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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
SCRATCH CREEK ITEMS.
Was that valentine" sweet?

Was that valentine" sweet?
good use of the cold weather by killing
hogs. Greasy lips and satisfied appe-
tite will be his aim.
Miss Dora Hickman, one of Hart
mans charming daughters, was a well
come visitor to our little town last
week, the guest of Miss Cordia Mont
gomery.
Mr.. Will NJ. Higdon, one Of Grange
Halls accomplished young men, paid
us flying visit last week. We hope
, Mr.. Higdon won't let this be his last
visit, and we feel confident he succeed
ed in his undertaking.
Tho writer had a pleasant opportuni-
ty of visiting Grange Hall Academy
| last week, and while there met all the
young men and good portion of the
young ladies, and he 1.-THE writer wish
es to say, and is glad to say, he never
met more social class Of young peo-
pie in all his travels especially the
young ladies. We hope another OPP
portunity will soon present itself.
Mr.. Il. III. Montgomery and Miss Car
RE Hughes were united in the holy
bonds of matrimony on Feb. 7th, 1894
Many friends and relatives were pres
emit to witness the occasion. The groom
is one of Lincoln's prominent planters
while the bride Is one of Franklin
counties worthy daughters. May theii
life be "a train of joy, and prosperity be
their fortune.
Of all the "Lunies" that go to make
up part of the world is that Juvenile
forlorn," one stage plank. We haven't
yet found to what tribe this amusing
animal belongs, but are proud to say
we are Americans, and don't proprose
to so stoop as to mingle with the Afri
can race, as that untruthful one stage
plank has stated. Mr.. Editor, it has
been said: Allow for insanity, SO here
after henceforth and forever shall ig
more that one-gallus zap, and make
things personal, as he is hard of com
prehension, and non eompus me,,tis.
Yours as ever,
UNCLE NED.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
YAZOO AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
JACKSON TO GREENWOOD,

NORTH BOUND.
Mail No. 500 leaves jackson .......... 6 u. IN.
Local Freight No. 3G2 leaves jackson a. IN.
SOUTH BOUND.
Mail 10. 3C1 arrives at jackson. ...... Is :n5 y. III.
Local Ifr't No. :;9 arrives at Jackson 6 .D p. III.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
Local Correspondence.
FAIR RIVER NOTES.
BY MARX.
Log-rollings are now in order.

Log-rollings are now in order.
Farmers are not through sowing oats
yet in consequence of the continued
rains and cold.
Mrs. n. S. Dickerson has been in bed
with la grippe.
Mr.. Morris Smiths wife gave birth
to twins last week. One is dead.
The Fair River school House is near
ing completion, and when finished will
be credit to the community in which
it is located and where it is so much
needed.
N. B. johnson and C. w. Maxwell
were delegates to the County Alliance
last Saturday in Brookhaven. The
next meeting will be held with the
Fair River Alliance in April. Come
brethren; we will be glad to have you
with US.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
General is ., ri local AGENTS. SIS
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

GOI&G NORTH lDAILY).
No. 2G, ENriFsS-leayeS New Orleans : 90 y. ".
Arrives at hrOokhaven II 40 y. NJ.
Arrives ut Jackson. ....... / 40 L. NJ
TRAIN No. 2-IcaVcS New Orleans. 6 90 i. NJ
Arrives ut BrOokhayen. =. 10 20 T. H.
Arrives at jackson. ...... p 40 4. 81.
TRAIN No. i-ieaycS New Orleans. II 80 4. NJ
Arrives at BroOkhayen.... 8: % +. VI.
Arrives at Jackson. ........ 30 i. NJ.
GOING SOUTH DAILY).
No. |, ENPRESs-i.saVcS Jackson. 200 \. NJ.
Arrives at Brock haven. go. 3 80 \. NJ.
Arrives 1T New Orleans. $50 \. NJ.
TRAIN No. 3-LCay"S jackson ...... 80 p. NJ.
Arrives at BrOOihaven.... 3:.5 i. NJ.
Arrives AZ New Orleans. E. 20 T.. NJ.
TRAIN No. 2j-iCaVeS .!acks0n.... 2:0J p. NJ.
Arrives at BrO0khaven... 4:H T.. NJ.
Arrives at New Orleans. 10. $50 p. NJ.
Nos. and > do not stop at flag stations.
Nos. p and 2G stop al Ill stations. Trans Nos.
and 3 with vestibule cars stop only at Ham
mOnd, McCOmb City. BroOkhaven, HaZlehurSt,
Crystal Springs. Jackson and Canton. and all
stations between Canton &. Water valley. No
26 does not 90 north OF Jackson, Miss.
esF~TranS bngh ways make close connection
with all OF the |. (. branch roads
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
GRANGE HALL NOTES.
BY REPORTER.
Cold weather again.

