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A RIGHTEOUS VICTORY.
just Decision of the State
BOARD of Educafinn

An interesting case, involving the
eligibility of women as school trus
tees, has recently gone up to the pow
ers that be at jackson, from Jones
town, of our shire. And cause for
hearty congratulation it Is, that Goa
homa's trustee of the gentler sex has
been instrumental in bringing the
matter to an issue, establishing thereby
a precedent for the States future con-
duct with regard to such matters.
Congratulations are legitimate, by
reason of the decision of Attorney
General McClurg, which is favorable to
the woman, virtually announcing
that masculine sway shall be shared
with the feminine in matters educa-
tional. The case grew out of the cleo
ton of teacher for the school in
question, the woman member, Mrs. II.
c. McAllister, and another-the latter
voting by proxy, declaring in favor of
certain teacher, the third member
declining to ratify their choice, and
declaring, furthermore, that the cleo
ton was not legal. The vanquished
member appealed to the State Super
intendent of Education, on the ground
that woman was not eligible to the
position of trustee, and also that a
proxy vote was not permlSSlDle. III Jne
latter position he was sustained; but
the woman member was fortified in
her office by the sanction and recogni-
ton of the State officers-an approval
that can but be received with univer-
sal pleasure and qualification.
By the further order of the State
Board, the absent member of the
School Board was suspended, and new
member appointed to take his place.
A meeting of the new board was then
held, and another teacher was elected
and here the situation assumes fresh
interest. In compliance with the law
which says that teacher after GER
tain date shall be appointed by the
county superintendent, the trustees
having failed to elect same at the
proper time, the appointment was
made by the superintendent, and
the first selection was ratified, con-
tract for teaching drawn up, signed,
etc. Both teachers will appear upon
the scene Monday morning, so the
story goes. The Challenge awaits the
issue with lively interest Cldrksdale
ChdlIenQe.
The leader., 1901-11-13
BE just, and Fear Not.

DR.. Wards advocacy of lynch law is
extreme aud unsound, and does not
represent the character of the negro
fairly. The Doctor paints the negro in
colors far too black. The sun has
never shone on an inferior race of peo-
pie who, when having the advantage in
numbers, with the incentive of freedom
and encouragement of strong govern
ment, were ever as obedient and loyal
to their people as were the negroes in
the South.
Lincoln and his cabinet felt assured
that when he issued his proclamation
freeing the negroes, they would rise as
one man and force the Confederates to
return to their homes to protect their
women and children. Instead of which
the negroes not only supported Missus
and the children, but made the food for
the armies in the field, and as far as
they could, protected their people
against insult and robbery from the
Federal soldiery.
Besides, no acceptable substitute for
their service has been found. To us
they are our shade in summer and our
fire in winter. Great would be the
sorrow of our best white people to
witness negro exodus.-LeeiRgtOn
Advertiser
The leader., 1901-11-13
Thanksgiving Proclamation.


President Roosevelt issued the fol
lowing Thanksgiving proclamation on
November End:
"The season is nigh when, according
to the hallowed custom of our people,
the President appoints day as the es-
pecial occasion for praise and thanks
giving to God.
|. "This Thanksgiving finds the people
still bowed with sorrow for the death
of great and good President. We
mourn President Mckinley because we
so loved and honored him, and the
manner of his death should awaken in
the breasts of our people a keen
anxiety for the country and at the
same time a resolute purpose not to be
driven by any calamity from the path
of strong. orderly, popular liberty
which as a nation we have thus far
safely trod.
"Yet, in spite of this great disaster,
it is nevertheless true that no people
on earth have such abundant cause for
thanksgiving as we have. The past
year in particular has been one of
peace and plenty.
"We have prospered in things
material and have been able to work
ioI Jul III chih6o ihoOiACCeuhA
and spiritual. Let US remember that
as much has been given us. much
will be expected from us, and that true
homage comes from the heart as well
as from the lips and shows itself in
deeds.
ave can best prove our thankful
ness to the Almighty by the way in
which on this earth, and at this time,
each of us does his duty to his fellow
men.
"Now, therefore, l, Theodore Roose-
welt, President of the United States
designate as day of general thanksgiv
ing, Thursday, the 2Sth of this present
November, and do recommend that
throughout the land the people cease
from their wonted occupations, and at
their several homes and places of
worship, reverently thank the Giver of
all good for the countless blessings of
our national life.
I'm witness whereof, l have set my
hand and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
"Done at the City of Washington
this, second day of November, in the
year of our Lord, 1901, and of the
independence of the United States 126
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The leader., 1901-11-13
MARRIED.,

