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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

An amusing story is told in connec-
ton with German baker, Nj. Won
Cohn, who has just died in Berlin at
the age of 81. Years ago he was hon
ored by the friendship of several men,
bers of the German royal family, and
tale Is told of how on one occasion he
managed by his wits to do the EN-
press Augusta a service.
On an icy day in winter the empress
was passing by train through Dessau
and Won COIN was at the station to
pay his duty to the sovereign lady. AT
that time the arrangements for heating
the imperial carriage were of the most
primitive order, and the empress COM
planned of the cold, the hot water sup
ply on board the train having given out
entirely. Nor was there any hot water
to be had at the Dessau station. But
COIN, who was a man of resource, was
not to be beaten, bought up the entire
supply of hot coffee in the station res
taurant and caused the warming tins
in the imperial carriage to be filled
Herewith. Thus the German empress
sped away with the unique distinction
of having her feet warmed by means
of plentiful supply of hot coffee.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
FROM EDGAR.

At the "tacky party" Mr.. Emmett
Williams and Miss Alice Cain merited
the prize cake.
Our young friend, Mr.. Willie Coon,
left last week for Arkansas to home a
while if he likes.
but our clerk says it don't snow when
the moon shines all night.
In the last list of marriage licenses
published in THE LEADER we notice
the names of two of our young folks
who are still sparkling and now all eyes
are out for shore.
Our young folks protract their Xmas
times merriment and there have been
nice entertainments at the homes of
neighbors Ben Reeves, Gus Williams,
Joel Finch, Nelson Day and jim Will
Hams.
Many of our citizens, white and
black, are buying up land from the
Keystone Lumber Co. They seem to
realize that the opportunity to buy
land in this country for Sl.O0 per acre
will soon close forever.
Officers elected and installed for our
lodge (Topisaw) of Masons for 1901 are
J. w. Daughdrill, w. M: j. D. Ham
S. W; Henry Converse, j. W.; j. w
Wooley, Treas; j. o. Richey, Secy.; T.
E. Summers, S. d.: G. III. Conner, j.
D.: J. +. Daughdritl, S. and II.
A very sad accident occurred near
the Keystone Mill since our last re-
port. Willie Albritton, the 15-year. old
son of Richard and Minerva Albrit
ton, was caught by log falling from a
log wagon and crushed to the earth
after which he only lived about six
hours. The parents and children have
our deepest sympathy in their sorrow
for the loss of their only boy and
brother.
On the 10th instant, JEFF E. Sum
mers, of Edgar, received severe
wound in and near the wrist of his left
arm by the accidental discharge of &
breech- loading shot gun in his owl
hands. The arm was amputated be
| tween the wrist and elbow joints mex
day by Drs. Horton of Wellman anC
Conn, of Salisbury. The young man
who is son of W.C.and wv Summers
is midway his 10Th year, near 81 fee
high, weighs 175 pounds, exhibited al
extraordinary nerve under such try
ing operation. He is doing we'll nov
and will soon be on his feet again.
BILLY.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
GAVE WAY TO HIS IMPULSE.

point out to his companion the sylvan
beauties of the place, calling his spe.
cial attention to a magnificent beech
tree. For awhile Temple admired it in
silence, then suddenly crying:
Il can't resist the temptation. Look
Quit! made rush for the tree and ere
his amazed friend could quite grasp
the situation had scrambled up the
trunk and seated himself among the
branches.
Then the two future archbishops
looking at each other, broke into o
burst of schoolboy merriment.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

My son has suffered with stone in
the bladder eight years. have taken
him to several watering places, also to
Cincinnati, New York, Chicago and
Nashville, where he was put under EN-
inent physicians, with no improve
ment; on the contrary, it was gradually
getting larger, until l lost all hope of
getting him cured, when was told of
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure. | had him
try it, and to my surprise he began to
improve at once, and he was cured
with two bottles. His general health
has improved wonderfully.
JOHN f. DEDMAN, Memphis, Tenn.
Price 80 cents. For sale by G. b.
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Is Your Life Worth so Cents !?

