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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Lost Legs and Life.

J. Fl. Naples, expert tester of thu
Baldwin Locomotive Works, had
both legs cut off by switch en-
CINE in the Central yards at Jackson
last week and died. Naples brough!
two engines from Scranton, Pa. to
that city for the Gulf & Ship Island
railroad. He fired the engines and
was examining them preparatory to
making run tests down the Gulf &
Ship Island road when he was
struck by the switch engine. He
was carried to the Jackson Sanitori-
UNI and everything possible was
done for him. Naples was thirty
second degree Mason.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
vicksburg Gets Back Taxes.

City Assessor R. M. Kelly of
Vicksburg has been notified by the
revenue agent, Writ Adams, to col
lect assessments upon the sum of
about three millions of property
made by the recent back tax inyes-
LEGATIONS. This will give the city
treasury about 100000 for its share.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
The Worm Turned at Last

"a wife has right to expect much of
her husband" remarked the philosophical
ly-inchned person, musiEgly.
eyes, l suppose she has" replied the
meek-appearing man with withholding
whiskers; II suppose she has; but when she
expects him to live up-steadily and with
out swerving-to the motto on her first
husbands tombstone, somehow think she
is expecting more than she really ought to
expect from common, everyday, earthly
man. STRAY Stories.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Caracas, Dec. 19.-Lopez Baralt,
Venezuelan minister of foreign af-
fairs, has transmitted to United
States Minister Bowen a document
signed by President Castro, as consti-
tutional president of the republic, and
countersigned by himself as minister
of foreign affairs, in which Minister
Bowen is recognized as the only rep
resentative of Venezuela in the mat
ter of affecting a settlement of the
present difficulty.
According to the terms of this docu-
ment Mr.. Bowen may act without re-
striction, and he is to use all means
possible to protect the interests of
Venezuela. The state department at
Washington has been notified of the
transmission of this instrument to
Mr.. Bowen.
Events here are dependent upon
the receipt, through the state depart
ment, of the answers of the govern
ments of Great Britain, Germany and
Italy to the proposal of arbitration
advanced by Venezeula. These an
swers are expected at once. Should
they be favorable the Venezuelan gov
eminent strongly desires that con-
ference of the ambassadors of Great
Britain, Germany and Italy to the
United States then be held in Wash
ington, and that Mr.. Bowen leave La
Guayra December % for the United
States on board the steamer Caracas,
which is due to reach New York De-
oember 20. Mr.. Bowen will meet the
ambassadors in Washington. No
meeting to discuss terms of settle
ment is to be held on Venezuelan soil.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Killed His stepfather.

Allison E. Blade, a 16-year-old
boy, at Natchez last week shot and
killed his stepfather, Albert Glenn
ent, while the latter was in the act
of assaulting the boys mother with
an ak. Blade is a timers appren-
tice and his stepfather a hard
drinker, who has spent several terms
on the county farm. Blade surren
dered and is now in Jail.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates, Via
Southern Railway.

Southern Railway will sell tickets between
all points on its lines and connections East
of the Mississippi and South of the Ohio and
Potomac Rivers Except between points in
Floridal to the general public December
23rd, oath, 25th, Both and 3lst, 1902, and jan
uary 1st, 1903, with final limit January 3rd,
1908, at rate of one and one third fare for the
round trip. For further information, call
on any ticket agent of the Southern Railway.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
1TALY,s INSTRUCTIONS.

Her Representative to BE Guided by
circumstances In His Action.
Rome, Dec. 1s.-Instructions have
been sent to Signor De Riya, the Ital-
ian minister to Venezuela, who is on
board the italian cruiser Giovanni
Bausan, at La Guayra, to be guided
by circumstances and the best meas
ures to take, always, however, bear
ing in mind the agreement with Ger
many and Great Britain and the me-
cessity for uniformity of action
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
FRANCE MAKES CLAIMS.

