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The leader., 1904-05-25

sight of land all day Thursday and
Friday till late in the afternoon
we could see occasionally q light
house perhaps fifteen miles to the
west Of us. These light houses
are built by the government at
great expense for the purpose of
serving as land marks to mariners
which are of the geatest help in
cloudy and foggy weather. At
most of these places the govern
ment keeps men whose duty it is
to go to the assistance of any ship
or crew which signals distress.
Navigation is particularly danger
GUS around the southern coast of
Florida aud for this reason there
are perhaps a dozen of these
Structures around the Florida keys.
We were scarcely ever out of
sight of one before we came in
sight of another till we had round
ed the Florida coast which took
us till Saturday morning. After
this we took practically a straight
course for New York and as the
coast line recedes from this course
we were for the most part, many
miles from shore during the re-
mainder of our journey.
There is small fish known as
the flying fish that was an object
of interest and diversion to all,
especially those who had not pre-
viously been at sea. It is about
six inches long having pair OF
broad fins and a fan like tail, by
which he can fly apparently as far
as he chooses. 1t is not my pur-
pose to tell an incredible fish sto-
ry, but assert that saw many
of them fly more than hundred
yards. They usually fly with the
wind and ] believe they could fly
much farther. 1t appears that
they 60 in great numbers OF
schools, and frequently score or
more will rise out of the water
reminding one more of a covey OF
partrldges than anything else that
II can think of. In appearance
they look much like silver side.
Another fish called a Porpoise
was interesting. They are ven
large, weighing perhaps fifty
pounds, they leap straight up out
of the water and dive head fore.
most. They seemed to take de-
light in racing with the ship,
playing in front somewhat like q
playful dog in the presence Of bis
master.
| Our good ship anchored at her
accustomed pier this morning al
$50. What we saw while com
ing up the harbor would of itself
form inter esting subject matter
for a newspaper article too long
for publication. / am already
concerned about the fate of this.
While | have never enjoyed
anything In the way of travel that
was SO exceptionally pleasant, yet,
was satisfied with my experience
and had no wish to remain longer
on the water. confess that, as
| walked down the gang way,
could have joined devoutly in the
doxology Praise God from whom
all blessings flow."
Yours with much regards,
HENRY FLOWERS
The leader., 1904-05-25

Mrs. S. M. Gage has begun q
movement to establish sanata-
rum at her residence. She ex-
poets to add the necessary rooms
and equipments as soon as she
gets the cooperation Of the town
and county. An institution of
this kind is very much needed 10
Brookhayen and would prove a
great boon to many. We have as
skilled physicians here as are to
be found any where but they are
handicapped in certain delicate
operations for lack Of facilities
which ale not possible in a prl-
vate Office. Our section is wholly
dependent on the hospitals Of
New Orleans which ought not TO
be. We trust our business men
both in and out Of town will take
hold Of this worthy cause and
push ii to success.
The leader., 1904-05-25
Homestead Notice.

Department of the Interior, Land Office at
jackson, Miss, April 30, 1904-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler has filed
notice Of his intention o make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the Chancery Clerk. Lincoln
county, at Brookhaven, Miss, on June &, 1904,
VIZ: George W. Rutland, Homestead Entry No.
S30l4, for the neA sell, section II, township 3
north, range east of Washington Meridian
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: F. NJ Redmond, j. A. j.
Summers, ID. N. BriSter James Stovali, all of
salisbury, Miss.
June FIRED W. COLLINS. REGISTER.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Mr.. N. A. Mott, of Yazoo City,
writing in this weeks Christian
Advocate says: The Institute
held in Brookhayen, May "a, was
one of the best and most enjoyable
we ever attended. Brookhayen
was hospitality itself, and her
good people. were loud in their
praises of the Institute. And GER
tainly the delegates appreciated to
the fullest extent the hospitality
of those among whom their lot
was so happily cast. A recital was
given on Tuesday evening by the.
girls of the college, and every
part was splendidly rendered. All
honors to Whitworth College and
its noble faculty and student
body
The leader., 1904-05-25
The Nashville Reunion.

