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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19

Local capitalists intend to lo-
cate a new brick plant in Rankin
county, just across the river from
jackson.
At Darbun, Willie Guys gin
and about ten bales of cotton were
destroyed by fle. Loss, 81, 200.
Cause unknown.
The outfit Of the PauIding Re.
view was sold to the Montrose
High school, and will be used to
print a school journal.
A lot of Republican literature
is being distributed throughout
the State by the National commit
tee. Waste of time and money.
A gang of thieves is reported by
the Advocate in the vicinity Of
MeadYille. The method of enter
ing a building is by means Of
keys.
"The nice dry weather" has
helped the cotton, Travelling Ser
geant Dodds, of the Penitentiary
thinks, and the crop is more
promising.
A large, pressed brick plant
will be erected at Jackson by ].
Houch, of Springfield, III. II
will have an output of 10000
brick per day.
The preliminary survey for
Greenwood's electric railway to
Black Hawk is being made. 1t is
announced that the first three
miles will be put in operation at
once.
Gov. Vardaman visited the
State Treasury Saturday evening,
and personally counted the cash
In the vaults, finding therein the
sum of $40, ,891.S8, which tailed
with the books Of the Office.
Rol;var S,lnfiowar washington
and Ya1oa countless are annli.
$ - H. for ~ exner;ment q stations hi
tha - 7, t,nstees !, will not talSe the mat
For for -, mil tho latter ,1arf of M.
yeml1er' Es Only S.. 600 IS available
for the year 1903, and economy +
necessary on the palg oi tne trus'
tees.
The secretary of tile PHILIPPINE
Exposition Board al tile World 1
Fair. has written for information
concerning the jackson Corn ano
Carnival Festival with the inten.
ltion Of taking the village Of Igor
rotes there for that occasion
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
The Fire at the Orphanaee.

Last Friday afternoon while
Bro. Carter was away from Jackson
attending the meeting of the Cen
trail Association, the Superintend-
ent's home known as Muller Cot
tage was burned to the ground.
The Office of the Superintendent,
the printing Office and outfit of
The Gem, much Of the furniture
of the building, a lot of shoes,
clothing, provisions and over 100
bed-quilts were destroyed, be-
sides the loss of many papers and
books belonging to the Orphan
age. Bro. Carter's personal loss
in library, etc., amounted to about
$500. The total loss was upwards
of So, 200, with only $4,000 insur-
ance. Heroic effort was made by
the larger children, the attendants,
Millsaps students, and neighbors
to save the effects, but the fire had
too much headway when discover
ed, and burned too rapidly to save
much. The wind blew the flames
directly towards jennings Hall,
but the tin roof and vigilance of
the workers saved that building.
The origin of the fire is by no
means certain. Some members of
the Board after some inyestiga-
ton greatly relieved Mrs. Car
ter's mind by a statement that the
circumstances do not justify her
in holding herself responsible for
the file. There are other ways in
which it could have caught than
from the burning paper which she
threw out and which appeared to
be extinguished before she left it.
The local trustees with Bro.
Jennings, the president, were call
ed together Monday afternoon,
10th inst, to consider what ought
to be done under the circum-
stances. The Superintendent was
instructed to have The Gem
published by contraction the pres
ent. Not a single issue of the pa
per will fail TO appear. AS the
list of subscribers was lost every
body who was getting The Gem is
earnestly requested to send his or
her name and address to Bro. Car
ter Immediately, SO as not to miss
a number Of the paper. Tho SUI
perintendent and executive COM
mittee we're instructed to proceed
as early as possible. with the erec-
ton of q brick building for boys
to cost $8, 600 in which the Super
intendent and family will also live.
oIn taking this step the trustees
ale only carrying out the instruc-
tions of the Convention at Hatties!
burg. The need Of such build
ing has been felt for some time,
The present emergency only
makes the need Che more inpefa.
tive.
IF the loyal Baptists of Missis-
sippi, who love God and little
children will only stand by thg
Institutions a. they have done
With their contributions for The
Iast three wears, we can put uF
this building without debt Lei
November receipts bD i magniii-
cent Than ksoifine offering ex'
pfsesixa 81 our gratitude tnaf the
Gre was 30 worse that none III
Tie children we're hn4b. that Jeni
SINGS Hall Was nDt bnt and
tlil frs Gid net CONS Il thn
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
DRESS GOODS

