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The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

The public debt of the United States
Nov. /. less cash in the treasury.
amounted to $1.002, 2,646,125-fgures
that would have made the father of
his country worry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Times indeed have changed wher
the autocracy issues manifestoes hum
bly, asking the common people if they
will please be good.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

]. Pierpont Morgan handed $4,000
to the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hart
ford. Conn, and thought no more
about It,
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Mark Twain will be 70 years old on
the 30th of this month. He regards it
as joke, but does not go SO far as
to insist that 1t is good one.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

1t is fitting that Boston man
should be appointed public printer
Boston has been a great center of the
printing industry ever since the days
of Franklin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

George Bernard Shaw neither
shaves nor wears n collar. Some day
he may attempt to start a new relig-
ious sect.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

1t is said that Charles Dana Gibson
has discovered new type of girl.
Many man has thought that in the
eventful past. only to discover, after
p while, that 1t was only new phase
OF the old variety.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

BY discharging from government po-
sitions few grand dukes, the czar
evinces very fair notion of the duties
OF housecleaning.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

One of the philosophers says this
country is much in need of men who
will put character above wealth. This
moralist should study the United
States senate and take a more hope
full view.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

A New York broker who hastily
wrote" Tor 100000 is now rejecting
at leisure in jail. charged with forg-
cry.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

A woman in Connecticut looked un-
der her bed for ten long years before
she found man there. And then
she had him arrested!
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Somebody says that the turkey. not
the eagle, ought to be Americas ma
tional bird. The turkey would GER
tainly go better with Americas ma
tional flower. the toddy blossoms.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

The story that the tenor Caruso has
l., his wardrobe 1000 fancy waistcoats
must make Tim Woodruff wonder
whether life is really worth living,
after all.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

In Russia whins are used to subdue
the populace. What would happen if
n platoon of policemen should attempt
to whip crowd of American citizens
is painful to contemplate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

The per capita circulation in the
United States now is $31.69, but Mr..
Rockefeller has. considerably more
than that.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

A cat that was once one of King
Edwards pets has passed his 11th
birthday anniversary in Philadelphia.
King Edward never did neglect the
kitty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Perhaps J. p. Morgan meant to abate
a nuisance by buying that very old
Iiano for $500.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Edison says. I'VE sleep too much" /"
Tho I'VE" he speaks of are not
named.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30
eransers Coming to Colorado.

Atlantic City. N. J.-At Thursdays
session of the National Grange Patrons
of Husbandry it was decided to hold
the next annual convention at Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

That Seattle fiance who insisted ur
ON an examination of his loved one
lungs must have been married before
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30
Ebert County Tribune
). E Pope. EdIssr snd Publisher.
nLBpRr. COLORADO.

Eggs are going higher. The possi-
bfiity OF ham and eggs" famine IL
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

People who are planning to swear
on Jan. l VIII find 1t good plan to
practice just a little now.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Nearby" eggs 55 cents dozen.
Are any Of your hens beginning to say
"Cutter-caw-caw."
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Mrs. Russell Sage. in the North
American Review article. is particu-
larry down on bridge"
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30

Education has been so nIhilIstic in
Russia that great difaculty is had in
getting rid Of It.
The Elbert County tribune., 1905-11-30
Mrs. England Resigns.

Denver.-On Monday Governor Nc
Donald was handed the following res
ignation from Mrs. Rebecca e. Eng
land, secretary of the board of the con
troll of the State Industrial School for
Girls:
Dear Governor-Becanse of the un-
just interference by those of whom we
might expect better things. and which
handicaps us in the good we hoped to
accomplish, l deem it but honorable
and due my co-workers. to tender you
my resignation as secretary and mem
ber of the boar OF control of the State
Industrial School for Girls. TO take eff.
feet as sooN as my successor can be
installed.
"REBECCA L. ENGLAND,
Secretary =
The resignation OF Mrs. England
was not unexpected, and it is possible
it may be followed by the resignation
of President r. j. Donnen. The dis
satisfaction in the board of control
arises. according to it's members from
the interest taken in the institution
by the committee of thirteen club
women
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
UNION HALL DOTS.

