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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Death Of John r. AIbrittOn.

John r. Albritton died at Nor
field Thursday night, after long
attack of typhoid fever. AIbrit-
ton, who a few years ago was the
leader and idol of the tough ele-
ment in South Lincoln, and was
sentenced to the penitentiary for
FIVE years with Bob and Asa
Brown for arson, was pardoned
with the Browns by Gov. Longi-
no, just before the latter retired
from Office. Since that time, to
his credit be it said, he had lived
the life of an exemplary citizen
and showed most commendabIe
disposition to redeem himself
from the bad reputation he had
hitherto borne. He lived scrup-
ulously up to the terms of his con-
ditional pardon, and it is said that
his physician couldsscarcely pre-
vail upon him to let alcohol pass
! his lips as a medicine during his
last illness.
There is touch Of pathos and
a warning example about the GO
ing out of such a one who
had blighted and wasted an other
wise promising life by strung
drink which lured him into evil
paths, and who yet, in spite of
this, was not lost to all that was
good and enrolling, but brayeIy
struggled to redeem himself and
make amends for the past.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Opening Of Grange Hall High School.

Grange Hall High School open
ed Oct. 3, with an unusually large
attendance, having enrolled over
so pupils the first day. NJ. Nc
Cullongh made the opening adj
dress to the pleasure and benefit
If all present. His small stature
does not mean BY any means that
be is small in brain. Rev. j. E.
Wills addressed the audience in
the afternoon. Judging by the
number of ooarders and the en-
thusiastic local patronage, togeth-
Ter with The splendid corps of WE'LL
trained teachers. success is evil
dent apd we are giving our time,
talents and energies to our patron
age. We are second To none 10
rural schools Id every line.
Nothing short Of the best would
give us contentment.
Yours ID Education.
j. !. BRO Eek.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
At the McGrath Store Wednesday Night.

As a business proposition or a
social problem the grand milli-
merry opening at The McGrath
Store on Wednesday night was as
near the perfection Of highest ex-
cellence as is possible, in this.
world of faults, foibles and fash
ions.
There was a great crowd
Everybody was there and as
enthusiasm, quickened under the
warmth cf many welcomes from
the corps of statesmen and women,
all elegantly attired in evening
dress, it was pleasant to be re-
minded by the waving ostrich tips
and elegant winter millinery dis
played, that cool weather was at
least expected in the near future.
The hats we've dreams of blended
lcolors and symphonic harmonies,
and became realistic at from $3.50
to $22 apiece. There has never
been more elegant display; and
the new trimmer, Miss Gilbert,
made friends galore among our
feminine population. The mascu-
line portion of the throng, like
Barkis, seemed "willin' Z and
meekly wondered how one small
head could carry all the trim
mer knew in the millinery art.
Prices were as reasonable as
everything is at the McGrath
Store.
The store itself was decorated
in rare design by the original M.
I. Flood who designed the effec-
tive latticed outlining of the
booths and each booth itself, etc.
These attracted notable attention
and held every variety of dry
goods merchandise, known to
great stores like McGrath's.
Ehe New Orleans band was d.
verting and charmed lovers of
good music. Later in the evening
this SpieEdld band moved to the
new wareroom, where the waxed
floor tempted the light fantastic
toe beyond endurance, and soon
there was gay scene Of festivity,
which lasted until 2 in the morn
ing.
Next day, Thursday, again there
were streams of people pouring in
all day long and the same good
fellowship prevailed as on the
night before, and the elegant hats
began to disappear one by on.
Souvenirs we're given each visitor.
Business and pleasure were new
er more absolutely mingled than
upon these occasions mentioned,
at The McGlath Store.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
AMBLER NOTE.

