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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

WE are under obligations to Hon. J. F.
House, Senator ]. f. Bailey and ]. C. Burch,
for valuable public documents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

MR-JAMEs S. BELL. an old and highly res
pected citizen of Springfield, Tenn, died
last Monday. He was buried with Masonic
hOuOrs
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
may 3-4W.

Go to the Blue Front Store and
examine the beautiful line of Straw
Hats for Men, Boys and Children.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

BY request, the Philharmonic society viii
give a few ehOruses and solos, te vary the
exercises of Stewart College Hall, Monday
and Tuesday nights, June I'd and Sd.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

HANDKERCHIEFs, Ladies' fancy
Neck Wear, Jewelry in new Styles,
Embroidery, &C., &c. Try us. N.
B. Shyer, Cheap John Store, New
Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

Go and see the Mccormick Self
Binder at V. M. Metcalfe & Sons,
next door to Rice & Broaddus.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

ANOTHER tumble in prices at the
New York Store, Novelties in
Spring Hosiery for Ladies' and
Children'S wear,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

REV. T. ]. DUNCAN, of Pulaski, arrived in
our city on Thursday evening last, on Wis
il to friends and relatives. He always re-
ceives a cordial welcome by his many friends
in this section.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE reliable piano tuner and repairer, Mr..
Hahn, viii be here about the beginning of
June. All needing his services viii please
leave their orders at Byers' drug store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

Large advertisements often rep
resent poor stock. We refer to the
public for the merit of our goods,
and solicit examinations from eX-
perts and patronage from all. We
will continue to prove that we have
the best Clothing and Furnishing
Goods in the city.
PITSIAN & LEWIS.
Nav 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

We can sell you as good a corset
as can be bought anywhere at $3.50,
fer soc. and 75c. Cheap John Store,
New Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
May II, 1921

w. HI. TANDY has returned from
the East with a large stock of Drugs
and Fancy Goods, which will be
sold at prices to suit the times. 4
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

BOWLING & WILSON'S Hand
made Boots and Shoes are nearly as
low priced as the Easter goods
bought in other houses.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE Tennessee Press Association will
meet at Gallatin on the 18th of June. The
citizens of old Sumner are making prepare
} ions TO entertain them in grand style. The
cuRoSICLE will be represented.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

BOWLING & WILSON have the
best stock of Straw Hats ever
brought TO GAINESVILLE. Every
style, and at any price from Zoe. to
$500.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

r. s. BROADDUs has been in the eastern
cities for more than week, making pur-
chases for the house of Rice, Broaddus & Co.
He returned on Thursday last.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

REV. ]. w. HAMMER, D. D., viii preach at
the Methodist church, in this city, to-mor-
row, Sunday morning at 1917 o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE river is rising with about four feet on
the shoals, and will be in fine condition for
the excursion next Monday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

? THE tobacco Board of Trade is making
JrngreSs with its Tobacco. Exchange, the
ear of which is becoming visible from our
ront windows. 1t will be n striking orna-
neut 10 the city, especially as seen from the
siNar
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

WE call attention TO the announcement
of a children's concert, conducted by Prof
Meininger, which is to take place on the 5th
of June at the College building. This is the
first jtfreRHe concert given by Prof. NJ, and
those who have been surprised and de-
lighted with the rapid progress made by his
adult scholars will be interested in witness
ing what he has effected in the case of his
younger pupils. 1t should not be forgotten
that Prof. Meininger is making arrange
ments for classes to teach next session,
which he desires to complete before his visit
to Europe this summer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
The Fat MAN Association "A Grand
Success!

This association, after many years
diligent search for Chairs and Fur
niture of fashionable styles and pro-
portion and sufficient strength for
the fat and the lean, the tall and the
low, the old and the young, have
found what they want at II. A.
Currents Chair and Furniture Fac
tory, No. 5 Franklin street, Clarks-
vile, Tenn. a good line of Chairs
and Furniture always on hand
also Repairing and Job Work
promptly attended to.
MAY 3-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

Refreshing A drink of Lig-
on's ice cream soda water.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

OK Tuesday last a young man about TWEEN
v-four years old by the name OF ]. II. VIII
IN, made an assault on a boy by the name
4 J. w. wickham near Palmyra, with an
xe. Wilson has been arrested and is now
I Jail awaiting an investigation by the
rand TurN
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

OUR stock of Mems White and
Fancy Shirts can not be equaled.
Cheap John Store, New Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
Railroad Guide.

