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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

road. or railroads, tram road, or tram roads of
wood. iron or steel, and propelled by steam,
electricity, or other powers necessary In the
conduct of the said construction and excayating
Fifth: The powers to be exercised by this
corporation, are those set out, defined and
specified in Chapter % of the Annotated Code
of Mississippi of 1892. and especially embraced
and contained In Sections $780, S3S. 842, S43 and
S44 of said Chapter and laws amendatory thereto.
and which are necessary and proper for carry
may exercise the right of eminent domain.
Sixth: The period for which this corporation
is to exist shall be forty-nine (49) years from
and after the date of its approval by the Gov
Seventh: The persons interested in this cor
poration and who are instrumental in seeking
its formation are Louis Montyille, Jr.. C. l..
Montville. and Homer Rodgers, resident citi-
Zens of Brookhaven, Lincoln county, in the
State Of Mississippi. and such other persons as
may hereafter be associated with them.
Eighth: The name by which this corporation
shall be known is Louis Montyille Construction
Company"
Ninth: The capital stock of said corporation
shall not be less than five thousand dollars
($5, ,OOOJ and not more than fifteen thousand dol
lars ($15.000l divided into shares of one hundred
dollars $500 each with power in its stockholders
to increase or diminish the same within said
maximum or minimum amounts and Subscrip-
| tionS for stock may be paid for in money or
property at its fair actual cash value.
Tenth: The domicile of said corporation
| Shall DC III tuO City Vi DEOOhudN6Hs
county. Mississippi, with power to establish and
maintain such branch offices, agents, and agen.
| cies for the conduct of general contractors and
construction work as the directors may deter
mine.
Eleventh: The said corporation shall have
| the power to loan money and char6e interest
| thereon; to carry on general mercantile COM
iSsary business; to issue any part OF its stock
as preferred stock and to issue such bonds and
obligations as it may from time to time deter
mine. 1t shall have power to exercise the right
of general railroad contractors, and use such
agencies as may be necessary for carrping OF
| the same, and shall have, exercise, and possess
all powers conferred by Article VII of the
lConstitution of the state of Mississippi.
| Twelfth; An organization hereunder may bt
| had at BroOkhayen. Lincoln county, Mississippi
on Saturday. the 18th day of February. A. ID
1904. at 200 O'Clock P. M. at.the law Office o.
Brennan & Hannah.
/ Thirteenth. The officers of this corporation
until otherwise determined by the stockholders
shall be apresdent ylce-president, secreta-
ry, treasurer and general manager, but If i
| is desirable. the same person may hold two o.
more of said offices and the officers of the cor
i poration may be directors until otherwise deter
/ mined by the stockholders.
/ Fourteenth: This act of incorporation Shal
/ go into effect and be In full force after its ap
4 proval by the Governor of this State.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

The above is a picture of the
Senior Gymnasium Glass of the
Brookhaven Young Mems Chris
tian Association, taken at one of
it's regular meetings. This class
is made up of the young men of
the city and meets reguIaly every
Tuesday and Friday nights at
$3.50. Regular gymnasiumm work
is given for about forty minutes
and basket ball closes the class
work. This class is open to all
members of the Association with
out additional cost.
A class for business and profess
sional men is being organized
which will meet twice a week,
on Mondays aid Thursdays, from
$50 to $3.50 p. m.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
THE BOIL WEEVIL-AN IMPORTANT
BILL.

