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The leader., 1905-01-11

that Notwithstanding The unfavor-
able conditions and circumstances
confronting the late management
and manager that the county con-
|vict farm, instead Of being q dis
Imal failure and dead expense to
| the county, it is marked success.
TO be sure, it has not been famous
last year as a financial success, be-
cause Of the decline in the price
of cotton, but when taking into
consideration the saving to the
county Of from ST. 500 to 81 700
| Id the way Of county prisoners,
who, heretofore, were confined IN
the county jail and fed by the tax
payers of the county at an annual
EactuaI cost Of ST $50, on the basis
Iof 80 cents per day, or SO per
month, taking Is convicts or pris-
Oners as an average, we believe
we can unhesitatingly pronounce
the management of the county
convict and poor farm a remarka-
bly, fine financial success, as the
following figures viii. I.show.
The farmscost .the. county, wher
purchased, the sum of So, 900, ane
Continued on srd page.
The leader., 1905-01-11
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF REGULAR
JANUARY TERM. A. D. 1905.
FIRST DAY.
The State of Mississippi,
~
Lincoln County.

Lincoln County.
Be it remembered that at a reg
ular meeting of the Board of SUI
peryisors Of the county and State
aforesaid, begun and held on the
first Monday in January, A. d.
1905, at the Chancery Clerk s
office in the court house in the
city of Brookhaven, the time and
place fixed for the holding of said
court by law, there were present
the Hon. z. P. Jones, president; !;
j. G. Bryant, G. nj. Brister and
John Walker, members, R. G..
Applewhite, sheriff; R. w. Nc
Nair, clerk. The following pro-
ceedings were had and done, to-
wit:
Bridge Notice. The clerk of
this Board is authorized to adver-
tise for bids for building a bridge
across ,Dickerson creek on the old
Holmesville road, the bridge to
be let out at the February meet
ing of the Board.
The contract for building a
bridge across the east prong of
Topisaw creek at Barney Lewis
place was this day awarded to w.
B. Allen at and for the sum of
$130, with j. F. Smith and Geo.
Smith as his sureties on his bond;
said bridge to be built and kept
in good repair for the term Of FIVE
years from completion Of same.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
P. S. Cameron, 55 gallons mo-
lasses for county farm, $23.75.
Lee Maxwell, repairing bridge,
81.
Geo. Bowsky, 2 suits under
wear, / barrel fou1 for county
farm, $3.50.
Max Priebatsch, merchandise as
per bill county farm; gun and
blankets, $53.52; merchandise,
$3.50, total $110.32.
R. G. Applewhite, care of court
house December, 1904, SO.
Z. B. Price, clerk November
election one day, ST..
R. G. Applewhite, sheriff, re-
moving prisoner, summoning ju-
ry, empanelling grand jury, $S5.
R. G. Applewhite, services
where State failed in prosecution
and summoning special venire,.
$3.50.
R. G. Applewhite and deputies,
December term, 1904, 5000.
S. P. Oliver, circuit clerk, SER
vices self and deputy, Dec. term,
1904, Sill.
S. T. Oliver. services not pro-
Vided for and drawing jury and
special yenire, $50.
S. P. Oliver, criminal cases
where State fails and stationery
and postage, SIS.
N. S. Cruise, stenographer, Dec.
term circuit court, 1904, $3.50.
The leader., 1905-01-11
THIRD DAY.

Wednesday morning, Jan, 4, J,
the Board met pursuant to ad-
journment, present same as yes
terday.
Road Order. It is ordered by
the Board that the petition Of
John w. White and fourteen 9TH
ers for a public road leading from
Malcum postoffice, north one and
one half miles and connecting
with BrookhaVen and Smith ferry
road be granted, with the express
understanding that the said peti-
toners are to lay out said road
and work and keep the same in
the condition of the second class.
roads until the expiration Of the
term of the present contractors.
And ii is further ordered that j
w. White and Thomas Rutledge
be appointed commissioners to lay
out said road.
In the matter Of, the application Of
w. Z. Buie for loan of $506. ]
65 of the 18th section school
fund.
This cause coming on to be
heard on the application of w. T..
fBuie for a loan of S506. 65 Of the
10Th section school fund Of the
money now on hand in the county
treasury, for a term Of FIVE years
at the rate Of ten per cent per an
mum from Jan. 10, 1905, and the
same having been considered and
lit appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Board that the security offer
ed of the said money is fully am
pie and the title to the land is
perfect; it is therefore ordered
/ BY the Board that said loan be
made and the clerk be directed to
execute the loan when the deed in
TRUST is properly signed and filed
| for record.
1t is ordered BY the Board that
| Rev. Lee Hutchins, a colored du-
/ lIy ordained minister Of the Cos
pei, be and be hereby is appoint
led chaplain for the colored in
lmates Of the county convict and
poor farm for the year 1905.
It is ordered by the Board that
| the report of .. O. Miller be re-
ceiyed and spread upon the min
f1fes of the Board.
The leader., 1905-01-11
SECOND DAY.

