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The leader., 1900-01-24

JUDGE POWELL RE-APPOINTED
The first judicial appointment made
by Gov. Longino was that of Judge
Robt. Powell to succeed himselfa as Cir
cult Judge of this Judicial District. his
term having expired on the 18th inst.
For this act the new Governor will re
ceive the hearty thanks and renewed
confidence of all law-lOving citizens of
the State and district. The Jackson
correspondent of the \. O. Picaynne
well says it was a proper recognition of
an able administration of just and
fearless Judge. a lawyer of ability. a
gentleman of splendid courage, loyal
and devoted Mississippian. Judge Pow
ell has adorned the ermine and placed
his administration beyond criticism.
He has ever stood for the strict en-
forcement of the law. and has not hes
itated to reprobate mob violence and
appealed to grand juries to do their
duty without fear, favor or affection
His utterances against the mob have
been bold, incisive, and his deep earn
estness has not failed to leave an i'm
preston for good upon the thoughtful
citizenship of Mississippi.
Judge Powell was indorsed for re
appointment almost. if not quite unan-
imously by the bar of his entire judi
cial district, which is composed of Mad
ison, Yazoo, Kinds, Copiah and Lin
coin.
The leader., 1900-01-24
PROTEST AGAINST JUDGE No
LAURIN'!S RE-4PPOINTMENT.

IhOI ESI AGAINST 81 DGE NJ
LAURIN'S DISAPPOINTMENT.
\ delegation. composed of Mr.. John
Nc. c. Martin. Mr.. Z. S. Drake and Mr.
Marcus Kaufman, of Port Gibson
Judge H. F. Simrall, NJ. Dabney, S. NJ
L.W. Magruder, J. G. Bryson and Johr
Brunini, of Vicksburg. called on Gov
ernor Longino on the 18th inst. anC
had an interview lasting three hours
in which they filed a written profess
and charges against Judge w. K. Nc
Laurin, of Vicksburg, and asking OF
the governor that he would not reap
point him judge of the 9th judicia
district. Lack of learning in his pro
fession unfair and partial rulings OF
the bench failure to hold his courts
according to law the use of his office
for political purposes and to further
his own personal ends; intemperat'
habits which have become a public
scandal, and the engaging in duel il
1856 prohibited by the ole
and new Constitutions the rea
sons assigned for the protest.
The committee presented petitions
signed by over two thirds of the bar OF
the district in number, and by more
than that percentage of business men
favoring the appointment of either
Major L. W. Magruder or Hon H. G
McCabe, of Vicksburg, to succeed
Judge McLaurin. 1t is stated Cover
nor Longino gave the committee mos
marked attention and patient hearing
and manifested great interest in wha
they said.
1t will be remembered that it was
Judge McLaurin against whom the
specific charges of drunkenness il
office were made by Mr.. Glover before
the Legislature during the session OF
1898, and that an investigation was
choked off at that time by the McLauriI
influence in that body. With the new
Governor as the investigating commit
tee of one, the charges are not likely
this time to escape the closest scrutiny
and fair and just judgment.
The leader., 1900-01-24
THE GOVERNORS INAUGURAL

THE GOVERNORS INAUGURAL
The LEADER lays before its readers
today the full text of Gov. Longino's
inaugural address, delivered last Tues.
day on the occasion of his being for.
mslly inducted into office. 1t is worthy
of being carefully read and inwardly
digested by every citizen of Mississip.
pi Knowing the man as we did, the
address is just what we confidently ex.
pected from Gov. Longino. 1t is frank
courageous and progressive in spirit
practical and statesmanlike in grasp
There is not a sentence of the dema.
gogue or time server in the whole doe
ument. All of the recommendations
made by the Governor are most oppor-
tune and deserving of favorable consid-
Grafton. His recommendations on the
subject of new State Capitol. State
primary election law, improving the
public highways, liberal policy toward
capital seeking investment, suppress
sion of mob violence and just and
equitable distribution of the public
school funds are all especially timely.
What he says about the growing evil of
mob violence is not one whit over
drawn, and the remedy he suggests is
the best and most practical yet pro
posed. His protest against the effort
of certain preiudiced and unwise
political agitators to secure division
of the public school fund on race lines
are brave and timely words which do
credit alike to the Governors head and
heart. 1t is sincerely hoped the Legis-
lature will rise to the height of the oc-
casion and its duty in the premises
and enact all Of the Governors recon-
into law.
The tone and subject matter of this
address give assurance that a man is
once more at the helm of State, and it
will give new inspiration to patriotic
Mississippians everywhere to move for
ward with proud, up lifted heads and
hearts buoyant with hope For our
part, we thank God from the bottom of
our heart for such a Governor and take
fresh courage.
The leader., 1900-01-24
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The leader., 1900-01-24

