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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-02
o,,..r R.c.iyed Miss ca,eu.

Rome. February Lat Ambassadors
Meyers request Queen Helena, making en-
exception In this ouse. as her majesty Is In
mourninrs FOR her grandfather, received
In private audience today Mas Carew, SIS
teerin-iaw Of President Roosevelt. The
aneen was very gracious and expressed q
great liking for America.
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ona.alrth Of Population Gone.

Guayamas. Mexico, February L--Accord-
ing to the best Information obtainable at
least 5000 persons have left Aiazatian since
the appearance OF the plague there This
number represents about one-sixth Of the
population
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IA pLAeuE Ar MAzArLAN.

OHV F1unuTtu a0u oIfIy i've Uuatla m
January.
AIn2ntlan, Mexico February There
were two deaths from tho plague today.
The people in the refuge she'd number LOO
There were l65 deaths IN January from thu
plague.
A member OF the sanitary police took a
guitar from the house OF plague patient
and Is now grayeiy III OF the same disease.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-02
MANCHESTER CLOTH MARKET.
General Expectations Point to a Period
OF Inactivity.

Nanchesttr, February tx strong tone
was displayed on the cloth market through
ont last week although the close was
some Quleter fair amount OF business
was transacted despite the continued adj
vance IN the price Of cotton impeded nego
readily 10 the terms offered The general
expectations point OF a period Of inactivity
There has been q dlminuuon IN offerings
from India and transactions on Chinese ac
count were on a smaller scale, China being
well supplied with most descriptions, Mean
while a daily miscellaneous business, reach
ing large proportions, was done. Yarns
we're exhibiting considerable strength. Sap
ported by the huOyance OF the market, the
manufacturers are maintaining the daily
advances Although the transactions don.
several lines are quoted at increased rates
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-02
LoyDoN STOCK ENCuANGE.

london. Fehuary I-Buslnpss on NC
stock exchange last week was confined to
professional dealings. continuing TO show o
lack Of confidence Americans were listless
though continuing 20 display drmncss A
snurt In Canadians relieved the monotonY
Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific adj
VanGed sharply Tho proposed conference
~ Inc United states, Mexico aud China re
eariing the silver question bad good 81
lot IN the price 81 the metal market f0l
Nextcan railways Some evidence was
shown of a returning confidence IN SoutL
African mines, as 8 promise 70 hold out {
sni,Son az the labor difficulties In Soutl
sI.,ics There was q lively demand foi
Ynanev ns q result Of the collection OF take,
snd fhs borrowings at the bank staoaatef
70 about 100000.
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N.nrn stabbed o peath.

Maysriue, KY, February Last n!Esi
cAAass Duncan was STABBED 70 death hare.
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The leader., 1903-04-01
TOWN AND COUNTY.
April Fool!

