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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
IN QUEEN vIc.s DOMAINS.

THE newest thing out in London's
world of swelldom is hand-painted
shirt front.
IT is claimed that there are IS dogs
in the United Kingdom to every 1000
inhabitants
THE total public debt OF the self-gov-
erning British colonies amounts to some-
thing like f30o, ,00o, 900.
Our of every 100 hotels In England,
Is are white Harts," 10 king Arms"
and Crowns"
THE national debt of Great Britain
amounts to more than e20 for each in
habitant. But very few worry over the
matter.
LESS tobacco Is consumed In Great
Britain, in proportion to the inhabit-
ants, than in any other civilized coun-
try. The average is twenty-thr
ounces per annum for each person.
A POORLY clad woman, who picked up
bag containing $500 in Smithfield.
England, the other. day, was awarded
by the owner, to whom she returned II.
with q penny.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
THE TRUNK SMASHER.

He Meets n Man Who IL Not to Be
Tr;fed With.
ats queer how people stand 1t, said
the man with the baggy trousers. as
the hotel baggage wagon came up
from the depot and passed the window.
"Stand what particular thing?" was
asked.
"Permitting the railroad companies
to smash their trunks as they do.
There are two on that load which will
have to go to the shop for repairs, and
the owners will foot the bill and not
say word"
well, isn't that your way?"
"No, sir; and it hasn't been for a
good many years. Last spring bag
gageman threw my trunk off his wagon
in front of Boston hotel, and busted
it. He drove off singing as l stood
looking at the wreck. Half an hour
later walked in on him at the depot
and said:
"'I want nine dollars Of YOU
"What for?'
"'For smashing my trunk in front OF
the Continental
Ou RcV Outi IrhhhS uiC liouiC W
be damaged, and whoever heard Of any
one having to pay for them?
"'I1l show you case right off. You
had no more license to bust that trunk
than you had to bust my head. You
either come down or I'll begin proceed
ings.'
"'What will you do?'
"'Ill sue you the first thing to-mor.
row morrow. I'll not only sue you, but
I'll garnishee your wages. I'll make 1t
cost you at least twenty dollars to get
out Of it, even If you don't pay for the
trunk"
"He clustered and defied me-" said
the man of the trousers, 'but before
ten o'clock he came to the hotel and
offered me seven dollars to settle. ]
took written promise ON his part to
handle all trunks with reasonable con-
sideration thereafter and closed the
case. He admitted to me that he had
probably damaged five Thousand trunks
in his life, but that no one had ever
kicked before He didn't suppose .
trunk owner had the slightest legal
right on earth, and he probably didnt
get over looking pale for a week.
Detroit Free Press
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
BRooKHAvEN, MISSISSIPPI, TUESDAY, MAY 2s. 1905.

are coming up. and so is the glsdIoius.
sweet peas and nasturtium are growing
apace and morning giories are reaching
Tor the canes. never saw flowers and
grass grow SO fast or so pretty. They
toll not, neither do they spin, but silver
and gold will not compare with them.
All the silver and gold In the world
wodld not buy all the flowers II they
were put DIP for sale and no tuofe Sete
to come. How little do we prize the
bount of nature until we lose them.
Verify, the Creator has been good h
His creatures, for lie has made the best
things the cheapest and the most beau
tiful cost us nothing. BILL ARP.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
FROM CAMP AND sARaAcks.

EMPERoR WILLIAM of Germany d
writing book on war.
SINCE 1890 Turkey has bought 10000
improved rifles. and 200, ,000, 900 cart
ridges made Of smokeless powder are
stored In different parts Of the countrv-
ARUssIAN GENERAL named Grcgoriefe
has been sent into penal servitude in
Siberia for eight years for selling milf
tary secrets to the Austrian govern
mcnt.
AN electric gun, capable Of firing TOO
to 1000 shots per minute, without tho
use of any other power than electricity,
has been invented by A. s Krotz, Of
Springfield, Ohio.
THE Confederate Veterans aasociar
tion win send ave carloads Of the finest
flowers Of the south to Chicago for
Decoration day, most Of which Will
be used IN decorating the graves q
union soldiers.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Weather and Crops.

