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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Both TinI1t.

Murphy. a full private in the First
Battalion Blankshire Regiment. was
being tried the other day for being
drunk. says Spare Moments. The
commanding officer knew the face too
well. for Murphy had been brought up
on the old charge times without mum.
Der.
Punishment did not cure him, so the
6. O, had drawn vivid word pictures
Of the horrible evils Of the canteell
Now, MuYphy." he said, didn't
you promise re faithfully that you
would act W to your uniform?''
Il did. sor," replied the irrepressl
BE one; "and, bedad. did act up Il
it entoirely. Ne uniforrum wa
soightl"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
The Imposslble Proofreader.

Former Employe-And what's be
come of old BalIemup, who used tc
be working in the proofroom?
Editor sadly Ozone. Hated to part
with him, too. But the pressure be
came uncomfortable. Although he made
me say that old Munnybaggs, who
died, had "by industry and frugality
accumulated a lonesohe fdture," wher
wrote it handsome forsune," I for
gave him and let him stay on. But
when he had me say in society item
that Miss Fitznoodles couture "was
frightful by reason of the awful de
rangement of her soft brains" instead
of delightful by reason of the care
full arrangement of her soft braids,
the pressure brought to bear by in
fiuential citizens was something
could no longer Observation-Disclosures
American.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

her response to toast. Among other
things, she said:
''Inat the school teacher should
be toasted is obviously fitting. Fol-
though this association boasts Of its
doctor, lawyer, merchant, chief, its
rich man, poor man, It's beggarman,
and, perhaps, thief, yet in far more
alarming measure does the school
teacher abound. Semi-annually we
hold our breath when the normal
pours out largs classes upon the help.
less State. We wonder what will be.
come of the graduates. Sometimes
we wonder what will become of the
State. One by one, however, they End
some channel Of work and disappear
from the general sight, except when
on some such occasion as this one is
fished out and held suspended before
the public view. How eagerly shall
we follow the short and simple an
nails! How irresist;bly shall we be
drawn to the conclusion which win
run like a refrain through the glowing
words:
Some are dead and some are wed.
But most go on forever
THE school teachers. 1our.sn dis
tintctly in two armies-the one small
but strong-the males; the other
large, but feeble-the femaler Down
through the years militant tt. y go
the small, strong army a step or two
in advance; the larss, weak army fol
lowing with becoming meekness.
Menaces and challenges have been
thrown from one army to the other,
sometimes actual engagements have
occurred. But in the main the armies
march forward amicably together
against the common foe, for the
angels of tolerance and forbearance
walk between and they keep the
peace.
Forth they go, conquering and to
conquer, battling against ignorance,
vulgarity and stupidity; warning
against prejudice, struggling fiercely
for life, liberty and the pursuit Of hap.
piness, until one by one they make q
triumphant entrance as retirement
fund annuitants."
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Twas Badly JumbIed.

While Secretary Hay was in the
country one summer an important
piece Of o11cial business was pending,
relates the Argonaut, and he arranged
with Washington that any news that
might arrive concerning the matter
should be telegraphed to him in cipher.
Day after day he waited, but no tele-
gram came. One morning, happening
to go to the lonely little telegraph Of
ace, he said to the operator:
81 suppose you have received no dis
patch for me?"
"Why, yes, sir" the operator repli-
ed; there was dispatch for you the
other day, but it was all twisted and
confused, and couldn't make heads
or tails Of it, SO l didn't think it was
any use to send it up to you"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
WHAT'S THE USE
10 Keep a 'c0Fse Complexion. >

a. lady says: postum has helped
my complexion so much that my
friends say am growing young again.
MY complexion used to be coffee col
ored, muddy and yellow, but 1t is now
clear and rosy as when l was a girl.
was induced to try Postum by q
friend who had suffered just as had
suffered from terrible indigestion, pal
pitation Of the heart and sinking
spells.
after / had used Postum q week /
was so much better that / was afraid
it would not last. But now two years
have passed and / am . well woman.
] owe It all to leaving OF coffee and
drinking Postum in Its place.
81 had drank coffee all my life.
suspected that it was the cause of my
trouble, but It vas not until ! actually
quit coiiso and started to try Postum
chat / became certain: then all my
troubles ceased and am now well and
strong again. Name furnished BY
Postum Co. Battle Greek Mich.
Thero's reason.
Lock 81 eaeh package for copy q
ehs famous lls1ls necAs ssThe Road g
Walivillas
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Ready for the Test.

