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The leader., 1898-07-06
GLORIOUS WAR NEWS.

The news of the destruction Of Ger
vera's feet is confirmed. Not vessel
escaped destruction. Cervera Is a
prisoner, with all Of his men not killed
or drowned. The Spaniards tried to
leave the harbor and escape past the
American feet.
The Spanish army still holds San
tiago, reinforced by 5000 men under
Pando, but its bombardment will soon
commence and an early surrender
forced.
The leader., 1898-07-06
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The nice curved oak seats are being
placed in the new Baptist Church. 1t
will push the workmen very close to
complete the building by the time the
State Convention meets next week, and
it is doubtful il they succeed.
You can keep out yellow fever by putting your
system In perfect order. Prickly Ash Bitters
purifes the blood cleanses the liver and bowels
strengthens digestion. and enables the body to
resist the germs that develop the disease. Sold
by c. Z, Grafton, Special Agent.
The Board of Supervisors did no
business on the 4th. They met again
yesterday and devoted the day to reg
ular routine business, and are in ses-
sion to-day. The full proceedings will
appear in next weeks paper.
The jackson Evening News is the
first afternoon paper that reaches
Brookhaven with full telegraphic re-
ports. It reaches here at 5:35 every
evening. 1t will be delivered at your
place of business for so cents per
month. Peyton Strother is the au-
thorized agent for this paper in Brook
haven. If you want fresh and relia-
BILE news send your name to him.
On the evening of the 10Th ult., at
the home of the brides father, Mr..
John w. Boone, Prof. J. B. F. Camp
bell and Miss Mary Nicola Boone were
united in marriage, Rev. j. E. Thig-
pen, of Hazlehurst, officiating. A
bountiful wedding supper followed,
which was enjoyed by goodly COM
pany of guests. THE LEADER unites
with other friends in wishing the young
couple long and happy welded life.
The Baptist State Convention will
meet in this city Thursday of next
week at 10 A. NJ. Most of the delegates
are expected on the noon and after
noon trains Wednesday. Those who
are coming are sending in their names
to the committee of arrangements by
every mail, and the number now reach
es nearly two hundred. Brookhaven
is going to sustain her reputation roy
ally for hospitality. Homes for over
800 have been reported to the commit
tee.
Mrs. Joel East died at her home in
this city at / a. m. last Wednesday,
June 10Th, after being confined to her
bed five months with consumption.
Mrs. East had been member of the
Methodist church about Is years. She
bore her Affections with rare patience
and resignation and died in the full
triumph of the Christian faith. She
was laid to rest in the burying ground
at Friendship Church, near by where
she spent her girlhood. A loving hus-
band and three daughters survive her,
who have the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire community.
We return appreciative thanks to
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Greenwood for
an invitation to be present at the mar
riage of their daughter. Miss Fannye,
to Mr.. Alex. Henry Simon on next
Thursday afternoon at $3.50, at Temple
B'nai Sholum. After an extended
bridal tour the happy young couple
will make their home in Brookhaven.
The prospective bride has made many
friends and won many admirers during
her stay in our city, while the moral
worth and manly department which
have always characterized Mr.. Simon,
have placed him among our most val
ued and useful young citizens. May
joy and prosperity attend them.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Successful Physicians.

We heartily recommend DR.. Hatha-
way & Co., of 337 st. Charles ST., New
Orleans, La, as being perfectly relia-
BILE and remarkably successful in the
treatment of chronic diseases of men
and women. They cure where others
fail. Our readers, if in need of medi-
cal help should certainly write these
eminent doctors and you will receive a
free and expert opinion of your case
by return mail without cost this GER
tainly is the right way to do business.
They guarantee their cures. Write
them to-day.
The leader., 1898-07-06
CARD OF THANKS.

In remembrance of the kind and
faithful offices of Rev. b. +. Jones, DIR.
J. T. Butler, "Grandma" Grafton and
many other friends and neighbors dur.
ing my departed wife's illness and
death, | wish to publicly express my
profound thanks. Their kindness will
always be cherished with grateful mem
cries, mingled with the saddest hours
Of my life.
JOEL EAST.
The leader., 1898-07-06
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN.
coin COUNTY.