On Tuesday, Nov 9TH, at the brides
home, No. Ill Adams street, Memphis,
Tenn, Mrs. Alice Powell Clapp and
Mr.. Brocius N. Darlington, the Rev.
j. G. Morris, d. d., officiating.
There were no cards and only a few
friends were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
harrington left Immediately for their
future home in Eutaw, Ala.
The many Brookhaven friends OF
Mrs. harrington, who is daughter of
the late S. d. Powell and sister OF
Miss Susie Powell, of this city, will re-
joice to hear of her happy marriage
May all their days be filled with the
sunshine of love and prosperity.
The leader., 1901-11-13
Bright's Disease.

Bright's Disease is no respector of
persons; it attacks men and women,
the strong and robust, the rich and
poor, the active body and brain
workers, the fathers of families. the
bread winners in every sphere of life,
seeming to choose for its victims those
only who can least be spared. Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaran-
teed remedy for Bright's Disease.
Your money back if it fails to cure.
Price 80 cents. For sale by c. Z
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13
THE MODERN DANCE-A REJOINDER.

THE MODERN DANCE-A REJOINDER.
EDITOR LEADER:-When | wrote the
article entitled, "Moral Side of Dane
ing" which appeared in recent issue
of THE LEADER, l did not expect those
who engage in dancing to agree with
me. i wrote to warn those who have
the responsibility of rearing children,
hoping that l might cause them to see
the danger ahead, and stop before it is
too late. But since my young friend
takes public issue with me, | wish to
say few words more.
Mr. McGrath had his gun loaded
heavily with Latin and Shakespeare,
but missed the mark altogether when
he fired. said nothing against music;
indeed / love music, and believe it
should have place in every home.
But it is not necessary to dance in
order to enjoy music; if it we're, our
churches would have to have dancing
in them that the people present might
enjoy the music The hooking bird
sings the lays it's Maker taught it;
but the music after which people dance
has no thought of God in it.
If the simple act of dancing is so up
lifting and soul-inspiring, why do not
men have dances and dance with each
other; likewise, women dance with
women? 1t is the close contact with
the opposite sex that causes "the sub
lime sentiments, the elevating 81 yet
indefinable sensations that seize upon
ones soul and lifts him out of him
SELF" and he takes the advantage of
the dance to gain that privilege.
True, some men carry their sisters to
dances, but, almost without exception,
men carry some other mans sister to
dances, and home from them; besides,
| it is not what men, not even
Shakespeare, say is right that makes
| it so; it is what God says that is
right. l remember that in 1886 the
saloon keepers in Brookhaven said it
was right to sell whisky, and did
all they could to carry Lincoln county
"for the sale;" but that did not make it
right.
No, did not say all who dance lose
their virtue; but my friend did not
show that the words were not true
which used in referringto the position
of men and women while dancing.
What father would be willing to see
his daughter on the streets in ball
room dress, being embraced by man
as she is by her partner in the dance
and waltz?
Mr.. McGrath brought forth no fig
abandoned women in the United States
did not lose their virtue as a result of
attending dances. Until that is done
l shall feel like my words were true.
He speaks of riding. Riding is a
healthful exercise, often prescribed by
physicians for their patients. Who
ever heard of a doctor advising his pa
tents to dance, or attend dances?
did not get my data from From
Ball Room to He'll" [ got it from a
more reliable source
My language was strong, but not so
strong as that of a Catholic priest
who lives in Hattiesburg, and has
charge of church near me. He said:
"No respectable Catholic will have a
dance in his home, nor allow his
children to attend one elsewhere. u
| believe in telling the truth forcibly.
With good intentions and kindest feel
ings for all, | am,
Yours for righteousness,
l.. d. POSEY.
| Nj HarynaI Mice
The leader., 1901-11-13

You'll have a cold this winter. May
be you have one now. Your children
will suffer too. For coughs, Group,
bronchitis, grip and other winter com
plants One Minute Cough Cure never
fails. Acts promptly. 1t is very
harmless. c. b. George, Winchester
Ky, writes: sour little girl was at,
tackled with Group late one night and
was so hoarse she could hardly speak
We gave her few doses of One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t relieved her
Immediately and she went to sleep
When she awoke next morning she had
no signs of hoarseness or Group" C.
E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13
A Physician Testifies.

