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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
BROOKHAvEN, MISSISSIPPI, TUESDAY, MARCH s. 1895.
wrecked manhood and ruined charao

wrecked manhood and ruined charac-
ter will believe that wrong life will
turn out right, and that 1t does not pay
to follow principle and stay by charac-
ter. They seem naturally 10 take to
the things that ruin them, and turn
their backs upon mothers a,lvice and
fathers counsel, and uniformly absent
themselves from the church, from tho
Y. N. c. A. and shut their eyes to the
word Of God and stop their ears to the
truths which come from all sides bid
ding them beware OF the dangers
ahead.
God save our young men In this evil
day from the evils that are In tho
world. SAM P. JoNRs.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Costly Business.

''Lookee here, mistar, kin yo' tell ma
whar' dey git marriage sustifcates?" In"
quired an old colored individual OF ona
of the bailiffs ut the city hall the other
day. The bailiff steered him toward
the clerks office. When he appeared
before one of the gentlemen who issue
the small slip Of paper so requisite to
the eternal happiness Of pair whom
Cupid has visited, he repeated his re-
quest. "Yee, sab; she hab funny
name, but, Lor,' don know how she
spells it," he said in answer to the
clerks question. II alwa' jes' call her
Luc fo' short. Do you wan to know
her age? She's jes' twenty-five. Im
sixty-five. OATS little discrepshon In
our ages, but it dom matter. What
money makes get at de top Of tele-
graph poles-dat is, I'm ineman.
After venturing these remarks the old
man stopped minute to renew hiS
supply of oxygen, and then inquired
the fee. "Dat's purity strong, mistar.
It's o purity costly biz'ness, dis her get
tin married, even when Use gwin' TO
git young an han'som' BRIDE" said
the old man, as he fumbled in an aged
purse and laid three quarters, two
dimes and a nickel before the elerk.--
Nashville Times.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
PYRAMIDS OF SERPENTS.


4 Mass of Snakes Twinsd Together Preb-
ably for Defense.
A Gefman traveller and naturalist de-
scribes q spectacle he once witnessed
In the savannahs of Ixacubo, in Guiana.
which he well characterizes as ''the
most wonderful and terrible" that can
be seen. 1--WE were ten men on horse
back, two of whom took the lead. In
order to sound the passages, while
preferred to skirt the great forests.
One of the blacks who formed the van
guard returned full gallop. and called
to me:
Here, sir, come and see serpents
In a piler He pointed out something
elevated in the middle of the savan-
nah, which appeared like bundle of
arms One of my company then said:
This is certainly one of those assem-
blages of serpents which heap them
selves on each other after violent
tempest. l have heard OF these, but
have never seen any; let US proceed
cautiously, and not go too near When
we were within twenty PAGES of 1t, the
terror OF our horses prevented our
nearer approach, to which, however.
none of us were inclined. Suddenly
the pyramidal mass became agitated;
horrible hissings issued from it, thou
sands of serpents rolled spirally on
each other, shot forth out Of the circle
their hideous heads, presenting their
envenomed darts and fiery eyes to US.
ST own was one of the first to dra y
back; but when saw that this formi-
dable phalanx remained at its post,
and appeared to be more disposed ia
defend itself than to attack ne. rode
round it. in order to view its order o1
battle. facing the enemy on every side.
/ then sought what could be the de-
sign of this numerous assemblaxe, and
] concluded some terrible enemy. which
might be the great serpent or the csy-
man, and that they reunited the,s.
selves after having seen their eneuy,
n sxder II xssist Or attack him
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
A Good Woman Gone.

All Of Rosedale is bowed down In sor'
row at the death of Mrs. Margaret Clark.
wife of Hon. Fred Clark. who died last
week. Mrs. Clark was truly Christian
woman, earnestly devoted to the welfare
and awakening Of the church, and twas
owing chiefly to her efforts that the
Methodist church at Rosedale was re-
built after being demolished by the
cyclone on May 81 last. The deceased
was formerly from Natchez and closely
related to Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Died Suddenly.

Mrs. Sarah Levy, wife Of s. Levy,
secretary and treasurer of the Meridian
Gas Light Company, died at the family
residence very suddenly OF apoplexy
last week. She ate supper and retired
for the night in her usual good health,
but about 10 o'clock called her husband,
saying that she was suffocating and
wanted fresh air. She was conveyed
to the gallery, whore she sank down
and died before physician who had
been summoned could reach her. She
leaves q husband and five children.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
american and European Plans.

