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The leader., 1898-12-28
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

T. r. willoushby has moved to Sum-
init.
Christmas was noisy, but not lawless,
no serious causalties being reported.
DR.. Ira Parsons has been confined at
home several days with fever, but Is
now better.
Mrs. w. w. Wolfe and her infant
daughter will leave for their home in
jackson tomorrow.
Next Monday will be observed as
New Year and most of the business
houses will be closed.
Brookhaven is full of "sanctified"
cooks just now, and housekeepers are
having world Of trouble.
There was "blood on the moon" last
night, at least it looked like it during
the eclipse, which was plainly visible
during the early part of the night.
Three colored women from Arkansas
carrying on a revival meeting at the
colored Baptist church and preaching
''sinless sanctification," have about
crazed large part of Brookhaven's
colored population.
J. M. Wood the Grocer made a ten
strike with Young America by the dis
tribution of his Christmas presents
Monday evening. The occasion was a
most interesting one and greatly en-
joyed by the old folks present as well
as the children.
Mr.. Joel Finch, of McComb City, and
Mrs. Kizzie Reeves, of this county,
were married at the Jones Hotel at
noon today, Supervisor w. F. Parsons
tying the nuptial knot in his usual i'm
pressive and happy style. THE LEADER
tenders congratulations.
George Willis, colored, was shot in
the leg Sunday night by Night Watch
man Forsythe, while making an attack
on Red Moran, brakeman, with a
pistol. The wound is a slight one.
He was afterward arrested and gave
bond for his appearance.
The Masonic installation last night
was very greatly enjoyed by the Ma
sons and their invited guests, while the
annual supper given by this hospitable
order was one of the most elegant and
tempting ever spread in Brookhaven.
We publish list of the new officers
elsewhere.
The Baptist Sabbath School will give
a supper at the residence of Deacon
p. z. Jones tonight, on the "Atkins
plan" All members of the Church are
invited to come and bring baskets
Rev. A. r. Bond, who is expected to
serve the Church next year as pastor
has accepted an invitation to be pres
ent with his wife and wishes to form
the acquaintance of all the members.
The Pupils Recital at Whitworth
College on last Friday night was an ex-
ceptionally excellent one and full OF
interest to an appreciative and large
audience. 1t used to take Commence
ment" to bring out such a program
and the one of Friday evening shows
what progressive strides the institu
ton is taking toward the highest
mark of excellence and proficiency in
| its pupils.
The leader., 1898-12-28
Homestead Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss. Dee
10th, ls9S-Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing-named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk OF the Chancery Court of Lincoln
county at Brookhayen, Miss. on February 4th,
$780, viz:
Thomas +. White. homestead entry No. "a.
123, for the nwA nwA section 1, township Z
north, range east. A. +. to sIs swA section So
township north. and nel4 nwh section l, town
ship north. range east.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz: w. N. May J. G. May. s. r.
Bardwell, j. +. Rutledge. al OF Malcum. Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN
COLIN COUNTY.

COUNTY SEAT.--Brookhaven
CIRCUIT CoURT-Meets the first Mondays in
May and November. Robt. Powell, Judge,
Canton; =. II. Oliver, Clerk. Brookhaven.
cHANcERY CoURT-Meetsth the third Mondays
In February and september. II. C. Conn, Chan
celIor, Hazlehnrst; Felix May, Clerk, Brook
haven.
SUPERVISORS CoURT-Meets the first Mon
day In every month. Members-District No. 4.
w. +. Parsons, President. Brookhaven; Dis
trict No. 2, J. q. Bryant, Wesson: District No. g.
sam A. Brister, Bogue Chitto; District No. &.
G. 7. Montgomery, summit; District No. 8,
Zet,is Linton. Brookhaven.
observation-disclosures Buie, CaseyvilIe.
AssEssoR-sJ. G. Cosnahan. Wesson.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUcATI0N-Edgar
Green, Brookhaven.
SuRvEyoR-A. j. Maxey. Bogue Chitto.
CORONER AND RANGER-R. X. Phillips,
Brookhaven.
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Homestead Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, Dec. 10,
1s9S.-Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
the Chancery Court of Lincoln County at Brook
haven, Miss. on February 4. 1899, viz:
Forrest Magee, homestead entry No. 26,7l4,
for the seA swA section IS, township north,
range east
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land, viz: George Davis, Kemp Braxton,
Thomas Rich, Henry Pckens, all OF Bogue Chit.
to, Miss. JAMES HILL, Register.
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Homestead Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. MISS. Dec. 10,
lS9S.-NOtice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof In support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the Chancery Court of Lincoln
County at BrOokhayen. Miss. on Feb
rrlary 4. 1899, viz: Hanslow Ballard. home
stead entry No. 25,43s, for the neh se4 section
r. township north, range east
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land. viz: II. z. May, William Smith,
Hugh Newsome, Thomas Smith, all of Bracket,
Miss. JAMES HILL, Register
The leader., 1898-12-28