April Fool!
Nobby Neckties-good line of
collars and cuffs-latest styles at
McGrath's.
Mrs. Thomas Purser, of Nc
Comb, is guest of Rev. R. H.
Purser and family.
April showers-we can do with
out them for a while.
Decorations are appearing at
McGrath's elegant apartments
for millinery days.
Tomorrow night will occur an
other contest at the public school.
The public is invited.
The Woman's Auxiliary will
meet Friday evening in the Y. NJ.
G. A. rooms at 4 O'Clock.
Fine Art Toilet Soaps for 25
cents-at McGrath's. You have
had it in the 40 cent combination
package.
McGrath's $1.O0 Corsets EN-
brace the leading brands. Wear
and fit warranted. Money back
if wanted.
Mems Shirts-5O cents, S1.OO
and $3.50 - choicest patterns.
Right cut, full sizes-get them at
McGrath's.
Straw Hats are O. k. for Easter.
McGrath's stock is complete.
Style and values right, first, last
and all the time.
The Racket Store has wooed the
Goddess of Springtime to make
attractive the millinery parlors
for opening days.
How about Shoes for Easter?
All the novelties of the season
embraced in McGrath's handsome
$4,000 shoe stock.
Ask to see McGrath's fancy
weave 10 cent summer vests and
the mercerized silk special at 25
cents. They are peerless.
Call for McGrath's fast black
guaranteed hosiery. Specials at
10, 25 and 50 cents. Good line
of fancy hosiery to select from.
Take a look at McGrath's hand
somely trimmed show windows.
Everything desirable for an East
er costume at the one-price store.
The illustrated edition of the
McComb City Journal is upon
our table. 1t is attractively got
ten up and is credit to the thirty
ing city of McComb and to the
South Mississippi Publishing Co.,
of which Mr.. R. I. Quin is the
manager.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Mrs. Middleton is having her
residence enlarged.
Mrs. H. Cassidy left Friday
for a visit to Summit.
Many of our stores and resi-
dences are being reprinted and re-
fitted.
The contractors are On the
ground and the Jail birds will soon
have new habitation.
Mrs. White Martin Leggett,
of Bogue Chitto, visited with
Mrs. W. L. Bowen last Sunday.
Messrs. Brinson and Denman,
of Monticello, were visitors Mon
day. The former bought large
bills of goods for merchandise at
Monticello.
Miss Jessie M. Garvin will give
her entertainment in the Baptist
church next Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights. Come out. A collec-
ton will be taken.
Opening Days-Thursday and
Friday-at John McGrath & Sons
Big Department Store. Don't
miss the grand display of pattern
hats and spring novelties.
Remember McGrath's Sis, 900
Clothing Stock when you are ready
to look at Spring Suits. Don't
have to take a size or color that
is nearly right, but not quite so,
when you anchor down at the big
department store.
The ladies of the town are cor
daily invited to attend the Pure
Food Demonstration" at j. M.
Woods tomorrow. Nj. Woods
menu is as follows: Sandwiches,
salads, olives, pickles, tea, coffee
and cakes. The ladies will es-
pecially enjoy this generous court
esy, after their laborious inspec-
ton of the Easter bonnets at the
millinery openings.
We today announce Mr.. Duncan
Magee as candidate fol assessor
of Lincoln county. Mr.. Magee
comes before the people on his
merits. He is sober, steady, en-
ergetic and capable, and will, #
elected, give the county a faithful
administration of the business of
the assessors Office. He has seen
considerable service, both as dep
uty assessor and deputy sheriff
and has quite an extensive ac-
quaintance in large portions Of
this county.
The leader., 1903-04-01
Thirty,
Days Was My Life's
Limit.
Agony From Inherit
ed Heart Disease.
DIR. Miles III cart Cure
Cured Me.

One person in every four has weak heart.
Unless promptly treated weak heart will
easily become diseased heart. A little extra
strain from any cause is sufficient to bring on
this deadly malady, the most common cause
of sudden death. DR.. Miles Heart Cure will
tone up the hearts action, enrich the blood
and improve the circulation.
''My trouble began with catarrh and I have
always supposed it caused the trouble have
experienced with my heart had the usual
symptoms of sleeplessness, lost appetite, con-
stipation, palpitation of the heart, shortness
of breath and pain around the heart and un-
der left arm. Mymother suffered in the same
way and suppose mine was an inherited
tendency. At one time / was in agony. ]
suffered so severely and became so weak
that my doctors said could not live thirty
days. At this time had not slept over two
hours night on account of nervousness.
The least exercise. such as walking about,
would bring on palpitation and futtering of
the heart so severe that would have to give
up everything and rest. Nerve and Liver
Pills cured me of constipation and heart
symptoms disappeared under the influence
of DIR. Miles New Heart Cure. am In
better health than / have been in twelve
years and thank DR.. Miles Remedies forit.
| think they are the grandest remedies on
earth and / am constantly recommending
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All druggists sell and guarantee FIRST bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
ON Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Dr.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
The leader., 1903-04-01
DustIess lrooms.

