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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

The main building of the Mississip-
pi institution for the deaf and dumb
was destroyed by fire at jackson yes
terday evening. A defective fiue was
thought to be the cause of the fire. A
residence, owned by Mrs. DIR. Winter
and occupied by s. j. johnson was also
consumed in flames, and Bishop Gallo
ways residence seemed doomed for a
while. A part of his household effects
was removed; but the efforts of the
firemen at last conquered the opposing
fiery element.
Ten degrees below zero is reported
as the weather in the northwest.
Rev. /. p. Trotter, late of Tennessee,
but now of Hattiesburg, will preach
the commencement sermon for Mis-,
sissippi aud Hillman colleges at Clin-
ton, May 25th.
Elk President Cleveland celebrated
his 65th birthday yesterday.
The heavy rain of last week and the
severe cold of this week have given
the already belated farm operations a
further backset.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
CLEAN OUT THE VAGRANTS.

"Why is it some of our officials.
county or city, do not enforce the
laws against vagrants?"
We have heard this question asked
again and again on the streets during
the last few months, and we repeat it
here in The LEADER, hoping to receive
some satisfactory explanation or re-
sponse. 1t may be little puzzling for
an officer to always correctly dis
criminate between the person who is
vagrant and one who is not, but if
Brookhaven hasn't a few chronic
vagrants of both colors, then all signs
fail and all outside evidence is woe
fully at fault.
1t is notorious fact that there are
few idle young white men about this
town who have no visible means of sup
port and are never seen or known to
strike lick of honest labor. Their
general reputation and habits are those
of the tin horn gambler of the lowest
type. Some of them have been charged
with or suspected of much graver Of
fenses than vagrancy and common
gambling. In fact, their general repu-
tations are so bad, if one may Judge by
what he sees and hears in passing about
town, that nobody who wants reliable
help, would employ one of them for
anything and he'd have to go to COM
munity where he is not so we'll known
to get work and make an honest living,
if he were disposed to do Ito him) such
an unusual thing as honest work.
That these vagrants and tin-horn
gamblers are not living off of each
other-though often seen loafing to-
gether-is too self-evident from their
we'll known habits and appearance to
be asserted; and that they are not liv-
ing by honest employment or legit-
innate methods is equally self-evident
to the many who have observed them.
1t they live off of each other in any
sense at all, it is only after one or
more of the gang have "roped in" and
f1eeced at cards, craps or otherwise,
some green young fellow from the
country, or other unsuspecting victim,
and the swag is distributed around.
There are nergo vagrants, too, of
about the same stripe, who lie around
in idleness, entice unsuspecting, indus
trious darkeys to shoot craps, when
they can, and draw their rations from
such "cook ladies" about town as are
dishonest and foolish enough to steal
for them.
Both the city and the State have
stringent anti-vagrant laws and they
ought to cease being dead letter. All
such characters are constant menace
to the peace, good order and fair repu-
tation of any community which toll
crates and harbors them.
Let there be a general cleaning out
of these vagrants. Supt. Posey, of the
county farm, is pitching big crop,
and plenty Of work can be found for
them there if they will not seek it else
where.
There will be no trouble for the Of
ficials to spot them. They can be
easily identified with no other descrip-
tion than the one here given, by every
observant person who frequents Brook
haven's streets.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
The Millinery Opening of Mrs. H. II
Hamilton.

Hamilton.
The enlarged capacity of the Racket
Store has called forth congratula-
tions and many good wishes for it's
able managers. In the briefest space
of time workmen were given the task
of converting the rear of the old stand
into a millinery parlor; and by ex-
treme effort all was in readiness this
morning for the reception of Mrs. r.
FL. Hamilton's many friends and pa
irons. The scene was a most inviting
one and no city can now boast of pret-
tier appointments or more desirable
stand than has the Racket Store. Mrs
Hamilton's styles are always fresh
and tasteful and exceedingly reason
able; and were never more attractive
than at present or more befitting the
season. Flowers, chiffon and pearl
could there be a combination more
suggestively lovely for the golden
summer time
Mrs. Hamilton's handsome palms
were almost as much admired by the
ladies as the pretty creations of her
artistic and we'll known taste and
skill Today has been great success
at the Racket Store and would not have
been complete without Mrs. Hamilton's
welcome for her friends, together with
her beautiful display of all things that
go to make brilliant millinery open
ing.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