A teacher in one Of the schools nea'
Philadelphia had one day been SO dis
turbed by the buzzing of lips and
shutting of feet of the children that
she was on the verge of distraction.
Finally she said:
Children, cannot stand so much
noise. Please be quiet. for a little
while at least. Let me see if you caut
be SO still that you could hear a pin
Drop"
Instantly every child became as still
as mouse. Then little boy in a
back seat piped out with marked i'm.
patience:
"Well, let her drop!"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Uncle Sans Big Rice Farms.

Rice is beginning to loom larger in
the export trade OF the United States,
and ready market is being found in
Cuba, where, Consul Baehr asserts, it
will monopolize the market within few
years. The diversified character Of
American exports could hardly be bets
ter shown than BY the fact that the Pa
cific. northwest Is supplying the rice
eating orient with flour and the gulf
states are supplying Cuba, which is
largely relocating country. with rice
that Is superior to that Of Indiaor China
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
The Kings Dog.

Even the king has had an experience
Of the frand which is practised on tbs
public by dog trimming" or taking"
His majesty acquired a certain dog, moi
hundred years ago, and at once took an
immense fancy to it. The animal was
shortly afterward taken to the royal
Kennel, where it naturally received
proper brushing and grooming. and was
lot again seen by his majesty for shor,
lime, but, 10 and behold! when he next
saw the dog ne did not know it, and, In
TACT refused to acknowledge that IL vas
the same animal at all.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

things included under that blessed letter
3D." Now, as contrast, take ID and
among the first words we think of are
damp. dark, dreary, dank, dull, drowned.
dismal. dirty, damned, dusty, bastard,
daft, ducked. dosed, dragged, doubtful.
disguised, doctor. diseased, doldrums,
dungeons. depressed, despairing, dead.
drunk, and SO on, the very sound OF
which is enough to drive one into doleful
dumps,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
A Moral lesson Spoiled.

King Canute was just about to con.
vey a striking moral lesson 10 his
deeply interested courtiers, says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waving his scepter at the advanc-
ing waves, he harshly babe them re-
eede.
"Why don't they recede?" inquired
o courtier presently.
Because" replied the wise old mon
arch as he hastily hitched his chair
out of the wet, because they are
tide" /.
And he let 1t go at that.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Radiunn Fauild in cnIorado.

Radium Ore has been discovered az
three different places in the Cripple
Greek district IN Colorado Thousands
OF dollars worth Of the precious ore
has been thrown over the dumps By the
people operating mines iii the section
referred o. because they did rot sncw
that It had any value
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

l had noappetite.. When doctors failed
to help me began using Doan s Kidney
Pills and improved until my back was
strong and my appetite returned. Dur
ing the four years since stopped using
them have enjoyed excellent health.
The cure was permanent"
(Signed) George w. RenoR.
A TRIAL .FREE-Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
by all dealers. Price, 80 cents.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
A Mere Teacher.

Beatrice, aged thirteen, mourned be
cause the new teacher, who seemed
so kind at first, had censured her
severely before the whole class.
at is strange" said Mildred, wiser
by one year than Beatrice, chow soon
these nice girls become mere teach
ers."
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
French Econounv.

In France old shoes are bought up in
arge quantities by leather dealers and
sold to factories. There they are taken
apart and submits to long processes,
which turn them into paste, from which
he material IS transformed Into imita-
tion leather, finally coming out in a
.orm which very closely initiates the
anest morocco.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Always Food for Laughter.