tuesday morning, Jan. :, the
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, present same as yesterday.
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.
j. 7. Grant, merchandise as
per bill on file, $3.50.
Moreton, Wentworth CO., mer-
chandise for court house as per
bill, small pox patients, $104. 25.
j. G. Osborn, conseryator Of
the peace, $25.
r. G. Applewhite, cost Of pris-
oners sent TO farm, $34.60.
S. P. Oliver, same, S15.S5.
G. Fl. Penn, 2 spurs and iron
ing prisoner Willie Wall, $3.50.
j, E. Sasser, meat for prison
ers, $3. 20.
Ordered that the Board do now
adjourn until tomorrow morning
at 8 O'Clock.
Z.P. JONES, Pres.
The leader., 1905-01-11
proverbs

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the.
churn, is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to-
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not.
gain strength and flesh We
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
It is like the penny in the
milk because # works and
because there IS something
astonishing about It.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
a milk Of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to It naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
The leader., 1905-01-11
GOOD ADVICE

is TO put your money where it win
do You the most good. There are
no better facilities than those Of
fered BY the Bank Of Brookhaven
of Q financial standing Of unques.
tioned integrity, liberal and just
dealings with depositors has made
it popular. The best Xmas gift for
yourself or others is an account
opened.
BANK OF BROOKIiAyEN,
Br0okhaven, Miss.
The leader., 1905-01-11
THE uNEouALLED BEAuTIFlEp

A FEW applications viii remove tan or sal
IN lowness and restore the beauty OF youth.
SATINOl4A Is new discovery, guaranteed,
les, Pimples, Liver Spots, Black Heads, Tan,
DiscolOrations and Dishguring Eruptions. Or
dinary cases In 10 days, the worst In 20 days.
After these defects are removed the skin will
be soft, clear healthy and beautiful. Price SO
cents at drug stores or by mail. Thousands Of
ladies' testify to the merits of SatinOla,
Mrs. Eta Brown Writes.-St. Louis. Mo- June
80 1904. II have been using your SatinOla,
Egyptian Cream, Soap and Nadine Face Pow
der and like them all very much. This Is the
first summer since childhood that have been
without fTeckles. am "a years old and have
better complexion now than when girl.n
NATIONAL TOILET CO., PARIS, TENN.
Sold in Brookhaven by Price Drug Co., @. e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

thanks for the sympathy manifested toward him but said he had no resent ment over the result of the war. He was glad to return to his farm near Bioemfontein, which was one of the few not burned under General kitcn- ener's regime, but 1t had been devas- tated and all the live stock had oeen communicated.
 When a representative of the Asso- ciated Press asked Judge Steyn con cernipx the reports of another uprisy ing of the Boers. the former President answered:
 we have given our parole to the British government, and as men of honor we shall keep 1t. look for ward to the time which I think is near, when South Africa will have re- newed prosperity with Englishmen and Boers working side by side"
 Judge steyn cited as evidence of his feeling the fact that he was leaving his son to be educated at Cambridge University and added:
 The Boers would be the first to help to put down an uprising of the blacks against the British"
 The former President is still partly paralyzed and has been under the treatment of a Paris specialist recent ly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
C. L. JONES BLEW OUT BRAINS;
 HAD CIRCULATED IN COTTON