e. H. Wentworth, of the Parsons
Moreton- Wentworth Company, kindly
brings to our notice the faithful SER
vice of Martha E iwards, a colored
woman, who has been employed by the
Wentworths, father and son, for p
years. Since 1889 she has been in Mr.
E. Ii. Wentworth's home. This is, at
least, one case where Martha hath
chosen good part, and after so long a
period of time, she will doubtless abide
by it unto the end. We have also been
given the names of Laura Roundtree,
who has for twelve years served Mrs.
z. Daniel as cook, and Julie Hunter
who for twenty years has served in the
family of Dr.J. w. Bennett.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
ORGANIZED.
The Progressive OIL Mill and Fertilizer
Company.

The Progressive OIL Mill and Fertilizer
Company.
The stockholders of the Progressive
Oil and Fertilizer Co, the newly pro-
jected Brookhaven enterprise lately
mentioned in The LEADER, organized
under their charter Monday, with a
paid-up capital stock of $4,000. The
following we'll known business men of
Brookhaven were elected officers of the
company, which is guaranty that the
oil mill and factory will be success
fully established:
President, E. H. Easterling; vice.
president, Louis Cohn; secretary and
treasurer, F. F. Becker; directors, E.
H. Easterling, j. w. McGrath, f. F.
Becker, Louis Cohn, H. Zwirn, d.
Cohn, q. Bowsky, F. H. Hartman, r.
T. Scherck, M. Priebatsch, F. Converse
and H. Cassidy.
The mill and factory will be located
within the city limits. Yesterday the
officers closed deal for the large
vacant block of land east of Connolly
& Sons Machine Shop, lying directly
between the lots of Aaron Hurst and
j. o. Boadwee. This is by odds the
most eligible site any where in the city
for such an enterprise. 1t is right be-
tween the business portion of town
and the compress and within block
of the two large public gins of the
city, besides being conveniently stu
ated for all needed switching facilities
by the railroad. 1t will be especially
convenient for country wagons bring
ing seed to town and hauling out fer
tilizer. The consideration paid was
"a 900 cash, the purchase being made
from the Hoskins heirs.
The necessary machinery for an up
to-date oil mill and fertilizer factory
will be ordered without delay, so as to
have the plant ready for operation by
the opening of the fall season.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
HON. c. E. HOOKER FOR CON.
GRESS

This is not the first time that Col.
Chas. f. Hooker-who is announced
for Congress in today's Herald-has
appeared as a candidate for that office
before the Warren county sovereigns.
when Democratic nominations we're
In demand-almost going begging in
fact-he was called to take up the
party banner. That was in 1875-a
time that tried mems souls, and nerves,
too. He accepted the summons, and
led the white line host to victory. The
men W no came to the front in that day
OF trial and tribulation, and their SER
vices, deserve undying remembrance
from grateful people.
Soon after the memorable contest
referred to, the State districts we're re-
cast, and Col. Hooker and Warren
county, while still neighbors and
friends, parted company. How well he
has borne himself since we will let his
home paper, the Clarion Ledger, say.
"Col. Hooker has never yet failed to
come to the defense of his State and
his people-he has been true to them
on any and all occasions, as we'll as to
himself and it is this fawless courage
that has made him strong and popular
with Mississippians, and commanded
the admiration as we'll as the respect
of Democrats and Republicans on the
floor of Congress. Vicksburg Herald.
The LEADER copies to endorse what
is SO well said by it's cotemporarys
above of Col. Hooker, and earnestly
hopes the people of the new Eighth
District will honor themselves by send
ing him back to Congress. Besides
being an orator almost without peer,
he is an experienced, broad guaged
Statesman, and a patriot of the purest
ray, who spurns trickery, indirection
and corruption, wherever they show
their heads. Let the younger men of
his district wait, while this noble old
Confederate veteran, statesman and
patriot, fills out to the flu Hest measure
his allotted years in the loved service
of his people and country.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Movement to Buy BeauyOir.