Hon. J. E. Brown, of Adams,
has introduced into the House a
bill directed at the boil weevil
and other crop pests. The bill
provides for the establishment of
a Crop Pest Commission, /" to be
composed of the Governor, Land
Commissioner and director of the
branch agricultural experiment
station at Mcneil, together with
two experienced cotton planters
and two truck farmers, all to be
appointed by the Governor for
the term of four years. The
Governor is ex-oficio chairman
and the Land Commissioners active
chairman.
This commission is given full
authority to deal with all crop
and fruit pests, such as the State
Board of Health, for example, in
dealing with epidemic diseases,
and it is empowered to enforce its
orders and regulations for the
purpose of eradicating and pre-
venting the introduction of the
Mexican boil weevil or any other
crop pest. 49, .s<:;-.,
The commission .is to prepare
and publish a full list of all crop
pests, together with the methods,
ways sand means sby which they
may be prevented..or eradicated.
The commission is given~~power
to take chalge %. any infected
crop and deal with it in such man
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

agents and agencies, at any point In the State
of MissisSipplas as the directors may determine.
An organization hereunder may be had at the
city of BrookhaveH. In said state, on Saturday
the 30tIl day Of January. Al. d. 1904. at the law
Office of Brennan 81 Hannah, at 80 O'Clock. p.m.
1lth. Said corporation shall have power to
and to Ax the relative rights Of common and
preferred stock, and to issue such bonds and OBJ
legations as It may from time to time determines
II shall hare and POSSESS ali p0KeFs conferred
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
Religious Services Tomorrow.

At the Presbyterian Church
Rev. q. T. Chandler will preach
at / / a. m. and Z p. m.
Sunday School at 9 a. m.
At the Baptist church Rev. R.
H.. Purser will preach at II
O'Clock and at 1880 p. m.
B. Y. P. .. at 6:45.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
At the Catholic church SER
vices by Rev. James Herman at
10 a. M. and 4 p. m.
At the Methodist church Rev.
c. W. Crisler will preach at II
a. m. and 1880 p. M.
Sunday School at $3.50.
Epworih League meeting at 7
p. m.
At the Y. NJ. C. A. the regulra
Mems Meeting at 4 p. m.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

Thieves have been at work at
Summit and at MeadvilIe.
W. W. Trigg, Of Greenville, has
been appointed official stenogra-
pher for Speaker Thomas.
The young men of Okolona
have organized a military COM
/ any with fifty-four members.
A four-story building to be used
by the Neville Hardware Com
pany is to be erected at Meridian.
Nelse Moore, a young switch
man, was mashed while making a
coupling at Savoy, and died as the
result. He was buried at Laud-
erdale.
A. jacobson, the only Hebrew
in the penitentiary, was pardon
ed by Governor Longino on the
18th. He was sent up for mur-
der from Adams county and is a
| RUSSIAN jew.
At Biloxi, a horse became
frightened alta train and oVerturn-
ed the vehicle with the result that
Oscar Stewards leg was broken,
1L. P. Cromartic had three ribs
broken and G. E. Stewart's leg
was injured.
At a Saturday night frolic, two
negroes were killed at McComb.
Addie Morris was charged with
/ the murder of Frank Warren ano
Jake Richardson with the murder
|of Jerry Young. Bail was grant
led Addie Morris.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
CITATION NOTICE.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To j. j. Phillip, Hammond. Id, and A. Nc
Dougal, New 0rl ans. La: Youare commanded
10 appear before the ChanceFy Court of the
county of Lincoln, in said State, on the third
Monday in February. 1a04 to defend the suit in
said court of Benjamin King, wherein you and
others are defendants.
This. the 2lst day of January, A. D., 1904
JONES & MCCULLOUGH, r. w. McNAIR,
Solicitors. Clerk,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

The height of folly has been
reached in the fashion that now
demands askeleton to be arrayed.
Bones are the fashion in Paris:
and thin, gaunt women, whose
gowns hang from the shoulders in
bag-like fashion are the modish
women.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

The Leader very much regrets
to learn that DIR. Van Watts i'll
ness has developed into serious
case of pneumonia, and that his
condition. is quite alarming to
his family and, friends. Drs.
Johnson and Higdon are attend
ino him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
REV. FREDENHAGEN HERE.