The Reunion Committee sends
the Southern Press the good news
that all arrangements are perfect
ed for entertaining the United
Confederate Veterans at Nash
vile, June 14-16.
The Camps of Veterans, the
Sons of Veterans, and the three
Chapters of the Daughters of the
Confederacy are working in har-
mony with business organizations
of Nashville to furnish an enter
tainment as nearly faultless as
possible.
Arrangements have been per-
fected for Veterans to meete in
their old commands on the CAM
pus of the Vanderbilt University.
The only change from former
entertainment is that of giving
the ''old soldiels'' preference.
The orator of the occasion will be
Rev. S. McKim, of Washington,
D. c., who served in the Army of
Northern Virginia, most loyal
Confederate and very eloquent
speaker.
The Confederated Southern
Memorial Association-that of the
Mothers of the Confederacy,"
who never ceased their labors af-
ter caring for the sick and wound
ed, but went right on erecting
monuments for the dead-wlll
hold their annual convention. The
United Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams will also hold their annual
convention, with promise of more
active service and zeal than ever
before, hence the Importance of
this reunion is second to none in
the history of the organization.
An impression prevails that on
ly few more of these general re-
unions will be held, and as this
meeting will be the first since the
death Of that magnetic and match
less man, the only Commander in
Chief while living, Gen. John B.
Gordon, it will be fitting to do his
memory honor by the largest at
tendance possible. At this SER
vice Judge Thomas G. Jones, ex-
Governor of Alabama, has been
selected to prepare resolutions in
honoring Gen. Gordon.
We should not let our bravest
and best soldiers fail to go from
lack of means, we should provide
the small sum for their railroad
fare, and when they arrive they
will be fed and provided lodging
absolutely free of expense.
While first consideration is Civ
en- the Veterans, as open-hearted
hospitality to all, as was ever Civ
en- worthy, patriotic people, will
be extended.
It is earnestly requested and
urged that all Camps report
promptly to Secretary L. Il.
Eastman the number of Veterans
for whom free entertainment is to
be supplied.
The low rate of one cent per
mile each way, plus % cents, with
extension privilege of several
weeks upon payment of 80 cents
for the deposit and care of ticket
by the railroad agents, has been
given.
Committee: M. B. Pitcher,
President; Frank Cheatam, Camp
and Bivouac; Oliver j. Timothy, !
Merchant; S. A. Cunningham,
Editor of Confederate Veteran;
Edgar NJ. Foster, Manager of the
Nashville Banner.
General Committee: Charles
F. Frizzell, Chairman; Z. r. East
man, Secretary.
The leader., 1904-05-25
HOMESTEAD NOTICE.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, LAND OF.
FICE AT JACKSON, Miss, APRIL Is, 1904 =
Notice is hereby given that the following-nam-
ed settler has filed notice OF his int nton to make
final proof In his support OF h claim. and that
spid proof will be made before the Cha Gerry
Clerk, Lincoln County, at Braokhaven, Mssis :
ippi. on May p, 1901: Ed Mort ern, II. E. No.
81 ,5S3, for the SW1d NE14, Section IL r. 5N., r. Z
East of Washington Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Monroe johnson, j. p. Brown.
Walter Norton, l.. c. Yawn, all of sogue Chitto,
Mississippi.
FRED w. COLLINS, REGISTER.
The leader., 1904-05-25

The Mississippi State Sunday
School Association will hold its
twenty-ffth annual convention in
Yazoo City June 21-23. The pro-
gram is very fine one, Offering
very tempting inducements. A
full representation is expected.
The leader., 1904-05-25
Y pI1c1Nrcc nno1,1,r1rArrnu

A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY = Canvassei
wanted. We want a bright man or woman tC
take charge of branch of our Newspaper Sub
scription Agency. Many have m ide handsome
fortunes out Of the subscription husiness-you
can do the same. This bu insss Will be turned
over to someone in a few days-silal il be you?
This Is the chance of yeur life. This business
means handsome fortune 5000 and commits
si0ns. " rite today ior particulars 10 Til. Cru
mtanx News Subscription Age e., ID. L. Guice,
Manager, Meadville, Miss.
The leader., 1904-05-25

We acknowledge receipt of an
invitation to attend the twenty
fourth annual commencement of
the A. & M. College, May 81 to
June LIST. Bishop Bratton preach
es the sermon and w. Fl. Hardy,
of Hattiesburg, delivers the liter
airy address.
The leader., 1904-05-25

