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The leader., 1897-06-02

And the buttercup opes fts eve
eatner INC MOWERS that around me grow.
And whistle away my grief.
AS gayly along through the fields I 20,
And'fear not storm nor thiefr'
Don't your" said harsh voice be-
side him. Wen see that directly.
Hand over that bag, you young rascal,
or it'll be the worse for you'll"
Charles looked around with a start.
The word thief" seemed 10 have acted
like a spell; for, right in front of him
doomed through the twilight tall man
on gaunt, sinewy brown horse. His
slouched hat half concealed his face,
but what little could be seen of it hardly
needed the thick beard and the huge
black patch over one eye to make him
rs ugly a ruffian as our hero ever saw.
Poor Charles hardly knew what to do.
His first thought was to hit the horse
on the nose with his stick, and either
upset the robber or give him work
enough TO keep him busy, while he him
self got out of reach; but the highway
mans hand was upon one of the pistols
in his holsters, and he saw that that
would not do. There was nothing fol-
it but to try and gain time.
IF you don't leave me alone" cried
he, quite defiantly-though in reality,
he felt frightened enough-"Tll call out
for help, and there are plenty of folks
coming back from the fair who'll hear
mel"
"Are there?" retorted the thief, with
agrin. "As if the road would ever be dead
quiet like this, if there were so many
people about No more foolng; hand
over your money, or I'll send a bullet
through you'll"
But just as he snatched at the bag,
brilliant idea suddenly occurred to the
boy.
IF can't keep IT," shouted he, "you
shan't get it, anyhow!"
And in an instant he had flung the bag
with all his strength right across the
stream into the long grass on the other
side.
The highwayman, fearing that il
might roll back into the water, or slip
into some hole, and so escape him in the
darkness, jumped down and leaped over
the stream after it, doubtless meaning
to take vengeance on the boy later on,
But he was reckoning without his host,
The moment Charles saw his back
turned he sprang into the saddle, and,
banging the horses TANKS with his cap,
went flying down the road at full gal
lop, while the astonished robber, left
alone in the darkness, with only hand.
full of coppers to comfort him, howled
and shook his fists in vain.
When old Giraud, as he sat by the fire
nursing his rheumatism, heard the
horse hoofs come Gathering up to the
door. he thought it must be fire, or a
mounted policeman sent to arrest him,
and hobbled out in great furry. But
the next moment he recognized the
voice of his son.
Charles story was soon told, and over
their little supper of black bread and
onion soup they laughed at the adyen-
ture till the smoky old rafters echoed
again.
Master Charles had, in fact, done a
better nights work than he imagined.
Not only did the highwayman's nag
fetch a price-which paid the rent and
left them good balance, without touch.
The leader., 1897-06-02
A Strong Leyee Delegation.

The delegation appointed by the levee
board on May II to represent the board
of Mississippi levee commissioners be-
fore the river commission at its next
meeting, met at Greenville last week
with Hon. William Yerger chairman,
and Hon. d. c. Casey secretary, the
business before it being stated to be the
naming of several spokesman of the
delegation. Thereupon the following
were chosen as principal spokesman:
Gov. A. j. McLaurin, Hon. Walter Sill
ers, Maj William Startling, Hon, w. G.
Yerger, Hon. j. NJ. Jayne. The com
mittee is composed of the above named
gentlemen and DR.. A. j. Phelps, Hons
Fred Clark and E. ii. Moore, Bolivar
county; Hons. l.. Pink Smith, A. IL.
Longino and Leroy Percy, Washington
county; Hon. d. c, Casey, Sharkey coun-
ty, and Hon. l.. C.. Dulaney, Issaquena
county.
The leader., 1897-06-02
SPRING: A PROMISE.
49,, feel, sad heart. IN moments dark AM