Cotton crop badly overfowed
east of Bogue Chitto Mondaymorn
ing. Cotton crop three weeks be.
hind and corn crop almost tee-totaI
failure. Gen. Green, with his
command, is in possession Of the
fort. But if lie wants to hold it,
let him hold it.
Miss Myra Smith, who return
ed from the Clinton Normal Sat
urday, is now stricken with ty-
phoid fever. Otherwise the
health of the neighborhood is
good.
Bro. Scarborough preached a
Morgan RATHER at his last appoint
ment. A. Maxwell makes a good
superintendent of the Sunday
school.
Union Hall Sunday school is to
have a picnic on the 21st. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
Bro. Parsons and Rev. j. A.
Scarborough will be held down
by the editor of The Leader.
The Oldest man will speak first.
Rev. R. H. Purser and the editor
and his excellent lady are espec-
tally invited to attend. 1t will be
a great day for good people.
@ 3
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

Will Adams is detained from
his post at Prices Drug Store by
illness.
On next Sabbath at II a. m.
DR.. w. G. Black, of Brookhayen,
and Rev. D. E. Kelly, of Pearl
haven, will exchange pulpits.
We are sure our people will be
pleased to hear Mr.. Kelly, who
has only lately become known to
our people.
DR.. G. II. Trotter, who is we'll
remembered as resident at Nor
field a few years ago and who has
been taking The Leader ever since
writes: Il enclose you check for
$500 to cover my subscription.
You have the best county paper
! ever saw" We appreciate APP
probation from our subscribers.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
Charter Of Incorporation Of the Mis-
sippi Fruit and Mercantile Co.

The purposes for which this corporation is
created are as follows, viz:
1. The import ng, exporting, buying, selling,
vending, wholesale and retail dealing in all
kinds of tropical fruits, goods. wares and meF-
chandise and personal property of every char
acter, and the carrying on a wholesale and re-
. tail mercantile, fruit and produce business:
also the borrowing and loaning OF money.
2, The owning, buying, selling and dealing in
land and timber whenever deemed necessary
to the interest Of this corporation.
g. The owning and operating such farming
and horticultural industries, and live stock
raising as may be deemed necessary TO the
wholesale and retail interests Of this corpora
4. The owning and operating manufacturing
Industries and enterprises necessary to the
mercantile interests and fruit and produce bus
The persons who are interested ID this cor
poFatiOn and who are instrumental in It's fOun-
dation are as follows: HI. G. MILLS, j. w EAST,
C. Il. GRAFTON and such other persons as may
hereafter be associated with them.
The name of this corporation shall be, MISS s.
sIPPI Fruit AND MERCANTILE Co.
The powers to be exercised by this corpora
ton are those aefined and specified in Chapter
Is of the Annotated Code of the State of Mis-
sissippi, A. d. 1882, and specially those sel out
amendments to said Chapter necessary
and proper to carry out the purposes Of this
corporation The period for which this cOrpor-
approval of this charter Of incorporation.
1he Capital Stock of this corporation shan pc
not less than the sum o. f Nlns , man " Fen
Thousand (SIe. 900. 00) with thepoweF to diminish
on increase the same within said sums; and
subscriptions for stock shall be paid for IN
money or labor done Tor In good faith promised
to be done) or money and properly actuaiy 70
ceiYed.
The domicIle Of this corporation shall be IA
the City of Br0okhaTen with the power 20 es'
tablish branch stores at any point OF polsts
within the State of Mississippi.
The officers Of this corporation shall pc 9
President a Yice-President, Secretary an0
Treasurer.
The first meeting Of the persons 10 Interest
of this corporation shall be held in the city q
Brookhayen, Mississippi, upon August ioth
should not be meeting upon said date, then
the first meeting Of persons III interest Of THIS
the reoiifemenfs Of Section s36 Of the Ammo
tated Code Of the State Of Mississippi, 4, p
1892
Done this July y. 1905.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
The dance given by Company
Fl at the Armory last night was
we'll attended and much enjoyed.
The military boys expect to give
one of these dances every Tues
day night. Silks band furnished
good music for the occasion.
The doors of Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Newton's handsome new home
were thrown open to a few invlt.
ed guests on Monday evening, in
honor of Mrs. Newton's sister,
Mrs. Joe Wolfe, of Crystal
Springs. Euchre was the diver
sion of the evening.
A neighborhood club has been
formed with members as follows:
Misses Carrie Cassidy, Eva Kohl
man, Carrie Terry, Virgie Mar
shall, Claire Byrne and Messrs.
McMahan, Drane, Schumann, w.
Davis, H. Cassidy, N. KohIman
and Conant. The motto just for
Fun difuses a pervasiVe odoI
of summer neoks and babbIing
brooks, ice cream and things,
with smiles land rings, perhaps.
The Literary and Musical Club
gave its initiatory program on
Tuesday afternoon in the parlors
of Hotel Inez. Faust was the
theme of the occasion. The mum
bers were as follows: Life Of
Goethe, Mrs. Parsons; Life Of
Gounod, Miss KohIman; Sketch
of Faust and original legend, Miss
Ragsdale; (by special request
Jewel song, Mrs. Greenwood:
Reading, The Dungeon Scene,
Miss Ragsdale; General Discus
sion. Next meeting will be held
with Mrs. Eugene Bee, July 25th.
On next Wednesday afternoon
at I O'Clock, Miss Lula Mason,
one of our county's most excellent
and worthy young ladies, will be
married to Mr.. j. w. Champlin,
of New Orleans, at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. G. Mason. On account of the
recent bereavement in the family
the wedding which had promised
to be notable for its large gather
ing of guests, will be a private
affair. The BRIDE to-be is knowr
throughout our city and vicinity
and many are the good wishes
shat go out to her as she sets sal
on the sea of life with her accept
ed lover.
A half dozen boys Of the frying
size came near getting into serious
trouble few days ago by tres
passing on Pink Mason's water
melon patch in the Union Hal
neighborhood. Mr.. Mason made
affidavit against them before JUS
tice Hoffman, and they we're in 3
fair way to be rounded up il
court on the strongest kind b
leyidence when he agreed to with
draw his affidavit on the condition
that The boys or their parents pay
| THE damages, which he estimate6
at SIS, or $3.50 per boy. Thi'
was gladly accepted as the neares
way out of the scrape and til,
matter was settled on this basis
Boys, lei this be a lasting lessor
to you, and never take anothel
step in the direction of Iawless
ness.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
Death Of Rev. f. NJ. Keen.