Rev. T.. A. Fredenhagen Of Topeka.
general secretary OF the Kansas soci-
ETY. for the Friendess was at the Cul-
len today, enroutc to California where
he has been invited to organize a
branch society similar TO the branches
which exist In Missouri, Texas New
Mexico, and half dozen other states.
The idea Of this organization IN par
ticular Is % look after discharged con-
vlcts and prisoners from the iails, 10
try and give them chance 10 reform
and become good citizens, 10 gst them
work or transportation to their homes,
and to help them morally and spiritual
ly, besides,
Under Mr.. Fredenhagens energetic
aud able administration, the society
has become a strong and permanent
institution, and its work Is extending
through the west, lie stopped over IN
Salt Lake to confer with President II.
NJ Smith of the Christian Endoayor
state union. Hon, Fisher Harris and
other citizens interested In ihe moral
and sociological welfare OF discharged
prisoners with view 20 establishing
Utah Society for the Friendless, with
headquarters In this city, and which
shall also lend it's influence and Efforts
as far az possible 10 the prevention OF
crime Mr. Harris. Judge Morse. Judge
Powers. Mrs. shepard. Mr., Smith and
others here are Interested In the local
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

county. he also served seven years as
member Of the city council. In 1877
he was called by President Brigham
Young to assist in the editorial depart
ment OF the Deseret News, and on Sept.
& 1880 was appointed editor i'm chief.
He was elected a member OF the Legls-
lature of Salt Lake county in 1879, and
reelected In 1882 was a home mis-
sionary in the Salt Lake stake, and
became second counselor i'm the stake
presidency Aug, 2, 1884 In January,
1855, he went on a brief mission 10 the
states and while there was called on
n mission TO Europe; he labored in
nearly every part of the British Isles,
presided again over the London confer
ence, and in company with President -.
III. Wells visited Denmark, Sweden
Norway, Germany and Switzerland. lie
wrote articles for the star" baptized
many persons into the Church, and on
his return took up his work on the
Deseret News, to which he had con-
tributed during his absence, and has
been active ever since as an editorial
writer, home missionary and a de-
fender OF the faith,
on June 30, 1904, he was unanimously
chosen by the Church board Of educa-
ton as n member OF that body. to MI
the vacancy that occurred through the
demise OF Hon, James sharp, q position
for which h. Is most eminently quail
fed. He still remains the editor-in-
chief OF the Deseret News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Big open.Air Jollihcation Gathering
Postponed Until Tomorrow,

II was evident at an early hour this
forenoon that there would be NO nonli-
nations at ST. Louis today, unless, per-
chance. late tonight, and the Demo-
cratic state, county and city commit
tees decided to postpone their ratinca-
ton meeting until tomorrow evening,
when it VIII positively take place on
the corner Of Second South and East
Temple streets, Hel1s band with 40
pieces Will play a concert between 1880
and $3.50 at the intersection and the
speaking win then begin b. II. Rob-
erts, W, II, King and Fisher Harris
are featured as the speakers and II IL
likely that other prominent men Of the
party win be called upon from the
platform to address the assemblage,
Judge Dee win head a representation
from ogden and Mayor Roylunce of
Provo viii bring the southern contin-
gent to the meeting.
The Young Mems Democratic club
viii meet this evening at its rooms In
the Jennings block and II IL possible
that a parade Of that organization win
be arranged to Dre1ede the open air
ratification,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