Everything is getting very dry
in this section again.
School opened last Monday with
Miss Luella Montgomery princi-
pal.
Misses Ruth and Della Hart,
from near Mt. Pleasant church,
paid a delightful visit to the
Misses Woodall's last Saturday
night and Sunday.
Rev. j. E. Lowe filled his reg
ular appointment at Arlington
last Sunday.
Mrs. ]. Moak, from near John
son Station, visited her sister,
Mrs. r. E. Woodall, last Satur-
day.
DR.. j. w. Chisholm and wife
visited among friends and rela-
tives Of Brookhaven last Friday.
Little Purtis johnson has gone
to resume his work in the deaf
and dumb institute at Jackson.
Quite a number attended the
singing at Mr.. Woodall's on last
Sunday evening. AXLE.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
MAYORS Court.
The mayor has tried the follow

The mayor has tried the follow
ing cases since Oct. /:
City VS.. Ed Lacy Disturbing
the peace. Fined 50. so and costs.
City vs.. Fred Ziegel Drunk.
Fined S. and costs.
City VS.. Lizzie Black Disturb
ing the peace. Fined $3.50 and
costs.
City VS.. Joe Weathersby Dis
turbing the peace. Fined $3.50
and costs.
City vs.. Joe Van Drunk. Fin
ed S. and costs.
City VS.. Alabama Stovall and
Willie Stovall Disturbing the
peace. Fined $3.50 each and
costs.
City rs. Missouri Brasley As
sault. Fined S. and costs.
City VS.. Allie Hooker Profan-
ity. Fined $50 and costs.
Pearl Lodge and Lamar Lodge,
Knights Of Pythias, have voted to
consolidate the two lodges, which
will give jackson the biggest
Pythian lodge in the State. The
consolidated lodge has closed a
deal with Mr.. w. G. Jones for his
property on West Capitol street
for $l5, 900, and propose to build
on this property one Of the hand
soonest Pythian castles III the
South. The consolidated lodge
will have about 500 members.
The Pythian Castle is to embrace
a lodgeroom, athletic club, natato-
rum, reading room. pool and bils
Iaird-room, and is TO have all the
appointments of a frst-class social
club. One Of the days at the Cot
ton and Corn Carnival IS to be-
known as PyLhian Day, and the
midWinter assembly of the Heights
|of Pythias is to be held on CHS
day, when the local lodge proposes
to get up class Of 100 members,
and give an initiation at GIle Cen
fury Theatre.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

| visited the Harmony school
opening Monday by invitation,
and found the friends and patrons
of the school with the children
there manifesting great interest in
the welfare of the school and es-
TEEN for Miss Sybil Russell, their
retiring teacher; so much so that
they gave as supplement to her
salary, $40. so in cash and a recon-
mendation as an efficient, faithful
teacher. Miss Ola Williams, who
is the principal teacher of the
present session of the school was
present and appreciated the honor
and respect rendered to her in the
reception, as was expressed in her
well-rounded business talk to the
patrons. We were pleased with
the very appropriate business
talks by the trustees, Messrs. j.
B. Dickerson, Fl. ID. Beeson and
q. W. Iyey; after which the writ
er and Capt. B. f. Beeson held
the audience spell bound waiting
to hear speeches.. But Oh! the
dinner was one of the finest, to be
so much of it, we ever saw. Why,
those good women broughtenough
there to last a week, besides the
ice-cream and lemonade that was
served without money or price,
and the music furnished by Miss
es Sybil and Beatrice Russell,
Zeb Lambert, ct al, was amply
pleasing to any ear for music. In
fact every feature of the occasion
was replete with Joy and the only
thing that puzzled us, was the
thought what will those ladies'
do with all that dinner we could
not eat? BILLY.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
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For detailed information. APP
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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Marriage Licenses Issued During ths
Past Week.

Whites. Ben Williams and
Miss Rosa Lott; Umphers Case
and Miss Nellie West.
Colored. Dave Brownand Mis-
souri, Bother; VIM. Cunnigen and
Matilda Bates; Lutilious Byrd and
Mary Jane Campbell; James K.
Sydney and Maud 4. Dfckerson.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Geo. Lambright, Jr., who has
been travelling III east and Central
Mississippi, is spending q while
at home with relatives and friends.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
A. Staffler
JeWelry Store
BULLETIN OF
l. StaffIer's Perfume Department.

Why pay fancy prices for cheap
perfumes, when you can buy the best
at lower figures?
LOOK At OUR PRICES.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Call on East Union Lumber
Yard before buying your lumber
and shingles. Country orders are
given prompt attention and no de-
lay ID leading Wagons. Lowest
market prices
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
The Zamba Painting

Arrived on schedule time but
in the absence of the electrical ex-
pert the picture could not be in
stalled and exhibited. Messrs.
Weingurter Bros. assure US that
Mr.. Liander will be in our city
Saturday and arrange for
Exhibition Saturday Night, Oct.6,
Also Monday night, Oct. 9th.
Everybody invited to see the dis
play in corner show window.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
McCRATH'S PICTURE
EXHIBITION

Was unaYoidably postponed ow-
ing to the illness Of Mr.. Lander
who was unable to reach Brook
haven Oct. 18th.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
An Extra Pair of Lunrs.

