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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama,
Nave Arranged by the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Cunnsctg Lines the Eu East and West

Mobile and Ohio Railroad and COnnsag Lines the North East and WsSt
extremely low. The limits on cke
allowed the country and stopo permit
going returning every south of the Ohio
We at low that
down South make low rates
household and
What the section of the country ~
Ohio Railroad
We stand that Don't fail to take advantage one OF
Excursions = = - - -
45O 900 OHIO RAILROAD LAND FOR SALE
the ALABAMA LAND DEVELOPMENT
Mobile Ala Low Easy
Lowra eresto deferred payments.
WIEN visit the South time, Sum-
We have unhealthy scky sea-
good drainage and temperature
all the round No malaria no yers
We South the
the Fall aud Winter but don't know anything
the
be convinced
the following representatives furnish
Mobile ONO H.
F. T.. Harris, Gem 400 Olive St., st. Louis Mo-
FL Knigh P. I. A., 400 Olive ST.. st. Louis Mo-
c. Rudolph, D. P. A., 42O Olive St., ST. Louis, Mo.
D. p A. 351 Marquette Building Chicago, Ills
P s. Hay c. T.. A.. AIS Ohio Levee, Cairo, Ills
N Conatzar T. P A, Nc. St. Montgomery Ala
L. RUSSELL,
General Paar Agent
MOBILE. ALA.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
LEE BROWN,

Ii. E. No. 80624 for the northwest
quarter OF the northeast quarter, sec.
ton nineteen and south half of south.
east quarter and northeast quarter Of
southeast quarter section 1s, T. 1, N,
r. 8 West
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
David Courtney, s. !. Churchwell.
J. X. Box, Allen Mason, all of Venal,
Miss.
II JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

JAMES HILL. Reg ster.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Departm emit Of the Interior, Lind Office
at jackson, Miss January 9Th, 1900
Noti,e is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
his int ntion TO make final proof in
support of bis claim, and that said
proof will be made te,ore Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at l.! akesville, Miss,
on February II, 1900. Viz:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

department. of the Interior, Land Office
at JACKSON, Miss January 20, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of
MS intention to make final proof in sup.
port OF his claim, and that said proof
VIII be made before Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at Leakesville, Miss.
on March 10, 1900, viz:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
NICHOLAS 81. HAIR,

H. E. No $500 for the northeast
quarter, section 81, T. 8, N. r. w.
He names the TO lowing witnesses to
rrove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation CT said land. VIZ:
W. l.. Ethridge. Je Sc Byrd, Westly
Hair, Buck s Q tom, all of State Line,
Miss.
tt JAMES HILL, Reg ster.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
TIE %s, Big Premium Budget!

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New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
WAsHINGTON's WEDDING DAY.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLT
TToN CELEBRATE THE ANNIVERSARY.


A celebration of the anniversary Of General Wash
ington's wedding day held yesterday afternoon
at 4 o'clock at Sherry's by the New-York City
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, preparations having been under way for some
time to make this notable event.
Handsome souvenir cards, decorated with the
insignia of the National Society of the Daughters
were issued The rooms had been handsomely
decorated in patriotic coors. Festoons Of laurel
used with pretty effect, and the platform
decorated with palms and green, surmounted by
canopy of laurel foliage in the centre of which
a large laurel star with lily points Garands OF
smilax and leaves surrounded the platform and in
the background a large shield of polished oak
adorned with the insignia of the Daughters. The
Easter lily. which is the chapter flower, American
Beauty roses and numerous American flags were
lavshly used In the decorations,
Mrs. Donald Mclean, regent Of the chapter; Mrs.
Roger A. Pryor. Mrs. Angus Cameron. Mrs. R.
Ogden Doremus, Mrs. Henry S. Bowron, Of the
Mohican Chapter; Mrs. John W. Jilette, of the
Hendrix Hudson Chapter. and the officers of the
NewYork City chapter formed the receiving line.
The badges worn consisted of large ring of white
satin which the National insignia and chapter
badge were reproduced. Addresses by prominent
speakers and music comprised the programme.
Theodore Martin, of Canada, sang several tenor
songs, and Miss Jones. niece of Mrs. Edward Liy-
fngston Bishop, sang two soprano solos.
At the close OF the programme the guests were
invited by Mrs. Donald Mclean. Mrs. Hebbard K.
Browne, the officers Of the chapter and Washing
ton Celebration Committee to partake OF eab-
crate collation..
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
A MEMBER OF BRIC-A-BRAC.