vicksburg. May 22.-The rapid and
healthy growth of all crops continuously
reported up to and including the last
weeks bulletin has since that time re-
ceived q very decided check on account
of the prevailing weather. Light frosts
formed as far south as Jaspor county on
the morning of the 18th and injuriously
low temperatures were recorded over
the entire State.
Some cotton was killed outright by
frosts in the northern sections, and was
more or less damaged in nearly all
other portions by the cold. A few COM
plants were made of lice in the plant.
The growth Of cotton has naturally
been retarded, but reports do not indi-
cate that the condition of the crop has
been materially impaired by low tenn
peratures.
Conditions favored farming operations
and full weeks work was possible in
most places, rains not being sufficiently
heavy to prevent. Crops are not near as
grassy as last reported. Chopping and
scraping general. Corn was we'll culti-
waited. Oats are heading and the early
crop will soon be ready for the harvest
time. Pastures and meadows are in
good condition; first yield of hay being
made in some localities. Vegetables
only slightly damaged by cold and con-
tinue plentiful. Fruit prospects con-
tinue of q most excellent nature.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Sudden Death.

Col. William ii. Saunders died very
suddenly at his home near Muldon last
week. He ate hearty dinner and went
from the dining room to his bed cham
ber. In a few minutes his family heard
o peculiar noise in the room, and on go
ing in, found he was breathing his last.
Col. Saunders was one of the oldest citi-
zens of Monroe County. He was over 20
years of age and was highly esteemed
by all who knew him.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

Ar . London place Of amusement one
Of the attractions i : hypnotized man.
He is kept asleep an entire week, ~
constant view Of the audience.
AT the age Of ninety eight Mra Ann
Featherstone. Of Columbus. o., h1s inst
cut q large tooth. This performances
WAS preceded by IN Illness q threo
weeks.
WirH : SINCE blow Of his flst, admin
istered ON the law, Senior GnerFita, o.
Madrid, has been known toknock down
bull. This year his profits from bnlls
lighting have hecn 475sQoQ Ho hoo
killed l.4oo bullk
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
After Contracts.

Agents OF the big school book pub
fishing houses of the North are flock
ing to Mississippi in view OF the con-
tract shortly to be let out Those hav-
ing the matter in charge, those whose
business it is to select school books.
should go slow and carefully; they
should make no changes in books IL not
absolutely necessary-the expense OF
such changes is an enormous burden.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Demoss.tie Primaries.

The Lee County Democratic executive
committe mot last week and named July
50tb as the time for holding precincs
primaries for the selection Of delegates
to the county convention, which will
sehd delegates to tho State convention.
A mass tnees:ng was ordered for July
I'd to send delegates to the district
judicial convention which meets in
Aberdeen July sth to dominate :andi-
date for district attorney.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
They win Vote for U. S. senator.

Several counties in the State have
adopted the plan of voting direct for the
candidates for United States Senator,
the result to be instructions to the legis-
lators. In most cases a majority vote is
required, and where no candidate gets
majority in the first primary second
will be held to decide between the two
inhn
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
A Good woman Gone.

Mrs. Sophie Hendon died at Aberdeen
last week. She was the oldest person
in town, being SO years old. She united
with the church in early youth, and
lived true and consistent Christian
life, ever ready to lend helping hand
and do all in her power to help the
helpless and alleviate the sufferings OF
all with whom she came in contact.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
A Calf with Two Heads.

Canton, May 1s.-Capt. NJ. c. Daugh-
try, large and prosperous planter Of
Of this county, brought in this morning
a calf with two perfect full-sized heads.
eyes, ears, and every thing perfect, with
one neck and body. There is only one
windpipe and throat after reaching the
neck. 1t is a full-sized and well de-
veloped calf, perfect in form except that
1t has two heads. The calf only lived
a few minutes after birth.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

HGyPs HHGHP snd sp boosAssT opsnic. vriss s q
sxpersncs y ,Gys: ": Who have bad neaflX 6fty yearS
torn sss,sasctiy conndsntisl. a Handkook o. IN
ss3 iSsn sent ssnntGfSsaln f9ss rassnsS snd hew e o..
Psssoots:c ~ ts:cisntiac book sent { % ffes. = = 49,
.peelaI nodes ien ,n ~ Athso9Eh Nuuq CO. receive
on ss9s are side Sofoss X s3e
ssucd Seep,ts g TIE inye1t6s Ihis ep!endid paper.
sxe.t crc1I.fesss ffIessntly q iustEated has y aFthS
Buid,nSS rayser 3 year sample copies ssnf free
segsss' 35 censs ,non monthly: 2zlo yYe!: elngle
housat xs,s n coiots, and photoernfhs AZ new
latest dessnnp ps.ns enabling 6nilders I'd show The
ssAS : CO SsV vosx. SSi isSzS.Av.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Poor stand of Cotton.