81 have taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
and have never used anything in my
life that did me the good that did,"
says County Physician Geo.. w.
Scroggs, of Hall county. Ga. "Being a
physician l have prescribed it and
found it gives the best results" If the
food you eat remains undigested in
your stomach it decays there and
poisons the system. You can prevent
this by dieting. but that means starva-
ton. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests
what you eat. You need suffer from
neither dyspepsia nor starvation. The
worst cases quickly cured. Never
fails. c. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13
WARNINGS!

Tenderness, aching in the small of
the back is serious symptom. The
kidneys are suffering. Take Smiths
Sure Kidney Cure at once. 1t is re-
liable kidney remedy and system regu-
lator, and will cure the trouble before
il develops its dangerous stage.
Price 80 cents. For sale by G. z.
Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13
Reliable and Gentle.

"a pills a pill" says the saw. But
there are pills and pills. You want a
pill which is certain, thorough and
gentle. Mustn't grippe. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers fill the bill. Purely
vegetable. Do not force but assist the
bowels to act, strengthen and in
vigorate. Small and easy to take. C..
K. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13

Rev. j. E. Wills, Mississippi Col
lege ministerial student and native
of this county, preached at the Baptist
church Sunday night. His sermon was
well received by the large congrega-
ton present.
The leader., 1901-11-13

Never try to coax cold or cough,
use the remedy that unfailingly con-
quers both. BALLARD's HoREHoUND
SYRUP is the great specific for all
throat and lung troubles. Price, %
and so cents. Price & Watson.
The leader., 1901-11-13

Editor Joseph Dale, of the Lawrence
County Press, was pleasant caller
Saturday evening, on his way home
from the Deep Water Convention at
Gulfport.
The leader., 1901-11-13

DIR. A. A. Lomax will give an address
at the Baptist church at 1880 tomorrow
evening. Come out and bring con-
tribution to the Parsonage Fund.
The leader., 1901-11-13

WANTED - Two correspondents in
every town in this county of more than
500 inhabitants. Experience I'M
necessary. Must have common school
education. Stamp with application.
WASHINGTON PRESS EXCHANGE,
| Washington, d. G.
The leader., 1901-11-13
Short Cuts i'm Farming.

GU. w
And IL / had as much as 40 acres of
moderately level land, would supple
ment the above list of tools by adding
one disc cultivator, costing s25. 90.
Thus for an expenditure of s65 90
for tools, enough can be saved in the
cost of labor, in one year to pay for
the outfit, save the team.
Land that l was changing from cot
ton to corn, l would break at three
burrows, two with the two-horse pillow,
and one with the middle burster.
would plant the corn in the furrow run
with the middle burster, and then
plant corn with the planter, and as
soon as it begins to come up, harrow
the entire surface across the rows
preferably, with the drag harrow.
Use Georgia stock with 4.inch scooter
to run around first time; after which
cultivate level with cultivator, keeping
clea n, and surface stirred. Corn thus
treated will stand more severe
drought than we have had the present
year.
The above for land with good drain
age; for cotton land l would break
early in broad lands, before planting,
harrow the surface well; then lay off
and plant and cultivate same as above,
except If it is very wet season, every
alternate row might be plowed out
with one-horse turning pillow, and
this is the only use | would have for
the one horse pillow.
l have tried the above plan of farm
ing this year and am we'll satisfied
with results. 1 adopted the same plan
for cotton, and made nearly bale to
the acre on thin pine-land, with $50
pounds of fertilizer to the acre. ad-
vocate rows four feet apart for cotton
or corn, and with plenty of distance
in the drill.
AN EASY WAY OF RAISING SWEET POTATOES.
Flat break the land we'll, about the
first of May. Harrow we'll; then make
rows four feet wide, open deep with
6-inch shovel, set draws in this furrow
After they commence growing, side
harrow. This will fill the furrow and
hill the sets, no more blowing is neces-
sary. Keep grass and weeds out with
the hoe.
SIIGGESTION EApMEDCf
Try churning your cream with the
ice cream freezer. You can use water,
either cold, warm or hot, as may be
necessary to obtain the proper temper
ature, without mixing it with the
cream. Feed your COWS a moderate
amount of cotton seed at milking
time, and your butter will be firm and
nice. o. p. S.
There is more CatarIh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together. and
until the last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For great many years doctors pro-
nounced 1t local disease, and prescribed local
| remedies. and by constantly falling to cure with
local treatment. pronounced it incurable.
Science has proven catarrh to be a consttu-
tional disease. and therefore requires consttu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by f. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on the market. 1t
Is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to a
| teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
| mucuOus surfaces of the system. They offer one
hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure.
| Send for CIRCULARS and testimonials.
AddresSAF. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
The leader., 1901-11-13
Modern Surgery Surpassed.