sack close by which ordered that noth. ing be done until Albert Bayne (his cousin) returned to the store and read note which was left for him by MT. Jones. I read the note which also said that the revolver should go to Albert.
 "The body which sat nearly upright. presented a horrible sight. The brains had been blown out and oozed over his clothes. The explosion of the head as large as a hen egg"
 Mir. Mapes engaged MT. Jones in g business conversation about ten nlin- utes before he killed himself.
 There was nothing in his conduct or speech to betray anything unusual" said MT. Mapes. When he left me saw him go over to the desk on the first floor near the door to the cellar. He then must have written the note which he left in his. hat.
 At least the legible imprint of the note was afterwards seen on the pad on the desk.'
 Insured in New York Life. Unlike many suicides. Mir. Jones had provided well for his loved ones. In the New York Life Insurance Company he carried a policy for s10,0o0. good under all conditions. He also owned the home in which he lived.
 To Henry Bowdoin. his brother-in- law, he left a note, providing for the payment of policies for both his wife and mothers benefit The note was as follows:
 Dear Henry:
 T have instructed my wife in a letter left at home to give you a check for the amount due on February IS, as soon as her insurance is paid.
 T carry s10.ooo insurance in New York Life which will be paid promptly.
 T have a policy at home for mamma. Pearle will deliver same to her.
 With many thanks,
 Charley"
 Last night the body was removed to his late residence. The funeral arrange ments have not been completed. but will take place from the residence and Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church of which Mir. Jones was a mem Der.
 He was born thirty years ago twelve miles from Montgomery on a farm, but moved to the city early in life. For eleven years he waa employed by Joseph Manegold, candy manufacturer. by whom he was held in high esteem. Six months ago he went to work for Winter, Loeb & Co.,. as receiving clerk
 Sidney Winter of the firm said yes- terday that MT. Jones was a model em- ploye, always quiet and attentive to business. He wa absolutely straight in his accounts.
 He leaves q wife and one child and an aged mother.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

Batts's money fell on the ground Several women were standing near by and general scramble for the money ensued.
 When Robinson was arrested at his home. he admitted that he had SEQ of the money and told the officers where they could find it. He further said that he got the money from the women and had no intention of stealing ft
 When taken to the county jail yester- day afternoon by Deputy Sherifr & S. Belser. he stated that he did not fear conviction by the grand jury and was sure he would be released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
DEATH OF E. T. NEWTON.
He Was q Prosperous Farmer of But
 Ter County

Aer OOuntys
 Greenvill,e Jan. 21.-(Special l-- News was received here this mornins of the death of E. f. Newton, a pros- porous farmer living near Damascus Church. ten miles distant. He mad been i'll but few daSs. The funeral will take place tomorrow. MT. Newton was a veteran of the Civil War. He married a daughter oi the late Hon. A. McKe..ar. The wife and several sons aIli daughters, all married, survive him. The eldest daughter. who married pr. Robert E Smith, Is resident of this place. MT Newton was we'll known and had many relatives in the county
 Butler lost another staunch citizen In the death of Captain Robert Pow CTS, which occurred Thursday at his home heart Monterey. He also served in the civil strife. being made a can. tain and doing valiant service. He is survived by a wife and several daughters. Mrs. A. W. Metcalf of this place is a sister-ip-law of the de- ceased
 The grand opera. Tannhauser, at Montgomery was enjoyed by a num- Der from this place, among whom were Messrs. A. W. Metcalf, D. H. Rouse. Arthur Ezekel, F. W. Hodge, H. O.. Parker Gordon Parker. Mrs. D. M. Powell, Mrs. C. L. BeeIand. MIssea HeI- en Metcalf. Mary Parker and Fannie Beeland.
 Glasgow Stewart Is visiting his brother. Judge Jones Stewart. at Braidentown,l Fla.
 Miss Lille Dhu Kirkpatrick, is vis- iting relatives at Mobile.
 Mrs. Robert Crawford returned to Dothan yesterday after a short visit to relatives here.
 Three men and a boy who claim that they are missionaries of a new religion, The Modern Israelites. which has it's headquarters at Benton liar bor, Mich, have been fn town preach- ing on the streets for several days. They wear their hair and beard long and their individual appearance at tracts attention. They travel in a cov- cred wagon from place to place and besides preaching they distribute tracts and copies of paper published by Mary and Benjamin two of their sect who are heads of this unique de- nomination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
NEW YORK POLICE sHAKE-UP.
Inspector Titus VIII be Suspended
 Without Pay.


