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The leader., 1897-09-15
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Rev. r. J. Boone went home to Brook
haven last Friday, after very success
full meeting at Galilee church, In South
east Rankin. The meeting was we'll
attended and much interest manifest
ed all through. There were nine &C
cessions by baptism and one by letter.
-Brdndon Neirs.
Rev. 7. B. Clifford, one Of the most
eloquent ministers Of the North Mis-
sissippi conference, filed the pulpit at
the NJ. E. church last Sabbath at Ii a.
m. He came to our town as repre-
sentative OF the Orphans Home at Wa
ter Valley, and after his sermon which
was most favorably received, a collec-
ton was taken up amounting to so4.
The Kings Daughters held their an
nual meeting at the Methodist church
Sunday night. Four members we're
consecrated and an address OF great
excellence was made by Rev. G. w.
Crisler. Miss Anderson, the new vo-
cal teacher at the College, and Mrs.
Chrisman charmed the large audience
with beautiful solos.
The addition to the freight depot is
progressing rapidly. When completed
the structure will be ten feet wider and
forty feet longer than the old one. 1t
is to be regretted that the railroad au-
thorities did not see flt to erect a
brick building instead. Brookhaven
receives more freight than any town
between Jackson and New Orleans and
is entitled to a good brick depot.
rISM WEAK BACKS. At druggists only &c.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Consolidation.

To THE PUBLIC: The firms of Moore
& Jobes, Henderson & Kerl and Jobes
& Henderson have consolidated their
livery business and moved their stocks
to the Ble Front Stable ON Monticel-
10 street and will continue to furnish
good teams at the same prices. We
are now sole proprietors, having bought
out our late partners. We will have con-
tinually on hand some good saddle and
driving horses for sale.
tin JOBES q HENDERSON.
The leader., 1897-09-15

The Mississippi Press excursion to
the Tennessee Centennial Exposition
promises to be well patronized. Secre-
tary Mcclure is attending to the trans
portation and Col. Power has charter
ed two Pullman's-from Memphis to
Nashville and return-and has engaged
quarters at 1.-THE Tulane" Tuesday,
Sept. %, is Mississippi Day, but sever
al days will be occupied in carrying
out the program of sightseeing that
is being arranged.
The leader., 1897-09-15
$500 Wheel for Only $4,000.

The Bicycle of '97 is beauty and as
durable as steel can make it. We are
selling direct to the public. The
FLEETWOOD, $4,000 wheel, for only
$1,000, and the PALMETTO, 5000
wheel, for only $1,000. Economy is
wealth-don't pay $4,000 for some
thing you can buy for $4,000 don't pay
$500 when $1,000 will get you what
you want. Don't rob your pocket book
to fatten trust. Money saved is mon
ey earned. Write for catalogue. Ad-
dress
WASHINGTON CYCLE MANU-. Co.
a14'9S Washington, New Jersey.
The leader., 1897-09-15

ing youth and maturity he may live to
green old age, and still be able to say with
absolute truth, Il am a child myself"
Youth is not matter of years. Happiness
is not question of experiences. Youth is
happiness and health is youth. The healthy
person, young or old, will be happy per
son. 1t is simple matter to get the body
into a healthy condition and then to keep it
there. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery is the greatest of health makers and
health savers. II is the great blood-maker
and fiesh-builder. 1t makes the appetite
keen, the digestion and assimilation per-
feet, the liver active, the blood pure the
muscles strong, the brain clear the nerves
steady and every vital organ in the body
healthy and vigorous. 1t makes firm,
healthy flesh, but does not make corpulent
people more corpulent. II does not make
fabby flesh like cod liver oil. 1t purifes
the blood and drives out the poisons of
remedy for blood and skin diseases II
cures 9S per cent. of all cases of consump-
ton. Grateful patients, who had been
given up to die, have permitted their expert
ences, names, addresses and photographs
to be reproduced in DIR. Pierce's Common
Sense Medical Adviser The sufferer who
wishes to investigate may write to any of
these. The Golden Medical Discovery,
Is sold by all medicine dealers, and only
INSCRIPTIONS dealers viii try to induce a
customer to take some worthless substitute
for the sake of a few pennies added profit
Send II one-cent stamps to cover cost
OF mailing only. for a copy of DIR. Pierce's
zoos pageo illustrated book, .. Common
Sense Medical Adviser" in paper covers.
Address DR.. r. ". Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
The leader., 1897-09-15
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, 1t having been officially announced
by the Mississippi State Board of Health, that
yellow Fever exists in New Orleans, La, Nc
bile. Ala, Edwards, in Kinds County, and other
Mississippi Coast towns; and,
Whereas, The County Health Officer, DIR. j..
W. Bennett, has advised that the City OF Brook
haven he at once put in "a sanitary condition to
prevent the possibility of the introduction and
spread of Yellow Fever or other infectious or
contagious diseases;
Now therefore, l, J. b. Daughtry, Mayor Of
the city OF Brookhavcn, do hereby request the
Inhabitants of the city to at once put their prem
Uses in a eleanly and sanitary condition by cover
ing all prvy vaults and contents thereof with the
dust of dry earth and burn or bury all garbage.
waste vegetables and meats. In accordance with
an ordinance OF the Mayor and Board OF Al
dermen this day adopted and approved.
Respectfully,
J. b. DAUGHTRY, Mayor
September H. 1897.
The leader., 1897-09-15