Pains in the chest when a person has
a cold indicate tendency towards
pneumonia. A piece of flannel damp
ened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm
and bound on to the chest over the
seat of pain will promptly relieve the
pain and prevent the threatened attack
of pneumonia. This same treatment
will cure lame back in a few hours.
For sale by c. E. Grafton.
The leader., 1898-12-28
Religions Notice.

There will be a meeting of the mem
bers of Clear Branch and Mission Hill
churches, held at Furr's Mill at IL
o'clock the Bird Sunday in January.
The entire membership of both
churches are earnestly urged to be at
the meeting, as there will be business
of Importance considered.
E. p. DOUGLASS.
The leader., 1898-12-28
Skin Diseases.

For the speedy and permanent cure of
letter, salt rheum and eczema, Cham
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is
without an equal. 1t relieves the itch.
ing and smarting almost instantly and
its continued use effects permanent
cure. It also cures itch, BARRIERS itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. Price, IS cents.
The leader., 1898-12-28

Here is apointer for the boys and
girls who take up school life this term
your teacher is your best friend. What
ever they ask you to do, try to do it
promptly and cheerfully. Going to
school is business for you just the same
as regular trade is business for the old
folks, and if you neglect your business
now, where and how will you finish your
life work? Think of these things,
boys and girls.-Brdndon Netcs.
The leader., 1898-12-28
Any Person

Wishing to know the truth in regard
to his health should not fail to send
for valuable and new 64-page Booklet
which will be sent FREE for short
time to those who mention this paper.
This book is published by the cele-
brated physicians and specialists
Hathaway & Co., of 1877 st. Charles ST.,
New Orleans, La, whom you should
address. Write to-day.
The leader., 1898-12-28
WANTED.

Owing to the fact that Mrs. Barber
has lost her sight to such an extent
that the care of housekeeping is too
much tax upon her, desire to sell my
household furniture and take suit of
rooms and meals with suitable party.
G. A. BARBER.
The leader., 1898-12-28

The holiday edition of the Brookha-
ven LEADER is an honor to Brookhaven,
and credit to Mr.. Hobbs, the editor
and proprietor. 1t is handsomely
illustrated, faultlessly printed, and
filled with matter that shows Brookha-
ven to be one of the best towns not
only in Mississippi, but in the South.
Jackson Cor. Picdyune.
The leader., 1898-12-28
/. C. Christmas Rates.

) Rate for round trip, IA fare, begin
ming on Dec. %. Sales will continue
Dec. %, %, "a, 25, 26, also 80, 81, and
Jan. LIST and I'd, all good to return Jan.
4th, 1899. e. M. BEE, Agent.
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TOWN AND COUNTY.