you feel. sad heart' IN moments oark ana
--sst winter endless in your life is left,
80 snring has fed to never reappear,
~ one so broken, hapless and bereft.
,Yos SHOWS upon you thickly fall and
Anove your head. And in the darkening
r,e chill of death you fancy coming swift,
Nor move. nor cry, but sink in mute de-
spair.
nut trust. faint heart. and pray to Him
above,
who noteth even when the sparrows fall.
n, We OF little faith to doubt Gods love;
he beeds the sparrow and will heed your
call.
what though lfe's ills fall on you like the
snow,
And ev'ry Joy is buried out of sight,
,rbe eve of faith will set your skies aglow,
And life come back again In brighter light
The window open, 10! the spring is here!
vou feel its breath so kindly blown and
warm,
And ali around the things you hold so dear,
Peturned to bless, to cheer you, and to
charm.
q, mantle dewy green enwraps the park,
The happy breeze trips lightly Ger the
lake,
While from on high trills carol OF the lark'
"a seel the early robins are awake.
WHARF, Is a music in the stirring air,
And all atune the leaflets sway and nod,
Dame Nature sings to see herself so fair
And hymnal sweet her song ascends to
God.
The yiolets are shyly peeping forth,
Tho morn is fragrant of the bud and
! flower,
And joyous sunbeams stream from out the
south.
md ali things gladden. in the golden
shower. 49,
The leader., 1897-06-02
SEEN IN THE SHOvS.

Standing linen collars with a rufls
Ut the top.
Bright plaid taffeta for lining black
grenadines.
Bright straws trimmed with black
and white.
Sailor hats faced with net or bound
with velvet.
Small and medium checked silk tat.
feta for waists.
Many etamine dress materials in light
shades.
Fine valenciennes edging that rivals
the real lace.
Black net spangled in jet or gold, for
evening wear.
Short military coats braided in gold
and self color.
Jacket suits of serge or flannel for
girls of eight to twelve years.
Fine tan seal belts having tiny
chatelaine bag attached.
Nantes having short fitted back
and long stole fronts.
Picture hats of white Leghorn with
many half-io.ag plumes.-DFy Goods
Economist,
The leader., 1897-06-02
IT is WELL TO REMEMBER
That cottage pudding is as nice
gain with cranberrieS in if

That cottage pudding is as nice
again with cranberries in it.
That bitter experiences are some
times productive of sweet results.
That fortunate indeed are they who
may kick the bucket" without causing
it to "slop over"
That it is sometimes safer to "brag
and bluster" at hundred-mile range
than within reach of ''arm's length"
That hindsight is sometimes better
than foresight, but that it is not always
well to see thing before it comes in
sight.
That when a mans tongue gets out
of gear" it may sometimes be better
Put in again by the hand of woman thar
by the hand of man, and that when a
woman's tongue breaks loose" and
runs at random" millions of
"h-u-s-h-e-s" and 'Sehoa's" won't stop
it-Good Housekeeping.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Charlotte, Mich, before coming to Harts

at Charlotte, Mich, before coming to Harts-
vile.
Some time ago he had severe illness
which was cured almost miraculously. n
reporter, hearing of this, interviewed him re-
garding his experience. Prof. Bowman was
in the midst Of his work when the reporter
called, but he cheerfuly gave him hearing.
"A year ago last fall, !" said the professor,
81 broke down with nervous exhaustion, and
was unable to properly attend to my duties.
/ tried different physicians but with no
relief, and also used many different pro-
prietary medicines, spending almost fifty
dollars for these medicines alone. then sue
cumbed to a siege of the grip in the middle
of winter, and was left in a much worse con-
dirion. My kidneys were fearfully dis
ordered, and my digestion became very poor.
l was indeed in a bad condition.
"a minister in conference learning of my
condition advised me to try DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. / had heard
much about the wonderful curative powers
of this medicine, but it was with reluctance
that | was finally persuaded to try it, as It
seemed that nothing could do me any good:
However, procured three boxes of pills and
took them strictly according to directions.
BY the time the last dose was taken | was
almost cured, and in better health than |
had been for years. j continued using the
pills awhile longer and was entirely cured.
| can cheerfully recommend DIR. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People"
Such was Professor Bowmans wonderful
story, which was further endorsed by this
following affidavit
HARTSNILLE, Ind, March l6, 1897.
/ affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
r. s. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn before me this
10th day of March, 1897
LYMAN j. SCUDDER, Notary Public.
STATE OF INDIANA, SIS
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the blood and re-
store shattered nerves. They are sold in
boxes never in loose form, by the doz-
boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all drug
gists or directly by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine CO. Schenectady n Y
The leader., 1897-06-02
WHERE ELEPHANTS ARE PLENTY
An African Sportsman Says the Big
Game Is Far from Extinct.