Jackson, Miss, March 14-Gen. W
e. Daniel, commanding the Missis-
sippi division of United Sons Of Con.
federate Veterans, will shortly issue a
general order to all camps in the State
urging that subscriptions be opened
Immediately for the fund to be raised
for the purchase of Beauvoir, the old
house of Jefferson Davis. The Merid-
ian camp has pledged $1,000 of the
$4,000 necessary to make the purchase
from Mrs. Davis, and it is proposed to
have the entire amount subscribed and
collected within the present year if
possible.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Rev. j. M. Richey is reported to have
preached bold aud vigorous sermon
at Union church last Sabbath, following
the example of the Apostle Peter in
plainness Of speech, in which he scored
blind-tigers, pistol toters and dram
drinking church members in way
that must have made them squirm in
their seats if there were any in his
congregation. The occasion was the
ordination of two new church deacons,
C. c. Hampton aud Merrill Richey Ia
son of the preacherl, and Rev. j. NJ.
Richey was invited by Pastor Boone
to preach the ordination sermon. The
Fair River Association met with the
Union brethren last October, and the
church is said to be making encour-
aging progress along various lines Of
Christian development.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Our School Library Movement.

The Principal informs us that there
has never been so much interest among
the pupils in making use of the school
library as there is at present. They
have nearly all read the full list of
books now on hand that are suited to
their needs and are thirsting for more.
The effect of this interest has already
been noted by the teachers in improve
ment of class work and in other ways.
Indeed, the good results are so marked
that it has been determined to make a
strong effort to place the library on a
footing that will provide books suited
to the needs of every child in school
and in sufficient number to accommo-
date all of them. To this end, the
pupils have all agreed to make cash
contribution of twenty five cents each,
and to do some personal work in So
liciting aid from their friends. The
Board of Control has set apart next
Friday as Library Day holiday, and
the Principal has secured the services
of Hon. G. D. Stands, of our State
University, to deliver lecture at the
school on Friday evening at eight
o'clock. Only twenty five cents will
be charged for admission to this lee
ture, though its quality would we'll
justify charge of two or three times
this amount. Gov. Stands is known
as one of the brainiest and most elo-
quent speakers of the State and his
lecture will be an intellectual treat to
all who attend. We congratulate the
school and its friends on their good
fortune in securing this opportunity,
and we feel sure that the speaker will
be greeted by large audience.
In the subscription which is being
taken for the library, we are informed
that one 6rm of merchants has headed
the list with cash donation of ten
dollars. This money will be applied
to the purchase of set of books, in
uniform binding, in which will be
stamped the fact that the set was do
|
mated by this firm. 1t is hoped that
other firms and individuals will be as
liberal as this one has been, and in
each case where the donation amounts
to five dollars or more the same plan
will be pursued, so that the books pur
chased with these amounts will re
main in the library as monument,
testifying to the benevolence of those
who have come to the help of the
school children ia this most important
matter A list of contributors of 50
and over will appear in this paper next
week
The school confidently hopes to
secure not less than 500 in cash con-
tributions, besides the gift of many
valuable books which the pupils will
secure from their friends.
We wish them all success. 1t will
be good investment for the people of
| Brookhaven, and will return to them
as bread cast upon the waters, or as
seed sown in good ground.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Notice of the Sale of School House
Bonds of the City Of
BrOOkhaven.

Sealed bids will be received by the MAYOR and
board OF Aldermen of the city of Brookhayen
Mississippi, for the sale of three thousand five
hundred dollars of thu bonds of the city OF
Brookhayen for enlarging. repairing. equippina
building on block Q. In the city of Brookhayen
mississippi. up to II O'Clock m, ON Tuesday
the LIST day of April, A. ID. 1902. Said bonds viii
De sold to the highest responsible bidder foI
cash, the Board reservlng the right to reject
any and all bids. and sell said bonds ON said lasl
named date at a regular meeting of the Mayor
ana Board OF Aldermen of the city of Br1okka-
ven, Miss. at 1880 O'Clock p. m. at private sale
w. IL. SEAVEY, City Clerk
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Spring Dress