We defy the world to produce med
icine for the cure of all forms of Kid
ney and Bladder troubles, Piles and
all diseases peculiar to women, that
will equal Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.
Ninety-eight per cent. of the cases
treated with Smiths Sure Kidney
Cure that have come under our obser-
walton have been cured. We sell our
medicine on a positive guarantee, if
directions are followed, and money
will be refunded if cure is not effected.
Price 80 cents. For sale by c. K.
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Persons who suffer from indigestion
they can not eat the food required to
nourish the body and the products of
the undigested foods they do eat
poison the blood. 1t is important to
cure indigestion as soon as possible,
and the best method of doing this is
to use the preparation known as Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests what you
eat and restores all the digestive or
gans to perfect health. G. E. Grafton
Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
A M un mied Cat,

Miss Agnes Repplier, who Is a promi-
nent figure in Philadelphia's coterie of
literary people, has passion for cats.
But, strange to say, the deader they
are the better she likes them. She has
30 altogether, and there isn't live one
in the lot. They are mostly plaster
casts and images that have been pre-
scented to her by friends. Even on her
doorplate outside her apartments Is
framed picture of a cat. The greatest
of all Is Rameses. Rameses was once
He's a mummy now and is Miss Rep
pliers choicest treasure. When she
went abroad short time ago, in the
excitement of getting off Rameses was
left behind. Now, this was catas-
trophe, and no pun Is intended either
Miss Repplier never goes anywhere
without Rameses, and when she found
that he had been left behind she was
much concerned. AS soon as she reach
ed her port of destination she cabled to
Philadelphia for Rameses. The mum
my was accordingly packed securely
and shipped to her.-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The new Academy of Art in Munich
is a fine building, situated in the north
end of the city. Its pupils come from
all countries. Four scholarships have
been founded for the assistance Of poor
students. The half yearly fees are
S761 for Germans, but foreigners pay
$1447.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube gets infamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing. and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result. and unless the information can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will he destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is an infamed condition of the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
ease of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that Can
not be cured 10y Halls Catarrh Cure. Send fol
circulars, free.
FL CHENEY < co. Toledo. O
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

This season there is large death
rate among children from Group and
lung troubles. Prompt action will
save the little ones from these terrible
diseases. We know of nothing so GER
tain to give instant relief as One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t can also be
relied upon in grippe and all throat
and lung troubles of adults. Pleasant
to take. G. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

The Democratic presidential elect
ors cast the vote of Mississippi yester-
day at Jackson, for w. j. Bryan, for
president, and Adlai E. Stevenson, for
vice president of the United States
Garrard Harris will carry the vote
to Washington. The electors were
again troubled over the failure of the
legislature TO provide for their
compensation and to alleviate their
distress called on the Governor for a
slice of the executive contingent fund,
which the Governor did not see fit to
grant. Exit, electors.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Pepsin preparations often fail to re
lieve indigestion because they can di
gest only albuminous foods. There is
one preparation that digests all classes
of food, and that is Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. 1t cures the worst cases of in,
digestion and gives instant relief, for
it digests what you eat. G. E. Grafton
Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
A Big bargain in Real Esta.e

65 acres of good farming land one mile south
east of Court House In Brookhayen. four-room
dwelling house. good Wen Of water and com
Portable outhouses. large garden spot, fine or
ehard, all enclosed with good fence. Can be
had at a bargain either for cash or easy pay
ments by applying to the undersigned within ten
days. Owner desires to change residence and
will offer extraordinary Inducements. Call at
once on Eff. BRENNAN,
or ring up phone q.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Why Suffer With Backache ?

1 have suffered several years with
ba ckache, and after taking one bottle
of Smiths Sure Kidney Cure, have
been cured. Since then l have not
been troubled with my back. Too
much cannot be said in it's praise.
Capt. WIN. FORREST,
Memphis, Tenn.
Price so cents. For sale by e. E.
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Gave Way to His Impulse.

When Dr. Temple, the present pri-
mate, was head master Of Rugby
school, he paid visit to DIR. Benson,
his predecessor In the see Of Canter-
bury, who was at that time the master
of Wellington college, says a London
periodical. One afternoon the two
went for stroll through the woods be-
hind Heath pool. Benson began to
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

A magnificent home, on East Chero-
kee street, consisting of 6 lots in a
body, residence with rooms, 6 fire
places, flue, galleries, barn, garden
and in good repair For further par
ticulars, apply to
p. T. JONES, Agent,
Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To Joe Davis, where abouts unknown:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Lincoln in said
State on the
3rd Monday In February, 1901,
to defend the suit In said Court Of Mary DAVIS
wherein you are a defendant.
This the 81 day of December, A. d. 1900;
X. w. MCNAIR. Clerk.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
McGrath & Sons Offer $1,000 in
Gold

