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The leader., 1901-12-04
AprERrrsrNa INrELLIaEsrLY.

The great trouble with a great many
people is that they lack a settled adj
policy. They do not start
out with a clear, definitely outlined
purpose and pursue that purpose with
a firm and steady hand. The large,
general advertiser starts out with the
knowledge that he must disburse
heavy sums of money for advertising
before he will receive any returns, and
1t may seem to him, for awhile, that
the money expended in this way is
dead loss, but, nevertheless, he spends
the money without a qualm, confident
that he is thereby only casting his
bread on the waters to return to him
MANIFOLD increased, in the fullness of
time. A great many retailers lack
both foresight and courage. They ex-
pertinent in a timid way with various
forms of publicity. They become
easily discouraged at their apparent
failure to derive profitable returns
therefrom Immediately, and are far too
quick to give up and try something
else. The man who, when he sees him
self mistaken, is quick to acknowledge
his error and take steps to right it, is
very wise. But there is too much
blind, vague cropping done by retailers.
Almost all err on the side of too great
timidity or conservatism. What most
retailers need to do is to go ahead with
a vim, to get little confidence in them
selves, to believe in their own adver-
Using and their ability to make it
right. These are some excellent re-
Elections for our advertising public
to think over, and to the advertising
solicitor, we would say: When you
solicit an advertisement for your
paper, never apologize for asking for
it; for, remember that the advertiser
will always receive more benefit from
the adv ertisement than you will. 1t is
a favor you are doing him and you
should impress him that way, in order
to properly place yourself with him.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Orthodoxy Factor In Determining Title

to Church Property.
The Supreme Court last week de-
cided the famous Mount Helm Baptist
Church case of Jackson in favor of
those of the congregation who had not
gone off after faith cure" and other
strange gods. The gist of the decision
is that if negro preacher wants to
retain his charge and the major part
of the congregation the church prop
erty, he must preach the accepted doc
trine of the denomination and not at
tempt too many improvements If he
does, the minority, who still cherish the
simon pure tenets, can cast him and
his followers into outer darkness and
own and operate the property.
Rev. Jones was elected to the "Mount
Helm" pastorship as straight Bap
tist. He had not been there long, how
ever, before he had begun to cure his
congregation by faith and introduce
other new practices and beliefs. A
majority of the congregation agreed
with him to change the name of the
church and repudiate the name of the
Baptist denomination, calling the
church the Tabernacle of Christ"
The dissenting members of the flock
at once sought to GUST him from the
pulpit by injunction proceedings, and
Jones won before the Chancellor in the
lower court. The Supreme Court,
however, reversed the case and made
an injunction against the preaching of
unorthodox doctrines against the de-
sire of the whole congregation perpet-
ual.
Some time ago the members of the
First Colored Baptist Church of
Brookhaven, with minority faction
headed by the pastor, were divided
under circumstances very similar to
their Jackson colored brethren, and
the majority faction carried the mat
ter into the courts to GUST the pastor
and obtain possession of the church
property, which he and the minority
held.
The leader., 1901-12-04
HUMOR OF THE HOUR
DAnEer Ahend.

A knavish looking fellow was once
charged before a magistrate with steal
ing a pair Of trousers. The evidence
against him not being strong enough in
convict him he was acquitted after a
patient investigation of the case. The
accused, however, to the surprise of
everybody, remained In the dock.
Thinking he could not hear or did
not understand the magistrates deci-
sion, the lawyer who had been defend
ing him told him he was at liberty to
go about his business II he had any.
The man, however, shook his head
slightly, but did not move.
You are discharged. Why don't
you goT asked the lawyer.
By this time the court was nearly
empty, and the accused, leaning for
ward, whispered to his defender:
II can't leave till all the witnesses
against me are gone"
"WhyT asked the man of law.
Because of the trousers" answered
the other. Don't you understands
"Most certainly l do not" said the
solicitor. "What about the trousersr
"Only this, sir-I've got them on!'
The leader., 1901-12-04
A New Remedy.

The old friends of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy will be pleased to
know that the manufacturers of that
preparation have gotten out a new
remedy called Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets, and that it is meet
ing with much success in the treat
ment of constipation, biliousness, sick
headache, impaired digestion and like
disorders. These Tablets are easier to
take and more pleasant in effect than
pills; then they not only move the
bowels, but improve the appetite and
correct any disorders of the stomach
and liver. For sale by G, e. Grafton
Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-12-04
800 Reward, 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers, that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The leader., 1901-12-04
A Good Cough Medicine.