 New York. Jan. 21.-Police head quarters today was tho scene of hustle and excitement. Commissioner McAdoo announced the transfers of six cap- tains. The charges against Inspector Titus were completed and held ready for the commissioners signature.
 Commissioner McAdoo announced that Titus would be suspended without pay as soon as served with the papers in his case and that Inspector Schmit- berger who will return. to duty Monday would be assigned to the command of his own and Titus's inspection districts. Charges against Inspector Titus are substantially the same as those against Captain Tighe who was recently sus- pended. They allege wilful neglect of duty in several instances.
 More pool room men and gamblers went to police headquarters today and, it is. said, made confessions under the Bowling law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Auctions i'm Japan.

They have a queer way of holding auctions in Japan, and these affairs are entirely without use. TheS auctioneer puts up the object to be sold and asks for bids on 1t. Each bidder then writes his highest price on a bid and deposits it in a box. The box is open ed and the object given to the one who has offered the most for 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
A SALE OF sHoRTHoRNs.
Great Auction of Cattle at Stnrkviiie,
 BZisslsstppt.

Great Auction of Cattle at starfviile,
 BEisslsstppt.
 At Starkville, Miss, the site of the Agricultural and Mechanical College, on January 26 there will be great auction sale of registered shorthorn cattle.
 It is known that the shorthorn breed of cattle yield greater profits for feed consumed than any other kind. These profits come from milk, butter and beef
 The sale will be largely attended, 1t is predicted, and some farmers will go to Starksville from Montgomery and surrounding counties.
 The managers of the sale have sent out word that strangers desiring to save time go to Starksville with letters from home banks to facilitate settle merlts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Society and It's Vicious Members.

A school of humanitarian philoso- phers contends that criminals are the Jesuit of conditions not of their own making, and that therefore the gov- srnment should be 1enient in punish Fnent and share in the responsibility of all wrongs that are done. This might possibly be a plausible theory if it srara nrantieahla. But the times arc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Former President steyn Resolves to Re

Former President steyn Resolves to Re-
 turn to South Africa.
 Paris, Jan. 21.-Judge Steyn, former President of the Orange Free State. President, now the Orange river colony. has left Paris for South Africa. lie has become reconciled to the change in the condition and intends to reside on his farm in the Orange river colony.
 Fhe departure of Judge steyn was made the occasion for a gathering of Boer sympathizers at the northern railroad station. whence he started for Antwerp. Judge Steyn expressed his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
NEGRO HAD THE MONEY.
Ernest Robinson Bound Over for Grand
 Larceny.

Ernest Robinson, a negro. arrested at an early hour yesterday morning at his home in North Montgomery by Mounted Patrolmen Pendergrass and Avant on a warrant charging him with the larceny of s27 from Silas Batts, a negro was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond by Recorder Arlington yesterday afternoon.
 Batts and Robinson. who is employed as a switchman by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, had a diGculty and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

not yet ripe for such benevolent and altruistic practices. The first duty of society Is to give itself present pro- tection, and the best and quickest way to do this Is by wedding out and get ting rid of it's objectionable and vicious members
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
PAYING POLL TAKES SLOWLY. OnIy ssz Voters Have Thus For Quali-
 ffaG-

fled.
 When the office of Tax Collector c W. Halls closed yesterday afternoon Sys citizens of Montgomery County had paid their poll taxes.
 More poll taxes were paid today said Deputy Collector c. B. Teasley than for any single day thus far More than fifty men have paid today At least 2,500 citizens or the county must pay the tax before they are qualified to vote. It should be inn pressed on citizens of Montgomery that unless they pay their poll taxes they will not be qualified to vote in the forthcoming election for mayor"
 The opportunity to pay poll taxes is open utnil Feruary 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
GIRL FOUND MURDERED
BODY OF MISS BLooDwoRTH FOUND IN ALLEY.
Two Pistol Bullet Wounds in Head, and skull Had Been Crushed With . Stfck--No Clue to Slayer.

Decatur. Jan. 21.-(Special. )--Miss Belle Bloodworth was found murdered in an alley in New Decatur tonight. Two pistol wounds were in her head and her skull was crushed with stick The body had been dragged some dist ance. She was on her way from her fathers storehouse, leaving the store about 2 p. m.
 She was one of the most popular girls in town and all the city Is wrought up over the matter tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

The novel telephone of E. Rushmer. which has excited much interest in Berlin. consists essentially of . micro- phone transmitter with an electrclytie cell. having two hearing tubes. as re- ceiver. The cell is claimed to give great distinctness Co any speech trans- mitted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

IMPORTED DILL PICKLES.
 Genuine imported hills, per quart Ice. Fine Queen olives, pint, quart, or gallon. Fresh Crisp GsOtatO Chips.
 BROCK GROCERY co,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
NABOB PAN CAKE FLOUR.