This writer has been about some
and he has talked with many who
have travelled much and observed
closely, and it. is his deliberate
conviction that Mississippi is the
best place in the world for man
who will stick to his job. Success
does not depend as much on the
quality of the land as it does on
the character of the man.
The leader., 1904-05-25

The editor pro tenn is in receipt
of an invitation to attend the com
mencement exercises of Centenary
College, Jackson La, June 9Th.
1t gives us pleasure to note that
our bright little friend and for
mer pupil, Miss Jennie Lane May,
is valedictorian.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Honest labor is one of the
greatest of earthly blessings. 1t
rewards. with health, contentment
of mind, cheerfulness of spirit,
and sound refreshing sleep.
The leader., 1904-05-25

A law has been approved in
Spain making Sunday a day of
rest. Manual labor is prohibited.
Work on Sunday will be permit
ted only when absolutely necessa-
ry. On no account are women or
persons under eighteen years old
to be employed on said day.
The leader., 1904-05-25
Fstray Notice.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
LINCOLN COUNTY.
The undersigned Ranger of said County win
on the
FIRST MONDAY or SEPTEMBER, 1904.
at the Court House door in BroOkhaven, MISS,
between the hours of II O'Clock m. and O'Clock
p. M, proc ed to sell to the highest bidder for
cash the following described estray, to wit:
ONE CHESTNUT, S0RREL HORSE,
with left fore foot and right hind foot white, of
medium size, about six years Old. taken up and
strayed by Paul 0neal, in District No. 8, of Lin
coin County, and appra Sed by I. f. Summers
and Tony Wallace at $1,000.
j. j. STAMPS, Ranger
The leader., 1904-05-25

The Industrial Institute and
College will close successful ses-
sion June 18th. There are now
at the college 700 boarders, which
makes this school the most large
ly attended of any in the State.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Preparations are being perfect
ed for an international congress
on Sunday Rest at the St. Louis
Exposition during the month of
October. The directors of the
Exposition have rendered the use
of suitable hall for. the meeting
of the Congress and a committee
has been appointed representing
various Sunday associations in
the United States.
The leader., 1904-05-25
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids will be received by the Clerk Of
the Board of Supervisors, of Lincoln County,
Miss, up to II O'Clock noon, on the first Monday
in June, 1904, for Painting the Steel bridge
across HomoeRitto River, near N. r. @. Watts ms
place, and also to tighten all loose belts and such
other repairs as may be necessary. the Board
reservlng the right to reject any OF all bids.
Il. w. MCNAIR, Clerk.
Nav 10 1901
The leader., 1904-05-25

The people of Duttoville, a
suburb Of jackson, will enforce
the law, Section 1898 Of the code,
against Sunday base ball playing.
The leader., 1904-05-25

The law and order league Of
Newton is going after the blind
tigers and gamblers in that COM
munity.
The leader., 1904-05-25
Programme.

BY order Of the Executive Com
mittee of the Lincoln Baptist As
ISOLATION, there will be 9th Sun
day meeting held with the Mount
Zion church, beginning Saturday,
the 28th day of May at 10 O'Clock
a. M.
The following is the pro-
gramme:
The leader., 1904-05-25
f. SATURDAY.

l. Every Day Religion, George
7. Douglass and B. T. Hobbs.
2. Experimental Religion and
it's Fruits, r. j. Boone and Dan
Bolian.
3. Elements of Success in
Church Work, M. Mccullough
and Mr.. Holcomb.
4. Helps and Hindrances in
the Lords Work, r. HI. Purser
and VIM. Turnbough.
SUNDAY.
S. The Sunday Schools
Power and Outlook, j. E. Lowe
and w. f. Parsons.
s. Preaching by some one Sc
lected at the meeting.
Z. Reasons for increasing our
Contributions to the Lords Work,
j. A. Scarborough and w. G.
Summers.
s. How to Enlist our Non-oper-
ating Members in the Services Of
Christ, w. R. Weber and ]. B.
Wooley.
There will be dinner at the
church for all, and Mount Zion
throws open her hearts and homes
and invites every body in the
world to attend these exercises.
JOHN P. HEMBY,
Pastor.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Man can't live by bread alone
and he won't work for bread
alone.
The leader., 1904-05-25

The shops and relay station Of
the Gulf &. Chicago railroad will
be located at Louisville, Miss.
The leader., 1904-05-25

The appropriations made dur
ing the recent legislature amount
ed to SIS, 772, 589.64.
The leader., 1904-05-25
BRIDGE NOTICE.

