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The leader., 1905-01-18

Mrs. Susie Pegram Hal return
ed from q visit 70 New Orleans.
Dr. E. A. Rowan, Of WesaoD,
was Brookhaxen visitor this
morning
Mayor Vernon and Marshal
O'Neal, Of Bogue Chitto, were
ii town this morning
Tho little son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Thos. Brady Is critically i'll 81
The Leader goes to press.
Rumor has il that two more
|tWo-story buildings are to 90 up
|in Brookhaven ii The next few
months
Dr.. Cooper IS having tie col.
lege campus plowed UP for new
spring grass and has set oui
young trees.
DR.. j. r. Walker has just Re.
turned from Sunnower City ii
the Delta, and will hereafter be
at his. Office to LOOK after the I'M
terests Of his patrons.
We are sorry to learn Of The
death of Dave Scott, which SAD
event occurred at bis home near
Hazlehurst last Wednesday night.
Mr.. Scott was the county con.
tractor last year. Wesson Enter
prise.
Friends Of the institution are
gratiiied to know that the Z. Nj.
g. A. is gaining ground surely,
If slowly, and is laying q strong
foundation for future building,
Brookhayen owes it to herself te
sustain and encourage the K M
C. IA.
One Of Che most original, unique
and attractive calendars of ths
season is that received at thiI
office from the Brookhaven Ics
Mfg. CO.; and There isn't /
woman ii it, 4 either. But there's
method and a lesson in it, will
speaking results.
DR.. j. T. Walker has returned
home after an absence of two
months on important business il
the Delta. This morning he wa.
mistaken by one of his freindl
for Congressman Frank McLain
TO whom, by the way, he bear
a striking resemblance.
The Leader reporter made al
effort to get in' a list of guests
of the Hotel Inez, but it was too
many for us. We congratulate
the management and hope will
increasing years, their patrons
may daily increase and multiply
until the handsome brick building
will rear further skyward ant
broaden with the growth and de
mands of this coming city.
The leader., 1905-01-18
TOPlSAM NOTES.

Sunday was the coolest day we
have had this winter.
Mr.. Will Daughdrill says in
spite of the low price of cotton,
he has just killed two fine hogs
and made us smile by inviting US
over. And we, like the good old
darkey, let the cotton go down,
long as dar is meat bilen in de pot.
One tattleE in a community is a
Gods plenty and some to spare.
Charley says those were plym-
outh rock duck eggs that Amos
purchased recently. Ask Char
ley about that bale of cotton and
OK bow he left at the compress.
We are glad to learn that our
friend, Mr. j. 4. Greer, Of
Brookhaven, is improving after
being confined to his bed for sew
eral days.
Mr.. Sidney Williams is plan
mag to build d commodious two
story dwelling on his farm near
Ruth. Sidney is a hustler, but
says he will never forget the price
Of 6stuIa horses.
Messrs. Tom Drumm0nds and
P. al. Reeves are planning to take
a trip to CoFington, La, on legal
business in the near future.
YopisaW school is nFo0reeeinO
The leader., 1905-01-18

