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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.

The Aberdeen Examiner says the
following splendid tribute to one of
Mississippi's gifted sons, comes from
the Laurel, Maryland, Democrat. The
expressions will be heartily endorsed
by all who have met the talented and
scholarly Representative of the Fifth
district:
Several gentlemen were recently en-,
gagged in conversation in the room OF
a prominent United States Senator
when the conversation drifted to the
subject of the brainiest men in the
house of representatives.
"If," said the senator referred to,
"you will go tomorrow to the capitol
and get the first twenty representa-
tives you meet, without any regard to
their politics, to write down the names
of five of the brightest men in the
house of representatives, / will make
a wager that the name of John S. Will
liams, of Mississippi, will be on every
list handed you"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
MIsSIssIPPICENsUs REPORT.
Additional Data ofInterest from
the Bureau Mt Washington.

Additional Data ofInterest from
the Bureau at Washington.
The census department at Washing
ton has issued the official bulletin Civ
ing the population of Mississippi by
counties and minor civil divisions.
While many Of the figures embraced
in the bulletin have hitherto made
public some interesting data additional
statistics are published that are worthy
of mention. The report says:
THE population of the State in 1900
was 1,55l,2T0 as against 1,2S9,600 10
1890, representing an increase of 26l,-
$40, or 20.3 per cent. This rate of in
crease is materially greater than that
for the decade Immediately preceding,
which was IA per cent, though much
less than that for the ten years from
1870 to 1880, which was 36.7 per cent.
Throughout the century marked de-
gree of fuctuation is observed in the
growth of the State. In 1900 the pop
ulation of the territory that after
wards became the State of Mississippi
was $3.50: in 1920, three years after the
territory became State. the popula-
ton was 75,44S: the increase since then
has been continuous, and the present
population is It's times more than the
population of one hundred years ago,
when the first census was taken.
1.-THE total land surface of Missis-
sippi is 46,340 square miles, and the
average number of persons to the
square mile is 33.5 against 27.S in 1890.
No territorial changes have been made
in the counties of Mississippi since
1890. Of the rs counties in the State
all but three have increased in popu-
lation during the decade, the counties
showing the largest percentages of in
crease being! Pearl River, 1865; Perry,
1851; Jones, 114.2; Green, "a; Sun
flower, ia; Harrison, 6S.3; Quitman,
65.4; Covington, 57.6. The three coun-
ties showing decreases are Benton,
Grenada and Issaquena.
There are 23s incorporated cities,
towns and villages in Mississippi, of
which 80 have a population of more
than 1000, but Of these only have ID
population in excess of 5000, namely,
Vicksburg, 1854; Meridian, 14,O5O;
Natchez, 12,210; Jackson, 1919; Green
vile, 1912; Columbus, 6,4S4; Biloxi,
5,467.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Doubly ironical was the action OF
the. Spencer county, Indiana, grand
jury. Convened specially to investi
gate the recent lynching of three me-
groes at Rockport, that matter was ig-
nored and 139 negroes of the
precinct = about the whole col,
ored male adult population-were
indicted for selling their votes on
election day, last November. Moth
ing is said of indicting the men who
bought these votes. In fact, the &C
ton taken is part of systematic plan
for expelling the negro population
from southern Indiana. Four years
hence, when their votes are needed
they will be baited Vicksburs
Herald.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
"TNEXAMPLED PROSPERITY"

The travelling correspondent of the
Baltimore Manufacturers Record, who
is just in from general tour of the
South, reports unexampled prosperity.
1t is speciality with the represent
alive of the Manufacturers Record to
obtain in person, as nearly as possible,
the exact status of the true condition
of the South. In complying with this
obligation, representative farmers,
manufacturers, railroads, merchants
and other business enterprises are
consulted, and the result of the sever
al interests given to the public. The
information derived from the above
sources, justifies the Baltimore Manu-
facturer's Record, in saying that in the
early days of the New Century, the
Southern States are blessed with "un-
exampled prosperity"
1t goes without saying that upon
agriculture the food supply of the
world depends, and it may be added
that agriculture furnishes the raw
material to be manufactured into
fabrics with which the clothing of the
world is supplied. So when the Balti-
more Manufacturers Record declares
that unexampled prosperity prevails
throughout the Southern States, it may
be accepted as true. From earnest
personal inquiries, and by scanning its
State exchanges, the Clarion Ledger is
satisfied that the industrial and bust
ness enterprises established in the last
year, and now in course of completion,
are surprising even to our people.
In 1900 Mississippi led her sister
Southern States in railroad building,
and in every town of any prominence
in the State industrial and business en-
terprises are being developed. Our
climate is the best, and our lands are
adapted to the raising of almost every
food crop, and we have timber of every
description almost unlimited. So it is
not surprising that Mississippi is the
most inviting field for both home and
foreign capital.
Prosperity and push are in the air.
At no previous time in our history have
such efforts for the upbuilding of the
State been made. Recently Bishop
Galloway, Secretary of State Power
and Mr.. Edgar S. Wilson, at the solici-
tation of committees along the con-
templated line of the Jackson, Colum-
bus and Northeastern railroad, ad-
dressed the people urging their coop
Grafton in this important enterprise
Their words of advice and encourage
ment were gratefully received and
were responded to by generous offers
and donations.
The Clarion Ledger notes with pleas.
ure that State exchanges are speaking
out for liberal and friendly relations
between people and railroads, and this
spirit should be encouraged
The inaugural address of Governor
Longino on tho subject of the invest
ment and fair treatment of capital in
the State has attracted attention at
home and abroad. Now is the time
above all others for every industrial
and business enterprise to cooperate
farmers, factories, merchants, rail
roads all move on the same liberal line,
having for their object the advance
ment and prosperity of the State.
Let this feeling pervade public senti-
ment and the outcome will place Mis-
States. Clarion Ledger.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
GIBSON TALKS.
What He Had to Say After His
Case was DISPENSED of.