Mr.. H. Brill has been confined to his
bed with rheumatism.
Miss lynne Daughtry is visiting
friends in Holly Springs.
Mrs. Chas. F. Webb is spending the
week with Tennessee relatives.
Mrs. J. B. Blackwell is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Redding.
Miss Cecile Hart is spending the
week with Miss Ora Lee johnson.
Van Watts, Jr., of the Third Missis-
sippi, is at home on Christmas fur
Tough.
Insure your health in Prckly Ash Bitters. 1t
regulates the system. promotes good appetite.
sound sleep and cheerful spirits. Sold by C. +
Grafton.
There have been heavy frosts the
last three mornings. Good for killing
microbes.
Mrs. Sallie j. Hart and Miss Cecile
spent the holidays with DR.. and Mrs
j. H. johnson.
Miss Lillian Wroten, of Magnolia
came up last Friday to attend Whit.
worth's Recital.
Mrs. Mollie Gordon, of Hermanville
is spending the holidays with Brook
haven relatives.
Revs. j. NJ Weems and b. F.
Jones left yesterday to attend confer
ence at Hattiesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. d. Evans anG
little daughter enjoyed Christmas cheer
with Summit friends
The many friends of Mrs. Joe Heucl
rejoice to see her out again, after sew
eral weeks serious illness.
No man can work well with torpid liver Oh
or eonstipated bowels. A few doses of Prickly
Ash Bitters will quickly remove this condition
and make work a pleasure. Sold by c. l.
-r7ton.
Mrs. Ruth Sessions and handsome
little son are most welcome visitors to
friends. Mrs. S. was a sufferer with
yellow fever at Natchez during the ep-
idemic.
Bloating after eating indigestion fiatuulence or
water brash may be quickly corrected through
the use of Prlckly Ash Bitters. 1t strengthens
digestion. cleanses and regulates the bowels.
Sold by c. F. Grafton.
The public school children were es-
pecially appreciative of their teachers
this reason, several handsome presents
having been made by the different
grades to their respective teachers.
Messrs. Thomas and Thad Magee,
who have spent the past year in Wash
ington City, New York, New Orleans
and other large cities, have been visit
ing Brookhayen relatives and friends.
Rev. A. r. Bond, who has been recon-
mended by the pulpit committee of the
Baptist church as pastor for the ensu-
ing year, arrived in Brookhaven to-day
with Mrs. Bond, and will preach to-
morrow night and next Sunday.
Christmas cheer seemed to reign
warmly in the hearts and homes of our
people and the small boy with his tin
horn and the little girl with her doll
baby were just as happy as children
have ever been on Christmas day in
the morning"
Miss America Oliver, who holds an
important position in the Graded
The leader., 1898-12-28

piles, varIcoceIe, rup
ture, unnatural dis.
chaSges. structure
rheumatism, cataffh,
female weakness or AM
disease peculiar to youi
sex, U Will pay you Il
Investigate this 0rlelna
Hathaway method.
The secret d the greal
treatment d yours foI
the mere asking. VIII,
hesitate2
Call ON or address DR.,
HATHAWAY B co,
S37 st. Charles St. Ma.
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leans, La.
Mail treatment giver
by sending for symp
tom blank. No. !, f0l
The leader., 1898-12-28

Also 2sOaeres Of unimpr0yed land with an ever
running creek half a mile through 1t. This land
Is seven miles east Of Illinois Central railroad,
opposite the town OF BOgue Chitto.
j. w. BENNETT, Brookhayen. Miss.
The leader., 1898-12-28
Residence for Sale.

The well known residence of Mrs. M. L. Strick-
and, Brookhayen, located on Church street, be
ween WhitwOrth College and the Graded Public
school. 1t has SIX rooms and four fire places,
n good repair, with large yard and two extra
OTIS attached. 1t Is offered for sale because
he owner has made her home in Texas.
The leader., 1898-12-28
::FENDlNG
THE NATION.

lara ~ CIV foHn-
: eneay. La grippe,
ang troubles and
,thcr diseases of
he mucous mem
brane take hold
Of our people
and fatalresults
folio w with
: alarming fire.
& quency. All of
N these troubles
+ are catarrh. and
ann OF exist
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RAILROAD TIMETABLE.


Nos and do not stop at nag stations. Nos.
70 and "A stop at all stations. Trains Nos. and
Z with veStibule cars stop only at Hammond,
NcComb City. Brookhaven. Hazehurst, Crystal
Springs jackson and Canton, and all stations
,ctweerl Canton and Water Valley. No. "a does
not 70 north OF Memphis. Tenn.
s<-TrainS both ways make close connection
with all OF the I. G. branch roads.
The leader., 1898-12-28

List Of one~r. Elected for the
Year 1909.
The leader., 1898-12-28

Mrs. John Leggett, who h as been in
the jaws of death for several days, is
convalescing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-10

-Four negroes were lynched near Phoe-
nix about o'clock this morning. Posi-
tive evidence. was secured that they
were implicated in the shooting of the
white men yesterday. About 100 white
men participated in the lynching, and
there was no attempt at disguise or
eoncealment
All is quiet here at this hour, though
more trouble is expected in the Phoenix
section. The efforts that have been
made to prevent bloodshed have so far
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-10

Hewlett Bros. Three Crown Spices
are now put up in handsome litho-
graphed pepper box cans. If you
want goods that are absolutely Pure
and of the Best Quality, you get them
in this brand.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-11-10
RACE RIOT IN GEORGIA.
-Four Negroes Lynohed Near Phoenix
For Killing White.