On the first Monday in June, 1904 at ~ O'Clock
noon. bids will be received for building Bride
across little Bayou Pierre, at or near John Fore
old place. Said bridge viii be let out at pubic
cutlery, at the Court House Door, Lincoln County
Miss. to the lowest responsible bidder the
Board reserying the right to reject any or all
R. w. McNAIR, Clerk.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Some people wear sealskin on
a muskrat income.
The leader., 1904-05-25

Milton said that more died from
intemperance than from violence.
fire, flood, or famine.
The leader., 1904-05-25

There are people in our state
who will never have chilIs because
they are too lazy to shake.
The leader., 1904-05-25
FOR CONGRESS.
We are authorized to announce
HON. r. a. McLAIN,

of Amite County, Miss, as candidate for the
Democratic nomination to succeed himself as
Congressman from this (Seventh) district.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-17

smiles and wanted to side with the
young man, to help him out by saving
he needed some one to help work the
garden. 1t seemed from the drift of the
conversation it wound up witt, a No d
cooking stove. and set OF table ware
etc. Things were pretty lively. but
must commend the young man ior the
manner in which he SO pleasantly han.
died the three that were trying to Joke
him. am quite sure he will Keep heads
ed cabbage on the table. as we'll MS to,
mato catchup and other nice things.
won't you Billy boy?
The girl that has made the selection
deserves credit for her good sound
Judgement. The garden will come ou,
went over the 5,h Sunday to hear
he Rev Clyde. one of our beloved old
Brothers who used to preach to us
some IS or 20 years ago. He looks al
most as young as he did then, and
preach to full house, and gave us one
OF those good old Methodist sermons
like he used to preach, that was appre
ciated by all present After the close
and the Doxology, all OF the Trustees
and Stewards, gathered around him,
and such happy greeting, and that
good old cordial hand shake he can al.
ways give fellow-man. We all feel
that it was good to be there.
On going in the church noticed a
large congregation was present. On my
ieft discovered neat looking man OF
medium size with dark eyes, black hair.
and black mustache. hated to stare at
the gentleman for fear might display a
speck OF disrespect, or show the lack oil
training or the breech oil etiquette, SO
would cut my eye in that Il ection as
though looking out Of thu window to see
II my horse was standing quiet. NV cur.
iosity ran high. | could see the favor oil
some one knew had seen. then ]
thought it can't possibly be him, this
man Is too young Tor him. So couldnt
listen to the sermon as should. said
well will find out who you are, SO
turned to a friend OF mine and said
what fellow is that on the end o. ;hs
bench over there? He said it looks like
he might be Mr.. Cam Stubbs, Of Sum
ter. About that time the Captain turned
his full face to me and smiled and ex.
tended his hand across the back OF the
bench and gave me one OF those old
fashioned Scotch-Irish hand shakes and
said II don't hardly believe YOU knew
me at first" No said /. had almost
concluded that my Cousin Cam Stubbs
OF Sumter was up again on visit. Oh
cousin you don't think am as ugly as
Campbell Stubs hope. III though,
you did would go home and stay there,
why. surely said I. think you favor and
would now pass ior twin brothers, only
l believe you are !i:,lc the younees,
man. as for looks, | think you both are
good looking enough, to catch the widow
OF course l knew who I was talking
with then. hope my cousin will always
look as happy as he looked on that Sun
day, and hope he will continue the mus,
tache only, and you will surely win the
affections OF some help mate that will be
willing to Tie the neck tie every Sunday
morning before going to church. Come
over TO our little town Captain. The boys
want TO see the change have seen tell
ing. ofwhat an improvement it has made
Ter you.
All in good health, will close wishing
the dear old Democrat and all success.
e, w. G.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-17
'ng Of Books of SubsCrjri
OAK RIDGE CEMETERY

All persons owning lots in Oak Ridge
Cemetery, north east Of the town Of Ben.
pocttsvllle, will please communicate with
the undersigned. giving the number Of
each lot owned by them.
The Company has been unable to fud
The 4apc oil the oWncrs OF soma Of tic
lots and asks that all will communicate
with the undersigned so as to avoid
mistakes and be sure to get the names Of
those whose lots are unknowD. This will
prevent any unknown lot from being sold
to other people.
Bcnnettsvllc. s, E. l.. j. Rrccdcn.
June 10Th, 1904 See K Treasurer.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-17
The Summer School at He tsville
For Teachers of the Pea Dee.