AS a result of dissensions among Of
ncers of the Fourth Kentucky Infant
Fy, U. s. ", ex-Congressman David G..
Colson, of Middlesboro, KY, shot and
killed three prominent Kentuckians
and probably fatally wounded fourth
in Frankfort hotel lobby, Col. Colson
himself having his arm shattered in the
melee. A feud had sprung up between
Col. Colson and Lieut.. Scott while the
troops were at Admission, Ala, the
trouble at that time eliminating in the
serious wounding of the former by the
latter. Shortly after, the regiment was
disbanded on account of the feud, and
charges and counter charges made
against each other by the officers at
"Washington." Since that time the
parties had not met until the day of
bloodshed last week. Scott was a
young lawyer and a nephew of ex-Gov.
Bradley and the other two slain were
prominent and wealthy; the wounded
man, Capt. Golden, being one of the
best known lawyers in the State. Both
Colson and Scott were considered dead
game. Colson was committed to Jail,
after surrendsring himself, and claim
ed that be acted in self defense, believ-
ing that the three men were attacking
him. This is not borne out by the
published evidence, the victims seem
ing to have been innocent bystanders
in the principal hostelry Of the city
who're 500 guests were being entertain
ed aud where the rooms were filled
With politicians and others interested
0thn 0otssts for State officers before
- Ld1hlAthss.
The leader., 1900-01-24

The BROOKHAvEN LEADER notes that
the name of r. H. Henry, editor of the
Clarion Ledger is being favorably dis
cussed as a candidate for Congress from
this district. THE LEADER also mentions
his long, unfaltering and aggressive
devotion to the Democratic party and
democratic principle. If Mr.. Henry de-
cides to enter the race he will find
many friends in Copiah who will come
to his Hazlehurst Courier.
The leader., 1900-01-24

The Jackson Evening News says Gov
Longino and family are guests for the
time being of Hon. e. S. Wilson and
wife, where they will continue until
such time as it is convenient for them
to occupy thelmansion. AS is quite
we'll known, Mr.. Wilson, who is the tai
ented and progressive editor of the
Picayune's Missippi Bureau, and Gov
Longino are brothers in-law, each hav-
ing married daughter of Hon. Jas. M
Buckley, formerly of Brookhaven.
The leader., 1900-01-24

THE LEADER office was the recipient,
last week, of the Picayune's handsome
calendar and Notable Events of 1902
Both are valuable acquisitions to any
Office, but the "Notable Events" is par
tioularly so on account of the large
amount of solid information in the
shape of the many interesting events
OF 1899 chronologically arranged there
on
The leader., 1900-01-24

Women and children are now being
killed at Eafeking and Gen Gatacre
has warned the Boer commandant that
if the women are not removed they
must take their chances. The women's
''laager" was shslled, a little girl killed
and several children wounded. And this
is war is carried on by one of the two
greatest Christian nations! No won
der the "unspeakable Turk" turns up
his nose in disdain.
The leader., 1900-01-24

Lieut.. Ward Cheney, of Connecticut
who died of wounds received in the
Philippines, was graduate of Yale in
the class of '96 and was on the staff of
the Hartford Courant when he enlist
ed in'98. He laughingly remarked that
he had better write his own obituary
before going, which he did, and the
same has been published. 1t filled
twenty y-six lines and was modestly
written.
The leader., 1900-01-24
For Sale.

