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The leader., 1895-11-14

The votes for candidates for State Of
ficers will not be officially known un-
til Jan. IA, 1885, Under the constitu-
ton the Secretary of State holds them
under seal until the Speaker of the
House of Representatives is elected,
and on the day after he must deliver
them to the speaker, who is required
to open and publish them to the House
of Representatives the following Tues
day, when they will be counted and
the result announced in accordance
with the constitution. The Legisla-
ture convenes Tuesday after the first
Monday in January, which will be Jan.
Z. The new State officers are installed
Jan. 20, except the. Governor, who is
installed Tuesday, Jan. 81.
The leader., 1895-11-14

One by one, as the roses fall, says
the Jackson correspondent of thu N.
0. Picayune, the negroes in the State
Legislature have been lost in the cleo
tive shuttle, until there is not now a
single gentleman of color" to answer
to roll call. Twelve years ago there
were fifteen Republicans, mostly color
ed men, in the Lower House alone. In
1890 there were seven Republicans, all
colored, in the House. In the Legisla-
ture elected in 1892, there were three
colored men. In the Legislature of
1896 there will be neither colored man
nor Republican.
The leader., 1895-11-14
HOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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We, the undersigned, have known F
]. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Druggists
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sale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
The leader., 1895-11-14
DEMOCRATIC DEFEAT.

A Democratic exchange thus sums
up the result of the election ON Nov
9Th: Last Tuesdays elections result.
ed in Democratic defeat almost as
crushing as that party suffered in 1894
The Republicans carried the following
States by the majorities appended, sc
far as these can be estimated at this
time:
New York, majority $4,000. Legisla-
ture Republican by 200 majority.
Iowa, majority 10000; SO majority in
the Legislature.
Ohio, majority 100000; SS majority in
the Legislature.
Nebraska, Republican plurality of
10000
Utah, small Republican majority.
together with the Legislature.
Kentucky, Republican majority from
10000 to 1900; Legislature Republi-
can by small majority.
Maryland, Republican majority of
10000; 40 majority in the Legislature.
Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachu-
sets, and New Jersey also gave Repub-
lican majorities.
Of the thirteen States that held
elections Tuesday, Mississippi and Vir.
ginia alone gave Democratic MAORI,
ties. The hitherto Democratic States
of Maryland, Kentucky, New Jersey
New York and Illinois, went over to
the Republicans.
The leader., 1895-11-14

T. Dabney Marshall has addressed a
letter to the public from his place in
the Penitentiary, replying to the letter
of the Dinkins brothers, published
last week. He denies that he was
guilty of the loathsome crime he killed
Dinkins for charging him with, and
which the Dinkins brothers reiterated
and declared their ability to prove,
and he calls upon his relatives and
friends to force the issue and COM
pei them to make good their boast.
Marshall's letter is strong and elo-
quent appeal for vindication, such as
it is difficult to conceive how any but
a wronged man could pen, and we do
not see how it can be ignored.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Last week an important step was
taken to bring about uuion of reform
forces for the campaign of 1896.
A letter signed by about 100 men
and women of note in one or other of
the minor parties, was sent to the nat
ional committeeman of the Populist,
Prohibition, and Socialist Parties, ask
ing that each of these committees ap-
point subcommittee of three to con-
fer together with reference to joint
national conference.
This comes as a result of the Nation
al Reform conference held last summer
on Staten Island. At the conclusion
of that conference, July 3, what is
known as the Staten Island basis of
union" was adopted, and committee,
with Edward Evans, of Tonawanda,
chairman, Mrs. M. Freeman Gray, of
San Francisco, recording secretary,
and E. J. Wheeler, of The Voice, cor
responding secretary, was appointed
to communicate with the heads of the
various reform parties relative to call
ing an authoritative union conference.
Below is the result of that committees
work
Those whose names are signed below,
almost without exception, are or have
until recently been prominent officials
in reform organizations. Many are
members of the national and State
committees of one or other of the mi
nor parties. In some cases the per-
sons signing designated their office in
connection with the signature; in more
cases this was not done, to avoid, prob
ably, the appearance of official instead
of individual action.
Among those whose names are in the
list are two United States senators,
nine editors of reform papers, the head
of the Knights of Labor, the head of
the W. G. T. u, the head of the Good
Templars, the ex-president of the Nat
ional Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Union, one Presidential and four Vice
Presidential candidates of the Prohi-
bition party, and various party Off
Gals, State and national lecturers, Or
ganizers, etc. The following is the let
ter as signed:
To the National Committees of the Peoples Par
ty, the Prohibition Party, and the Socialist
Labor Party:
In accordance with action taken at
the National Reform conference held
on Staten Island last July, and in pur-
suance of the objects of that confer
ence, namely, to effect political union
of the reform forces of the nation, we
the undersigned hereby request each
national committee above mentioned
to appoint special committee of three,
for the purpose of comforting and call
ing a joint conference to be held in
Chicago, or some other central point,
at some date before March l, 1896, to
consider the subject of political un-
ion of the reform forces.
For want of space names are omitted !
The leader., 1895-11-14
A SERIOUS CHARGE.

