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The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
OUR BOGUE CHITTO COLUMN
Weekly Report Of Current happenings, Social Business
and General By The Leaders Regular Correspondent

Bogue Chitto, Nov. 28.; Dr.. G.
L. Thompon, Of Wesson, was a
visitor Sunday morning.
Il. S. Cox, of Brookhaven, was
in town Tuesday on business for
the East Union Lumber & Manu-
featuring Go.
A. "A. Walker, r. L. Brent and
L. L. Tyler attended preaching at
Topisaw Sunday.
w. z. Prestridge and Miss Le-
ma Gill we're quietly married on
last Wednesday night. They have
the best wishes of their many
friends.
f. H. Thompson has acquired
the property near the Methodist
church, formerly owned by Miss
Lula Curtis.
The saw mill plant of the B. T..
Bnster & Company will be closed
down Thursday to enable the en-
ployees to celebrate Thanksgiving
Day.
The need of residences for rent
will be more keenly felt in the
future than ever before. The
population of the town is steadily
increasing, and not week passes
that desirable renters, seeking a
residence property are turned
away.
Miss Ella Gill came home from
her school last Thursday after
noon and has since that time been
seriously ill, her life being at sew
eral times despaired of. It is the
earnest prayer Of the many friends
of Miss Ella and the entire family
of Judge Gill, that the young lady
may recover.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
HAD THE YouNesTER SCARED
Boy May Have Doubted, But He Took
No Chances.

Shrill whistling by boy on a lake
bound car was stopped last night by a
remark addressed to the conductor
after other means to check the war
bier failed. The boys whistling
greatly annoyed all the passengers.
The conductor said to passenger
in SO low a tone that the whistler
could not hear him: isn't it pity
that there is no rule to stop a nuisance
of that kind?"
Watch me fix him." said the pas
senger, and then he remarked aloud:
I'D have just as big mustaehe as
yours if it hadn't been for the fact
that was continually whistling when
! was boy. But I didn't know at the
time that whistling prevented hair
growing on the upper lip
That boy was about II years old
and he had just suspicion of fuzz
on his upper lip. He stopped whis-
tling.-Worcester Post.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
The POstoffice BureIarized.

A bold and successful robbery
was committed at the Bogue Chit
to postofice Sunday night. When
Postmaster Tyler reached his office
Monday morning the front door
was found open. A hole had been
bored through the edge of the
door and casing to the catch plate
which was then knocked off by
means of punch. A 30 hole was
bored through the front of the
door of the iron safe, to the COM
blnation lock, and it too was
knocked out with a bolt or punch.
The large shop hammer and brace
which were taken from the novelty
shop of Graft and Smith, were
left by the rubber. We are not
informed as to the amount of the
loss more than that the postal
funds for October and November,
and money order funds which ac-
cumulated Saturday afternoon.
These with the $75 reserve al
lowed the office and the contents
of several registered packages,
are missing. A horse belonging
to Mr.. w. P. Prestrldge was TAX
en- from the barn of I. j. Gill
some time during Sunday night
and was found in BrookhaVen
Monday afternoon. 1t is the pre-
sumption that the robber confis-
Gated the horse, by means of
which he made his way to Brook
IhaVen before the theft was dlscov-
cred.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Darkest Plttsburn.

In three small adjoining towns not
far from Pittsburg visitors have often
noticed remarkable irregularity in the
numbers Of the houses. On one DWELL
Ing would be seen No. IL, on the next
No. 30, on the next No. AIT, on the
next No. Ito. and so on. The cause Of
this confusion was brought to light
the other day when woman from one
Of the little towns made purchase
in a city store and requested that the
goods be delivered at her home,
naming the street in which she re-
sided.
What is the number Of your
home" asked the clerk who had made
the sale.
We have no number just now.
said the purchaser. I'VE movpd On
April and forgot to bring our number
with us. "Pittsburg Chronicln-Tele-
graph
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
District Meeting in Beat 8.

The second district meeting of
beat three will be held at Pine
Grove school Dec. s, beginning
at half past ten O'Clock.
Blue ribbons will be awarded
the best exhibits in business pa
pers, drawing, charts, manual
training, illustrated language
work, and busy work. Blue rib
bons will, also, be awarded the
best agricultural exhibits by pa
trsns Of the different schools.
Every teacher in the beat is
urged to be present with an ex-
hibit of school work and a report
on school gardens, libraries, man
ual training, and school room dec
oration, and as many of their
pupils and patrons as possible.
Dinner will be served by the
patrons of Pine Grove School.
The following program will be
rendered:
Minutes Miss Lula McCul-
Tough.
Social Functions Of the School -
Prof. Mckee.
Selection and Use of School
Libraries Miss Mckenzie.
School Athletics Prof. Russell.
A Practical Presentation Of Lit
erature to the Grades Miss
Modena Greer.
Horticulture Prof. "A. Green.
Domestic Science Miss Sarah
Love.
Reports Of Teachers Two min
lutes each.
Benefits of Central High
School Prof. Edgar Green.
SUSIE ". POWELL,
Chairman.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
The Embroidery Club.

