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The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
LIMITATION or WAR AREA
Confirmation Of Russia and frances
Approval of Hays Note.
8elief That the Accord Will Prove
of Inestimnble Benefit I'm Linz
iting the Conflict.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE foreign office
confirmed the announcements made In
these dispatches, Saturday, that Rus
sia and France approve of the United
States note on the subject of Chinese
neutrality with a reservation exclud-
ing Manchuria.
The success of the American initi-
ative to secure the naturalization OF
China and the limitation of the area
Of operations continues to absorb Of
fetal and diplomatic attention, the re-
suits effected being considered para
mount to the actual war operations. 1T
Is said that the second American note
and the various replies will constitute
an accord of the powers, without sign
ing further agreement.
The American officials here expect
Russia to issue declaration similar
to that of Japan, favoring the prin-
ciples of the accord, but the French
foreign Office understands that Rus
sia's brief approval already given con-
stitutes Russia's response.
The general view, including that OF
the American officials, is that the &C
cord will prove of inestimable benefit
in limiting the conflict strictly to Rus
STA and Japan, thus keeping out Great
Britain, France, China and all other
powers, and also circumscribing the
zone of the. conflict. This view, how
ever, is not universally accepted, GER
tain high quarters holding that Rus
STA secures real benefits from the ac-
cord by the indirect admission of the
powers, for the first time, that Man
churia is to be treated differently from
the rest of China. The American an
swer to this is that Manchuria is ex-
Guided from the accord merely because
actual war operations are proceeding
there, but there is reason to believe
that Russia attaches much importance
to the powers excepting Manchuria
from the accord dealing with China.
The only advices received here con-
corning the operations in the field show
gradual concentration of Russian and
japanese troops near the Yalu river.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
RUSSIANS ARE NOT
GOOD WARRIORS
They Cannot Refrain From NAL
treating Non-Combatants.
JAPANESE REFUGEES BEATEN
United States Consul miller, mt New
Chwang, InterpOses In Their Be-
half, and is Himself
Mcnaced.

New ChWang, sunday, feD IA
About so Japanese men, on their way
TO Tien Tsin, were arrested at Tai Hi
Chou February IL with their women
and arrived here in custody. The
American consul, Henry T. Miller, pro-
cured the release of the women, but
Viceroy Alexieff ordered their rearrest
and transportation, together with all
the Japanese in Manchuria, to Port
Arthur.
Basis of Mr.. MiIIer's Action.
Mr.. Miller based his action on assur-
ances the Russians gave the Japanese
consul that all Japanese subjects would
be protected and permitted to leave
when they desired.
There are numerous complaints of
Russian i'll treatment. 1t is said that
400 Japanese refugees from Hardin and
elsewhere, who arrived at Mukden,
February 10, were arrested, and that
many of them were severely beaten
until they purchased their release.
When they were liberated the Japanese
were sent in open trucks to Tai Hal
Chou, where they were again mall
treated and sent ON to Port Arthur
Some of their women were sent to New
Chwang. Consul Miller took the wom-
en- under his protection and sent them
to Shan Hal Kwan.
Lodged u Protest.
Mr.. Miller protested to the civil adj
1oinistrator against the cruel treatment
&c the Japanese refugees by Russian
soldiers, and requested a census of all
japanese transported to Port Arthur
| Consul Himself Menaced.
The consul himself was menaced by
Il Cossack, without provocation, and
tie officer commanding at New Chwang
expressed his regrets and promised to
severely punish the Cossack. The civil
administrator promised to afford better
| protection to the refugees.
Independent naval officers say the
| CZarevitch, Retyizan, Pallada and No
vik, damaged in the naval battle off
Port Arthur, can not be repaired in
time to decide the command of the sea.
| They also say the Russian land forces
are demoralized. They are trying to
watch the entire coast
! Prepared to Destroy Their Ship.
| The officers of the Russian gunboat
Sivoutch, at New Chwang, declared
they are prepared to blow up their
vessel in case of danger. They are
employing a searchlight all night long
over the surrounding plains.
! The constant Geographic interrupt
| tons threaten to complete the isola-
ton of the war zone, except by dis
patch boats. Admiral Alexieff has for
hidden all ships to enter any Of the
ports of the Lao Tung peninsula 1t
IS understood that his object is to
carry out the defenses of the harbors,
which hitherto have been neglected
Foreigners are not permitted to move
without military permits.
Sending Missionaries Away.
The foreign missions at Mukden, APP
pretending Chinese outbreak, are
sending the missionaries with families
! away.
The reports that Japanese ships have
been using searchlights off New
Chwang and off the coast near Min
! Chou are fictitious
There are about 1000 Russian troops
| now at New Chwang.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
FOR DEFRAUDING THE CITY.
The West Michigan Printing Com
pany of Grand Rapids Arrest
ed For Overcharsing the City.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 16.-War-
rants have been issued for the arrest
of ex-City Comptroller Leo A. Caro- and
Eber Rice, of the West Michigan
Printing Co. 1t is charged in the com
plants that Caro- and Rice conspired
to defraud the city in printing city
reports.
During the period of investigation
Rice has not denied the overcharge
but hos declared tnat it was due to de-
fective bookkeeping.
Rice and Caro- entered plea of not
guilty in police court Monday after
noon and demanded examinations
They were released on bail.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
CARNIVAL AT NEW ORLEANS
1t Was Opened By the Arrival HIS
Merry Majesty, Rex and
His Retinue.