Venezuela Has Stiu Another Cred-
itor ON Her Back.
Washington, Dec. 19.-It was
learned Thursday night that France
has addressed note to her charge
d 'affaires at Caracas for submission
to the Venezuelan government stat
ing the position she will maintain
with reference to claims of her citi-
zens against Venezuela. France
makes a distinction between claims
arising before Castro's assumption of
power and those arising since
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
NEGRO Tra,n wrecker Convicted.

Henry Wright, the negro charged
with wrecking the train on the va
zoo and Mississippi Valley road,
near Blakely, on March 20, was
convicted last week, the jury being
out only five minutes.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Carries Christmas Money.

New York, Dec. 19.-The last steam
er from New York, which will reach
the other side of the Atlantic before
Christmas, the st. Paul, of the Ameri
can line, has sailed with $460,615 in
money orders payable in fifteen Euro
pean countries.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

A combination baggage and pas
senger coach of the Frisco railroad
took fire in the company's yard at
Aberdeen last week and was en-
tirely consumed. It is presumed
that the fire originated from de-
fectiye fue. The coach was pushed
way from adjoining cars, which pre-
vented further damage.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Powell Franklin, son of J. E.
franklin, prominent farmer of the
eastern part of Lafayette county,
was instantly killed by the accident
al discharge of his own gun while
hunting last week.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Treatment SHIFTED Him.

Henpekt-That new doctor you intro
duced me to, Bowler, is great symptom
biologist great student of human nature.
Bowler-Suits you, does he?
Thoroughly. Had him last night to
treat my wife for cold, and he SAID
she didn't need any medicine, but that
she. must be particular, above all things,
to keep her mouth shut and breathe
through her nose. STRAY Stories.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Ereight rates to Be Advanced.

London, Dec. 19.-At conference
of shippers trading with Canada, held
this week at Liverpool, it was decid-
ed that the freight rates were not re-
muncratiye and it was agreed to in
crease them by five per cent. to ten
per cent. in 1908.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
BOWEN HAS Full POWER.
The President Of Venezuela Turns
His Case Over to the Unit
ed States Minister.
LATTER AWAITS CONSENT FROM HOME.
IL That is Granted Minister Bowen
VIII Proceed to Treat With Great
Britain, Germany and Italy-Be-
lief that the Critical Stage Has
Been Passed.

Washington, Dec. 10.-President
Castro has clothed Minister Bowen
with full powers to effect "A settIe-
ment with Great Britain, Germany
and Italy. MIR. Bowen simply awaits
the consent of the state department
to assume this task, assuming that
the nations named are willing that
believed that the critical phase of
the Venezuelan situation is passed.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Married al Carrollton.

Mr.. Eugene Neal, cashier of the
Peoples Bank at Carrollton, and
Miss Lillian Lanham, of Lebanon,
KY, gave their many friends quite
surprise by taking the train to
Winona last week, where they were
quietly married.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
blind staggers at water yalleY.

Fully half hundred horses and
mules have died with blind staggers
in the Water Valley section during
the past month. It is not known
to be contagious, but horse owners
are alarmed over the situation new
ertheless, and all known remedies
and preventires are being resorted
to.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

His Superior Wisdom. when I mar
RED, said the old gentleman. severely. Il
did not expect my father-in-law to contrib,
ute to my support ..0f course not, re
piled the daughter, carelessly. You lacked
Harold's wisdom. How was that?'.
You didn't marry rich mans daughter
Chicago Post.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
a PhiJanthropfst Dead.

Atlantic, Ia, Dec 1o.-Thomas
Meredith, wealthy philanthropist Of
Cass county. died at his home near
Lewis, Thursday. One CT his last acts
was a gift of $1,000 and site for a
x. M. G. A. building in this city.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
4 revenue Gutter for Hawaii.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The senate
committee on commerce took favora-
BILE action on Senator Perkins bill for
revenue cutter for the Hawaiian is
lands.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

II don't expect a bust in Westminster
Abbey" said the youthful poet. No."
replied the old man. "That would be too
fur reachin'; jest keep on with the writin'
business, an you'll bust nearer homel -
Atlanta Constitution
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
A Suspect.

