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The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
Auditor of Public Accounts.
That Bond of the Penitentiary
LeSSeeS.

We are disappointed in not being
able to announce to our readers that
at the term of the Circuit Court just
ended here, the State obtained judg-
ment at last against the Lessees for
the $S0,000 claimed as rent for 1885
and 1886. There is no doubt about the
fact that these men, Hamilton & Hos
kins, had the use of the penitentiary
and cOnvicts during those years, and
no doubt about the fact that they were
under contract to pay $39, 10000 a
year.
Inquiry ELECTS the fact that the case
was set for trial for Thursday of the
second week, to accommodate Mr..
John Allen, who had to come from
Washington, he being one of the
bondsmen, as we'll as counsel. The
Attorney General was prepared to
show by Capt. Hardy, President of
the Gulf & Ship Island Railroad Com
pany, that as matter of fact the COM
pany never did take possession of the
penitentiary and cOnvicts, under the
tranfer filed in the Office of the Secre-
tary of State on December, 1885,
both Capt. Hardy and Col. Falkner,
having so testified before Senator
Boone's Committee last winter.
The issues were joined on this plea
of tranfer and on other pleas. Gov.
Stone was in attendance as a witness
at the instance of the Attorney Gen
eral, to disprOve the plea that Harris
name was erased from the bond after
it went into hands; but 10, and behold,
at the 18th hour, Col. Nugent moved
the Court to strike out the States
pleadings, and to enter judgment
discharging the sureties because, as
he claimed, the counsel had submitted
the question of law involved in the
case to the Supreme Judges and the
latter had held the plea of tranfer
mot the fact of tranfer) to be a
good defense. The Attorney General
protested that it was never even pro-
posed to submit the matter of fact,
but only the questions of law; but
Judge Chrisman.. thought the asgu-
ment itself admitted the fact of a
transfer for all purposes, and SO let
the sureties go. This will involve an
appeal to the Supreme Court on the
part of the State against the sure
ties.
The State wanted to go on against
Hamilton & HOskins. but Judge
Chrisman being a connection of Capt.
Hoskins, did not feel at liberty to sit
in the case, and thus it went over
again, Judge Chrisman saying he
would invite another Judge to preside
at the next term of his court.
Attorney General Miller was about
the worst disappointed man we ever
saw about Court House.
We hear that the Lessees them
selves are trying to escape judge
ment absolutely, although, as every
body knows, they had the Peniten-
tiary and all the profits from the hire
of cOnvicts, both in 1885 and in
1886. 1t does not seem possible that
they can succeed, and thwart the
ends of justice to the tune of $50, 900,
which every one knows to be justly
due the State.-Neao Mississippian.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
Do Not Evil That Good May
Follow.

To do evil that good may come is
always hazardous experiment. To
attempt to serve patriotism by violat-
ing election laws, or to expect person.
al liberty to answer for the violation
of the laws against selling liquors,
carrying pistols and any other prac-
tees which might be named, is a mis-
taken theory. The violation of law
for any reason whatever, is democrat
izing, degrading and produces decay
and rot in the very heart of society.
That evil must be monstrous indeed
which would in any sense plead an
opology, much less a justification of
the violation of law. The most innO-
cent violation of the law is a step in
the wrong direction. 1t is treading on
dangerous ground. The violator
knows not where such course may
lead him, and much less does he
know into what disasters others may
be led by his example. Everyone
should trim his conscience by the per-
pendicular standard of obedience to
law and never take the risk of doing
evil that good may cOme.-Cor-
NTH Herald.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

"They may say what they please
about the Prohibition laws being vio-
lated, and all that" said Judge May
ers, in conversatioRas&ith the writer
one day last week, "but prohibition has
wiped out the saloons, and that is the
greatest blessing ever brought to this
country. 1t has revolutienized the
morals and condition of every county
of.my district-where tried and bust
ness in the Courts has been reduced
to the merest Minimum
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
The Carnival at New Orleans.