The stand of cotton in Kinds County
is very poor. and in a great many
patches it has failed to come up en-
tirely. This is attributed to the cold
weather and drouth.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
To Examine Candidates.

Misses Cornie Mayes and Lottie Jen-
nings, two Of the most efficient teachers
of the Water Valley public school, have
been appointed by State Superintendent
of Education J. X. Preston to examine
candidates for the Office Of >superin-
tendent of education of Yalobusha
County.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

The railroad commission met at Jack
son last week and continued consid-
GRAFTON Of the assessment OF the Yazoo
4 Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
until tho June meeting. Commissioner
McLaurin reported the Woodville
branch of the Yazoo 4 Mississippi
Valley Railroad in bad condition. Su-
perintendent Gileas appeared before the
com mission and agreed to hare the
Same in good shape in ninety days Mr..
Ross, superintendent Of the Southern
railroad. stated thst the new depot Al
Itta Bena would be completed BY
June J.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

Nervous Employer don't pay you
for whistling.
Offi.e Boy-That's all right. sir. !
can't whistle well enough yet to charge
extra tor tk-Pucls.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Indignation Meeting.

Meridian, May 24.-An Indignation
meeting of the citizens of Meridian, in
duced by the many unfair, unjust and
untrue reports that have been dissent
mated from other TOWNS in regard to the
prevalence of smallpox at this place,
was held in the hall OF the Young Mons
business League today. The state
ments of committee composed of lead
ing business men, bankers, ministers
and physicians, charged with the duty
of making daily reports for publication,
and certificates from the presidents OF
the city board of health show that there
is not now case of smallpox within the
corporate limits Of Meridian, and that
no new case has been reported either in
the city or county since last Saturday
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Tie sss.nsrm Female College.

West Point, May sa--As there Is a
misunderstanding in referefice 70 the
real action OF the recent Cumberland
Presby terian General Assembly held In
Meridian in reference to the Southern
Female College, located in this city, the
following report of the committee is
hereby given, which was adopted by
the assembly,
"Your committee are of the opinion
that in the establishment OF the South
ern Female College at West Point,
Miss, the synod has in reality estab-
lished and began to operate new
school under new charter and
name, which the committee think
the synod had perfect right and
full power TO do. And they can see no
reason Why the synod shoul1 not con-
tinue to operate both schools under Its
fostering care"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Negro Drowned by . Mob.

About six weeks ago Jerid Shivers
and two other negro men enticed three
young daughters of a white farmer
away from home, in Coffey county,
Ala, and detained them in the woods
for week. The girls finally made
their way home again, but the men
who took them off could not be found,
in spite of a diligent search beinemade
for them. The other day it was learned
that Shivers was in a certain house
near Tabernacle, in that county, and a
posse quietly organized at night and
went there and secured him. He was
taken to Pea river, not far away, a
rope with sinker was tied around his
neck, and he was thrown in the river
and drowned. The other two have not
been heard from.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

Capt. Bates, of Memphis, proposes to
build . railroad from Corinth to the
Tennessee river. He started with .
corps Of engineers last week to survey
and locate the route, and thinks the
cars will be running within eight or
ten months.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
SOUTHERN CLEAN NOS.
Nofth Cardinals Confederate Dead.