From the Gazette, Toowoomba, Australia
/ find Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is an excellent medicine. | have been
suffering from severe cold for the
last two months, and it has effected a
cure. have great pleasure in recon-
mending it.-W. G. WoCKNER. This is
the opinion of one of our oldest and most
respected residents, and has been vol
UNFAIRLY given in good faith that others
may try the remedy and be benefited,
as was Mr.. Wockner. This remedy is
sold by G. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-12-04

The sidewalk leading up to the Hos
kins cemetery and the Catholic ceme-
terry is in an almost impossible condi-
ton. In fact, in bad weather, one
would risk life and limb in leaping it's
caverns or scaling its heights. Other
wise, the city cemeteries are in neat
repair. Some improvements in lots
are going on all the time and Christ.
Albertz is doing his duty as sexton.
Rosehill cemetery presents a much
better appearance than it did few
years ago, and is the one that was in
greatest need of repairs.
The leader., 1901-12-04

Miss Ruth Middleton, the daughter
of the lamented Charles Middleton,
who died in this city little more than
year ago, was married in McComb
last Thursday to Mr.. George Butler.
Later:-Mrs. Butler died on Saturday
night last She was seriously ill at the
time of her marriage. Mrs. Butler was
a young and handsome woman and at
tracted many admirers while residing
in this city. All friends unite in
mourning her early death and in con-
dolence with the widowed mother and
family.
The leader., 1901-12-04

Disease and danger Turk in the vital
organs. The blood becomes vitiated
and the general health is undermined
whenever the stomach and liver fail to
perform their functions as nature in
tended. HERBINE will tone up the
stomach, regulate the liver, where
other preparations only relieve.
Price, so cents. Price & Watson.
The leader., 1901-12-04

An attractive woman thrives on good
food and sunshine, with plenty of ex-
ercise in the open air. Her form
CLOVIS with health and her face blooms
with its beauty. When troubled with
a costive habit, she takes a few doses
of HERBINE to cleanse her system of
all impurities. Price, so cents. Price
q Watson.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Tom Case. sentenced to the penite

Tom Case, sentenced to the peniten-
tiary four years ago by the Circuit
Court of Copiah for being accessory to
the murder of Station Agent Ander-
son, at Wesson, was pardoned by the
Governor on the 9th ult., and arrived
in Brookhaven, on his way home in
this county, Thanksgiving morning
He is said to have made a model pris-
oner during his confinement in the
pen, and, counting the time to his
credit on account of good behavior, he
only had about five or six months
longer to serve before the expiration
of his term
The leader., 1901-12-04

Helen-when a man comes home all
hot and tired out, his wife ought not to
talk to him until he has had his dinner.
"And after dinner, Arthur
"Well, she ought to sit near the ham,
mock and fan him, but she needn't talk
SO very much even then" - Chicago
Record Herald
The leader., 1901-12-04
RebeIlious Victim.

Mrs. Smith-What, 50 for Panama
hat?
Mr.. Smith-Yes, Mrs. Smith, 50. The
man said this hat would last me nine
years. You put that down, Mrs. Smith,
for I'm going to get even with him.
I'll wear it nine years.-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The leader., 1901-12-04
His Married Life.

"He's forever speaking Of the late
'unpleasantness.' By that suppose he
means the civil war;"
ooh, no. He means his late wife,
Philadelphia Press.
The leader., 1901-12-04
The Chip OF the Block.

II can tell you one thing, Maria. II
Johnny is like me, he will have good
staying qualities anyhow"
HE has them now, John. He'd stay
in bed till noon every day if I'd let
him."-Boston Traveller.
The leader., 1901-12-04

Don't fail to call on Bryant for guns,
revolvers and sporting goods. He has
the most complete line ever shown in
Brookhaven.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Looks That Way.

Mr.. Penn-The weather man must
have a grievance against the whole
country.
Mr.. Pitt-What makes you say that?
Mr.. Penn-See the roast he has been
giving us. - Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Two Good Brood Mares for Sale.

In good conditions; work well any
where in harness; good size and will be
sold for S75 apiece or $50 for the pair.
Address: JOHN A. THOMAS,
Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader., 1901-12-04
A Youthful Casuist.

Harold, what are you and Reginald
quarreling aboutT called the fond
papa.
"Why, Reginald swallowed the PEN
MES out of his bank" answered Har-
old, "and now he says he has more
lean.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Away Temporarily.

Summer Boarder-And didn't you
ever have any mosquitoes around here?
Farmers Son-You bet! Pap work
ed all week chasin 'em away before
you got here, but they'll cum back
Ohio State Journal.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Is That a Symptom

"Your wife has water on the BRAIN"
declared the physician.
81 expected that" asserted the hus-
band "She has always insisted on
having her hair dressed In waves."-
Baltimore American.
The leader., 1901-12-04
oh, Rapture!