q in all wool tricot, black and colors, % cts.
S6in Wool filled cashmere soft finish. black and coors
25c.
3S in Mannish suitings, choice colors, Soc
38 In Crayenette. leading shades, SOC.
40 in. Crocodile Afohar, leading shades, soc.
36 in neat Plaids and Stripes, choice browns etc. Soc
q In Mohair, Abatross and Oxford wasting handsome
patterns SOC.
q IN all wool French Flannel solid coors 35c.
42 in handsome Bro. Dot Mohair 90c.
A In Navy Sician ustrous 9Sc
~ in Crepe De Paris, special, CSC
50 IN solid coors Broadcloth, elegant quality 9Sc
50 in Novelty Suitngs, stylish, $780,
Fine French Sutings 10 patterns only per yard $3.50
to $3.50.
36 in. White Mystleal and plain Serge, SOC.
Extra quality White Serge, $1.00 to $3.50.
45 In Amazon Sutng, special, SOC.
The above fabrics in prevailing shades
Special values black Mohair, SOC and 75c
% in. black Nebular Lusure, very special. S1.Oo
46 in. black silk warp lustre, 75c
Al in. black Prunela, $10O
46 in. black silk warp Battiste, 81. rs.
80 il. black Broadcoth, specials, CSC and 81. so.
A in. black Crepe Epingle $175
81 in. black Panama, good value, ST %.
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night when deep sleep was upon

night when deep sleep was upon
the inmates.
In no department of our work
is the helping hand of God more
manifest than in The 0rphanage.
God is IN the work and we can
not afford to keep out of it. Our
trials have ever served to make us
stronger. Our prayer is that this
last fiery trial may be thus sane
titled.
W. F. YARBOROUGH.
Sec. pro tenn.
N. Papers friendly to the
Institution will please copy.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
Splendid Values IN Silks

q in China Silk, nice quality, correct shades, 5Oc
10 IN TaIfea Silk, nice quality correct shades, 75c
10 De Cygne for shirt waist SUITS leading
shades 75c
Opera shades Crepe De Chine, CSC.
36 in black silk light weight at &c.
% in. black silk, Armure Silk, special, $I00.
II in. black Peau De Sole silk special SIC
s27 in guaranteed black Tafeta Silk special, $780,
36 in black Tafeta, very special, $I0O
36sin black Tafeta, very special, $1.25.
SO In black Peau De Sole Silk ST. So
Special Orders taken for Silks ss Trimmings
Ask to see the arrivals in dress trimmings Hand
some braids, applques Persian bands, Medaons orna-
ments, anchors, stars and other novelties.
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Ladies Shirt yualsts

Ladies fleece lined waists good value, 50c
Ladies black sateen, neat trimmed looks like ST. so
ment, only $100
Choice styles madras waists pretty patterns, ST. 90
Ladies wool waists neat tucks tailored buttons ST. So
White and figured mercerized waists neat TRIM ST. so
$500.
Elegant silk waists navy, black, brown and Shepherds
plaids, special, $4.90.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
Ladies' Suits and Rain Coats

Ladies CraFenette rain coats tan, gray and brown Sty
iishly made, 3 capes and strap back special $1,000
LADIES Crayenette rain coat black and navy Tourist
$1,000
Ladies imam taored) T. M suits, special, $1,000
Ladies tailor made SUITS navy and black SERGE satin
lined, manuish STYLE perfect fitting, $780,
Special values in tailor made SUITS, $780, $1700 and
$4,000.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
RUTH NOTES.