$50 acres of good land for $500. This farm /,
known as the X. p. Clark place and is situated
on Big Creek. eight miles southwest Of Brook
haven, Miss. Good house, good water, plenty
of timber, etc. A BARGAIN. For particulars
apply to VI. w. May, Chancery Clerks office
BroOkhaven, or write to y. l.. Clark, Spring
town, Texas.
The leader., 1900-01-24

The BRooKHAvEN LEADER thinks
Hon. r. HI. Henry, editor of the Clarion
Ledger, a suitable man to represent
the Seventh District in the next Con
gress. We have no doubt but that he
would make a good Congressman.
Wesson Enterprise.
The leader., 1900-01-24

A monster mass meeting was held in
Washington City Sunday night to give
vent to American sympathy for the
Beers. The meeting was addressed by
Senators Mason, of Illinois. Allen. of
Nebraska, Representative Bailey, OF
Texas, and others. Congressman Sui
zer, of New York, presided.
The leader., 1900-01-24

A New Orleans man, c. j. Dick by
name, has discovered a process and Sc
cured letters patent, for the exporta-
tion of bananas to Europe By his
process the fruit can be kept, delight
full in flavor and natural in color for a
period of thirty days.
The leader., 1900-01-24

Two new attractions at the Paris Elk
position will be the reproduction OF
Vesuvius and an exhibition of the
largest diamond ever found in the Kim
berley mines. The stone is insured foI
s2, 600, 600 and will be exposed in case
guarded by four soldiers
The leader., 1900-01-24

Mr.. J. j. Conan, who served under,
Gov. Stone and Gov. McLaurin as pri-
vate Secretary. has been retained by
Gov. Longino in that position. Capt.
W. Fl. Butler, of Lawrence, has been
appointed by the Governor as assistant
private secretary.
The leader., 1900-01-24

In attempting to discredit what Gov.
Longino says about the alarming prev
alence Of mob law, the Clarion Ledger
aiscredits itself. The situation de
nands something far more potential
than mere "regrets."
The leader., 1900-01-24
Money to Loan.

We have made arrangements with brokers In
New York City through whom we are able tc
place loans secured by first mortgage on i'm
proved farms for five years time, payable In In
stalments. at the rate of loper cent interest pei
annum.
If you want cheap money. come in at once as
The supply Is limited.
K. p. WILLING, JR., Haziehurst.
p. z. JONES, Brookhayen.
The leader., 1900-01-24

The Hazlehurst Courier says Chan
cellor Conn is being favorably men
toned by his friends for Congress from
this district.
The leader., 1900-01-24

Influenza has caused the death rate
in London to run up to 81 to the 1000
inhabitants.
The leader., 1900-01-24
TEXTILE SCHOOL.

IEAIlLE SC HOOL.
beg to add my cordial approval of
the recommendation made by my pred
ecessor Governor McLaurin, for the
establishment of school of technics
in connection with the Agricultural
| College at Starkville. Judging from
the liberal subscription of funds and
great number of charters recently OBJ
talned for the incorporation of new
cotton mills and other manufacturing
enterprises in the State, it is to be con
cluded that Mississippi has today the
most hopeful industrial outlook in her
history. As Mississippi has been in
the past the great Southern pioneer of
political and social reforms, now let
her he among the first of the States in
the South to test and prove the wisdom
of this State industrial educational
scheme
Mr.. \. +. Thompson, secretary of the
Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. in a
recent article written for The Trades
man on THE South, It's Opportunities
and Necessities" has so aptly express
ed my views that | quote from said ar
ticle the following: Prior to the Civil
war the domestic training and educa
tion of the Southern people were such
| that they were led more into the do
minion of statecraft than into other
pursuits; and this accounts for the
tendency 50 strongly marked among
her sons to engage in political rather
than mechanical callings for a liveli
hood. But surely no people on earth
have had stronger lessons, wrought
through direct necessities, of the value
and Importance of industrial pursuits
over and above all others, than have
the people of the South Practically
starting life anew at the close of the
war, and with all that wealth of raw
material now astonishing the world,
untouched at their feet, it should have
then been apparent to all her sons that
the only channels which promised res.
toration of riches, power and influence
were through industrial lines. And
had that been adorted then as the fix
ed policy of the South, and her legis-
lation made in accord Herewith, there
would be none today to gainsay the
proud position of industrial supremacy
which would be hers"
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The State Historical Society, char
The leader., 1900-01-24

The Kentucky churches are praying
over the political situation in that
State.
The leader., 1900-01-24
GOV. LONGINO'S INAUGURAL.
A PRACTICAL AND STATES
MANLIKE DOCUMENT.
\ New State House, Textile
School and Liberal Poll
cy Toward Capital
Recommended.
Takes Firm stand Against Mob Law. and
Division of the Public school
Fund on Race Lines.