A special meeting of the members of
Winnie Davis, Chapter No. l, Order of
Eastern Star, will be held in the Ma
sonic Hall on Monday, Sept. Goth, at s
o'clock p. m, for the purpose of elect
ing officers for the ensuing year and
comforting degrees. SALLIE BEE,
JOHN MASON, w. p. w. M.
The leader., 1897-09-15

1t is my pleasure and duty owe to
the afflicted to bear my testimony to
the fact that Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure will do all and more than you
claim for it. Aside from being ''sure
kidney cure" it will cure any infama.
for piles, soreness in the chest, stom.
ach and bowels, it affords immediate
relief and effects permanent cure.
s som S. o. HEMENwAY,
South Odd Street, st. Louis, Mo.
For sale by Front st. Drug Store.
The leader., 1897-09-15

A Moscow dentist has solved the
problem of supplying the human
mouth with false teeth which will grow
into the gums as firmly as natural
ones. They are made of gutta percha,
porcelain or metal.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Is Your Life Worth so Cents?

We defy the world to produce med
icine for the cure of all forms of Kid
ney and Bladder troubles, Piles and all
diseases peculiar to women, that will
equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.
Ninety-eight per cent. of the cases
treated with Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure that have come under our obser-
walton have been cured. We sell our
medicine on positive guarantee if di-
rections are followed, and money will
be refunded if cure is not effected
For sale by Front st. Drug Store.
The leader., 1897-09-15
A Frugal Husband

Should direct his wife's
attention to our advertisements, if
we have not already succeeded in
arresting it. He will thereby be
doing her a real kindness, and
will at the same time be saving
money for himself. Now as to
prices. 1t is useless to theorize.
Figures are more convincing than
mere assertions.
For something extra fine, try
our Miller & Hart Sugar-Cured
Breakfast Bacon. Nothing to
beat was ever seen in Brookhaven.
c. HEUCK & SON.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Sherfff's Sale.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
LINCOLN COUSfy.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
LINCOLN CODSfy. i.
JASPER A. PRICE
j. III. RarroRp.
DY VIRTUE OF the above styled writ, direct
ID cd TO me from the Office of the Circuit
Clerk, issued on "a judgment rendered by the
Justice Court Of said County In Distrirt No ., !
will on
Monday, the 4th Bay of October, asOf,
ut the Court House door. In Brookhayen, In said
County. within the hours Of Eleven O'Clock in the
the forenoon and -Four O'Clock in the afternoon,
sell by auction TO the highest bidder for cash,
the following described land, which has been
levied on by me rs the property Of said defend
ant, and will be said to satisfy said writ and all
costs, to-wit: r.. of swA section Is, township
s, range east; and swi4 OF swk section Is.
township 5, range 0 east: and ma OF neA of'nwk
section "a, township 5, range east, situated In
Lincoln County. Miss.
This Sept, 10, lssF. CHAS. McNA1R,
sheriff.
cHRIsMAN 4 bREssAs. Attorneys for Pl'tn.
The leader., 1897-09-15
LADIES

Why have straight bangs when
you can have beautiful and natural
curly hair by using La Belle Creole
Curline. Send 23c for bottle to French
Curline Co., 316 Baronne ST., New
Orleans. Lady agents wanted.
The leader., 1897-09-15
AN UspLEAsANr SITUATION.

