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The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
Prohibition Mass Meeting in Frank
lin County.

There viii he a mass meeting a the
ii lends of Prohibition in Franklin com
", held at the Court House ON the 18th
Monday in June, 1885, for the purpose OF
electimg delegates to the State Prohibit
ton Convention, to meet i'll Jackson on
the first day of July next. All persons
favorable to the cause are respectfully re-
.,ucsted to attend. Speakers will Eo in
yited to attend aud address the meeting.
MANY CITIZENS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

The Pike county Prohibition con
vention appointed - delegates 10
the State convention-lJ white and
10 colored,-and passed the follow,
ing resolution as to candidates for
the Legislature
RESOLVED, That is the sense Of
this convention shat no candidate
for the Legislature, in the coming
campaign who does not favor local
option by counties is worthy OF, or
should receive the support of any
temperance voter and we recon-
mend that our friends throughout
the County ascertain the position
Of each Legislative candidate as
they announce Themselves.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

"Prohibition will Kill this town
vet. A charter for new bank viii
be found in to,day's paper. A
large cotton shed is to be built in a
short time, and a big storehouse on
Summit street is one of the certain
ties Of the summer. Pour out some
more red liquor and kill a few more
towns the same way. - WiROR0
Times. Yes, and Prohibition will
kill Brookhaven in the same way.
In the very nature Of things the
saloons can't be here but a few
months longer, and vet some of our
public spirited citizens are going
bhndly ahead and building costly
brick store houses, and making
other expensive improvements thai,
will endure tor generations. It. is q
pity they can't see that they are
throwing their money away, and
that the weeds and snakes and owls
and bats will take everything as
soon as whisky is driven out.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

That popular merchant and clever
gentleman, Mr.. J. G. Lyell, of Yves
son, will he candidate for Treas
urer of Copiah county before the
approaching county convention. He
is true and tried Democr one
who has always been loyal in every
emergency, and besides wonld hiring
to the discharge Of the duties of the
office thorough competency and a
ripe business experience which but
few off Gals possess.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Martin has furnishing debating

Martin has furnishing debating
society.
The Woodyillc Republican wants
= new State Constitution.
The partisan Malone postmastors
of Virginia are being oustcd.
There is q reported GOODNESS be
tween the President ard Secretary
Bayard.
Capt. S. Ii. Buck has hecn elected
General of the Exposition,
vice Major Burke, resigned.
The parents of Gen. Albert Sid
ncy Johnston are still living and re-
Gently visited the Exposition.
Nliss Cleveland, lady of the White
House, has written book which is
now in the hands of the printer.
FIX President Rutherford b Hayes
has been drawn as a grand juror for
the United States Court at its term
in Toledo in June.
IIurraA for Lowry make way for
Thompson for Attorney General,
and don't forget that Hines is tho
coming man for Auditor.
The death of eX-Secretary FIRE.
linghuysen is announced. He has
been very sick ever since his retire
ment from office on the 4th Of
March.
Twenty-Five Mexican editors will
leave Mexico on June 18th, for an
excursion through the United
States, and will visit all the princi.
pal lies,
Some of the merchants of Colum-
bus are telling their clerks that if
their names appear on the liquor
last, they must seek other employ
Mcht.
Col. A. G. Horn, Of She Meridian
Mercury is oae Of the oldest editors
il the Stale-so Old in fact, he is in
his dotage, If We may judge from
certain capers he recently cut IN the
absence OF his associate.
Gen. Grant has dedicated his
forthcoming book as follows TO
the officers and soldiers engaged in
the war of the rebellion and also
those engaged in the war in Mexico,
these volumes are dedicated"
II is said Cleveland works harder
uian any man who ever occupied
The Presidential Office. He said to
calleE The other day Il expect
I be in this Office up to the very
last hour of the final days of my
term passing upon the merits of APP
pointments."
The Supreme Court Of Louisiana
has affirmed the decision OF the low
Ell court in the famous Ford case. 1t
VIII be remembered that several
months since the two Fords and
three others bruially murdered
CAP Murphy on the streets of
New Orleans. The action of the
supreme court hangs Pat Ford and
Murphy and sends +. j. Ford, Caul-
field and buckley, to the pcnitcntiary
f"r twenty years.
The State having secured patents
Tor something over 100000 acres Of
swamp and oycriowed lands from
the General Government. the Gov
nrhor, Secretary of State and Attor.
hey'General. as authorized by Law,
have agreed to place tue lands u,,on
sale and fixed the price nf the same
stsl per acre. Due uotice and par
hcVlars Of the sale will be given by
4d'eriis.ng. Most OF the lands are
'''ua:ed 10 South Mississippi and
vel timeered.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
j. J. SHANNON.