Mrs. Ira L. Parsons was the
charming hostess of the Embroid-
cry Club on yesterday afternoon
at the lovely residence of her sis
ter, Mrs. Eugene M. Bee.
After the usual amount of nee
die work had been accomplished a
diversion to be known as a Titled
Romance was enjoyed. 1t was a
literary guessing game and prov
ed to be test of ones acquaint-
ance with the names of the latest
books. Mrs. Bee was the origina-
tor and the large company were
delighted with her bright produc-
ton. Mrs. S. E. Moreton was
the successful contestant and re-
ceived volume 1'The Last Meet
ing," as prize. The consola
tion, an exquisite, japonica, went
to Mrs. Stockman.
Delightful refreshments, con-
sisting of the stipulated two
courses, were served in the dining
room.
Besides the regular members OF
the club, there were present a
number of honorary guests,
among them being Mines. j. A.
Naul, 7. Brady, S. E. Moreton,
Chas. Perkins and Miss Emma
Bee.
Mrs. Parsons evening with the
club was the last in alphabetical
order, and the next cycle of meet
ings begins with Mrs. e. M. Bee
two weeks hence.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
HuMoR 81 ,FRleco pIsAergR.
How the Spirit Of the People Mani
tested Itself In Hour Of Trial.

The spirit Of the San Francisco peo-
pie after the great disaster expressed
itself in lighter ways, too, writes
French Strother, in the Worlds Work.
A steel building on Van Ness avenue.
with every window space gaping from
gutted interior, bore freshly paint
ed sign--"The Hotel Baltimore Is Now
Open, for Business
1t was--wide open.
In front of every house was a stove
set up in the street and shielded from
the wind, because no fires were al
lowed in the houses until the Chin
neys could be inspected. These wind
breaks almost invariably bore some
jocular legend. Some were named
'Zinkands" or 'Taits" or .The Poodle
Dog" after famous restaurants of the
city. One sign read, well Shaken,
and below it finger pointed to the
next shack, on which was painted:
Same Alive" There were dozens of
Happy Homes" In San Jose l saw
building, completely wrecked from
which sign announced that-"E. w
Jack Has Been 'Earthquaked' to Is
West st. John Street (Just Around the
Corner)." Another-"l tH.n These
Ruins Will Rise San Jose's Greatest
Grocery Store"
But perhaps the most effective ex-
preston saw of the spirit with which
losses were borne was on street car
on Deyisadero street. A well-dressed
young woman recognized a young man
standing by seat several feet away
Burned out?" she inquired.
He smiled pleasantly and answered
quite simply, yes" Nothing more
was said.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
a Christmas Edition.

The Leader is planning to issue
an extra large and attractive HoI-
iday edition just before the advent
Of the Christmas Holidays. In
addition to our regular circuIa-
tion, a large number of extra
copies will be circulated within
Brookhaven's trade territory, and
it will furnish an excellent me-
dium through which our enter
prising merchants and business
men may reach the Christmas
buyers.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
RELIGIOUS Notice

The 4th quarterly conference
for the Pearlhaven and Bogue
Chitto charge will be held with
the Hawkins Chapel church on
Friday, Dec. 7th. Dinner on the
ground. Two sermons.
The pastor will ell his regular
appointment at Hawkins next
Sunday at 8 p. m. sharp. To
these services all are cordially in
yited. D. e. KELLY, p. G.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
A New Bank Projected.

A movement is on foot for the
organization Of third bank in
Brookhaven, with capital OF
$50, 600. The Leader learns that
"a good deal of the capital stock
has already been subscribed by
we'll known business men, but
whether or not the enterprise will
materiaIize, we are not advised.
Mr.. I. G. Schilling is promoting
the enterprise.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

The New Pure Food and Drug Law.
We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is not effect
ed by the National Pure food and
Drug law as it contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs, and we rec
omend it as safe remedy for children
and adults. Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Brister Dry KiIns Burned with 100000
Feet Of Lumber.