She-You didn't stay long in London.
He-No, couldn't stand It, Over there
everybody knew me for an American right
away. Here, in New York, no one ever
suspects it.-Smart Set.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
HAD BEEN DEAD FOR MONTHS.
The Body of Supposed Former
Resident of Cedar Rapids, Ia,
Found in Idaho.

Boise, Idaho, Dec. 19.-The body OF
man believed to be either Earl Bit.
tie or Andrew Bittle, Of Cedar Rapids,
Ia, was found near Mountain Home,
Idaho. The man is supposed to have
been dead several months. In his
pocket was a railway ticket from Ce-
dar Rapids to Portland, Ore, and
purse containing $500. The purse
bears the name Of Andrew Bittle.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Approved By the BundesrRth.

Berlin, Dec. 19.-The ,hundesrath
has approved the tariff bill in the
form in which it passed its third
reading in the reiehstag.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Beryl- although / don't care bit for
him, Jack remains desperately in love with
me-" Sibyl-. Have you tried to discour-
age him ?" Yes; but he still loves me"
.s'f;,hen the only way to cure him Of it is by
marrying him. Baltimore News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Alice Bailey, of

NMcS nASS DoAASyS VI
Atlanta, Ga, tells how she was
permanently cured of inflannna-
tiOn of the ovaries, escaped sur
geon's knife, by taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
ST had suffered for three years with
terrible pains at the time of men
situation, and did not know what
the trouble was until the doctor pro-
nounced it Inflammation of the
Ovaries, and proposed an operation.
81 felt 50 weak and sick that felt
sure that could not survive the or
deal. The following week read an
advertisement in the paper of Lydia
e. Pinl2ham'S Vegetable Com
pound in such an emergency, and SO
l decided to try it. Great was my joy
to find that 1 actually improved after
taking two bottles, and in the end I
was cured by it. l had gained eighteen
pounds and was in excellent health"
- MISS ALICE BAILEY, so North Boule-
ward Atlanta Ca $4,000 forfeit If ORIGINAL
of aboOs letter proving genuineneSs cannot be pro
duoed.
The symptoms of Inflammation
and disease Of the OvaricS are
@ dull throbbing pain, accom-
panied by sense of tenderness
and heat low down in the side,
with occasional shooting pains.
The region of pain sometimes
shows some swelling.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
On Irish Soil.

The customs officers examined and e.
amined. They tasted and tested. They
smelled, they eyed, they felt. Then the
passenger rmarked: Its only tin shovels
of Oirish sie.'' Ten shovels of Irish soil!
And to-day they are in a box yard
square in Washington street GROCERY,
or seni-hotel, where Irish immigrants are
first landed within our corporate limits.
The newcomer is allowed to pull it out
into the center of the room and stand on
it, while he waves the Irish flag and
sings Wearing of The Green" Talk
about your foreign legations in Washing
ton, where foreign soil is fact! What
Also fact! Go there any day and see
Mike on MS native heathLN. Y. Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
Her Limit.

Miss Mark-Does she patronize bargain
sales?
Mrs Down-Does she? Why, she would
buy eggs at one.-Harper's Bazaar.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

He who wishes to secure the good of
others, has already secured his own.-Con-
fucius
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

The course of true love might run
smoother if the spectators would not offer
SO many suggestions for its Improvement.
indianapolis News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

He-"Why didn't you answer my let
Ter asking you to marry me" She
you didn't inclose stamp. Town and
Country
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