Election Commissioner r. N. Ellzey
charges that there were serious vio-
lations of the election law at the
Adams Camp Ground precinct on cleo
ton day. Among other things he says
the names of four negroes whose
names had been erased from the poll
book by the County Election Commits
sioners for non-payment of taxes, had
been re-instated by some one, and they
were voted presumably for the Demo-
cratic ticket, by the Democratic cleo
ton managers over his protest as
County Election Commissioner. There
are severe penalties against the will
full and criminal violation of the cleo
ton laws, and from what Mr.. Ellzey
says, this is case that should be thor
oughly investigated by the grand jury.
The Constitutional Convention of 1890
was called and the elective franchise
article of the new constitution framed
as it is because it was felt that elec-
ton frauds, under the old regime were
gradually undermining public morals
and corrupting with the poisonous vi
rus of perjury the whole body polite,
and there can certainly be no justifica-
ton for men who try to perpetuate
old fraudulent methods and tricks at
this late day for party or personal ad-
vantage. 1t is but just to say that the
general reputation of the managers of
the election, who are charged with vio-
lating the law at Adams, is certainly
such as would lead us and the public
to expect far better things of them,
and for their sake, as we'll as in the in
terest of honesty in elections, The
LEADER hopes they will be able to
clear their skirts of the charges made.
The leader., 1895-11-14
One of tina naads of prookl

One of the needs of Brookhaven is
a better telegraph service. The West
ern Union ought to establish a sepa-
rate office here. Miss Addie Harvey
and Mr.. Harry Mills, the railroad op-
eratiyes here, are just as efficient and
obiging as could be desired. but are
often SO pressed with railroad bust
ness they can't handle other messages
promptly. With Brookhayen's increas-
ing growth and importance as bust
ness and commercial point, this incon-
venience will become more serious I'M
less the teiegraphic facilities are In.
creased The subject is well worthy
of the early and serious consideration
of our business men.
The leader., 1895-11-14
THURSDAY, Nov. Ia, 1895.
BUSINESS NOTICE.

1t is probable that between now and
January LIST, THE LEADER will be NOV
ed to jackson and its publication re-
sumed there as a religious and Prohi-
bition journal, under a new manage
ment. In case of such change, all un-
expired subscriptions and advertising
contracts will be carried out by the
new management.
Until further announcement the
books and accounts of the paper will
remain in the hands of B. T. Hobbs,
the present business manager, at
Brookhaven. Persons knowing them
selves to be indebted to the Office on
subscriptions, advertising or job print
ing will confer favor by settling as
early as possible.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Returns from Choctaw county show
that Burkitt carried the county, his
majority over McLaurin being II. Six
of the ten county officers elected are
Populites. DR.. r. X. Prewitt. editor Of
the Phagocyte and chairman of the
Populite State Executive Committee,
is elected to the Legislature, having
defeated Robinson, DEM, % votes.
This Is the only county Burlkitt has
carried in the State. Choctaw went
Populits last year.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The shadow of Gov. ELECT McLaurin
as the successor of Senator George
continues as veritable Banquo's
ghost to the avowed senatorial aspi-
rants. The LEADER devoutly hopes
McLaurin will get it. In point of eff
ficiency and ability, he is head and
shoulders above any man in the race,
and the best material in sight is what
Mississippi wants. There is one thing
about McLaurin we especially admire.
AS he sometimes says in his pillow boy
lingo, he always makes full hand at
any thing he undertakes.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Nearly 100 Mississippi editors and
about fifty ladies left for Atlanta Tues
day over the Georgia Pacific, and will
remain long enough to thoroughly in
spect the great exposition. They 60
as the guests of the Southern Railway
Company, and under the general man.
agement of Col. j. L. Power, who ar.
ranged all details for the trip. THE
LEADER wishes the party safe and
joyous trip and is with them in spirit
il not in the flesh.
The leader., 1895-11-14
WHISKY AND THE BALLor-pox.
Bishop Galloway Denounces II as the Po-
tent Agent of Political Corruption.