The Ruth High School enroll
ment has reached Is. The patrons
are deeply interested in the affairs
of the school, and in every way
giving the faculty their co-opera-
tion. The music and elocution
classes have a large enrolment,
and are doing good work.
Miss Minnie Brister, of Edgar,
entered school Monday.
Misses Byrd and Dunn spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
folks in Brookhaven.
Miss Lula Dawson is improv-
ing after a protracted spell of fe-
vel.
Misses Carrie Brister and Dol
lie Clark, boarding pupils of the
High School, spent Sunday with
their homefolks.
Mr.. John Dawson, who is at
tending Harris Business College,
was called home BY the illness OF
his sister.
Rev. j. P. Harrington, the
faithful and beloved pastor of
Shady Grove church, has resigned
to accept the pastorate for full
time at Terry. WE THREE.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19
Doeiery. Corsets, Notions, etc.

Ladies and childrens fast black hose full made 10c
Ladies and chrens fast black plain and ribbed hose &c.
Ladies fast black hose special Values 25c and SOC.
Ladies coTsets and grdles, special, SOC.
Famous w b guaranteed corset, ST.
Warmers Rust Proof, guaranteed corset $100.
Specially good styles, w B. and Warner corsets S150
and $500
Ladies and ehiIdrens hose supporters, Csc and Soc
New styles in ladies' belts, orange brown, etc. 25c and
Soc
and 25c.
Choce,line ladies embroidered handkelchiefs, 25c
Special embroidery sets complete needless silk stamped
pieces, bargain for 25c
Sofa pillow set, hoops, floss, stamped piece, 25c.
Worlds Fair Souvenirs China cups and saucers 19c
Worlds Fair novelties, specials, 10c and 15c.
Mennen's tacum powder at 20c
Fine art toilet soap, 3 cakes, for 25c.
Choice line Cogate's perfumery and toilet articles
Bear in mind that the McGrah Store is complete in eve
~ department, prices guaranteed absolutely, mail
ders especially solicited
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Nc 6ratb's Spacious
Department

IS teeming with special values and up-todate styles in
ladies and chdrens wraps shirt waists skirts corsets
underwear, etc.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-19

The Mico Mesmerizer, BY
Ernest Ell. Lyons, is bright,
original little volume that some
way takes you ont of yourself
and is refreshing accordingly
We return thanks for a copy and
think the world would be better
off if there were more Mesmer,
iizels. The demand for them
will doubtless, increase their mum
Der.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
POWERS AGAIN
HEAR FROM HAY
He Asks That Further Plans
for Peace Session Be Made
by Council of The Hague

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-That the
further interchange of views prepara-
tory TO the formulating of a pro-
gramme for another Peace Conference
at The Hague be effected through the
international bureau, under the control
of the permanent administrative coun-
ell Of The Hague. is the suggestion Of
fered by Secretary Hay in a circular
note to the powers made public at the
State Department to-day. The note
was dispatched a week ago, but its
publication was withheld until II had
reached the various American en-
bassies and legations abroad.
The Secretary summarizes the re-
plies Of all the powers 10 his note Of
October 81 and expresses the gratifica-
ton of the President at the cordial re-
ception of his invitation. Having taken
this initial step. however. the Secre-
tary says the President feels that he
has gone as far as he appropriately
can and that with the general accept
ance Of his invitation in principle the
future conduct of the affair may fifty
follow its normal channels"
Regarding the conditional accept
ance of Russia, Secretary Hay says
that while the postponement which
this reply necessitates is TO be re-
g-etted. this Government recognizes
the weight Of the notice which in
duced It
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
AT NINETY
He DESIRES
A DIVORCE
AGED Pair Find Their
Love Short
Lived.
Special DizDateh to The Call.