There are plenty of people who have be-
come depressed and discouraged, because
that dry, hacking cough hangs to them con-
tinually. They have taken much medicine,
mostly of the advertised quack sort, moth
ing like DR.. August Koenig's Hamburg
Breast Tea, the discovery of noted Ger
man physician. We do not say that this
will cure a case where the lungs are badly
diseased, for it will not, and up to this
date, there is nothing that will cure under
these conditions; but on the other hand,
if the lungs are not hard hit, the patient
should take DIR. August Koenig's Ham
burg Breast Tea, cup full every night on
going to bed, have it hot, drink slowly, then
every other night, rub the throat and top
portion of the lungs with St. Jacobs Oil,
cover with oil silk, let it remain an hour,
then remove. Eat good, plain, nourishing
food, live in the open air as much as pos.
sible. By all means sleep as near out of
doors as possible, that is, windows wide
open, except in the very severe weather.
Take cold sponge bath every morning; then
Immediately rub the body vigorously with
coarse towel. Take DR.. August Koenig'S Ham
burg Drops every other day according to
directions One can buy the three remedies
for $l.25 of any reliable druggist. Begin the
treatment at once, and see how much better
you will be almost within weeks time.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Mrs. Bouncer-"I have been to see Mrs
Grace this afternoon. What delightful
company she isl" Mr.. Bouncer-'l es, l
understand that she is no talker. "-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
NO AkswEn DECIDED upoN.
venezueIa's Arbitration Proposition
stiIl Held in Allegiance.

London, Dec. 19.--No answer has
yet been sent or decided on regarding
Venezuela's arbitration proposition.
The cabinet met, Thursday afternoon.
to discuss the matter. but possibly
nothing final will be arrived at. The
question of guarantee for the full
filiment of the decisions arrived at re-
mains the great difficulty in the gov-
ernlnent's view in the way of the ac-
ceptance of arbitration
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Negligence is the rust of the soul, that
corrodes through all her best resolves
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

So Polite! -He-"Won't you sit in this
chair, Miss Spooner?" Miss Spooner
"After you. Punch.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

The female bookkeeper is entitled to the
title of Chicago Daily News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Great men lose somewhat of their great
ness by being near US; ordinary men gain
much. -Landor.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Tourist-"When does the next train
start for Cork, porter?" Irish Porter
"She's just gone, orr!"-Punch.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

To fight any form of truth is to foster
Some error.-Ram's Horn.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Adversely borrows its sharpest sting from
our impatience.-Bishop Horne.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

How My Throat Hurts!-Why don't you
use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar?
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

No one finds it so hard to forgive mis-
takes as the person who most frequently
makes them.-Indianapol News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Some love letters are too soft to file
Chicago Daily News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24
LEFT HOME LAST MAY.
Edward Bitt1e Left For the West, In
May Last, to Buy Land.

May Last, to Buy Land.
Cedar Rapids, Ia, Dec. 19.-Edward
Bittle, whose dead body was found
near Mountain Home, Idaho, left
here, May 27, to buy land. He was
known to have left the train at
Granger, Wyo., which was the last
heard of him.! He was wealthy
young farmer, living at Lisbon, 1a
miles east of Cedar Rapids.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

The worst form of selfshness is to destroy
the enjoyment of others.-Chicago journal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Happiness is not the end of life; character
ISL. w. Beecher.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-12-24

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken o.
Ave eP ~ Mnpeapos MiDn n., Jan e. 1900 ai
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23
Resolutions of Respect.

Resolutions of respect as adopted by
the Calendar Club of Ebenezer M. E.
Church, in memory of Lewis H. SINNERS
WHEREAS, God in His providence hav.
ing seen fit to remove from our midst our
friend Lewis H. SINNERS, therefore,
ReSoLUed. That i'll his death the Club
has lost one of its most useful and active
members, and his many friends fond
associate, and although he has gone from
among us we will ever remember his
genial friendship.
Resolved. That to the bereaved family
we extend our incere sympathy, and
commend them to the care and guidance
of Him who alone can comfort them.
Resol0ed!: That copy of these resolu-
tious be kept in the minutes of our Club,
and published in the county papers; also
a copy sent TO the family of our deceased
friend.
M. ETA WILEY,
MINNIE B. BRICKLEY,
THOMAS K. MCDOWELL
Committee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is the special prescription
Of DR.. A. Boschee, a celebrated German
Physician, and is acknowledged to be one
of the most fortunate discoveries in Med
icine. 1t quickly cures coughs, colds and
all lung troubles of the severest nature,
removing, as it does, the cause of the
affection and leaving the parts in a strong
and healthy condition. 1t is not an ex-
perimental medicine, but has stood the
test of years, giving satisfaction in every
case, which its rapidly increasing sale
every season confirms. Two million bot
ties sold annually. Boschee's German
Syrup was introduced in the United States
i'll 1868, and is now sold in every town
and village in the civilized world. Three
doses will relieve any ordinary cough.
Price 75c, at DR.. Kinks drug store. Get
Green's Prize Almanac.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23

