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The leader., 1904-01-27
NEW SHORT STORIES
a caufiour Husbnnd.

~
The late Phil May (of him Mr.. Whis-
tier said, "Black and white work is
summed up in two words Phil May'')
was talking once In London about his
early days Of penury in Australia.
"For Time" he said, II boarded i
boarded with an honest family in a
house with an actor named Gage.
Rates were low enough In our boarding
house, but Gage nevertheless fed one
night without paying a months board.
There was a hubbub when his fight
was discovered. The landlady, pretty
woman, sent the maid around to the
theater to say that If he didn't settle up
before nightfall she would come herself
to collect his account
when the maid returned she was
empty handed.
"sWell,' said our landlady, what did
Mr.. Gage say to you, .JaneT
He said, ma'am, Jane answered,
that he wouldn't pay, and if you dared
to come to the theater yourself he'd
kiss you
".The impudent wretchv exclaimed
the landlady. I'll show himi Kiss me,
will he? Well, I'm going to him now,
and let him try to kiss me If he dares.'
"She took up her hat and coat, but
her husband detained her.
".Don't co. he said gently. Gage
said he'd kiss you, and perhaps he will,
for there's no. telling what man will
do when he's in passion"
The leader., 1904-01-27
Vim. ABSHAGEN.


A real estate transfer of some
Importance took place here We'd
nesday. DR.. j. w. Bethea, of
Fernwood, bought of Mr.. D. M.
HUFF, the lots whereon are situated
the Chinese laundry, Mr.. Huff's
forme residence and the Gazette
office. The consideration involved
ran we'll up into the thousands.
Magnolia is glad to welcome DR..
Bethea as one of her property
owners. DR.. Bethea bought the
property purely as an investment.
He will continue to reside in
Fernwood where he is connected
with the Fernwood Lumber Co. in
the capacity of physician. Mag
nolia Gazette.
The leader., 1904-01-27
MALCUM NOTES.

The weather is fine, but the
frost is sharp these mornings for
the measles, which is prevailing
thick in our community.
Street working has begun in
Malcum. Mr.. Hiram Cassidy
ran his automobile through the
streets of our town Saturday,
thence to the town of Nola on le-
gal business. Some one breath
ed that Nola real estate went up
ten dollars on each lot in the town
as soon as they saw the automo-
bile. But Malcum is preparing
to sell lots five dollars cheaper,
since seeing this funny wagon
running by itself.
Say, can't our new board OF
supervisors do something for the
hog law this spring? And please
act at once as they are all dying
with cholera.
BOgue ChlttO Dot, we can't see
how you could go to mill and eat
simple turkey at the same time.
Snakes!
Today is Monday and it is mail
day. Wife says wash day, too.
She beats and battles and keeps
up a rafting lot O. jaw, and upon
asking what is the trouble, she
answers, I am grandma"
Be kind to yourself and every
creature; be liberal and pay your
preacher; take The Leader twice
a week, one and all, great and
small. Pay your money for it
and hear the news from our
county at large.
Hurrah for Representative V.
B. Watts. One crooked law made
straight. We hope he may be
instrumental in Strengthening
other crooks and make the law
paths straight.
The leader., 1904-01-27
NOTES FROM EDGAR.

No preaching had at Topisaw
church Sunday. Rev. j. e. Wills
has been elected pastor. If he
will not accept, then for the
{. last chance.
S. P. Williams and B. z.
Receives folks have measles; but
our public school is still going on
at standard rate.
All right, Bro. Jeems. We
saw two turkeys at Gulfport,
priced at Sc each, 50 we fell back
to speckled trout, contented.
Mr.. Miller, of Crystal Springs,
is employed at Wellman to set in
order hot beds, cold frames, etc.
He is doing some nice work for
johnson, tho truck man there.
B. A. Williams has a rest from
his official duties and is building
brick chimneys for our neighbors
now.
The boys say that Bobo did
eat snakes pure and simple. It's
an abomination beyond tolerance,
such fakes ina decent town.
We ran up to Brookhaven re-
Gently and sold Mr.. Parsons cot
ton at 143 cents, then bought a
steel side harrow of Mr.. Perkins.
It's dandy farm implement.
Our good neighbor, Geo. W.
Brister, who has been suffering
with an attack of pneumonia, il
recovering again now, and will be
himself again soon.
There is some talk of a new
saw mill in our section, and we
like the racket and hope it will
materialize.
We are in favor of DR.. Watts
House bill, providing a remedy
against losses for theft. It's
right, fair and sensible. We
hope Van will stay with the bill.
HILL BILLY.
The leader., 1904-01-27
FREE TO TIL, BABIES.


