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The leader., 1905-02-08
ANOTHER FIRE.
The Hartman Frame Buildings Burn
Monday Night.

Ihe frame buildings OF the
Hartman Mercantile Co., on Front
street, were the scene OF another
fire Monday night. The ground
floor Of the two-story building
was occupied By JEFF Wright, as q
family grocery and restaurant, by
Walter Laird as meat market,
and by Mills e East, dealers in.
fruit and country produce; while
/ the whole of the second story was
used by the Hartman Mercantile
Co. as wareroom for furniture.
The fire broke out in the store
room occupied by Mills & East a
little before 10 o'clock, and was
well under way before the first
alarm was sounded. When the
firemen reached the scene it was
beyond control, so far as this
building was concerned. A little
valuable time was lost by some Of
the nozzles being out of place
when the hose was unroIIed for
action. However, when three or
four good streams were at last
turned on, there was some fine
work done by preventing the de-
IstructiYe spread of the flames.
At one or two stages Of the fight,
Hartman's big brick store and E.
f. Brennan's residence on the
corner in the opposite direction,
were in great peril. In spite of
all efforts, the wind being high,
the flames swept across the mar
row alley and partially destroyed
the two old frame stores on the
south side occupied by negro mer-
chants, Chas. Thompson and j..
Ell. Bryant.
The Leader regrets that there
was no insurance on any of the
property destroyed. All Of the
buildings were owned by the
Hartman Mercantile Co., who es-
innate their total loss on build
ings and furniture at S., 900.
Mills & East estimate their loss at
$500. The loss of the other occu-
pants of the buildings has not
been learned. Mr.. Hartman, who
bears his loss good naturedly,
says in due time he will erect
substantial brick building on the
burnt district.
The volunteer 6remen-the real
iremen and workers on such oc-
casions, acquitted themselves
like Trojans and did grand ser
vice. Where so many did their
best and deserve praise, we hope
we will be pardoned for, specially
mentioning the names of Bob
Scott and Z. Drane. These two
young men, climbing to the roof
of the awning over Hartman's big
lstore, at the peril of life and limb,
dragging the hose after them,
tstood there on the corner for a
full half hour, facing the angry
flames but a few feet off, and play
led q steady stream of water on the
fire with telling effect until ali
chance Of its spreading in that di-
rection was past. Veteran fire.
men never displayed finer nerve
or did better work. Chas. Heuck
was always IN evidence where
most needed, and, as usual, was 4
whole team>of himself.
The leader., 1905-02-08
NEW ILROAD COMING.
Line to be Extended from Silver Greek
to BrOokhayen.

The good news reached here
this morning that the contract was
let Monday to complete the Mis-
sissippi Central Railroad from
Silver Creek, Lawrence county,
to BrookhaVen, and that this ex-
tension will be made within the
next few months. It is not def
nitely learned whether the road
will cross Pearl river at MonticeI-
10 or Smiths Ferry. That it will
come to Brookhaven, giving us
direct communication with Mobile
and Gulfport, is a certainty.
From here, it will later be extend
ed to Vicksburg or Natchez. 'Rah
for BrookhaVenl
The leader., 1905-02-08
STATE NEWS ITEMS.

The Governor is being besieged
by petitions for pardon.
Judge A. G. Mayors died
Monday at his home in Bran
don.
The new passenger and freight
station has been completed at
Newton.
Jesse Pittman, negro, will
hang for brutally killing wom-
an, ON Feb. ~.
VIM. Hennegan was thrown
from a buggy at Vicksburg, and
died as the result,
E. M. Newman, a prominent
and prosperous planter of Amite
county, died on Jan. rs.
An attempt was made at Barnes
Station in the Delta to wreck a
train by opening the switch.
The fve-months old baby of
Henry George, of near Terry,
was found dead in its bed on the
9Th.
Ladies are exerting themselves
in the erection of a monument to
Claiborne county's Confederate
dead.
The leader., 1905-02-08
WET wEATHER TALK.
lJames Whl.colnb RlIey.l