young woman in Boston is said to be making
an excellent income by repairing expensive china,
cut glass, statuary and other fragile objects OF
She began by taking contract from large de-
partment store raoair their china and glassware
as well as that OF their customers, who brought
smashed brc-a-brac the store in hopes of having
1t mended.
Later she was engaged by the Boston Art Museum
to restore the priceless vases and pottery found In
fragments In excavations OF ancient ruins Days,
and even weeks are often required to match and
put together these little pieces. and not only great
mechanical ingenuity but much special knowledge
of the objects themselves is necessary TO the work
When her task is completed the restored article
tz apparently fawless, and scarcely trace OF ihe
rnendine can be detected under close scrutiny
tha cement used is said to be made of the albumen
af aeGs and evaporated whey 1t Is practically
everlasting, and VIII eiiuule almost any degree OF
heat and moisture vi,
rarairine Ine bric-a-brac tortoise shell and ivory
ar, ,a,ner+s sald a club woman yesterday "and
g. aonie or them could le induced accept pupils
in tba arr or to take apprentices, women blessed
1I,,b delicate fingers and abundant patience might
Snd q new avenue Of profit. There house-to-
hniiee r1iners table decorators brlc-a-brac DUST
nrs md lace members, ana there ought be good
Srs ao r axnert repairers of china cut glass, shell
nora and ornameTts aud fans of carved ivory or
naarI which are so easily broken and expensive
t ra,nlaee Depnrtrneat sto-es might be induced 10
emnIay such workers or at least to furnish them
ynitbh niece work and outside customers could be
gradually obtanedP
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

in this house and the girl made special trip TO
c0a seV Of Esa nSs Of coal The coal
chant smiled and said Why. have not had such
%T Msgns s o qsea
aeea s Il he he saS !RS yoa
This experience was repeated with every work
man we hired to do any kind OF work. Our peSuli-
of Mr. Meyne. 1t was most interesting. The more
we Ted bvnT to g qTn M new the hoM S 9n
house and evidently succeeded in impressing US
He seemed also to be much interested In our lives
and we frequently saw him examining our books
most agreeabiy. Sometimes he seemed to make a
LITTLE noise but for D the mGS part he o Was s nsE sFy
latch and close again: If he did not wish US to
SO at n home with him that we We're never disturbed
have been student OF the occult for years, and
tions interested us We cannot always people
in the invisible world
to catch a glimpse OF the Invisible world. II Is
now common occurrence nv with nm me- n1weves II
Invitation. but the impressions come from the
But this was not the only ghostly presence In our
home. Other spirits evidently objected TO our living
here. These objections came in the way of
earthly noises and knockings some OF which were
extremely loud like the shooting OF OF a pistol or
Sometimes these noises seemed to begin in the base
crowd of people were having battle with the
pans and kettles for weapons OF defence. Then
into the library. where it seemed as il ali the
books being thrown against The walls and onto
stairs TO the second floor, where we were sleeping
and there were loud humps HI on the walls and on
While all was still. perhaps the sounds would
in the room From the very first rose from bed
wherever heard anything going on, but could And
no one, neither could see that anything had been
II a stranger came into the house these noises
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
CoNTBNDING FOR HER RIGHTS.
A MARRIED WOMAN FIGHTS A BATTLE FOR
HER VOTE

A MARRIED WOMAN FIGHTS A BATTLE FOR
HER VOTE
A battle in regard to the right of married wom-
en- occupiers in Hampstead, England, to exercise
the local franchise has lately been fought and won
says recent issue of Shafts
A woman IN that distrtat who the house in
which she lives and who pays all rates and taxes
thereto attached of her separate estate desired
to be placed upon the ratebook first step tow
ard obtaining right to vote In guardian vestry
and school board elections. Her husband, al
though residing with her, had the Parliamentary
vote in another district and the wife claimed that
under the Local Government act OF 1894 (Clause 43),
which for the purposes of that act removed dis
qualification from married women. she was en-
titled to recognition ratepayer.
The rate collector, while accepting her check, re-
the claimant therefore appealed to the overseers.
They, guided by the advice of their clerk, who Is
also clerk and solicitor to the vestry ana clerk 10
the local guardians indorsed the action of the COL
lector and refused the receipt.
The then objected to part with her money
without acknowledgment, with the result
why the rates had not been paid. He referred the
ma gstrates his wife, who, he contended had Of
fered the money again and again on condition that
she receive legal discharge for such payment
The bench again guided by the vestry clerk made
an order the husband for payment or the rates,
and refused to recognize the wife as occupier.
The Women's Local Government Society then took
up the case, and legal advice was taken. The won-
an ratepayer informed that she was acting
strictly within her legal rights in demanding to be
placed on the raebook, and it was decided to carry
upon assuring himself that she was In fact owner
occuper of the house, at once reversed the JUS
cided that as occupier of her own house she haa a
perfect right to the privileges attached
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