also contributed copiously both IN
poetry and prose. 10 the Miliennial
star After more than 10 years or
continuous service I'm the mission neld'
he came to America, assisting IN tax
ing charge Of $40 passengers from
Liverpool 10 New York IN the sailing
vessel, Underwater, the voyage oc-
cupying 30 days He crossed the plains
with his own oX-team In Capt. Homer
Duncans company the trip taxing IL
weeks 10 Salt Lake city he settled In
Pennington. where he was ordained a
Seventy and one Of the presldents OF
the Fifty-sixth quorum. lie moved to
Logan, in Cache county, In the fall OF
1864, and was called on q mission 10
England I'm April 1865 with a num-
Der Of other missionaries he crossed
the plains with mule teams, the jour
ney occupying SO days to the Missouri
river escaping the hostile Indians who
killed many travellers during that sea-
son. on arriving in England he la
bored for some time I'm Lancashirei
was then sent to preside over the Es-
sex conference, and afterwards over the
London conference. bringing many
persons into the Church. He labored
for two years on the Mllennial Star.
visiting many parts of Great Britain
and also Paris, France, and assisting
in the emigration OF the Saints from
Europe. Returning after an absence OF
three and a half years he labored as a
home missionary and member OF the
High Council I'm Cache Valley until
January. 1870 when he was called to
Ogden TO assist In the establishment OF
the ogden Junction, semi-weekly
paper Of which he became the editor,
and which soon became an influential
daily. He was ordained a High Coun-
selor and acted az home missionary I'm
the Weber stake of Zion, and was
elected to the Legislature from Weber
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

APOSTLE CHARLES W. pENPoSE.

The vacancy In the Council OF Twelve
Apostles Jccasioned by the death of Ell
der Abraham owen Woodruff has been
filled. Official announcement OF the
action will be found at the head Of the
editorial columns Of todays issue of
the News The man chosen IL Elder
Charles w Penrose, editor-ln-chief Of
this paper The selection was great
and overwhelming surprise to that gen.
,teman, who had received not the
slightest iutimation Of the honor being
conferred upon him until authorta-
lively informed that he was the unani-
nous choice Of the Presidency and
Apostles.
Coupled with the imparting Of this
information were numerous official eX-
pressions of appreciation Of the long
and faithful service of Elder PenrOse
in and for the Church with which he
has been most actively Identified since
his early youth Reference was also
made to his ability as n journalist and
legislator and to his unendlng useful
ness In various other fields OF EFFORT
and accomplishment. The part he per-
formed as the editorial head OF the
Deseret News has been before the pe0-
pie OF the Great West for many years,
and his name as a writer IN as widely
known as his experience has been pro-
tracted. IL is a singular fact that he
has long been regarded as an authority
on matters OF Church doctrine, and e-
gal and political problems, writing al
most as well upon all as upon one. In
this varied labor he has held not only
the respect but the love and esteem
Of his journalistic and other associates
who extend most cordially their con-
gratuatlons and confidence In the new
and high honor which has come 10 him
80 suddenly. so Unexpectedly and yet
so deservedly a brief epitome Of his
busy career follows this Introduction:
WHAT HE HAS DONE
Chas, w. Penrose was born Feb. 4
1882, in London, England; Joined the
Church In 1850, being baptized May II,
was shortly after ordained Deacon
and on Jan. G, 1851 was ordained an
| Elder and sent on a mission To Maldon
| Essex. TO preach the Gospel and "break
new ground" He was the first Nor.
mon" Elder 20 visit that part OF the
country; he went forth literally with
| out money or cnunge or raiment
| Amidst much opposition he succeeded n
| raising up branches OF the Church IN
| Maldon, Danbury, Chelmsford Colches.
| ter, and other places whore he baptized
| large number of persons, and wher,
| the gifts OF the Gospel were abundantlS
| manifested After laboring for sever
years IN agricultural districts chiefly
| among the poor, and walking between
| three and four thousand miles a year
he was appointed 60 preside over tn
London conference. After that he wa,
made pastor OF the district comprising
the Cheltenham, Worcestershire, Mon
mouthshlre and Herefordshire confer
ences. and subsequently pastor Of III,
birmingham, Warwiokshire, Stafford
shire and Shropshire conferences; h,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
WILL BE BIGGEST YET.
Sunday School Excursion to Saltair
Assuming Large Proportions.