-~+s ttA-ss ~ --tE+t
Our clever neiehbor John
kitchie, is not expecting Pfesi
dent Roosevelt to come South and
explain why be let cotton drop So
How Immediately after the good
people SO unanimously elected
him. Prosperity is not coming
Iin gobs, as was SO confidently
expected BIZ some people.
Cotton sold for 4 cents per
pound in Bogue Chitto last Tues
day. We bought one pound and
expect to hold It.
Mr.. Sam BoIian, formerly Of
Louisiana, has become a resident
lof our town, and becomes a part
lner with his brother Dan, in the
mercantile business. Several
young ladies have inquired if Mr..
Sam is married.
Several colored families, who
Irefuged to the Delta from the
white caps more than a year ago,
landed here with a fine lot Of corn
and other stuff and moved to their
old homes in West Lincoln last
Tuesday.
Bro. J. E. Byrd, State Sunday
School lecturer, under appoint
ment by the Baptist State Mission
Board, will lecture on Wednesday
and Thursday before the fifth
Sunday inst, at Pleasant Hill and
Mt. Moriah respectively. We
want to try to wedge him in, if
possible, at Nola on the following
Saturday afternoon. Let the peo-
i pie turn out to hear this distin-
guished layman.
The Southern cotton growers
have ceased to discuss the bulls
land the bears and have let right
in to cussin' 'em. But it appears
that a real wolf has entered on the
arena now, and with horns and
hounds, the farmers will soon
meet in New Orleans; and such
chase they will have in the way of
whereasing and resolving. Gen
tlemen, little bit of this hustling
should have been done year ago
when cotton was selling for Is
cents.
Congress has passed a pure food
lbill which is tied up in the SEN
ate, but the whole push of them
seem to be remarkably Indifferent
as to what kind Of stuff a fellow
drinks.
After our return from Nola, the
grip throttled us, and at this writ
ing we are SO hoarse we can bare
lly whistle.
The staunch firm of Coney e.
Bolian has dissolved. Mr.. Bolian
does business at the same old
stand, and Mr.. Coney will soon
open up in the building previous
Iy used as a drug store on Nat
chez street, by DIR. Hewitt.
We very much regretted to
miss our appointment at Mt. Mo
riah last Saturday and Sunday;
but the grip held sway over as.
We will hold service there next
Sunday. Let the people take
due notice.
When farmers invest their
money to exterminate the boil
weevil and turn right around and
burn their cotton, it reminds one
Of well, just any old thing.
Rather cool for the time of
year.
Our subject and predicate were
very much disagreed in last
weeks notes, when the printer
made us say that The public are
we'll attended In South Lincoln.
We meant public to serve as
an adjective to qualify schools;
but when schools failed to
show up, it rather left us in an
awkward predicament. (The
printer is not sure whether
Bro. j. A S. was joking last week
or this; but he's trying to laugh
at the right place. Ed.
]. "a. S.
The leader., 1905-01-18
o
Wednesday Jan, is, 1904.
TOWN AND COUNTY.

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For piping and tin work ring
up 2SS. j. q. BoadWee's.
Mrs. Cope is now able to Sit Up,
we are pleased to learn.
For piping and tin work ring
up 288. j. @. Boadwee's.
Remnants Id an endless va.
riety at Seavey's.
FREE TUITION TO ALL in
Harris Business College, jack
son, Miss.
Mr.. Hall, prescription clerk at
Grafton's, is seriously i'll with
pneumonia.
The East Union Lumber Yard
sell Red Cypress shingles; they
are the best.
Ribbons at prices that seem
like giving them away at Al. G.
Seayey & Sons.
DR.. Leon Priebatsch's dental
Office is upstairs in the Larsen
building.
"A. G. Seavey & Sons are
showing the largest line Of Lin
Oleum in town.
Little Ernest Rushing is laid
up with Ia grippe. We hope he
will soon be able to 60 back to
school.
Don't forget the Methodist la
dies at George McClendon's res
taurant tonight. An oyster sup,
per will be served.
The Leader twice a week and
The Home and Farm twice a
month one year 1926. Now is
the time to subscribe.
All persons who wish to take
the Home and Farm in connection
with The Leader, can get it by
paying 25 cents extra.
Closing out prices on pattern
hats and walkers at McGrath' s
---Sale going on now.
G. w. Kretchmar, Of the Osyka
Tannery Co.. has moved his fami-
ly to this place. We welcome
Mr.. Kretchmar as resident.
The boil weeyil came in all
right, after all. We would have
had more cotton to burn. if be
hadn't gotten in his little bill.
Watch for the big annual
clothing sale at McGratl1's---
Dates Jan. 10th and 2Ist.
Mr.. Geo. Watson, formerly
stenographer for A. G. Seavey &
Sons, was married last Tuesday tc
Miss Mary Vest, Of Fernwood.
Mrs. Emma Penn and Miss
Laurie went up to Crystal Springs
to attend the Wooden Wedding Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Evans last
night.
Submit your estimates to the
East Union Lumber Yard before
buying lumber, shingles or build
ing material. Will save you
money.
Clean Sweep bargains il
choice remnants and bolt goods
at McGrath's, NOW and on
up to stock-taking Feb. lst.
Mr.. W. H. Penn's new store
building is going up rapidly, anC
will again be occupied by Mr.. j.
M. Drury. We hope fire anc
food will permit it to remain s.
permanent institution.
Mr.. Luther Blue has been add
ed to the clerical force at A. g
Seayey e Sons. Even while
business is dull generally, thi'
hustIing firm seems to need more
help to accommodate its many
customers.
McGratf & Sons pOstpOnet
date of stock taking from Jan
18th to Feb. LIST, ia order to ust
the extra IS days for stock re
ducing saleS----A clean sWeeI
will be made.
Mrs. Ella MeNair went to bel
old home at Bogue Chitto Monday
evening, ia response to a message
from her brother announcing thl
critical illness of their mother
Mrs. Thompson. This esteemed
and worthy woman has been IL i
health for some time.
Mr.. M. e, Allen, afectionatels
known throughout the county Al
Bill, killed a hog the other das
that weighed 625 pounds, dressed
and pig, one year old, tha
weighed 335 pounds. Bill is
great success as a farmer and IS a
industrious as success demands.
Remember the Big dry goods
nsrd wnrfcs fsswfasrfasmo nnndg
The leader., 1905-01-18