thames " hltcplh0 HlteY.l
u ain't no use to grumble and complain;
It's jest as cheap and easy to rejoice;
When God sorts out the weather and sends
rain.
Wv, rains my choice,
In this existance, dry and wet
Will overtaiEe the best Of men
Some little skift o. clouds Ii shet
The sun of now and then;
They Amt no sense, as kin see,
Immortals sich as you and me.
a faultin' Natures wise intents,
And lockin' horns with Providence.
II ain't no use to grunlble and complain;
III just as cheap and easy to rejoice;
When God sorts out the weather and
sends rain,
Wsys rains my choice.
The leader., 1905-02-08

Lyons, the slayer of ]. Ward
Gurley, at New Orleans, will be
looked after BY . lunacy commits
sion.
The leader., 1905-02-08

For selling mining stock the
Postmaster General removed three
letter carriers, and suspended
thirty at Toledo, @.
The leader., 1905-02-08

We argue sometimes not be-
cause we doubt d thing, but be-
cause we believe il. If any body
doubts that the truth is oft-times
harshs we are ready for him.
The leader., 1905-02-08
The LEADER.

PUBLISHED SEMI.WEEKLY
The leader., 1905-02-08

WI rains my choice
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
For GROWING Girls.

West Pembroke, Me-, April "a
Mrs. A. l.. Smith, of this place, says
that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best
remedy for growing girls. Mrs. Smith
emphasizes her recommendation by
the following experience:
my daughter was thirteen years old
last November and 1t is now two years
since she was first taken with Crazy
Spells that would last, week and
would then pass off. In month she
would have the spells again. At these
times she would eat very little and
was very yellow; even the whites of
her eyes would be yellow.
1.-THE doctors gave us no encourage
ment, they all said they could not help
her. After taking one box of Dodd' s
Kidney Pills, she has not had one bad
spell. OF course, we continued the
treatment until she had used in all
about dozen boxes, and we still give
them to her occasionally, when she is
not feeling well. Dodds Kidney Pills
are certainly the best medicine for
growing girls"
Mothers should heed the advice of
Mrs. Smith, for by so doing, they may
save their daughters much pain and
sickness and ensure a healthy, happy
future for them.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
"PerunaI can recommend as a very good medi-
cine. 1t is excellent strengthening tonic, and it
is also an eficaCouS for the almost universal
complaint of CatarrI1. ''-GOnZaIO De QueSada.

There is but single medicine which
is a radical specific for catarrh. 1t is
Peruna, which has stood half century
test and cured thousands of cases.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio. All correspondence held strictly
confidential.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
An Accomplished Daughter.

Mrs. B.-I suppose you find your
daughter very much improved by her
two years. stay at college?
Mrs. Proudmother-La, yes! Mary
Elizabeth is carnivorous reader
now, and she frequently improvishees
music. But she amt bit stuck up
she's unanimous to everybody, an she
never keeps caller waitin' for her
to dress; she just runs in nom de
plume, an you know that makes one
feel so Observation-Disclosures
Magazine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
ToRTURlNG HUMOUR.
Body a Mass Of Sores-Treated by
Three Doctors but Grew Worse
Cured by Cuticura for 75c.

my little daughter was a mass OF
sores all over her body. Her face
was eaten away, and her ears looked
as If they would drop off. l called in
three doctors, but she grew worse
Neighbors advised Cuticura, and be-
fore l had used half of the cake OF
soap and box Of ointment the sores
had all healed, and my little ones
skin was as clear as newborn
babes. would not be without Cuti.
cura again if 1t cost five dollars, in
stead Of seventy-five cents, which is
all 1t cost us to cure our baby. Mrs.
G. ]. Steese. 701 Coburn St., Akron,
Ohio"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Two Kinda Of Men Needed,