North Cardinals Confederate Dead.
The confederate monument erected
by the ladies of North Carolina was
unveiled at Raleigh a few days ago.
1t was the anniversary OF the Mecklenburg
Independence. There we're $1,000 people pres
ept. Little Julia Jackson Christian, aged 7
YEARS. and granddaughter OF Gen. Stonewall
Jackson, pulled the cord that released the
bunting covering the monument, and the gram
lite shaft stood sevealej.
The monument Is OF Mount Airy granite. Its
height is " feet inches, and It will be lighted
by four bronze electric lamps, In clusters OF
three each. Partly up the shaft stand two
bronze statues. one of a cannoneer with ram
mer In his hands On the side opposite him Is
a cavalryman. dismounted, with a saber half
drawn and In very spirited attitude. On the
base are circular bronze medallions, with the
seals respectively Of the Confederate States
and of North Carolina, There are two inscrip-
| tions One of these Is;
North Carolina to Her Confederate Dead"
And the other is:
First at Bethel Last at Appomattox, fsef
| 1905 -
The main portion OF the shaft is one block Of
| stone, "a feet high, and weighing 5000 pounds
| The monument is surmounted by the bronze
| figure Of an infantryman In light marching or
| der, standing in an easy attitude, with musket
| tightly claspcd with both hands This statue
| is 10 feet high and weighs $500 pounds, while
| the two already mentioned are life-
| sized. All are from life, the models be-
| ing veterans living In Raleigh, and
the statues are pronounced very good
| The bronze work was done In the Royal Fouu-
| dry dt Munich Bavaria. The monument stands
in the western entrance to the Capitol square,
| or Union square," Its design is remarkably
| fine, and it is set In relief against the massive
| building in the rear. 1t faces noble vista Of
| avenues. The cost was $4,000, OF which the
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

President Greeil Of the Montgomery
{Ala.) Commercial and Industrial as
sociation wants to build > cotton mill
there on the cooperative plan.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
PerIshed in the Fla mes.

At Gate City, one of the manufactur-
ing suburbs of birmingham, Ala, fire
destroyed five buildings at an early
hour the other morning. The upper
part of one building, in which was
store was J. C. Fant's boarding house.
Fifteen rolling mill men were asleep
in rooms. They had been drinking
somewhat the previous night, and it
was with much trouble that they were
awakened. Some had to be dragged
out. Three men are missing, and the
charred remains of Tom Smithson were
recovered from the ruins. Rich Long
lost leg by being burned. John Lon
don was so badly frightened that he
ran almost nude for miles before he
stopped.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

A few days ago Mr.. Montgomery. of
Edwards, shipped small consignment
of early peaches North and received the
bill OF sale showing that they had
brought the unprecedented price OF Is
cents each.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Judge Niles Novel Plan.

During the recent term of the Federal
Court at Jackson, Judge Niles adopted
a novel plan of establishing the guilt OF
a prisoner on trial for running blind
tiger. When the culprit was brought
into court the Judge said:f
"What is your occupation?"
"I'm farmer, judge" replied the
efllow, without glancing above the chair
on which the judge sat
"You are an honest tiller of the soil,
are you? Well, now. let's see about
that; hold your hands up here and let
me count the corns," demanded the
court.
The prisoner reluctantly held his
hands up for inspection. Not corn or
blister or abrasion was to be seen-the
palms of his hands were as soft as q
woman's, and the jurymen. nearly every
one of whom were practical farmers and
had hand full of corns, lost no time in
bringing in a verdict of guilty, as
charged"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
A Love-Sick Youth.

At Atlanta, Ca, . few days ago
John ID. Simmer, aged 10, druf
clerk, shot himself because OF disap
pointment in love. 1t was believed hi
wound was fatal. When conscious HI
called for Nellie" who is supposed t
have been his sweetheart He recent
ly Joined the church.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Fatal Shooting Array.

A serious shooting affray occurred
near GAINESVILLE last week which re-
suited in the death of Sam Crockett.
Tho circumstances are as follows: The
deceased and his son, q lad of Is years,
was arrested under warrant sworn out
by John Tucker and William Milan for
the killing of fuckers hogs Crockett
waived examination until Circuit Court.
Crockett and his son went to Milan's
house and attempted to shoot Milan
and Tucker, when they (Tucker and
Milan) fired, killing the oldest Crockett.
The lad hastily retreated, and returned
soon and from ambush fred on Milan,
but made good his escape. Crockett
lived n short while.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

German ImmtGratIon Society
A German immigration society has
been organized at Birmingham, Ala,
to induce Germans TO remove to Ala
bama, especially to jefferson county.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

Albert s Hall, who killed his cousin
at Lexington. KY. was acquitted OF
the charge of murder. Hall claimed
his cousin criminally assaulted Mrs.
Hall
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28
Illinois
Central\
Railroad
MOST POPULAR ROUTE BEwTEEN
NORTH AND SOUTH

Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars on all
trains through without change.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

The buffalo gnat. or Texas fly, Is do
ing great damage to stock in the
southeast portion of jackson county,
Miss. They are more severe on dark
colored THAI light-colored stock.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

In a difficulty between two negro
boys, Cornelius Foster and Dave Baker,
aged respectively IS and Is years, at
Meridian, Miss, the former was killed
by the latter with baseball bat.
Baker was arrested and placed in jail.
the corners jury returning verdict
of guilty of murder.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

,eran mis- hotel has just been enlarged and
Iaaeed. moSnd. An electric elevator and al
'h the building.
american and European Plans.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-28

AIso all connections made at Chicago with all
Buffet and Dining Car lines to the
Chicago eagle., 1895-12-21
Yuletide Customs.