An attack OF ehills or other malarial disorder
without bottle ofDR. ARTHUR's FEBRIMEL
ON hand with which to cure ii Is decidedly an I'M
pleasant situation. 1t Is the perfection Of taste
less chill remedies, quick acting. thorough.
mildly laxative, fine aromatic syrup with an
agreeable favor OF figs. strictly guaranteed.
Price, 5ec. Sold by C. T. Grafton, special Agent.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Citation Notice.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Enoch Jacobs:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chaneery Court Of the county of Lincoln, In said
State on the third Monday OF September, A. ID.
1851, 10 defend the suit In said court Of Cora
Jacobs, wherein you afe z defendant,
This 30th day OF August. A, ID, lss7
FELIX MAY, Clerk.
A. N. MCMILLAN, Solicitor for Comp.
The leader., 1897-09-15
NO CURE-NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELKSS CHILL TONIC for Malaria, chills
and Fever. II is simply Iron and quinine In
tasteless form. Children love it.. Adults prefer
It TO bitter, nauseating TONES. Price, soc. en-
The leader., 1897-09-15
Examination.

Examinations for teachers will be as
follows Whites-1st-Sep 18th and
18th 2nd-Oct ~ and Ord. Colored
-1st-Sept. oath and 18th 2nd-Oct.
Doth and Both. EDGAR GREEN,
County Supt.
The leader., 1897-09-15

A terrible collision of two fast trains
occurred near Emporia, Kan, last
week, on one of which Mr.. Bryan was
passenger. He escaped without a
scratch and at once busted himself res
cuing the dead and wounded.
The leader., 1897-09-15

We feel deeply grateful to very many
friends for their kind words of appre-
citation of our paper. We are striving
to give you paper you will like and
kind words or cash always come in
well.
The leader., 1897-09-15

When fellow engages in discus
sion and then loses his temper, it is
generally proof that he has been worst
ed in the argument.
The leader., 1897-09-15

The proceedings of the City Council
crowded out good deal of local and
news matter this week, but these will
repay a careful reading.
The leader., 1897-09-15
CITY COUNCIL.
Continued from First Page.

aud Board of Aldermen of the city of
Brookhaven, Miss, That any and all
amendments which this board may
deem necessary shall first be submit
ted to to the secretary of the State
Board of Health, DR.. J. F. Hunter, for
approval.
The above and foregoing ordinance
having been first reduced to writing
and read by the clerk in open board,
was finally adopted.
Ayes-Cohn, Schnorrenberg, More
ton, Seavey and Perkins. Nays-none.
Because of the Importance of the
foregoing ordinance it is ordained that
the same take effect and be in force
Immediately.
There being no further business, the
meeting then adjourned.
J. b. DAUGHTRY, Mayor.
w. III. SEAvEY, City Clerk.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Whose Dog?

When In Brookhaven last, little dog follow
cd me- on the streets about 10 O'Clock at night
and l could not shake him. Several wanted
him, but let him come with the purpose Of adj
verfising and returning to the owner. will ex-
DrsfS the dog to the owner N he applies and cor
feSsIy aeseFlpes HIN, etc, z.HGRAyES
The leader., 1897-09-15
FOR SALE (!

Lots :, and 0, block 81, fronting on
r. r. Avenue. Annual rent, $500. For
terms, etc, apply to L. H. BAGGETT.
Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader., 1897-09-15

If the seed of the jamestown weeds
are good for neuralgia, there should be
no sufferers in Brookhaven from this
disorder.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Suppose, just to be in the swim, we
quarantine against the Klondyke fever?
It's contagious.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Cure and it has made a Prepayment
cure. MRS. VIM. PURYEAR,
S som Jonesboro, Ark.
For sale by Front ST. Drug Store.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Holiday Notice!

Our store will be closed on Monday
September the 9th, and on Wednesday
October 9th, on account of holidays.
LOUIS COIN & BROS.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Most people are easy to get along
with as long as you let them have their
way.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Mr.. A. A. McAlpin, well known in
this county as good teacher and gen
ial gentleman, has a fine school at
Gallman.
The leader., 1897-09-15

Brookhaven is so full of matters of
interest that we will have to double
THE LEADER if we publish all the news.
The leader., 1897-09-15

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BrOmO Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money lift fails to cure 25c.
The leader., 1897-09-15
Petition for Pardon.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

