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The herald., 1898-04-20
What does short" mean?

What does "short" mean?
To the first question only one answer
is possible; to wit, that depends" For
parade purposes along the city asphalt
the circular skirt, either plain or with
a gored front and saddle pleats in the
back, possesses the advantages of
hanging more gracefully and of being
less awkward off the wheel. English
women, who ride at least as we'll as
Americans, use the circular skirt al
most invariably, both for short excur-
sions and for touring.
Numerically skirts have the major
ity; but experienced riders hereabouts
have abandoned them, except for pa
rade purposes. almost as decidedly as
they have boomers. Women who. with
out "scorching" or doing Centuries -
are yet accustomed to all day excur-
sions over country roads, pumping up
hill and flying down, pushing against a
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on the north coast, but Port Au Prince
in the Republic Of Hayti is a we'll pro-
tected port lying behind the Island of
Golnaive.
The Mona Passage, only sixty miles
wide, separates Hayti from the beauti-
full island of Porto Rico. Porto Rico
is valuable possession and Spain is
putting up rich stake on turn of the
war-cards when she risks her control
of that fertile island
st. Johns is an ancient town. The
old buildings are curious and interest
ing, especially the palace which was
erected by Ponce de Leon, who con-
quered the island for Spain. The prin-
cipal city on the southern coast is
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publics, Hayti in the West and San
Domingo in the East, are the only
countries in the West Indies whose
form of government is like our own
except, of course, the Republic of Cuba
Toussaint rOuverture's successful
struggle against France and his cap
ture by treachery, followed by the COM
plete expulsion of the French, is one of
liberty's favorite tales. The Spanish
invaded San Domingo in 1861 and their
defeat left the islanders free.
There are quite a million people on
the island. but they daily on the way
to civilization. There is no army, so
Hayti's only use to us would be in lend
ing US a harbor There are no harbors
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the United States. as was at one time
suggested by our state department. The
harbor of st. Croix is unfortified and
not more than sixteen feet deep, SO
that it cannot be of much service as a
base. The island is a hill that rises
LOO feet out Of the water. Denmark
bought it from France for $145,500 in
1893.
st. Thomas is but 100 miles away
from St. Johns. The harbor is nearly
landlocked and has depth of thirty
six feet. A dry dock is here and a
steam slip for small vessels. There Is
no more pleasing sight in the Indies
than the harbor Of Charlotte Amalie.
the capital, and the towering peak
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fifteen hundred feet high which FORMS
the bulk Of the island.
Point Pitre, in Gaudeloupe. is an
important French station. That 1t has q
fine military harbor may be concluded
from its soubriquet, 1.-THE Gibraltar Of
the Antilles" Nevertheless this Gibral-
ter is not as strongly fortified as 1t
might be. 1t resisted the English sue
cessfully In 1866, 81 and 1903, but was
taken by Gen. Darlington and Admiral
Moore in 1853. The celebrated victory
of Rodney over Admiral de Grasse oc-
Cured here. A curious feature of the
island Is La Rivere Sale (salt stream)s
ITO to 400 feet wide. which divides 1t.
Copyright, 1898.
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HE West India Islands, the prob

HE West India Islands, the prob
able scene oe many great naval
battles in a war between the
United States and Spain, have
had more than their share of
fighting since the romantic days of
the Spanish main, when England wrest-
ed from Spain supremacy on the sea.
Nearly every one of the islands that
curve about the Caribbean Sea played
q part in the struggles between Spain
and England in the seventeenth, and
England and France in the eighteenth
centuries.
The leader., 1898-11-09

When we read of a railroad wreck in
which hundred people are killed, we are
filled with pity and horror. There are other
dangers in this life a thousand times greater
than that of the railroad wreck, only we do
not have them brought so forcibly to our
attention. Consumption does not kill
hundred people at once in one train. 1t
does kill tens of thousands for every one
that Is killed by accident.
If a sufferer will resort to the right REM
edy before it is too late, consumption can
be cured. DR.. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery cures % per cent of all cases if
taken in the earlier stages. 1t has main
tanned this record for thirty years. Many
Of those whom it has rescued from the
verge Of the grave have permitted their
names, addresses, experiences and photo
graphs to be printed in DR.. Pierce's Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser This useful
book Is free, and any sufferer who wishes
to investigate may procure it and write to
those who were once sufferers themselves.
For paper covered copy send Fl one-cent
stamps, 10 coDer cost of mailing only, to
the Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y. The Golden Medical
Discovery" Is the great blood-maker and
hesh-buildef. II restores the lost appetite,
corrects the impaired digestion, makes the
liver active and the blood pure. Any med
ieine dealer who offers you something
else said to be just as good Is thinking
sbont his pocketbook and not about your
health.
~ have taken Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
wonderful results" writes Mrs Annie NJ Nor
man ~ Equinunk. Wayne Co.. Pa. ~ had
consumption: the doctors said I'd die. The
Golden Medical Discovery cured me-"
The leader., 1898-11-09
WELLMAN NOTES.
BY SAWDUST.


