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Caught Dcfrauding His Creditors.

BRooKHAvEN, Aug. 3.-About two
months ago G. J. s. Mccoy, doing a
general mercantile business at Bogue
Chitto, made n voluntary assignment
in bankruptcy. His liabilities were
over $4,000, and visible assets, includ-
ing accounts, about 5000. Nearly or
quite all of this Indebtedness had been
contracted since Jan. 1. There we're
several circumstances which gave the
assignment "fishy" appearance. After
Mccoy assigned he offered to settle
with his creditors at twenty-five cents
on the dollar, but this was refused.
During the last two days there have
been sensational developments in ref
erence to the failure. Attorneys Nc
Nair, Brady and Jones, each of whom
represented some of McCoy's creditors,
discovered few days ago that John III.
Albritton, farmer living near Bogue
Chitto, was shipping boxed goods in
his own name from Boguue Chitto,
Norfield and Summit to Memphis. 1t
was also learned through countryman
who lives near Bogue Chitto that a
quantity of merchandise from McCoy's
store had been hauled out and secreted
in Albritton's house and another lot in
the house of farmer named Joseph
Sasser, Jr. The United States marshal
was apprised of the situation, and yes
terday sent down Deputy United States
Marshal Edwards, who searched Sas-
sers house and discovered six wagon
loads of staple merchandise concealed
there. These goods are now in the
custody of Trustee r. d. Lanier of this
place. Mccoy has so far eluded arrest.
He is liable to criminal prosecution
under the United States statutes. He
is still seekinga compromise with cred
itors through his attorneys, Cassidy d
Cassidy, of Brookhaven. So far this
has been refused. Albritton, who is
also liable to two years in the Federal
penitentiary, has been arrested. Pres
ton & Stauffer, S. & J. Katz q Co, A.
Lehman & Co., B. j. Wolfe & Co., Wolf,
Marks & Co., Max Frenkel, Cohn, We'll
& Co., l. Rosenberger & Sons, Stauffer,
Eshleman & Co., Smith Bros. d Co.,
and number of other New Orleans
firms are among McCoy's creditors in
sums varying in amount from 500 to
$500. Mccoy came to Bogue Chitto
from North Mississippi about two years
ago.-Times- Democrat SDecidl.
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man may have nerve of steel and heart
as tender as mothers.
OF all the specialists in the world, there
probably are not two that have as wide an
experience in the treatment of women's
diseases as DIR. X. V. Pierce, chief consult
ing physician to the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute at Buffalo, n. Y. With
the assistance of his staff of able physi-
clans, he has prescribed, in the past thirty
years, for many thousands of women. DR.
Pierce is pre-eminently a sympathetic ply
stefan. Perhaps more than any other man
in the profession he realizes the hardships
of woman's work, and the disadvantages
under which she 1abors because of the
weak, delicate and susceptible structure OF
the feminine organism. His immense prac-
tice in diseases peculiar to women forced
upon MS recognition the fact that women
would never take the proper care of their
health, so long as that care required the
repugnant examinations I" and local
treatments " insisted upon by nearly all
physicians. After years of study he invent
ed a remedy now known as DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription that is an absolute
and unfailing cure for the most complicated
and obstinate cases of diseases peculiar to
women. This wonderful medicine cures in
the privacy of the home, and does away
with the necessity for obnoxious local
treatment" II imparts health. strength,
vigor and elasticity to the organs distinctly
feminine and fits for wifehood and mother
hood.
In paper covers, 81 one-cent stamps; cloth
binding, 10 cents extra DR.. Pierce's Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser. Address d..
r v. Piefee, Buffalo, N. Y.
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THE FIRST BALE.
Farmer George W. Magee. of Biountviiie
Again Captures McGrath's Prize
Of $4,000 In Gold.