Fire was discovered in the dry
kiln Of the b. E. Brister Saw Mill
Company at 2 O'Clock Saturday
morning, origin of which is not
known. Their three kilns and en-
tire contents, approximately 200, :
600 feet of lumber, were a COM
plete loss. By a ready response
to the alarm and hard work by
everybody the flames were confin-
ed to the kilns; even the shed and
platforms adjoining were saved.
The dry kilns will be rebuilt at
once.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
For Sale.

100 acres fine farm land II
miles east Of Brookhaven. 40
under fence. Good houses, fine
water, extra neighborhood, plenty
timber. Low price, easy pay
ment. Particulars write
w. A. MAXWELL,
@ Nola. Miss.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Winnino Her.

Papa says" remarked the heiress,
that you're a mere fortune hunter"
"Well now, my dear" replied the
shrewd fellow, that's more or less
true. Your face is your fortune and
that's what attracts me-"
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

Brookhaven is growing every
day. Jump in the band wagon.
Good cotton is bringing III. 15
In the Brookhaven market today.
That $1.00 load Of wood the Ice
Factory sells looks awful big for
the money.
Work is IN progress on the big
ditch. T. I. Byrne is bossing the
work, gratis.
Mr. .Iehn Baugh is erecting a
neat cottage on the corner Of the
old Jordan place.
City Marshal Hurst's numerous
friends are glad to see him able to
be on duty again.
Miss A. v. Marshall has been a
great sufferer with grippe; but is
now able to be out.
You get your wood right now
when you order it from the Ice
Factory phone 207.
The night after the fire some
body stole Mr.. w. R. Williams
Thanksgiving turkey.
Two-foot wood mixed or all
oak orsspine $3. SO per cord at the
Ice Factory phone 207.
Rev. w. Z. Phifer has returned
from the session of the Mississip-
pi Synod, at Port Gibson.
You get good honest cord or
load of wood when you order from
the Ice Factory phone 207.
Always speak a good word for
Brookhaven and Lincoln county.
There is no place like home. !"
e. W. Ard is very proud of a
fine 5000 saddle and buggy horse
which be purchased in Magnolia.
The new boilers have been plac-
ed in position at the Power House.
The big smoke stack will go up
next. 1t is huge affair.
Mrs. Thos. H. Perkins will
chaperone crowd of young peo-
pie out on a bird hunt tomorrow
in the neighborhood of Monticello.
Mr.. w. r. Williams and family
who occupied the Dale cottage
destroyed by fire last Saturday,
are now occupying a portion of
the Decell House.
The city was in darkness for an
hour or two early last night, caus-
ed by the breaking of the copper
coil on the incandescent dynamo
at the Power House.
A fire alarm was caused about
10 O'Clock today by the burning
of some hay in the barn of Mrs.
M. Priebatsch. Fortunately, the
flames we're soon subdued.
The Birdsong case has been set
for trial at Hazlehurst next Tues
day. Hon. A. G. McNair, repre-
senting the State, spent Monday
attending the Copiah Court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Magee and
two lovely little daughters, of Red
Star, were in Brookhaven Tues
day. Eh 9 Leader is indebted to
Mrs. Magee for very pleasant
call.
Baptist folk are taking delight
this afternoon in pounding their
pastor, so that if Mr.. Purser is
missed from his accustomed paths,
the public will know he is unable
to be out.
There are more cotton patches
in Brookhayen, even within the
old corporation limits, than the
average citizen would suppose.
The 6eecy staple is about all pick
ed now, however.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Seavey
and baby boy and Mr.. and Mrs.
E. NJ. Bee and children, Mrs. Ira
l.. Parsons and perhaps others of
this prominent family connection
will spend Thanksgiving in New
Orleans.
City Marshal Hurst has decided
to not try to serve any longer than
the present year in the dual capac.
ity Of city marshal and street com.
missioner, and the Board of May.
or and Aldermen will elect some
one to succeed him as street com
missioner either at their Decem-
Der or January meeting. There
are several aspirants for the place,
and since the extension of the cor.
poration lines, it is position Oh
increased Importance and respon.
sibiIity.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Canadian Bounties.

Canada paid the following bounties
for the first II months of the 1906 fis-
cal year: $624,191 on iron, $S38,591 on
steel, $273,440 on steel rods, $13,47S
on binder twine, and S267.04s on crude
oil.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
This Z worth Remembering.