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thus are 6ros9 .9 re scioneiac AUerbcan, and
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BniidirsS Sye year. sample copies ssslf free.
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Scn, plates IN coors and ~ pssu NV,
kfsst dcsssn plans. enabling builders 10 show the
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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.
Charged with Destroying Mail Matter

Charged with Destroying MAIL matssr'
Austin ]. Hancock, young man who
has been carrying the mall between
Sylvarena, In Smith County, and Ellis
vile, in Jones County, was arraigned
before United States Commissioner 8. b.
Watts at Meridian last week on charge
Of destroying mail matter. Young Han
cock claims that he was forced to sur
render his pouches at the point OF q
Winchester rife in the hands OF an un-
known man, who intercepted him on the
public highway. but the evidence ad-
duced upon the examination did notsus-
tain the claim thus set up, and the
young man was held in $500 bond for
his appearance at the Federal Court, in
OF which he was committed to
tho Lauderdale County Jail.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Destroyed an Illicit still.

Deputy United States Marshals Var
damsn, Of Lefiore. and Suddoth. Of
Attala, captured an Illicit still at Edin-
burg, Leake County, last week and
destroyed 100 gallons of mash belong
ing TO w. H. Moore, whom they arrested
and placed in Jail at Kosciusko. They
also destroyed two other stills in the
vicinity. but failed to capture the opera
tives. Moore is IN old offender.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Acquitted.

Irwin Wilson, who shot and killed
Engineer David Milliner at Pontotoc
recently, was tried last week before
Mayor Souter and acquitted, the evil
denco showing that he was justified in
committing the deed. At the time OF
the shooting Wilson was placed under
81, 1000 bond, which, upon the death OF
Milliner was raised to 80, 500, for his ap-
pearance at the trial which resulted In
his acquittal.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Two ,aississippians Get jobs,

Hon. Wallace McLsurin. of jackson,
has boon appointed Law clerk in the
draughtiug division Of the general land
ofics Of the interior department. and
James Caraway. Of the Same place. takes
the position Of messenger to the Senate,
vacated by Mr.. MoLaurin. McLaurin's
new place 10 salaried 1t q, 500.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Coming to Mississippi.

Messrs. Abrams and Morrison, two
men from Ostumwa, Iowa, have bought
valuable tracts of land near Canton, and
will bring their families down soon and
link their fortunes with the people of
Madison County. An oxcurson train
will start from Ottumwa on tho 5th of
March, destined for Canton, reaching
there on the afternoon Of the 9th, when
it is expected many of them will buy
lands.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
woman's Board of Missions.

The woman's board of missions Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, of
which Mrs. M. D. Wightman is presi-
dent, will assemble In its sixteenth an
nual session In Meridian In May, and
preparations have already been begun
for the proper entertainment OF the
large number of delegates and visitors
who will be present. Bishop c. b. Cal
loway is expected to preach the annual
sermon. which. in view OF his recent
visit to Japan. will be full of interest to
the Methodist Church and those en-
gagged in the mission work.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

The barns and stables Of the Thurman
Hotel At Westville. in Simpson County,
were burned last week. One horse and
seyen oxen were burned. Tho origin Of
the drs II unknown.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Reception to Bishop Galloway.

A grand reception was given to Bishop
Galloway by the citizens OF jackson last
week. He has just returned from tour
around the world in the interest Of
Methodism. Distinguished citizens made
addresses and the bishop responded.
The occasion was one of the grandest
ever witnessed at the capital.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

The planters held meetings through
out Lefiore County last week to organize
subordinate cotton growers associations
and sign the agreement to reduce the
cotton acreage this year. They are
fully determined to reduce the acreage,
and hope the planters throughout the
South will heartily cooperate with
them. The reduction of the cotton
acreage is the all important question
now before the people Of Mississippi,
and it is exciting more public interest
and discussion than all other questions
combined. The people of the State
have become aroused to the importance
OF doing something to make cotton a
paving crop.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Antl.cIearette League.

An anti-cigarette league has been Or
ganized by the young men of Millsaps
college at Jackson. -Four of the bright
est students having become convinced
of the evil results of cigarette smoking.
have followed the example set by the
young men of other colleges, and have
determined to try the struggle OF or
ganization to exterminate this per.
nicious habit.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

Awhile men named hatcher. Who hae
given the officers 90 much trouble e
catch, was arraigned before Comuie
sioner Winter at jackson last week.
charged with Illicit retailing. He
pleaded guilty and was bound over q
the sum Of $500:
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Quarantine Against Smallpox.

vicksburg will enforce rigid quar-
antine against passengers from st.
Louis, Hot Springs and Monroe. La, on
account of smallpox. Besides adopting
this course the city council has ordered
free vaccination of the poor and OF the
children in the public schools and urged
all citizens to be vacinnated.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Death Of an Old Coufe dsrate.