1t is hardly necessary for me to
say, in addition to what was stated
Yesterday in the Mercury, that I
disclaim any responsibility for the
attack on Rev. A. Gressett, of the
Southern Baptist, that appeared in
the Mercury last week. AS is well
known, the articles were written by
Col. Horn, and do not reflect mv
sentiments, as | have the highest re-
spect for Mr.. Gressctt.
i i SuANNnN
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
Beautiful Halr-the Glory Of. a Wo-
man.

In all ages of the world the hair of wo-
men have been admired by mankind, and
painters and poets have WED with each
othor in signing its praise or in portray
ing its beauties upon the inperishahle
canvass. Don't neglect your hair! If it
is dry, harsh, turning gray or falling ont,
use the "La. Creole Hair Restorer," made
after II recipe which has never failed to
give and preserve to creole women their
beautiful treSses. Ladies', use it as a hair
dressing, tonic and invigorntOr, and the
distance between youth and silvery old
age will be immensely increased. Sold by
druggists and at wholesale by the Mans
field Medicine Company, Memphis, Tenn.
apl30-1m
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

The French frigate Iscrc is on its
way from France to this country.
bearing Bartholdi's Statue of Liber-
", and will arrive at New York
about June 10th. An interesting
sketch of this grand work of art will
be found on fourth page.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

When you buy any thing from Powell
you may bet your last dollar and all The
uickels you have that you could not have
done better if you had walked and priced
goods all day.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

A mother who starts out in the battle
of life without u bottle of Shriners In.
dian Vermifugc is like the warrior who
marches upon the battlefield wrapoul-sS.
Both meet with defeat because they NJ.
not prepared for the battle.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

The whisky men of Meridian have
been so pressed of late by the Pro
hibiLionists as to have to resort to
new city registration as their only
hope of obtaining license. This
step cmineut lawyers of that city
declare is illegal, aud will result 10
bringing their petitions to grief.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Lowry may be extravagant, but
he's too economical to 60 gadding
about over the State scek,lg re-
nomination. when TIC people have
employed BIN TO stay at the Capital
aud keep al eye OF their affairs.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Why is KohIman always busy BE.
cause goods are sold very cheap for cash
A few fine acCor,leons left at Kohlman )
great cash house they will be sold cheap
IL close out
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

" the ladies' COMPOSING the press
party noae were more admired and
popn!ar than Mrs. II. Ii. Henry, of
me jackson State Ledger, = Vest
Point NeW Era.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

If the thousands who suffer from scrof-
ula,. either acquired or hereditary, were
to use Home Sauative Cordial they would
soon observe II marked Improvement in
the character and quality of their blood.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Powell is down in prices to suit these
hard times, and let me tell YOU hard
times wont hurt you if you keep out of
debt, buy Your goods from Powell, pay
spot cash and DC IL free man.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

FoR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint
yOu have Il printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. For sale by Daughtry &
Smylie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

THE REV. GEO. II. THAYER, of Bour-
don, Ind, says: "Both myself and wife
owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption
Cure" For sale by Daughtry Il Sny-
Iin
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

The Home Sanative Cordial contains,
in admirable proportion, Alternative, tonic
diuretic, laxative and other valuable pro-
pertieS WlpFh specially adapt it for pub
lic and tiDfsatc consumption.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Nature is never supertluous; what is
necessary for man is provided, and from
the vast treasure house has been drawn
and carefully selec.ed those materials
composing Home SanatIve Cordial.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

SHILOH's CATAEIH REMEDY, a posi-
tive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria. ana
Canker Mouth. For sale by Daughtry &
Smylie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
Fruits at Puweirs.

ryou never have, Row is the limo to
buy from hoffman. You are sute - 9sl
what you buy.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
Meridian, May IS, 1885.