She pouting)-I don't love you any
more.
He (radiantly)-How could you love
me any more when you already love
me all you can?-DetrOit Free Press.
The leader., 1901-12-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brady were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. viii Butterfield
at Norfield last Thursday.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Joe +. Cope, Agent for the McComl
City Steam Laundry.

Joe Cope is now the Brookhaven
agent of the McComb City Steam
Laundry. This laundry is owned by
Messrs. w. M. and j. J. White and has
lately been fitted up with new machin-
cry and undergone general overhaul
ing, so that its work will compare
favorably with any in the country.
Leave orders at Cope's store, next
door to the Commercial Hotel
The leader., 1901-12-04

Miss Meta Smith spent Thanksgiv-
ing With Miss Annie Cassidy, at Sum
nit.
The leader., 1901-12-04

Position WANTED-As foreman filler
in good sawmill. Have had 80 years
practical experience in the saw mills
of Mississippi. Address,;
JOHN A. THOMAS,
Brookhaven, Miss.
The leader., 1901-12-04
NObIesse Oblige.

Green Grasshopper-Say, your red
polka dot frock looks awfully hot.
Lady Bug-Well. it's an heirloom. I
have to wear it.-Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
The leader., 1901-12-04
Too Big,

"Say," exclaimed the summer boarder
heatedly, 81 thought you told me there
were no mosquitoes about this placer"
$50 l did," admitted Ezra Straw.
1--WE don't call 'em muskeeters round
here. They're too dern big."-Ohio
State Journal.
The leader., 1901-12-04
What He Was Doing.

Angry Farmer-How dare you fish
here? D'you see that notice?
Tommy-Who's fishin?
Angry Farmer-You are!
Tommy-Garn! Pm only tryin to
drown this worm.
The leader., 1901-12-04
In Dog, Days.

In Dog, Days.
81 notice you've got your summer
pants on" remarked the dog fancier.
EYES," gasped the exhausted terrier,
"but they're not loud-certainly not as
loud as some of this seasons fannels."
"True. Nevertheless, what you need
is muzzl!n."- Philadelphia Press.
The leader., 1901-12-04
ROAD TIME TABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

GOING NORTH DAILY
Leaves New Orleans. =. 2 :35 p. m.
Train NJ r,rives at BrOokhaven ..... ii :l5 y. IN.
Gives at Jackson. LIZ 40 d. ILL.,
,-Ieayes New Orleans e.. $40 a. m.
TRAIN NJ rrives at Brookhayen ...... l;os p. IN.
trriyes at Jackson ........'. Z:Zo p H.
r'nypss-Leaves New Orleans 900 a. m.
No. a, ENPkfss az Rrookhayen 80. II 20 a. m
ArI i'.os at Jackson, :05 p. m
Ioaves New Orleans 4:30 p. m.
TRAIN NO -. az Rrook haven 9:f0 p. m.
Arrives at Jackson. 1.-Two p in'
GOING SOUTH (DAILY9
,,nprss-Ieaves Jackson 80. ;35 a. m.
No. !, En-, rriyes at Brookhayen 1853. 6:0o a. m
Arrives at New 0rleans..... 9;s5 a. M
leaves Jackson ...... 2:2s p. m.
TRAIN NO D; y ~ Rrook 3:52 p. m.
arrives at New Orleans...... Iio p H.
Ioaves Jackson. 3:35 p. m.
TRAIN No. d - at Rrook haven 5:24 p. m.
arrives at New Orleans $3.50 ooo p H.
xo o5.-Leaves Jackson. 2:4o a. m
TRAIN Arrives at Brookhaven. 4:so a. IN
arrives at New Orleans..... 9:2o a. IN.
,.,,oht trains Nos. "a and 95 between Nc
Local ity and Brookhaven, arrive and leave az
Iontioonowinp hours No. "a arrives AT bIook
tne Ui at II 20 a. IN. No. % leaves Brookha'eh
at 2I9 p tr t Nos. % and % between Brook
Lo Sz I'D Canton arrive and leave at the loi.
haven maven hours, No 81 leaves Brookhaven AZ 800
o" m for canton. No. % arrives at broohna'on
from Can'odh az do not stop at flag stations. Nos.
NOS nd a." u stop at all stations. Trains
y anu and with vestibule cars) stop only AZ
Hammond McComb CITY, Bro1kh hso n m7I cam,
nnaanIshurst. Crystal Springs, jackson ana Sali
haIe enJ ali stations jetween Canton and water
ton, ana all s'"''0"0
Valley. 81, urovs mako close connection
,h q ali of the |. c. branch ROADS.
The leader., 1901-12-04
IT'S Said
The MONARCH SHOE

and style has Men that them
will other that's testimonial They shoe aer
and for feet when they encsed the Monarch Shoe
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
DECAPITATED BY ICE KNIVES.
The Horrible Death of u White
Plains. y. y. Engineer