awhile suffering from bad case of
piles l consulted physician, who ad-
vised me to try a box of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve," says G.. F. Carter,
Atlanta, Ga. 81 procured box and
was entirely cured. DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve is a splendid cure for
piles, giving relief instantly, and l
heartily recommend it to all suffer
ers." Surgery is unnecessary to cure
piles. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
will cure any case. Cuts, burns,
bruises and all other wounds are also
quickly cured by it. Beware of coun-
terfeits. G.. E. Grafton Drug Co.
The leader., 1901-11-13

The following jurors have been
drawn to serve at the November Term
of the Lincoln Circuit Court-third
week of the term, viz:
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p,uROAD TINE TABLE.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.

GOING NORTH DAILY
Leaves New Orleans. :. IS p. m.
TRAIN NJ rrives at Brookhaven ...... II :i3 p m.
arriyes at Jackson. ..........i z'so a. WI.
LEAVES New Orleans =. $40 a. m.
TRAIN "a Arrives at Breokhaven ...... ! Os p M
arrives at Jackson .......... 2:2S p IN.
rxrpyss-Ieayes New Orleans 90 a, m.
No. ~ arrives at Brookhaven I'LL - a. m.
Arrives at Jackson. ......... loo pm
nc leaves New Orleans 4:30 p. m.
TRAIN No. ~. az Rrookhayen .. 9:l0p. IN.
Arrives at Jackson. ...Ii;oo p. M
GOING SOUTH DAILY
rx,prss-Leaves Jackson .... 80 a. m.
NO. l. hN Triyes at Brookhayen ...... 6;0o a. m.
arrives at New Orleans....., 9:35 a. IN.
Leaves Jackson 49,. 2:2s p. m.
TRAIN NO. S;;aS at Rrookhayen. 3:52p. m.
arrives at New Orleans...... 7:15 p. m.
ru,x No. 2s.-Leayes Jackson. ...." go p M
TRAIN W arrives at Brookhaven ..... b:2l p m.
Arrives at New Orleans .....l Oo p. III.
M o5.-Leaves Jackson. 2:fo a. m.
TRAIN arriyes at BrOokhaven. $3.50 a. m
Arrives at New Orleans..... 9;2o a. m.
,,,,,cht trains Nos. o. and % between Nc
Locsl, and Brookhayen, arrive and leave at
CompnS n ~ hours: No. % arrives at Brook-
t he at II 20 a. M No. % leaves brookha'eh
st?lS p t;, m Nos. % and % between Brook
Locs anJ Canton arrive and leave at the FOL.
maven bnurs No. g2 leaves Brookhaven atS;oo
owlIss oT canton. No. 80 arrives at Brookhayen
from Canton az do O. not stop at flag stations Nos
NOS md ~" u stop at all stations. Trains
= an and 3 with vestibule cars stop only at
MMoosmcmond. McComb City, Brookhaven, Wesson.
Hns1Iehnrst, crystal Springs, Jackson ana IAN
i haA and ali stations between Canton ana water
valley rains both ways make close connection
~ ali of the |. G. branch roads.
The leader., 1901-11-13

Jurors for November Term of Circuit
COurt-Third Week.
The leader., 1901-11-13
IT'S SAID

superior Men that have them
testimonial for They shoe laster
feet when they encased in the Monarch Shoe
The leader., 1901-11-13
The Children's Friend.

Mt. Carmel, Miss.
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Ei1a and Thiatlea.

Self-seekers do not find salvation.
The fear of God cures the fear Of
man.
A little balm may hold much bless.
ing.
You cannot trust the man who can.
not trust God.
The roots are refreshed by the rain
released by the leaves.
Every humble bee thinks he knows
how to build the eagle'snest.
There has been but one hand that
could save the world because there Ia
but one heart that could embrace IT,
Rams Horn.
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A DtscoNerer.