Since the return Of Col. Shannon
from the Press Convention. he has
published the following cards in the
Mercury
To the patrons Of the NercWry :
During my absence, last week, at
Water Valley, attending the meet
ing of the Mississippi Press Associa-
ton, several editorials written by Col
Horn, appeared in the Daily Mercu-
nv. that do not meet my approval
and which would not have been pub
Iishcd but for my absence. | desire
to say that | am IN no way responsi,
BILE for these editorials, greatly re.
greet their, publication and | can as
sure the subscribers of the Mercury
that no similar articles will appear
in itS columns while | am connected
with it.
Gu.N~DN
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

A fresh consignment Of nice tobacco
just to hand at hard pan prices at Kohl
mans.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

A NASAL INJECTOR tree with each hot
tie of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Pric,
90 cents. For sale by Daughtry Il Snly
lie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Why WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price
ID cts, so cts. and 81. For sale by
Daughtry 4 Smylie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

"HAcKMETACK" lasting and fragrant
prefuue. Price % and so cents. Fol
sale by Danghtry Il Snlylie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

The cstrct aas decided TIA: the
President has no right extend the
Exposition, Let it close by all means.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28


lie has been in the Auditors office for a
surnIrr of years, and thoroughly under
stands all its requirements, not only
THEORETICALLY but practically.
lie thinks he is honest, and knows that
I've is sober IL nominated and elected, he
pledges himself I" devote his time, at
icntiou and services 10 tn" fiiithftsl per
sornance of the duties II tsc office.
lie refers, with grateful pleasure, to
she ilattriing endorsements to be found
iu tins ciFcular.
Following this announcement, iSa cir
rular made up of extracts from Al news
l,apers and individuals who favor thr
election of Mr.. Hines. These expressions
GONE from all parts of the State. Tn
LEADER is for Hines against the field.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

A big LOT Of shoes just received 10 bs
sold regardless of cost ut Kohlman
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
For Sale at a Bd ,gain.

NJ Steam CottSa Gin ana. Crist k;l;,
situated on the BrOaAhs,eu and MOI.
cello road. near Fair RIVER. ANY oua
wishing to secure a-hargaiu can do SO BY
calling ON the in person or addressing mo
at hrnokhaYen.
". \. GUESS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

SHU.OH'S CUuR viii Immediately re-
,l'''e Group. Wlhopiug Cough AID
Brcnchitis. For sale by Daughtry &.
Smylie
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
A Deserved Rebrke.
Tho Southern Baptist. ]

Tho Southern Baptist
The recent editorials Of Col. Horn
which appeared In the daily Mercu-
ry, during the absence of Col. Shan.
non aud Mr.. Jere Horn, Mt the Press
Convention, some of which contain
ed unprovoked personal attacks up
on us, were very strongly condemn
ed BY mum Der Of our citizens and
business men, as will be seen from
the following resolutions
EDITORS MERcURY-Thc recent
publication Of certain editorials in
the Mercury and especially one
headed Take the Alarm having
been read by many of our citizens,
meeting was held to-day to give
expression to our views, at which
meeting the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted;
Believing that the interests and
reputation of the city of Meridian
]
nv, as at present conducted. and I'M
less the citizens repudiatc the utter
ances and expressions Of said news
paper that it will go as the senti-
men,s of our people therefore,
! Resolved. That while we recOg
njze the right of that or any other
| paper t. advocate its true senti-
ments. we claim for ourselves. as
citizens and business men, and for
all others the same right.
The effort Of the Mercury to brand
all men mean ''unneighborly,'
.tanatiral," or shabby members OF
society" who entertain different
views from the editor or clitors.
meets our unqualified condcmna
ton.
. We especially endorse the ladies
in their efforts to promote the cause
of Temperance in our midst, and
we regard the cpithets "clamorous,
"strong -miuded,' and "a set of te
male cranks,' as used in the Mercu
nv, an insult To our Christian woman
hood, and deserving our Indignation
and resentment.
We recommend that these resolu
tons be adopted, and rendered the
Mercury for publication.
Signed Jno + Ball, chm'n, JnC
I O Ferrall, BIZ Ormond, a B Wag
ner, : i Watts, w e. Black, pastor
NJ. f. Church. J w Bozrman, pasto
First Baptist Church, Nlco Sturges
J p Wetherbee, A VI Gurley, Il I
Holt, l. p Brown, j L QGarleS, j \
Melton, w a Hall, X IL Gill. ID A
Jones, A II Ball. : VI Brown, J /
Chatfield, a II White, l. A Duncan
A A Dillrhay, G j Birdsong. w +
Thrash, b f Quarles, L c Lloyd. .
NJ Bnntyn, J II Gary, j c Cavett
A H Smith, A ID McVoy, J A Weth
erhce. G. G Williams, r f Harris, {
= Shedd, + E Rivers, w G Breach
Y w Casterl, J A Lewis, f /
; Spinks, CIV Smith, T f Stevenson
W G. Stevenson, W G. Forsee, J !
Gully. j NJ Kimbrough. T { Garter
i Nj Ramsey, Jno ID McInnis, L
Breach. NJ l. Fincher, j + Johnson
J NJ Brett.
Meridian, May IS, 1885.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