The Milwaukee Dustless Brush Co.,
have patented and put upon the mar
ket dustless broom, one that sweeps
carpets, rugs, mattings, linoleum or
bare-foors without making any dust.
It's use drives away ants, moths and
insects SO troublesome to the tidy
housekeeper.
DIR. J. F. Hunter, secretary of the
State Board of Health, Jackson, Miss,
says of them: 81 find that it sweeps
bare floors thoroughly clean and when
properly handled does not make any
dust. As yet I have not tried it on
carpeted floors
Prof. J. Reese Lynn, of Natchez In
stitute, says: "A thorough test has
demonstrated that it is all that it is
claimed to be-"
No DUsT, No ANTS, No MOTHS, three
of the most desirable things a house
keeper can think of. Our citizens will
be called upon in a few days and shown
these handy little things.
Wanted g Situation by all-round
printer, at moderate wages. Address
The leader., 1903-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. McNair
entertained last night Rev. c. W.
Crisler and wife; Pies. and Mrs.
I. W. Cooper; Rev. H. G. Haw-
kins and wife; Rev. R. H. Purser
and wife; Rev. B. F. Jones and
wife, Rev. G. T. Chandler;
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. McNair; DR..
and Mrs. Tom McNair.
The leader., 1903-04-01
TIE LEADER.
Wednesday Evening, Apr. |, 1908.
Notice to Candidates.

AS the time has arrived for candid
ates to make their aspirations known
to the voters and their friends gener-
ally, The Leader publishes below its
rates for announcements:
For District Offices $500
For Legislative and County
Offices 1000
For Beat Offices 500
The money must accompany each
and every order for announcement.
Positively no deviation from this rule,
SO do not ask it.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Quite freak of nature can be
seen on the farm of L. G. Lam
bright, 4 miles west of town, in a
3-legged calf, which was born on
the Goth inst. The calf is we'll
developed, and as frisky as other
young calves, with the exception
that it has only three legs.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Pneumonia Robbed of its. Terrors
By Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops
the racking cough, heals and strength
ems the lungs. If taken in time it will
prevent an attack of pneumonia. Re-
fuse substitutes. Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-04-01

new floor laid.
Ernest Parsons visited Crystal
Springs last Sabbath.
DR.. Seay, of Wesson, spent
last Sunday in this city.
j. M. Woods store is. being
freshly painted on the inside.
Mr.. Lumly, of Yazoo City, Wis
tied at the college last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. McNair
spent last Friday in New Orleans.
Gold headed umbrellas, walk
ing canes, at Staffie1's Jewelry |
Store.
Mrs. Matte Martin returned |
Monday from a pleasant visit to
Fernwood.
The latest easter and spring
novelties in Jewelry at Staffier's
Jewelry Store.
| Coincident with the approach
of the Easter rabbit, is the arrival
of Diamond Dyes.
John Bryant and wife, of Pat
terson, La, were visitors to rela-
tives here last week.
The Sunbeams will enjoy a
tacky party at the home of Mrs.
j. W. Bennett tonight.
VIM. Plantz is out again look
ing a little the worse for wear in
his late struggle with pneumonia.
Miss Eunice Anding, Miss
Jeanette Mikell and Miss Susie
Cox spent last Sunday in Bogue
Chitto.
just acknowledgment line in
cut glass, solid silverware, stat
uary and art pottery, at Staffler's
Jewelry Store.
Does your watch need repair
ing? Do you want first class
work? Bring it to Stafire's
Jewelry Store.
A double daily mail service
each way is now in vogue.
Both the passenger trains north
and south carry local mail.
Mrs. Lipscomb chaperoned a
crowd of college girls to Wesson
last Saturday, devoutly intent on
attending the Epworth League
District meeting.
We have some pretty pieces of
sterling silver from our holiday
trade. Come and see it, if you
need anything of the kind. Price
Drug Co.'S Jewelry Department.
Constable Blue reports that
Negroes house was shot into Satur-
day night by another negro about
6 miles east of town. No one was
hurt. An effort will be made to
capture the guilty party.
The surest and safest remedy for all
kidney and bladder diseases is Foleys
Kidney Cure. Price Drug Co.
Some improvements are being
made at Whitworth College upon
the interior of Calisthenics Hall,
preparatory to the commencement
and other exercises to be held
there during the remainder of
the present session.
| Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder disease. Price Drug Co.
Quite freak of nature can be
seen on the farm of L. G. Lam
bright, 4 miles west Of town, in a
3-legged calf, which was born on
the Goth inst. The calf is we'll
The leader., 1903-04-01