Case was Dispensed of.
J. e. Gibson, who plead guilty to at.
tempting to bride Governor Longino
published the following statement In
the jackson press, after he had been
discharged by the court:
although circumstances have
placed me where / felt bound in jus
tice to others to submit to a fine 10
this case, deny, with all the emphasis
| can command, that / am guilty OF
any attempt to bride the Governor
He has totally misconstrued all that
was said. The only mention that was
made of either paying or receiving
any money was In reference to hypo
thetical case in which the question Of
defeating combination to obtain the
contract for building the capitol was
being discussed, and in which the Gov
ernor seemed anxious to know how II
could be defeated.
II do not care to discuss the case
further at this time, though have
nothing to conceal from any inquirers
/ was met this morning with positive
statement that the State was going tc
confess that the indictment was bad
and consent that 1t be squashed, and
my attorneys advised me that this
would necessarily mean contin
uance of the case. As a forfeiture has
been taken against my bond, and was
deprived of the means of securing
other bondsmen, this meant that
would have to remain in Jail for de
fault of the bond for SIX months.
Propositions we're made by the
State looking to a plea of guilty and 9
short term of imprisonment, but
would not, under any circumstances
have ever consented to any settlement
for even day. But my bond of Ave
thousand dollars was secured witt
money belonging to my friends and
associates, and / felt that it was unjust
70 them to allow 1t to be forfeited or
my account. For these reasons, and
to save the great expense to which
would be subjected, and to save my
own extensive private business from
ruin, l allowed my attorneys to submit
the proposition to the attorneys fol
the State. that, if the forfeiture wa.
set aside, l would pay one Thousand
dollars. was not a fugitive from
justice. had no idea the case would
be called so soon, and out of its time
until after learned that a forfeitur,
had been taken. l was attending tt
my usual business in Indiana anc
Michigan. came without a requisi
ton, but Ps the State had incurred ex
penses in the matter, l felt it RICH
that should repay that, and agreed
to do SO.
II leave the State without any hare
feelings, and feel deeply grateful fol
the numerous kindnesses and expires
sions of the sympathy have received
u. E. GIBSON"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
ENGLISH SOvEREIGNS.

The death of Queen Victoria la
week recalls the following record
.hyme of English sovereigns, beginniI
With William the Conqueror:
First William the Norman;
Then William, his son;
Henry, Stephen and Henry,
Then Richard and John;
Next Henry the Third,
Edwards one, two and three;
And again, after Richard,
Three Henrys we see,
Two Edwards, third Richard,
If rightly guess;
Two Henrys, sixth Edward,
Queen Mary, Queen Bess.
Then Jamie, the Scotchman:
Then Charles, whom they slew,
Yet received, after Cromwell,
Another Charles, too.
Next James the Second
Assembled the throne;
Then good William and Mary
Together came on.
Till Anne, Georges four,
And fourth William all past,
God sent Queen Victoria,
May she long be the last.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
LINES.