I iake~a lrm stand Against hob Law. and
Division Of the Public school
Fund on Race Lines.
Gentlemen of the Legislature and Fellow
Citizens
The constitution vests the chief ex
ecutive power of the State in its Gov
ernor, aud by the sovereign will of the
people, expressed at the polls, today
begin the duties of that high and hon
orable office in Mississippi.
The words chief executive" when
contemplated by me, in their legal and
personal significance, become so
fraught with the meaning of response
bility soon to devolve upon me, that |
almost stagger under its weight at the
very threshold. But when | recall the
fact that the full success of any high
official in republics like ours depends
largely upon the measure of public
confidence reposed in him, and when |
then construe the well-nigh unanimous
election of all those who form a part
of this administration with me. as proof
of the cordial good will and confidence
reposed in us by the people, my cour-
age revives and my hope grows strong
that the new administration will sus-
tain the honor of Mississippi and ad
vance her material interests.
The retiring Governor has fully ac.
quainted the legislature in his recent
able message with the present condi-
tion of affairs of the State government
in its various departments. 1t would
be vain, therefore, for me to dwell upon
those subjects which he has so amply
discussed. Nor will assume to make
numerous recommendation to change.
in minor particulars. the present stat
ute laws of the State: for. he it said to
the great credit of their authors. said
laws are in the main plain and easy to
understand. simple in their application.
and yet ample and harmonious. cover
ing wisely and well the various sub
jects which they seek to govern.
venture to hope, therefore, that the
legislature will not spend its time in
passing amendments thereto about
trivial matters. but will direct its time
and attention to subjects of greater
business concern to the State shall
then employ this occasion to speak
only of those subjects seeming most in
need of legislative attention.
The leader., 1900-01-24

NERVOUS ssnai @sGif Loses sgsFS%a5h2tF1fh%s Ssht f%s
SionS loss of vital powers. Sleeples>neSS. de
Spondcncy loss OF memory. confusion OF ideas.
E>situde gloomineSs. depression OF spirits. aver
sion to society, easily discouraged. lack of con-
fdrnce dull liStlrSS. unfit for study or business
and finds life burden Safely, permanently
,pI ,,rir-ntnlV curp1.
The leader., 1900-01-24
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The State Historical Society, char.
tered by former legislature ito dis
The leader., 1900-01-24
NEW STATEHOU Sc.

apprehend the question of building
StatehOuse is the most important
subject to come before the legislature
and | commend its favorable consider
alton, and the making of a liberal ap-
preparation of funds for the erection
and equipment of such building as
will meet the demand of the times and
needs of the State. 1t should be re
membered that public funds iudicious-
ly and economically expended for the
comfort and convenience of the people
Is neither waste nor extravaganza, but
money well invested. There is moth
ing which so distinctly or surely marks
the public spirit and State pride of the
people of any commonwealth as its
public buildings. The people. there
fore, of proud and prosperous Missis
Sippi can no longer afford in these
days of gigantic advancement and
greatness of Statehood to be content
with their present capitol building.
which is not only superannuated and
too small for the expeditions transac-
tion of public business, but is, accord
ing to the verdict of skilled and relia-
BILE architects, generally decayed and
untrustworthy from foundation to
Come, beyond even the limit of success
ful repair Being fresh from among
the people of the entire State, | speak
by the record when | say they expect,
and even demand. the legislature and
incoming administration shall come
together on this subject, lay aside all
minor differences of detail and give to
the people capitol building which
shall be reflex of the States public
spirit, pride and integrity.
The leader., 1900-01-24

Continued ON srd page.
The leader., 1900-01-24
THE REMEDY

The fault lies in defective or in
active public sentiment on the subject
and hence the remedy must come from
The leader., 1900-01-24
To Young and
Middle Aged
Men.

The awful effects of early
vice. which brings organic
weakness. destroying both
mind and body. with all
its dreadful Ills, perma-
nPntly cured.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
NeviIie-Cnra,yeII

There was a very pretty wedding A.
Christ church at o'clock last night. when
Mr.. George w Neville and Miss Mary A.
Cardwell were united in marriage.
The church was well filed at the hour
appointed for the ceremony. and to the
strains of beautiful wedding march the
bride. accompanied by her sister. Miss
Estelle Cardwel, acting as bridesmaid.
preceded by two little flower girls,
marched 10 the altar. where they were
Joined by the bridegroom and his best
man, Mr. T d. Mather OF New Orleans
Rev. Henry d. AYES then proceeded with
the ceremony that made them one.
Immediately after the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Neville left for New York on a
bridal tour.
Tho bride is an attractive and interest,"
ing young lady, the daughter of the la a
John Cardwell who was once osner OF
the Austin Statesman and who WIS min
lister to Egypt under Cleveland's admin q
tration. She is also the niece OF the late
Mrs Or. r. Rutherford. with whom en ,
and her sister made their home after their
fathers death. Her many estlmable quail
ties have gained for her host OF friends
during her residence In Houston.
Mr. Neville is a we'll known cotton man
Iot THIS city and prominent In business and
social circles
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
Personal MENTION.