scooping them out of the holes. It is a game that
requires good deal of counting and calculation.
low order are In great favor with the Filipnos.
every man keeping his gamecocks They
have a passion for musical instruments, and learn
to execute European pieces with success. It is
their custom to keep the thumbnail of the right
hand very long, as this assists them IN playing
their favorte instrument, the guitar.
and indulge in betel chewing. They fish well and
good sailors propelling their sharp proved
bancos by means of paddles. 1t is estimated that
about IL per cent of the population is able to read
per cent read and write 21s per cent speak
Spanish, while per cent, according to the express
sive Spanish statistics, no saben nada-do not
know anything.
"It has always been the practice in Manila to give
each employee years vacation out OF each seven
home leave Besides this he Is entitled to one
months vacation each year. to a, good holiday each
a saints day
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
MONEY FOR THE EXCHANGE
THE FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY BRINGS
IN $1,000
INSTANCES OF WORK DONE AND SALES MADE
DURING THE HOLIDAY TIMEs-DIREc-
TORS MUCH ENCn1rR AGED

INSTANCES OF WORK DONE AND SALES MADE
DURING THE HOLIDAY rIMEs-prREc-
TORS MUCH ENCOURAGED.
''The New-York Exchange for woman's Work,
looking backward with gratitude upon year of
unexampled prosperity, and looking forward with
hope to year OF increased usefulness" said of
the Board of Managers, "avas itself of the kind
courtesy of The NewYork Tribune to wish it's
friends OF the press and many other benefactors
the happest of New Years. The gratitude which
the exchange experiences at this reflective season
is of the most comprehensive nature, including
that full appreciation OF blessings received and
that lively sense of favors yet to which in
unison, render it the delightful of beneh-
caries
Knowing that the secret of happiness lies In for
getting self and doing for others, the exchange
while extending its New Years wishes all inter-
ested In its work, modesty offers itself direct
channel of happiness to all who are in search of
that coveted treasure"
Some Of the striking instances of the work
done by the exchange OF late the sale for
eonsgnor of rare old piece of jewelry purchased
pS ner IN Paris at the sale of the effects of
tam duchess, and bought now by titled visitor
boo peoe of lace ws sold w0s made ia e
island of Malta to order of the consignor, and used
sertions In Paris were among the most fashionable
This was purchased by woman of title to be
the eonsignor to open private school, the money
received Saga paying !c the the first years rent.
ton on the eyes of the consignor's mother pre-
Among the vaiuables now consigned for sale to
the exchange are soo some fine old pieces of silver
The New Years contributions to the EXCHANGES
building fund are Charles Kelar and Eugene Tn
ogden Mills Joseph Mbank and Joseph Fl. Choate
who haye contributed $500 each Just as an evil
Contributions may be sent to George T. Baker
NO Wali-st.' treasurer of the building fund.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
SCIENTIFIC CUSTOM THAT DATED BACK
TO THE BEGINNING OF TIME.
ONE WOMAN TELLS WHY PEOPLE PRACTISE TEE
FAsHIoN-THE KEY TO MANY LIKES

