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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
A MARROW ESCAPE.
End Of an Adirondack Hunting Trip
Involving = Load of Hay
and . Fire.

THAT story" said sportsman, after
listening to a thrilling experience
which friend once had with a ruDa.
way team attached to farm wagon
reminds me of an exciting and nearly
fatal ride that had on a hay cart when
up in the Adirondacks shooting last
November.
II had been tramping about in the
mountains all day shooting cartridges
quail and all other game that came
within reach of my gun, and late in
the afternoon, when my bag was full
l came to the conclusion that | had
had fair days sport and would 60
home. But l did not realize how tired
was until started on my journey,
and the fact that l had heavy load to
carry for five miles before l reached
the farmhouse where was staying was
anything but pleasant to contemplate.
However, | had gone about a mile on
the country road when heard the
rumbling of vehicle behind me. and
on looking around saw a big wagon
loaded with hay. The driver soon
caught up to me, and, learning that he
was going a short distance from where
stayed, asked him to give me ride.
He gave me permission, stopped his
horses, and, when / had scrambled up
on top, lay down in the hay. and we
went swaying and swinging pleasantly
down the road.
II was just thinking of presenting
the old farmer with few birds, when
suddenly there was bang! My gun,
from which | had omitted to take the
cartridges, had gone off. The horses
gave a jump and the driver rolled off
his seat into the ditch, where he lay
stunned and motionless.
"Then / discovered that my gun had
set fire to the hay, and l thought it
was about time for me to jump for the
road. The horses were tearing along
the road as fast as they could run, but
crawled for the side Of the hay and
slid for the ground.
1.-THE tail of my stout hunting coat
caught on the top of sharp-pointed
standard, and there / hung to the
careening wagon that threatened to
upset and dump load of burning hay
on me at every turn in the highway.
THE fire was cracking and burning
fiercely, and l could feel the flames get
ting nearer and nearer to my legs.
Still the horses ran, and still my coat,
in spite of all the wriggling could do,
held me fast to that seething mass of
fame. My trousers began getting un-
comfortably hot, and then l observed
with horror that the tail of my coat
was on fire. The next moment the
loose cartridges in my pockets began
exploding from. the heat, and then
smelled my birds broiling."
well. you were not cremated," said
a listener. What happened next?"
II had just made up my mind that
was going to be roasted alive when the
tail of my coat burned of. and was
thrown into ditch full of water on
the roadside. Presently, when l mad
recovered my senses, got up, brushed
the mud from my clothes and resumed
my journey without stopping to see
what had become of the horses, my gun,
or the old farmer. The next morning
1 took the first train for New York,
and thus ended one Of the most exciting
shooting trips have ever had."-N. Y.
Sun,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
IrouicaI pfs.

If you kiss a miss she doesn't miss the kiss.
If man keeps cool he commands himself
and others.
If yoNwould elevate the stage put it on an
elevator.
If man can't trust himself he is apt to
trust to luck.
If you would succeed stick to your bust
ness with the glue of industry.
If man is welded 30 art he is apt to find
the dowry unsatisfactory.
If man IL unable to hold his pen his
ability to hold his tongue is useless.
If some men didn't boast of their abilities
others would never know they possessed
them.
If some people ever get to be worth their
weight in gold they will have to use a lot Of
anti-fat.-Chicago Evening News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
CLASH OVER SAMOA.
It May Lead to Serious Trouble
with Germany.
Brief History Of Our Relations with
the Samoan Islands and Our
Part In the Trlpartite
Agreement.
Especial correspondence.l

