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Joint Discussion at Clinton.

Neural the Clinton correspondent of
the Kinds County Gazette, says:
For the first time this year we listened to
the "chln music of few political strikers,
last Saturday night A joint discussion
was advertised on that night, between w.
A. Montgomery, Greenback nominee for
the Office of Chancery Clerk, and Mr.. r. A.
Melville, nominee for Representative on
the Democratic ticket The former failed
to put in an appearance, but the latter in
company with several other gentlemen
from jackson, was on hand. After the
music from the Clinton Band Mr.. J. NJ.
Simmons was introduced by L. r. Henry,
and for half hour the limited time) he en-
tertained an audience of about IS, referring
them to the grand and noble workings of
the Democratic party since their victory of
1875. After him Mr.. A. W. Burnett, of
Raymond was introduced, who made talk
in behalf of the Greenbackers. He stated
that he had come to ''assist Mr.. Montgom-
ery," but found he was the only Greens
hacker in town. In a fowery and poetical
style, he acquitted himself as well al could
be under the circumstances. Followed by
Mr.. II. A. McWillie who in an able and
eloquent discourse, urged the necessity of
still longer union of the Democratic
party. Mr. James Brown, of jackson. fol- |
lowed Mr. Melville, (who stated he was no |
politician or public speaker) who related |
more laughable anecdotes than it has been |
our good fortune to listen to for some time. |
We think "Neurals" allusion to ''chin |
music and political strikers" entirely out
of place; when one bears in mind the fact
that the word strikers is applied by the
vicksburg Commercial, to the many va
grant and unemployed negroes who have
been hired by candidates in Warren county,
its use in the case referred to, will at once
be condemned. WeOf course have no idea
that he intended 10 he offensive, as it will
be seen that he compliments the speeches
made by the gentlemen very highly. J
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Central Club.

On account of of the threatening wealth.
er there was not full attendance at our
Club meeting last Saturday night, to hear
Hon. Martin Marshall, who was present and
addressed the Club according to notice pre-
viously given. Mr.. M. made an excellent
speech and we wish more Of our voters had
been present to listen TO him. He is a
young man of great ability and learning,
and the good people of Warren county,
from all we can learn, have made up their
minds that he is the kind of material to
make Senator Of Mr.. Marshall created
a favorable impression, and our people will
always bo glad of an opportunity to hear
him speak on any question.
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Hon. John McGill, of jackson, called the
Republicans of this county together for their
meeting on Saturday, as chairman of the
Republican Executive Committee of Kinds
county. This shows that the Republicans
have preserved their organization here, and
reminds us of another fact, that our State
Capitol has never yet thrown off Republi-
can rule; though we freely confess that
Judge McGill has made one of the best
Mayors, as Jackson is one of the best gov
erned cities, in this or any other State-
The above, from the Raymond Gazette,
is well deserved compliment, but we beg
TO remind our friends of the Gazette, that
Mayor McGill, is emphatically peoples
man. He is a Republican, yet the people
of jackson have voted for him irrespective
of party.
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New Theater.

W. Q. Lowd & TO-, have leased the hall
over Robinson u Stevens new building and
propose converting it into first class
theater. A scenic artist will be in jackson
in few days, and will go Immediately to
work painting the scenery, etc. New and
improved patent opera chairs will be placed
in the hall, and everything that can, will be
done to make the new theater comfortable
resort for our amusement-loving citizens
The gontlemon in charge of the enter
prise arc men of energy and capital, and
will leave nothing undone, and spare no
amount of money to make the theater COM
plete in all that is required to accommodate
large and first class theatrical companies.
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DR.. Chas. Smart of the National Board
of Health, arrived in our city Thursday
from Washington. He comes here for the
purpose of making chemical analysis of
the water in Mississippi, and has quite an
extensive laboratory with him, in the shape
of retorts, tubes, ETC., in fact everything
that will be required in making thorough
research. Every facility is being afforded
the DR.. to enable hin2 to prosecute his pur-
pose, and he will no doubt, in few days,
be able to tell jackson folks how many
square inches of animalcul@ to square
foot of water they have been, and are now
drinking. We met freedman with two gal
Ions of water from the cisterns at the Deaf
and Dumb Institute yesterday, on his way
to DR.. Smart's Office, at the Spengler House.
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John Fl. Boyle, detective, was incarcerat-
ed in the city workhouse last night, on in
formation from Thos H. Dickson, post
master, and W. L. Crawford, of the Garden,
on charge of trying to pass counterfeit
money. Horatio King, special officer at
the Garden, made the arrest, and entered
the charge of suspicious character" against
Boyle at the workhouse.
When Boyle's case was called at the city
court this morning, there was no body to
make affidavit against him, and he was dis
charged by Alderman Baum. Immediately
upon his release, Boyle was arrested by
VIM. Price, special officer of the city and
Deputy United states Marshal, and carried
before United States Commissioner Lindsey
where Horatio King made affidavit that
''to the best of his knowledge Boyle had
in his possession and had attempted to
pass counterfeit money" Judge Lindsey
bound Boyle over in the sum of one thou
sand dollars for his appearance to. morrow
at ten o'clock, at which time his
case will be investigated, and at which time
we will publish all the facts relating to his
case, for and against. .-Vicksburg Com
mercial.
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Republican County Ticket.