J. c. Msgee, of Oak Vale, n Close Second.
The first bale of cotton of the crop
of 1899 was brought to town early yes
terday morning by Mr.. G. w. Magee,
of Blountville, the farmer who mar
keted the first bale last year and cap
tured McGrath Il Sons annual prize
of $1,000 in gold. The new bale
brought in yesterday was 10 days ear
lier than the first bale last season,
weighed 465 pounds and classed as
strict middling. 1t was bought by
McGrath & Sons for 6 cents per pound
and shipped to Julius Weis & Co.,
New Orleans, Mr.. Magee receiving also,
as last year, McGrath & Sons prize of
5000 in gold. The first bale last sea
son was brought in August 18th,
weighed 40 pounds, classed as mid
ding and sold for 81 cents.
Mr.. Magee called on THE LEADER af-
ter he had sold his cotton to settle his
subscription, as is his custom, and was
naturally much elated over his Sec
ond triumph in capturing the gold
premium. He informed us that he
picked over 8 acres to get the cotton to
make this bale. Three or four hun
dred pounds were picked yesterday
forenoon, then it was all ginned and
packed, and he started to Brookhaven
with it late in the afternoon, driving a
good portion of the night. He says he
has 80 acres in cotton altogether and
that his prospects are much better
than at this time last season.
THE SECOND BALE.
About four hours after Mr.. G.. w.
Magee got to town, his nephew, J. c.
Magee, of Oak Vale, Lawrence county,
drove in with the second bale. 1t
weighed 4S0 pounds, classed the same
as the first bale and was bought by
McGrath and Sons at the same price.
Mr.. Magee, Jr., was awarded McGrath
& Sons second premium, fine suit of
clothes.
1t is a coincidence worthy of men
ton that the two first bales were
brought in on the same day last year,
and that Farmer G. W. Magee distanc-
ed his closest competitor then only a
few hours.
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Rev. j. B. Harrington, of Clinton,
will assist Rev. r. j. Boone in the an
nual protracted meeting at Union Hall,
which begins next Saturday. Mr.. Har-
rington is one of the most eloquent
and brilliant young ministers of the
Baptist denomination in this State. 1t
was he who, as the representative of
Mississippi College, won the $500
medal at the inter collegiate oratorical
contest held at Natchez last winter be-
tween chosen representatives of all the
male colleges in the State, and Pastor
Boone and the Union Hall church will
doubtless have occasion for much graf
ification at having secured his services
at their meeting.
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The University of Alabama

Advertises in another column. No In
stitution in the country offers equal
facilities for so small an outlay. More
over, University Alumni are and are to
be leading men in all walks of life.
Equal strength acquired elsewhere or
in an institution of less prestige would
be far less valuable in a practical
sense. No epidemic of any kind ever
visited the University.
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COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.


Will Meet in Broohavcn August 10 Names
of Delegates.
The Lincoln County Democratic
Convention will meet in Brookhaven
on Saturday, August 10th, the dele
gates composing it having been chosen
at the second primary election, July
14th. This convention will elect dele
gates to the State convention, which
meets August %, and will elect new
executive comittee. Following are the
delegates
Brookhaven- w. McGrath, r. r.
Scherck, T. Brady, J. H. Johnson, w.
H. Seavey, \. G.. McNair, w. F. Parsons,
Henry Lewenthal, c. E. Grafton, z. D..
Davis
Montgomery G.. Il. Douglass, A. G..
Davis, j. w. Covington, Isaac Smith.
Goodwater- j. c. FUR, j. w. White,
d. G.. Newton.
Fair River w. w. KEGS, G. w. Ivy,
H. II. Summers
McClendon w. G. Price, W. G. Sum
mers, l.. l.. Connerly, J. H. Carlisle,
Robt. Criscoe.
Pine Grove j. w. Brent, V. " Busby,
w. J. Hodges, H. f. Price, w. W. Hall.
Bogue Chitto K. Q. Easterling, E.
Fl. Easterling, c. Fl. Trotter, V. B.
Martin.
Arlington j. f. Carruth, J. +. Den
man, j. II. Albritton.
Gum Grove Nc d. Ferguson, J. B.
Mills, II. A. Smith.
Yaughan's 81. H. Smith, E. Smith,
l.. Blue, Jr., B. p. Smith.
Caseyville J. F. Watson, B. X. Davis,
w. l.. Erwin.
Red Star r. +. Smith, r. f. SaXton,
O. N. Arlington.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN.
coin COUNTY.
COUNTY Sr.T.-Brookbayen