Rev. F. M. McKeen takes NOR
phine and dies at Fort Smith,
Ark, refusing to take medicine
to save his life, and leaving let
tiers to the public, his wife and
mother. Mr.. Keen was for more
than year pastor of the Metho-
dist church at Magnolia, and was
chaplain of the regiment of which
Col. Govan was the commanding
officer. He gave no reason for
his act in any of his letters. but it
was known to all his family that
his mind was failing fast, and in
sanity is given as the cause. He
was very popular in Pike county
and was well liked by all who
knew him. McComb Enterprise.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
ROUND TRIP EXCURSION
RATES VIA
Illinois Central r. r.

Chautauqua Lake, N. Y, $1,000.
Tickets on sale July 9Th, and July 27th Tickets
sold July 9th are good to return August Sth.
Tickets sold July 9th good to return Aug. 29th.
Lookout Mountain, Tenn, $I6.95.
Tickets on sale June 1st to Sept. sOth, good to
return 60 days from date of sale.
Pacific Coast Excursion to Portland, Sc
attic, Tacoma, EVerette, BeIliognom,
Victoria, Vancouver, San Francisco
Los Angeles, San Diego.
All during June, July, August and September,
we have very low rates to the above points
tickets limited to 80 days from date of sale.
Summer Tourist Rates Now ON Sale to
Dawson. Ky. Cerulean Springs, KY. Critten-
den Springs, KY, Grayson Springs. KY, also
to Castallian Spring. Browns Wells, Coopers
Wells and Way, Miss,
Beginning june /, summer tourist rate to all
summer and health resorts will be on sale, good
to return October 31St
FOR fun particulars, regarding the above rates,
or TO any resort address tue undersigned for all
information.
w. N CHEVY,
j. HUNTER JONES.
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Jackson, Miss. :
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