New Orleans, Feb. 1G.-With the ar
rival, Monday, of His Merry Majesty
Rex, the New Orleans carnival may
be said to be in full swing. Arriving
trains brought several thousand visit
ors, including many people of promi-
nence in the business and social cir
cles of the north, east and west.
The king of the carnival made his
entry into the city by the river route.
He had been escorted up the river by
a gaily-decorated fleet of boats. The
battleship Texas was dress ed for the
occasion. Local and federal troops led
the parade of his majesty through the
streets of the city, which were crowded
With sightseers.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
PRICE STONE RElNsTATED.
Stone Was Suspended On Charges of
Accepting Illegal Fees and RID
Ing on Railroad Passes.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 1G.-Circuit
Judge Haxell Monday issued an order
reinstating R. P. Stone into the office
of prosecuting attorney. This was
done after Judge Samuel Davis, OF
Marshall, had sustained motions to
quash informations against Stone
charging him with accepting illegal
fees and riding on railroad passes
Stone was suspended on charges based
on indictments, and these being dis
posed of lis reinstatement followed.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Among the novelties of twentieth
century civilization is a school of mat
rimony, which it is proposed to establish
at Des Moines, Ia. Glasses of young
men and separate classes of young wom-
en- are TO receive instruction in the re-
sponsibilfties of married life. 1t is not
likely, however, that it will be success.
1t has been said that there are two things
that one must do without reflection if at
all-cross the ocean and get married.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Having become alarmed at the rapid
drying up of the Sea of Azof. the Russian
minister of public works has approved a
scheme for building a stone dam between
Azof and the Black sea. It is estimated
that the work will cost $500. 000. 600. The
surface of the sea will be raised ten feet,
and 100000 acres which have been
turned to swamp during the last five
years will again be made nayigabla. II
American engineers show. their usual
enterprise the contract may be awarded
20 this country, as bids are to be adver-
tised for here, as We. IS ID Europe The
Yankees esR Gp II.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