II have known aged people, men past
30, to take their cold baths every morn
ing and be as spry as you please" says
Eugene Wood, in Every ybody's Magazine
for November. "One old fellow used to
todd]e down to the beach when he had to
wade bare-legged through the snow two
or three blocks. It carried him of at the
last, though, for he died just about four
weeks before he was 81. And If those Of
low vitality who ought to take the
chill of the bath were to take it ice
cold and rub themselves like sixty after
ward don't think their vitality would
be low. think if they got their blood
purified by practically adding another
pair of lungs to their outfit they would
soon be as clipper as anybody"
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
f ock GAIA 4
Major Edwards, United States oonsul,3
General at Kontrsal, Describes S.
tho Movement o. Due e
Scarcity of Land.

Montreal, Nov. 15.-Major Allison
Edwards. United States Consul Gem
eral. who returned to-day from vidt
to his homo at Fargo, North Dakota,
said In IN interview: "The proper
way to describe tho manner in which
the people of North Dakota arc com-=
ing over into Western Canada is to
say they are coming over In droves.
Among the people there did not seem
to be any thought Of there being 8
boundary line at all. It is simply 6
question:" added the major, "of there
not being any more land in North Da-z
kota and the surrounding States. and
the people are docking to Canada to
get good farms. Naturally the num-
Der that will come over will increase
all the time. and I may say the people
you are getting are the best people In
the west They are well supplied With
money and are well acquainted with
the conditions under which they WIN
have to work. :" The agents Of the
Government located at different points
in the United States are prepared TO
give the fullest Information regarding
homestead and other lands. ~
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
NOTES FROM ABROAD.

At tho international poultry show,
Alexandra palace. London, November
Q. . partridge Wyandotte rooster was
sold for $685. record price.
In spite Of the war. tho cultivation
OF European classical music IN rap
idly extending among tho bette.
classes In Japan. A native Beethoven
society has been formed at Toxic.
England has more doctors, propor-
tionately speaking. than any country
in Europe. For every 10000 persons
England has $50 medical men: Ger-
many. 4s; Switzerland. a.. and Russia,
Is.
A railway is about to be CONSTRUCT
ed near Elsinore. which will run
across the spot traditionally believed
to be the grave Of Hamlet. Numerous
signed protests against tho projected
railway have been addressed to tho
government
A sausage exhibition 10 to be held
In Berne next spring. The Berne butch-
ers have offered . prize for 4 popular
sausAgt: xhtcls must 'be " "nourtShff66. =
strengthening and cheap" It 10
stated that l.7S5 varieties Of sausage
will be shown at the exhibition. ':~,
Prof. Mendelejen. who occupies Q
prominent position In Russia, declares.
IN recent article that Ill Russians,
from tho czar down, know that many
things In their country are not ~
thew ought fo hA and th.f rsfor,,. +.
are urgently called for. These re-
FORMS" he adds. will come inev-s
itably after tho war with Japan, be-
cause this war has. think, opened
everyone's" eyes. =.
The Blindness Of Love.
my aance is so different from other
men," =
'Of course he ls, since he proposed to
u."-Kansas City Star.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Women Wear Too Much.

In a lecture to the young women who
have entered the London School of
Medicine for Women, Miss Murdoch. l..
r. G. r., said: Most women wear too
much. Three layers, including the dress,
seem to me all that is necessary, though
have counted as many as IL. Then
I should advise you not to wear tewelry.
Rings, bangles and charms are so many
germ traps. Tight-lacing or lacing It
ali should be avoided" y
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Good Luck for the Turtle.

The Chinese have a peculiar custom
with regard to turtles, which they
consider as very good joss, says the
Hong-Kong Press. Almost any day
one can see these creatures, some of
them OF huge, size, being carried on
board the river steamers, not to be
taken to Canton for culinary purposes,
but to be dumped into the sea and re-
stored to liberty and freedom. Good
luck is thought to follow.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Put to Good Use.