But what might we not reveal as to
its corrupting influence in our cleo
tionsl Much is said in these latter
days about the integrity and purity of
the ballot-box. This is the shibboleth
of political parties and the ideal dream
of republican governments. Presi-
dents and governors, senators and ju-
rists, in message, Grafton aud opinion,
all agree to its absolute necessity.
Without "a free ballot and fair count"
republicanism is a shameless failure
and derision. This is the profound
conviction of all statesmen and patri-
OTIS, without regard to party ties and
prejudices. But such dream has not
been realized. i dare to say-and with
full knowledge of the meaning of the
words-that pure ballot in a State,
county or section where whisky is dom
inant is unknown and an impossible
ty. The law we have which commands
the closing of saloons on election days
is only closing the stable door after
the horse has escaped. Whenever and
wherever whisky is used to influence a
vote, the ballot is corrupted and indie
pendent citizenship is lost in the swill-
tub. Yet it is we'll known that liquor
and low doggeries are often the most
important and efficient factors i'm cam
paign machinery. This is the popular
argument with "the masses" In some
sections it will influence more votes
than all platforms and principles, all
eloquence and craftsmanship. What
are these dull platitudes in compari-
son with the persuasive power of rye
and "red-eye" A bar-room can con-
troll votes when all manly and honora-
BILE argument and tactics have signally
and sadly failed. / charge whisky as
being today the prince of bdllot-bor
suffers. 1t is the menace of an I'M
trammeled suffrage. If we are to ex-
alt the dignity of American citizenship
and preserve the purity of our institu-
tions, we must protect the ballot from
the degradation of the doggeries. No
man who leagues with vice and courts
the influence of whisky is worthy to
represent an honorable constituency.
Let him herd with the companions of
the ''still," but never disgrace a posi-
ton of public trust.-From Handbook
Of Prohibition by Bishop Galloway.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Mississippi went Democratic last
week by a very large majority. Chick
asaw, the home of Capt. Frank Burkltt,
and Webster, the home of the Cores,
which were reckoned the strongest
Populist counties in the State, both
returned Democratic majorities. The
Populists claim, however, that gross
election frauds were committed in
these counties, and explain their de-
feat in this way.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Hal Johnson, the slayer of Hugh
Cooke,had preliminary trial before a
Justice of the Peace last week and re-
manded to Jail without the benefit of
bail. Johnson's counsel then sued out
writ of habeas corpus, returnable be-
fore Chancellor Conn, and on second
hearing he was granted bail by Judge
Conn in the sum of $4,000. which was
given.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Adams Camp Ground was the only
precinct in Lincoln county where the
Prohibition nominees did not receive
any votes. 1t is also the only box in
the county, as far as we are advised,
where election crookedness is openly
charged. May be it's all because they
don't believe in mixing religion with
their politics down there.
The leader., 1895-11-14

If union of all the reform forces of
this country, such as is contemplated
by the call The LEADER publishes to-
day, eliminates in the formation of
one strong reform party next year, the
two old party machines will have some
thing to do besides fight each other for
the spoils of office in 1896. God grant
that it may be so.
The leader., 1895-11-14