COUNTY SEAT.-BrOokhaven.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Meets the first Mondays in
May and November. Robt. Powell, Judge,
Canton; y. 7. Oliver. Clerk, Brookhayen.
CHANCERY CoURT-Meets the third Mondays
In February and September. ii. c. Conn, Chan
ceilor, Hazlehurst; Felix May, Clerk, Brook
haven.
SUPERVISORS CoURT-Meets the first Mon
day in every month MemberS-District No. l.,
W. +. Parsons, President, Brookhaven; Dis
trict No. ., J. c. Bryant, Wesson; District No. 3,
Sam A. Brister Bogue Chitto; District No. 4,
G. 7. Montgomery, summit; District No. 8,
Zetus Linton. Brookhayen.
SHERIFF-Robt c. Applewhite. Brookhaven.
observation-disclosures Buie CaSeyyille.
ASSESSOR. {. Cosnahan, WesSon.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATIoN-Edga
Green. Brookhaven.
SURvEYoR-A. j. Maxey. Bogue ChittO.
CORONER AND RANGER-R. Il. Phillips,
Brookhaven.
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To the Public.

| understand that it is being
circulated that Mrs. Sallic Bufkin
and myself have signed petition
asking the pardon of Prcntiss
Easterling and Jim King, the as
sassins of her husband and my
brother. The circulated report
is false and untrue. | believe
that all criminals should suffer
for crimes committed by them.
Eastcrling and King arc undergo
ing light punishment and ought
to serve out their sentence.
II. K. BUFkIN.
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OFFICIAL CITY DIRECTORY.

MAYOR. h. Daughtry.
ALDERMEN-First Ward. C.. Il. Perkins: Sec
Ond Ward. w. ii. Seayey Third Ward. A. COIN;
Fourth Ward, A. +. Moreton; City-at-Large.
Chas. Schnorrenberg.
TREAsURER-Chas +. Heuck.
CLERK-W. III. Seayey.
MARSHAL, TAX COLLECTOR and STREET
COMMIsSIONER-A. Hurst.
CITY ATTORNEYs-Chrisman a. Brennan.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen hold regu-
lar meetings the first Tuesday evening in every
month.
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Petition for Pardon.
To the Hon. A. j. McLaurin. Governor OF
e LII. II. L.

To the Hon. A. j. McLaurin, Governor OF the
state of Mississippi:
The undersigned citizens of Lincoln county,
respectfully request your EXceency to grant
pardon to Aaron Lotion, who is now undergoing
life sentence in the penitentiary, on the charge
of having killed in the year 1891, one Kirby
Smit h, in this county. On the statement OF l.of-
ton he was juStiiable in killing Smith. Lotion
has lived in this county for IA number of years
and always bore the reputation of being a law
abiding and peaceabe citizen. We believe he
has suffered sufficiently for what he did. His
wife is dead and he has five small helpless child
rem who are dependent on the charity of friends.
They are in absolute need of his help.
Signed 7. j. CASSIDY.
:. \. STORM.
Aug. 9-5w. And others.
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You assume no risk when you buy
Chamberlains Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. G. Il. Grafton,
Druggist, will refund your money If
you are not satisfied after using it. 1t
is everywhere admitted to be the most
successful remedy in use for. bowel
complaints and the only one that never
fails. It is pleasant, safe and reliable.
Sold by G. e. Grafton, Druggist.
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UNIVERSITY of ALABAMA,