The festivities incident to Mardi Gras
this year will be on grander scale than
ever before, many new features having
been added that must greatly enhance
it's attractiveness, among which may be
mentioned, the GREAT COTTON AND CANE
PALACE, located in Lafayette Square, the
most central and accessible location in the
City. The exterior and interior will be
beautifully decorated with Cotton, Cane,
Rice, Palmetto, Moss, etc., and filed
with exhibits of Southern Farm Prod
ucts, Fruit, Flowers, Tropical Plants ar
rayed in a most unique and artistic man
ner. Opens FEBRUARY Is, and will close
MARCH 10, 1889.
MARCH 3, Annual Parade of the New
Orleans Fire Department, the largest vol
unteer organization in America. Mon-
day, MARCH 4TH, arrival of his Majesty
Rex and retinue and reception of his 10y
al subjects at the Kings Palace. Tuesday,
MARCH 5TH, (Mardi Gras) Imperial Day
Pageant of His Majesty, the King Of the
Carnival, attended by his Court.
Tuesday, MARCH 5, Mardi Gras night.
Gorgeous Illuminated Night Pageant of
the Knights of Proteus, which for brill
fancy and nagniicence has never been
eqnaled on this Continent.
Many other attractions too numerous to
mention, will together form a round OF
pleasures that cannot be had in any
other City. The numerous Theatres, in
Guiding the French Opera House, are in
full blast, with the leading attractions of
the day. Call on your nearest Ticket
Agent for rates and further particulars.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
Auditor stones vindication.

As will be seen by aletter eslwhere,
Auditor Stone shifts the responsibility
for the non-payment of the full privi-
lege tax by Hall'scircus and menag-
erie in this and other counties referred
to in our issue of the 10th ult., upon
the collectors themselves.
The part of the statute relating to
the taxation of circuses and tented
shows is in the following words to-
wit:
On each tented show, circus
or menagerie, for each day
or part OF days perform
ance, whether an admission
fee is charged or not, to be
paid before any performance
can be given. $3.50 OO
On each side show. ........... so 90
On each show, exhibition, con-
cert or other performance,
when a fee is charged for adj
mission, and not devoted ex-
clusively to religious, benev
lent or educational purposes,
for each day or part of it,. 90
Halls combination clearly came I'M
der the two first paragraphs of the law,
combining, as it did, circus, menager-
lie and side show, and was therefore
liable for a tax of $4,000 for each
performance, instead of only $500
which was all they were required to
pay by the tax-collectors of this
and some other counties.
In the light of the Auditors letter,
which we cheerfully concede fully
exonerates him from any blame i'll the
premises, one of two conclusions is
irresistible either the sheriff of this
and other counties where the full fee
was not paid, allowed themselves to
be imposed upon by forged letter, or
else they did not use due diligence
in ascertaining the true character of
the combination and the amount of
its liability, and in either case they
themselves are responsible for the de-
felt they failed to collect.
We now call the attention of the
Auditor, who keeps their accounts, to
this fact, and if he needs any proof
to convince him that Halls con-
Germ was liable for the larger tax, he
can easily obtain it.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
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The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
COnundrum.

Bro. Mitchell, of the Copiah Signal,
says the brutalities to conriets, of
which there has been so much, is not
the fault of the leasing system, but of
the individuals having charge of
them, and recommends the contin-
aanee of the system and the exposure
and punishment of all persons guilty
of cruelties. Bro. Mitchell is also op-
posed to personal journalism and is
exceeding fearful of hurting any
body's feelings. Now as the press is
generally the ..agency through which
brutalities are exposed and their pun
ishment effected, acting on both of
his theories together, we would like
to know how many hundred years it
would take to discover abuses and
bring the guilty ones to justice. That
cOnundrum bothers us.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Rod Lowry, who forfeited his bond
by failing to appear before the Circuit
Court at jackson, was arrested by
the Sheriff of Scott county just be-
fore the term closed. He presented a
physieian's certificate to4the Judge,
alleging his, inability to attend when
the ease was called >~whereupon the
Judge ordered the forfeiture set aside
and the case continued to the next
term of the court.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
The Man for our Next Governor.

In choosing the next Governor, the
people of Mississippi should look to
their own interests and not those of
any man. No personal claim to the
high place can be allowed.
Our next Governor should be a
broadminded, practical business
man, not mere talker who never
could manage his own business.
Our next Governor ought not to be
a class man. We have no objection
to the Grange, the Knights of Labor,
or any other labor organization; but a
Governor especially committed to one
class is not what We need. A true man
of the people, equally the friend of all
classes, is what we want.
Our next Governor must be man
of undoubted moral character-one
whose antecedents place him in the
ranks of those who uphold and up
build law and order sentiment, and
whose feelings will be unquestionably
against all lawlessness, whether of
mObsOr individuals.
Pictures are best seen when dis
played on background. BY way of
spreading a suitable background, we
will say that our next Governor
should not be machine politician,
with political debts to pay. Gener-
ally such debts are due to very I'M
scrupulous men.
And our next Governor should be-
long to no clique or political ring, nor
be the servant of any corporation
asking or likely to ask for special leg
islation.
South Mississippi, which is justly
entitled the Governorship this time,
has man measuring up to the above
standard, and his name is THOMAS S.
FoRD, of Marion county, whom we
nominate for this high and responsible
office.-LaWreace County Press.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
We publish an article from the