w. E. Price went up to Jack
son yesterday.
Hon. Thos. Brady, Jr., has
been in Ora several days.
Willie Harris dropped in from
Monticello today to see his broth
er, c. N.
Misses Fannie Mikell and Lau-
ma Strother went up to Jackson
Monday.
The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Cope is a little sufferer
from illness.
The pretty little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Pigot Lea has been
i'll this week.
Miss Bertha Crawford is added
to the efficient corps of clerks at
A. G. Seavey & Sons.
Some of our county neighbors
tell of fires built for comfort dur
ing the recent cool evenings.
w. G. Calender, late OF The
Leader office, has been elected
principal Of the Oak Grove school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bee and
children left for Alllson's Wells
Monday to be gone couple of
weeks.
Mr.. N. M. Nevis, of Casey
vile, was in to see us last Friday.
His faithful adherence to The
Leader is greatly appreciated.
Ten-cent cotton is rolling in
quite freely now. The staple is
going at from 1880 to 1890 in
the Brookhaven market today.
Mrs. R. H. Purser went up to
Hazlehurst yesterday on a visit.
Mr.. Purser followed today and
both are expected back this after
noon.
Chas. Elder came up Sunday
night for a visit with the home
folks. We regret to hear that
Charities health has been bad re-
Gently.
Rev. r. HI. Purser had an APP
preciative congregation Sunday
morning to hear his sermon on
The Ideal Church. = It was a
fine effort.
Mr.. M. D. McGrath is at Cas-
Italian Springs this week and is a
conspicuous figure at the Chess
tournament. We hope to see him.
bear away the trophy.
DR.. Butler, Of Monticello. pass
ed through our city this morning
on his way to jackson to place his
little daughter in the care Of an
Eocculist. The Doctor reports well
of his town and people.
One Of our rosebud young men,
who didn't want to get his name
in The Leader, 4 had to lean up
against the Iamp-post (hicl) to
say SO. Why he thought he de-
served honorable mention, Z we
don't know.
WANTEDA laundry IN
RroolsLavnn. Our MonpoIan
friends are overloaded, and the
washIadies' are so 'perticuler''
about who they washes" for, that
the clothes-bag hangs heavy in
many homes.
Rev. 7. 7. Martin, the Evan
geIist, is now engaged in a meet
/ ing at Silver Creek. DR.. Butler,
Iof Monticello, reports that the
people have gone wiIdv over his
preaching in those parts and are
| Hooking to hear him.
Constable Blue was summoned
| to HazIehurst yesterday to serve
as 4 witness III the case of Walter
Burnett, Che negro horsethief,
whom Constable Blue arrested in
| thus county few weeks ago in
possession Of a stolen horse. The
negro plead guilty. the case
against him was SO plain.
DR.. w. q. Lowrey, president Of
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

New Orleans and Northeastern Ry.
Alabama and vicksburg RY.
vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific RY.
Most direct route to Texas
and all points west. Solid vesti-
bule trains, dining cars, elegant
Pullman sleepers
Twelve hours quickest time
to points in North Texas, fifteen
hours quickest time to points in.
South Texas, Choice Of routes
through New Orleans or Shreye-
port.
For detailed information ap-
ply to,
5no. w. Woody
Tray Pass. Agent,
Meridian, Miss.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
TOWN AND COUNTY.

/ AZ AHASAhS5 NAA0s SONuCns
The best drinks and most polite
service at "Grafton's."
Miss Mary Gotten is spending
the week in New Orleans.
The East Union Lumber Yard
sell Red Cypress shingles; they
lare the best.
Miss Hattie Hays, Of Halle
hurst, is the guest Of Misses Ruth
and Nora Penn.
Perkins Furniture Co. furnish
your home on easy weekly OF
monthly payments.
Residence for Rent-On Chick
asaw street near court house.
Apply to A. Hurst.
Prof. Allen, the new principal
of the High School at Auburn,
was a visitor yesterday.
Drink 'Brookhaven's Extra
the new and very popular drink
served at "Grafton's' only.
Mrs. Lula Ward, of Moreton,
Wentworth Co., is spending her
vacation in the Crescent City.
Ice Cold Vichy'' the drink
that's making our fountain IA
nous. G. E. Grafton Drug Go.
Mrs. Edgar Green and children
have returned from visit with
relatives at Summit and McComb.
We can serve you better now
than ever before, give US your
patronage. g. E. Grafton Drug
Go.
Do not buy an Organ until you
see the Crown" Sold on easy
payments by Perkins Furniture
Large lot of Lace Curtains,
Rugs, and Mosquito Bars and
Frames at Perkins Furniture
Store.
Miss Mona Ball, an attractive
young lady from Laurel, is the
guest of her relative, Mrs. Homer
Guess.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vaughn left
Monday for a ten days visit to
Mr.. Vaughn's relatives in Yazoo
county.
C. NJ. Furlow left today for the
Crystal Springs Chautauqua. We
wish this estimable young man a
delightful soiourn.
Among the Brookhaven people
that went to New Orleans on the
excursion yesterday were Messrs.
@. E. and 6. w. King.
Mesdames Vince and Goss, OF
Bogue Chitto, spent Monday in
Brookhaven. and were guests oil
Mrs. VIM. Turnbough.
Try a package of "HuyIer's @.
F. Molasses Candy Very de
Iicious. Only 10 cents per pack
age at "Grafton'sn only.
Mrs. Howard r. Pickens AND
Howard, Jr., from Temple, Tex.
as, arrived Sunday for a visit tc
Mr.. B. r. Dunn and family.
A full line OF California fresh
fruits just received by Mills &
East Co. Ring up III and lei
them tell you what they have.
A consignment Of Californis
/ Garden HuckIeberries just receiv.
ed by Mills & East Co. Fine fol
pies, jeIlies and jams. Try them
You can buy genuine Improved
Singer or Wheeler and Wilson
machines at Perkins Furniture
Company for $25; agents price
1855.
| Submit your estimates to tht
East Union Lumber Yald befor,
buying lumber, shingles or build
ing material. Will save yol
money
Dixie Side Harrow and Guilt
vator---sThe grass killer" fol
te1 9E ~ r. p Da~lxse,es Egn,d.x. :, :,
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