Augusta, Ga, Nov. "a special to
the Chronicle from Greenwood, S. G.,
says: A telephone message from Phce-
nix, the scene of the race riot in this
county, reports all quiet at o'clock.
About 40 armed men are on duty there.
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bean of no avail. Public sentiment
ing.
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Note-The above indicates an aav sIi-esss
for DotsOn. but there are two pree1IiCts
To hear from and the adviceS from Beet-
Yer state that Murdoch has an unoniclsl
majority of 4.
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SEWER COUNTY.

GFe Acknowledges elected adT By loo majority
TOOELE COUNTY.
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NOte-Vernal summary pieces the ma.
jority of O'Neil, Democrat for represent
tative. at So which is expected to be in-y
creased to 80 by the missing precincts.
UTAH COUNTY.
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Total I3915 1891 1901 1885 3454 $3.50 1923 53321
Majority ALL 545l 547 5S1l - 49,. ....l....
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has demonstrated the necessity Of rein
deer transportation. and that the develop
meilt OF the large mining interests OF that
region will he dependent upon tho more
rapid introduction OF reindeer for freight
ing,
There are no roads In Alaska and OFT Of
the river no transportation facilities 20
any great extent In the limited travelling
OF the past dogs have been used for that
purpose, but dog teams are slow ana must
be hurdened with food for their OWN nam
tenance On the other hand. trained rein
deer make in a day two or three times
the distance covered by a dog team, and
at the ed OF the day can be turned loose
10 gather their support from the moss.
which - always accessible 10 them.
Dog. Cause Trouble.
Mention Of the wreck Of the whaling
bark James Allen on Umnak island is
made by DR.. jackson. and the rescue Of
the famine-stricken whalers thus de-
scribed: When dune 40 the cutter Bear.
upon which I was a passenger found the
survivors, there We're nine left in hut
crazed with starvation. They were gath
cred around fire with a pot of human
fish on cooking. which they rad cut from
the body Of a man who had died and been
buried two weeks before"
Or. Jackson describes this incident as
showing the necessity for placing herds
OF reindeer on the islands Of the Aleutian
group 10 provide a food supply FOR any
crew that may hereafter be wrecked on
those islands.
Tho chief difficulty to be- experienced Ia
handling the reindeer teams on the relief
expetl ron viii be found in the dasre %
the hundreds OF dogs on the trails 10 taste
the aesh OF the imported animals. This
matter is pointed cut by Father Francis
Baraum In a letter 70 Commissioner at
Education w r. Harris. Father Barnum
f. one ~ the Characters Oh the Yukon. He
has resided "a Alaska for twelve years
pas, and Ia an authority. In the letter re-
fsrred 20 he gives 81 as his opir on that
hut one way Is practicable 20 prevent the
destruction % the herds @! RENDER. and
that II the EXCLUSION ~ dogs frcm the ter
ritory where the deer are uEed.
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was Il message bidding him 20 come &c
Chicago ar oaee On business connected
With The company, which was 10 travel
ever the Ch.lk2t pass with the gov
eminent reltet expedition. The messags
offered Mr.. Dalton coed thing with the
expedition. ard was signed Joe 1adue-
II dis not take Mr. Lsaue long % te.l
Mr. Dalton that he had nothing 70 ID
with Tie concern. and that he most as
sGredly had ret .elsg-e phe6 % Dalton 10
come 70 Chicago al his expense NJ. Dal-
tor accepted ire explanation and now Is
locking fer some chance 10 make UP MS
expenditures from the officials q the
company.
Il can easily explain how my name De-
came associated with that enterprise.
said Mr.. La1ue yesterday. w hen Mr..
Rossnfeldr first approached ne l was lei
20 believe that the only proposition under
way was 20 take the government relief
supplies over thu ice 70 Dawson I was
asked 20 go 20 Washington and consult
with Secretary az War Alger, which I did.
gave them the benefit Of ny knowledge
q Alaska and It's trails. Finally 1 con-
ssnted TO allow them % use nay name 70
further the project. which went BY an
ether name than that under which the
present company - acting. / consented 20
help the project along or this distinct m
derstauding-that the expedition Was sole-
~ government enterprise. No PROPOSE
tor 10 take passengers CT sci stock was
talked Of. and most certainly had * been
given out that this was the intention Of
the promoters OF the scheme. ! would
have destined 70 have anything Whatever
TO do with II.
81 drew the line here, l was willing to
further any project 20 get relief 10 the
Dawson miners. but ] was against any
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lumbia. has been notified by the war de-
partment 70 make preparations for their
care and feeding here. and to secure ac-
commodadons for the afty Laplanders and
their families that accompany the expe-
dtion.
The reindeer were gathered in Norway
for me express purpose Of forming a part
in many respects the most interesting por-
tion-of tte relief expedition which the
government has planned to send to aid
the ecurvy-stricken miners OF the Yukon.
DR.. Sheldon Jackson United States gener-
al agent Of education in Alaska. assisted
by William A. kjellUlan. superintendent OF
the Teller reindeer station. gathered the
reindeer together IN Norway at great ex-
pense and outlay o. time and work 1t Is
believed that the Introduction OF reindeer
a. pack and work animals by the govern
ment IS not alone Tor tho temporary expe-
dent of sending supplies into the mining
camps Of The Yukon. but that they win be
used IN establishing a route Of relay posts
by which communication during the long
winter can be kept open for the United
States mails and for other purposes as may
be required
In hts report 70 Chairman Joseph @. Can
non OF the house committee on apprOpria-
items. u. Jackson advised the purchase
- 5op animals for government use in the
Yukon and especially for the purpose Of
relieving the suffering which the Officials
have al believed would follow the failure
Of CGher official or individual efforts g
get food into the kl0ndlke before summer.
In mis- report Dr. sheldon NAMED Seattle
as The starting point Tor such an expeii-
ton rs was then being planned by tGe
secretary OF war and indor-ed the request
of tae secretary for 80 animals 20 be used
~t-f eat NJ
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CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Pete Hurnx Arrested on Complaint
of q HiunranoIis Man.