No child will have rosy complexion
as long as worms exist in the intestnes
Shriner's Indian Vernifuge will destroy
the worms and restore the health of the
child
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28
Il. g. n. College Commencement

A communication from President
S. D. Lee; states that the Com
mcncemrnt exercises Of the A. IL NJ.
College at Stark willie come of in
June 18th to 18th exclusively DR..
). Landrum will preach the sermon,
and Senator Elk Cow A. X. Col
quit, of Ga. will deliver the annual
address (l7). CIV. Colqnit has
expressed a desire to talk to Mis-
sissippi farmers about farming. The
citizens of the State are earnestly
requested to visit the College. They
will find much to interest them in
the farm, garden and stock. They
will see a creamarv in operation
with dairy on the Wilkinson plan
attached, also De Laval Cream
Separator, run by steam, which is
now attracting great attention.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Leary has Bananas, Oranges, Lemons,
COcuanuts, etc, at reduced rates.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

A fnll line OF fresh patent medicines n (
Lewenthal's drug store.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of APP
petite, Yellow Skini Shiloh's Vitalizer
is "A positive cure. For sale by Daughtry
& Smylie.
The Brookhaven leader., 1885-05-28

Of Kinds County,

Will I've a candidate before the Dem
u,IatIC State Convention for the office o
Auditor of Pubic Accounts.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

We have looked at these
along Chestnut street. The
great store beyond is full
OF things that ought to be
thought of, but cannot be
told Of to-day; silks, cloths
dress, laces, embroideries
white stufs. jewelry, brio a
brac, buttons, haberdashery
holiday-tumbled books, pos
sibly ." plugs" {" Plugs are
books that nobody wants
Happy the bookseller hav
ing no plugs" y poke
books, linens, handkerchief
flannels, muslins, mems ant
boys clothing. hats, shoes
r u b b e S, horse, clothing
trunks, bags, lamps, china
crockery, glassware, cutlery
Kitchen conveniences, an,
ihow many more!
All through there ar
things to b. sold for so litt;
that you will be glad to bu
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

THOSE who supported Governor
Cleveland during the late campaign be-
cause they believed him to be a friend
to protection will not have their good
nature increased by the discovery that
ever since the war he has been Presi.
dent of a free trade club in Buffalo, and
Ia even now Its President The fact
was kept profound secret during the
campaign, and the club was composed
only Of Democratic and Republican
free traders, who desired the election of
Cleveland. 1t is likely, however, that
even had the discovery been made and
exposed during the campaign, 1t would
hsye been denounced az campaign
lie, just as that other dam aging report
was denied, though it Was known to be
true. As Frank Hurd, the great free
trade Congressman from the Toledo dis
trict, Is sponsor for Mr.. Cleveland,
free trade principles, it will now be in
order for the Democratic press to de
nounce Hurd as an infamous liar.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

AMONG other things the year 1884
will be handed down to memory as a
year of earthquake. The commissions
OF nature are among tb. Oldest Of re-
corded events, yet somehow we are to.
day as far from any adequate knowl'
edge of their causes rs were the
ancients. Even science in this case
has its limits. Earthquake.' CONE and
60 very su ddenly without q ylnH any
reasons why they come and 60, buH the
shaking up that we receive-no thing
worse In this country-and the tt. tcS
OF death and destruction of proper. y
left behind them in other countries
ere painful reminders that they are
viGitors not to be desired.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

BRowSLEK ZUBER was a veteran OF
the eighty-third Regiment, Pennn. Vols.
and was killed by the cars last October
while on his way to Gettysburg to 10.
cate the position Of his Regiment In the
battle. Before leaving home he prom.
Used his little daughter adolf for Christ
mas. After his death the little CIR
wrote letter to friend In Washing
ton, in which she said that now hel
papa WAS dead she would get no doll
The friend published the letter in &
Washington paper, and when Christ
mas morning came 1t brought with /
a perfect deluge Of dolls Of all sizes ant
descriptions from both Union and Con
federate soldiers, that the little orphan
child might know that the memory o
a dead soldier Is honored by true sol
diers whether friend or foe
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