The Republicans of this county met in
Convention last Saturday, and nominated a
full ticket with the exception of Sheriff.
The colored men in the Convention, we
learn, refused to participate in nominating
person for that Office, from the fact that
before it was known that n Republican
ticket would be nominated, they had pledg
ed themselves to support Hon. Farrar
Morrison, the Democratic nominee. Tho
following is the ticket put forth:
For Senator--A. N. Kimball.
For Repl plasentatives-W. H. Gibbs, E. II.
Rvber, N. D. sneed, (col.,) W. II. Hurst,
(col.)
For Chancery Olerk-Jno. NJ. Chiffon.
For Circuit Clerk James Tapley.
For Treasurer. r. Robertson.
For Assessor-W. H. Barber.
For Coroner and Ranger-Jas Lowry.
For Surveyor-H. c. Daniel.
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Haverly's Minstrels.

IL VIII be seen from the advertisement in
another column OF this paper, that after a
long interregnum we are at last TO have
another minstrel show. Irrepressible Jack
HaVerly aad his mammoth troupe will be
here next Wednesday, night and perform
at Angeles Hall, This will indeed be
treat the reputation Of the show coming is
good, and if what the press says OF them is
to be taken into account, it is the 'boss." +"
The clipping below is from the Boston
Herald:
Surprising though it may seem in conse-
taneneo of the heavy storm, the Boston
Theatre was completely filed last evening,
and the placard standing room only" was
placed in the entrance. Haverly's-former-
y the Georgia-colored minstrels made
success with the audience, which was kept
n constant state of uproar through the
,vening."
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j. j. Spellman, of this city, editor of
the Peoples Journal, has been presented
with beautiful sword by the colored Odd
Fellows. 1t is fine specimen of work
manship and skill, embelished as it is, with
all the emblems of the order. Smith Rob
ertson, in presenting the sword to Mr..
Spellman, made the following appropriate
remarks
Bro. p. N f. SPELLMAN-Sir, have the
honor to inform you that a number of your
friends and brothers of our Lodge, have de-
termiDed to show you how they appreciate
your services in the work of prospering
our order, by presenting you with token
of remembrance. The duty of presenta.
tion devolves upon me, and IN its perform
ance beg to assure you that nothing gives
me more pleasure than presenting to you in
behalf of our Lodge, this beautiful sword;
hoping you will wear it always in the inter
est of Friendship, Love aud Truth
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In another column will be found the adj
vertisement of Ball & Crozier, of Bayou
Sara, La, who offer for sale the best kind
of Mulberry trees, and the best breed of
Silk Worm Eggs. The cultivation of silk
in this country is an interest which ought
economists. 1t could be made remune.
rative, and the labor required to develop it
could be furnished almost entirely by our
ladies and girls. 1t would be light and
agreeble employment for them and add
largely to our material wealth.
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Cooper.


William Ringgold Cooper-who is
our Cooper, if village of the meagre
dimensions of Columbus may lay claim
to so cosmopolitan hero has turned
up in England, OF rather turned in, for
lie is in Jail in London for forgery.
He has been residing at beautiful
countryseat in Hertfordshire, living
like aprince, entertaining the creme a
la creme of society in his neighborhood,
enjoying the English field sports, lavish
of money as Midas, simultaneously
pious as he was when he was with us,
plying his old vocation of forgery,
meanwhile, seeminly for no purpose
but to keep his hand in.
He has capped the climax of his
glory, for among his other achievements
he has bearded the lion in his den by
perpetrating successful forgery on the
Bank of England.
Who will write the life of Cooper?
1t would be as interesting us the widest
ramnnce.
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GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY!
The Gala Day of the Campaign.
UNITED EFFORT OF KINDS
AND RANKIN COUNTIES,
COME ONE! COME ALL