"There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave
There are souls that are pure and true;
Then give the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.
Give love, and love to your life will flow.
strength in your utmost need;
Have faith. and score OF hearts will show
Their faith in your word and deed.
Give TRUTH and your gift will he paid in kind
And honor will honor meet,
And smile that is sweet will surely find
smile that Is kind and sweet.
Give pity and sorrow to those who mourn.
You will gather In flowers again;
The scattered seed from your th0t out-borne
Though the sowing seed in vain.
For life is the mirror of king and slave.
'Tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have.
And the best will come back to you"
-LUELLA X. WEBSTER.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

The Spencer county grand jury of
Indiana indicted l39 black men for sell
ing their votes ON the day of election.
1t is proposed to try them in a bunch
and send them to the penitentiary in
one body. Vigilance bodies have been
organized with the avowed pur-
pose of compelling negroes to leave.
Many of them are leaving voluntarily.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

A verdict of $4,000 damages for a
dog bite was recently sustained by the
supreme court of the United States
The suit was brought by the father OF
a small girl, who was bitten by a New.
foundland dog valued at 500. The
child's scalp was almost torn from her
head by the dog and one Of her eyes
was seriously injured.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

1t win be two years before the COM
pletion of the new State House and
Col Power is advocating the lighting
OF the old Capitol by means Of electri-
city In the interim. The gas pipes
leak; and the certainty Of a new
House Of State doesn't throw any ad-
ditional light on the work Of the Sec
Rotary or others engaged in the old
building to whom q clear vision Is q
necessity.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

The Clarion-Ledger has lately put
in two Mergenthaler type-setting ma
chimes and is much improved in me-
chanical appearance, besides being
enabled to furnish a greater amount
of fresh reading matter. Ever enter
prising and progressive, the C.-L. al
ways furnishes its patrons with the
best the support they give will justify.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Judge Powell has set on foot move
ment to secure new court house for
Kinds county at Jackson. Further
more, he declared that the matter
will not be allowed to rest until a
structure commensurate with the needs
of the county Is erected.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
The Board of Trustees of Mississippi

The Board of Trustees of Mississippi
College have inaugurated movement
to build a substantial presidents
home for that institution. The State
University, the A and M. College and
Millsaps College all have handsome
presidents homes and it is very prop
erly argued that the Baptist College
of the State should be provided like
wise. Churches and individuals will
be solicited to contribute, SO that the
building can be completed by the first
of next September. A large lot, suita-
bly, located, has already been secured.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

The Irishmen shed no tears for the
Queen. John Redmond says that
Victoria's reign was more disastrous
for Ireland than any reign for thirty
years. During this reign 100000 Of
the Irish people have persisted by fam
inc and 100000 emigrated to other
lands.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

There is marked increase in popu.
lation in every congressional district
of the State, but the Sixth district
leads the van. In 1880 the population
Of this district was 166,9l3, and in 1900,
236, 89e, showing an increase of 69,9S5.
The Third comes next, with the Second
district at the tail end. Harrison
county has nearly doubled its popula-
tion in ten years.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

The United States census for 1900
gives Jackson a population of 1916;
the special census taken by order of
the city council gives the city $3.50.
The intelligent reader will "split the
difference" which is no doubt about
correct.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

And now the daughter of William
Waldorf Aston is to marry the Duke of
Rosburghe. The duke is % years old
and has recently returned from mill
tary service in South Africa.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Maj. r. w. Millsaps has presented
Millsaps College with fine collection
of books, which add much to the val
ne of an already good library.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Mayor Van Wyck, Of New York CT
ty, declined to half mast the flag over
the New York City Hall, on account of
the death of Queen Victoria.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

"Victoria's queenliness as woman
and her womanliness as queen" is an
appropriate tribute that was sent from
America, to her honored memory.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
DRS. BELTS & BELTS & DYAR
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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Jackson's night school, which was
inaugurated by Rev. w. c. Black,
held it's first session Monday night.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06
Sleep,

my nerves were so shattered after /.
severe attack of pneumonia that the Loo.
noise would make me feel like scream,n.
at the top of my voice. could not oct .
nights sleep, and would often awaken
twelve or fifteen times before morning
One day I purchased bottle of DR.. Miles,
Nervine on trial, and before it was hal,
gone could go to sleep without an effort
and awake feeling rested and refreshed
p. E. A. FLING, Hartshorne, n.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Nothing adds more to vigor Of body and
cheerfulness of mind, or aids so well In
chasing away the lines ofworry and care
from the weary brow, as good, sound, re-
freshing sleep. But when the gray matter
of the brain has been robbed of its vitality
and constructive strength by weak, worn
out and exhausted nerves, sleep gives way
to restless tossing and long hours OF fever
ish distress. Do you want good sleepy
You can get it if you go about it right.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1901-02-06

Jackson is In favor of inaugurating
. state fair.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Some uOtcI EIgnrns.