The Eastern Manu- acturing CO., q.
Chicago, will present to every baby
under one year of age, II, this county. on,
solid silver baby spoon with the baby
given name engraved on same. You dc
not have to pay one cent nor buy any
thing to get this spoon. The Eastern
Manufacturing Co. are large manufacs
iturers and jobbers Of jewelry and
si1verware, and have taken this method
Of advertising their goods. Instead Of
spending thousands Of dollars for
magazine Advertising they have decided
to give it away direct to consumers.
The undersigned firm has been
made distributing agent for this
locality. Bring your baby to their
store and give its name and age and
you will receive one Of these beautiful
silver spoons all engraved free Of cost.
This is not cheap article, but solid
silver Of elegant design. Don't fail
to look over the elegant line Of The
Eastern Manufacturing co. s goods on
display at
The leader., 1904-01-27
A prisoner in Her Own Home.

Mrs. w. Fl. Layha, 1901 Agnes Ave-,
Kansas City, Mo has for several years
been troubled with severe hoarseness
and at times hard cough, which she
says would keep me in doors for
days. ! was prescribed for by physi-
clans with no noticeable results. A
friend gave me part of bottle OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with
instructions to closely follow the di-
rections, and wish to state that after
the first day could notice decided
change for the better, and at this time,
after using it for two weeks, have no
hesitation in saying / realize that / am
entirely cured" This remedy is for
sale by G. e. Grafton.
The leader., 1904-01-27
THE YOUNG SURGEON FLUSHED A LITTLE

THE YOUNG SURGEON FLUSHED A LITTLE.
borrowed handkerchiefs bandaged the
broken limb tightly. As he finished his
task the ambulance arrived
You've bandaged this rather WELL"
the young blue uniformed ambulance
surgeon said to DIR. Keen.
'Thank you," said the other.
"Oh, not at all. suppose" the youth
resumed, that you have been reading
up some first aid to the injured trea-
tise, Ell? They say little learning is a
dangerous thing, but really the little
you have learned about surgery you
have put to good account. Give me
your name and address, and I'll for
ward your umbrella to you"
''I'll give you my card" said Dr.
Keen. He did so, and the young sur
geon flushed little as he read on it the
name of one Of the greatest of modern
surgeons
The leader., 1904-01-27
Flowers For Hats.

Among the newer hats that have been
brought out by the New York milliners
are the silk beavers, whose smooth, sat
my surface, closely resembling that of
mans fine dress hat, presents strong
contrast to the rough felt and nap wool
beavers, the felt cloths and pushes,
which were seen earlier.
Flowers are in high favor for the
garniture Of hats. Hats covered with
velvet rose leaves in shaded convention
allied eolors are seen. and a greatly
magnified rose Is laid fat to form the
top of hat. The dahlia and petunia
reds, the violet shades and lovely
browns and green's seem to lead. vio-
let as a color is extremely popular, and
violets as garniture have again prom
inent place in the. affections of the fash
ionable woman.-New York Tribune
The leader., 1904-01-27
Variety of Hand Bags.