John A. Binford. aged SO, . highly
respected citizen and member OF one
of most noted families in Montgomery
County. died last week after an illness
of four days. He was member Of the
Fifteenth Mississippi Regiment and
served with distinction throughout the
entire civil war. Many friends and
relatives mourn his demise.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
A Happy Farmer.

Mr.. N. w. Hathorn, one OF Covington
county's most prosperous farmers, was
discussing the hard times, when the
question, Have you your supplies for
the ensuing year?" elicited the follow.
ing reply: Eyes, have plenty of corn,
meat, potatoes, molasses. and every.
thing else that need for the support OF
my family, and don't owe any man
dollar"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Attempted to Rob tho Bank.

Another attempt was made one night
last week to rob the Tate County Bank.
Kerney McDade, the assistant cashier,
on returning from church about $3.50
o'clock, was approached from behind,
knocked down and left in an insensible
condition. After taking his keys from
his pockets, the robbers entered the
bank. but failed to get into the safe
which contained the money. After about
two hours McDade came to himself and
gave the alarm, but no trace of the rob-
bers could be found. No damage was
done the bank, except the drawers were
ransacked and q good many papers
burned, though not Of much importance.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Restoring Lands to the Public Domain.

The Senate committee on naval affairs
last week reported favorably the House
bill authorizing the secretary OF the
navy to certify to the secretary OF the
interior for restoration to the public
domain some 10000 acres Of land in
Mississippi now held for naval pur-
poses. Congressman Allen secured
favorable report on Senate bill granting
q homestead of land to the Industrial
institute to and College at Columbus.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

The President has commuted 70 four
months the eight months sentence tm-a
posed in the case of George G. WHburn.
con -icted In Mississippi Of illicit distill
ing. He has denied . pardon in the oase
Of e. L. larry. sentenced in Mississippi..
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Electric Cars for Meridian.

The city of Meridian has closed nego'
tiations with st. Louis capitalists to
construct electric cars throughout the
city. These capitalists will buy up all
the street railway lines in Meridian,
which they will change to conform to
the electric system and have cars run
ming in every direction within five
months.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Hunting Itsm-

Wife--What does this meanf You
say yon were out hunting ducks, and all
you bring back is lot of eggs You
didn't shoot them.
Husband-No, but all the game was
sold out at the game market so ! had
to do the best could.-Texas Siftings.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Funeral OF DIR. Bozeman.

The funeral services of DR.. ]. W..
Bozeman, the late pastor Of tho First
Baptist Church at Meridian, which took
place last week, were more largely at
tended, perhaps, than any similar occa-
sion within the history Of Meridian.
The banks and quite q number OF the
business houses closed their doors from
10 to 2 o'clock out Of respect for the de-
ceased, and the people, irrespective OF
religious beliefs, crowded the large
church to overflowing. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. DIR. A.
]. Hackett, assisted by Rev. Sproles. OF
jackson, and the pastors Of the several
churches in Meridian. The romans
were followed to Rose Hill Cemetery,
whore they were inferred. by large
concourse Of sorrowing friends. The
funeral procession covered a distance OF
about quarter OF mile.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

Mrs. Bay-Do you think that his lord
ship had scruples?
Old Bay--No; but ! know he had
good many drains on tho sly during the
day.--N. Y. World
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
WRITE HOME, BOYS.
DO Not Forget the Old Folks When
You Are Away.

They Highly Prize Your Lettsrs-Ths Coed
Old Mother Reads Them Ger and
O'sr-It Would Make You Feel
Better to See Her,
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
Death OF . Popular Citizen.

McRae Mosby, one of the best known
and most popular citizens of East Mis-
sissippi, died at his residence near Lau-
the county as chancery clerk sixteen
years and made one of the most efficient
officers in the State. After retirement
from public life of eight years he was
candidate at the time OF his death for
the office OF treasurer. Ho was a men,
Der of the Knights Of Pythias, Knights
Of Honor and Knights and Ladies' of
Honor, in which several orders he car
ried insurance to the amount OF $4,000
He was also prominent member of the
Masonic fraternity. Mr.. Mosby was IS
years of age and leaves wife and six
children.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

Gov. Stone has declared that the
recent election for brigadier-general OF
the Southern Division Of Mississippi
was invalid. because no candidate re-
ceived majority of all the votes cast.
The contest caused much bad feeling
and great interest was manifested in
the result. 81
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

The postoffice at Blue Mountain was
broken open one night last week, but -
the postmaster had all the valuables 1T
home the loss is small. The store Of ID.
1. Hardin was also entered and the
thieves helped themselves to merchan-
disc in general. there being no cash left
in the place. There is no clew to the
perpetrators.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05
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, 1895-03-05

.tso all connections made at Chicago with all
''1 Buffet and Dining Car lines to the
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

Connections In Union Depot at st. Louis fOf all
points
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-03-05

,eaans us motel has just been enlarged and
moSoed. mSsaeed. An electric elevator and a.,
'h the building.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11
An Old Landmark Changed.

