would be taken down. 1t is
not brave thing TO do.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
COMMERCIAL EARTHQUAKES.
The Austrian Mortgage COmpany's Sus-
pension Stirs Up New York

The Austrian Mortgage COmpany's Sus-
pension Stirs Up New York.
VIENNA, Dec. 12.-The National Bank will
Mortgage Company, which suspended yester-
day owing to the great depression in the sugar
trade. 1t is believed that other banks inter-
ested will lend their assistance to the dis
tressed corporation, so that it will be enabled
to liquidate privately.
NEW YORK, Dec. ia private dispatch
from Vienna, received in New York
this morning, said that the suspension of
the Austrian Mortgage Company has caused
a great panic on the Vienna Bourse that
shares had fallen from 20 to 80 1orins, and
that many banks were embarrassed. Later
press dispatches contradict all this, and say
that no unusual excitement exists in Vienna.
DUN CO.'S REPORT.
NEW YORK. Dec. I2.-The business failures
last week, as reported TO r. q. Dun & Co. Is
Mercantile Agency, number for the United
States 3l4, aud for Canada "a a total of 34S as
compared with 500 last week. The failures in
the Western, Southern and Pacific States are
above the average. The other sections of the
country are about as usual.
wOOLEN DEALERS ASSIGN.
II. J. Goodwin & Co.. dealers in woolens at
No. e3 Worth street, have made an assignment
to j. ID. Bird, with preferences OF 800, ,0O0
The firm had enjoyed the confidence of the
trade, and had been regarded as sound. The
failure is believed to be due to bad debts,
shrlnkage of values, and the lessened volume
OF trade. The firm was established in 1865 as
Paine, Berry & Co., and has since been known
as Paine Goodwin Il NOVEL;, Paine, Goodwin
u Co., Goodwin, Smith & Co., and as at pres
ent, II. j. Goodwin & Co. 1t is believed that
the firms affairs will be settled in thirty days.