An African Sportsman Says the Big
Game Is Far from Extinct.
1t has been n common cry of late
years that, with the amount of shoot
ing that goes on nowadays in Africa,
the game animals must, within measur-
able distance of time, become extinct.
Some ingenious statisticians have
harmlessly employed their spare time
in calculating how many years of ex-
istence are left to the African elephant
as a species, and prophesy its extinc-
ton within the present generation
Within the last week l have had two
letters from friends who are shooting
in the interior, one bearing date in No
vember, from the northeast, the other
dated January, from the southeast.
am not going to give any better clew
TO the locality of my correspondents
shooting grounds, for reasons sports
men will appreciate. The former has
flor weeks seen elephants in family par
ties every day and all day; they don't
seem to know what a rifle is, and, if
l wanted, might kill a score day or
more" My southeastern correspond
Wv trCA = W Al4I cN>C III lNOA ,
and writes me that, on his present trip,
he has killed 10 elephants, besides two
lions and heavy bag of antelopes and
other game. He says: in the country
1 have just passed through elephants
are in most astonishing numbers, as
also buffaloes, and, in fact, all the ami
mails l have named" some IL species.
In the locality he refers to elephant
shooting has TO be done on foot, and it
is such hard work under the local con-
ditions that the animals are tolerably
safe. do not wish to promulgate the
idea that protective measures are not
necessary-they are urgently needed in
many parts of Africa; but it is satisfac-
tory TO hear from reliable sources that
there are districts where the elephant
is plentiful and likely to continue so.
London Sketch.
The leader., 1897-06-02
A Sharp Lawyer.

An English solicitor had among his
clients a few years ago broker who,
through slippery financiering, came TO
grief. One day, happening to pass by
stationer's shop, his attention was at
tracted by the photograph of a we'll
known barrister in wig and gown, and
holding in his hand a paper, on which
the solicitors sharp eye caught the
name of his client. His curiosity
aroused, he purchased the photo and
proceeded to read the brief with the
aid of magnifying glass. He soon dis
covered that it indicated that warrant
was out for the arrest of his client. This
was enough for the lawyer, and in few
hours the broker was out of England.
Golden DAYS.
The leader., 1897-06-02
The Money Was All There.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, May 2S.-Gov.
Lon V. Stephens spent yesterday in the
office of State Treasurer Pitts, check
ing up the books of that officer From
the books of Auditor Seibertit appears
that there should be on hand in the
treasury yesterday the sum of s1,546,'
800. The governor counted every
cent of cash in the vault and checked
up the various bank statements and
found exactly the amount that should
be ON hand
The leader., 1897-06-02

Fire last week destroyed the mill Of
the Leavenworth Lumber Company at
Greenville. The fire was confined to
the mill alone, although there were
thousands Of feet of lumber within
twenty-five feet OF the flames. The
sawmill with machinery and about 5000
feet of lumber, was the only loss, which
is estimated at about $40 900, with no
insurance. Considerable praise is due
the local fire depar tment.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Is Melton In America?

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 29,-The
Gazette prints letter from Lafayette
vile, Ark, which says that Ona Me-
ton, the newspaper correspondent who
was captured with the Competitor
crew by the Spaniards and held in
prison in Havana for long time, has
been released. The letter says that he
has reached his home in Madison coun-
ty, near huntsville, Ark, where he
raora6
The leader., 1897-06-02
The Experts Guam dairy.

Paulpry-I hear that you have made a
careful examination of the blood stains
found at Ballots barn. What do you
make Of them?
Serum ian expert)--It is impossible for me
to say Just at present whether the stains
are human blood or the blood of horse.
You see, may be engaged by the govern
ment, and may be engaged by the defense.
Boston Transcript.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Nhipple Loan Company Fails.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 2S.-The
Whipple Loan a. Trust Co. failed Thurs
day. Clarence Palmer was appointed
receiver by Judge Philips. The APP
pointment of receiver was asked by
John w. Hammond, of Chicago, a stock
holder in the company to the amount
of $1,000 A. A. Whipple, president
of the company, stated that the direct
cause of the failure was pressure
brought to bear by eastern parties,
whose money the loan and trust com,
pany had put out on guarantee bonds.
The leader., 1897-06-02
His sad FIX.