The sad and sudden death of j.
0. Fairman on last Thursday after
noon is deplored by many Brook
haven friends. Mr.. Fairman was
held. in high esteem by all who
knew him. He was a brother of
Mrs. Grant, of this city, and of
Mrs. Reaben, of Summit, and an
uncle of Hon. H. Clay Fairman.
deceased, we'll known years ago,
to readers of the Sunny South as
one of its most gifted contributors.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right Don't delay taking.
Price Drug Co,
The leader., 1903-04-01

Dreadful Attack of WhOoping Cough.
Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 300 Park Av.,
Kansas City, Mo-, writes as follows:-
sour two children had severe attack
of whooping cough; one of them in the
paroxysm of coughing, would often
faint and bleed at the nose. We tried
everything we heard of without getting
relief. We then called in our family
doctor who prescribed Foley's Honey
and Tar. With the very first dose they
began to improve, and we feel that it
has saved their lives" Refuse substi-
tufnc Prina Dr,an co
The leader., 1903-04-01

We ale requested to announce
that there will be regular quarter
Iy communion at the Presbyte-
rian church next Sabbath morn
ing. Members are requested to
attend and to bring the mite
boxes, which have been distrib-
uted for missionary purposes.
The leader., 1903-04-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce
HON. j. B. GREAVES,
as a candidate for reelection to the office of
District Attorney of the 9TH judicial District of
Mississippi. subject to the action of the Democ-
racy OF said district.
THE LEADER is authorized to make the fol-
lowing announcements of Candidates for County
Offices; subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary election.
For FlOater Representative
GEORGE VERNON. of Lincoln.
I. H. MONTGOMERY, of Lincoln.
For Representative
R. r. APPLEWHITE.
For Sheriff.
II. c. APPLEWHITE.
j. FRANK GREER.
For County Treasurer
WADE L. SUMMERS.
w. c. PRICE.
WIN. TURNBOUGH.
For Assessor
CIV. MAXWELL.
L. P. KEGS.
DUNCAN B. MAGEE.
For Justice of the Peace, Dist. I
GEO. S. LAMBRIGHT, JR.
For Constable, Dist. L
j. d. BLUE.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Wanted g Situation by all-round
printer, at moderate wages. Address
sCompositor", 622 Poydras Street, New
Orleans.
The leader., 1903-04-01

as a candidate for reelection to the office of
District Attorney of the 9TH judicial District of
Mississippi. subject to the action of the Democ-
racy of said district.
The leader., 1903-04-01

Foley's Kidney Cure if taken in time
affords security from all kidney and
bladder disease. Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1903-04-01
EASIEST
WEARING

We have received large stock of this celebrated POw Collar
which ready to place sa and say that the best
thing for pow purposes gotten up will not rub, other
cheap collars do While thinking this needed article also bear
in mind that carry in stock all other POw Gear Light medium
and heavy Traces, Back Bands ames Sgerees Lap Links
Chain Links POW Brides, P0w Bits and . .
The leader., 1903-04-01

Always warehouse and in fresh condition. prices that
not be beaten anywhere.
Triumph EARLY Rose and Peerless Seed Potatoes White and
Red Onion Sets St Madrid White and Yellow Dent Seed Corn
Garden Seed in quantities.
We have additional warehouse leased for the handling
The leader., 1903-04-01