University p. o., Tuscaloosa CO., Alabama.
Fine Equipment-Able Faculty Flex-
ible Courses Healthful Locality
Beautiful Site.
Expenses very low. Fall Term opens
October 4. 1899. Send for catalogue.
JAS. X. POWERS, President.
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4 Mother Tells How She Saved Her Lit
tie Daughters Life.

a Mother Tells How She Saved Her Lit
tie Daughters Life.
am mother of eight children and
have had a great deal of experience
with medicines. Last summer my lit
tie daughter had the dysentery in it's
worst form. We thought she would
die. I tried everything l could think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. saw by an advertisement in
our paper that Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy was
highly recommended and sent and got
a bottle at once. 1t proved to be one
of the very best medicines we ever had
in the house. 1t saved my little daugh-
ter's life. | am anxious for every
mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had l known it at first
it would have saved me great deal of
anxiety and my little daughter much
suffering Yours truly, Mrs. GEO. F.
BURDIcK Liberty, r. l. For sale by
c. E. Grafton, Druggist.
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NOTICE.

tesire to say to the citizens of Brookhaven
anu pubic generally that have Just opened in
the repair OF Watches, Jewelry. Guns, etc. In
laft L am prepared to do ali kinds OF delicate
work; Such as covering aud repairing Umbrellas
anu faraso,s Musical Instruments ETC. III am
favored with your patronage | Shall guarantees
ialthiul and reasonable charges and satisfae-
ION. also carry along "A small line Of Millions
RATED ware aud line Roll Plate Iewelry.
Respectfully,
G.. W. MILLS.
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Tulane University of Louisiana,
NEW ORLEANS.

College of Arts and Sciences.
Classical, Literary, Latin Scientific
and Scientific Courses.
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Su-
gar and Architectural Engineering.
I'll. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College
for Young Women, with Art and
Boarding Departments.
Fall term of above opens October 2nd.
Law Department opens Nov. 18th.
Medical Department opens Oct 18th.
For special or general catalogs address
VIM. O. ROGERS, Secretary.
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To the Churches of the Fair River As
sOeiatiOn.


This is to remind you that the regu-
lar meeting of our Association this year
will be nearly month earlier than
heretofore and that the body will con
vene with the Monticello church Fri
day before the 4th Sabbath in Septem-
Der. This will necessitate the closing
of annual reports and the election of
messengers a month earlier than usual
The churches composing the Associa-
ton and all corresponding bodies are
requested to govern themselves &C
cordingly. Our beloved brother E. p
Douglass, clerk of the Association, hav-
ing died since last meeting, his son,
brother Geo. T. Douglass, has been re-
quested to act as clerk pro tenn and
supply all churches with necessary
blank letters for making their reports.
Let all the churches be represented
God grant that we may have good
meeting. j. J. GREEN,
Moderator.
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Nothing so thoroughly removes the malarial
germ from the system as Prickly Ash Bitters.
1t gives life and action to the torpid liver.
strengthens and assists the kidneys to proper
ly cleanse the blood, gives tone to the stomach,
purifes the bowels, and promotes good ar-
petite, yigor and cheerfulness. Sold by c. Z.
Grafton.
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orr late war with Spain, diarrhoea waa
Que of the most troublesome diseases
the army had to contend with. In
many instances it became chronic and
the old soldiers still suffer from it.
Greene Co., Pa, is one of these. He
uses Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never
found anything that would give him
such quick relief 1t is for sale by c.
r. Grafton, Druggist.
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A. NJ. MCMILLAN.
Attorney At Law,
BRoOKHAVEk, MISS.
Contest Notice.