Under the auspices Of the Central Demo
cratic Conservative Club of the city of
jackson, grand barbecue will be given at
the old "Fearn Grove" near the old Graves
brick yard, in West jackson,
NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER Gath.
Every Club in this and Rankin county
has been invited to participate.
The following prominent gentlemen have
accepted invitations to be present and ad,
dress the assembled multitude:
Hon. VAN II. MANNING, of Marshall
county
Hon. @. f. HooKER, of Kinds county.
Hon, ROBERT Lowry, of Rankin county
Hon. IL. s. FooTE, of Madison county
And others who will be announced here.
after.
Parties wishing TO help the cause in the
way of provisions, ETC., will make it known
10 the following gentlemen, who compose
he Committee on Contributions: Henry
Strauss, j. S. Hamilton, John A. Webb,
l. F. Chiles Finance Committee-L. +.
)hiles, s. Gwin, Johnston Davis.
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On Thursday last one Sam Magee,
(colored), in company with his intended
wife and several friends, came into
Magnolia, where Sam procured a mar
riage license and was duly married by
the Rev. Cunnigen, colOred, of this
place. In the evening the bridal party
started for home and when about three
miles from town Sam was shot and
killed by one Everett Buckley, colored.
Buckley, rs all present say, drew pis-
tol and fired. intending to fire it over
Sans head, when to his astonishment
he fell to the ground shot through the
brain and expired in one or two hours.
Buckley was arrested by Messrs. Luke
and Frank Coney, and is now in Jail
His trial was to come off yesterday
even ing before Mayor Sratton.-Mc-
Comb Intelligencer.
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Letters addressed to Lottery Companies
are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. If
you are determined to throw away your
money in this manner, you will have to re-
sort to the Express Company, or address
your letters to the officers of the Company
as individuals. The least expensive way,
however, to get rid of your surplus cash,
would be to burn it up, and thus save post
age, etc.
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Grand Democratic Rally Next THURSDAY
Night---Hon. o. R. Singleton to
Address the Central Demo-
cratic Conservative
Clnh

Hon. Otho r. Singleton, one of the
brainiest of Mississippis statesmen, will ad-
dress the people of jackson and vicinity
next Thursday night at Representative
Hail. Let there be large crowd to greet
the old war horse Of Democracy. AS is
we'll known to our people he is a very prom
inent candidate for United States Senator,
and any words falling from his lips will be
listened to with great interest.
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Terrible Railroad Accidental Mum
Der of People Killed and
Wounded

DETROIT, Oct, 10.-The Pacific Express
which left here on the Michigan Centra
Railway, forty minutes late, collded with
switch engine on the main track at Jack
son at one o'clock this morning, telescopinQ
the baggage and express Car, piling eleven
coaches on top of each other. The first
coach was filled with emigrants, most of
whom were killed OF seriously injured. 1t
is supposed that twenty-five were killed and
thirtyswounded, the majority being emil
grants. The physicians and others are do
ing everything possible to alleviate the suf-
fering of the wounded. The engineer and
fireman of the express train were literally
torn to pices, but the engineer and fireman
of the switch engine escaped injury by
jumping from the engine. AS near as can
be ascertained, the accident was caused by
the switchman having charge of making
up freight trains at jackson junction, oc-
cupying the main track with switch ems
gine and caboose. He understood the ex-
press train was considerably behind time.
The express train, however, Lad made up
nearly all lost time Note. No Southerern
people are among the names of the killed
Or injured.
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Attention is called to the advertisement
Of Mr.. John Sharp, which appears in to-
days paper. Mr.. Sharp has on hand the
largest stock of leather ever brought to this
market, which he proposes to make up In
boots, etc., for the people of jackson in
any style that can be desired Mr.. Sharp
is one of our Oldest citizens and is pioneer
in the boot trade. Anything he tells you is
true, and you can bank ON it.
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The man Blackwell, who was arrested in
New Orleans on requisition from the Gov
ernor of this State, on charge of Illegally
procuring money from tho banking house
of j. q L. Green, will havea hearing Mol
day, We learn He was brought to this city
by Deputy Sheriff Dancey, of Canton.
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Piah, one of the chiefs supposed to
be engaged in the present outbreak,
had been to Washington. One cold
day Gov McCook came into his Off
CO and found Piah hugging the stove.
Thinking it good chance to deliver a
lesson to the Indian he said: "Piah
why don't yon Indians plow and raise
crops and build houses2 You ought to
work. If you did you would not have
to come here to borrow my fire, but
could buy fire of your own. Why don't
you work like white men?" Piah
straightemed up at once, and proceeded
to make speech. "Me great warrior"
said he. Warriors no pIow. Me go to
Washinton and sec John Grant. CThe
Indians all call Grant John, y John
Grant great warrior. He no work.
He no plow. Me see John Grants
squaw. She no work, either, too.
Grants warriors never work. Tell you
what do. You say to John Grant he
come here and go with me. We go
out and fight 'Rapahoes and Cheyennes,
and kill plenty braves, and get plenty
squaws Then squaws work and me
and John Grant have bully good time |
No work; no plow; 10 nothing"
Whether the proposition was ever
forwarded to Grant, we dc not know.
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Put Up or Shut Up