. LINCOLN COUNTY.
To his E8eellency. A. J. McIaurin, Gov, etc:
Court o. Lincoln County. one William Dustey
alias William Holloway, was tried and convicted
o. burglary and SENTENCED 70 the state penIten-
icy. alias Holaksy, having received an Injury hy
being kicked by u mule, thereby rendering him
unable to perform manual labor to great ex-
tent and also imIsiiring his health and being adj
yanced In years, petitioners believing that six
years Imprisonment sufficient punishment for
the crime for which said convict was convicted
and sentenced, he having. as some Of your pc
menf, been obedient and faithful. We respect
fully ask that said convict be pardoned at once
sep'ss ". A. BkCbI.I. and others.
The leader., 1897-09-15
George Francis

uo > d X ( o.
Madison
Square, who
has for thirty
ye RS d e
elm ed the
companion
ship of any
o n e b IL t
children,
says, 1 am
a child my
self.
If a man
ill live
rightly and
take proper
care of his
health dur
The leader., 1897-09-15

The session of 1897 90 opens Septem-
Der 10th. Courses in LITERATURE,
SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, ELOCU-
TION, PEDAGOGY AND LAW. En-
larged corps of instructors. Increased
facilities to meet increased attendance.
Splendid water system. Location un-
excelled in healthfulness. All ex-
penses very low. TUITION FREE to
all students except in Law School.
Men and women admitted. Send for
Catalogue and Special Announcement
for 1897-9S.
r. B. FULTON, Chancellor.
University, p. o. Miss.
The leader., 1897-09-15

pain In my left side.
Medicine and physi-
clans gave me no re-
lief. I procured DR..
Miles Restorative
Nervine, New Heart
Cure and Nerve and
Liver Pills. and I am
eure No words ~ coun-
The leader., 1897-09-15

1t is reported Mrs. Langtry Is mar
ried. She doesn't stay that way.
The leader., 1897-09-15
TAysssiAlH.svNT ACADEMY,
Port Gibson Mics

boarding school for Boys. English. Classical.
anu BUSINESS Courses. Low rates owing To en-
Try Modern gymnasium; superior instruction
anu uiscipllhe; number of boirtlers limited To
hfty. For Catalogue, address ~
!. Y, DRAKE, SecFetavy,
psft Gibson. Miss.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
BAD ON RAIL TRAFFIC.

Lines in the Northwest Have Never Had
such Shows to Contend With.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 16.-Rail-
roads have never before in their his
tory in the northwest had as much to
contend against because Of drifting
snow. 1t is stated that there are 200
cars Of freight at initial points and
elsewhere destined for towns of the
main lines ia the Dakotas and Mime
sofa that cannot reach sheir destina-
ton until branch lines are opened 1t
is stated that there is suffering in
South Dakota by reason OF the branch
lines being closed. In that state over
900 miles OF roads have been practically
abandoned for fully two weeks
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
CAPT. BAKER DEAD.

The Former Kansas Leader Passes Away &C
Guthrie, Ok.-His Record.
GUTHRIE, Ok, March 12.-Capt, H. D.
Baker, for many years a power in Kan
sas politics, died here to-day. He was
a native of Kentucky and during the
war was captain of a Kentucky regi-
ment. After the war his father was
assassinated for his loyalty to the
union, and the family came to this
county in 1867. During the Indian
hostilities of 1s6S-1s69 he commanded a
company of Col. Crawford's Nineteenth
Kansas volunteer infantry. He was
always present at state and congress
sionaI conventions and sessions of the
legislature. In 1889 he removed to Ok
lahom, where he served in the terrific
rial council.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19


Mr, Bland, by Mr.. Terry, Of Arkansas.
On roll call the vote stood: Bailey, So;
McMillin, so; Bland, %. The nomina-
ton was made unanimous and Mr..
Bailey was escorted to the hall and,
after thanking the caucus for the
honor, spoke briefly. Mr. Bailey's view
Of the correct democratic policy and
the one which he will urge his follow
ers to adopt as their own during the
extra session, is here defined by him
self:
The democrats have 12l representatives in
the present house, and there are besides 81 fa-
sionistS, silver republicans and populists, maxi
ing in all 1853 members Of the opposition. The
republicans have 2OI, a majority over all Of 81.
It viii be the purpose Of the democrats, so faF
es my voice and influence SO in shaping their
policy, to interposs no obstructive opposition
to the passage Of tariff bill. but TO insist upon
being accorded a fair hearing in the debats
upon that measure We want to 60 on record
as expressing the opinion that republican pole
cies and principles, as exemplifed in the
proposed bill, are wrong and viii not
bring about a return Of prosperity II
our view be correct then we viii be
able to go before the country two
years from now and be returned
to power. If the republican view proves to be
the right one We may have to wait in the wiz
derness for yet another season. We propose
to make the challenge clear, so that there cen
be no doubt as to the issue
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
Public Utilities BIZ Signed.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 16.-Gov. Leedy
has signed the public utilities bill.
The governor said there were anumber
Of things in the bill to which he OBJ
jected, but there was a demand for
such legislation. and, though virtually
under protest, he would sign the bill
This is the measure which provides
that under certain conditions cities
may issue bonds and purchase water,
heat, power and light plants.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
For Public Buildings.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 15.-The legis-
lature has appropriated s193,50O for
new buildings and improvements at
the various state institutions, divided
as follows: Winfield asylum, sS5, 600;
Hutchinson reformatory, SIS, 600; agri-
cultural college, $4,000; Topeka In
sane asylum, S66, 900; Olathe deaf and
dumb asylum, $4,000; state house,
SIG, 500. small buildings at various in
stitntions, $50, coo.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19