When Johnny was child they laughed
at the ridiculous things be said When he
was youth they laughed at his half baked
opinions. When he was a man they laughed
at his wisdom because they couldn't grasp
for a crank There is always some one to
laugh and this is jolly world.
IN, j. News
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

MRS. Elizabeth H. Thompson,
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It. took only six bottles, hut it built me
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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Not a Hammer.

The Lady--Wby are you so melancholy,
my poor man?
Gritty George-Ah, lady, it's sad story.
When / was baby I was left in basket.
Chat was sad"
eyes, m-1na am, and il was wash bas-
ket. "-Chicago Daily News.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Tommy,s First Day at School.

Auntie Ito little Tommy, who has
Just returned from his first day at
SCHOOL, -What did you learn?
Tommy-Didn't learn anything.
Auntie-What did you do?
Tommy-Didn't do anything. There
was q woman there who wanted to
know how to spell "cat," and told
her.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
"a Rriuht Scholar.

Teaoher--Do you know anything
about algebra ?
BERTHE -Young-Please, teacher,
do. It's a mule that is covered with
stripes. l saw one at a circus.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

St., Philadelphia,
Pa. a aan of good
reputation and
standing, writes:
" Five years ago I
was suffering so
with my back and
kidneys that I
often had to lay
off. Tho kidney
seeretions ere
unnatural, my
legs and stomach
~...,..-, e,,1}llo- -
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
70 Entertain the Teachers.

Elizabeth A. Maseroll, one OF the
cisverast teachers ef Trenton. N. j.,
made q hit at the recent reunion Of
The alumni Of the state schools by
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

There are people of whom we have but
one request, and that is that they do not
try to entertain uE.-Washington (la.)
Democrat
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

The car has had reason to walk the floor
at night for several months past, so he
won't mind ii so much now.-Chieago Rec
ord Herald.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
NOT Tar OF,

Teacher Now, then, what do we mean
By composition?
Little Girl Eagerly Please, miss, com.
position s the art Of bringing simple ideas
into complicati Manila Times.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
rnorsase Is women EmpIoyea.

The number Of women engaged in va
rious occupations hes increased from
a,647 LIT IN 1880 to g.s1s. 1897 ID 1900, OF
pver 100 per cant, while the increase In
he number Of men nls been only about
81 per cent
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
It Was Enioxed

Held Howler enjoy his vacation at
the seashore?
She-I don't know; but his friends In
town did.-Chicago journal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

To the ordinary view. the speculative
market makes the figure Of a corner with
a side adjacent called the right side, and
a side opposite called the wrong side
Puck.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
Her UnIv Comment.

Eyes" said Dreamy Darius, Il put al
my brains into this little poem. :
rs an awiui1y short poem a. tna r.,
Quirer.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
Ne fits after first days use of DIR. klinc's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free s. trial bottle 6
treatise. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch st., PLila., Pa.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

1t takes a man with a new-fashioned
appetite to bemoan the lack OF old-fash-
ioned cooking-Chicago Tribune.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

saved nv life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, n. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

The way to be unpopular with OTHERS is to
be popular with yourself.-N. Y. Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
with the Majority.

Now, gentlemen, do you think this 10
or Is lot case for operation% asked an
eminent surgeon of his class Of six students
as they walked the wards in a city hospital.
One by one the young men diagnosed the
case, and ali of them answered in the mega
tive.
"Well, gentlemen announced the sur
geon, you are all wrong, and / shall oper-
ale tomorrow"
NO, you WON'T" exclaimed the patient,
as he rose in his bed, six to one is good
majority. Gimme my clothes."-N. Y.
Press.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

Appreciation is a mighty tasteless
breakfast food when one is really hun
cry.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

Marty E2so.00o worth Of ARTICLES are
pawhsd u London weekly
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17

Silence is golden; but it is other peoples
silence that is meant.-Tit-Bits.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-09-17
HAD TO GIVE UP.
Suffered AgOnieS from Kidney Disorders
Until Cured by DOan's Kidney Pills.