: Cold weather again.
Sunday School at this place every
Sunday evening.
We are glad to see the farmers max
ing rapid preparations for another
crop.
4 class in commercial bookkeeping
begins in our school on Monday, Feb.
18th. We think it is "a great benefit to
our school, especially to students who
are engaged therein.
Franklin county was well represent
ed in our community last week by the
Misses Newman, who were visiting rel
atiyes. We hope they enjoyed the Wis
it. Will invite them up again; perhaps
the weather will not be so unfavorable
next timc.
We were surprised with hasty call
Ivy Mr.. }. ". Chisholm last week, who
came mp after his mother, Mrs. Thomas
Chisholm, who spent several days in
our midst visiting relatives and friends.
The reporter will ask Mr. Chisholm to
make his visits more lengthy next
time.
Some of our school boys spent sew
eral days in Franklin county last
week on business. They report grand
Sccnertes of various kinds, but mostly
pertaining to locality of country, some
being smooth, level plain, some very
lofty hills small mountains) so they
speak of going again.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
Meeting of the County Alliance.

meeting of the County Alliance.
The Lincoln County Alliance held
called meeting here last Saturday.
The premiums offered last year for
'ne best yield per acre each of bottom
and hill corn, were awarded as follows:
Best yield of bottom corn-561s bush
els per acre-to G. w. Maxwell, of Fair
River.
Best yield of hill corn-41 bushels
per acre-to L. D. Scarborough, of
Copperas creek.
Though the attendance was small, the
determination was strong to keep the
Ainance organized and carry out its
purposes. The next meeting will be
neid with the Fair River Alliance on
the first Friday in April At that
meeting the subject of offering crop
premiums for 1894 will be considered.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
A RETIRED BUSINESS WOMAN.
a Page From Her History.

The important experiences of others are
interesting. The following is no exception:
II had been troubled with heart disease %
years, much Of that time very seriously. For
five years | was treated by one physician con-
tinuously. Twas in business, but obliged TO
retire on account of my health. ply
stefan told my friends that could not live
month. My feet and limbs were badly swol-
len, and was indeed In a serious condition
when a gentleman directed my attention to
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure, and said that his
sister, who had been afflicted with heart dis
ease, had been cured by the remedy, and was
again strong, healthy woman. purchased
a bottle of the Heart Cure, and In less than
an hour after taking the first dose / could
feel n decided improvement in the circulation
Of my blood When had taken three doses
could move my ankles, something L had not
done for months, and my limbs had been swol-
len so long that they seemed almost purified
Before had taken one bottle Of the New
Heart Cure the swelling had all gone down,
and was SO much better that did my own
work On my recommendation six others are
taking this valuable remedy"-Mrs. Morgan,
500 w. Harrison ST. Chicago, III.
DIR. Miles New Heart Cure, @ discovery Of an
eminent specialist In heart disease. is sold by
all druggists ON q positive guaranteed or sent
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Ind, on
receipt of price, 81 per bottle, six bottles for
s., express prepaid. 1t is positively free frou
all opiates or dangerous drugs.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
Special Examination of Teachers.

Twill proceed to hold special ex-
animation for WHITE teachers in the
Brookhaven public school building on
next Friday and Saturday, Feb. % and
"A, commencing at 8 a. m.
A fee of $3.50 will be paid by each
applicant. Applicants will furnish
thelr own writing mate rails. Legal
cap preferred.
j. NJ. GIRAULT,
Co. Supt. Ed.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
Something for Blind Tiger Patrons

Something for Blind Tiger Patrons to
Read.
\ man who will deliberately swear a
falsehood to protect the whisky seller
in Prohibition community, is a dan
gerous character and should not be toll
Grated among law abiding people. If
such persons, regardless of color, were
ordered to seek other chimes, the work
of breaking up the dives would be quite
easy.-Lecompte Messenger.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
FREE.

A valuable 64-page medical reference
book for men and women will be sent
free to any address on receipt of two
2-cent stamp and mentioning this pa
per, be addressing DR.. Hathaway d Co.,
New Orleans, La.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20
JACKSON TO NATClIEX.
QUEEN Is CRESCENT ROUTE.