Miss Florence Furlough is visiting
relatives at Norfield.
DR.. Watts was visitor here last
week on professional business.
1t seems that the yellow fever cpl
demic has changed to fever and ague,
as.nearly every house is infected.
Mr.. Albert Lucas and Miss Effie
Ostein were m arried last Sunday at
Supervisor Bris ter's. We give to them
our best wishes.
We are glad to note that the Farm
erS' Alliance is going to reorganize
against the stove pipes, but we hope
that the stove pipes will not organize
against the farmers.
We are glad to note that Misses Mag
Ryals and Gertie Scutt, who had to
come home last week on account of
sickness, are better and will soon be
able to return to college.
Gus Williams and his deputies,
Richard Boutwell, and Henry Shivers,
with the use of good dog, caught Ben
Rutland, after tussle with the women
who interfered and held Gus and Rich
ard until Ben had we'll made his es-
cape. 1t was only by the aid of the
dog that they caught him. 1t was
John Rutland who shot Ed Rutland
instead of Bill. Ed is here now at his
stepdaughter's and is totally blind.
On last Friday evening the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Way, aged
about six weeks, was called away to
join the angel band in heaven. This is
the second one in two months that they
have been called upon to give up.
Weep not, fond parents, though they
are gone. Only think that you now have
two angels in heaven waiting beside
the pearly gate to welcome mamma
and papa home. The parents have our
deepest sympathy in their bereave
ment, though Jesus will sustain and
take care of them.
The leader., 1898-11-09
ROGUE Currro DOTS.
BY JEEMs.

Our hustling farmers are all stuck
up" In the molasses business.
Our streets are in apple pie order
and every thing down this way is on
boom.
The rumblings of the wheels of SUI
pervisor Brister's $1,000 vehicle are
now heard on our streets. What's the
matter with you, Sam? Are you going
to Congress
Many of our farmers complain of
short crops of cotton, but some of
them have made more than they can
pick. What would they have done
with full crop!
New streets are opening up and fine
residences are in course of erection at
enjoying good health.
Messrs. Tyler & Busby are making a
straight run on the rice cleaning bust
ness, but little more brindle gravy
would give us better staying qualities.
The public school in this city was
never in better shape than now, under
the skillful management of Miss Ed
Wind DuIhicy, Win MISS TSuulCc n hu
| ing as her able assistant.
Mrs. J. A. Scarborough is visiting
her son Jimmie in Amite county. The
"Parson says if she stays much long
er he will have to go to the orphan
asylum. He has issued thanksgiving
proclamation, to be observed on the
day of her return.
We went out to Wellman the other
day to gather a little data Tor Saw.
dust'sn obituary, but was informed that
the report of his decease is all false,
and that he is still in pursuit of the
man in Lawrence county who claimed
to have made 8 bales of cotton on one
acre of land.
If our road contractors could have
heard Judge Powell's charge to the
grand jury the other day, they would
certainly do little grading on the
Harrison hill and move that sinking,
DOGGY mud hole out of the road along
side of Fount Kyzar's fence.
We have travelled up and down in
the earth-that is, we have been to mill
a few times and have taken in num-
Der of circuit courts, but we have new
er been more favorably impressed with
a judge than with Judge Powell. 1t
was bit amusing to see him put the
harness on our esteemed friend Dan
Hickman as foreman of the grand jury.
The fight ON the public school ques-
ton in this city is still on. When the
battle was waxing hot at Chickamauga,
an Irishman who had always been
noted for his bravery, started in haste
to the rear. The captain called to
him, saying, Hold on there, Pat, you
are too brave a man to play the cow
ard" Pat replied, Be Jasus and it's
better to run just bit, Cap'n, than to
be dead man all the balance of me
life." So it is better some times to
bow to the inevitable, than to be a
dead man all the rest of our days.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Kidney disease is the enemy we haye most TO
fear as result of the feyerish restfessness of
our much-yaunted modern civilization. 1t is
treacherous enemy, working out its deadly eff
fects under cover OF the most trifling symptoms.
The first indication of changes in the urine, fire.
quent headaches, digestive troubles, should be
the signal for prompt remedial measures. PRICK
LY ASH BITTERs is a kidney remedy of super
lative merit it is soothing. healing and
strengthening, quickly relieves the aching or
soreness that always appears in the advanced
stages, checks the progress of the disease, and
through its excellent cleansing and regulating
effect in the stomach liver and bowels, it brings
back the strength and ruddy glow OF vigorous
health. Sold by e. L. Grafton.
The leader., 1898-11-09
FAIR RIVER DOTS
ny GEORGE.