Our new Wash Goods for Spring, 1902, cnroute
and will shortly We wish to call your especial atten-
ton 10 two noteworthy facts--
First We have specially endeavored this year surpass
all previous efforts only selecting the latest productions
in Dress Goods Novelties but also in enargng the varieties of
the stock of fabrics which have heretofore carried.
Secondly. Our line much extensive, far ahead
of ANYTHING that have attempted BEFORE and much
more desirable in every that cannot convey to you
idea the attractenes of large line of popular price
dress fabrics.
The Novelties are in the following meritorous fabrics:
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

We are pleased to note the advance
ment of another Mississippi boy, and
a Lincoln county boy at that. Sheldon
Anding, the eldest son of the Rev. l.
Fl. Anding, of Summit, has been ap-
pointed regimental staff officer in the
Philippines. He draws mounted pay
and is furnished two horses. Many
friends hereabouts will be interested
in this pleasant bit of news.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Press For Sale
A good lob Press. 13x19 inside
of chases; Globe make; 3 rollers:
full length fountain. Will sell cheap
for cash or on easy terms. For par
ticulars apply to THE LEADER.
100 lbs. Long
Primer for Sale

THE LEADER has from 80 to 100
pounds of Long Primer, SMALL
GAPS, CAPS, and plenty of spaces
and quads in two pairs of almost
new cases, no short sorts, which
we will sell at 15c. PER POUND,
cases free, +. o. b. Brookhaven.
This is sample as it came from
the case-not picked over. Write
quick ii you want it.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

The brakes of an electric Car failed
to work at Vicksburg Monday. going
down steep incline. The car jumped
the track and ran across the street in.
to the Orbach saloon. A negro was
caught and crushed by the collision
The motorman and conductor saw the
danger and jumped, escaping injury.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

The four hangings in the State on
Tuesday last-three negroes and one
white man-have been the theme of no
little exultation in the State press, as
indicating a better spirit of law en-
forcement. If the color proportions
had been reversed the occasion would
have been more pronounced-any Mis-
sissippi jury can be trusted to enforce
the law against a negro criminal
Vicksburg Herald.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Mrs. Lanier, the worn and weary
little mother of Will Lanier, made her
last appeal to the Governor for the
communication of her sons sentence
Monday. The Governor steadfastly
refused to interfere with the mandate
of the court. How the sympathetic
mercifulness of the man must war
sometimes with the bounden duty of
the officer! The law must be upheld or
chaos will reign and the people mourn.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Again Mr.. Heuck deserves congratu-
lations upon his engagement with a
good play. Harry Beresford is an ex-
cellent comedian, and he was we'll sup
ported In "The Wrong Mr.. Wright
Tuesday night.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Breau, of New
Orleans, celebrated the Goth anniyer-
sary Of their marriage Monday night.
They have both reached the age of 81
years.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Bryn Mawr College, near Philadel-
phia, has undergone loss of $4,000
by fire. Denbigh Hall burned to the
ground with its contents, valued at an
additional $4,000.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Prospective Candidates.

1t is rumored that Hon. J. G. Spen-
Ger, of Claiborne county, will proba-
bly, be a candidate for Congress in the
Seventh district. Hon. Frank McLain,
who is now in Congress, will undoubt-
edly be candidate for reelection.
Mr.. Spencer was elected to Congress a
few years ago, but failed to secure a
second term because of the prevalence
of the silver craze.
1t is rumored that Yazoo county
may have another candidate for Con-
gress in addition to Hon. John Sharp
Williams, and that Mr.. McAllister, of
Madison, may take the field. The Con-
gressional races will be lively in Mis-
sissippi this summer Vicksburg Post
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

The lnurderers, Cooke and Lauder
dale, have stay of execution, given by
the Supreme Court. They were to
have been hung Friday.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
Notice in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court of the United States fol
the Southern District OF Mississippi.