Eyes. sir, / repeat that in my opinion
Jonathan Doxey is a ruined man, and that
he is merely keeping up appearances IN
order to try to find some way of getting out
of his present difficulties"
"You surprise me! What has led you
to this conclusion"
81 asked him for his daughters hand in
marriage yesterday, and he gave his con.
sent without a murmur What would you
do il you were in my place-run away, OF
stay here and try to live it down?'-Cleve
Ia nj Taadar
The leader., 1897-06-02
Crop Prospects.

Advices from different parts of the
State indicate that cotton and corn are
improving, although much injury is re-
ported by cut worms, lice and cool
nights, and some replanting has been
necessary. Oats are being harvested
with fair yield. Gardens and fruit are
doing we'll except pears and apples,
which are affected by blight. Planting
continues on the lowlands as the water
recedes.
The leader., 1897-06-02

ing poor Blaize's purchase money az
all-but old Seigneur De Mallet, the
greatest man of the whole district, was
so delighted at hearing how the robber
had been outwitted, that he sent for
Charles and took him into his own serv.
ice.
The lad saved enough money from his
wages to buy back old Blaize before
very long; and for years after, Whenever
any unpromising affair turned out well,
the people of the district used to call it
throwing coppers over the stream
Golden Days.
The leader., 1897-06-02

New YORK, May 29.-Madame Herr
mann, wife of the dead magician, has
been refused payment of a $4,000 in
surance policy on her husband by the
Connecticut Indemnity association.
The company demands physicians
death certificate, which Madame Herr
mann is unable to furnish, as there
was no physician present when the
magician died.
The leader., 1897-06-02

The U. 8. Government 10 big -.
toner Of the Winchester Repeating Arme
appreciate that Winchester rifles and am
munition are the best made. The l9VU
rifles just made for the Navy by the Win
chesters are the best military arm in the
world. The Government is constantly buy
ing large quantities Of all kinds Of am
its superiority. In buying guns or ammuni-
ton il is safe to follow the Government cx-
perts as they know which make Is the best.
Send for a Winchester catalogue. They
re- aent froa
The leader., 1897-06-02
A Veil of Mist

Rising at morning or evening. from some
lowland, often carries in its folds the seeds
of malaria. Where malarial fever prevaIIs
no one is safe. unless protected by SOME
efficient medicinal safeguard. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is both protection and
remedy. No person who inhabits, or So
journs in a miasmatic region or country,
should omit to procure this fortifying agent,
which is also the finest known remedy for
dyspepsia, constipation, kidney trouble ana
rheumatism
The leader., 1897-06-02
CENSUREO GOV. DRAKE.
The Iowa Christian Church Convention
Passes Resolutions Against Liquor.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, May 2s.-Yester-
day closed the most successful north
western Iowa district convention of
Christian churches ever held. The
committee ON resolutions severely CEN
sured Gov. Drake and the state legis-
lature for the part they had taken in
compromising with the saloon ele-
ment in passing the manufacturing
bill and making it law.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Distressing Fire.

John Verrell, living five miles south
of New Albany, had his dwelling house
with all it's contents burned last week.
All his provisions for the year were also
burned. The most distressing fact is,
Mr. Verrel is blind, and his wife. by
hard toll, had earned a living for her
husband and two children.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Revival Closes,

DR.. ]. w, Ingram closed ten days
revival at Senatobia last week, and left
for Fitzgerald, Ga. DR.. Ingram left
many friends and admirers in Senatobia
among all denominations, who well
coined his coming with open arms, and
hearts bade him Goods peed."
The leader., 1897-06-02
All sheep Must lie Dipped.

CHICAGO, May 29.-The sheep dipping
tank at the stock yards is now in ope
ration and all sheep that are shipped
from here must be dipped according to
the instructions from Washington.
The vat is the largest in the world and
the charge is three cents for each sheep
dipped. Dipping is supposed to eradi-
cate ticks, scab and other skin afllic-
tiOnS
The leader., 1897-06-02
ImprersIng Him.

well, you had quite siege with that
ticulate so violently. What allied himf"
ooh, the fellow has just heard Of that
German professors theory that the Garden
of Eden was located in the United States,
and now he claims that he has seen the
impression of Adams fall on a rock in the
nefghborhood Of the land he had 10 SELL
Jester.
The leader., 1897-06-02
where They Differed.

$50 you were bound and gagged by
bandits while in Italy, were your
asked the garrulous person. Regular
comic-opera bandits, eh?''
mo, sir said the traveller. There
was nothing of the comic opera style
about them. The gags they used were
all new."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Anafher Chicago Libel.