lSpeciai CorrespOnoeucel
Three great powers = the United
States, Great Britain and Germany
have for some days been on the verge
Of war over the Samoan islands,
a Pacific group whose total trade
does not exceed 100000 per year
and whose only really valuable STRAIT
egic point, Pago-Pago harbor, has been
In American possession since 1872. 1t
seems passing strange that at the close
Of the nineteenth century the three
most enlightened nations of the world
tracing back their origin to the same
stock, and each processing to walk in the
light Of true NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. quar-
rel for purely selfish reasons and
clamor for an adjustment in which the
interests of the natives are evidently
not to be considered at all.
The commercial interests represented
In the Samoan islands al the present
time seem 10 be utterly confused. Ac-
cording to the latest available statistics
there were 203 British subjects there,
100 Germans and 26 Americans. Land
holdings confirmed By the commits
sion of 1894 were: Germans, $4,000
acres; British, $4,000 acres; American,
$1,000 acres. The trade of the group is
handled principally by herman firms,
but the American shipping exceeds the
German by a comparatively large figure.
American coinage is the standard Of ex-
change. The whole commerce aggre-
gates something like 100000 annually.
of which $350.000 is exports and $250.0OO
imports. The only real Importance
which the islands can ever have to the
United States is as port of call for
shipping and naval coaling station.
The present trouble In Samoa is mere
the outgrowth of old controversies.
Soon after Weber, the great German
South Sea trader. had begun to develop
the resources of the country. the ma
tives made overtures to the German
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

met, all of the democratic members
voted unitedly and Senator Daniel was
reelected. When the legislature Of
Minnesota assembled there was re-
publican caucus, and the republicans
present decided to reflect Senator
Cushman X. Davis; and when the legis-
lature met all Of the republicans voted
that way, and Senator Davis was re-
elected. This procedure obtains in all
of the states; and the majority party
carries things in accordance with the
conclusions of the caucus.
For further example: In December,
1891. the democrats Of the national
house of Representatives met in eau
Gus in the hall of the house of repre-
sentatives. The candidates for speaker
were Mr.. Crisp, of Georgia; Mr.. Spring
er, of Illinois; Mr.. Mills, of Texas, and
Mr.. McMillin, Of Tennessee. After a
number Of ballots majority of all
present voted in favor of Mr.. Crisp.
On the following Monday, when the
house Of representatives was called to
order, every democrat in the house
voted for Mr.. Crisp. and he was elected
speaker. In another caucus. in 1893,
Il was decided to reflect Mr.. Crisp. and
all Of the democrats voted in accord
ance with the caucus determination,
and Mr.. Crisp was reelected.
When the congress convened in extra
session in March, 1897. the republicans
being in majority. there was . repub-
lican caucus which determined that all
republicans should vote for Thomas B.
Reed for speaker; and when the house
was called TO order, Mr.. Reed was elect
ed. receiving all Of the republican votes.
Thus, you see. the caucus decides what
shall be done, and all members Of each
political party obey the win Of the
majority Of their own party.
Circumstances are such that there
viii be an extra session Of congress In
March or April Of this year. The re-
publicans are in majority Of the house
Of representatives; and the caucus will
decide upon the reelection Of Mr.. Reed,
and be will again be chosen speaker.
For the drst time in six years the re-
2ublicans will hare majority Of the
senate. and they i1so will hold eau
eus- Il win Be held IN the marble
NOON. The senators do not elect Z
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