One Of the highest authorities on
lunacy statistics-Goodwin Brown, for
many years member of the New York
state board of lunacy-says the inmates
of the asylums of that state are increas-
ing at the rate of 700 a year and that
one-half Of them are born in European
countries. He makes prediction that
in ten years the alien insane in the Unit
ed States will cost the people $50 900 00O
annually. In either of these estimates
is any account taken of the $40, 880, 2Ss
that it cost the state last year to main
tain its charitable homes for children
One-half of whom are born of foreigners
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Scientists are greatly encouraged by
the discovery in Utah of an apparently
unlimited supply of radium, 1t will not
become cheap, although the carmotite
ore in which American radium is found
is much more abundant than the pitch
blende used in Europe. The cost of iso-
lating the coveted substance is immense,
but there will be sufficient quantity for
the use of laboratories and experimental
work.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Tailors and modistes say that automo-
bile clothes are to be much morn during
the coming spring and summer. To wear
them it will not be necessary to have an
automobile, any more than yachting caps
require yachts, golf stocking presuppose
the ownership of bag of sticks, or a
silk hat ard frock coat argue that the
wearer is possessed of more than two
shirts,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Mr. William G. Whitney, who died re-
Gently at his home in New York city,
was man of marked ability, and the
possessor of many statemanlike quill
tiles. His title to fame rests chiefly on
his successful administration of the
navy department during Mr.. Cleveland
first administration. or late years Mr.
Whitney has devoted his time exclu-
siyely to business and amusement. He
was graduate of Tale college and of the
Harvard law school, and for many years
he devoted himself to the practice of his
profession. He was a useful citizen and
a successful man.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

People have different ideas of what
constitutes world-power. Extent of
territory, foreign possessions, size of
army and navy-these are points most
frequently considered. But when one
reads that the United States now has SO
per cent. Of the banking power of the
entire world the question seems to be an
sWered
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
THE BERRY MURDER CASE.
The Trial of Chauncey Dewey and
Others in Progress at Nor
ton, Has.

Kansas City, Feb. 16.--A special tc
the Star from Norton, kas., says:
When, the trial of Chauncey Dewey
the millionaire ranchmen, Clyde vii
son and VIM. j. Mcbride, for the muir
der of Burchard Berry, was resumed
monday, Beach Berry again took the
stand and the defense continued its
cross-examination of the witness.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Just how it will help us when radium
can be used to determine exactly the
kind of weather we shall have the day
after tomorrow is question that the
future must decide. One of the blessings
of humanity at present, however, is that
we can forget the kind of weather we
had the day before yesterday.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

When the Usage Indians come to town
there is bound to be a celebration. Eight
cen of them went to Washington to sign
a treaty opening their Oklahoma lands,
but the treaty had TO be postponed until
they recovered from their headaches.
They had accumulated too much civiliza-
ton the night before.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Mrs. Moke Smith, of Columbia, Mo-,
holds a record. She has had five hus-
bands and been married seven times.
She has been divorced six times. She
was divorced from two of her husbands
and remarked to them again. Her sew
enth marriage has just taken place. She
took a new husband
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
OBSERVATIONS.

An Atchison man tells the Globe about
his uncle, an Irishman, WHO sudden:
was to buy the best pew in the church.
When Sunday rolled around the Irishmau
walked grandly down the aisle, carrying
q silk hat and . elegant overcoat. He
found two strange women occupying his
pew. Come out" he said, imperiously:
The women were very much shocked, and
walked out, their heads hanging in shame.
then ladies' nIna the bSek lrifhm nst w ssad
ed to show YOU who owned this pew"
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Escauc Reconnaissance.

Springfield, H., Feb. 16.--Jnlge
Humphrey, in the United States dis
trict court, Monday said the fact that
labor unions were not incorporated en-
abled them to escape any responsible
~ that must acrue from damages from
their actions.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Cannot science afford to turn its atten-
tion for while to the invention of some
means 10 render work in mines safer
than it is? The appalling accidents and
loss of life keep up at steady rate, and
year after year there is no change for
the better. Here is problem worthy of
the closest attention of engineers the
world over.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Franklin, one of the greatest philoso-
piers and statesmen of America, was
once printers boy; Simpson, the Scotch
mathematician and author of many
learned works, was at first a poor weav-
er; Herschel, one of the most eminent
astronomers, rose from the low station
of a f1fer in the army; St Paul, one of the
greatest and most inspiring of Biblical
characters, was a weaver of goat hair,
and David, the sweetest singer of them
all, was red-headed shepherd boy, who
tended his fiocks in the hills and dreamed
the wise sayings which have cheered the
world into better and gentler living.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