AND pIsLIKEs
'Tt Is said by ancient astrologers that shaking
hands Is a scientific custom which dates back TO
the beginning OF time. There is all the difference
in the world between the various modes OF shaking
the hand of stranger friend the resulting
impression obtained by and through that operation,
consciously or unccnsciousiy.'' said a society
woman at select afternoon tea yesterday. "I
claim that the results depend upon the proper posi-
tion taken by the two hands clasped. although q.
mere touch Will tell much. We shake hands IN
order to form connection between US which VIII
result in the exchange Of planetary vibrations
which notify whether we have met friend or
foe. Few people go into such an exact scfenrfno
analysis OF the reasons. but perhaps think that
they do 1t because other people do It; that II Is
the custom Of the country. because the person
met offers the hand. It remains an indisputaois
fact however. that we form likes and dislikes
upon touching the hands OF strangers, and that
friendships or dislike often start az that point.
whether we realize It or not The exchange OF TN
preston Is strong at the moment OF contact OF the
palm. 1t makes unhappy 10 touch some people.
and will not II we can help It.
The most effective handshake is not the close
clasp IN all cases. although 1t may be In many.
but varies according to the sizes and shapes OF the
two hands which clasp each other. However thsy
may meet. there Is one spot which Is the magnetic
centre OF the entire being-the mount Of the sun
has the most direct nerve contact with the brain
and also most direct blood e0nnection with the
with the magnetic pole at It's base.
'The physical and mental strength are there
united In the strongest magnetic centre or the BODY
If the two hands thus clasped placed with their
magnetic centres in close contact, no matter where
the rest OF the palm may be- insist that there Is
a strong magnetic current established oeIWeen
these two people.
at may be intensified IN effect IL the mounts &C
the bases Of the other fingers also De brought INTO
close contact with each other thus bringing the.
minor magnetic poles also together linen. II the
third or ring finger curls around the mount or
Venus-astrologfcaly situa ted at the base OF the
little finger above the heart line and traversed oy
the marriage line or lines-and the tnnno exeenos
across tho back OF each friends hand to the
knuckle az the base OF the ring finger elasping
those chief magnetic poles the more closely.
the law magnetics is carried out to complete per-
fection the effects most pronounced. and Wa
enjoy the pleasurable interchange OF vibrations.
whether we know the why's and wherefores' or
not.
''In all probability, we do not care why-we only
know that we enjoyed the handclasp."
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
ECLECTIC CLUB DIFFERENCES.

The Tribune has received letter from Mrs.
Joseph Bradley Read. president OF the Eclectic
C,luh regarding the matters discussed IN the
ings of the club during the last two weeks. The
principal meeting. held last Wednesday. was fully
reported In The Tribune OF January 4.
Mrs. Read in her letter states that at suose-
ouent meeting OF the Governing Board all the mem
hers with one exception. denied oath having
broken any rule OF the club by speaking outside or
club affairs. The exception noted Mrs. Harry
Wallersteln. who refused 10 make any statement
on the ground that having sent in her resignation
prior to the Wednesday meeting, she did regard
herself as member OF the organization or Gov
erning Board, and therefore should not have been
called to attend this last Board meetiE<-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

branch there. Copies of Th,. Tribune are desired
and may be sent by any interested to Miss
Anderson, Crayford House. Creek-st., Bendgo. Vic
toria Australia.
Miss Anderson carries her sunshine work along
temperance lines She has charge of the Woman 8
Christian Temperance Union at Bendigo, and Is
colonial reporter for the organization.
While all the members of this branch are not
members of the temperance Organization, all are
busy scattering sunshine and aiding in all good
works. The last annual convention of the temper
unions lately held at Bendigo, which is
situated hU sdred miles from the capital. The
unions are encoura ging religious instruction in
State schools and have organized womens, chill
drens and public meetings in the interests of pledge
taking Great interest is being shown in the cause
because of the recent scientific temperance examin-
ations. at which various unions were successful in
securing prizes
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
IN FAR AUSTRALIA.
TRIBUNE SUNSHINE AROUND THE
WORLD
Crayford House,