"a. s.. V. DIVISION, JACKSON DEPoTn
FAST BOUND. Arrives Leaves
No. ., Limited Mall. 6:25 p. m. Gas p. m.
No. II, Local .......... 1915 a. IN. 1915 a. H..
WEST ROUND.
No. /, Limited Nal....... $40 a. III. 600 a. III.
No. il, Local. ............. 2:4J =. III. 3l5 p. III.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-02-20

Miss Belle Kearney's discussion of
the comparative dement's of the 'blind
tiger" and open saloon in our W. c. T.
U. department today is both timely
and able.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

motion and then hit as II II receding. not
as Il is approaching. The face should be
kept toward the bag and the blows bs
made from the shoulder. The right kind
OF a bag is OF the same shape and three or
four times the size OF Rugby football.
IL Is inflated with air. and secured To .hS
ground and ceiling by rubber.
WHAT DEVELOPMENT WILL DO.
Tho usc Of the striking bag brings all
the muscles into play. either direciiy or
indlrectly-thS eyesight even IL quIckenet
and improved. The balls are somewhat
expensive. s. being the price asked for
balls suitable Tor women and chilircn's
use-the very heavy. ieather-coyerei
striking bags cost all tho way from 80
20 sls. and weigh from zen 10 twenty -ays
pounds. Mrs. Duncan Elliott Is an al
vocato OF the striking-bag and also o:
| Indian clubs. which she considers fas-
einating form OF exercise. Their use de-
Velop the muscles OF the wrist, arms. AMI.
! 10 some extent. the shoulders AMI back.
| one word more when 70 exercise is an
! important consideration. Tho afternoon
or evening Is better than the morning.
and exercise should always precele bath.
Ing anI not. as a rule. follow Il.
/ DIANA CROSSWAYS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
The Highly and SymetrIcally Developed
Girl Of To-Day.
PUT A GREEK MAID TO THE BLUSH.
STRAIGHT as nm Ash and supple rs Will
low, Though Her Training Cos"
Merely Time and Ingenuity
1corresnondence OF the pIspatch.l }

NEW YORK, September l5.-The miiie>
mum for which the world waits ~ I"
come with woman's perfect physicai de-
velopment.
This is one OF the ideas put forth o'
Edward Bellamy. and that the good tim"
must be nigh at hand who can question:
For do we not behold both on the right
hand and on the left devotion to tho
cultivation OF ones muscle that might
even put the Greek maiden OF Piato
republic to shame?
This IL as II should be-olceps ana
chests and shoulder blades need all the
attention that can be given to them.
The woman Of leisure devotes at least
three hours to athletic exercises In some
form or other. The woman OF business
gives ten minutes, daily, which is better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
A CORNER CUPBOARD.



Modern homes have !nnumcrable AMI
handy closets built into the walls. ,heIr
doors embelllshed with mirrors and ntiei
inside with spacious drawers AMI every
convenience. But tho who I've IN tram
silent, incOmmodiou5 houses hlvo mnch 70
complfin OF In this respect. and the, may
be- glad TO learn OF ,upb0.fl which
like the Arabs tens. may De 70 "a and
quietly taken away.
Ia the construction 90 th's temporary
closet select an available corner u ths
room, take careful measIr,o.lts for Ill,
three pieces OF pine boards oi u .ch tho
shelves Will be malc-a carpenter viii
saw these planks into shape. 4 firac.
diagonal on one side Llyag me pro-
Icctlng corner on the other. ,r Oh. dis.o-
nal side may be sawed lu,0 tae silge (
a half circle.
He will also ~ the fr7' shoe no mo
selected corner just aboy. tha tts.-h,ati
OF the wall and tasten II n,m.y .n r.aU.
Four feet and n haif above tla. ty means
OF wooden boards screwed 1a ust tho
wall for support. BE- VIII Iiu-l tha see
conI shelf. AMI fourteen iaDlf above
this, IN the same manner De .Iu YlaCJ
the third and last shelf.
Tho first SHELF fcr shoes an slipper.
the second when completed. wf1 brass
clothes hooks Tor one'H gowns and wiapa.
the corner behind these llr umbrella,
and parasols. ami above the ul..st closet
In the world fer hat boxes
The general fittings of tho chamber
wherein this closet ls g. racei .h1.lI sre-
gest It's proper decoration. attractive err,
taiGs. which hide its c,nt.nts anl pro-
tcct them from dust az tle s.m. ume.
II tho glnlNau srn NInn..r.lf ..f...e fi&
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
How To Get Good Mater.
(PhilaIelphia Prcss)