An anonymous note has come into our
possession saying that any amount from
ten dollars up. to two Thousand, will be
wagered on the election of Farrar Morrison,
the Democratic nominee for Sheriff If
any enthusiastic friend of DR.. Crisler should
want to take the bet, we think it very prob
able that the author of the note can be
found. "Right this way gentlemen, and
back your judgment.
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Solon Chase and Gen Weaver will not
fill their appointments in Mississippi, as
advertised, but "weather permitting, will
spend the last week of the canvass in this
State By the way wasn't that a brilliant
victory for the Greenbackers in Ohio, Tues
day9 Gen. Chase aud Solon Weaver did it
with their little speeches.
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Mr. ID. Wadsworth Rice, of Clinton, in
lis county, was brought to jackson Sun
by before last, and placed in the Lunatic
sylum. We understand that his reason is
htlrely dethroned, brought about it is said,
y financial troubles.
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The Town Greek bridge, on Pearl street,
Ps been placed in thorough repair, and q
pozy individual can now 60 to West Jack
Pn without the risk of falling in the creek.
Fe get this information from city "dad"
|hO seldom "smiles."
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Two old Texas rangers, who had just
helped bury neighbor, were talking about
religion, and one asked the other how pious
he thought it possible for a man to get in
this world if he was in real earnest. ''wa'al, y
said the other, 81 think if a man gets so t
he svops steers or trade hosses without lyin', I,
'at he'd better pull Out for the better land
before he has a relapse.
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our accommodating friend Mr.. Alfred
Moore, who holds the Ohancery Clerks
NC uown, to the satisfaction OF the peo-
IN this district, has returned home from
oOt trp to st. Louis. He TOOK in the
IL Oh course. Mr.. Ford Chiles acted in
absence Of Mr. Moore.
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II Is with pleasure that we learn of the
P'ermination of Mr.. E. II. Stedman to re-
|rn to jackson for the purpose of re-en-
Fsing IN business. Mr.. Stedman is a live
an and a live merchant, and gives activity
III HE to business wherever he locates.
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i'ev MIR. Anderson, now of Louisiana,
1t who was the stationed Baptist minister
'hiH point prior to the late Unpleasant
|ss' delivered an able discourse at the
non service, held at the Presbyterian
|hurch last Sunday night.
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Rev. G. S. Roudebush, of Crystal
Springs, will preach in the Presbyterian
Church tomorrow, in the absence of DR..
Hunter, who is at Carrollton, assisting in a
Protracted meeting.
Both public and private schools in this
Pity we are glad to learn, are well patrons
ked In fact there are more children at
ending school this year than at any time
pr some years, which is evidently good
men,
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Alter the speaking was over Wednesday
|ght prominent gentleman of this city
pa man of ability, made this re-
park; ''If Lamar is not statesman,
pad and shoulders above any other man in
|e Senate, he's nothing"
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Hon. Farrar Morrison publishes card
in the Raymond Gazette, in answer to one
from Mr.. McPike, In which he clearly vim
dicates himself from charges made by his
political enemies. Mr.. McPike:in his card
admits 'that the matters between him
and Mr.. Morrison are purely of business
nature. Farrar Morrison will be the next
Sheriff of this. county, land don't you
forget it,"
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There is rousing barbecue going on at
Edwards to-day. Several gentlemen from
this city are in attendance.
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Hon. c. E. Hooker and DR.. O. X. Mar.
shall attended the Mississippi River I'm
provement Convention, at Quincy, Illinois.
They were the the accredited delegates from
fhis State
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Candidates for Mayor are springing up
all over the city. The last one we heard
spoken of before going to press, was a
prominent and popular merchant in West
Jaokson.
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"Col.' Skinner was in town this week,
but we failed to get glimpse of him. We
heard he visited the Senate chamber, and
took good look at the chair that he would
like to fill. Now Bro. Skinner
You may prance, you may dance
Around your small "ordnance,"
You may fear You may swear
About your "Ost hair"
But oh, my dear Haywood
What makes you wayward?
You never will steer toward
The Senator's chair
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Contribute as much as possible to the
trbeoue mex. Friday. Kill the old gray
pose if you are in pinch, and send it.
he people will be SO hungry after listening
the speeches, they'll think it spring
hicken
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JUST RECEIVED.