Many a volunteer country
choir makes more music in Heav-
en- than a $1,000 city quartette.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12
Tires Sci Cold Or ShFunk.

now have an imptoFod machinG al my SHOP
next 90 kefls livery stable. where CAN set
tires cold 81 shrink them. MY price WIN lo26
cents per tire lin July al After that date 30
cents per tire Will be charged
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

DIR. and Mrs. John H. johnson
visited Cold Springs yesterday.
DR.. johnson is attending the little
child of Mr.. E. H. EasterIing,
who is seriously affected and Wis
its each day in that vicinity.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

Mr. n. I. Tull will entertain
his Sunday School class tonight at
the home Of Circuit Clerk S. P.
Oliver, whose daughter, Miss Jo-
sic, is a member of the class. a
delightful evening is anticipated.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

The doors of Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Newton's handsome new home
were thrown open to a few invlt-
ed guests on Monday evening, in
honor of Mrs. Newton's sister,
Mrs. Joe Wolfe, of Crystal
Springs. Euchre was the diver
sion of the evening.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

The dance given by Company
Fl at the Armory last night was
we'll attended and much enjoyed.
The military boys expect to give
one of these dances every Tues
day night. Silks band furnished
good music for the occasion.
The leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1895-1905, 1905-07-12

Little Juanita Forshag, aged 2
years, captured the dozen photos
offered by Mr.. Layton for the
prettiest baby at the 4th of July
picnic. The little one is indeed a
very attractive child.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-05-21

tic asylum For If YOU viii believe me- the creatures in
the road had caught on to the back Of the carriage and
bowling, d" Give ride, Jenny, that's a good
fellow, Give US ride and well give you chaw of to-
bacco!"
Jones explained to me there hotel in the
neighborhood and that should be obliged spend
least night in the sanarium.
A good supper sir. and a nights will put you
into better humor. sir put in the Grver. Impudent
rascal could have choked him with pleasure.
There being out Of it. resolved To on but
told Jones spot that he uupack. the
driver said sharply that he might Doe hand for the
hrst in the morning The fellow actually laughed in
my face. Mebbe youn change yer mind sir, after
you've doctor" he said. There's Dr. Heniup
the steps wditin' to ye."
In the half darkness I what appeared be a
house Of size surrounded by lawns and shrubber
l particularly dislike trees and shrubs. they harbor
dampness,
Mr. Peter Small believe" said the man pointed
out as Dr. Hemlup nd Miss Artula Noble and-ah yes
I your telegram, Isaac Schcuck. l
lappy receive YOU under my roof
&C. 1 the Schenck,' said dryly, but
before receive under roof should like to ask
what sort Of an establishment you call this? For at
that instant tall man in spectacles darted out Of the
front door pursued by a plump old lady with her cap
awry. The two shrekug With laughter. ana dis
appeared behind the house in a twinkling
'' There is surely Of mistake" I continued,
raising my voice. am not i'm need of treatment for in
sanity l looked sharply into the wide hall l spoke.
where as l live l two respectable looking
elderly playing marbles their
turned resolutely round and called my servant l
will not remain in this place single hour said firmly
addressing the doctor; and I shall Immediately
report you the police sir Every word your ad-
vertisement liza damnabe lia sir you shall
suffer for il name is Schenck"' The woman
the parrot whimperng dismaIIy by time
the fat had begun to sputter like overcharged
seltzer bottle
Dr. Homiup smiled and laid his hand upon my arm.
My dear sir he said gently you have even
stepped inside the door my house yet Do the
favor TO precede me. All. yes
Curiosity, if nothing more, had imptlled 10 step
into the hall The doctor threw door to the left;
looked in; there a blazing fire a small table
neatly service appetizng odor Of
fried chicken
There will not be a penny Of charge for supper and
a nights lodging the doctor saying l glanced
and beheld the elderly
appearing down corridor charge Of a white capped
maid.
Where is Jones'" I asked sharply / won't be LETT
here alone-uot a minute"
Again the doctor touched lightly shoulder