TOPEKA, Kan, March l2.-Gov Leedy
has signed the bill turning the Els
worth soldiers reunion ground over to
the w. R. C. It was signed in the pres
ence OF Mrs. Julia Chase, department
president Of the w. r. C. The gov
ernOr presented to Mrs. Chase the pen
with which the bill was signed, and
she in turn gave the governor, on be-
half Of the w. &. c., beautiful bou-
quet Of roses
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
THREE EAIALLY BURNED.

A Gasoline Stove Explodes In a Wagon,
Killing a Man and His Wife and Baby.
OMAHA, Neb., March 17,-Charles
Rodatinsky, with his wife and baby,
started from Omaha yesterday to find
new home. The family was in Gov
cred wagon, with a gasoline stove.
Just before starting on the journey a
fire was lighted in the stove. Before
driving a block the stove exploded and
the team ran away. Before help could
reach the occupants Of the wagon were
fatally burned.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
WHIPPED THE TEACHER.

An Irate Woman at PaWnee Rock, Kan,
Publicly Uses the Rawhide.
GREAT BEND, Kan, March 12.-Mrs.
Smith,of Pawnee Rock, dissatisfied
with the way her son was treated in
the school taught by CrumptOn, went
there accompanied by two members Of
the board. The evidence secured was
not satisfactory to Mrs. Smith and DUR
ing the investigation she pulled a raw
hide from under her cloak and began
to whip the teacher. She was re-
strained by members of the school
board, after she had hit Crumpton four
or five times.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19

AKRON, o, March 16 -Geftrade
Fanst, aged 81, and Lille sbaffer,
aged IS, cousins, who come from lead
ing families Of Akron and are Of re-
markable beauty, while shopping In
Cleveland were arrested for shOplift-
ing and brought into police court.
where they wept piteously, saying
they had never been guilty Of such Sc
set before. Akron merchants had sus-
pected the girls, and found q wagon
load Of stolen articles ct the Faust
homs. The girls had Represented st
their homes thst they bad purchased
the goods
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
LeeIslature Only Waiting.

TOPEKA, Kan, March 16.-When the
two houses met yesterday there were
less than a dozen members in each
body. Nothing was done save the in
PRODUCTION Of a few resolutions to vote
extra pay to certain employees Of each
house. When Gov. Leedy sends in the
names OF the textbook commission
Friday the entire senate viii be con-
Eened TO confirm them.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
1nregtlgators IN Not d..

TOPEKA, Kan, March 16.-Although
the appropriation to meet the expense
of the investigation Of bribery charges
provides that if criminal charges shall
be made in a court Of justice be-
fore May 1, the money shall not be
made available, the committee will be-
gin work before that date. This was
decided upon at a conference with Gov.
Leedy yesterday.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19
HAY AND PORTER.
President Mckinley Names Ambassadors
ENGLAND and France.

President Mckinley Names Ambassadors to
England and France.
WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE presi-
dent yesterday sent to the senate the
following nominations; To be ambassa-
dor extraordinary and minister pleni'
potentiary Of the United States to
Great Britain, Col. John Hay, of the
District of Columbia; to be ambassa-
dor extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary to France, Gen. Horace
Porter, of New York; to be secretary
of the embassy of the United
States to Great Britain, Henry
White, of Rhode Island. The presi-
dent also sent in a long list OF promo
tions in the army and navy.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-03-19

TOPEKA, Kan, March 12.-GoV.
Leedy yesterday signed the following
bills: The Breidenthal bill to change
the state banking law; to prevent
blacklistiBg of employees by corpora
tions; to enable old soldiers to peddle
without a license; to provide for the
drainage of swamps; to provide for the
taxation of mineral reserves; to re-
quire railroads to provide free trans
portation to stock shippers; to prohibit
the formation Of trusts and combines;
to admit law graduates from the state
university to the bar without examina-
f1ou