The Administration leaders are taking
alarm at the prospect oft the present single
session of Congress being billion dollar
one, and afford ng their opponents an
opportunity of bringing charges Of profit
gate extravaganza. Some years ago
much campaign material was made for
the democrats by the fact that the party
in power had permitted Congress, which
includes two or more sessions, to foot up
10 'billon dollar session, but with the
appropriations already passed aggregat
ing something like $725, ooo, GOO, and more
to follow before adjournment, which is
not yet in sight, all former records bid
fair to be easily broken. 1t is plain
that advantage is being taken of the
prosperity" era by those who are I" in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23

III the House on Saturday the Sampson
Schley controversy, which has been SC
thoroughly ventilated by Courts of In.
quiry, ETC.. was revived by the introduc
ton of an amendment to the Naval Ap
preparation bill by Representative Mudd
prohibiting the use of Maclay's History
of the Navy as a text book i'll the Naval
Academy. A lively debate was precip
itated by the measure with Maryland's
Representatives pressing its adoption and
paying high tribute to Admiral Schely
whom Maclay in his history attempts to
stigmatize a coward. The amendment
was ultimately adopted and provides tina,
no part of the money appropriated in the
bill shall be expended III the purchase Of
any history of the Spanish>American wal
written by Edgar Stanton Ma"lay, for use
at the Naval Academy, in ships libraries,
or in any other part of the naval estab
lishment of the United States. The first
two volumes of Maclay's history had been
formally adopted for use at Annapolis,
but the amendment bars them as well as
the third volume.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23

The Pennsylvania railroad company
has notified the Western Union Tele-
graph Company to vacate, within six
months after June I, its occupancy of the
railroad right of way Of the Pennsylva-
MIA lines and all telegraph Offices and
stations on the premises of the railroad
company along its entire system. The
order is interpreted as the beginning of
open hostilities between the Pennsylva-
mia and Wabash systems. owing, it is
stated, 10 the action of George ]. Could
in invading the Pennsylvania soft coal
territory. When the Wabash made an
entry into Pittsburg. Pennsylvania offic-
ials threatened to retaliate by striking a
blow at the Western Union, and when
the Goulds bought the Western Maryland
and planned an outlet to the seaboard, in
direct competition, crisis was precipi-
tated. The Goulds own about one third
of the capital stock of the Western Union
and the present move on the part of the
Pennsylvania is a notice to competitors
that they are always ready for a fight.
Along with the announcement that the
Western Union is to be forced TO give up
Sts pririle ges on the Pennsylvania line is
the report that the Postal Telegraph Co.,
the Western Unions competitor, may get
the contract for the service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-05-23

Senator Wellington is again after the
Administration. He turned his batteries
loose in the Senate on Wednesday in de-
nunciation of the Philippine policy, de-
claring the war i'll the islands to be as in
defensible as that of the hordes of hell led
by Lucfer against God, and that we had
departed from the civilization of the day
and resorted to the barbarities and in
famies of the most barbarous people in
the killing of wounded and defenseless
prisoners and the concentration of Fill
pinos into camps where disease and death
was to decimate them, the effort of the
United States seeming to be to make in
famous the American name by every act
of unbridled license.