We publish an article from the
BRooKHAvEN LEADER on the convict
leasing system, which meets with our
hearty endorsement. The infamous
system must be abandoned in Missis-
sippi, and it will be made an issue in
the next campaign. Members of the
Legislature will be called upon to
state where they stand on this ques-
ton, and those who do not favor the
abolition of the leasing system will,
in Ou opinion, stand poor a chance
for election. Columbus Under.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Bolivar County Democrat ia
vors separate penitentiary or
state refOrmatOry for women and boy
cOnvicts. We agree with it that such an
institution would do credit to Missis-
sissippi, and if petitions were cir
culated in the different counties ask
ing such legislation we undertake to
say that nine out of every ten men
and ten OF every ten ladies would ap-
pend their signatures.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

y The whisky men will soon petition
for another Local Option election in
Kinds. Kinds being the empire
county of the State, when the cam
paign opens, Prohibitionists every
where should lend helping hand, il
need be, and bury the saloon and law
less element there SO deep they
will never again presume to come
to the front.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The wholesale bribery and purchase
of votes in the late Presidential cleo
ton has led many prominent journals
and statesmen to advocate the prOpO-
sition to disfranchise every man
known to buy or sell vote. Let the
reform be made, and along with it let
men who bet ON elections also be
DISTINGUISHED, and the ballot box will
be purified indeed.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
Auditor Stone Heard From.


JACKSON, Mss, Jan. 18th, 1889,
Editor Brookhaven Leader:
My attention has been called to an
article in your issue of the 10th
inst, headed, "Auditor Stone and
the Show Business" in which | am
severely criticised for having written
letter to "Hal's Circus" to the
effect that it was not liable for the
tax imposed 10y the revenue laws of
$4,000 for the "main show" and $50
for "side show"
No such letter wds erer ,critten TO
Halls circus or an gone else. The
nearest approach to this, and the
only correspondence remembered,
with any one relative to Halls circus,
is letter written in reply to one of
the Tdr-cOllectorS as to how much tax
it should pay, as follows:
JACKSON, Miss, Nov. %, 1888.
DEAR SIR-Replying to your favor
of the 25th inst, | beg to state that
the Attorney General has decided,
''that the tax of $4,000 is imposed
only on such tented shows as fall
within the category of circuses or
menageries. A troupe exhibiting
neither feats of craftsmanship or wild
animals under canvass, would not be
liable for the tax, merely because
they have horses i'm public street
parade"
A circus, or menagerie, of course,
is liable for tax of $4,000 for each
performance, and those characterized
by the Attorney Generals opinion,
Yours truly,
w. w. STONE,
Auditor.
The quotation in the above is taken
from the written opinion of Attorney
General Miller ON this subject and
applies only to such shows as have
neither a circus or menagerie, as is
plainly stated.
AS to whether Halls circus was ex-
empt from the larger privilege tar,
have never undertaken to say, that
being a matter left entirely to the dis
erection of the tax collector where the
show exhibits, as he is on the ground
and is therefore the only one compe-
tent to judge its character. If it is a
circus or menagerie it is liable for the
larger tax beyond question.
The lnsinuatiOns and inuendoes, in
the article referred to by which You
seek to lash me upon hypothetical
case is unworthy of notice my hands,
as is the insinuatiOn in the cOnclud-
ding paragraph that l am in league
with nonresident shows" in viola
ton of plain lao which as a pnblic
officer, | am sworn to execute. re-
spectfully ask that this be given
the publicity which the article re-
piled to has enjoyed.
Very respectfully,
w. w. STONE,
Auditor of Public Accounts.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

ALI our exchanges which have re-
ferred to our article entitled, "Audi-
tor Stone and the Show Business"
will confer favor upon us and do an
act Of justice to him by copying or
suitably referring to his letter of vim
dicatiOn.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
The Prohibitionists hold National