Il 4 APARTMENT or THE INTERIOR, United
~ states Land Office, Jackson, Miss. July
20. iS99.-A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Ferdinand f. Smith,
contestant. against the homestead entry NJ ~ ,.
30, made December 18th. 1893. for the sWi, of
sw' Of section u. township north range G
east. by Nathan G.. Welch, coniestee in which
II IS alleged that the said Nathan c. " elch has
totally abandoned the land described in his said
entry that he has changed hi residences there.
from for more than six months Immediately
preceding this datr, and that he did not in any
manner comply with the law requiring five wears
Residence and cultivation before abandoning
said land. that bis absence WAS not and Is moi
caused by any service In the army or nayy of
the nited States, and after dllgeut search and
INQUIRY MS poStoifce address and whereabouts
cannot be ascertained. aud it is believed that he
mas left the county and state. and is non resi-
dent OF THIS state ard IL is prayed that publica-
ton NOTICE IN the case therefore issue Said par-
ties are hereby notified to appear. respond and
oher evidence touching said allegation at no
o'clock a. m. on September nth. 1s.r. before Fe-
Tx May. ehaneery clerk and special commission
er herein. at his Office in BrOokhayen Miss
and that hnal hearing viii be held at 10 O'clock
a. m. on september 25lh. 1899. before the Regis
ter and Receiver at the United States land Office
in jackson. Miss. '''''o
The said contestant having In a proper atji-
dayit, MED February md, 1899. set forth facts
when SNOW that after due diligence personal
service OF this notice can not he made IL l. here
ny ordered and directed that such notice he
gwen by que aud proper publication.
JAMES HILL. Re.i,ter.
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Residence for Sale.

Inc wei known residence of Mrs NJ. L.. Siriek-
,aiu, bn.ookhafen, located on Church street he
smSeh ntwofth Cole re and the Graded Public
school. IL has six rooms and four fire places.
"a good repair, with large yard aud two extra
,,'n attached. lt Is offered for sale because
tne owner has made her home Ia Texas.
Aiso $50 acres OF nnlmproyed land with an ever
iuinlng creek half mile through it, This land
opposite the town OF Bogle Chitto'
). W. BENNETT. Brookhayen, Miss.
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| have "a Phaeton, good as new: also
four second hand buggies which will
sell cheap. Call and see them at my
shop. CHAs. HoLLENBECK.
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Mary E. Curtis, Greer, Miss, writes:
DR.. M. \. Simmons Liver Medicine
cured me of Sick Headache % years
ago. Think it the best Liver Regula-
tor made. Cannot get along without
it. have no use for Black Draught at
~
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To Whom 1t May Concern.

Rev l. H, Anding is assisting Elder
j. J. Green in meeting at Macedonia.
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BRADFIE0'S
female ReANLaf0r

which is the true cure provided
by Nature for all female troubles. 1t
is the formula of physician of the
highest standing, who devoted his
whole life to the study of the dis
tinct ailments peculiar to Our moth
ers, wives and daughters. 1t is made
of soothing, healing, strengthening
herbs and vegetables, which have
been provided by kindly Nature to
cure irregularity in the menses, Leu.
corrhea, Falling of the Womb, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Headache and Backache.
In fairness to herself and to Brad
fields Female Regulator, every
suffering woman ought to give it a
trial. A large 81 bottle will do a
wonderful amount of good. Sold by
druggists.
Send for nicely illustrated free book the subject.
The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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TRY 1T

Women suffer-
ing from female
,trou bl e S and
weakness, and
from irregular
or painful men.
ses, ought not
Ito lose hope if
doctors cannot
help them. Ply
sicians are so
busy with other
diseases tina t
they do not TIN
derstand fully
the peculiar all
ments and the
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0RN-OUT
WOMEN

81 svomen are
dyes. Some are
ling, some are
ruifiing. Some
women drudge for
tn e m $ c I've s,
some for their
family. TIL cir
routine is end
Z less; no matter
! how i'll they feel
they work.
Women never
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RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
COrNa North fnAIIYl