For more than hundred years the
Shakers have been studying the RENE
dial properties of plants. They have
made many discoveries, but their
greatest achievement was made last
year. 1t is a cordial that contains al
ready digested food and is digester
of food. 1t is effective in removing
distress after eating, and creates an
appetite for more food so that eating
becomes pleasure. Pale, thin people
become plump and healthy under its
use. 1t arrests the wasting of con-
sumption.
There never has been such a step
forward in the cure of Indigestion as
this Shaker Cordial Your druggist
will be glad to give you little book
descriptive of the product.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The Railroad Commission has order
ed suit brought against the Illinois
Central Railroad Company for failure
to put into execution the schedule on
the Little j. division so as to run a
train to jackson in the morning. The
course of this trial will be watched
with a good deal of interest by the
people of Natchez as we'll as those of
jackson, and will test the authority of
the commission more thoroughly than
any suit ever brought by them in Mis-.
sissippi.- Clarion Ledger.
The leader., 1895-11-14
A NATIONAL REFORM CON-
FERENCE.
The National Committees of the
Minor Parties Asked to Take
Steps to Bring About n
Union of Reform
Forces.

Among Those Signing the Request are Sow
Kyle, Mrs. Lease, Professor Heron, DR.
Brooks, Richmond, Mrs. Cougar, DIR.
Mann, Carlos Martyr, Mrs. Diggs, Doho-
ney, Bennett, Bascom, Etc. Etc,
The leader., 1895-11-14

Will Purvis, the Marion county
white cap twice sentenced to hang by
the Circuit Court and the Supreme
Court, was forcibly delivered from the
county Jail Sunday night, where he
was confined, awaiting the execution
of bis sentence.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Marion county gave good majority
for the Democratic State ticket, but
elected Hathorn, Populite, to the Leg
islsture. He and DR.. Prewitt, of Choc-
taw, will be the only Peoples party
men in the next Legislature.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The foundation of the present Mis-
sissippi State Capitol was laid in 1884.
It was completed in 1889. The con-
tractor was Mr.. Caleb Parker, father
of Hon. c. Harrison Parker, of New Or
leans.
The leader., 1895-11-14

In New Jersey the Republican plu-
rality has grown until the latest re-
turns give the State to Griggs, Repub'
lican, for Governor, $500. The Jer.
sey Legislature win stand: Senate
Republicans Is, Democrats 3. Assem-
bly-Republicans 43, Democrats II.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The Prohibitionists are feeling first
rate, thank you. They have clear con.
sciences, hopeful and courageous
hearts, and, for their inspiration, an
God we Trust" will keep step to next
years campaign music in ever in
creasing numbers.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The petition of Marshall, Fox and
Coleman, for pardon for the murder
of Dinkins, is being published in the
Brandon News. The News states that
most Of the voters of Rankin signed a
petition on election day against the
pardon being granted.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Many people, when little constipa-
ted, make the mistake Of using saline
or other drastic purgatives. All that
is needed IL . mild dose Of Ayers Pills
to restore the regular movement Of the
bowels. and nature viii do the rest.
They keep the system in perfect order.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The Picayune correspondent says
the Inauguration of Governor-E Elect
McLaurin on Jan. 81 promises to be a
gorgeous affair, followed by brilliant
inaugural ball at the mansion.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Ed. Wilson, who SO ably runs the
Picayune's jackson Bureau, thinks it
was the free silver white elephant that
stepped on the Populites in Mississip-
ri last week.
The leader., 1895-11-14

The past, present and future we're
represented at the big Show in Jackson
last week, in that Elk Gov. Lowry, Gov.
]. M. Stone and Gov.-elect McLaurin
we're all present, and By coincidence
were assigned seats adjoining each
other.
The leader., 1895-11-14

According to the argument some
people apply to the younger parties,
the Democratic party might as we'll
disband in all of the Northern and
Western and some of the Southern
States.
The leader., 1895-11-14

In Franklin county the Populists
elected j. L. Calcote sheriff and T. =.
Scott county superintendent Of edu-
cation BY small majorities. All the
rest Of their ticket was defeated.
Buffers majority over Cain for Repre-
sentative was q. Smiths majority for
Floater over Flowers was ZIG.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Senator John p. Jones of Nevada
says separate silver party will appear
in next years campaign.
The leader., 1895-11-14