AS no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley,s Kidney
Cure will cure any case of kidney or
bladder trouble that is not beyond
the reach Of medicine Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

Pneumonia Follows Cold,
but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar. It stops the cough,
heals and strengthens the lungs and
prevents pneumonia. Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
GULF & SHIP ISLAND r. R.
PASSENGER Service

FdSSGtIgGT SCTVlCe
No.5 No. 8
LY. jackson 430 a. m. 1925 p. IN.
Lv. Hattiesburg S:10 a. m. 7:05 p. IN.
AT. Gulfport II d. m. 10 p. m,
No. 4 No.6
Lv. Gulfport 7:30 a. m. 4:l5p. m.
LV. Ha1tieSbuTg 1926 a. m. 7:25 p. m.
AT. Jackson 2:05 p. m. 1880 p. IN.
COLUMBIA DIVISION
(Via Silver Creek and Columbia)
No. 101 No. 102
$50 a. m. In Jackson Ar. 7:lO p. m.
l0:47 a. m. Lv.--.-- Colu bia.----Ly 3 :05 D. IN.
2:45 p M Ar Gulfport-----Lv. II 80 a. m.
Daily Daily
Except Sunday Except sunday
No. l03 No. 104
$3.50 p m. Lv-.--C Columbia. AT. II :37 a. IN.
10 p. m. Al Gulfpot t.------.Lv 80 a. m.
All T,ains Except l03 and l04 Run Daily.
Connections at Jackson. HattiesbuTg and
GulfpGrt with all lines
For further information apply to
S. &. B0YLSTON. Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Gulfport, Miss.
Effective May 81, 1906.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

Damon and Pythias will be
presented By local talent 1T Jack
son for the benefit of the new
Pythian Castle.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

At Lumberton the Hinton Bros.
Planning Mill, dry kiln and lumber
shed went up in flames.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Residence Burned.

A cottage situated north of the
Brookhaven Ice Factory and just
west of the Boswell House, owned
by Robert Dale and occupied by
w. r. Williams and family, was
burned about / O'Clock Saturday
last. The loss on the building
was about $1,000, covered by
81 200 insurance in the Phoenix
of Brooklyn, represented by DR..
j. B. Daughtry's agency, of this
city. Most of Mr.. Williams fur
niture and household effects we're
saved, but in a damaged condition.
He had no insurance.
The fire is said to have been
caused by spark igniting the
roof, and it was well under way
when discovered. The fremen
were promptly on the scene, and,
as usual, did some fine work, pre-
venting the complete destruction
Of the building.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
RrsbkhaVen and Pearl River Railway 60,

H. C. MILLS. City Pass Agent.
Brookhaven, Miss
ALFRED MEAD. Supt.
A. C. ENOCHS, General Manager,
Pearlhaven, Miss
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

We have secured the agency for
Orino Laxitive Fruit Syrup, the new
laxitive that makes the liver lively,
purifies the breath, cures headache
and regulates the digestive organs.
Cures chronic constipation. Ask us
about it, Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

The Confederate Veterans of
Camp No. 226 is called to meet at
Liberty on the first Monday 10
December.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
Teams Wanted.

After December lst will hire from Is to %
teams BY the day for work on the New Orleans
q Great Northern Ry, at smiths Ferry Pay
every two weeks.
JOHN P, KENNEDY. Contractor
Incz Hotel, Brookhayen. or Smiths Ferry. Miss
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
A Jehu Badly Hurt.

On Sunday morning while Paul
Webber, a young man who has
been employed at Daniels store
for abouta year, was riding at a
reckless rate at the corner of
Chippewa and Becker streets, his
horse made sharp turn, and
horse andsrider struck a telephone
post on the side of the street and
both were very severely injured.
Mr.. Webber was picked up un-
conscious. the back Of his head
having struck the post, and DIR.
Marion McRee, who happened to
be at Mr.. McCaIip's house, in
front Of which the accident occur
red, gave him prompt attention,
being assisted later by Dir. Will
son. He remained unconscious
most of the time until Monday
afternoon, when he was placed on
the cannon ball train and carried
to a New Orleans hospital, fatal
coneussion Of the brain being fear
ed.
1t is stated by those who wit
messed the accident that had not
the horse struck the post first and
checked his speed, his rider would
have been killed on the spot. The
horse's shoulder was very badly
hurt. Webber is said by witness
es to have been much under the
influence of liquor at the time.
He has been noted for some time
as a regular Jehu when riding
horseback or driving, especially il
drinking, and to those who knew
his habit in this regard, the ac-
cident was not unexpected.
LATER Mr.. Zollie Daniel,
who with DR.. johnson, accompan-
led Mr.. Webber to the New Or
leans Sanitarium, returned last
night. He says no operation was
performed yesterday, and that the
physicians were yet undecided as
to the exact nature of Mr.. Web
ber's injuries. He is conscious,
when aroused, but soon drops of
into listlessness or unconscious
ness again.
Cured of Bright's Disease.
Mr.. Robert o. Burk, EInora, N. Y
writes: Before l started to use
Foley's Kidney cure / had to get
up from twelve to twenty times a
night, and was all bloated up with
dropsy and my eyesight was so i'm
paired I could scarcely see one OF
my family across the room. I had
given up hope of living, when a friend
recommended Foley's Kidney Cure. One
so cent bottle worked wonders and
before I had taken the third bottle
the dropsy had gone, as well as ali
other symptoms of Bright's Disease
Price Drug Co.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

one or two families with teams can renl good
land at cheap rents. Can on me at Hartman,
Miss NJ. 9. AIAGEE,
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28