The cry of more men" in any civic
department under any administration
be it Democratic, Republican. Tam
many, reform, fusion, hybrid, contract,
revenge Knockout, or any old kind
administered to Observation-Disclosures,
is all rot. What is needed is brand
of men Of the better or commonly hon.
est variety.-New York Evening Tele'
gram.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Congressman ]. H. Bankhead, of Ala
bama, one of the most influential men,
bers of the House of Representatives,
in a letter written from Washington,
d. c., gives his endorsement to the
great catarrh remedy, Peruna, in the
following words:
s'YOur Peruna Is Ole of the best
medicines I ever tried, and no family
should be without your remarkable
remedy. As q tonic and cafarrh cure
I know of nothing better. ~ ii.
Bankhead.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Poor SEASONING.

Temperance society in England
seeks the passage Of a bill providing
that barmaids must be thirty-five
years old and upward. With grand
mothers passing out the firewater the
teetotalers will deal the demon rum
the worst blow he ever received
New York Telegram.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

The ont fatal mistake which Is COM
mitted habitually by the people who
have the scarcely desirable gift OF
half.genius, is waiting for inspir-
alton"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
His Good Point.

Binks-You don't seem to take to
my little boy. He has some mighty
fine points.
Spinks-Yes, there's one thing
about him that any father should be
thankful for.
Binks-Ah! Thought you'd acknowl-
edge it. What is it?
Spinks-He's not a twin.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
All, Me.

"You are mine at last" he said
as they sat cheek to cheek. 81 had
made up my mind to move heaven and
earth to win you"
81 think you succeeded in moving
heaven" she responded, with hap
py sigh. "At least 1t seems to be
right here on earth. Detroit Tri
bune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Why He's Glad.

why nes Nidu'
II see by the paper" said Bookkeep,
that the golf season has opened, and
I'm mighty glad of it."
why, didn't know you played"
responded Clerkleigh.
81 don't. But the old mans flend
for fair, and always leaves the office
about an hour earlier wnen the sea-
sons on."-Detroit Tribune.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

One Of the strangest freaks in the
country is possessed by the town of
Greenwich, Ind, being tree growing
sturdily on the top Of the courthouse
tower.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Doctor-During the spring months
it is natural for people to have slug.
gish feeling.
Mr.. Hen Peck-I know it. My wife
is affected that way. She slugged me
twice this morning.-St. Louis Star.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
He's a Wonder.

Jones-I understand that your
friend Gray is quite an orator.
Smith-That's what. Why, he can
describe a boarding house prune sup.
per in such grandiloquent language
that it makes ones mouth water with
desire.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Trials of the Ground Hoo.

Bobby-I've been working all day
like dog, pop.
Father-Glad to hear you are get
ting industrious, Robert; but what
have you been doing?
Bobby-I've been digging out Q
woodchuck, pop!-Puck.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Unnecessary,

what character did Charley Chap
leigh assume at the costume party?'
"a chump."
"He told me he just went as him.
self"
HE did,"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Bad Fault for a Shopper.

Mrs. Phamley-May's really too
young to go shopping alone.
Mr.. Phamley-Yes, suppose she is
too impressionable.
Mrs. Phamley-How do you mean
she's impressionable?
Mr.. PARTNERSHIPS liable to get
excited and buy something.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
BUSYBODZES VS.. TRUTH.
Here Are The Facts Judge For YOURSELF.