WHITE PLAINS y. Y. Feb. 14--Henry
EnGere an engineer. who has charge of
the ice houses and plant of c. Deutermann
& Sons at St Mary's Lake. near this viii
lage. met a horrible death at noon today.
Seventy five men were engaged in cut
ting and storing ice at the time There is
an ice run extending from the ground to
the top Of the ice houses. height of sixty
feet TIE run has capacity of fifty cakes
a minute. and is operated by steam. Flee
trio buttons are used in signaling the
starting and stopping of the elevator which
conveys the ice up the run to the houses
A new device was put on the run to-
day. II is called a knife. and has teeth
six inches long. similar to those on a NOW
ing machine. The new appliance cuts the
ice TO a required size. Enderle stepped on
the run to remove u nail in the frame
work, which he had noticed affected the
smooth operation of the elevator Some
enc at the top OF the run pushed the but
ton and some one else started the engine
In the next instant the knife decapitatei
Enderle and his head fell on the Ice below
His body was drawn into the machinery
and was literally cut and torn to pieces
None of the men would admit having start
ed the machinery Enderle was popular
among ais fellow employees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
MAY BE LAURENCE GRAHAM.
Overcout Thief Thought Ia he a
Naval Officers Son.

Detective Horne. who arrested a young
man who gave the name of Walter c.
Curtis. Wednesday night. has reason to
believe that his prisoner is no other chan
Laurence Graham. the son of retired
naval officer who has made his home in this
city for some years. Graham was a bad
boy 1t is said, and always gave his pat
ents great deal of trouble. until at last
they were compelled to disown him. He
was arrested in this city on several oc
casions. but his people came to his rescue
and he was released. The young nan VINO
is now under arrest has been identified ty
one of his former associates. but stlll
there is some doubt as to the identity be
ing fully established. He has admitted
having stolen overcOats from Claude Par
nett. of 1854 | Street northwest and L. l..
Gies, who has an office in the Warder
Building. but denies having taken one be-
longing to Harry Van Dyke, 1901 K ST. eet
northwest. although he has been identi-
fed by a colored domestic as the Ihan who
called at the house about the time that
the coat was taken. He talks freely ri out
the two thefts. but will give absolutely
no information regarding himself He was
measured and photographed yesterday for
the rogues gallery
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
HECHT AND COMPANY,
5f3-515 Seventh Street.
DEATH ACCIDENTAL.
Wounds Found on the Body Caused
by the lee.

Coroner hewitt yesterday gave a certi-
cate of accidental death in the case of
Walter Dorsey. colored. whose body was
taken from the water near the mouth of
the James Greek Canal Wednesday morn
ing The certificate was the result of an
examination of the body by Deputy CcrO-
ner GlazebroOk. who found that several
OF the ribs had been broken and that there
were several gashes on the lead and
body. but he was of the opinion that these
had been received during the i've weeks
that the body remained in the water.
Dorsey was paid of on the 9th of Janu-
airy and after taking several drinks was
seen staggering along X Street going i'll
the direction of his home. at 903 New Jer-
sey Avenue. His path would have taken
him across the canal and Detectives Lacy
and Brown, who have investigated the
case. believe that he fell in and was
drowned. but Mrs. Dorsey insists that he
met with foul play.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
Hechts' Greater Stores,
5l3.5l5 Seventh Street.
Another important Hour Sale at Hechts'.
Ii to H..
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
pc pair for ladies' fine cambria
and muslin drawers, with UNI
brella ruffie.
SIC each for ladies' good muslin
corset covers, with felled
seams.
S1.49 for lot boys 4, 5, and 6
year best blue chinchilla reef
ers. with velvet collars, which
sold for s..
SIZE for lot Of boys all-wool
double-breasted suits; sizes
8 to 16; sold for 81.
29c for heavy "A tapestry table
covers; 49c values.
23c for all-wool ingram carpet
remnants-worth 60c.
5 Use for 40-inch white striped
curtain swiss-worth Zoe.
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CONTINUED.