In the process 81 adjnStiqg res
licences on the reservation t. the
tllpt lts II the eSoective own
ers. it became necessary FIR one
did Indian cnuple to move from
the old log hut t..at hid bean a
lai dnlark eieee the DAYS Of mines
al d miners These old Nezl'e ce
patriirlhs would not consent to
live in a medern house and leave
the abode of decaying logs 1t ne
came necessary t. remove the
structure t. thu new site to con-
sole the old folks, 81 it was Gle
cid@d to make play nf the work.
All the neighbours, including two
white men, repaired tn the scene
one day last week and proceeded
to tear down the cabin and re-
move il across the line, only few
Yards distant The old cnul lie
watched TIE work very closely
and directed the movements Of
some friends who were assisting
in the matters Of particular per-
sonal interest. Ii developed that
the old hni WIS veritable treas
ure box There was maney in
every creviee and niche OF the Old
logs. Before the last log was re
moved over 1900 had been gath
cred into an old -four sack There
were deposi s Of gold dust in old
anger holes. greenhacks in the
season cracks and coins stuffed
into hollow ends md knot holes
Of the logs. Tn : 81 | Init had been
the repository Of the two Indians
in the long past When they had
sold cattle, horses and farm pro-
duce to the white men, The old
eople had passed the age Of men
tai activity, and the exact lnles
or inches that held their wealth
they did n, seem tn lrtw, hut
they guarded the whole premises
vi h Jealous care through al the
years Of a quarter If a century.
[ Lewiston Teller.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11
Keutpryille Pick-ups

I.alrance and Bohner Brothers
have returned from the north
country,
X bert Rickman il suffer- ,g
with a. severe attack, Of rheu
matism.
Johlfny Adm and family and
Miss. Manona Denham are pre-
pairing for Il trip to Moscow.
J s. Howell is improving fast
under DR.. Browns, care.
&. j. Downs started for Genesee
with a had Of household, furni
tnre for Jonn Bran nire.
Mr. Warren Potter and wife If
cotton so1i WIS in the nsis hbJr
hood sunday.
Chase Brothers have got their
grain ready for the machine
O. y Waltz is in Spokane on
church business.
10. .Jo
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11
A Tenn erance Lecture.
TConc,uded I

In conclusion, | ur.e the prac-
lice nf these three words, which
mean total abstinence from all
that which can intoxicate, and
any minister or professor. who
teaches, or adopts any other
course or practice, must do So re-
gardIess of his reputation or use
fulness. and f,rfeits the conf
denee AID resi- eet tfall Who he
lieve in liois word They should
le an example and illustration
Of sohriety and temperance, and
teach 1t to all the peoi le, we are
the children of light and Of the
day We are not Of the night
nor Of the darkness"
Therefore let us not sleep, as
do others, but let us watch and
lie sober; the words as we read
them: touch. not. taste MT, han
die not, are intended to point TO
total abstinence. Therefore gird
up the leins Of your minds, br
sober abstain from wines or in
toxicants, and thereby prevail
over your adversary.
It is by the intoxicatirg cun
that the old serpent, the horrible
Boa-Constrictar that has been
proving upon our race. l1hrica
ties the people and, swallows Il EN-
down alive, as the Germans. say.
More ! eople are drowned in the
cup than in the ocean"
My dear friends, you owe it to
your families. to the church e e
your county, to the'youths, and
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11
Business Pointers.

A full line II Boots and Shoes
Just received MAX & Brown.
Rtmrml er, you can get your
barley and wheat chopped for
feed at the | acking houte.
All goods are marked in plain
figures at H. A Grevinp's.
Kueterville. Idaho.
When sou want first class
Brink Of anything from Orange
wine to the pnrpst whiskey go to
the Red Font Saloon.
Episcopal services will ne con-
Quoted in the OF re formerly
pccul led hy the packing compa
ny, at3:,0 click, Sunday after
hoons instead Of morning service
hs formerly.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11

F.
cuse why all olia citizens cannot
attend aud join. tie same prin-
ipIe on Which our gevernnientis
'untled, Of equal rilhts and the
nd Of the majority, aetuates the
rganizasion Of this institution,
and we have no right to stand
back and refuse to vote, and then
after it il too late cry fraud and
treason.
We make the above statement
for the reason that many seem To
entirely misunderstood the pfin
ciples aetuating the board of
trade, and the necessity of all
our ci liens being not only pres
ent at tie next meeting, but he
coming members Of the board
A Citizen.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-10-11

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