A LOT Of fine old brands of whiskies: Thistle
n Dew" "Gilt Edged Rye and Kellars y
Bourbon; also slveTal casks Of that famous premium
Anheuser's Bottled Lager Beer at & per dozen.
CHRIS IIINCkLE
500 2O-tt. Suouyler Housa Salaou
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Col Mcclure, of the Philadelphia Times,
|@ho supported Tilden in 1876, now says his
Election would be the greatest possible
palamity that could happen to tn 9 party or
he country
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Mrs. Carrie Y. Hooper, who delighted
Jackson audiences with her most excellent
singing last winter, is on visit to relatives
in this CITY.
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An appeal for aid, from Concordia, was
read in the different churches last Sunday !;
quite sum was raised in town, and for>
warded to the proper parties.
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Col. Singleton on the Esd and the barbe-
cue on the oath $4,000 on Morrison and
the Democratic ticket How are you g. BIS?
Are you glad your alive2
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The friends and relatives of Prof. Wise
the missing aeronaut have given upall hope
OF his safety. The balloon found near Mil
waukce has been identified as one sent up
from Waukesha last Friday.
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RcFSOnal-TIcknor q Co,

the well known Merchant tailors OF st.
Louis, Established In 1850 viii, upon re-
s2% quest, sond free by mail full line of SAM
pies of piece goods, their rules for self
measurement, prices etc, thus enabling you to
order from them clothing of late styles and perfect
fit. The postal facilities now are such that whole
suit Of clothes can he sent by mail at very small
cost and with perfect safety.
TICKN0R & Co. refer to thousands of their Gus
toners whom they have thus supplied during the
past twenty-five years. IOct4-tf
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NEW BREAKFAST BACON-very choice;
IN new Cream and Holland Cheese, No. /; new
Goshen butter: new Italian Macarnui; new Canned
Salmon, etc; Apples; Onions; Potatoes, etc. from
Louisville. New goods coming i'm all the time, and
the besi-call and see.
Ses 2O-1m. :, LEMLY 4 son.
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Hon. W, L. Hemingway and family have
returned to this city after a protracted alb
sence in the State of Missouri.
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The colored people of Nashville held
State Fair recently and offered over $4, 900
in premiums.
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Senator Lamar carried Vicksburg by
storm. He was handsomely receceived and
entertained.
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Col. William Noonan of Natchez spent
several days this week with his many friends
at the Capital,
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Union services tomorrow night at the
BAPTIST Church.
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Senator W. d. Gibbs, of Yazoo county,
was in jackson, and gave us call We'd
nesdaY.
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Meeting of the Democratic County Elk
ecutiVe Committee

There will be an adjourned meeting of
the County Executive Committee of the
Democratic Conservative party at Ray.
mond on the oath of October. Clubs
throughout the county are requested to
send delegates for consultation
W, L. NUaENT, Chairman.
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Chief Justice George and family are ex
pected home tonight.
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The steamer "Oliver Clifton" is rapidly
nearing completion.
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SIS TO $40 A DAY MADE EASILY.

ARE You in paying business our goods aF,.
ne,sled in every family, Send tEenty-fye cents ~
stamps fuf simple Agents and canyassers wanted
foI first class subscription boak-.
BOX lie. New Orleans La
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Judge Abol Alderson, of this city, is in
Baltimore.
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Hon. "Bud" Reber if you please.
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Green's Bank.
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.

~ BANK WAS SrA"IsHEDIN 1915 suspended payment since eth
OF heariUsp
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