1--WE DO not look for Immediate relie
but we do expect" says the Pub
Ledger OF the muddy water-supply, "t'
Department of Public Works ID inf0r
Councils at once how the fault In d
system can be remedirI within a year
two" Director Wlndvim dil this .
spring. In q convincing cCmmunlcl
he pointed out 10 Councils and the
that unless waste was stopped by n
system IL would be impossible ID IN
the water supply. with a lavish
Of 10 gallons per day per person a.
has reservoirs holding ten days
and in six months or 20 ITS res
would hold fourteen days supply. H.
consumption Is nearly 80 gallons 2
per person no water can be stOrI
not over I've days supply can
hand. The result IS that all PhD(
Is drinking liquid mud, and filds Il
black mixture IN tub and basin.
IL water were restricted by tht
meters the water could DO alloh
settle for ten days with our preseIy
voir capacity or two weeks ney
mer, and the disgracefui nece
pumping tho turbid water OF a
into the city mains would DO oby.a
But waste Is not restricted.
the result2 Philadelphia Is dailyI
more water than any other city
civilized world. though in popals
seventh on the list. i, IL consun
water than New York, which
thirds larger. More than Chica
has all Lake Michigan from
draw. II uses as much water o.
don, which IL over four times
consumes more water than Pa
and Vienna combined. with us
a reservoir system now as la
that OF New York four years as' 4
insufficient. With meters intro ilceI
waste checked tha reservoirs "hlel
be ready in lS5 would permit Two '"
subsistence, enough 20 purify ~ateF
inorganic impurity Put IN n.'sr
and the water would be In .! fe@
pure. a.
This can be secured, and secareA p"
year probably. certainly VIA. ~
wears. al A cost within tho means o' =
city. frst. BY restricting waste. a., ~
cond, by a litter plant. WIFE '"C 10y. 0Dys
lesson OF the past these day 80,
must see that the first duty -
it is 10 apply these two reine'''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

table dishes are rather odd In design, con-
sisting Of three partitions. drainer and
hot-water compartment. The entree dish
and biscuit-boX are both very heavily
chased.
one OF the very newest things out Is
the stand. 1t is IN silver. and Is designed
for butter. cheese, and biscuit; cheese ana
biscuit form one course at every we'll
regulated dinner-table. or course-dihner'
,rhcra are some ill-advised people who
alwavs want butter for their biscuit-and
for these [ presume was designed this
dish which would hardly be used, how
ever. except at the family table.
Could anything be sweeter than the sli-
ver pepper-grlnder. with cut-glass BODY
accompanied by a fluted mustard-Jus'
They are simply captivating. The egg
frame toast-rack and butter-dish IN sh-
yer, at the pretty sum Of SD T. D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Solved the Problem.
New York Weekly)

Miss Strongmind: Pardon me. but II I
am not mistaken you are one Of the poor,
underpaid working-girls whom our Eman.
cipation Society tried to beneht-or at
least you were two years ago.
Fair stranger: That IS true
"Then our society has evidently not been
without influence. for you look very pros
II have everything | want, and never
was SO happy in my life"
"Thank Heaven! You must have solved
the Woman Problem
Il have"
"Gloriousl Tell me how you managed"
81 married a nice young man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
with n ProViso.
philadelphia Kecord)

ITII|UIt IIIIIN IFI"V''T
cn~,siu iudee who is blessed with n
tremendous head OF hair when Is gem
rally In Il state Of wild disorder was
questioning youthful witness TO make
eure that he comprehended the character
and Importance Of the oath he was about
to take. a.,a
oRov." he said, with his severest ana
,,ost maqisterial manner, "do you feel
sure that you could identify me after SIX
months? Now be careful. Think before
you speak" 49, 49,.
"wclI your Honor" replied the boy
o,,er prolonged survey Of the Judges S
nortIy figure and rugged features ! am
s,,re but think | could If you WASH
20 cnnnh Xour hair!"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

Two floating stfe1mers sprung from
base. and two banls ~ ribb4n dexterous
twisted passed across the curtain q
ended in Il second r)sctte AZ the OF
side. These ros,ttas r stmb',i huge NJ
met roses Ia the l'ht and shade OF tn
tender pink c1loring. BRUSSELS lace c.
tains Oyerset tie lower curtains. AT {
foot OF the curtains was spread a VIII
gpatskin rug.
The curtains may De- readily ramovf
when the corner can De thorJughly air
and cleaned by good open Jayl'ght VIII
is so essential for any place given over
the keeping OF clothes frequently worn
IIOHENlE MNNNE EL.LlS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
,EAS0NABLE STYLES.
.One Of The New Hats and FTOckS for
Autumn Wear.
HITS WILL Be YERITABLE AYIARIES.
,-,.o Uiras VIII Ee CrystaliIzed with jet
some Dainty Details Of the
Drcssmakcr's Art
c r,.rondencc OF the Dispotch)