Conference at Louisville, KY, on
Feb. Is and IA. This will be the first
national meeting of Prohibitionists
ever held on Southern soil, and at it
plans will be proposed and discussed
for carrying on aggressive work for
the future. The hotels and railroads
have accorded reduced rates, and all
Prohibitionists are invited to the Con-
ference, whether Third Partyites or
not.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Bolivar County Democrat is
one of the brightest and best week
lies received at this Office. The Ray
mond Gazette, Chief Justice Harper's
paper, is the worst printed and hard
est to read.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Winona Times signalized the
Prohibition victory in Montgomery
last week by furnishing a growing
cock for the Prohibitionists and a
large fat crow for the antics. The
Times is a very accommodating paper.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Robert Bonner takes special pride
in the fact that he never Endorsed a
note and never borrowed or owed a
dollar. How many men in Lincoln
county can say this
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Greenville Delta, John Ander-
sons paper, has suspended, and Mr..
Anderson will hereafter devote all his
time to his law practice, which is lu-
crative and growing. He is one Of
the States most brilliant and pungent
writer's, and will be sadly missed from
the newspaper fraternity.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Vicksburg aspires to be the scene of
the prize fight which is to take place,
in few months, between Sullivan and
Kilrain. Vicksburg is about the only
place in the State outside of Kemper
county, whose reputa ton would not
suffer by the occurrence of a prize
fight within its limits. Tapelo
Journal.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

A sick negro was refused shelter at
yicksburg by some of his own color
Sunday night, and as IA result froze to
death.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The longer Montgomery county
tries Prohibition the Better she likes
it. She has voted "dry for the third
time.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Times Democrat of New Or
leans, leads all the newspapers pub
lished in the South-Daily and Week
". 1t has the largest circulation.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Hattiesburg Democrat nomi-
mates Hon. r. II. Thompson, of
Brookhaven, for ntGovernor.
Why not have him for Governor
He would make one of the best the
State ever had, and just about the
kind she needs right now.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

NERVOUS Debility, Spermatorr3ea
Seminal Losses, Night Emisslons's Loss 6s
of Vital Powers, Sleeplessness, pe,
spondency, Loss of Memory, Confusion o.
Ideas, Lassitude, Gloominess, Depression
of Spirits, Aversion to Society, Dull, alsE
less, Unfit for Study or Business, ana nn ss
life q burden, Safely, Permanently al"
Privately Cured. LII.
BLOOD AND SKIN Diseases, SymphlIi!s'
IS disease most horrible in Its results,
completely eradicated without the use u
mercury. Scrofula, Erysinelas, f pan,
Sores, Blotches, Pimples, Ulcers, fs nrs
in the Head and Bones, Syphlllllc c oU,'
Throat, Mouth and Tongue, Catarrh' o. etc., y.
Permanently Cured when others law
failed. ,,. Trou.
URINARY, Kidney and Bladder i T,s.
| bles, Weak Back, Burning Urine, p.V
ouency of Urinating, Urine hlgn coi Gon.
or with milky sediment on standing standing U s"d
orhea, elect, Cystis, etc., Promptly ''
safely cured. Charges reasonable
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Henry NJ. SANKEY'S real name is
John Rowland. He was born in Wal
es, and is about AZ years of age. When
IA years of age he drifted to New
Orleans, where he was adopted by a
merchant named Stanley, who gave
him his name. He fought in the Con.
federate army.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Shubuta will soon have spoke fac
tory in operation.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The franklin County Herald, pub
lished at Knoxville, has petered out.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Mrs. VI. i. Flippen, an aged lady of
Duck Hill, was burned to death ac-
eidentally on the 2Sth.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Port Gibson has secured reduced
rates on cotton to Natchez.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

The Southern Progress is the name
of a new paper just started at HAM
burg by Messrs. j. D. and p. C..
Thompson. 1t is the official journal
of Franklin county, and the initial
number has healthy tone. We add
it to our exchange list with pleasure.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appe
tite is poor, you are bothered with head
ache, you are fidgetty, nervous, and gen.
orally out of sorts, and want to brace up.
Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring
medicines or bitters, which have for their
basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour, and then leave
You in worse condition Nan before.
What you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action OF
Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality,
and give renewed health and strength.
Such medicine you will find in Electrci
Bitters, and only so cents bottle at T.
T. Meade & Co.'s Drug Store. 3
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

Ifyou fail to see me and,advise with me
do not object whom classify your lands
as best can.
1 will also take personal assessments
at the same times and places.
d. S. IL. COX, Assessor.
Jan. 10, 1T.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31
NOTICE.
the Land OWaers of Lincoln County

Under the new law for the assessment of
lands am required to classify all lands
and divide them into eight different
qualities. When the land is so divided
the law itself fixes the value.
The land owners of Lincoln county are
invited to meet me at the following times
and places to consult about the quality of
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-01-31

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