OMAHA. Dec. 23.-To petition for
divorce, fled by Henry Jones. aged
90. Susan Jones. aged so, has fled a
cross petition wherein she says that
for the first three months of their
welded life she and her husband
lived happily together. but that at the
expiration of the three months he
grew "grouchy' and morose. driving
her from her own home in the dead
Of night, forcing her to seek shelter
with neighbors and otherwise inhict-
ing cruelties upon her
She says that finally she entered
into an agreement to leave home on
condition that he should afford her a
separate maintenance. but that in a
few months he violated the agreement
and left her without support She al
leges that there is now due her under
the agreement several hundred dollars
and she asks the court 10 give her
this. Jones asked for a decree OF di-
vorce upon the ground of cruelty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones were married
about two years ago. He is a man OF
wealth and is well known here in
business and social circles. The di-
vorce proceedings have attracted con-
siderable attention on account Of the
prominence and advanced age of the
plaintiff and defendant.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
REST PLANNED
By ROOSEVELT
President VIII Gain Needed
Respite From Hard Work
Over Christmas Holidays

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-President
Roosevelt 50 far as the eugencies Of
business viii permit. viii rest
thoroughly during the Christmas boli-
days no engagements viii be made
for next week, except on matters Of
public Interest The President viii de-
vote large part Of his time 10 our-
of-door recreation. and with the mem
bers of his family and personal friends
VIII walk. drive and ride on horseback
several hours each day.
Since Congress convened the Presf-
dent has been under q heavy strain
mental and physical Several hours
every day and night have been spent
ts- receiving callers. with whom he dis
cUssed scores Of important questions
In the experience OF the old White
House attaches 10 President ever re-
ceived 50 many people in the same
length Of tine as Roosevelt has re-
ceived during the past month.
II the present plans are followed the
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
Trust Ignores Ruling.
Of the Interstate
Board.
In League With a Railroad
Which Continues to
Offend.
Openly Shows Unwillingness to Abide
by the Statutes Bearing on
Division OF Rates
s0sc.a, Dispa,ch to The Call.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The United
States Steel Corporation practically
defied the general statutes by issuing a
circular to its constituent companies
to-day. advising them in effect to ig-
more the ruling of the Interstate Com
merce Commission that rate divisions
with industrial roads are Illegal. The
tremendous tonnage controlled by this
gigantic corporation. the largest ton
mage in the world controlled by a sin
gle concern, is to be used 10 punish
those railroads which honestly try TO
obey the law as interpreted by the
Commerce Commission
Only one Western line. the Wiscon-
sin Central, has refused to enter into
an agreement to discontinue the IL
legal practice which fell under the
ban Of the commission. and that road
has been selected by the steel corpo-
ration as the carrier of all the steel
tonnage which possibly can be routed
over that line. in the hope that the
other railways will be forced to re-
sumo the payment of the excessive di-
visions TO the Chicago, Lake Shore
and Eastern, the Industrial road con-
troIied by the trust.
The order is general and extends TO
the Carnegie Company. the American
Bridge Company. the Carnegie Steel
Company, the National Steel Com
pany. the American Sheet Steel Com
pany. the American Sheet and Tin
Plate Company, the Federal Steel
Company, the American Steel and
Wire Company, the Illinois Steel Com
pany, the American Steel Hoop Com
pany, the Lake Superior Consolidated
Iron Mines, the Shelby Steel Tube
Company. the Union Steel Company
and the Clarion Steel Company.
The loss to the railroads cannot be
estimated. provided they stand pat"
and refuse to accede 10 the demands
Of the trust. The monthly aggregate
sum, however, will be exceedingly
large and the railroad presidents in
Chicago regard the matter seriously.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
KISSING BEE
IN PORTLAND
SCHOOLROOM
Boys and Girls For
get Rules Under
the MiStletOe.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PORTLAND. Ore, Dec. 23.-"we had
the greatest time in our lives said
a Central School girl to-day. 1T was
the most fun. We began with the
mistletoe at IL O'Clock and it didn't
stop until 20 minutes to u. Some Of
the girls objected and fought William
Spence kissed the teacher, and the
teacher kissed him. 1t was more kiss
ing than 1 ever saw before, but We
didn't care"
The mistletoe hung in Central School
to-day and while it stayed in midair
the twenty or more boys who were
present were not idle. Some Of the
girls objected; others did not There
was a furious stamping of tiny feet,
muffled screams and laughing protest
There were angry tears and ready COM
pliance. Some scratched. others kissed
back.
One young woman who arrived un-
expectedly failed TO see bold young
man suddenly hold a piece of mistletoe
over her head, and did not know what
was going on until it was over. Then
there was a metamorphosis. Instead
of the pretty girl who had just entered
the room smiling and unconcerned
there was a little fury that turned
viciously upon the daring youth, who
laughed at her discontinue She
sprang upon him. and to-day he wears
courtplaster on his face and there are
rings around his eyes.
1t all happened in the room Of the
ninth grade A Of the Central School
of which Miss Mary F. Hamilton is in
charce.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
WILL
NOT REPLY
TO LAWSON
to Be Drawn
Into Battle With
Boston Man.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec 23.-James p
Keene Will not be led into any con-
troversy with Thomas W. Lawson. He
is pursuing the same policy as are the
officers OF the life insurance companies
which were attacked in chapters of
''Frenzied Finance"-absoIuteIy ignor-
ing what the Boston manipulation has
70 say in his magazine articles.
One denial has come from a life in
surance officer Of one of Lawson's
statements. but as it was in converse
ton with a friend the denial was not
intended as a recognition Of Lawson's
assertion
Lawson, in a recent chapter Of his
''Frenzied Finance" said that the Off
GERS Of life insurance, companies were
practically in Office for life. as they
held '1rrevocable proxies from the
stockholders. A person. who knows
whereof he speaks, said to-day that this
was not true, but that the proxies were
held by the officers OF life insurance
companies as they are held by the exec
utives Of other corporations. at the
pleasure OF those who give them.
II is said that Lawson is taking more
than passing interest IN learning all
he can about the election Of John F.
Dryden, the president OF the Prudential
Life Insurance Company Of Newark. 10
the United States Senate. The state
ment was made that Lawson has had
detectives at work in New Jersey OBJ
tanning material TO be used in the com
ing chapters OF his magazine articles
that are TO be devoted IN part to Sena-
tor Dryden and the company Of which
be Is the head
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
ARTIST CRANE
AGAIN MARRIES
Weds Young Daughter Of His
Divorced Wife and Goes
With Her 10 New York City
Special Dsspatoh to he Call

NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Friends Of
Bruce Crane. artist. to-day heard that
he has married his divorced wife's
daughter and returned with her 10 New
York, and that the gold medal for
paintings At the Worlds Fair was
awarded 70 him il St Louis
The marriage IS the sequel 70 q re-
rnsrkable romance On November I3,
1904 the mother of his present wife
obtained q decree of divorce in which
the girl was named. Now that the
marriage is announced the mother Of
the girl is reported as saying: I am
glad of the marriage. The only reason
I sought a divorce was 10 enable Bruce
70 wed my daughter. I shall now de-
vote myself 20 the stage, my chosen
profession
When the beautiful widow, Annie
Burchard Brainerd. married Bruce
Crane IL 1886 she had q 13-year-old
daughter. TWO years ago Cranes
friends were shocked 10 hear that he
had suddenly eloped with his step
daughter, and that his wife had begun
proceedings for divorce.
II was long before Mrs. Crane dis
covered where the elopers had gone.
She finally located them in South Da-
lzota- Supreme Court Justice Scott
denied her a decree on the ground OF
collusion- Baf5ed IN this State, Mrs.
Crane then went 10 South Dakota and
there renewed her proceedings for q
divorce. which resulted in a decree IN
her favor z month ago.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
BROWN SUCCEEDS
GEORGE MORSE.
New District Clerk
Is Named by
De Haven.
IsKnoWn
as Former Editor
in This City.