CONftNuEb.
Csc for lot of boys washable
sailor blouse suits of galatea
cloth; which in season sell for
as high as S3.
S1.S9 for lot of ladies' black
cheviot serge skirts; the reg
ular $3.50 skirts.
SOC for 1914 white and tan blan-
kets-sold for 79c.
II lie yard for "a coIored ia.
bic OilclOth-pretty colors.
SIC for S1.25 full double bed
white spreads = Marseilles
pattern.
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!. 12ic pair for lot child's canton
|. flannel drawers; trimmed
!. with lace.
|. Sc for lot infants velvet, lace,
i. and fur trimmed caps; sizes
!. Ia, Is, and 16.
!. 29c for ladies' eiderdown dress
{ ing sacques; pink, violet, and
!. blue; were 69c.
|. SOC for lot ladies' muslin gowns,
7 with trimmed yokes; former
|. ly sold for SOC.
: 25c for mems soc night shirts.
!. 39c for mems natural wool
|. shirts and drawers; soiled
|. from window display; sold for
!. 81.
|. Sc yard for 10000 yards torchon
|. laces 4 inches wide; sold for
I Zoe.
!. &c yard Tor lJc wide cambria
I embroideries.
!. 51c pair for ladies' 15c fast
|. black hose.
!. l5c for children's Swiss ribbed
I union suits. sizes , to 6 years;
sold for 39c formerly.
! Soc pair for ladies' common
: sense button and lace shoes;
!. sizes 4 to s; formerly sold for
! $500.
. 79c pair for child's dongola lace
shoes; sizes > to II; which
! formerly sold for $1.25.
. 65c yard for 200 yards black
cashmere dress goods in rem
nants; formerly De.
15c ward for remnants of "a
and 1914 bleached sheeting;
the DE and 35c quality.
225c for odd lot of silk veIvets;
i. some remnants; some full
. pieces; regular 81 value.
2tc for best household ammo
mia.
12!c for lot of boys percale
. waists i'll great variety; reg
Mar o5c values
. ,-.......,-... l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

a woman giving the name OF Bertha
Giadfelter, who the police say is a ser
want. was arrested last night by Police
man Warren, OF the First precinct sta
ton. because she is said to have had in
her possession blanket and other small
property belonging TO the United States
Government. Capt. G. d. Parkhurst. L. :,
A, stationed at the Washington Barracks
is complainant against her. II is believed
by the police that the woman was given
the property by marine The woman is
thirty-six years old.
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CONTINUED.

19c for Iot ciiild's madras ging-
ham dresses, trimmed with
embroidery and braid.
99c for lot black flannel and
brilliantine waists, in large
sizes only.
$1.95 fer lot of 30 ladies' para
soils; all samples, and all this
seasons styles; which were
made to be sold for "a to So;
choice for $1.95.
$1.95 this hour for the choice lot
of mems all-silk umbrellas,
double-lock frames; some tape
bordered; some with sterling
silver and carved ivory han
dies; regular 81 to IS values.
49c yard for cheyiot serges in
garnet, black, all wool; "A
inches wide; sold for 75c.
39c yard for taffetalines in all
leading shades; elegant for
waists, Innings, and trim
mings.
19c yard for black all-wool
serge which sold for 29c.
&c for 4-row bristle tooth
brushes.
S1.9S for boys blue flannel sail
or blouse suits; trimmed with
silk; values which sell up to
s. in every store.
&c pair for lot of boys wash
able galatea cloth knee pants.
I 7-Sc for waterproof felt win
dow shades, all colors; fix
lures complete.
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Zoe for lot infants long and
short slips of muslin; sizes 1
and 2, trimmed embroidery.
29c for mems SOC fleece lined
underwear.
29c for ladies' soc fieece-Iined
vests and pants.
&c for mems all-silk string ties
which sold for 25c.
S1.55 for ladies' So and S6 silk
bOas.
124c yard for lot taffeta and sat
in ribbons, in all shades; 4,
> and 6 inches wide; were 25c
and soc.
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Csc fos lot of boys washable
galatea cloth sailor blouse
suits which we bought under
price; So values.
29c yard for 21-inch all-silk chi
mas; in all leading shades;
sold for SOC.
39c for bleached double-bed
sheets; hand torn and hand
ironed: usually soc. SIS
lie for ready-made bleaehed
pillow cases, made of good
quality muslin, hand ironed
and torn; usually 15c.
59c for 4S-inch all-wool home
spuns. = such shades as Ok
ford, brown, grey, and blue,
which sold for Csc yard.
39c yard for lot ladies' new per-
Gale waists. all fast cOlors;
with new bishop sleeves.
S1.29 for child's all-wool plaid
dresses; lined throughout;
yokes trimmed with plain ma
terials; sizes 10 to IA; sold for
$500.
9Sc for heavy bed comforts,
formerly sold for $1.25.