Busybs who only f who without making effort
against Dr. Piercs weknown nncohoc family remedies au
cleathinking
been helped and cured by Dr. Perce Favoe Prescription
rpatent medicine in the meaning the word simply the
remedy which Pierce used extended practice for the treatment
of the
honesty dealing better
rutn ana influence bubble
R. v. Pierce has always been
founded of public
ability
for which they recommended.
a prospective through
True Speaking telling Dr. Pierce believes
will prevail he therefore afraid to
make publ
Ingredients OF Pierce Favoite Prescription
Valuable Trade here given public vndies
Secrets lence harmless of prescriptions
by letting the sick and ailng know just what
reliable tonic and for the diseases
peculiarly feminine These Ingredients combined in just
right proportion remedy without particle
of alcohol
DR. Perce's combines a nom.
Non-pconoc alcoholic following medicinal plants
scientifically prepared experienced chemists the laboratory of the Worlds
Dspensary Association Buffalo, N Y.
LADY'S SLIPPER (Cjpipedam hde1ns). b
BLACK COHOSH (Cimiatsga Raee,noNa).
UNICORN ROOT (Chamek,inm Lahnm).
BLUE COHOSH (CanloatyLlu,u 7Halia,oides).
GOLDEN SEAL (Ilyd,aShs Canadensi).
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

That cause is strong that has not a
multitude, but one strong man behind
It.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Superior quality ana extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
Is taking the place Of all others.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Almost the entire output of radium
is now being obtained from American
ores.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

The literary output Of France last
year was nearly ten thousand works
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Much valuable information free about
band instruments; write for the new cata
logic to-day. JENKINS MUSIC HOUSE.
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
A Definition.

The Cub-What is gun, ma?
The Bear-Why, it is one of those
things so many hunters don't shoot
anything with.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Wronu vmyressIon.

He-Am right in presuming /,
think you care for me?
She-No: you are left
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

"Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
cured my wife of terrible disease With pleasure
testify to It's marvellous efficacy" Sweet Albany N u
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Senior Quesada Cuban Minister to the United States is an orator born In
Outlook 1892 KEENAN, who heard Quesada
speak the seban Theatre Matanza Cuba he said II have seen many
the close Quesada
Medicine
pany, Washington, D. C., Senior Quesada
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

He who can take no interest in
what is small, will take false interest
In what is great.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Most women are generous to a fault
If 1t isn't one of their husbands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

DON'T FORGET
A large 2oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only
cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

An inch of rainfall is equal to IA,
100000 gallons per square mile.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28

Idle minds are scandle incubators.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
One to Him.

Mrs. Henpeque-So you did an act
Of charity to commemorate the TWEEN
tieth anniversary of our wedding?
Mr.. Henpeque-Yes, l refuse raise
of salary to one of my clerks who
wanted to get married.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
Truth and Influence.

speak the truth-his famous medicine
and have thousands Of truthful test
for which they are recommended.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-04-28
True Speaking.
make public his formula.
Valuable Trade
Secrets.

they are taking when til
and illnesses peculiarly
the right proportion to I
of alcohol.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
A Ten to One Chance

The Herald makes the prediction
that Charles III. Burke will not be re-
turned to congress from this state next
year.-Armour Herald.
The Huronite would like to wager
about ten to one, in any amount to
meet the wishes our esteemed friends
of the Armour Herald, that if Mr.. Burke
wants to go back to congress he will go.
With all due respect to the balance of
the congressional delegations; without
any desire to detract from the honor of
any man ever representing South
Dakota in either branch of congress the
claim is here made that Mr.. Burke is the
equal Of any. That he makes thoro-
ly useful and practical member OF con-
gress, that he does for the and for
his constituents all that anyone could.
Always alert, always at work, always
doing something, the state would be the
loser by retiring him from congress.
Fortunately there is no desire on the
part of his party to do any such thing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03

ance of the S35, 600 appropriat ed,
of ST, 1922: Fl file Sioux Fails
Press, as chief kicker, merely
mentions this fact, with no word
of commentator, though it is
probable, if the outfit the Press
wants to see get in power in the
state should do such thing il
would call for columns Of praise
upon the part of Editor Bowen.
such is politics as the Press con
strues it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03