Nos. and do not stop at nag stations. Nos.
u and "a stop at all stations Trains Nos. and
3 with vestibule 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
lot 20 north OF Memphis Tenn.
e-Trains both ways make close connection
with all Of the I. c. branch roads.
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The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga
Arizona republican., 1899-07-05

official business imperativaly demand ed of the clerical force of this office, it is ordered that hereafter all clerks net chiefs of divisions will decline to furnish any information, unless So in structed by their respective chiefs or by one of the officers on duty in the adjutant generals office CT by the sec retary or assistant secretary of war.
 Chiefs of divisions will exe:c.se their best judgment in furnishing per sons not employees of the office with any information, and under no cir cumstances will newspaper reporters bs furnished with any data except when authorized by an officer of the adjUtant generals office or by the sec- retary or assistant secretary of war
 Although not so stated, 1t is under stood that this prohibitory order is due to recent public disclosures con cerning the purposes of the admins tration in regard to the raising of volunteers for. service in the Philip Tines. Plans to that end were being conducted With great secrecy, and it was not intended that they should be- come known for the present, or at least until th=y had progressed farther toward execution.
Arizona republican., 1899-07-05
AIN APPEAL FOR AID
For Sufferers by inc Flood of inc BraZoS.

St. Louis, Mo, July A special to the Post-Dispatch from Austin. Texas, says: Governor Savers received the following telegram from a number Of prominent citizens of BrOokshire, small town in Walter county on the Brazos river, about thirty miles from Houston: Hundreds of people are here With everything swept away by flood, and have not a mouthful to eot and no shelter. Unless food is sent at once starvation is inevitable and to you as governor of Texas, we appeal for immediate aid and food"
 Governor Savers immediately re- piled by wiring the mayors of Hous- ton, Galveston and San Antonio as fol- lows: Am just advised that hun dreds of people are suffering at Brook shire for want of food. Have no public funds at my disposal. Please call on the people Of your city to assist"
Arizona republican., 1899-07-05
DREYFUS CONDITION
Regarded by His CunSei as Proof
 Of His InnoC9nCe.

Rennes, July 4.-Maitre Labori paid another visit to Capt. Dreyfus this morning. He found the prisoner to be in even better spirits than yester- day and in resistance which Dreyfus has shown to the frigihtful blow he suffered in judgment of court martial and his terrible existence on Devils island, combined with the marvellous recuperatiOn of physical and mental strength since he left Cayenne. Maitre Labori saw the strongest proofs of his innocence. Counsel was almost joyful in appearance on leaving mill tary prison today. and beyond doubt, his interviews with Dreyfus have giv- en him q most favorable impression respecting the outcome of the court martial Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and this morning in studying documents relating to the EsterhaZy and Zola trials.
 Maitre Labori during this mornings conference, explained to him obscure points DreyfuS was naturally aston ished at many incidents and at the attitude of various persons since his deportation Madam and Mathieu Dreyfus are to see the prisoner this aftennOOn when NLaitre LabOri will again see the prisoner.
Arizona republican., 1899-07-05
YESTERDAYS GAMES.

Chicago: Morning game, St Louis vs- Chicago, postponed on account of rain
 Baltimore: Morning game, Boston 1, Baltimore ?.
 Philadelphia: Morning game, Brooklyn ', Philadelphia 10.
 Cincinnati9 Louisville ,, Cincin- nati G.
 New York: Morning game, New York ?. Washington 5.
 Fittsburg: Pittsburg 4. Cleveland 3.
 Cincinnati: Afternoon game, Cincin- nati g, Louisville G.
 Chicago: For first time in history of Chicago National League club, both of Fourth of July baseball games were postponed today on accCUr: of min.
 Pittsburg: Afternoon game, BaIti- more ,, Boston f.
 New York: Afternoon game, New York 0, Washington ?.
 Philadelphia: Afternoon game, Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia g.
Arizona republican., 1899-07-05
NICE TALK TO FINNS.

St Petersburg, July 4.-While re- fusing to receive the Finnish deputa- tiOn, the Car issued q rescript de- claring that when he ascended the throne, he took up the sacred duty of watching over the welfare of all the people Urder the Russian sceptre. and Deemed it well to preserve to Fin land the special fabric of internal leg islation conferred on it by my mighty forefathers"
 Ills Majesty then expressed tine hope that the Loyal devotion Of the Films would be proved to the satis- faction of their governor general