To the person guessing nearest the
number of spools of thread (cotton)
sold at the big department store from
January lst to July 1st, 1901. For
every dozen spools of cotton thread
purchased between the dates, Jan. 1st
and June 18th guessing book closed
night of June 18TH customers will be
allowed one guess. Thread sold at
wholesale or in less quantity than one
dozen will not entitle purchaser
to guess. Record was made
of number of spools of thread on hand
January 1st Invoice book will show
amount we buy during the six months.
A count of stock in hand will show
number of spools sold. As the contest
will be closed 10 days before the final
reckoning is made tsales still going
merrily on no one can know number
sold. Ask for thread and particulars
at the one-price store of
mo MCGRATH A. SONS
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

W. I, East has put in new girls, r,;u
of the latest and best pattern p. mn y.
steam gin near the compress. CHI MS
ing will be done every Wednesdsn , aN !,
Saturday. Persons wanting good s, au
meal should take due notice u
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
To the Public.

have erected cotton seed house
near the old market building, and am
prepared to furnish the trade with
meal and huIis at the lowest market
prices. The highest prices paid for
seed. w. w. McLAURIN,
Agent jackson Cotton Oil Co.
Phone ia, rings.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

The U. S. Civil Service examinations
will be held at several places in each
state during March and April to Sc
cure young men and women for vari-
Gus government positions. Last year
upwards of 800 such appointments were
made without political influence. No
fees are charged. Information about
the places and dates of examinations
can be had free by writing the Column.
bian Correspondence College, Wash
ington, D. G.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
OFFICIAL CITY DIRECTORY.

MAYOR. II. naughtry.
AIpERMEN-First Ward, J. II. Wiloughby;
Second Ward, W. III. Seavey; Third Ward, X.
+. Scherck Fourth Ward, A. 4. Moreton; City
at-Iarge. Chas. Schnorrenberg.
TREAsURER-ChaS. Y. Heuck.
CIsERK-W. III. Seavey.
MARsHAI-R. G. Applewhte.
NIGHT WATCHMAN-I. Forsythe.
CITY ATToRNEYs-Chrisman & Brennan.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen hold regl-
lar meetings the first Tuesday evening in every
month.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
TO THE PUBLIC.

During the month of January my
rice mill will be run on Friday and
Saturday, and after that date on Sat
urday only. / will be responsible fol-
all rice left fu my care.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
JNO. MCGRATH d SONS.

Mr.. Dan Bryant has leased the Lea
ry building and will open up hard
ware store on Feb. LIST. Mr. Bryant is
a son of supervisor J. C.. Bryant, of
our county, and has been engaged in
the hardware business for several
years at HaZlehurst.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

John d. Bailey, who left for Texas
two weeks ago, has decided that he
preferred Lincoln county andhas re-
turned to his native heath.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Strayed.

From my place at Osyka, Miss, on Jan. 5th.
1901,
Two Dun Ponies,
years old. with stripe down back and striped
legs; one mare and one horse one
Blue Roam Horse Pony,
years old. with right hip capped; one
Sorrel Mare Mule,
II years old, streak In face Texas brand and ~
on Jaw and gray or roam about head. viii pay
liberal reward for return of these animals
l. n. VARNAD0.
Osyka. Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

The Epworth League will hold a
literary meeting at the home of Miss
Mary Moreton, on next Monday night.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To George Riehlmann
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Lincoln in said
State on the THIRD MONDAY IN FEBRUARY.
A. d. 1900, to defend the suit In said Court of Il.
n. Miller, wherein you are defendant.
This. the 14th day of January A. ID. 1901
X. W. McNAlR Clerk.
G. q. LYRLL Sol for Complainant
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

w. w. Lambright has established a
wood yard in town and will supply
any one in need of anything in that
line on short notice. Telephone No.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF LIN
coin COUNTY.