Where women are extravagant these
days is In the matter of bags. There
is almost no end to the variety of hand
bags, chatelaines and purses, and near
~ all Of them are expensive.
The dark green and dark blue leather
chateiaines seem to lead in popularity.
A favorite among these bags is named
after play which has been enjoying a
long run in New York.
1t has the leather plated into the
leather covered top piece, leaving quite
generous fullness to cram things into.
Like most chatelaines, this bag is fit
ted with purse, cardcase, address book
and small mirror.
Pocketbooks nearly all have chains
and are the more conveniently carried,
although it is a reckless woman who
bangles handsome purse at her wrist.
The leader., 1904-01-27
CoughIng spell caused death.

"Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years
choked to death early yesterday
morning at his home, in the presence
of his wife and child. He contracted
slight cold few days ago and paid
but little attention to it. Yesterday
morning he was seized with fit OF
coughing which continued for some
time. His wife sent for physician but
before he could arrive, another cough.
ing spell came on and Duckwell died
from suffocation. st. Louis Globe.
Democrat, Dec. l, 1901. Billiards.
Horehound Syrup would have saved
him. 25c, SOC and s1.00 at Price Drug
The leader., 1904-01-27
IF UNwEI.L.

Try sos hottie of HERBNE, notice
the Improvement speedily effec ed ii
your Appetite, Energy, Strength anG
Vigor Watch how 1t brightens the
spirits, gives fr. edom from Indigestion
and Debilit5i
Isaac Story, Ava, Mo-, writes, Sept.
10th, 1900: VI WAS in bad health, had
stomach trouble for u months, alse
dumb chills. DR.. J. w. Mory prescrib.
ed HERBINE, it cured me in two weeks
| cannot recommend it too highly, ii
v 4 do all you claim for it, Sold bs
Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27

We had the pleasure of call
Monday morning from Mr.. G.
w. Maxwell and Rev. r. R.
Jones, a ministerial student OF
Mississippi College. Mr.. Jones
preached at Fair River Sunday for
Che pastor. Mr.. Butler. who was
unable to be present. Mr.. Jones
was reared in the Little Bahala
neighborhood and is the young
man who was SO seriously i'll with
typhoid fever during the meet
ing of the Lincoln County Asso-
citation last fall. He is a promis-
ing student and minister.
The leader., 1904-01-27

News reaches here that Mr..
Robert Wright, lawyer and plan
ter of Roxie, has been declared in
sane and arrangements made to
have him placed in the insare
asylum. Sheriff Newman was adj
vised of Mr.. Wrieht's condition
on Wednesday morning and left
at once to convey him to the insane
asylum at jackson. It Is sin
cerely hoped BY Mr.. Wright's
friends here that his n,alady will
speedily yield to treatment and
that he will soon be home again.
Franklin Advocate.
The leader., 1904-01-27
BRIDGE Notice.

l am authorized by the Board of Supervisors
Of Lincoln County, Mississippi, to advertise for
bids for building bridge across TopiSaw creek,
and one across the Bayou near j. H. RawlS'
place; said bridges to be GO and IS feet in length,
respectively. The bridges viii be let out at II
O'Clock M. on the first Monday in February,
1904, to the lowest responsible bidder, and
must be built according to plans and specifica-
tons now on file in the Office of the clerk of the
Chancery Court of Lincoln County, Miss. Bonds
will be required in double the amount of the
bid r. w, McNAIR. Clerk.
The leader., 1904-01-27

DR.. Robbins, scientific optician,
who was with the BrookhaYen
Drug Co. last winter, win be with
the G. E. Grafton Drug Co.
Jan. 25th. Don't fail to see him
while here if your eyes need at
tention, for be does high class
work which gives satisfaction.
The leader., 1904-01-27
YOU WANT THE NEWS