Passenger trains leave Clarksville as fol-
lows: South-75O A. NJ. and ~ Z. NJ
North-S35 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ.
Recommendation. North-225 p. NJ. South
-I2N5 p. M. Fast freight North-930A a. NJ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE adjourned term of the Criminal eour
will meet on the first Monday in June.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
Five Hundred Pieces

of White and COlored Embroidery
at cents per yard at the New York
Store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

As / expect to be absent in Europe
during the coming vacation, it ne
cessitates my making arrangements
for pupils before leaving. ] propose
taking a limited number of pupils
in artistic vocal and instrumental
music, and those desiring such in
struction will please apply between
now and end of session.
j. C. MEININGER.
May IL, 1874
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE cred Eye Liniment'' is the
best for all ailments of man and
beasts. Try it. 4
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
Another LGt

of those Fine Counterpanes just re-
ceiyed at the New York Store.
SHEET Music for sale by WAR
field & Reynolds. We can order
any musical instrument and furnish
it as cheap as it can be bought any,
WHERE. on short notice. If
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE Tobacco District Teachers ASsocia-
on will meet at Hadensville, KY, on sat
r,Iay the 3lst inst. All friends of educa-
on and especially teachers, are invited 10
ttend and take part in its deliberations.
J 20 teacher should fail 10 attend and reap its
enefits. Let there be full meeting and
one viii feel that the day been LOST.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

DON'T bepersuaded to buya Reap
ing machine until you see Metcalfe
d. Sons,
No. 8 Franklin St.,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

THE Sunday school children, assisted by
he Philharmonic Society, viii give con-
ert for the benefit of the different Sunday
-bOaIs, Thursday night, June 5th, at Stew
n College Hall. which has been kindly ten
cred by Prof. shearer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

In Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods we cant't be undersOld.
apr-12-2m. E. CLICK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

Hon. MR.. GOLLTDAY, Ex-Congressman
from the Russellvile, Ky. district, was in our
city on Thursday last.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

LADIES will find at the BLUE
FRONT SHOE STORE all the latest
Style Shoes and Slippers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

PERSONS wishing 20 buy valuable proper
IA this city should erae1aber the sale OF
Tr. ). 1. Glenn, executor OF 4. b. Harrison,
eeeaSed. Two valuable lots, the Franklin
IaII property. and a valuable residence on
Iadison street. The sale takes place on the
IA day of June
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
soluble Pacific Fertilizer for To


This article, used by the farmers
and planters of Maryland, Virginia,
North and South Carolina and Geor-
gia since 1866 on their crops of to-
bacco, wheat, corn, oats and cotton
with steadily increased demand,
till the annual sales amount to
thirty-six thousand tons per annum,
is now offered for sale by the under
signed, sole agent for GAINESVILLE.
For each crop there is a special prep
aration. The article now offered at
GAINESVILLE is prepared especially
for tobacco, and is of very high
grade. No farmer who wishes to
have high-price tobacco should fail
to- buy some of it, even if it be but
for part of his crop. See letters and
certificates in my possession. Call
for pamphlets.
JOHN S. ELDER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

WE have had fine rains, and wheat and
corn look very much improved.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

BOWLING & WILSON are max
ing to order, for ladies and gentle
men, the finest dress shoes we have
ever seem.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

am prepared to deliver good Ice
to customers at &c. per pound, and
and Lake Ice at lie. per pound. L
respectfully solicit a share of the
public patronage. Orders left at
Tut & Lindley's grocery will re-
eeive prompt attention.
C. WENZLER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

For choice Teas go to Warfeld &
REYNOLDS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
BATES OF ADVERTISING.


Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-tributes Of respect and obituaries half
price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
Gracey House.

SHELBY, HART & O'BRrEN, of the Gracey
House, sold for the week ending May y,
1879, l4O hogsheads as follows:
hhds good leaf, Sll 25, 8 90, so, 8 30, 9 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

ONE Of the most amusing incidents noticed
during our grand gala day on the 18TH INST,
was the appeaFaBce OF an enthusiastic and
patriotic specimen OF the canine race, in DIT,
ChiIton's brigade from District No. s, To tbs
mast head of whose caudal appendase was
securely dashed small u. :. flag, which
was borne high and proudly I'm mid-air,
with this appropriate inscription pinned up
on il 81 celebrate the ere6tiGu Of temple
to Justice, and the abolition OF the dOg fay"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

EDITORS CHRONICLE; Iwish to announce
through your columns that the proposed
concert by the children of the city schools
will be given, as originally intended, at the
Stewart Cabinet building, on Thursday night
June l.. The building has been kindly ten
dered us for the occasion. ]. G. BROOKS,
Snnff
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
DIRECTIONS
For the Homestead Tobacco Grower

For use on plant beds sow about 10 pounds Tor every
10 yards square; dig it in we'll When the plants are up
about quantity just before arain when the plants
are dry. Never when the plants wet with dew
If the fly is bad about pounds to 10 yards square
every or 10 days In the hill much depends on the
character of the SOIL Ordinarily tablespoonful in the
check before you make the hill.
For Tobacco use the Homestead Tobacco Grower.
For Wheat Corn, Grass Potatoes other vegetables
Fruit Trees Shrubbery, etc. the Homestead Super
phosphate or Wheat and Corn Grower.
The HOMESTEAD was awarded the Grand Medal of
Honor and Diploma of Highest Merit at the Centennial
For certificates or further particulars address,
J. j. CRUSMAN,
Sole -Age nt,
March l. 1s79-8m GAINESVILLE, TENN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

We warrant all our custom made
Boots and Shoes. Z. CLICK.
apr-12-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
May 3, 1879-tf.