Makes deliciOus cakes or gems Ready for use, large packages, 1Oe' Pare Georgia Cane Syrup, finest on earth, per gaIlons 60 cts
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR makes ysOre bread to the barrel, and makes 1t hife and sweetJ thRs good nutty flavor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
FOR RENT.

We offer for rent, the stores and offices on the ground floor of the New Exchange Hotel building, which, IS now in course of erection. The diagram of same can be seen at our respective offices.
 H. c. Davidson,
 Holt & Straus. Adv. Agents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

Special Monday and Tuesday, sHuy- Iers' delicious Cocoa, large boxes
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
stronEest Animal Force.

The stroke of a lions paw is the third strongest force in the animal world. The first is the blow of whales tall and the second is the kick of a giraffe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR. Mont cry citizens appreciate more than ever, judging by the big increase in de- mand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR makes more bread to the barrel, and makes 1t white and sweetD that good nutty flavor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
BACK TO OLD HOME.

ROLLER CHAMPION FLOUR for strength of body and mind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22
Cotton Goods.

36-inch woven dot Curtain Swiss ..... 10 10c Teazle Down, light striped Outings, SD
 cial prlce ..,.. ..............7 l-2 18c Near Silk Dress Linings :. ...... 1z 25c Black Percalines :. :. ........16 2s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-22

25c Heavy ribbed Vests, 3 for ....... 50 $1.00 Suit half wool Vest and Pants, suit 67 $I0O Extra size Cotton Vest and Pmts
 suit {. .... ......................67 .67
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-14
Provisions and Canned Meets.

Hams-l0 10 IA pounds. l3,c pc
poundi IA to 10 pounds, l3ic. Is TO q
pounds, lalci California ipicnicl. DC
cottage hams, eei shoulders. Dc; boiled
ham, 2lci boiled picnic ham, boncless
lbc.
Bacon Fancy breakfast, l5c pei
poundl standard breakfast, lGAc; choice
l5ci English breakfast, II 10 II pounds
laei peach bacon, l3c.
Sausage Portland ham, lsc per
poundi minced ham, Zoe; Summer, choice
dry, l7aci bologna, long, lic; weiuer.
warst, Sc; liver, Gci pork, DC; blood, Sc;
headcheesc, 6ci bologna sausage, link,
4lc.
Dry Salt Regular short clears,
e9c salt; l0sc smoked; clear backs, 9hc
salt, lOac smoked; clear bellies, IA TO II
pounds average, none salt. none smoked;
Oregon exports, 20 TO % pounds average
l0se salt. ll7c smoked.
Lard-Leaf lard, rendered;
Ticrces, nac; tubs, alci 50s, oIc; eos Zoe;
los, losci o., l0ic. Standard pure;
rierccs, SIC; tubs, 9lci Cos, 0lc; 2Os,
piei los, 9sc, 81. eac. Compound.
fierces, &c; tubs, Gici sos, Ole; los, 0ic.
Is, 6Ic,
Picked Goods-Pork, barrels, SIS;
$3.50; beef, barrels, $l2;
lalf. f.barrels, $3.50.
Canned Meats-Corned beef pound,
'er dozen, Sl.25; two pounds, $2.35; six
pounds, IS, Roast beef, pounds, $l25;
.wo pounds, none; six pounds, none
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-14
TIE ILLINOIS CENTRAL

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west to the east and south. Making
close connections Will trains OF all
transeontinental lines. passengers are
given their choice OF routes to Chicago,
Louisville. Memphis and New Orleans.
and through these points to the far
east.
Prospective travellers desiring intor-
nation as to the lowest rates and best
routes are invited to correspond with
the following representatives:
b. II. TRuMBULL, Commercial Agen,
1i2 Third ST.. Portland, ore.
]. C. LINDSEY, Tray. Passenger Agent
il2 Third ST.. Portland, ore.
PAUL B. THOMPSON, Pass'gr. Agent