I The first white child born in Chi
cago has just celebrated his eighty-sec-
Ond birthday. Please add him to the
list including George Washington
body servant, Abraham Lincoln's law
partner, and other original characters.
There is already quite a respectable
army of him.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Wire At Meriden. conn

Meriden, Conn.,. Feb 16.For eight
hours. Sunday, firemen fought Are
which finally caused the complete
destruction of the town hall and in
iuries to six men OF the fire depart
ment. The loss Is about $4,000.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

The New York Commercial Advertts-
er has changed its name and will here
after be known as the New York Globe.
The old name was too much of a strain
on the newsboys' Threats, and there were
probably other reasons for the change.
Certainly the new title is more compre-
hensive.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
A Fathers Protection.

Father, it is as essential for you to
provide safeguard against that night
fend to your children, Group, as to their
hunger. Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of
Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure cough,
Group and colds.
At druggists, 25c., &c., and $l.OO a
bottle,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Speaking of Harvard, it is generally
supposed that baseball is the most pop
ular game, football close second. But
it has been discovered that at the Mas
sachusetts university tennis has more
votaries than baseball, football and row.
ing put together. Golf comes second.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
GonfirIned az tIae senate,

Washington, Feb 16.-The senate
Monday confirmed the following nom
nations: Postmasters Colorado. Rob
ert 3. Hanna, New Windsor: Illinois,
Isaac w Parkinson, STOCKTON; Mon
tam, Walter Anderson, Red Lodge.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Schools for vocal culture must now
have department for the cultivation of
the laugh. A distinguished Frenchman
has given out the information that man
kind laughs according to the sound of
the five vowels, each kind correspond
ing to particular moral temperament.
Frank, hearty folks, he tells us, laugh
in a phlegmatic chuckle in E; children
and simple souls express their merri-
ment in 1. the bold and reckless laugh
in o, and the misanthropists in U.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
They Fell Thirteen Stories,

New York. Feb 16.-Three men
were killed by the fall of a wall of a
building in course of construction on
East Twenty-fifst street Monday, the
victims, who were masons, working on
the cornice brick work. being precipi-
tated 13 stories to the bottom OF the
sub-ceIlar.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
presidential nominations.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The president
Monday sent to the senate the fol-
lowing nominations: Postmastefs:
California-George Brown, Corona. IL
linois--M. D. Brown, Brighton. Ne
braska-Davis S. Brynon, Burwell.
Also number of army promotions.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Hi. Di.opDearinE Pulse,

"My!" exclaimed the doctor, you've
hardly any pulse to-day"
well. don't you RENE mber, DOCTOR" re-
piled the patient, you took it when you
were here yesterday? "-Y onkers Statesman.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

A farmer in Jones county last year
ran three plows and gathered more
than one thousand dollars worth of
crop to the plow He raised cora, cot
ton, potatoes, tomatoes, oats, etc.
What one man can do in Mississippi.
is an index to what another man can
accomplished If he will only hustle
There is no place in the world where
the laborer gets more for his work
than here.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Glass Factorx Rcopened.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 16.-After
being closed down for nearly two
months, owing to the poor market
conditions, the Evansville glass fac
tory resumed operations Monday, be-
ginning with nearly $50 men.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Big -Four offlcc Robbea,

Litchfeld, ILL.,, Feb 16.-The Big
Four ticket Office here was broken into
and robbed of $1,720 at an early hour
Sunday morning, while the operator
was at lunch. W. A. George was ar
rested and lodged in jail. charged with
the theft.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
From seIf-InfIicted wov.gl.

Washington, Feb. 16.- First Lieat.
Geo. D. Garrett. second infantry, died
at Fort Logan, Col, Monday, from
wounds self-inflicted. while suffering
from a temporary attack of dementia.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Casea Nolle Prossel.