COUNTY SEAT.-Brookhayen.
CIRCUIT CoURT-Meets the first Mondays in
May and November. Robt. Powell, Judge,
Canton; ). r. Oliver. Clerk, Brookhayen.
CHANcERY CoURT-Meets the third Mondays
n February and September. III. G. Conn, Chan-
ceilor, Hazlehurst; k. W. McNair, Clerk, Brook
haven.
SUPERVISORS CoURT-Meets the first Mon
day in every month. Observation-Disclosures No. i,
W. +. Parsons, President, Brookhayen; DIS
trict No. q J. c. Bryant, Brookhaven; District
No. 8, w. J. Williams, Bogue Chtto; District
No. 4. Joseph Sasser, Bogue Chitto; District
No. 8. John Walker. Red star.
TREAsURER--D. l.. Easterling, Bogue Chtto.
AssEssoR-,J. c. Cosnahan, Brookhaven.
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATIoN-Edgar
Green. Brookhayen.
SURvEYoR-W. VI. Russell, Fair River.
CORONER AND RANGER-Geo. ). Lambright,
Jr., Brookhayen.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Miss Lulah Ragsdale will present her
entertainment, Types at the opera
house Friday evening, Jan. 18th. The
program, consisting of character
sketches and other selections, dra-
matte and humorous, contains the fol-
lowing interesting numbers:
"The Portrait" assisted by Mr.. Rags
dale, tenor in the Miserere, IA type
of faithless woman Meredith
"Mariah's Mournin',"-A plantation
type Ruth McEHery Stewdrt
"The Substitute" A type of a faithful
woman -.-- Original
"Sister Calline's Cake Walk."-A coon
type -.-.-----.-.Stdnt0n
A Country Counting Scene,-A New
England type--....-..-........-.... Elliott
"A Southern Lullaby,"-An ante-bel-
lum TYPO $500. Dunbar
1.-THE Literary Lullaby,"-Western
hoosier type...-.---.-.----.Jdmes W. Riley
Also an original typical pantomime
with voice accompaniment.
Mesdames Willoughby and Johnson,
Misses Seavey, Smith, and Whitman,
and Miss Ragsdale will add delightful
contributions to the evenings program.
Seats on sale tomorrow at G.
Heuck's. Admission, % and 30 cents.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Arthur BowiiH:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chaneery Court Of the County Of lincoln IN said
Sfate on the THIRD MoNDAy ~ fEEktAkf,
Bowlln for divorce. wherein you are Defendant.
This, the 7th day Of january. a. D. 1901.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

The Sunbeams will meet Sunday
evening at o'clock.
BENNETT SARTIN, Secretary.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

lowing changes III Cnelr OcIooei Low
directory
tut IN.-(Add to lstJ
ia Bernard Theo---Residence.
~ Brady. L; H.;-Resdsnce'
1893 Conner, pr, II. E:hkesieenee'
47-E Cygon. John. Q'. s.rMeadville.
l7s Davis, pr. ". W..Residence.
l6S Evans. Chas.-Residence.
1863 Hamilton. Chas;.Residenee.
1873 Hardy. Chas.-- Residence
III Hyde. J. Q.-Room.
l75 Lotterhos. II. Ponce.
$50 Maxwell, 7. W.-Residence..
AK Mcdonald. w. R.-Franklin County
III Mcmillan & Hyde.-0hicc.
10 Mckee. W. D.-Residence.
i65 Miazza. Angelo.-Residenee. IN, co,uty
40 Montgomery, Prospermfranklin County
i65 Miazza Angelo Residence.
80 Nalty, Mrs. M.-Residence
l52 Newton, o. J.-Resdence.
idt 26sTsch%idt Ered- -Residence.
i60 Penn, w. G.-Besidence.
us Pfeifer, NJ Residence.
i74-2 Purser, Rev. X. H. Residence.
i7l-3 Roberts, B.F.-Residence.
l7s Sasser' j. E.--Residsnce.
i5s schwem, p-Re Residence
10 Smith, john Residence -,
20 Townes, Mrs; Hattie pke ssncn
70 Williams, Zeely,-l,esidenee.
TAKE ouT.-,Erase from list)
1888 Benton, Geo.-Grayel pit.
las Coppman. N. J.-Om'e.
ll4-3 Dahlstrom Bros.-0mce.
SIS East, w. T.-Gin. ,n,v
40 Lea. Needham.-Franklin ooun''
IA Lotterhos. II. P..ohiee.
80 Mofville. L. Residence. ~ c,.,ty
ass Scarborough. L. D..-llncoih 0ou'''
IOi SWAIN r. S.--ReSialence. ,,,,
AK Wiikerson. Bert-Frankiil sos,'''
I3 SumraIl Mrs. 8. A.-kesidence.
10 Bills, c. r.. Residence.
l26 Boone, X. j., Residence
100 Brookhayen Ice MA. Co
i7-e Butler, !. r.. Meadyille.
Lewentilal a.. Residence.
AK Lotion. G. W.. Residence.
as Moore Thos.. Residence c.,,n
asa Moreton Helms Lumber 70. ta,i
"a NichoIsou Mrs H. L.. Residence
a. Parsons W. F. Residence.
I'd SHERMAN Mrs II. NJ, Residence
| IL Waits. DR. ". b.. Residence
CHANGE.
s-s To ISL Bnekler, Mrs. 3. E.-kesiue
l0o-2 to l59 Cohn A. Residence. ..a
| 1I4-4 to 154 Mccormick Jas. -Ressaae sa
| ll4-2 to 1856 McLaurin, w. VIM, eson CO.
asa TO 40 Montgomery, G. T-lllin,os,vana
| All to AIS Lazarus, II. T.-franaknns
I093 to 100 Williams. john kesioei
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- to go Commercial Bank ..,,mery. T. II.
45a Montgomery, O. y. to Aon'fo"'
Cumberland T. & !. 70.
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Residence Lots For sale.