Smith-They are talking of limiting
the height of sky-scrapers.
Jones-Why is that? Because the
sun rises so much earlier in the upper
stories as to confuse time?
Smith-No; but the people up there
have set up the claim that they are
outside of the city limits.-Up-to-Date.
The leader., 1897-06-02
Hayemeyer Acquitted.

WASHINGTON, May 2s.-The jury try,
ing the case of II. A. Havemeyer, the
sugar king, returned verdict of not
guilty, in accordance with the instruc-
tions of the court. Havemeyer was on
trial for refusing to answer questions
propounded by the senate investigat-
ing committee.
The leader., 1897-06-02

To prevent the vibration and Earring
out of bicycle lamps new device has
a ppeuinefie cushion to surround the
supporting bracket being fitted with
IA valve for imitation by means Of the
bicycle pump usually carried,
The leader., 1897-06-02
Masonic Home for widows and Orphan

Masonic Home for Widows and Orphans.
The trustees OF the Masonic Home for
Widows and Orphans met at jackson
last week. The principal object of the
meeting was to discuss the investment
Of the $4,000 now on hand. 1t was de-
cided to invest the same in State bonds
If they can be secured, otherwise to
purchase United States bonds. The
fund including the $4,000 uninvested
amounts TO $4,000.
The leader., 1897-06-02
May Soon Leave for Turkey.

ANN ARBoR, Mich, May 2s.-Dr. An
CELL was called to Washington yester-
day by a telegram from the state de-
partment. 1t is rumored that he will
probably be ordered to depart for Tur,
kew within few DAYS.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Old Lady Ito druggist)-'T want boz
of canine pills" Druggist-"What's the
matter with the dog?" Old Lady (indig-
nantly)-'T want you to know, sir, that
my husband is gentlemanl" The drug
gist, in profound silence, puts up some qui-
tna ,,,IIo
The leader., 1897-06-02
publ;sbar Observation-Disclosures sir. what

Publisher (impatiently)-Well, sir, what
is it:" Poet (timidly)--"O-,er-are you
Poet (more timidly)-"Mr. George job
SOM" Publisher (excitedly)-"Yes, sir,
that's my name" Poet lmore timidly still
"Of the firm of Messrs. Jobson & Doodley'
Publisher (angrily)-"Yes. What do you
want" Poet-"0h-I want to see Mr..
dlei"-punch
The leader., 1897-06-02
PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.
Prof. u. 3. Bowman, Instructor of
Natural Science I'm Hnrtsviiie Col
Iege, Cured of n Severe Illness by
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People After Physicians Failed.


Prof. X. S. Bowman, the able instructor
Of natural science in the famous Hartsville
Und.) College, is well and favorably known,
not only as an educator, but also as min
lister of the gospel, as for a number Of years
he was pastor of the United Brethren church
The leader., 1897-06-02

Till man can judge whether thev be
truths or no, his understanding is but little
improved; and that men of much reading
ere greatly learned, but may be little know
inc Il otEe
The leader., 1897-06-02

Over 4O0, 00Ocured. Why not let No To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The leader., 1897-06-02

1T is not always the man with tho
most money who pays his hotel bills
with the most Observation-Disclosures Dem
oeEat.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Nouvelle Richesse -Hostess-"I want to
give large party. What would you advise,
gentlemen, the dansant or cafe chant
ant"-Fliegende Blaetter.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Some people would rather be deceived by
their children than be told that they dis
obey Washington Democrat.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Most men do not tell their wives about
their business affairs until they get stuck
Washington Democrat.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Boys carry their grips conspiculouslv, so
people will ask them where they are going.
Washington Democrat.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Send postal to Malacura Co., St. Louis,
and get free trial package OF wonderful chill
and malaria killer "Mafacura Chociats."
The leader., 1897-06-02

Fond Mamma-"Bobby, Bobby, whatever
makes you so restless?" Having
to keep still so much, / suppose"
The leader., 1897-06-02
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

The wasted mental force would do all
the work In the Morld.-Ram's Horn.
The leader., 1897-06-02

Just try l0c box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The leader., 1897-06-02
for FIFTY Cent?

A little girl gets mad quickest when a boy
she meets doesn't tip his hat.-Washington
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