government to assume a protectorate
over the group, which were declined by
Bismarck. In 1872 Commander Meade
visited the islands and made treaty
with the native prince by which the
port of Pago-Pago was ceded to the
United States In consideration of a
friendly alliance, Samoa further agree
ing that no other nation should pos
sess similar territorial rights. The
Meade treaty was approved by Presi-
dent Grant and ratified by the senate.
j, 1879 the great German trading firm
Of Goddefroy q Sons. Hamburg house
which at the time controlled the South
Sea trade, failed; and the German gov
eminent established branches of the
German Commercial and Plantation As
ISOLATION of the South Seas at Apia and
other Samoan points. Early In the SOS
Germany. whose commercial interests
had become paramount. began to pur-
sue decidedly aggressive policy. In
November, 1884. the German consul gem
eral annexed the Islands by treaty
with the then king. who at once wrote
q letter to the queen Of England in
which he asked her 70 annex the islands
ard alleged that the Germans had COM
PEELED him to consent TO . German pro-
tectorate by threats. Great Britain.
which. like Germany. had been asked to
assume protectorate some years be-
fore, protested against Germany's ar
bitrary action and the Germans hauled
down their nag.
In 1885 local troubles at Apia. the
capital Of the islands. gave the Germans
some justification for landing q de-
tachment Of sailors and marines from a
warship. and following this warlike
act came the hoisting Of the German
nag. The United States consul pro-
tested, and when the state department
called the German foreign ONCE to task
about the action the German flag was
hauled down again.
Then came the dynastic war Of 1886
and 1887. which resulted II the present
sripartite protectorate. which has been
satisfactory neither to the siguatory
powers nor 70 the natives. In the re-
Deliion Of 1885 the United States sup
ported King Malietoa aud Germany the
rebel leader, fsmasese. The Germans
we're PREPARING to nse force 10 <stab-
nm the candidate = the fhrone-When
As'ietoa. who Was <uite : foxy citizen.
sppesied q ~. Qrecnhanm. the Amer
esa consul, asking t. United States
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
THE PASSING OF HORSES.
Will Soon Crowd Them
Out of New York and other
Large Cities.

Richard Croker smiled blandly when
asked If it was true he was at the head
many million dollar scheme to ex-
plot compressed air as motive power
in New York city.
EYES," he replied. .Your informa-
ton on that point is absolutely correct.
/ am one of the incorporators of the
New York Auto-Truck company. and
we intend to do general trucking
business in New York, Brooklyn, Jer-
sey City and the suburbs adjacent to
those cities. / think l can safely pre-
dict the doing away with the present
theories of trucking by the use of
horses.
I'VE shall give the present truckmeD
an opportunity to join our enterprise.
"In my opinion, the horse as a pet.
for pleasure driving. speeding purposes
and as play toy in general will for all
time hold a place in the affections OF
mankind, but for business purposes
the carriage of freight and passengers
he must recede before the advance of
civilization and the requirements Of
the present inventive age.
"Self-propelling vehicles will allow
the city of New York TO be one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. as
the pavement can all be asphalted.
"The carriage of coal in Greater New
York. representing an annual expendi-
ture of 81, 800, 900, is only small part
OF the enormous amount expended in
New York for the handling of freight
and goods.
Asked II the new concern would con-
duct cab system. Mr.. Croker said. as
he looked out of the Democratic club
window. and pointed at two scurrying
automobiles: "Those cabs viii not be
in 1t with those we will run with COM
pressed air. and our cabs will be noise
less, too"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

he long-haired stranger spoke rap

The long-haired stranger spoke rap
idly.
Eyes, sir, am In Washington on busi-
ness. Business of national Importance.
am here, sir, to promote an act of
simple justice. And ! will not leave
until have accomplished my purpose"
MAY ask what that purpose is 2"
inquired bystander.
you may. 1t is to secure the re-
moyal Of the national capital"
ITO what pointf"
ITO Skinneryille, sir. Skinnerville,
173 miles due west of Kansas City. on
Kiyote creek. Ny name is Skinner.
sir"
"And on what gounds, Mr.. Skinner,
do you base your extraordinary claim ?"
THE very best, sir. Now that the
government has decided to annex the
Philippines to this glorious republic,
the center of population of these Unit
ed States will be found to be at Skim
nerville, exactly at Skinnerville, SIR,
and in Skinnerville's name l make my
lawful demand that the national capi-
tai be removed thither and at oncs.r-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