g'1' II =. DssARF tsssllAeN MAsl he4T
ms lllp.
AT Che annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Commercial
Bank, held Monday night. mas.
laive sterling silver loving cup was
presented ID Mr. n II Becker,
I BY admiring friends on The Board
of Directors
The handsome silver cup was
beautifully engraved and lore The
following Inscriptions 1887
1905. Presented BY Directors OF
Commercial Bank 70 7. E Beck
er lcashier for seventeen years. at
annual meeting of stockholders
JAM 16s 1905. Ii appreciation
of efficient management. A toks
en Of esteem and confidence
1he presentation was made by
fl0n. Hiram Cassidy ia the fol-
lowing appro oprlate language
Mr. Chairman: Before any
business ls transacted, wish to
perform duty which has been
assigned to me, as the representa-
tive and spokesman Of q gOodly
number Of the directors of this
bank, who wish through me, to
speak 9 word Of encouragement
and commentator for one
amongst us.
Seventeen years ago, and oyer, :,
the Commercial Bank lung les
sails 70 the breeze and was launch
ed upon the sea q business en-
deaVor with q capital stock Of on
~ twenty Thousand dollars, " lth
the name conferred upon II Dy
operation Of law, e started upon
lts mission Of development ia 2
community Just beginning % re-
cover from the ravages Of war and
the worse calamity brought on BY
the horde Of adventures just fol-
Lowing. Like 9 good ship. II has
WeatheIed the storms OF business
depression, survived the greatest
money panic OF modern times,
when many larger institutions
went 70 the wall and now, to-
night, when all Of the breakers
have been safely passed, and the
hidden rocks menace no more,
lsne rides at anchor upon the pla-
cld bosom Of prosperity laden
with the accumulatlons Of years
FOR her owners, with name and
Ia history connected lnsepar ably
with every step N the advance
ment and material welfare Of the
city ana county.
1.-THE working crew. whose fidelity
Ito duty. inteoritv az character.
and general worth have contribut.
led to this success. But. though
eacn nas performed nls duty Well,
we looK Y .ne ssa1llng master, tne
eAscuelYs neau, ana hOlu llLh =
account TOT the Iallure 81 tne en;
cerprlse q misfortune eo tne
craft .,8, 51oiglhg hlm mus respon'
siple nae Ialiufe ana dlsasser over,
Iaken Us, y ls meet ana proper
Ona1 he should receive ene MAJOR
snare q, z commenoa5lon g 7, Ior 9 guy
Wen anu lalenIuliy zone Wheh sue
cess g our porglon.
Omcers ana employees nave
come ana nave gone. lne sever
Ing q lnsefests from business me-
eiVes las removed some 81 sne
Essnare-nolderss Wnlle oeners nave
peen TAKEN away py sae grim
mana OF death pus
ssT,;ke soma tan cl;f whose RIO.
0ed form 2
lSwelis from tho uala ana mid "a J
eIeaves the Storm ],
i Mr.. Becker stands out in bold
relief, the originator and captain
|of this magnificent enterprise, the
same through all years since
first he warmed it into being. His
name and the name OF the Com
lmercial Bank are inseparably
blended and be must rise or tall,
fail or prosper with il, Should
business disaster threaten it, he
is threatened also, and when,
through q rift In the storm clouds.
The leader., 1905-01-18
Sunday School MEETINGS