A farmer living at Danielson, Conn.
is doing almost all the wood cutting in
his neighborhood at low rate. He
bought an old automobile in Providence.
R. L., a few weeks ago and fixed it up so
that he can attach a belt to the machtn-
cry to run. q saw. He carries the saw.
around In the automobile and goes from
neafarmer ITO another cutting their
wood for theh.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Why They Parted.

The artist was of the impressionist
school. He had just given the last
touches to a purple and blue canvas
when his wife came into his studio.
my DEAR" said he, this is the land
scape wanted: you to suggest a title
for"
why not call it Home" she said,
after long look.
'Home!' Why?"
Because there's no place like it." she
replied, meekly.-L0ndon Tit-Bfts.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
DUE TO A WOMAN'S TASTE
Interesting Chapter on the History Of
the Color Known as
"Navy Blue"

It Is not generally known that the Sc
lection Of the prevailing colors of blue
and white-and particularly that shade
Of blue known as navy blue"-in naval
uniforms is the result of a woman's
taste. Toward the close Of the reign of
George II. efforts were made to clothe
the officers and sailors in the English
navy with some degree Of uniformity.
Previously the men, as a rule, dressed
themselves in whatever manner
seemed pleasing to each or in whatever
habiliments they could afford or the
purser's stores afforded. .
As result Of this lack of system, says
the New York Tribune, nearly every
color and shade OF the rainbow was rep
resented in the wearing apparel of man
of-war's men, compared with which Jo-
seph's coat Of many colors" paled into
.instgntfcance. Those officers who had
the means, arrayed themselves In any
extreme of fashion that happened to be
prevailing on shore at that time. Smol-
lett teels of an officer who affected q
pink silk coat, white satin waistcoat,
crimson breeches, white elk stockings
and shoes of blue meroquin."
And among the sailors, whose scanty
and irregular pay precluded such fan
tastic indulgence, an equally diversified
selection of colors, in cheaper grades
OF material, was apparent. Not only
solid colors. of every hue were seen in
their dress, but some Of the most re-
markable combinations were formed
In one instance an English commander
ordered blue frocks for one-haN of his
crew and red for the other half. AS the
ship sailed on long cruise, the initial
supply of clothing began to wear out,
and the gaps were filled up from the
purser's stores, which had only the bril-
liant Scotch plaids. The striking ap-
pearance of the sailors, stretched along
the yard when furling sail, can better
be imagined than described.
1t was to bring about some conform
ity in the dress of the officers and men
in the royal navy that George II. con-
vened solemn council of the creates:
men in his kingdom, with instructions
to decide on suitable colors for man-of-
wars men. A model of the uniforms
suggested by each member of the coun-
Gil was made, and these were placed in
a row around the council chamber.
One Of the members Of the council was
Hon. John Forbes, who. in 1757, re-
signed his seat in the admiralty rather
than sign the death warrant of the un-
fortunate Admiral Byng. Forbes re-
cords: "Adverting to the establishment
OF the naval uniform. was summoned
on that occasion to attend the duke of
Bedford, and, being introduced into an
apartment around which were various
dresses. my opinion was asked as to the
most appropriate. said blue and red
as they were cur national colors.
No. replied his grace, the king has
decided otherwise. for, having seen my
duchess riding in the park a few days
ago in habit of blue. faced with white,
the dress took the fancy of his majesty
who has appointed it for the uniform OF
the royal navy"
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Discrimination.

"A wise man never says anything he
is sorry for" remarked the philosopher.
eyes" answered Senator Sorghum,
and the next best thing IL for I man
never to let on that he Is sorry for r1ny-
thing he has said. id."-Washtnetcn star.
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
Miserable Woman.

Mrs. Parloe-What in the world is the
matter with Kitty Waters?> She seems
to be in the doldrums all the time.
Mrs. Sim Pathee-Poor Kitty! She fs
indeed miserable. Her husband does all
the housework and cooking, and she is
without q servant problem.-N. Y.
Press. :" 80, -, ~'>a .: !:
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
To the Point.