George W. RenotE, Of ls5s North 1ltll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-08

Each one of them is blessing. 1t will aid
digestion, induce health and add to the joy
of living. The tales, which have all been
heretofore printed in the periodicals, dis
close well-known types of our countrymen
in more or less remarkable predicaments.
The professional reader, Gagged in balky
elevator and reciting Poe's Raven to an
audience sitting on the apartment house
stairways, to the accompaniment Of inter-
ruptions from below. opens the volume,
which is closed with prescription of the
surest method for writing a novel for the
Masses Miss Flutterly, whose mono
logues have entertained many readers here
tofore, gives two more of her incomparably
inclusive talks. Two brief papers satirize
the nature study fad. why the Delegate
Walked puts the case of the householder,
hedged in by labor-union restrictions, In a
light that compels sympathy and laughter.
The other sketches are in MT. LOOMS best
vein of wholesome fun-making.
SECRET HISTORY OF TODAY; Being Revelations
of Diplomatic Spy. By Allen Upward, author
Of Secrets of the Courts of Europe" &c. IL
lustrated. New York: G.. p. Putnam's Sons.
Washington: Woodward Lothrop.
There is an engaging quality about this
Monsieur v" who serves so many in
ternational interests, quality such as that
which attaches to the personality OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-08
FOR YOUNGER READERS.
THE v1NLANp CHAMPIONS By otti1le A. L

THE vINLAND CHAMPIONS. By OttilIe A. Lii
jencrantZ. Illustrated by the kidneys. New
York: d. Appleton & Co.
Although written expressly for boys,
this book makes a broader appeal and is
certain to entertain elder readers 1t tells
the story of group of youngsters who
form a part of the colony of Mortimer at
Vinland under the rule of Thorfinn Karl
seine of Iceland, the fifth of the explorers
from the old world to visit the American
coasts. Karlsefne was known as the Law
man, the just ruler over his people,
sternly exacting in matters of honor for
giving and yet rightly cruel. A certain
youth Of the company, SON OF his own
brother, an outlaw, offended him during
an expedition by attacking a savage, or
SkraelIing. When the full truth was
made known to him the commander set
all the lads apart to build them booth
of their own at vinland. to act as com
munity under the rule of this same young
Viking, A1rek of Norway. In this charac-
ter Miss Liijencrantz has done even better
work than in either Of her preceding sto-
ries about the Mortimer. Alrek is a fine
type to put before boy readers, rfgidly
truthful, brave and honorable, yet a lad
OF quick temper. He passed through adj
ventures and fell under grave suspicion
and was stripped of his honors. Then. for
a time restored to his place. he fell sud-
denly again Into disfavor and was con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-08

fewer. for be is not unconventional enough
to have Jolly personality, but what mel
ancholy he has does not extend to his
stories. Mr.. Loomis early determined TO
become an artist but finding that art was
long and time fieeting, he gave up pictorial
work, barring few of his perfectly anna
teur and amusing drawings that have
occasionally illustrated his skits. Then
followed weary years of business, and
he was twenty-five before any editor saw
fit to accept his work. Then followed
short humorous articles in Puck, Life and
elsewhere, though of late Mr.. Loomis has
seldom written story shorter than 25.OUO
words, many of which have appeared in
the Saturday Evening Post of Philadelphia.
Mr.. Loomis is married, the father of two
boys and a girl. He spends his winters IN
Fanwood. N. j., and his summers In an old
farm house in Torringford, Conn. HIS
books so far have been Just Rhymes
QS99), THE Four Mast Cat Boat QS.ygD,
yankee Enchantments'' $1,000, "A Part
nership in Magic" 19o3). Cheerful Ameri-
cans (1903) and More Cheerful Americans
1904). Mr. Loomis is member of the Au-
thors and Salmagundi clubs. and he says
that the next best thing to being artist
Is being a member of artists club. ana
when in the city he spends much time as
he can spare in the cozy and quiet rooms
so beloved by the artists of New York.
More Cheerful Americans" Is starting
out in a way that bids fair to make 1t rival
Cheerful Americans in popularity. With
in but ten days after the publication or
this book the publishers (Henry Holt Il
Company have had to send 1t to press for
its second time Its predecessor is already
in its seventh printing.
Sir Gilbert Parker. whose latest novel.
The Ladder of Swords" was reviewed by
The Star last Saturday, as a Canadian by
birth, but at present an Englishman by
residence. He was born in Canada Noyem-
Der D, 1862. and was educated at Trinity
College, Ontario. After graduation he went
to Australia and for a time was associate
A. n
He later travelled extensively among the
South Sea islands and in Asia Then re-
turning to his native land, he undertook
several expeditions through northern Cam
ada, the results of which showed in his
earlier fiction. Some years ago he esta-
blished himself in London and has resided
there since. In 1902 he was knghted by
King Edward in recognition of his emf
nent literary achievements. Two years
before he stood for election to parliament
from the Gravesend district and was elect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-08
Bill of Fare Too Steep.