The doings of the incoming leRis-
lature which will assemble 10 jackson,
january 5th, 1904, will be OF great in-
terest to the people OF the State Of
Mississippi.
You wish to know what your rep
resentatives are doing; and to keep in
touch with the making Of the laws Of
Your State.
The Clarion Ledger, jackson, Miss,
will publish the most accurate and By
far the most complete report Of the
proceedings of the legislature, and can
reach you earlier than any other paper
printed.
A special rate has been made for
legislative subscribers. The session
will continue for at least three months,
possibly longer.
The Daily Clarion Ledger will he
sent You from beginning to end of the
session for 81 25, or so cents per mouth.
The Weekly for IS cents, or s1.00 per
year.
Those desiring the benefit of the
special rate must pay in advance.
Address,
THE CLARION-LEDGER,
Jackson, Miss.
Pneumonia and La Grippe
Coughs cured quickly by Foley's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substitutes.
Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27

franklin Pierce and the Orator.
Franklin Pierce at the time of his
nomination for the presidency in 1852
was scarcely known to the public at
large. When the news of his nominal
ton reached Boston well known ora
tor was addressing a Democratic meet
ing. The chairman whispered the name
of the candidate TO him. Ladies and
gentlemen said he Il have the honor
to announce to you the nomination for
president of that great statesman, that
illustrious citizen. that noble man
whose name is known wherever the
flag floats, whose name is household
word. whose name whose name
turning to the chairman what the
dickens did you say his name wasp
Harper's Weekly
The leader., 1904-01-27

The many friends of G. 81. Hausan,
Engineer L. E. & w. r. r., at present
living in Lima, O., will be pleased TO
learn of bis recovery from threatened
kidney disease. He writes: 81 was
cured by using Foley's Kidney Cure,
which recommend to all, especially
trainmen, who are usually similarly
afflicted" Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27
A story of Gladstone.s Boyhood.

John Morley a few days after the
publication of his Life of Gladstone"
told in speech at Sheffield story of
Mr.. Gladstone's boyhood.
''The lad" he said, twas in the coun-
try. A farmer was showing him over
his estate. The farmer would pause be-
fore each field to describe it, and before
every cow, horse and pig he would
make brief biographical address.
Finally they came to small field
that contained a large black bull.
"aThat is fine bull there, Master
William said the farmer, "a very fine,
strong two-year-old bull
Two years old !? said the boy
Yes, two years, sir
How do you tell its ageT
Why, by it's horns.
ssThe little boy frowned. He unused
moment Then his countenance
cleared.
".Ah,' he said. BY its horns. ! See
Two horns two years
The leader., 1904-01-27
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Norton Scott Lacey, whose poStofice address
is unknown:
You are commanded to appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of Lincoln, In
said State on the third Monday In Febru-
AIRY, 1904, to defend the suit in said court Of
Mrs Katie Lacey, wherein you are defendant.
This the 18th day of Janu try, A. ID. 1904.
II. w. MCNAIR,
Chancery Clerk.
I. BRADY, Solicitor.
The leader., 1904-01-27

The clerks at A. C. Seavey &
Sons presented today to Mr.. Will
lard Seavey silver mounted um-
breila, in token of their apprecia-
ton of his thoughtful considera-
ton and kindness toward them.
Mr.. Seavey, although a stoical
old bachelor, must have been" yer
came" since two charming young
ladies figured conspicuously in this
presentation.
The leader., 1904-01-27
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Willie l. Bowman, whose post office address
is unkn0wn: You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of the county OF Lin
coln in said State, on the third Muudav in Feb
ruary, 1904, to defend the suit in said court of
Mrs. Lula Is. Bowman who sues for divorce
wherein you are defendant.
This, the 18th day of January. A. D. 1904.
I'll. CASSIDY, II, w, MCNAIR
Solicitor (IlerF
The leader., 1904-01-27
Citation Notice.

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To John Hankins, whose postoffice address Is
unkn0wn
You are commanded TO appear before the
Chancery Court of the County of lincoln, In said
State. on the third Monday in February,
1904, TO defend the suit in said court of Kate
Hanains. who sues for divorce, wherein you are
defendant
This, the 18th day of January. A. d. 1904
X. w. MeNAIR,
Ghancery Clerk.
The leader., 1904-01-27
Citation Notice.