The eaSt-bound freight train leaves Brook
haven at 200 a. m. All freight intended for this
ira must be at the depot by 500 O'Clock the
evening before.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1906-11-28
New Planning Mill Projected.

V. V. Busby, L. H. Baggett
The Winslow mail., 1906-09-22
Post Office Hours.

Hereafter the post office hours
will be as follows:
Week days: s a m. to Z p. m.
Sundays; II p. IN. to l p. m.
The Winslow mail., 1906-09-22

Bring your JOB Printing to
the MAIL office. Neatness and
promptness guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
vitality of Tr~eW.

An Illustration Of the wonderful vi.
tality and reproductlveness Of the red.
wood is reported from Uklah as exist.
Ing In the forests OF Mendocino couil,
ty. 1t consists Of the trunk of red
wood tree feled for the manufacture
Of shingles, which after lying on the
ground undisturbed for several months
sprouted number Of young trees,
whose roots had developed in Its own
body.
Travellers through the coast forests
have frequently observed the phenome-
non Of rows Of well developed trees
growing out Of the bodies Of those that
have lain long enough on the earth to
perish and decay. Some years ago a
newspaper correspondent reported the
strange phenomenon Of new redwood
growth on n bridge built OF redwood
logs across Humboldt county stream.
The sides Of this bridge consisted Of
two large rcdwoods which ha0 been
feiled 40 that the ends rested In the
soil on each bank. All along the upper
side Of each log row Of sturdy red
wood sHpllngs developed shortly after
the bridge had been finished. - San
Francisco Call
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07
THE PASSING OATH.

The electoral system of Oregon pro-
vides for the taking of oaths at GER
tain junctures of its process, and makes
very plain, the nature OF the affidavit,
and the qualifications of the men who
contribute to it. There is no ambiguity
to it, whatever; nothing to mislead the
ordinary citizen; it is all simple and un'
derstandable. and there is no reason
why any man may not minister TO it.
fulfllment. PROVIDED HE DOES sc
WITH DEFINITE AND HONEST
KNOWLEDGE OF ALL HE IS SWEAR
ING TO. Under any other hypothesis
he lays himself open to criticism. at
least, and technically, to the most rigor'
GUS penalties. In the heat and hurry
and turmoil of an election it is very
easy for one to forget the nceties OF
the situation surrounding the taking of
an oath, and men grow careless, not to
say Indifferent, from the repetition Of
the function, and not infrequently they
take far too much for granted and, as
often, lend the efficacy of their sworn
word, upon the mere statement of a
friend in whom they have implicit con
fdence. These things are altogether
wrong and lead to infinite trouble when
the exact, constructive rules of the law
are applied, Or invoked, There should
be a very careful handling of this i'm
pertant prerogative and modification
of the willingness of the ordinary citi'
zen to take the solemn duty of offering
sworn testimony, upon Aimsy pretexts
and with too tolerant readiness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-06-07

Thomas A. JanyIer In lIarpcr's Mag
azlnc relates the lcgnnd OF Don Juan
Manuel. told ny 1t was TO him In the
City OF Mexico by Mexican peasant
This Don Juan Manuel. senor was
u rich and worthy gentleman who had
the bad vice Of killing people. Every
night at II O'Clock. when the palace
clock was striking, he went out from
his magnificent house-ns you know,
senor, II still Is standing In the street
that has been named after him nil
mufiIed In his cloak, and under II his
dagger IN his hand.
Then he would meet one In the dark
street and would ask him politely,
What II the hour OF nghtT And that
person, having heard the striking Of tie
clock, would answer, 1T Is II hours OF
the night And Don Juan Manuel
would say to him, 'Senor, you are for
tunate above all men because you know
precisely the hour at which you die"
Then he would thrust with his dagger
And then, leaving the dead gentleman
lying in the street, he would come back
again into his own home. And this bad
vice OF Don Juan Manuel's Of killing
people went on, senor, for great many
years"