From the Seattle acknowledgement.
A tall. raw+boned individual who didn't
need grasshopper peeking out of side
pocket to tell he was from Kansas, wan
dered into I'd avenue cafe a few days ago.
After looking the room over carefully he
selected seat at a table near the door.
After he had arranged his chair with much
noise and not without attracting some az
tention it dawned upon him that the other
men in the eating place had taken off their
hats. The Kansas man removed battle
SCARED felt and deposited it carefully UNI
Ger the table.
A waiter brought him the regular dinner
bill of fare and waited for the order. The
Kansas man didn't say word.
He was hard at work.
He studied over that program for nearly
half an hour and then with a sigh arose,
put on the green hemlet and started for tho
door.
What is the matter. sir?'' anxiousiy
queried a waiter. thinking that the patron
had been offended.
Too steep fer me, young Teller. l can't
pay S2845 fer one meal. It's too rich Ter
my blood"
On the table at which the Kansas man
had been seated was found a small piece OF
paper covered with figures. He had added
the prices of everything on the bill of fare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-08

tark is between two fires, being menaced
by war with Dawsbergen. because AK
phain insists that Graustark recapture a
Dawsbergen prince whom it has been hold
ing captive. 1t IS really impossible to give
brief and Ineligible statement of this bit
of interstatelet politics. AT any rate, there
is tremendous complication due to the
malevolent and jealous intriguing of a fire.
eating old Blue Beard of a general, and in
the end all is well. Miss Beverly gets her
prince, after being kept guessing as to
which one of the three fugitive young men
with titles her own particular young man
Is. The denouement is sharp and surpris-
ing.
THE NEW POCKET L1BRARY-xIx, PETER
SIMPLE. By Captain Marryat. Edited by W.
Clark Russell. New York John Lane
1t is altogether appropriate that w. Clark
Russell should be the editor for this reprint
of that masterpiece of his predecessor in the
telling of sea tales, Peter Simple" In his
PREDATORY note Mr.. Russell, himself a writer
of great distinction in the same line, shows
wherein Marryat is really the only sailor
novelist England's royal navy has produced.
Other English writers of sea stories have
produced notable works, but none of them
had the right to the title of sailor that
Marryat undoubtedly possessed. Peter
Simple Mr.. Russell regards as Marryat' s
strongest work as an old picture of marine
and 'longshore life
MORE CHEERFUL AMERICANS. By Charles
Battell LOOMS. author of Cheerful Ameri-
cans &C. Illustrated. New York: Henry Holt
Co. Washington: William Ballantyne & Sons.
Mr.. LOOMS confesses to his own doubts
as to the appropriateness of the title of this
book, but he really need have no scruples
on this score, for in point of fact the title
is admirably well chosen. 1t signifies the
added cheer that is given to American life
in consequence of these eighteen tales.