COUNTY SEAT.-BrOokhaven.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Meets the first Mondays in
May and November. Roht. Powell, Judge
Canton; =. I. Oliver, Clerk. Brookhaven.
CHANCERY CoURT-Meets the third MONDAYS
In February and September. II. c. Conn, Chan
cellor, Hazlehurst Felix May. Clerk, Brook.
haven
SUPERVISORS CoURT-Meets the first Mon
day In every month. Members-District No. 1,
w. +. Parsons, President Brookhaven; Dis.
trict No. 2. J. G. Bryant, Wesson; District No. 3,
Sam A. Brister, Bogue Chltto District No. 4,
9. Il. Montgomery, Summit District No. 8,
Zetus Linton, Brookhaven.
SHERIFF-Robt. c. Applewhite, Brookhayen.
observation-disclosures Buie. Caseyyille
AssEssoR-J. c. Cosnahan. Wesson.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION-Edgar
Green. Brookhaven.
SURvEYoR-A. J. Maxey. Bogue Chitto.
CORONER AND RANGER-R. X. Phillips
Brookhayen.
The leader., 1898-07-06
A Scare.

Nervous excitement. due to the appearance OF
yellow fever, is something that should be avoided
Danish all thought of danger. See that your
blood liver and bowels are healthy and you can
defy the disease. IT, your bowels are irregular
If your digestion Is disturbed, If you don't sleep
well, If your blood Is impure, begin at once with
Prickly Ash Bitters: use 1t regularity 1t will KEEP
the health of the body at the highest standard
Sold by c. 4. Grafton, Special Agent.
The leader., 1898-07-06
The Next Fifth SUNDAY Meeting

The next fifth Sunday meeting of
the Ministers and Laymen's Union of
the Fair River Association, appointed
to convene with the Baptist Church at
johnson Station, beginning at 10 a. m
on Saturday before the fifth Sabbath
in July, has been postponed until the
fifth Sunday and Saturday before in
October.
The leader., 1898-07-06

A wise, searched vainly for the
Elixir of Life, or the knowledge
whereby life might be prolonged.
We now know that there is no such thing
as an Elixir of Life. But we have learned
that life may be prolonged by those who
take the right measures.
Any man or woman who will take care Of
health and take the right remedies for i'll
health, may live to a ripe old age. When
a man feels out of sorts, when he gets IN
in the morning tired out after a restless
night. and goes home in the evening com.
pletely knocked out with his days work,
without appetite or ambition, he is a sick
man. If he does not take the right remedy
he will soon be in the grasp of consump.
ton, nervous prostration, malaria, or some
other serious malady. -
A man in this condition should at once
resort to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t is the best of all medicines fol
hard working men and women. 1t makes
the appetite keen and hearty. 1t gives
sound and refreshing sleep. 1t tones and
strengthens the whole system. 1t invigor.
ates the heart and nerves. It makes diges.
ton perfect, the liver active and the blood
pure. 1t cures 90 per cent. of all cases of
consumption. 1t strengthens weak lungs,
and cures bronchitis. splitting of blood and
obstinate coughs. II is the great blood.
maker and flesh builder. 1t does not make
fabby flesh like cod liver oil, but firm,
healthy, muscular tissue. II does not make
corpulent people more corpulent. Thou.
sands have testified to its marvellous merits.
Sold by all medicine dealers.
You know what you want II Is mot .
dealers business to tell you.
Send to Dr.. r " Pierce, Buffalo, N ",
for free copy of the Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser. For paper-covered
copy enclose ~ oue-ceut stamps to covel
mailing only. Cloth-bound 81 stamps.
The leader., 1898-07-06

Wishing to know the truth in regard
to his health should not fail to send
for valuable and new g. page Booklet
which will be sent FREE for a short
time to those who mention this paper
This book is published by the cele,
6rated physicians and specialists-Dr
Hathaway & Co., of 337 st. Charles St.
New Orleans, La, whom you should
address. Write to-day.
The leader., 1898-07-06

The w. M. S. Of the Baptist church
decided at their meeting on Monday to
hold their meetings during convention
in the synagogue. The regular meet
ing of the w. M. S. will be omitted on
next Monday afternoon.
The leader., 1898-07-06

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The leader., 1898-07-06
Tulane University of La,
NEW ORLEANS.

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHILOS-
OPHY AND SCIENCE.
DEPARTMENT FOR TEACHERS.
ART DEPARTMENT.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
With extensive Laboratories and Workshops.
II. SOPHIE NEWCOMB MEMORIAL COL
LEGE, for Young Women. with High
Art, and Boarding Departments.
Fall term of the above begins October Sd.
Law Department opens November 1ith.
Medical Department opens October 18th.
For catalogues address the Secretary OF the
University. VIM. PRESTON JOHNSON, Pres.
WIN. o. ROGERS, Secretary.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Keep Cool !!