Mr.. Ira James made a flying trip to
Wesson last Sunday.
Rev. w. H. Bailey and Mrs. N. 5.
Dickerson are both on beds OF affiiction
with troubles Of q cancerous form.
Mrs. Matte E. Brewer Is visiting at
Monticello this week with Mrs. q. w.
Garrett; Mrs. Garrett having been sick
for some time with continued fever.
We are informed that some OF the
boys at Cupstid's mill last Saturday
evening got into a difficulty with 2
negro, at whom several shots were fired
as he ran off.
Mr.. John d. Polk and two daughters,
Misses Minnie and Flora, Of White
sand, we're visitors to DR.. Robertson's
last week. They are granddaughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Robertson.
The leader., 1898-11-09
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN.
coin COUNTY.
,orSry SEAT.-Brookbayep.

COUNTY SEAT.-BrOokhaven.
CIRCUIT COURT-Meets the first Mondays In
May and November. Robt. Powell. Judge
Canton; \. 7. Oliver, Clerk, Brookhavsn.
CHANcERY CoURr-Meets the third Monday.
In February and September. II. G. Conn. Chan
cellor, Hazlchurst; Felix May Clerk Brook
haven.
SUPERVISORS CoURr-Meets the first Mon
day In every month"; Members-District No. l.
wy. Parsons, President, Brookhaven; Dis
trict No. 2. J. c. Bryant, Wcsson; District No. g.
Sam A. Brister. Rogue Chitto; District No. 4,
G. +. Montgomery. summit; District No. 5,
Zetus Linton. Brookhaven.
SHERIFF-Robt. c. Applewhite. BroOkhaven.
observation-disclosures Buio, Caseyyille.
AssEssoR-J. c. Cosnahan. WesS0n.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION-Edgar
Green. BroOkhayen.
SURvEYoR-A. J. Maxey. Bogue Chitto.
CORONER AND RANGER-R. II. Phillips,
BroOkhayen.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Something long needed in our city
has been a graduate of chemistry and
pharmacy-a man with diploma one
who can tell you what drug is made
of and how it is made-an expert in the
business. The increase in business at
the Martin Drug Co. has caused that
firm to put in that kind of man.
The leader., 1898-11-09
Cemetery Association.

The regular Cemetery Association
will be held on Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock at the Cemetery. 1t will
be work meeting and all the mem
bers are requested to attend and bring
hands to work and flowers or shrubs
to plant.
All interested in this work, though
not members of the Association, are
invited to be present and help beautify
the cemetery. Mrs. E. NJ. BEE, JR.
The leader., 1898-11-09
Successful Physicians.

We heartily recommend Or. Hatha-
way & Co, of 337 st. Charles ST., New
Orleans, La, as being perfectly relia-
BILE and remarkably successful in the
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., 1898-11-09
OFFICIAL CITY DIRECTORY,

MAYOR. Il. Daughtry.
ALDERMEN-Firt Ward G. u. Perkins; See
ond Ward. w. II. Seavey: Third Ward, A. Cohn;
Fourth Ward. A. 4. Moreton; City Large,
Chas. Schnorrenberg.
TREAsURER-ChaS. +. Heuck.
CLERK-W. II. Seavey.
MARSHAL, TAX COLLECTOR and STREET
COMMIssIONER-A.H Hurst.
CITY ArTORNEYs-Chrisman & Brennan.
The Mayor and Board Of Aldermen hold regu-
lar meetings the first Tuesday evening In every
month.
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$50 in Gold I!
MiM be Paid to any Man or Woman

II remains for the celebrated firm Of physicians
and specialists, DR.. Hathaway a Co., Irregular
Graduates Registered), &c. place a genuine bust
nees proposition before the public, which has
never been made before.
We agree to treat any person afflicted with any
chronic disease and cure them, furnishing mcdi-
cines and everything necessary for their case, or
forfeit 5000 in gold, providing the patient faith
fully follows treatment and directions. and the
case Is q durable one.
This offer is plain, and there is no catch 10 II;
and furthermore, the offer Is good and the money
perfectly safe because we ore financially reepon-
The leader., 1898-11-09
ANY Person