Bobby burst into the house in q
state Of high excitement. His hands
and clothing were smeared with q
liberal amount Of some sticky sub
stance, and his face wore o glow Of
triumphant satisfaction.
II say. mamma, those new people
across the way don't know much!"
he exclaimed. "They've got sign on
their front door that says Wet
PAINT"
"And you are covered with it! You
ought TO be ashamed Of yourself!"
said his mother, severely. "The sign
was put up to warn people to keep
away from IT,"
Eyes, mamma" persisted Bobby
with the enthusiasm of richly re-
warded scientific investigator, "but
It wasn't paint, and I knew It 1t
was varnish!"-The King.
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New 70 Him

Ths' distinguished parsonage who
had been announced as the speaker
OF the evening was late in arriving.
and an effort had been made to en-
tsYtain the audience in the meantime
BY vocal music and short impromptu
speeches.
A dozen or more persons began
NaEiing for "Goo-Goo Eyes"
Somewhat perplexed. the professor
a philosophy and bellies lettres, who
wss acting us chairman. arose.
'If Mr.. Googco Wise is in the audi
ene," he said, "ke win oblige BY
coming forward" Tribune.
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what the Matter was.

~ see Dr. Skoop has got disheart-
ened with the results Of his treatment
of Frittcr, and has given mp going
there. ] really don't suppose he was
able to find out what was the matter
Nith him"
"Oh. yes; he found out all right
enough
"He did. What was it?"
Hmpecrniosity." boston Courier.
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An unpatriotic Suggestion.

What / want to do is to purify the
pcfftics of my community"
Don't let any Of the mercantile
agents hear you say that" Responded
the friend.
II don't see what difference II can
make in my credit"
"They are as likely as not 10 take II
for granted that business isn't good,
and that you want Office. Washing.
ton Star
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Bound to Believe.

I'm spite of the lucky stone yoI
carry in your pocket, you lost ali
your money and sign fell on yod
and broke your arm"
"Yes; but wasn't it fortunate had
that lucky stone? Think what might
have happened to me otherwise!"-
Chicago Post.
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triton. In time the heart, liver, lurr1
or other organs are involved and M
engineer has to lay of.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovc-,
cures diseases Of the stomach and crg,,5
of digestion and nutrition. 1t puS6.l
the blood and builds up the body vitI
seund healthy flesh.
NJ used ten bottles Of DR.. Pierc.'s col.I
Medical Discovery and several vials OF his Fed
ant Pellets q year ago this spring and hav. ba{
no trouble with indigestion since writes M
W. r. Thompson, Of Townsend, Broadwa,er Co
Montana. ~words fail to tell how thankful
am for the relief, as had suffered so much an
Il seemed that the doctors could do me no gooI
got down In weight 10 IaS poYnd., and wa, nd
able 10 work at all. Now I weigh TO and Cad
do q days work on the farm. have reconl
mended your medicine to several, and hi
always have . good word to say for Dr. pi,rcrI
and his medicine
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation.
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DISAPPOINTMENT.

Good Fortune in Disguise q,
Crept shyly to my door:
Want In her haggard eyes.
Grief in the garb she wore.
How should l know the guest
Who came so poorly drest?
With fear / let her In.
Who would not be denied:
No greeting did she win.
No welcome to my side
This unlimited guest,
Who stole away my rest
But In the morning light q.
Another face was there:
I saw a visage bright,
A beauty strange and rare.
My dear. deceitful guest
Had put my faith to test.
Now Joy and I are friends.
Who thought to be estranged;
Now Fate hath made amends.
And all the world Is changed.
For since knew my guest.
find her gifts the best.
IF. W. Clarke, In N. Y. Independent.
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without Honor at Homo

Dakota Farmer Visiting in the
east)-Yes, Stree; I live right on the
grandest and most magnificent stream
on earth!
Same Dakota Farmer lat home)-
Darn 1t, the river has destroyed my
best patch Of wheat. This yere Mis-
souri, is the dirtiest, meanest, and
suaggiest stream on earthl-Harlem
Lite.
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Feminine Charity,

Bess-Mame is perfect little hyp
crite.
Nell-One wouldn't think SO from
her innocent ways.
Bess-Oh, they are a good deal Tx,
he compexion-all put on.-Chicago
Daily News.