Saginaw, Mich, Feb. 16.-Prosecut-
ing Attorney O'Keefe Monday nolle
pressed cases against the ten alder
men and ex-aldermen, as the result Of
indictments brought by the recent
grand jury charging attempted bribery
in an electric lighting deal.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
nenutv Sherim IxlIIaJ

Missoula, Mont, Feb 16,-7Edward
Trudeau, a deputy sheriff, was shot
dead, Monday. by drunken character
named Herman Parsons posse is
in pursuit of the murderer.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Threatenea Miners, strike

Pottsville, Pa, Feb. 16.--Organizers
and stump speakers are being rushed
by the United Mine Workers from
the anthracite region to- the bitumin-
GUS coal fields. The miners officials
say that strike is practically. inevi-
table.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Fruit Crop Not All DESTROYED.

Nation, H., Feb. 16.-Judge l.. G.
Henley, of the city court, says he has
examined large number of fruit trees
in this locality and found that at least
20 per cent. of the buds on the trees
were still alive and showed no signs
of being killed.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
severe Storm Im Nffchigan.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Feb. ia
special from Calumet, Mich. to the
Tribune says: A-severe storm is sweep
ing over Michigan. demoralizing the
railroad service. The copper range
passenger train was stalled north of
here for is hours before being relieved.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
p.nL 0o.ned Iro- Rn.;,...

Baltimore. Md, Feb 16-All the
savings. banks opened for business
Monday, Notwithstanding the legal
holiday. The Withdrawals were small,
and deposits were made at all of them.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
VIM. schmidt to succeed Han1on

Springfield H., Feb. 1.-THE SUI
preme directors of the court or honor,
at their monthly meeting in this city
Monday, elected William Schmidt, of
Bloomington, lii, a member of the
board to succeed Fred R. Hanlon, of
Dixon, H., deceased.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

The food of chartered institutions
in the State continues with undated
vigor. Hardly day passes without
several applications for charters be-
ing received for record at the secre-
tary OF States office.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
To Wash China SILK Dresses.

China silk dresses may be quite success.
fully washed. Remove all spcts with ben
zine. Then wash in warm soapsuds, rub
bling between the hands; rinse through
not rub the soap on the dress. Wiring as
dry as possible, wrap in sheet or clean,
cotton cloth and when partially dry, iron.
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

A new county is being formed from
portion of Marion, to be called La
mar" 1t is named after Hon. L. @. c.
Lamar, the honored statesman and pa
triot who graced the legislative halls
of the State and United States in days
past and gone. No more fitting trib-
ute to the memory of her gifted son
could be made than this.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Some men," said the quoter, ARE born
great, some achieve greatness" "And
the great majority" interrupted the cynic,
"beleve they come under both of these
heads. philadelphia Ledger.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20

Hcjack-"You don't really imagine that
girls actually propose sometimes, do you?'
Tomdik-"Well, all | know is that this is
leap year, and some girls are getting mar
ried who never got married before. -
Town Ton;Cs
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Chicago Catholic Church burned.

Chicago, Feb LIST. Francis
Roman Catholic church, which has a
convent adjacent. was attacked by fire
Monday afternoon. The flames gained
such Roadway that double alarm
was sent in.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
Publishing Comnanv Assirns,

Boston, Feb 16.-The Lothrop Pub
fishing Co., of this city, assigned Mon
day to Fred Fl. Williams and Warren
r. Gregory. The capital is s125, 900
The liabilities are estimated at $3.50,
600.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
IN ohio Toyyn Rurning.

Springfield, o., Feb 16.-The town
Of Mechanicsburg. IL miles north OF
here, is burning. The fire department
of the city has gone to the relief Of
the place.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1904-02-20
How They Are Elected.

"A few days ago." said Mr.. E. c.
Tooke, OF Philadelphia, according to
the Washington Post, Il happened to
be present when an Italian who was
applying for naturalization papers,
was being examined as to his knowl-
edge of the constitution, ETC., of his
adopted country.
Who is president of the United
States?' was the first query.
Teddy, said Mr.. Dago, with cheer
full promptitude.
How is. the president elected?'
BY large machonIy.
How are United States senators
elected?'
"The son of Sicily appeared some
what confused at this last query, and
thought he was going to fall down,
but after moments hesitation a
bright smile illuminated his swarthy
face, and he answered in tone of
triumph: Gay have to put upa de
mon. &"