The excursion planned by the Deso
eret Sunday school union board 10
saltair on the 1ith inst, promises to
be the largest Of the season, even to
eclpsing that Of the real estate men.
The railroads win run special trains
for the accommodation OF those living
at distance, and will carry passengers
TO Saltair beach depot In the city,
where trains will be In waiting to con-
vey them to the lake. Committees have
been appointed to look after the com
fort and entertainment of the eNcur-
sionsts, and everything is being done
TO make the day one long TO be re-
membered by those who attend
II has been decided 10 open bureau
If information at the beach on the
day Of the excursion, where corps OF
courteous Sunday school workers will
be in attendance to furnish any infor-
nation that may be desired Further
particulars win be published from time
TO time,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
WATSON PIERCE DEAD.
Well Known Business Man Answers
The Final Summons.

Watson $. Pierce, n well known resi-
dent of this city, died today after a
brief illness, at the age Of Co years. Mr..
Pierce was born in Vermont and came
to Salt Lake 20 years ago. lie was
president Of the Intermountain School
Of Correspondence and was also inter-
ested in several mining enterprises.
He was an old federal soldier and saw
much active service In some Of the
principal conflicts of the civil war. His
wife survives him.
The funeral will be held Sunday at
2;30 D. m. from O'Donnell's undertaking
parors, Interment win be In Mt. OH
vet cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
Democratic Convention Adjourned Until 8oCloc Tonight

establishment OF some such agency,
ana II looks now as though there would
be a society incorporated IN salt Lake.
Mr. Fredenhagen VIII return early In
August for further consultation, when
some definite plan Of action Is likely 10
be lnaugurated,
Mr., Fredenhagen Is a member OF the
national prison committee OF Christian
Endeayor and has been highly success
full In evangelical work in prisons. lie
was IN salt Lake some months ago,
and spoke In number OF the churches
IN furlherance Of Christian work among
ponVlgts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
MRS MAVERICK
WILL BE RELEASED
BEFORE AUGUST |

London. July S,-The Associated
Press learns definitely that Mrs,
Florence Maybrlck viii be re-
leased, as an ordinary prisoner
on tlcket-of- leave, between now
and Aug. /. The authorities have
no intention OF granting her a
free pardon, but cannot impose
any restrictions on Mrs, May
brick, after her arrival in Amer
Tea.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08
LABOR PLANK.

The plank proposed by ex-Gov
Thomas OF Colorado, regarding labor
was adopted by the committee.
The committee after lengthy debate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

Your Store is Always a Little Too Full
OF the Goods You Have Omitted to
Advertise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

Democrats nominate, but think the
platform is OF the greatest Importance,
and especially the gold standard
plank"
Mr. HIN was applauded at the con-
cluslon Of his speech.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-08

Mr.. Bryan replied at length and In
sisted that, IN the face OF past declara-
lions, n gold plank would now ALLEVIATE
many thousands Of Democratic voters.
He said that, when the campaign for
Judge Parker was started II was never
expected that the Democratic party
was 10 be brought to a declaration for
the gold standard.
Mr. Thomas OF Colorado also made n
strong protest against The gold stand
ard plank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-03
CENTRAL MAINE FAIR.
Arrangements in Progress for Most
Successful Event.

y meeting of the trustees nf tn" C'n-
Wi Maine Fair Association viii be
held. this afternoon. at the office of the
president. +. Z. Mayo, for the purpose
~ I"ciding on the program for the fair
l" he held, Sept. 20. Il and ~, and to
MAKE r,>lSionS of the premium list and
a'''hd Ia other business. AS it is at
present "yprCtcd the first day of the
var will he Governors day" when
Governor Hill and staff and many
"'hcr prominent men i'll the State will
W Present and take a hand in the i'll
anSdrati"n of thc big fair
me second day will he odd Folks
u"!' devoted to recalling old memo
fh! mi prizes will be offered for the
"'t'St couple and largest family pres
tht III" last day Of the fair will be
udhatcd To the State Grange. and it
Is expected that State Master Gardner
ana many other prominent members
81 tn" Grange will be present This is
VI" program as arranged now, but al
r"a'iohs may be made by the trustees.
""'ay. Whatever the program, it is
"'ttain that the three days will be
drumming full of good racing and every-
'hing else that goes to make up a sue
CeSSful fair