NrW YORK. September i6.-rhis win
,-. . bring up some things really new
,...... modes and money move hand in
4 where money IS not offered the
- may not be lightly purchased.
.. newest autumn hats promise 70 be
..... arIarits. Last May and June the
.s dealers in birds and feathers
utr1. and packed away for the
thousands on thousands Of
..... destined 20 Hutter their last
r, .rlci and ecatio crowns OF we'll
.. women. These birds are mounted
..Yrcal p.aious on the front brim
.e..-ovncd picturesque fclts soon
.. and au o. them are deliberately
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Ewes Apple.
cTexas Slftlngs.)

Mrs. McSychophant, the wife or Parson
McSy ychophant, n Texas clergyman. nap
pened to be present when the class was
being examined by the AFORESAID clergy
man. , ..s,,
"Tommy," asked the clergyman, did
Adam and Eve sin in the Garden "
Edeny
''You bet they did," replied Tommy:
Tommy scratched his head and hesi-
tatsd.
In order TO give him a hint that Eve
had first transgressed the parson pointed
towards his wife. Tommy caught on
Immediately and roared out;
..Yaur wife sinned arst" i..iAi-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

,,i,,oti,, blYc cloth and black MORE will
-. tho most popular ARRANGEMENT for
o,.t-aoxns. The cloth in The figure re-
farred H. is fine. soft. satin-faced French
,,,th The coat-tails fall 10 the now-ap-
proved length. the frogs clasping the front
,re If llack-suk cords, ana black MORE
forp,e tho sleeves and revcrs. The toque
mat tops the head of the fashion-pia'e Is
e,part and very up-to-date. j. is but TWO
nar,ne loops. and double TUFTS or biack
MORE. drawn through cut-sieol buckles,
with no flower or feather 70 reheVe "S
fashionable rigidity. MAHnlh Ai@H-''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
A Celebrated Case.

ATLANTA Constltution)
"Who's that man there--
Diamond pm;
Women pause "a
Smile 10 win.
"Greatest generals
pushed aside;
Surging 10 him
Like "a tide!
"Jowers sublimely
o'cr the throng;
Shakes hands as D.,
They pass aiongv
"That man? Latest
popular strain
yyrote. She'll Meet
Me In the Laasr ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Admired His Courage

(Syracusc fost' - ..,
Mcswatters: l tell you fllmsE e,sar
tleman. Every time 1 Offer h'A, ,xsat ia
he smokes IL In my pfSs'"No'
sIMa sMeswi,sers: sS'nt 81 i admire Fllmsys s0aFss~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
Dainty Table EurnishinGs.


There IS no more fascinating study 10
the mind feminine than dainty triiles Tor
the diningtablc.
The shops at present are fun Of quaint
anl pretty designs for all manner OF
thins5 that one can Use. in silver, china,
and glass.
For instance. who could imagine any
thing more appropriate for cherries and
strawberries than n silyer-iiuted dish, with
a bunch Of cherries. all in silver. for a
handle for the one. and strawberry bowl
f. hicnel like Il leaf. for the other.
Very attractive also is the grape-stand'
hung with silver fruit, and for peaches
and other fruit pyramid OF sheil-shaped
dishes.
4 silver nut-c-sn rejoices in the quite
Egyptian title. osiris"
Louis Ky. ware is still in high favor, as
some of Tn" - designs show. The Nege-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16

FOK lNFOKMAb DINNLItS.
a.'er-n patrons is given Ia the first
s.ccl of "a town Or country house Tor
'eJfemher. This IL a lightweight dark
.r1a wool crepon. trimmed with a
r1.fh Wo0licn braid laid on IN graded
I~oSihs FROM foot 10 hip and finished
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-09-16
DRl.,s NUMBER TWO.

The second figure Is a smart little study
from a gown designed IN the new COM
bination Of blue and yellow. so popular
lust now. in New York particularly us
foundation Is IL forget-mc-knot blue
tasfeta. with one scaut little nnger-wide
ruNlc on the foot. and butter-colored lace
terms the deep collar and sieve founces.
Over Tho bust a soft. wide scarf or
striped blue and yellow six IS looped,