Wishing to know the truth in regard
to his health should not fail to send
for valuable and new GA 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-Dr.
Hathaway & Co, of 337 st. Charles ST.,
New Orleans, La. whom you should
address. Write today.
The leader., 1898-11-09

DR.. Hathaway&Co.'s
experience during the
last 20years has proved
the fact that they have
cured Thousands of
cases where other doc.
tors have failed, and
this warrants them in
making this remarka-
BILE Offer. All persons
who are suffering from
any chronic disease,
have now an opportu-
nifty to test the treat
ment of the acknow-
lodged leading physi-
clans and specialists of
this country, with an
absolute surety of be-
ing cured. Special d.
seases. such ~ catarrh,
blood poison, weakness
The leader., 1898-11-09

BOtkin's.
Statement

wAsHTSsroS, ID C. April /. ls9s
D, S b Hartman. Columbus. o.
NV DEAR DoCToR IL gives me
pleasure to certify TO the excellent
curative qualities of your medicines;
The leader., 1898-11-09
Masonic Notice.

Brookhaven Masonic Lodge No. 24l
will have DR.. c. A. Teunisson, Deputy
Grand Master, with us on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Nov.
II, - and Is. There will be labor in
all three degrees during said nights.
Take due notice and govern yourself
accordingly.
w. +. PARSONS, w. NJ.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Ask your neighbor where he gets his
drugs and where the cheapest drug
store is. He will direct you to the
Martin Drug Co. They will not be
undersold. Cheap cotton-cheap drugs
for cash.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Congressman.at.LaTge from kansas.
Pe-ru.na and Man-a.lin. l have been
afflicted, more or less, for quarter OF
a century with catarrh of the stomach
and constipation; a residence in Wash
ington has increased these troubles.
A few bottles of your medicines have
given me almost complete relief, and l
am sure that a continuation of their
use will effect a permaI mt cure.
Pe-ru-na is surely wonderful REM
edy for catarrhal affections.
j. ID. BOTKIN.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Of men and women which affect the delicate organs
structure, varicoceie, rupture. female troubles.
skin sruptIons. ulcers. kidney and urinary d.
seasss, liver and stomach dlfhcultlss, liquor.
opium and morphine habits, or any chronic
disease. Our treatment can be taken at home
under our directions. Or, we will pay rail
to our Office for treatment il we fail to cure. We
have the best Of financial and professional refer
ences and transact our business on strictly
professional basis, promising nothing but what
we can fulfill We do not believe In any OF the
free prescriptions, free cure. free sample or COD
frauds but think it is best in the end to be hon
est with our patients. Write us to-day don't de-
lay.
No. I, for men; No. q for women; No. s, for skin
diseases; No. l. for catarrh, and new 81 page
booklet which we will send Free to all who really
desire truthful information about their condf
ton. Call or address,
DR. HATHAWAY l. Co..
s37 St. Charles st., Masonic Temple,
Mention this paper. NO" o''''
The leader., 1898-11-09

Cheap cotton, cheap prescriptions.
Save money by taking them to
M. ID. Co.
The leader., 1898-11-09

\ piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on to affected parts is superior to any
plaster When troubled with pain
in the chest or side, or lame back,
give it trial. You are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt re-
lief which it affords. Pain Balm is al
so certain cure for rheumatism. For
sale by G. K. Grafton.
The leader., 1898-11-09
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

Nos. I and do not stop at nag stations. Nos.
- and "a stop at all stations. Trains Nos. and
s1with vestihule cars stop only at Hammond,
McComb City, Brookhaven, Hazlehurst. Crystal
Springs, Jackson and Canton, and all stations
between Canton and Water Valley. No. "a does
rot 20 north OF Memphis Tenn.
tS-Trains both ways make close connection
with all Of the I. c. branch roads.
The leader., 1898-11-09
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Onciai Proceedings of the Regular No
vember Term. 1898.
FIRST DAY.