1t is wise Democratic postmaster
who is preparing to pack his trunk
against 1897.
The leader., 1895-11-14

And now the old party papers tell us
that the Peoples party of Iowa has
decided to disband.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Cotton is selling in Brookhaven to,
day at 8 cents.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Rotten Tammany was the only "nest
egg" the Northern Democracy had left
after last weeks election.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Cotton seed bulls and meal for COW
feed will be supplied on short notice
by w. 7. East.
The leader., 1895-11-14

slope springs eternal in the hu.
man breast"
The leader., 1895-11-14

The Populists elected one justice of
the peace in Lawrence.
The leader., 1895-11-14

Give the babies LAxoL, which is Cas-
tor Oil made as palatable as Honey.
The leader., 1895-11-14
COME AND SEE Us.

Thanking our multitude Of
friends for their kindness and
patronage il The past, and trust
ing Il may BE- our pleasure to en-
JOY their confidence and good
win il ! Ike extent u the future,
We are Your Friends.
EAsTERzlNa BROS,
1oeue Chitto' Mss
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-13
SUMMONS.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND
for the Third Judicial District Of Utah
Territory. County OF salt Lake; The Gill
John c. Mead. defendant Summons. To
John C. Mead. defendant: You are here
by required to appear in an action
brought against yeu Dy the above-named
plaintiff in the District Court of the
Third Judicial District of the Territory
filed therein within ten days exclusive
of the day of service) after the service
on you of this summons-if served with
county, but in this district, within twenty
DAYS: otherwise within forty days--o-
judgment by default will be taken
said complaint. The said action -
brought to nave Judgment against de-
PENDANT on two causes of action, as fol-
lows. to-wit: First, in the sum of $4,000.
with legal interest thereon. from February
2S. 1s9S-alleged to be due as monies had
and received by defendant, belonging to
ruary 28 1S9S-and by defendant appropri-
ated 20 his own use. and benefit. and be-
ING now due and wholly unpaid; second
for si4s.O e. with legal interest thereon,
from April II, 1898. and for costs of suit:
alleged TO be due as moneys had and re-
ceived by defendant. between August g.
1Se2. and April II. 1898. same belonging to
plaintiff, and having been by defendant
appropriated to his own use and benefit,
Won are hereby ratified that II you fail
TO appear and answer the said complaint
as above required. the said plaintiff will
take Judgment against you for the sum
OF $3.50. s44S09 with interest as above, and
costs of suit.
Witness. the Hon. Samuel A
Merritt. Judge, and the seal OF
the District Court Of the Third
(SealO Judicial District in and for the
Territory of Utah. this 31st day
of January, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-five.
DAVID c. DUNBAR Clerk.
RENNETT. MARSHALL AND BRAD
LEV. Plaintiffs ATTORNEYS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-13

6-ountv assessors throughout the
+erritorv are now receiving a circular
letter from the territorial board OF
equalization, which contains some
valuable suggestions which take the
form of official orders. The ooard mas
sqraad upon the amounts TO be as
.essed for horses, range cattle. mules,
sheen swine and mich COWS for 1898.
cattle are to be placed upon the rolls
at So per head. sheep at $3.50 and the
otber live stock at their actual cash
,,a1,,e This letter has just been
drafted and copies are now being
,oailed by the secretary of the board.
is as follows:
To county assessors: For the year
1Se5 the board recommends that range
cattle be assessed at IS per head, sheep
at $3.50 per head, horses. mules. swine
and mich COWS at their actual cash
value.
The board expects that the returns
from each county will show that the
assessors nave assessed accordingly,
and in making assessment OF 1--we
stock the assessors are requested to
bear in mind that the yearly returns
of the shipment of wool shows that a
large proportion Of the sheep in the
territory escape assessment a similar
condition it is believed exists in regard
TO range cattle.
Concerning real estate the board be-
iieves that many acres OF land escape
taxation By careful use Of the plats
counties are required to furnish this
will be avoided.
The board again earnestly calls at
tention to the necessity OF diligence
being exercised in assessing all pro-
perty subject TO taxation as the needs
Of the territory are great.
BY order Of the board.
J. J. THOMAS,
Secretary