The following appointments
have been made by the executive
committee Of the Lincoln County
Association for j .. Byrd, Sun
day School Evangelist: Gum
Grove church, Tuesday, Jan. %,
I1 d. ~; Rocky Bluff church,
Wednesday Jan. 26 If a. 10. /;
Pearlhaven, Wednesday night,
Jan. 26; Friendship church,
Thursday, Jan III Il 4. nj. Mac
edonia church. Friday, Jan. rs.
il d. MI Brookhaven church,
Friday night. Jan 30 and Satur-
day and Sunday Let every body
publish the appointments and at
tend.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

the battle Of the Sea Of Japan
were very similar to those OF our
own Admiral Dewy in Manila bay
In both instances the victorious
fleet was kept at q safe distance
from the enemy's FIRE, while its sn-
perior workmanship did deadly
execution, and both fleets we're
Unanswered in circling column,
paralelling the enemy and eoncen-
trating its fire successfully upon
bis ships. And so It appears
that the Japanese have learned
other things from America, be-
sides the gentle arts of peace.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05
Japs use Amerloan Tactics.

UMUH OHO AAAl -
The cabled news that the Rus
sian army is still ~retreating and
that General Lineyitch is afraid Of
being fanked or caught n a
pocket, reads a good deal like the
reports that came from Hood and
Johnston when they were opposing
Sherman's famous march through
Georgia to the sea.
In fact, the tactics employed by
the Japanese generals from the
first contact with the Russians on
the Yalu river to the present stu
alton in the heart of Manchuria,
are in all great essentials precisely
those employed by General sher'
man in our civil war.
sherman's long compaign was a
succession Of heavy frontal attacks
in which he hammered the Conied.
crates and kept them busily enga-
ged day and night in defending
their lines from being broken in
two in the center, while the real
aim Of Sherman's mastery strategy
was taking effect in thanking NOV
ements which threatened to enVel-
op the whole Confederate army
and forced it to retreat at nightiall,
no matter what the fortunes Of the
day were in the battle OF the center
It was a battle OF Titans in those
days, for Joseph 3. Johnston was
also a master Of strategy, and
Hood was justly famed as a stub
born fighter OF the bulldog type,
and both commanded an army
that vas unsurpassed in courage
and endurance. AS a rule it held
it's ground unHinchingly against
frontal attacts until compelled to
retire by the inaading FIRE on its
TANKS. Similarly the body Of the
Russian army held it's own In The
center at Lao Yang, the Shake
river, Mnkden and other points,
but Was thrown into confusion and
beaten By the Japanese hosts or
its TANKS.
Kuropatkin9s tactics Of mastery
extrication and retreat were similar
to those Of johnson, while Line.
vitch's past record as q corps com,
mander and fighter makes him the
prototype Of Hood. It yet remains
to be seen whether General Line.
witch viii have q happier issue
out Of the constructing folds OF the
Japanese python than did General
Hood from sherman's deadly en-
brace, but the chances are small
that be will ID his old age develop
into q strateglst or ~tactician OF the
fret order. Sherman and jos
Johnson played the game Of wal
as on 3 ehessbOard, and so did
Oyama and Kuropatkin. HOOD
fought ike 3 gamecock, flying q
his adveraary's throat and ex
changing mortal blows, and /
LineviCh makes good be may b
expected 70 do likewise.
It is noteworthy also that bar
ring the problematical part playes
by mines end torpedo boats enc
allowing for differences in environ
ment, Admiral Togo's tactics il
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

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barren section, where
there is no road, it IS impossible to
always be certain Of bis course.
Naturally he scans the heavens for
the reflection and the horizon for
the illumination Of some light main
tanned by artificial means that by
its location he may direct his
course and turn his steps toward
shelter or a habitation where he
may find welcome.
After long hours Of watching as
he begins to feel the tire Of contin-
uous exertion, and his limbs are
aching from fatigue, the slightest
glimmer on the horizon indicating
that he is nearing civilization, that
rest, refreshments and companion
ship is near, sends a halloo Of glory
to his heart, and inspires renewed
vigor and action to his body. He
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