HOW THE WORK HAS GROWN IN THE FOUR
j YEARS OF L1FE-MIss JENNIE ANDERSON.
OF VICTORIA. PRESIDENT.
4 II must be Of interest to the members of the
E.T s S in New-York to read sometimes of those
Hwho though in far distant countries are also
bers and reports Of those distant friends will be
: given from time 10 time. From Australia comes
long and interesting account of life there by Miss
Jennie Anderson, president Of the 7. s. S. branch
in Victoria. Australia.
In the cities life is much like that In ordinary
English towns but in Western Australia conditions
still are primitive and half savage. The gold fields
attract the hardy and adventurous to just such
dangers as have become so familiar to from
Klondike stories. Thirst is the most serious of
these pers as water is scarce IN the gold regions,
snd when found is almost certain TO be salt. Con-
sequently, the gold seekers after going for days
without water, often have TO buy It at 15 cents
% cents gallon from the thrifty souls who have
established condensers. The Government intends
soon to begin engineering work to bring
water from the hills several hundred miles away.
The Wildfowers revelation and delight. es-
pecially during the months OF August, September
snd October, when the whole country is a. verita-
bic carpet OF every color and hue imaginable. On
hillside and dale, by StTeamletS Dank IN forest
shade they present the dazzling picture. The
Government runs special flower excursion trains
Wednesday, which is a half-honday,- ana SUNDAY,
and thousands go out into the country gathering
the sweet blooms, and the trains returning are
sight 10 see, being mass Of particoiored bios
search of flowers they grow on every vacant al
lotment in the metropolis itself, and it is most re-
wing with each other in this foral paradise, MAX
ing up their bouquets and baskets, and rsvellng in
Miss Anderson has Interested a friend in Natal,
Africa IN the I. s. s. work, and ne VIII form a
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
AT THE Liberal UNIVERSITY.

Thaddens B. Wakeman and family, Of New-York.
have removed to silverton Ore. where Mr. Wake
man has been engaged as professor of sociology
and cognate sciences In the Liberal University,
which was Incorporated October l, 1899
Professor wakeman's daughter occupies the i'm
portant position of professor OF painting and draw
ing In the Liberal University" says THE Torch.
"and the community may be congratulated on the
acquisition of such a talented woman whose high
ideals must make her department important
factor In our campaign of education"
The family has been reeeiyed "a, most waFmh ana
anticipates a delightful social lie.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
LONDON gCHOOL or COOKERY.

number of new departments have been intro
duced at the National Training School of Cookery,
in London. The building has been enlarged. and.
aside from the cooking school, It comprises laun-
dry plaim sewing and dressmaking departments
The remaking of mattresses and pillows is taught
as well as practical housework and household man
agement
The school is supported by the Government and
the London County Council has offered a scholar
ship to the pupil whose standing ranks highest
The staff of the school visits the kitchens of the
prisons and investigates and reports upon the
manner in which the food is served.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

DR.. Jackson, OF DansvilIe, y. Y. advocates tho
doctrine that is dual In nature the only
rational method OF treating disease is also dual
In other words. so-callsd mental science and
Christian science not able afford relief when
reliance Is placed solely upon them. but they
do increase the efficacy OF ordinary medical science
when used IN combination with IL. The OF
drugs, however, he reduces to the smallest possi-
baths and massage varied to suit the individual
case.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
NEW TEMPERANCE HEADQUARTERS.

Much qualification is being expressed by the men,
bers OF the Womans Christian Temperance Union
at the recent purchase of Mary B. Wizards life
interest in Rest Cottage Evanston, Ill, where
headquarters will be established.
1t is expected that the removal to Evanston will
be made in May. at the expiration of the lease OF
the present headquarters. During the last few
years many visitors have been to Rest Cottage,
and 1t Is expected that when the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union quarters established
there will be double motive for visitors going to
the pretty suburb of Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07

The Long Island Society OF the Daughters OF the
revolution and Its friends were pleasantly enter
tained at the Oxford Club recently by Mrs George
T. Bergen an out of town member, of Mattituck
Long Island A delightful entertainment pro-
Vided, and the seventy women present were the re-
cipents of musical treat proffered by Mrs Stuart
Moore. Miss May Pes and Miss Alice Woodrough.
Mrs. G. w. sehaumberg presented a paper on
New-England Towns, and Mrs. H C.. Riggs ons
on the Governor OF Vermont"
among those present We're the following officers
OF the society: Mrs. Andrew Jacobs regent: Mrs
Stuart n. Moore. vlce-regent; Mrs John Suydam
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Oscar Lyle record
Ing secretary; Mrs. Beecker Bangs, registrar and
Mrs. Joseph j. Casey, registrar general Among
the guests and members We're:
New-York tribune., 1900-01-07
LOOKING FOR "pAUGHTERs.r

The Fort Greene Chapter OF the Daughters of ths
American Revolution Is endeavoring to find out
~ there are any women Long Island whose
fathers soldiers In the Revolutionary Army
in order to make them honorary members. Any In
formation on the subject should be sent 70 Mrs. D.
p Clapo No. 161 Columbia Heights. Brooklyn