The Brookhaven Ice Factory
is now in full operation. City
customers will be supplied with
Ice by our delivery wagon, or
at the Factory. Tickets on sale
at the Factory Office. Orders
from neighboring towns and the
surrounding country are respect.
fully solicited. ICE IN ANY
QUANTITY SUPPLIED ON
SHORT NOTICE.
8R0OKHAVEN ICE MFG. co.
The leader., 1898-07-06

Rev. G. Mcdonald, Of Caseyville,
preached fine sermon at the Netho.
dist church last Sabbath svsaipg.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Residence for Sale.

The well known residence of Mrs. NJ. +. Strick
land, BroOkhaven, located on Church street, be
tween WhitwOrth College and the Graded Public
School. 1t has six rooms and four fire places
IN good repair, with large yard and two extra
lots attached 1t is offered for sale because
the owner has made her home In Texas.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Look (! A stitch In Time

Saves nine. Hughes Tonic new impr0ved
taste pleasantly, taken In early Spring and Fai
prevents Chills, Dengue and Malarial Feyers.
Acts on the liver. tones up the system. Better
than Qunine. Guaranteed, try 1t. Al Drug
gists. 5Oc. and 81 90 bottles.
The leader., 1898-07-06
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 a permanent
cure. It also cures itch, BARRIERS itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and
graduated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders for
horses are the best tonic, blood purifier
and vermifrgs. Price, 25cents.
The leader., 1898-07-06

Also $50 acres of unimproved land with an ever
running creek half a mile through it. This land
is seven miles east OF Illinois Central Railroad,
opposite the town OF Bogue ChittO.
J. w. BENNETT, Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Homestead Notice.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, June
lowing. named settler has fled notice of his in
tentiOn to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Lincoln county, at Brook
haven Miss, on August 18th, 1898, viz:
Jordan McGowan. of salisbury, Miss, home
stead entry No. 26716. for the So sw4 section 1,
and seA sell section 2. township north, range
east.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land. viz: Wash Rutland. Ned Campbell,
Dock Brister and James Stoval all of Salisbury,
Miss. JAMES HILL, Register.
The leader., 1898-07-06
Yellow
Fever!
A FEW WORDS OF WARNING !

Persons who may be exposed to yellow fever
and others living In districts liable to be infect
ed by it will find that timely and intelligent
preparation is the best means Of keeping this
dreadful malady out Of the family. Sanitary
regulations in the household are OF the first I'M
portance. Clean up all refuse matter, decaying
vegetation or cesspools. Drain of ponds,
pools and sinks. Burn vegetable offal from the
kitchen. Eat nothing but light, wholesome and
easily digested food, avoiding green or oyerripe
fruits and vegetables. Lastly. be sure that the
blood. stomach, and bowels of every member Of
the family is in healthy condition. Irregularities
in the system, such as indigestion, constipation,
torpid liver. invite disease to enter the body and
In the case of yellow fever, renders its progress
more yirulent and deadly. This condition can
be speedily removed and pure blood, good di-
gestion and regularity in the bowels re-estab
lished by using Prickly Ash Btters, the great
system regulator. The frequent use of this
remedy In doses suited to the age of each person
will maintain perfect health in the family. Get
a bottle at once while the fever is yet afar off,
use 1t faithfully and regularly. Prompt action
now in putting yourself and family in condition
to resist the disease germs may spare you suf-
fering and sorrow. Prickly Ash Bitters can be
obtained from c. +. Grafton Special Agent.
The leader., 1898-07-06

To Cure q Cold in One Day
druggists refund money II 1t falls to cure. Sc
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
pELAWARE,s SCHEDULE.

Delaware College has a lot Of hard
games booked ahead as can be seen
from the following schedule:
Oct 22.-Wilmington Conference
Academy at Newark.
Oct 29.-Ursinus at Collegeville.
Nov. 12.-Haverford at Haverford.
Ursinus will also play in Whining
ton a mid-week game, either the last
OF October or the first OF November,
the date not having been decided.
Games have also been scheduled with
the Johns Hopkins eleven and the
team OF Western Maryland College.
On Thanksgiving morning at the IN
ion street grounds the Delaware boys
will again line up against st. Johns
College. with whom they played a tie
on Friday and one OF the greatest
games OF the season is expected. Each
game shows a steady improvement in
Delawares play, and the wearers OF
the "old gold and blue" are confident
CT downing the st. Johns boys on
Thanksgiving day.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
THoMAs Toys ILLNESS.