Some improvements are being
made at Whitworth College upon
the interior of Calisthenics Hall,
pl eparatory to the commencement
and other exercises to be held
there during the remainder Of
the present session.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-03-13
GEORGES CREEK

Deputy Sheriff Mont Thompson call
ed on our boys last week for their taxes.
They would look at him awfully hard
and make the eagle squall before they
let it go.
Lonzo Boyd has been trading horses
He says he can make more money trad,
ing horses than he can at work
Sherman Boyd went to Catlettsburs
last week
Aunt Sylvia Hatfield has been very
sick.
James Boyd was III Louisa last weel
on business.
Johnny Boyd has sold out and vii
move to Catlettsburg.
Mrs. vicie Castle, Of Warfeld, is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs Bias Castle, at thi
place.
Several of our boys went to Todds
vile Sundsy.
Leo Boyd and Willie Williamson ar
kept busy trying to keep a foot-lo
across the creek
L. W. Boyd, our book agent has II
turned from John son county and report
successful "trip
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In MemOriam.

Mrs. Maggie Neal Meredith, who
had been sick for eleven weeks
with typhoid fever, passed from
this world to higher home Satur'
day, Feb. 2Sth, at eight O'Clock,
IN July, 1902, she was married to
Harvey Meredith, who with grand
parents, father, brothers, listers
and host OF friends mourn her
loss. Three days before the end a
crowd OF religious friends came in
and sang and prayed with her and
she was happily converted, aud
ever since has been talking OF go
ing to see her Father in heaven
She was conscious to the end. IIel
remains were laid to rest in thu
Stroller grave yard sunday arcl
LIST. She was - years old.
A Cousin
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-03-13
ULYSSES

After brief illness amt Bette Young
died Feb %, at the home Of her grand
daughter, Mrs Albert Chandler Rev
Tom Williams preached the funeral ser
mon. She was about 20 years of age,
and was loved by all who knew her
She was ready when the summons came
They laid her 10 rest by the side Of her
husband who died about 90 years ago.
We extend our sympathy to the bereay
cd ones
Dave Bishop has moved to Keystone,
w. Va.
Rev H. w. Kazee and Dock Debord
have also gone 10 keystone.
Rev Leonder Smith viii occupy the
house vacated by Mr. Bishop
Rev Harrison has been conducting a
series Of meetings at Walnut Grove for
the past week
A terrible accident shocked our entire
ueighborhood March I'd. Mary the H.
year old daughter Of Jesse aud Julia
George caught fire while standing near
the CRATE No one was near to help
her and she tried to put the fire out, but
failing she ran tou pond intending to
jump into it and extinguish the flames
which Were ascending above her head
On her way she saw her little brother
and appealed to him TO come to her res,
cue Like little hero he did so and
uuflinchingly grappled with the flames,
burning his hands badly Her father
heard their screams and came upon the
scene just in time to tear the last rem
nant of clothing from his child His
hands were terribly burned irving to
save little Mary, who was the idol Of the
home Her body was burned almost to
a crisp, but She retained consciousness
to the last After suffering intensely
for a hours She sweetly closed her eyes
to scenes Of suffering and went away To
Him who said, Suffer little children to
come unto me and forbid them not, for
of such is the kingdom of Heaven,
Funeral.services were conducted by Rev,
Hicks The heartbrokn parents have
our sympathy
James George Of Lost creek, has q
severe attack Of lagrippe and pneumo-
mia. We hope he will soon be well
again.
During the big waters of last weel
aunt Allie Debord's wafer mill WASHED
out.
Rev Hicks preached his farewell ser
mon at Walnut Grove last Sunday Hi
discourse was brief, but tender an,
sympathetic We are sorry to give then
up.
Some damage was done to S # Ham
monds mill during the recent higl
, water, Nat
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-03-13
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