4 complaint without the signature %
tto certifying mag sirato, charging Peter
Burns. a saIo9cke%p@r. with grand lar
c-ry. was fled 10 Justice Aps,jn'e court
yesterday morning. The complaining wit
ness is John i. Gciuey. Of Minneapolis
He Gays ne askcd Burns 70 cash SO
draf, on the bark q Minneapolis. Burns
gave him So and kept the draft Until no
could take care ~ himself" He ssvs ne
has not got tne S244 yet. and ihat is why
ne wants Burns arrested
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war. Washington. n. c: Acting upon yot
advice ard after seeing Clover. who Ia
explained ire workings and s-agsToNessae lis
ae 1as c0aS2rsrssted. have determined 20
become the president OF the klondske S1osS
and lee Company. organized - Use GLOW
e engine - sending n re.1ef - D2SsoEi.
nave written you fully lS,gTlso. v.,.r-.
Nov. i. lss7. To Gen. r 4 Algzr. sec
retary CT war Washington. 2. &: Ny
dea- sir-C0ndFrntnZ nav telegram 10 You
- even date 7 beg - say that ! have been
making 4 careful investigation as 70 wnat
W. p the pyooa-ose concitloa q the NM
ers IN The Yukon district Dcxt spring.
have rad Information from reliable men
whom I know personally s11 H1o lsII
the country a. lare a. September :. 10 tee
effect that there Is going 70 oe very severe
suffering there.
Acting upen your advice have looked
carefully into me merits CT the Glover en-
CINE Sith one q ny associates nave
had n3moer OF interviews with Mr. GioT-
er personally. who mas explained tae NaTi-
Gus improvements ne has made or his en-
CINE since he first operated i on your
work IN ne Michigan piner.es. TAss. con-
bined win your endorsement ard ne 70
suit - your experience w3sh the engine
leads me 10 bs.isye that i = practicable
ard vii ~ a success. y the expedition
goes by the way % Fort Wr3ncel instead
- St Michael a. vas the Intention w1e1
! saw you in Washington. WIKI train
properly handled supplies coal3 oe gotten
- Ire relief q the sufferers ey March or
April. AID | an positive that they MI
be sadly needed by that time.
Al % the foregoing facts have induced
me- 20 assist IN tie organization OF this
relief expedition and I take II for granted
that I am no. mist ken y aen say you VIII
lend re every assistance IN getting the eN--
petition through.
I anticipate leaving for New York to-
night and shall he glad 70 receive ycur
valued reply there. which please address