Thomas Toy, a resident of Rising
Sun, is lying dangerously i'll at his
home. Last Sunday in descending a
flight OF stairs he stepped upon dog
which was asleep upon one of the
steps. and was thrown headlong to the
landing below with such severe force
that three Of his ribs were broken. The
ribs pressed upon his intestines and
the only apparent relief was through
an operation. which was performed
by DR.. Pyle, Of this city, and
DR.. Chandler, of Centreville. Although
he is not yet out of danger, Mr.. 10y
is very much improved, and the oper-
alton appears to have been successful
Mr.. Toy is we'll known throughout
Christiana hundred and his friendf
are very anxious for his recovery.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
CHIEF poGAN,s REPORT.

The Evening Journal is in receipt Of
an exceilently compiled report Of Chief
OF Police Dolan for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1898. A large amount of
credit is due Chief Dolan for the able
manner in which he has attended to the
duties of his office, and must be thor
oughly appreciated by the citizens of
this city. During the year there we're
172, ,O32 reports sent in by the officers,
and 1,261 calls for the patrol. War
rants issued during the year amounted
to $40 and there were 576 accidents re-
ported to the police. Out OF $500 ar
rests made 500 were for drunkenness.
The cost OF feeding the prisoners
amounted to $47259. The police sur
geon attended to 1879 cases throughout
the year. 1t must be admitted that il
is very creditarble report in every re-
spect.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
DIED.

ARMSTRONG; this city, on Octo-
her II, 1898, Mary E., wife Of Robert
P. Armstrong, aged AZ years.
CANNON. this city, on October IL,
1898, James A. Cannon, aged p years
DAVIDSON.-Entered into rest on
wednesday, October y, 1898, Alex
ander H. Davidson, in the 10Th year
of his age.
LYNCH.-In this city, on the 18th in
stant, Louis p. Jr., son Of Louis r
and Sue Lynch, aged 20 years.
Relatives and friends, First Delaware
Regiment Volunteers, Fame Hose Fire
Company and Fire Department in gen.
eral are invited to attend the funeral
from his late residence, No. 1882 Linden
street, on Tuesday afternoon, October
Is, at 2 o'clock Interment at Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery.
Philadelphia and West Chester pa
pers please copy.
SMITH.-On the 18th instant, Harriet
D. Smith, in her 93d year, at the resi-
dence of Edgar R. Vernon, Christians
hundred, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS
LILLE WHINE sQUApRoN.v


The engagement Of the Elroy Stock
Company, which commences at the
Grand Opera House this evening, will
be opened by an elaborate production
Of "The White Squadron" The story
le written around the riots in Rio ia
metro, between American and Brazil
ian sailors. This is the only successful
naval play given to the public in re-
cent years, and its production at popu-
lar prices should serve to awaken in
terest. The play will be presented with
it's complete, scenic effects and acces-
sories and with a number Of people
who appeared in the original cast at
the American Theatre, New York
Those Wilmington-fa favorites, ]. Harvey
Cook and Miss Lottie Church, will be
seen in the leading roles. Tuesday
matinee EAST Lynne" will be present
ed. Tuesday evening "a Rough
Rider" Ga strong military drama, writ
ten by d. X. Higgins, author OF
"Piney Ridge") Wednesday matinee
Camille" and Wednesday evening
'Land of the Midnight Sun" Plays
will be changed at every performance
and between the acts strong specialties
will be introduced. Seats now on sale
at the box office.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
DEUAWARE is HARD GAME.

Sore and stiffened from their hard
game with ST. Johns College on Fri
day, the Delaware College football
team went to Chester Saturday and
put up a great game against the eleven
Of the Pennsylvania Military College.
The Pennsylvanians won by the score
Of 6 to 0, but it was only by the hard
est kind OF work that Holman was sent
over the line for a touchdown from
which he kicked a goal. Holman and
Starr played a great all around game
for the Military College, while Wolf
Vickers and Trotter tackled hard for
Delaware. In advancing the ball Hart
man. Mitchell and Wolf done the best
work for Delaware.
Referee, John Z. Mullins, of Della
ware; umpire, Prof. Bowers, Pennsyl-
vania Military College. Linesmen, Nc
Sorley and Brown. Time, 20 minute
halves. Touchdown, Holman; goals
Holman.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
ANOTHER FOR WARREN
Aetna No Match for the
Wilmington Boys.
DELAWARE PLAYS A FAST GAME
PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY COL
LEGE COULD ONLY SCORE SIX
POINTS ON THE NEWARK BOYS.

PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY COL
LEGE COULD ONLY SCORE SIX
POINTS ON THE NEWARK BOYS.
Warren had an easy time Of it with
Aetna at the Union street grounds Sat
urday, defeating the Newark "boys"
by the score Of SO to 0.
At the start it looked as though the
visitors might score. Newark's kickoff
was returned by Mcdaniel, Newark
gaining 20 yards on the interchange.
Lewis then skirted the right end for a
gain OF 20 yards. Several live plunges
brought the ball up to WaTen's 10
yard line where the visitors lest 1t on
downs. Prentlss got the ball on the
first lineup and skirted left end guard
ed by Mcdaniel and Garrett made a
clean run of 100 yards, never stopping
until he planted the ball behind Act
nae goal. It was one Of the greatest
runs ever seen on the local grounds.
Prentiss kicked a goal.
Aetna's kick off was returned by
Brinton, Chalmers getting the ball in
the center Of the field but was downed
before he could gain. Bailey was then
sent through the line for gain Of 20
yards, Brinton following it up with a
80 yards gain. Prentiss was then sent
over for a touchdown from which he
failed to kick a goal. Aetnas kick off
went outside twice and Warren kicked
from the centre and got the ball on
the 40 yard line. Mcdaniel was then
given the ball and went around the
end for touchdown from which Prem
tiss kicked a goal. Mcdaniel got the
next kick off and gained 40 yards be-
fore going down, Prentiss added
twenty more and Smith was sem
over for a touchdown. Prentiss kicket
the goal from a very difficult angle
Time was called with the ball an Act
mas yard line, Brinton having re
turned Newark's kick off. In the sec
ond half Smith was sent over the lint
for two touchdowns, the ball havilI
been worked up the field in successive
line plays and end runs. Prentiss wal
compelled to retire near the end o.
this half, come one having tramped OF
his neck in scrimmage.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
YOUTHFUL HORSETIHIEF.

There is a small boy in town who has
a mania for stealing horses for pur-
poses of his own individual pleasure.
What his name is the Wayfarer cam
not ascertain. He is not more than
years old, wears a Tam-o'-Shanter and
fairly good clothes, has a boardyard
pup for a companion and says that his
name is Tip. If the parents Of the
youngster can identify the precocious
child by this description they
will confer lasting favor on
him and themselves by warm
ing his anatomy with a shingle.
Shortly before O'Clock this morning
City Tax Collector Eugene M. Sayers
and exICity Tax Collector Edmund
Mitchell, Jr., hitched their horses IN
front of the city tax Office on Sixth
street. No long afterwards this tot OF
boy unhitched Mr.. Mltchell's horse
climbed in the carriage, over the dash
board OF which he could just cleverly
see, and drove off. lie was gone for
fifteen or twenty minutes, part OF the
Intervening time being anxiously spent
by the owner of the team. Persons
asked the youngster where his fs,hei
was.
"4Ie didn't come with me this morn
ing"
He drove back to the tax office, an
nouncing that he proposed to try Col
lector Sayers' hcrse.
Mr.. Mitchell seized him tenderly ant
tried to scare him into telling his name
The Juvenile horsethief just squatte,
down and yelled that his name was
Tip.
He was released and toddled up to-
wards Market street. There he stopped
and started to unhitch another hcree
but a bystander stopped him.
He is, by all odds, the younges
horsethief that Delaware ever pro
duced.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17
TlHE pALY-cURRAN FIGHT

lack" DAILY, Of this city, will meet
"Jem" Curran, the lightweight cham
pion OF England, in a twenty-five round
bout at Syracuse, n. Y, this evening.
DAILY expects a victory before the limit
is reached. The Wilmington boy has
cancelled his bout with Charley Nc
Keever. at Philadelphia, on October 21
and will take on Owen Ziegler instead
II the latter wishes to face him again.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17

Side trip to Glen Onoko and return,
10 cents.
Children between the ages Of and u
years. half rate.
Connection will be made at German
town Junction with train leaving
Chestnut Hill at 7.1S a. m, and at
Frankford with train leaving Keneing-
ton at 7.40 a. m.
Tickets will be sold for regular train
leaving Philadelphia market street
wharf at 6.1O a. M, passengers taking
special train at Trenton.
Returning, special train will leave
Glen Onoko at 5.15 p. m. and Mauch
Chunk at $50 p. NJ, giving ample time
for the enjoyment of the beauties OF
the Switzerland Of America" Stand
ard equipment will be used in making
up the train, which will be run via the
Belvidere division. traversing the beau
tiful Valley of the Upper Delaware tC
Eastoh, and thence via the Valley oi
the Lehigh to Mauch Chunk.
Evening journal., 1898-10-17

practical, TO remedy the defect. wo-
man who walks along the street with
her placket open is, the Wayfarer has
noticed, the subject Of great interest 10
men and heartfelt commiseraticn OF
women. SO it has been for years, and
so it will be for years. for the dictates
Of fashion are arbitrary, and the de-
fective placket is one OF them.