In the same rooms are
jerseys; silk and wool. plain
md braided and beaded jer-
seys; and dresses Of flannel,
cloth, cashmere, black and
colored silk foreign dresses
and others like them not
foreign and shawls.
1901 and Chestnut.
Girls overgarments and
dresses. Newmarkets, Rus
sian circulars, cloth coats
seal-clotn coats, st iped- jer.
|sey-flannel Mother Hubbard
wraps and dresses OF fan.
incl, cloth, cashmere, satin
1 Everything new, except a
few satin dresses that we're
ASHAMED to tell OF.
1905 and Chestnut.
Seal acknowledgements
and fur-lined circulars ; small
articles more or less. There's
a clear 500 to be made or
a first class seal garment
! Strange, that people should
!, wait for weather SO, wher
:, winter is all ahead of us
8 1908 and Chestnut.
i Muslin underwear, proba
IDLY every sort Of garment
+ OF the grades we keep tin
rlyear round. Warm skirt:
d A few baby-cloaks and pos
3 sibly other baby-clothing.
" 1909 and II Chestnut
Millinery. Fur-ielt an
ri trimmed hats,of course. the
= r. ought to tumble in Januar,
D 1909 Chestnut, second floor; and ia
le beyond the Arcade steps, on the RICH
!. Something in glove
RI Don't dare to say what c
8 how low.
]. 1915 Chestnut; seventh. eighth al
a ninth counters.
il. Merino underwear ft
I'd men (none Tor women
An boys to-day. Excelle,
Of news in hose. No stocI
ings will even be looked
all over town till these a
IL |gone.
az 1915, II and 10 Chestnut.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02
LAWMAKERS.
PHILADxLrHIA, January ., lsss.

PHILADELPHIA January .. 1895.
The half-million Of goods
to be sold for little enough
to smash us, if that were all
our business, begin to be
ready for buyers to-day.
If we go over the store in
detail,the goods will be gone
before we get through ; and
yet you must have some hint
|of details. At the time Of
writing (Ne~ Years Day
the Department Heads are
deep in the problems What
shall 60 ? and How Well
tell as fast as we can.
Today will give you
general notion. You car
lget details about any particu'
lar sort Of goods at the
counter where that sort i!
kept. Tomorrow. ane
daily,we shall print for those
who think they cannot come
Then they will come.
! We warn you, though. !
|you wait for the news you'll
be a day behind. While
lyou are reading, somebod!
else is buying
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

TIT; VoLrAIO BELT Co., OF Marshall.
Mich n ter to send their celebrated ELKC
Tpo voTr NO BELT and other ELRoTRIc AP.
pIJA NCrs ~ trial for thirty days, te men
lyonpy %. n, ~ afflicted " tn nervous debil.
~ oss Of vi, nifty and mani 90 and all
kindred troub, es. Also for raeum tism.
neu-alsia psrsl SIS. and many otter , dis.
and nanbnfd ON, 'rasteed. No risk IL in
CURED. as thirty day. v trial is allowed. Write
them st cnce for iii1a. 'ated pamphlet, free.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-01-02

The outlook for m improvement Of
the condition Of the laboring classes Of
people IL not encouraging. There Ia
little damsnd for the produot Of fAe-
tories, fbrgss and machine shOps, and
hundreds and thousands of laborers
have little or nothing to do. We think
this state OF things cannot exist great
while longer, but the prospect Of .
speedy change for the better is not en-
oouraging. Men, however, should not
stand idle waiting for something TO
turn up. IL they cannot get work ut
one price they should take another. .
half loaf being much better than no
bread. Tbs tendency Of the times Is
toward lower prices, and the sooner
every one learns 10 accommodate him.
self 70 the same the better IL will be for
him.
We warned the people Of the evils
that would follow . Desnocratio tri.
umph ut the late election, but they
would not hesrken to our admonitions
and they must suffer the consequences
The country. however. will not b dc
sGroyed, but only checked In its growth
Il will rally and although 1t may b
some years before the halcyon days o.
the past shall be realized again, bestel
tunes will b experienced. Our coun
try 10 destined TO increass in wealth and
population and the laborer will In thu
end be fairly rewarded. The true plar
Ia TO oe up and doing. II there is no
employment In one branch Of busiues
try another, and keep on trying unit
the object aimed ct will be attained.
man has much to do with shaping hi
own fortune or destiny. The idle an.
absolute will accomplish little good
while the industrious and painstakinl
may wiring victory from defeat, ans
make the barren waste blossom rs tn
rose. A brighter future awaits the in
dustrious and persevering. The politica
mistakes OF the past will eventually b
corrected, and that policy which ha
brought wealth and distinction in tn
past will become predominant in on
| UovarnmAnt