The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
To Minerva Allen, whose post office address
iSGeneSee, Id: You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of the county of
Lincoln, in said State on the third Monday In
of Chester Alien, who sues for divorce, wherein
you are defendant.
This, the 10th day of January, A. D. 1904.
A. Nj. MCMILLAN r. w. MCNAIR
Solicitor.
The leader., 1904-01-27

AS d result Of the Democratic
primary il Louisiana Senator n.
G. Blanchard was nominated for
governor and Hon. Murphy j.
Foster to succeed himself as
United States Senator.
The leader., 1904-01-27
To Shinele Users.

have established a single YARD
in town with j. Homer Adams in
charge, where all orders for al
grades of shingles will be given
prompt attention. For further
information phone 81. Yours fol-
the best shingles,
JAS. E. ADAMS.
The leader., 1904-01-27
Citation Notice.

The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
10 Jake Richardson, whose post office Is I'M
known: You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County OF Lincoln In
said State on the third Monday in FEBRUARY 1904
TO defend the suit in said Court of Mary Rich
ardson, who sues for divorce, wherein you are
defendant.
This the 18th day of January, A. D. 1904.
A. M. MCMILLAN, H. w McNAIR
Solicitor (,lark
The leader., 1904-01-27
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and diarrhoeaR Remedy as
soon as the first indication of the dis
ease appears aud threatened attack
may be warded off. Rundereds of
people use the remedy in this way
with perfect success. For sale by
G. E. Grafton.
The leader., 1904-01-27
He Had ..Read un Some. ,

Dr. w. w. Keen of Philadelphia has
great repute as surgeon. In New
York one winter afternoon last year he
saw man slip on an icy pavement and
fall heavily. He FASTENED to the poor
fellows assistance and found that he
had broken his leg.
DR.. Keen used his umbrella as a
splint and with his own and several
The leader., 1904-01-27
Best Lini,nent on Earth.

Henry D. Baldwin, Supt. City Water
Works, Shullsburg, Wis, writes: 81
have tried many kinds of Eminent, but
have never received much benefit until
l used Billiards. Snow Liniment for
rheumatism and pains. think it the
best liniment on EARTH" 25c, SOC, 81
bottle, at Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27
DAINTY AND cosrFoRTABLE

to make the blouse too elaborate and to
allow for shrinkage. The above design
is good to follow in making a flannel
blouse
Both back and front are box plated.
with the. plaits all but meeting, and
stitched on the outside about quarter
of an inch from the edge.
The leader., 1904-01-27
Stop It.

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when Foley's
Honey and Tar affords perfect security
from serious effects of cold. Price
Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27
FOR SALE.

One good second hand square
piano, seven and one-third oc-
taves, with book and stool. $50
cash or time.
T. P. RAMSEY,
Agent Ramsey Piano Co.,
New Orleans, La.
The leader., 1904-01-27

Near the Eastman Gardener
camps on Leaf river, near Laurel,
a beaver three and a half feet long
was caught in fish trap. Its tail
at the widest part measured six
inches.
The leader., 1904-01-27

At Kentwood, La. on the even
ing Of the 18th Vol Brock, while
crazy drunk, shot and killed Jesse
Perkins, peaceable young farmer
of Pike county Whisky was the
sole cause of the killing.
The leader., 1904-01-27

Mr.. VIM. s. Crane, of California,
Md, suffered for years from rhenml-
tism and lumbago. He was finally ad
vised to try ChamberIain's Pain Balm,
which he did, and it effected a sure
cure. For sale by C..E. Grafton.
The leader., 1904-01-27

YOU KNOW WHAT you ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic, because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that ii
is simply iron and qninine in a taste
less form. No cure, No Pay, SOC.
The leader., 1904-01-27
STATE NEWS ITEMS.
crystal Springs has humps.