Edward Gray of Dallas is registered at the
H. II Rlohey OF San Antonio is at the
Hutchins.
S. j. winston Of Richmond is located at
the Bristol.
G. r. scrrgss of Dallas is registered at
the Bristol,
r. w Guyler OF Wallis was guest ct the
Bristol yesterday
Luonn Minor OF Galveston wae at the
Capitol yesterday.
Mise Bertha Roy Of Gainesville is visiting
Mrs. A q, KEELING
r. s. lockwood Of Wharton Is n late ar
rival At tbs CAPITOL.
Miss Mabel Gulon has gone on visit to
friends In Beaumont
W T. Montgomery Of Hockey is a late Hr-
rival at the Buichlns
Il. A. Peasants and family OF Cuero have
apartments at the Lawlor.
Philip Tyrrasoh OF San Antonio was
guest at the Bristol yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs. A. II. speer Of HsllettSville
are registered at the Bristol.
Mr. and Mrs G. c. Blake, Jr, OF Rosen-
berg ara -uests at the Capitol,
George w Hart and wife Of oakhurst,
Texas have apartments at The Lawlor,
Major NJ r Mott of Gslvestou was visl-
Tor IN the city yesterday, stopping at the
Capitol
Mira II. Goldman and Daughter Of Wharton
are In the city. They havo apartments at
ths Lawior
man was in tho city yesterday. guest at
the Hutchlns.
Tax Assessor Albert W. Mckinney has re
turned from visit to New orleans and other
points in Louisiana
r NJ. Richardson, Jr,, after an extended
absence in Arkansas has returned to the
city and Ia stopping nj the Bristol.
Miss Lollie schwsner OF Beaumont rs Wis.
ting her aunt, Mrs O II De Young Fifth
ward, corner James aud Fulton streets
| Deputy United states Marshal James Wood
OF Galveston was IN the city yesterday sum
monlng witnesses for the Federal court
Uncle Daniel having largely extended his
I leave Of absence starts home today. He will
go TO Galveston on the La Porte train and
take the first boat for Wallsville
Mrs. f, W, Boddeker and Miss Nellie Ken
dali returned Tuesday evening from Calves
! ton, where they have been spending q few
days with friends and relatives.
/ Charles w Stokes, John T. Borko, Frank
/ willard, James y. Nielsen. Ellis Ryso. J
/ Frank Gibbons, Alex haig. members of tn,
I Walsh Mcdowell company, are CHARTERED a
/ tho Bristol,
yesterday we're Miss Mary Pettus and Mrs
q. r. Reed OF Goliad and Misses Kate Wart
aud Pauline Williams OF Victoria. They hav,
apartments AT the Lawlor,
| Messrs W. Weiss aud Il A. Fletcher o
beaumont returned last night from Austin
whore they attended the commission hear
ing They are registered at tho Lawlor
! Miss Lula Bryan has returned after quit.
an extended absence, After spending mos
of the summer IN New York ehe visltet
| friends In Virginia, and returns IN splendlt
health, much TO the qualification Of her fsmi
lily and numerous friends.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-04
Lieht Gunra rIec,. o,,c,r.

lAe Houston Light Guard met az It's
armory last night and elected the follow.
ing officers for the year Georee Mccor-
mick captain reelected; p Frymiar.
nrst liuetenant; c. Hutcbison, second lieu.
tenant lngham $. Roberts burlness man
aver W =, Porter, financial secretary j.
w Lockett recording secretary; John S.
Hoover first sergeant; w W Thomas.
oartqermaster sergeant, Brown Bolts
second sergeant; Karl Druesdow third
sergeant, W L. Dennis. fourth sergeant,
II. f. Huey, fifth sergeant
FIRST Lieutenant Mildly Dow resigned
and was put on the honorary roll.
The corporals will be elected at the next
regular meeting.
Tae affairs of the company are now IN n
hourishing condition and the membership
has almost reached the limit.