IN tIIo HIsIIIct NUUTl OF tht Inlted States TOl
the Southern District of Mississippi.
In the matter of
JULIAN ii. WILLoUGHBY, I'm Bankruptc,
Bankrupt.
At jackson. Mississippi. before j. b. Stirling
Referee In Bankruptcy, in and for said district
this the 9th day of March. A. ID. 1902.
You are hereby nutifird that Julian ii. Viii
loughby having filed an application for the con
frmation OF the composition which he has made
with his creditors. at the sum of 50 cents ON the
dollar. which has been accepted by the majorit,
In number and amount of said creditors, it i.
hereby ordered that the hearing on said appll
ID. 1902. at the office OF the undersigned at Jack
son, Mississippi, and you will then and there
appear and show cause. If any you have. VIII,
said composition shall not be confirmed
Ordered and adiudged and deereed this I'M.
5th day OF March. A. d. 1909.
j. b. STIRLING, Referee.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Monday night Will Webb, young
negro section hand, shot and instantly
killed VIM. Nelson, at Summit. Webb
escaped.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Working the Streets Of the City of
Brookhaven by Contract.

Pursuant to and in accordance with an ordi-
nance OF the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of
the city of Brookhaven, Mississippi, adopted on
the 9th day OF March. A. H. 1902, sealed bids
VIII be received by the Mayor and Board of Al
dermen of the city of Brookhaven for working
all public streets, alleys. avenues. highways,
crossways. and bridges in the city of Brookha,
ven up to 80 O'Clock p. M, on Tuesday, the 1st
day OF April. A. ID. 1902. when the same shall be
iet out Oy contract to the lowest responsible bid
der for a term of four years
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the city
or Brookhaven reserve the right t. reject any
and all bids, but no bid will be considered un-
less accompanied by hond in the sum of two
-tht usand dollars for working the Streets alleys
avenues. highways and bridges, according to
plans ana specifications to be filed in the May
or Office on March Goth. 1902 and to indemnify
and save harmless the city from any and all
liability for damages to persons or property re-
suitlng from earelessness on the part OF the con-
tractor. or which may result from defective
streets, ways or bridges
MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF BROOKHAvEN
- j. b. DAUGHTRY, Mayor.
w. II. SEAvEY, City Clerk.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

aThe Wrong Mr.. Wright was all
right.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1902-03-19

Yet there plenty of time for you get ready for the joyful
event Mcrath Sons will show how Their grand Spring
Opening of March 10Th and Goth will bring visitors Brook
haven and without saying that the display of Spring M
nery white goods wash fabrics silks paraso FANS will be
credtabe to the big department store Everybody invited these
to write for samples and prices pay early visit the
The Press., 1902-12-18
CHRIST MAS IN JAMAICA.
Tropical Celebration With Sants
 Claus Left Out.

Tropical Celebration With Santa
 Claus Left Out.
 The white people of Jamaica cele- brate Christmas in spirit rather than in active observance. Of course Santa Claus is unknown here, for what would Kris Kringle do in his fur raiment and with his reindeers in land where few indeed of the people know what snow is and fewer still ever saw it. Outdoor sport is out of the question, and even lawn tennis cannot be substituted for the skating and tobogganing of the north. The white people sit or swing in hammocks under the cool shade of the palm trees and look with curious interest over the holiday numbers of English and American magazines, with their strange pictures of snow scenes, and read the stories of Christmastide in the land of Kris kringle and Jack Frost. After sundown there are social gatherings. at which the guests sit out on the verandas. eat ice cream, fan themselves and while away the even ing with conversation and in that sweet doing nothing way that is such feature of life in the tropics Very many of the white people of .Ja maica were born in the island and so know nothing of the Christmas GUS toms of the north. But there are also quite number of Americans and Brit ishers here. and these try various ways to get up semblance of Christmas. but 1t is like the crew of polar expedition celebrating Fourth of July while ice bound in the Arctic circle, and their Christmas is mostly one of reminis cence. Still wintering in the tropics is not without it's compensating advan- tages, and although Christmas here is apt to be pretty lonesome time to Americans. they are very apt to find cause for congratulation after the fes- tive season is over in the fact that they are safe from the cold. the snow, the slush and the blizzards of the north