In a veIIknown college an old negro
called Tim had waited on the students for
many years. He was not without his
peccsdiIloes in the way o. petty larceny,
and caught tripping on one occasion BY one
OF bis employers, he was gently rsproved.
"Ah, old fellow you are bound Tor the
DEVIL What are you going 20 do, sir, when
you get down in his regions" II dunno,
Mara 3D." answered Tim. "douten jes
keep on waitin' on de students!'--Hou
hold Wards
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
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Halls Family Pills are the best.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
there is no appeal, they claim 1t to be

there is no appeal, they claim 1t to be
legally wrong.
Whatever the outcome of the present
ENHANCEMENT may be, 1t is certain that
the treaty of 1889 needs revision. Ger
many has for some time advocated di-
vision Of the islands among the sigma
tory powers. and inasmuch as we have
entered upon a policy of imperial ex-
pansion the absorption of part of the
group might be the neatest way out OF
a difficulty to which there seems to be
no end in existing circumstances.
English press comments would indi-
cate that in case Of war between the
United States and Germany over Samoa
and such an outcome seems by no
means improbable-we can rely upon
British sympathy. but hardly upon
British cooperation. The tension be-
tween Washington and Berlin, Originate
ly brought about by London press com-
nlents accepted as gospel truth by the
American papers. has assumed q seri-
ous phase. Neither government would
put up with much buster. and % 1t
may happen that the close Of the CEN
tury may see us at war with an ancient
friend over handful Of wretched bar
barians-30. 900 all told-and an island
group which could have been divided
peacefully any time these 80 years.
But 10 the humanitarians the most
discouraging feature of this sorry BUSH
ness 10 that not one Of the signatory
powers seems to care for the natives
for whose rights they pretend to oppose
each other. The whole struggle il .
commercial one, for trade dominion
ever few beautiful but not over fertile
islands thousands Of miies from the
center Of civilization.
For the sake Of that higher humanity.
which puts true principle above buster
and brute pugnaeity. II 4 TO be hoped
that diplomacy will find way in which
TO settle peacefully, and forever. the
trouble which Il now casting shadow
over our own and other Christian landa
q. w. WEIPPIERT.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Catalogue tells how to grow 1918 bus. pei
acre az easily as 100 bushels. Largest grow
ers Of Earliest Vegetables and Farm Seeds
Earliest vegetables always pay. Salzer',
Seeds produce them weeks ahead Of Others
Coffee Berry 15c per ID. Potatoes 81 % Bbl
Cut this out and send with lac for greai
Catalogue and 10 packages Of vegetable snd
flower seed novelties to JOHN A. SALZEH
SEED COMPANY. la CROSSE, WIS. fK. /
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
More for Her Money.

81 hear that your daughter has broker
off her engagement with the count. Is it
trueg"
duke at the same figure Chicago Journal
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

He--What allowance do you think your
father ought to make us when we are mar
ried?
She-Well, think IL he makes allowance
for your faults he will be doing as much as
can be expected of bim.-Chicago Journal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

"Ts there anything grander wan q man
you can trust"
Eyes"
well, what is it?"
why, a man that doesn't ask you to
trust him."-Detroit Free Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Write today TO Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
N. Y, for FREE sample OF Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. II
aching feet. II makes New or tight shoes
easy. An instant cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell it. CSC.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Are you troubled with Tetter, Salt Rheum,
Eczema ,Ringworm or any skin diseased Tet-
terine is a sure cure; try it. Soc. at druggists,
or by mail for cash or stamps. ]. T. Shup-
trine, manufacturer, Savannah, Ga
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
A SkflIful Man.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-A western paper tells
us about tornado that struck train, and
the only man in it who wasn't hurt was the
baggage man.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Perhaps he succeeded
In checking it.-Yonkers Statesman.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

There is one attractive feature about a
war drama on the stage; no investigating
commission appears in connection.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Lathers (who is not on good terms
with his neighbor)-I've got some
pride, even II am only barber.
Snip. (the tailor) We'll. don't get too
proud. You might be tempted 70 fut
some body.-Tit-Bits
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves whooping cough
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

81 am told that he is her fifth husband"
"Say, il must be awful to man to feel that
his wife looks on him as a mere habit. =
Indianapolis Journal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Don't you think she fully appreciates
her husband. ooh. no; she loves him too
much for that. Town Topics.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