-. 1T is often said, i" remarked Miss Coy.
that there is no marrying in Heaven,
but wonder what the authority for it
is s?">,2.ss - -. =. -,
y = IS Fools rush in where angels fear 70
tread, :" replied the savage bachelor
Philadelphia Press. Il L X 4 4
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23
A Clean SWeep.

Didn't that burglar take your breath
away - r ssz
" mo. he left that. It WAS about the
only thtns he didn't take. Detroit
Free Press. . S. = E,
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23

Miss Hapgood tells how she !
escaped an awful operation BY.
using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound.
"DEAR Mrs. PMKHAx:-I suffered
for four years with what tho doctors
called Salpingitis (indammationao of the
fallopian tubes and ovaritis), which ~
. most distressing and painful ailment,
affecting all the surrounding parts,
undermfn!ag the constitution, and dsap-
ping tho life forces. II you had seem
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, and had noticed tho
general emaciated condition, and COM.
pared that person with mo ~ I am to-
day, robust, hearty and we'll, yous
to you and your wonderful medicine,
health In 6ve months, and saved mo5
from IN awful operation.-M1ss IRENE
HAPaooD, 1929 Sandwich Sc. Windsor,
s,sss s.':: :sSss s::s ::s, ;;s ::ss Z r'''' ''te
Ovaritis or Inflammation Of tho5
ovaries or fallopian tubes which adjoins
tho ovaries may result from suddoa,
stopping Of the monthly dow, fron
Inflammation Of the womb, and manys
other cause4 The slightest indication
Of trouble with tho o7aries, indicated.
BY dull throbbing pain In the side, -
companied BY hest and shootin9 palma
should claim your instant attentJon
q
The Virginia enterprise., 1904-12-23

Ou0 ulSnL Iuo Cu41Us yUCReO III
blanket, laid her cheek against her
fathers. when their bedtime talk was
nearly finished. She whispered: Don't
you love Miss Nab, father?" II do," hs
said in low voice.
''She's just as good as fairy god
mother, isn't she?" questioned the
child; almost as good as the godmother
who came to take care Of the poor little
pink princess
"Twice as good" laughed the father.
II couldn't have her for a really, truly,
own godmother. could II" she asked,
anxiously.
ut would be very NICE"
"And then she makes such good
things to eat. I could have a ginger
bread man for tea every night
"And what could We offer for all Of
that, the home and the goodness and
''Why, We could love her." said the
child; ''you and could love her with all
our hearts, that would make her very
happy" - !
''Would it, rsally?"
= II know It would Won't you ask he.
II We can come?" Cynthia pleaded. !:
'Only we have 80 little to ofIer,'' said
her father.
Loving people Isn't little. Is IT," in
sisted the child. Z
NO" The mans eyes were fixed ON
the cheerful red glow IN the window o.
Miss Mab's living room. mo, dearest
someobdy has said that love II the
greatest thing In the world."s
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-12-13
acuRlous COURT cusroMs.r

A Charlotte lawyer, who. was In
Yorkville during the recent term OF
the court, ran across a number OF
customs and usages that struck him
as more or less queer, and he has been
telling the newspapers about them.
he following which was no doubt In
teresting to the people Of Charlotte,
and which will be no less interesting
TO the people over this way, is from
the Observer Of Sunday: a.-- g.'
There are many strange customs
and usages prevailing in the courts
of the various states Of this Union"
said Mr.. C.. w. Tillet to a reporter
yesterday, but I suppose there Is no
custom more unique than the one
which exists in the courts Of South
Carolina. This queer custom to which
] allude requires that the party that
wins the verdict Of the jury shall give
the jury one dollar. was In York
Vile, s. c., on Friday, when the big
verdict for $4,000 was rendered In the
Brickman case against the Southern
Railway Co., and as soon as the
Jury returned the verdict some one
said, Give them the dollar! Give them
the dollar!' Whereupon one Of the
lawyers for Lthe-wfdow ran his hand
in his pocket and pulled out bright
silver dollar, which was placed In the
hands of the foreman Of the jury. l
was informed that this was done In
every case, and when I asked what 1t
was intended should be done with the
dollar, one Of the South Carolina law
years told me that there was we'll
founded tradition in the law that 1t
was to be used in buying drinks for
the jurors. All can say Is that this
jury In the Brickman case were true
to this tradition, for I saw them, after
leaving the court house, go in q body