- \. =
We have not room 20 6iys 4 J .gant;re
progi am Of work cut out Tor ihd simmer
school to be held at Hartsville som run,
2o to July 2o. but all vino pIsoose
going. and tits hopedseyety sonein Mari,
Doro VIII attend, can get rom Supern
sired.
Great care has been pxercist6 in the
selection of the best help in.s depart-
ments. and Prof. Gaines las arranged
to give board Tor $I2 Tor ,he{loyr weeks
To break the monoic ny 81 hard stud,
Prof. Gaines has arranged 3lne pro
gram Tor outside pleasure.
Now. let one and all get re- Stiy 20 spenl
these iour weeks at HartsYlle' not only
pleasantly but with profit ib sour pro
iession.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-06-17
DOTS FROM BRIGHTsyILLE.
Happenings Among the People In This
Prosperous Townshfp.

Happenings Among the People In This
Prosperous Township.
We are having fine weather Our
farmers are in fine shape with bright
prospects, and fiue crops. The crops
are all clean and nice. The farmers
will begin laying by their corn this
week. Some have begun already.
My better half aud spent pleas
ant day with Mr.. and Mrs. B. L
Moore on Thursday last. Mr.. Moore
will have to build larger barns to house
the corn he will make if the seasons
are favorable. think if 1 mistake
lot re told me ho had already put
to00 lbs of meal and other fertilizers,
ana, now. has begun putting 200 lbs
# soda per acre more, which will
make total of 1900 lb, per acre.
100 bushels of corn is the calculation
MIR. Moore is counting on if the sea-
sons hit.
The writer is always glad to see the
time come when his good wife VIII
propose day oft-at Mr.. B. f..
Moore's. For you all know how clever
and XII d hearted Mr. and Mrs Moore
are, and if fellow don't mind he will
hurt himself. So many nice things
| have often thou ht of what pretty
home they have, and, so comfortably
fixed, and everybody loves tc stop
there. For they make you feel at home.
Even the cats and often u Lime dog
will come along. and MIR. Moore will
say "poor fellow" The dog sees at
oncc he has friend and master. Mr..
Moore ted mo Of one or two that had
taken up there, aud pointed them out
to me. l tod him / didn't blame
chem. I'll were dog his home would
be the first place 1 would go. Those
logs remind me Of the dog I once
read of when 1 was boy. The lame
dog vas going the road and met n
man. the man saw that the dog was
lame began to much him and the dog
came to him. and the man carried the
poor dog home with him, set the 'e.,
d ID cared for him, until he became
we'll. One morning after the dog had
g,tten well, the man went out about
his work, it was not long before he
noticed the dog had brought to him
\ dog that IVES lame, aud would first
look at the dog and then ut his mas.
Ter, as much as to say you have set
my broken limb and I am we'll, now
won't you set this my friends limb
So he muched the lame dog, and the
log went to where the man was, and
the man set the dogs leg, and the we'll
log stcm to appreciate the kindness
Of his master. So after the dog became
we'll, there came large snow that re-
nained on the ground for several
%ccks ANU iie mans only child
liltlc boy Wondered ou. of the gate
and down the lawn, across the field,
following afes some robins, trying to
hrow Il little fresh salt upon their
iail 50 he could catch one. This dog
f,lpwcd H.. child. The little boy be,
gan 10 get cold, and had lost his way
home Thinking he was going back
Aomc kept going, and at last he come
to an old well that was Without
covcr and wanted to look down in the
well. The dog seeing the little boy
vas i'll danger ran between the we'll
aod the little boy, and kept him from
falling i'll. I'y this time the man had (