Neutrality-suspicious. or lady Of good
standing TO travle with arig or by
raj. Salary s1,O72.O0 per year and ex-
penses; paid weekly and expenses adj
vanced. Address with stamp, Jos. A
Alexander, Okolona, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05
y as ts Light Cheers Cravar, 50 does Live bone. & =
AND CONDITIONS OFTEN MAKE THE MAN g@1s
DTTIONs OFTEN MAKE THE MAN.

hastsns his pace, and as the light
grows brighter by the diminishing
of the distance he must cover to
reach it, the heart leaps with Joy
and his soul rejoiceth.
The night has been unpleasant,
the traveller has been uncertain
many times'as to his course, and if
ne has resisted the temptation TO
give up and lie down to await the
coming Of day, it has been because
to do so carried with it dangers he
cared not to encounter. He would
persevete, and is rewarded for this
when the bright light bursts upon
his vision in all its glory.
Nearing its source and raising
an eminence, the weary traveller
looks down upon a sleeping city
whose streets are Illuminated,
seemingly for his special direction,
and he realizes that his sufferings
will soon be repaid by comfort
and rest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05
PEYS Y0UR RAILR0AD FkRE

VS. win pay the railroad fare to OK
oloua and return Of ell cash purcha-
aers Of $500 and over ewire and nails
exeepted). WALTER SAITH.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

This is practically identical with
the soiourn through life of the man
who has not been fortunate in the
selection Of his abode. He may
be naturally endowed with capa-
bilities, merit and culture, but if he
happens to find himself lost in the
forest Of inactive civilization, away
from the aggressive spirit and ad-
vanced movements of the busy
world, he can make no progress,
and his heart in time falters and
his soul is in darkness.
If he determines to emesge from
this sort Of surroundings and look
for his way into Environments
more congenial, more promising
as the light begins to dawn upon
him, he r%ejoices and he thanks his
Maker for the inspiration which
has directed his steps.
Emerging from the haunts of his
former struggles, when the bright
promises Of the modern community
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

Send Us your orders for your next
winters wood and avoid the rush.
Delivered to any part Of the city at
81 90 per load. Win give nice large
loads for the next so days.
ALERT HANDLE 90.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05
For Sale

A splendid piano. &c good as new
upright, full size and standard make.
ADDRESS, MRS. OSCAR DENTON,
The Pascadena. Memphis, Tenn
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

where the people prosper in the full
measure due them, he recognizes
the time he has lost BY his imprison-
ment inan inactive or unproductive
section, and throws himself into
the fray in competition with his fell
lows with new zest, new vigor,
new hope and determined proves.
It is this sort of inspiration
determined effort, born determine
ton which causes the building here
and there all over our proud land Of
cities which must stand as monu-
ments Of glory to their promoters
throughout the generations that
are to follow US.
A city builded by such united
inspiration cannot stay the tide on
its onward march, but must re-
double its momentum as time pass
es until it takes first rank among
all its competitors for the favor Of
the people in the section where it
is developed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

For sale-Full blood Single Comb
Brown Leghorn Eggs,si.00 per setting
Of IS eggs. J. s. WILKINS,
Martin, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

A Texas negro has been sentenced 6
I .00l years In prison. But be can have
about 800 years knocked 81 Tor good
behavior.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05

kidneys themselves break down and waste
away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles most always result from
a arrangement Of the kidneys and a cure is
obtained quickest by a proper treatment Of
the kidneys. II you are feeling badly you
can make no mistake by taking DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy.
II corrects inability to hold urine and scald-
ing pain In passing it, and overeomes that
unpleasant necessity Of being compelled 10
20 often during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and the
extraordinary effect Of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. It stands the highest fof its won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and sold
BY all druggists IN ffty-cent and one-dollar
sized bottles. You may Egf
have a sample bottle Of
this wonderful new dis Hstia
covery and a book that
tells all about It, both Home Of s~wamp.Root.
sent free by mail. Address Or. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mention
reading this generous offer in this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name, swsmp,Root, DR..
KIlmer'sswamp-Ro Root. and the address,
Binghampton, New York, on every bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-05
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

pfeValHng IN TINS
S because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused by
It heart disease,
pneumonia, heart
failure or a~poplexy
are often the result
Of kidney disease. Il
kidney trouble is al
lowed to advance the
kidney-poisoned
blood will attack the
vital organs OF the