81 care not" said the capitalist, "who
makes the laws of the country, so long as
can help form the trusts Life.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Mrs. Frank Mobbs, 2l5
w. 22d St., New York, Oct %, 1894.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

To the victors belong the spols, and to
the vanquished the privilege of INDUCING
in sarcastic criticism.-Puck.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Philosophy with some men means the
love of their own wisdom.-Ram's Horn.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

aIt's al fooiixhEess to talk about any
one getting the worst Of II In the matri-
mopial game" declared the big nan
with silk bat and loud suit of
-How'sth1t7'
'slxn1tiaes = slpsye : tis.~-petroit
IToe Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Beauty may be only skin deep, but the
ugliness of those who say SO generally goes
to the backbone.-Town Topics.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Menstruation. the balance wheel Of
wonan's life, IL also the bane Of exist
ence to many because It means d tim Of
great suffering.
While no woman IL entirely free from
periodical pain, it does not seem to have
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08
THE MARKETS.

The most of mans contentment is due to
bis ignorance.-Chicago Daily News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

s.Swiggs has invented another kind
Of metal street car fender"
"What Is itr'
@He wears It over his knees to keep
people from stepping on his 3oes-"->
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

been ma
lures plan II
that women n
otherwise J
healthy
should suffer
% severely.
Lydia e. Pink
hams vege-
table Com C
pound Is e
the most q
thorough fe-
male regula-
tor known to
medical sci
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Bszzards never study etiquette. -RAm's
Horn.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1899-02-08

Some people put on airs while others
merely whistle Chicago Daily News.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-02-14

ju6 Der 9amarons anoeutet, bat Der
Sottor feline psItersn DISQUALIFICATION.
/ ,6rsuen Sic Iih. &ihuro pieoersu,
iebsn?" iraSt Yruop. als lie Siabellas
SOiletts p%Ollsnoet.
Run ia freilid. obluObl mfrs it's.
ais isnnte ih lbn nidt msbr. Die
Sabre. Die iusmiihen UerflOisn. lailsu
Mlles t%raumbait sri1einsn. ib srinnere
MIDI ieiusr tauml.
.Spnoerbar. Sic batten i'm oils
Gino bod berSlid lieb."
.@laublt Oh ,pObl, YrubD, baB bic
Graptbeit MIDI msiner Sinberseit ent.
fremoeu fOnnte? mir III. ais beainne
ih bon Neucm al lebsn, su bsntsn.
uno Die Nnosrn mulisn sbsnIals aujs
Nsue nit mir b%e9innen."
Sod Snt:l Su9o uno Die alts
Prpop nidt." fra0t bic lsiis liebooae
! Stimme pss alien Ssrrn.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1899-02-14

telit elmer Wialdlne ;erlest.. Dte Ayias
id)ine wirb bon einem Sunsen beoient
uno serlest einen 60piinoisen, StoB
Butter innerhalb BON feds Winuten
in 1850 einselne Stiidden pon Der
@r0Be, ipie Der M%eiiaurateur lie nit
ieoer Oiublseit @ieruirt. Sn Dem ieinen
Neiiaurant, mo ieoes einselne Stiidten
seltoden uno uermittelIt elmer siers
liGen Jurm sepreBt miro. beiddftist
Die Nrbeit, weldle Die Miaifiue iuuers
halb bon ied)s Wiinuteu e~rleoist, eiuen
Wiann ben 9anien Gag.
Cine mbeiteriparence Grfinbung in
ben mooerneu 9iidleu beliebt in Der
Maidiue gum Sfuiiels, 2eller, uno
2aiisu'9isinigsn. 0isielbe reiuist
nid)t MIR Die 100 ooer mebr Stide. Die
auf einmal in Die Mlaldiue segeben
weroen f6unen, ionSeru trodnet biea
ielben aud innerbalb BON mr. wenigen
GefrnSeu uuo sluar nit perminoerter
@siabr fir bas bantirte Hor;ellan.