TO I'll the vacancy caused by the
death OF George z. Morse, clerk OF
the United States District Court.
Judge oe Haven yesterday appointed
James P Brown 10 take the place on
January l. His bonds are fixed al
$4,000.
Mr.. Brown wrote the editorial matter
Tor the Wave when Frank Norris,
Gelett Burgess. Irwin, Juliet Tompkins
and other bright minds were contrib
uting 70 its columns. Recently he was
CHIEF clerk IN the law Office OF TREY
Z. Ford Of the United Railroads. and
At present Is the editor Of Transit It'd
ingE, e small periodical issued by the
United Railroads and distributed gratis
in the street cars. When a mere lad
he entered the law department OF the
Southern Pacific Company. and re-
usined there during the administra-
lions OF Judge Sanderson. Raymond
and Craig He resides part OF the
tine IN san 8Isteo County, where he
was once q member OF the Board Of
City Trustees and afterward a Justice
OF the Peace
he is q native son. having been born
in this city on June s. 1857. his father
being Harvey $. Brown, who had been
prominently identified with the history
az the state.
The clerk of the District Court is
entitled 10 receive and keep all the fees
collected uD 70 $1,000 per annun, the
surplus u be raid into the court fund
Tor the Government There are, how
ever valuable perquisites attaching,
such as fees as United States Commits
siouer. out of his income he pays the
clerk hire Of the Office.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
THREE ENGLISH ADsuRALS
MEET IN CONFERENCES
Formulate Schedule Providing for Co.
operation of Their Squadrons
i'm Time of War.

VICTORIA, 3. C.. Dec. 2s.-vice
Admiral Fanshawe Of the Australian
British squadron has returned to
Sydney after a conference with Vice
Admiral Noel Of the China squadron
at Singapore and Vice Admiral Atkin-
son Willies Of the East Indies SQUAD
ron. The object Of the conference
was TO formulate a schedule whereby
the three fleets may cooperate in
time OF war.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
COURT GRANTS FREEDOM
TO WIFE OF PHYSICIAN
Divorce for Extreme Cruelty Is Given
Spouse of DR.. GerIach of
San Jose

SAN JOSE. Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Alice l..
Gerlach was to-day granted a divorce
by Judge Rhodes from DR.. Frederick
c. Gerlach on the ground of extreme
cruelty. Dr. Gerlach. who is one of
the most prominent physicians in this
city. did not contest the action. An
amicable agreement was reached be-
tween the Gerlachs as to their prop
erty interests
Mrs. Gerlach is a daughter of Delos
Cole and before her marriage was a
well-known society belle.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
GRANTS CHANGE OF VENUE
TO AN INDICTED BANKER
Nogales Judge Consents TO Transfer of
Case-Fugitive Cashiers Bond
Forfeited.

NOGALES. A. T, Dec. 23.-Judge
r. Davis granted a change of venue
to-day in the case of Major r. Allyn
Lewis, vice president of the defunct
international Bank of Nogales, who
has ten indictments for embezzlement
standing against him. The bond of
L F. Swain. cashier of the same bank.
in the sum of $4,000. was declared for
feited, Swain having failed TO appear
for trial He is supposed to be in
South America
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24

regular Cabinet meeting viii be held
as usual next week. but il is likely it
viii be OF a routine character. Only
business OF pressing importance VIII
be taken UP by the President, who viii
save himself for the many weeks Of
hard and continuous labor of the win
ter and spring.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-24
Dies on His NAV Homo.

SALINAS, Dec. 23.-Samuel Brown
of Los Angeles died on the southbound
overland train near Soledad yesterday.
He was returning to Los Angeles after
a years trip throughout the East in
search of health