1t Is customary to give q quarter pres.
ent and expect Is one in return.
With the usual perverseness Of nature.
Christmas comes In the middle Of hard
winter.
The modern highwayman doesn't say
money or your lifew he wishes you "a
merry Christmas"
The small boy who tries to make too
much noise II apt to blame Santa Claus
for not giving him an extra head for his
drum.
Some people wish you q merry Christ.
mas instead Of giving you present, be.
cause it's easier to pay the compliment of
the season than II Ii to settle with Santa
Claus.
Your wife expects you to look pleased
when she gives you $40 smoking jacket
and tells you she has had 1t charged
Truth.
Chicago eagle., 1895-12-21
A Christmas Entertainment.

A novel idea for q children's Christ.
mas entertainment is butterflies ball,
writes Elizabeth Robinson Scovil, In the
Ladies' Home Journal. This need not
mean late hours nor expensive dresses.
The boys wear tight-iitting suits Of black
or dark.brown, the girl any pretty, fanci.
full dresses. The framework Of the wings
IL deftly fashioned Of wire and covered
with paper or the cotton crepon that
comes In such vivid colors; these are
spangled with gold or painted to repre-
sent the tinting Of the butterfiy's wings.
A light yoke Of wire 10 constructed to Al
the shoulders. fastening under the arms,
and to this the wings are attached. The
effect IL very brilliant and graceful. An.
other pretty fancy 10 an archery feto.
The children carry small bows dressed
With oovsfe. and shsals of arrows ~
QoUerh o1oe6e1 oulVo9h '.'. = Z. q,
Chicago eagle., 1895-12-21
Az in tho Oltlcn Time.

I saw an old, old man, and an old, old
woman walking arm In arm on the street
the other day, and by and by they turned
into q toy store and began making pur-
chases as eagerly as other people Of half
their years.
"You buy for your grandchildren" I
whispered.
"No; for our own," replied the woman.
'But you IRE 80 old that your children
must he men and women grown"
"Ah! but they are not. The eldest Ii
not yet II years of age, and we have
four"
She had tears In her eyes as she an.
swcred me, and by and by she continued:
"They are dead-all dead! Once there
was but one stocking for Santa Claus to
iill, and hut one curly head to creep from
his trundle bed ut break Of day and shout
with Rladncs' over the gifts bestowed.
BY and by there was secOnd--thcn a
third--then four stockings hung In row
ut Christmas time. and four children
blessed me goodnight, and said:
"If Santa Claus comes before you 80
to bed, tell him we have been good chill.
dren.'"
"But they are now dead"
"Yes-all dead. One week took them
oil from us-Sne grave hOlus them all.
But on Christmas Eve four stockings
will hang In row again, and Santa
Claus will come as Of old. Every Christ.
mas Eve since their voices were hushed
In death the four stockings have been
hung up. There are no glad vOices-nO
soft kisses--no tender good.nights. Those
have been unheard for almost score of
years. Father and sit there and listen
for footsteps. but they do not come. We
hearken to voices which can never speak
again. Our hearts are heavy and our
eyes full of tears, but before we sleep
we all the stockings a. of old, and 1t
seems as II tho children come back from
heaven for that one night.
"And So" she said. as the tears came
faster, 1--WE buy for this Christmas Eve,
and we shall sit down and call our chill
dren about us rs In the olden time, and
1t will keep our hearts tender and help
us to bear the burden of many years."
Chicago eagle., 1895-12-21

Mrs. Newlywed-How ! love to hear
the merry Christmas bells.
Mr.. Newlywed-I'd like to, hear them,
tno, 4 Qhrlstmas bells were not 20 CON.
soeeeecH eseeesHye q QhslatEas ~.