1 & i + s
|of Immediately remedyine what :
ever remains of the evil of rebates
and determinations. s'The extra
session, it is affirmed, will be
requested to pass anti-rebate leg's-
lalion, stringent enough to meet
the conditions brought to light IN
the investigation conducted before
the interstate commerce commls-
sion last spring. - This is more
to the point, and will strike every
body right. There seems to be
no crying need just now fol any
radical change in The rates as they
exist, especially IN the west,
There is certainly i, strong need
for the adjustment of the rebate
system, private car monopolles,
and adj such things, which gives
one shipper an advantage over
another. If congress can 90 after
these evils and let rate legislation
alone it will please South Dakota,
at least.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
WHERE DO THEY sTAND2

Our article Of Il couple OF weeks
ago ;lnent the attitude of South
Dakota's senators and congress
men on the railroad rate question
appears to have given the Pierre
Free Press IL severe pain, as evil
dencel by column editorial in
the last issue of that paper be-
wailing the alleged misrepreSen-
lntion OF the congressional delega
ton from this state. The Free
Press does not assume to say
whether our senators and con
gresstnen are in favor OF on op-
posed to President Roosevelt's
policy with reference To r.llroad
rates, but harps on the fact that
the congressman voted for the
sch-Townsend bill in the house
ut the last session. IL does not
decay the report that Congressman
Burke is now talking against the
measure which he did not have
the moral courage to vote against
in the house, nor does it pretend
to have any assurance from any
member Of the delegation that he
Is in favor of the presidents
policy, and hence we do not see
how we can we'll say anything to
soothe it. We can only ieiterate
our previous question, sslf South
Dakota's senators and congress
men are in accord with the presi-
dent on the rate question why
don't they say so! To which we
would add: Does the Free Press
know that they are If so, how
does it know it!---Dell Rapids
Tribune.
In answer to the last two qnes-
tons in the above we wish to
again call Bro. Nisbet's attention
to page 2116 and 2117 of the
Congressional Record, which con-
Iains parts Of the official record
Of the proceedings of the house
for February s, 1905. These
two pages are covered by u speech
made by Mr. Burke, in which he
stated that as u member of the
Interstate commerce committee
he had helped prepare the rail
road rate bill favored by the
president, had voted for it ia the
committee, and advocated it's pas
sage on the floor Of the house.
What more conclusive answer
could be asked than thisl We
have shown the Tribune. and hope
sit will be honest enough to print
this statement. Will it be honest!
We don't believe it OF any other
paper in the state Of PettigreW
affiliations knows the meaning OF
The word honesty. 1t is beyond
their conception.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
South Dakota Senators in Accord with
President Roosevelt.


President Roosevelt.
While it is natural that there should
be no politics in South Dakota this year
some people will not have it so. Those
who feel they are "out in the coid' are ell
deavoring to raise an issue or create
prestige for the future use. S1me news
papers are singing out all sorts OF in.
situations about Senator's Gamble and
kittredge being opposed to President
Roosevelt upon the railroad rate pro-
position. South Dakota congressman
voted for the rate bill and we believe
the senators will do the right thing for
for people when the matter comes be
fore the upper house just put it down
that the party Tor neWspaper) who says
Kittredge and Gamble are opposed to
Roosevelt IN railroad legislation does
not know or care anything about the
| fact but wants to prejudice you or some
body else against the two senators and
the republicans of the state who are be-
hind them in politics. DON'T be hood
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Reasonable Request.

Judge-Have you anything to say
before pass sentence upon you?
Bank Wreckar-Yes. Don't the rules
allow you to take out time from my
sentence equal to the length of that
miserable speech my lawyer made?-
Cleveland Leader.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Teachers, Examination.

The regular semi-annual examina-
ion for teachers state and grade GER
tiiicates will be held at the Central
School building IN Pierre, August 18th
and 18th, beginning promptly at $50
d. m.
Applicants will please bring tablets
pens, etc. Ida T.. Hatch,
County uperintendent
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1905-08-03
Simple.

She-Miss Stiffy had always vowed
she would never marry How did she
happen to change her mind? He
Why, some one proposed Free
Press.