Parties wishing to purchase, apply
to Mrs. M. V. Powell or her agent, A
c. McNair.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Bucks stoves and ranges at c. b
Perkins Hardware Store.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Carload prices on sash, doors
blinds, lime, fire brick and cement at
Perkins Hardware Store.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Socie-
ty has grown to 20 members and meets
weekly at the homes of the ladies.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Powell have
made their home in the Powell resi-
dence, having rented the same for the
year.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-01-16
Il Cumberland
Telephone &
Telegraph Co.

Subscribers will please make the fol-
lowing changes in their October ISL
directory
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-25
DETROIT ODD FELLOWS.
A Committee in the City Arranging
for Entertainment.

A committee of Detroit Odd Fellows COM
posed of L. L. Robinson, J. f. Schaening
and c. r. Workman was in the city yester-
day to consult w. H.. Leedy, chairman of
the entertainment for the meet
ing of the Sovereign Grand Lodge here
next September. The Detroit men were err.
ranging for the entertainment of a dele
cation of Odd Fellows from their city who
will be here for that meeting and who de-
sire the best accommodations they can Sc
cure.
The committee represented one of the
crack cantons of Detroit, which will enter
the prize drills with the expectation of car
rying off the honors. In speaking of this
canton Mr.. Robinson said:
1T is one of the best drilled companies
In the country and has an excellent record
behind II. IL has carried off a number of
prizes In big contests, and we shall come
firm expectation of taking the best of
everything in sight. Well have a big crowd
here TO support our boys, and the other
cantons that come to take home prizes will
find that they are In fast company.
are arranging headquarters for 10
people. That will include the members of
the canton and their wives only. In addi-
ton 10 this number Detroit will send 800 TO
400 more Odd Fellows to the meeting"
The Detroit gentlemen stopped at the En-
glish Hotel and figured with the manage
ment of that establishment for the enter
ainmen of their party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-03-25
A WOMAN'S QUEER ACT.
She Tried to XIII Herself and Didn't
Know Why.

Mrs. Mary Barnett, wife of Edward ].
Barnett, living at 10 East Maryland street,
took 10 cents worth of morphine about .
o'clock last night, with suicidal intent, but
will recover. DR.. Wright, of the Dispensary,
was called. and the ambulance could hardly
get through the muddy street and crowd
around the house. The excitement had
spread over the entire neighborhood and
those who could not get admittance to the
house contented themselves with staying
out in the muddy street.
After working with the woman for awhile,
DR.. Wright decided to take her TO the City
Hospital. An objection was at once raised
by the family. The police, physicians and
priest, who had also been summoned, as it
thought the last hour was at hand, tried
10 persuade the members of the family TO let
her go. Finally all consented with the ex-
ception of the husband. He said: Il want
her 10 die In bed" At length he agreed 10
leave the matter TO a sister. The sister
said she would not decide, for If the woman
died at the hospital she would then be
blamed for 1t by the husband. All this
time the woman was becoming more in
need of hospital attention, and the husband
finally gave in and she was removed TO the
City Hospital.
The cause of the attempt is not known.
Mrs. Barnett said she had quarreled with
a neighbor woman over their children, and
that was the cause. To another woman
she said: Il don't know why l took it,"
At the hospital 1t was said she would not
Gle.