Crystal Springs has humps.
Tchula's bank has a capital stock
of 500, 900.
The Wells vagrancy bill ought
to be passed.
THE Singin' Skuleo men are
again in the State.
Yazoo City's cotton receipts this
year are nearly 10000 ahead Of
what they were last year.
Mrs. Z. B. Cleveland, Of Chi
cago, is lecturing in the State on
Mental, Moral and Physical Cul-
tufe Of Women.
Hon. Steve D. McNair, mem
Der of0the Railroad Commission
from the Southern District, was
elected president of that body.
Rev. DIR. j. VIM. Jones, for
mer chaplain of the United Con-
federate Veterans, will deliver a
lecture in Yazoo City at an early
date.
Mr.. j. G.. Williams and three Of
his family were poisoned at Yazoo
City by eating link sausage,
taken from tin can. All re-
covered.
j. w. Day, of Crystal Springs,
lost a valuable mare last week.
While being drenched for collie
she reared, lost her balance and
broke her neck.
Crystal Springs buys $4,000
worth of fertilizer year. The
Meteor says no town in Missis-
sippi, pays more tribute to for
elgn enterprises than Crystal
Springs.
The Southern Lumber Manu-
facturers' Association was in ses-
sion at New Orleans last week.
Capt. j. j. Whites portrait APP
peared in the New Orleans papers
as one of the Board of Directors.
In his address to the Board of
Selectmen, Mayor o. B. Qdfn,
of McComb, made some good sug.
gestions. He suggested a new
city charter, brick pavements on
the sidewalks and sewerage sys-
tenn.
It is rather a peculiar coinci-
dence that the big capital build
ing was crowded on June 8, the
birthday of Jefferson Davis, the
President of the Confederacy, and
filled on January 10, with just
such a large crowd, on the birth
day of Robert E. Lee, the Cava-
lier of the Confederate Army.
The House of Representatives
passed two important bills last
week. One increases the appro-
priation for INDECENT Confederate
veterans $4,000, and the other
was the Jim Grow" street car
bill, which makes street car COM
panies provide separate compart-
ments for the races. These bills
passed almost unanimously.
Mr.. A. R. Govan left last Satur-
day night for Houston, Texas,
where he goes to resume his posi-
ton on the Southern Pacific Rail-
road as land agent. He will join
Mrs. Goyan on the route, who
left last week to visit relatives in
Louisiana. Mr.. and Mrs. Goyan
will make their future home in
Houston, and their many friends
here wish them success in their
new home. -McComb Enterprise.
The next annual meeting of the
Mississippi Teachers Associa-
tion will be held in the city Of
Meridian on the 9Th, 9th and 7th
of May. This action was decided
upon at meeting of the executive
committee of the association held
in this city. and is in response to
an invitation rendered by Presi-
dent 0. L. Mckay, of the Merid-
ian board of trade. The associa-
ton contains about 900 members
and about 500 of the number
usually attend the annual gath
erings
The Yazoo Herald says that
among resolutions that South
Mississippi should make this year
should be one to clear that section
of whitecaps. . Right.
The leader., 1904-01-27

The prevention of consumption is
ntirely question Of commencing the
5roper treatment iii time. Nothing is
81 we'll adapted to ward Of fatal lung
roubIes as Foley's Honey and Tar.
Price Drug co.
The leader., 1904-01-27
A Life at Stake.

If you but knew the splendid merit
of Foley's Honey and Tar, you would
never be without it. A dose or two
will prevent an attack of pneumonia
or la grippe. 1t may save your life.
Price Drug Co.
The leader., 1904-01-27
The Flannel blouse.

All the shops are now selling the very
daintiest of fiannels for making blouses,
from the pale pastel shades to the gay
Roman striped effects. AS the major
ity Of these fannels wash, it is well not
The leader., 1904-01-27
To the Home Seeker.

There is real little home for sale on Chero-
kee street, two blocks from the depot Lot
5Ox2OO feet. One four-roOm house, with water
works fixtures; also good well; one clubhouse.
For further Information apply to
w. H. II. BROOKS,
Next door to said property,
The leader., 1904-01-27
Close Fitting skirts.

Some very new skirt models are close
fitting over the hips and have van
dyked bias sections of the material
overlapping each other all the way
down the skirt.
The leader., 1904-01-27

Fatal kidney and bladder troubles
can always be prevented ny the use oi
Foley Kidney Cure. Price Drug Co