Statistics are not very entertaining.
but there are some stories of hotels
that they alone can tell, and that OF
the supplies is one of them. For in
stance. during the year 1900, one of
those big hotels spent for meats, $780,
600; for poultry, $4,000: for vegeta-
bles, $4,000; for fruit, $4,000; for
eggs. $4,000; for butter. $4,000, and
for the flowers used in decorations
and there are flowers on the tables
every day-s30,000. The initial invest
ment in silverware was $685. and
with losses that. charitably, are cred
tied to the souvenir craze, and the gem
eral wear and tear on table service.
about $4,000 year is spent in keep
ing this supply up to the hotels stand
ard.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Whitened Hair.
ny II. s ROGERS.


Copyright. 1901. by Daily story Pub. Coz
Conductor Shaftcr OF No. 8 let him
self down from the rear end OF his
train rs It came TO q siandstill. He
cast an inspecting glance along the
limo OF cars and at iirSt hardly noticed
the white-haired man who came creep
ing out from under the car near which
he has standing. Il was evident that
the stranger had been stealing n ride.
and he was dirty and begrimcd: but
In spite OF the unattractiyc appearance
OF the man there was something un-
usual In his appearance that would
cause anyone TO look at him second
time. The skin had the pink tint and
smoothness OF youth. yet the hair
above the face was rs white as winter
snow. The men looked at each other
n moment and then the stranger
turned quickly as II about TO move
away. Said Conductor Shaffer:
Joe Jordon. by ihunder!"
Hoped you wouldn't know me.
Shaft"
I'D know you in the kingdom come.
Joe. But, Lord. how you have
changed"
Joe appeared bit uneasy and moved
from one foot to the other restlessly.
What you doing under that train?"
Riding the rods
From where?"
"Other end of the division"
Where were you going?"
Didn't know and didn't care. Just
got out because was getting
cramped."
You are a regular bum. them"
Yep. pretty much"
Just you get right in the smoker
there and after | work the train | will
come in and talk to you
After Conductor Shaffer had done
his work he went forward and sat
down by the side OF the queer looking
tramp.
Kind of getting up in the world
some. amt you, Shaif?'
"How?'
Kind of elevated from freight run
to this"
Yep. made up my mind three years
ago that the old man on the l. n. and
w. would never give me a chance, so
l took the first offer and transferred
over here. Had not been here six
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
TO WE'D FRENCHMAN.
DAUGHTER OF LEVI p. MORTON TO
BECOME A COUNTESS.
he IL said to lie fennii-ss Hut of Good
Family. ii.ing - Descendant Of Ma
poisan'. Prime Minister the pae
de rsiiyrahd.

Miss Helen Morton. the third and
most beautiful daughter OF sx-6o'.
Levi T.. Morton. OF New York. Is go
Ing to marry into one OF the pFouiesi
families of France. as her engage
ment 10 Count Bosom de Perisord IN
dieates- The count is son OF the
Duke and Duchess de Taliyrand ana
de Sagan. and himself heir 10 a title
and estates enormously valuable not
only in point OF money. but especially
for historical association. When her
chosen husband becomes duke the
present Miss Morton will outFanA
every titled American in France ex'
eep, the Duchess de Ia Rochsfoueaid.
Ever since the time sir. Morton
was the United States minister TO
France Miss Helen. then u little siFl.
has proclaimed her intentIoa TO marry
a FEenchman. Two years ago the
family was much distressed over her
infatuatIon for u penniless and rather
roguish young French diplomat she
had me, nj Florence. Il was surmlsed.
although tn. girl yielded TO family en-
treaties and broke the engagement.
that she had remained secretly faith
tui TO her hrst love.
Miss Morton is an accomplished
young woman and beside being n
thorough musician 10 the mistress OF
several languages. She has travelled
extensively in Europe and has figured
somewhat In the fashionable world
OF farIs- She is an adept a; outdoor
sports and is capital whip. golfer
and tennis player. when her father
was governor OF New York state Miss
Morton was a particular favoF!ie NJ
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1901-10-04
Poisoning In India,

In the Middle Ages the generally ac
cepted way to get rid of an enemy was
TO poison him. That the practice has
not been entirely discontinued is
proved by the record of a years moi
soning cases in the Bombay Presiden-
cy, India. where the practice is still
extensive.
Arsenic is the favorite agent, prob
ably owing to the facility with which
1t can be procured and the rough sim
ilGTity of the symptoms produced nv
1t to those of disease. Mai. Barry re-
cords one case where two beggar7 were
drugged with opium in order that thev
might be robbed of eight annas (Sdl
The medico-legal cases referred tn in
the report only show the cases which
are brought to light, but it is n com.
mon opinion that the crime of poison-
Ing is excessively frequent. These re-
marks apply to nearly all parts of In
dia. Copper, cerbera. dhatura. mer-
curry. phosphorus and ground glass are
other poisons selected.