omciaI Proceedings of the Regular No
vember Term. 1898.
FIRST DAY.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
LINCOLN COUNTY.
+. Re IL remembered, That at a regular
meeting of the Board OF Supervisors in
and for said county, begun and held at
the Court House in the Chancery
Clerks office in the city of Brookha-
ven, on Monday, the LIST day OF Nov,
1898, the following members and Off
GERS we're present, towit: w. +. Par
sons, president; J. G. Bryant, Sam A.
Brister, G. T. Montgomery and Zetus
Linton, members; r. G. Applewhite,
sheriff, and Felix May, clerk.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED:
C. f. Grafton. stationery as per bill rem
City Of Brookhavcn for water and lights. y 90
Village of Bogie Chitto, pro rata share of I
mill road taN.... -.-..--.. ....--..-.-..-- 81 %
b. I. Hobbs, quarantine posters: Si;I5; sta
tonery for ChauceTy Clerk, si575; sta
toncry for Co. Supt.'s office. sls.J0-------. &c 90
QUARANTINE.
w II. Williams. days as guard -. 10 20
W. :. Applewhte days as guard ---.--.----. 10 20
" r. G.. Watson. day as guard. , 90
c. G. Erwin. days rs guards -------.-------. u 90
w. ID. Davis. days as gllard.-..--.-.--- -. 10 %
ThoS. Newell 4 Bros, days as guards --.-- q O
W. u. ID. Mckee. days rs guard...-.----..-. IL 90
Erwin smith. days as guard II 90
Joseph Magee. 10 days as guard .-...-...-.. IL 90
Joseph Smith. 10 days as guard -.....---.. II 90
H. Linton. special committee ..-.--.-....-. 90
Neil Bue, days aS guard -.-.-s q %
ROAD ORDER.
1t is ordered, That the hands be-
longing to road No. 10 be and they are
here now required to pay over to the
contractors of said road the amount of
their communication money now due.
BRIDGE ACCOUNTS.
Joe A. Price, building bride across Myers
Creek. as per contract SS9.5S a additional
feet $500 % 10
J. VI, +. Evans building bridge across Pan
ther Creek, as per contract 10 %
COST IN CASE WHERE STATE FAILED IN
PROSECUTION.
Bartlett smith, j. F. district No. D.. Is 10
j. A. Dece constable. district No. d. % 90
II. +. Middleton constable. district No. .. % 90
w. c. Summers j. T., district No. g.. q %
PAUPER, COURT HOUSE AND JAIL ACCOUNT.
T. c. Crawford. keeping paupers -....-..... 81 50
East Union Mills, lumber for court house,
as per bill 90
Il. {. .Applewhite, feeding prisoners as
Il. c. Applewhite, repairs on coal house %
Ordered, that the Board do now
adjourn until Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock.
The leader., 1898-11-09

Cotton today is bringing from to
lac.
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ACCOUNTS ALLOWED !:

G. r. Grafton. stationery as per bill rem
dered .--.-...-..-.... -.-..-.-, ~ w
City of Rrookhavcn. for water and lights. q 20
Village of Bogie ChittO, pro rata share of
mill road tax .- .....----.---.,.--- % %
u. +. Hobbs, quarantine posters. Si.I5; sta
tionery for Chaucery Clerk, si5.75; sta -
tioncry for Co. Supt.'s office. slS.j0-----. &c %
The leader., 1898-11-09
QUARANTINE.
ROAD ORDER.

1t is ordered, That the hands be-
longing to road No. 10 be and they are
here now required to pay over to the
contractors of said road the amount of
The age-herald., 1898-07-14
LUCKY EDITOR.

From the Troy Messenger.
 w. D. Jelks, of the Eufaua Times, Is lucky old coon! He recently forced his opponent for senator out of the political field. Now the suspension of Eufaula s new daily paper is announced The Daily Sun arose in that journalistic field bright and resplendent, ran it's course and sank beyond the horizon It announced that 1t would not reappear until the fall business season opens. That time does not come to all newspapers and is, therefore, very in- defined. The suspension of the Sun as a daily leaves the field to the Times, Jelks' paper.
 As politician, Jelks is as "Schley' as a fox; as a journalist he is strong as Sampson" and the voters in his senatorial district asks, What more Dewey want to lead us to victory and give us a strong man in the senate?"
The age-herald., 1898-07-14

in blue have made quarters for greater or less time, and at every place they have been received with the warmest enthusl- ss@i Had tee camps beeS in the north it would have been Expected, of course, be- cause blue was the color in the north be- fore. But there were a few skeptics who wondered how the blue would be received in a country where gray was once the ia vorte.
 It is evident enough now. When such radical state as South Carolina and such a fiery community as Charleston welcome the Pennsylvania and the other northern soldiers and extend the Inequalities of the city and vie with each other in making the stay of the volunteers agreeable, nothing remains to be said. When the Pennsylvania soldiers sail out of Charleston harbor. pass ing the historical Fort Sumter, where the civil war had its practical beginning, IL will be a spectacle for the gaze Of the world. When they go they will carry the blessing of the mother state of the rebel- lion and such hearty assurances of sym pathy and loyal interest that there Will be no further doubt to the thorough reconstruction of the union and the unfal- terng patriotism of every section. south Carolina welcome to Pennslyania volun- teers Is enough to settle the question.