BEAUTIFUL Linen Suits at Cheap
John Store, New Providence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

VIcK's Garden Seeds at Byers'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

NO PATENT MEDICINE ABOUT
THIS!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
Rroadhurst Institute.

The examination of the classes of Broad
hurst Institute commences on Monday next
at So O'Clock A. M. On Tuesday night the
s'RIsing Star Society" viii give an enter
tainment, and one win be given by the
Excelsior Society on Wednesday night.
Thursday night the graduating exercises
and the baccalaureate address by DIR. A. ID.
Sears viii present their attractive character
istics, 10 which the patrons, friends of the
institution and the public are cordially in
vited
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

WI. POWERS, Sup't.
JNo. w. HAMMER, JR., Pastor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24
JOHN S. ELDER.

May I0-2m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

May 1919.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-24

T. HERNDoN, Sup't., of the GRANG1
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION, sold for tn,
week ending May %, 1879, 253 hhds. a
follows:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
A Night Scene.

Raymond Gazette.
That was IA beautiful picture, and
afforded food for thought, which was
presented on one OF the chips on
which the editors sailed from Pasca.
goula to the Gulf. Night had over
taken us, CATER a day of festivity),
the ship was fast on "A sand bar
the tide was running OUTPUT the
stars were shining brightly, while
the distant lighthouses and the
lights along the shore, seemed to
be Ill a contest with the queen of
The ladies, always equal
to the emergency, whatever it may
be, approaching the awkwardneSs
OF the situation, speedily assembl-
ed at the fore part of the ship, and,
with clear sweet voices, which rang
out superior TO the dashing of the
waves and the putting of the pro-
sang in unison the popular
songs and hymns of the day. And
there sat the tlme-worn and venera.
Bile Jefferson Davis, as happy and
as unpretending as the humblest
editor, drinking in the touchinp
music of his beautiful country wo-
man! A poet should have witness.
ed the scene.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
THE CRY or THE WRETCHED.

The following sad but beautiful line
were handed lis by Capt. 4. q. Rhodes, o
this county, rs n composition Of his own
For hours along the crowded street
With aimless steps I've trod,
Without n home or hope in life,
With scarce u hope in God.
The cruel night is fitting close,
Tosuch II crushing day;
The earth liz. Oh! so dreary cold!
And Heaven so for away.
The friendless rouse no anxious thoughts,
The busy throng sweeps on;
I've stray beyond the city's lights,
The twilight's gray has gone;
Ny useless arms have failed to win
A crust, a place to stay;
Earth has no room, no work for me-;
And Heaven is far away.
o, great, wide world! o, frowning skyl
So cherries and 50 vast,
dare your Keen and cutting sleet,
Your piercing, bitter blast;
howl, and lash the living spark
From out the living clay,
That feels existence dark, all dark,
And Heaven so far away.
dull and black beside my feet
The sluggish river rolls;
+ beckOns as a demon might
To lure unhappy souls.
is shiny voice is whispering,
Here, rest in peace for aye.
God the river is W near,
And Heaven so far away.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
HOTELS.
House.
Biloxi, Miss.

This establishment is now ready to re-
ceiNe boarders. The house and grounds
have been completely renovated, and now
offer the most desirable comforts. The
proprietor, i'll returning his sincere thanks
for the liberal patronage heretofore ac-
corded him, improves the occasion to give
assurance that the patrons of the house
Will find thsre this year additional attrac-
aud Il service upon which they will
have cause to fclicitate themselves.
The well-known salubrity of Biloxi.
together with its fine facilities for sea
bathing, boating and fishing, signalizes
this locality to the preference of those
who look for quiet, and freshness, and
amnscments during the summer. The
wharf has been enlarged, and new bath
houses have been put up within six hun
dred feet from the hotel.
Parties coming to MONTROSS HOUSE
Will be transported free of charge from
the depot or the train or steamboat land
p. J. MONTROSS,
June y, ls79.-ll-3m Proprietor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
BattIeHOuse
.4L.H.

N. G. ROBBINS, ......... PROPRIETOR.
For the season of 1882 this we'll
known Hotel, having been thoroughly
renovated, offers to the travelling public
first-class accommodations and superior
excellence of fare, guaranteeing to all its
patrons prompt, courteous and satisfac-
tory attention TO all their wants.
Rates have been moderated to suit the
demands of the times.
MI. DICK ROPER, so well and favora-
bly, known in connection with the Hotel
business of Mobile for many years past,
occupies the position of Chief Clerk.
This announcement is Il sufficient guaran-
tee TO all of the hearty welcome and
courteous attention awaiting them at the
Battle HOusc.
Rates for all rooms above the Parlor
floor TWO TO THREE DOLLARS PER
DAY Dec. II, lS7S.-3S-tf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

When an old backwoodsman was
about to take his frstride in a Mis-
sissippi steamerhe wasasked wheth-
er he would take deck or cabin pas.
sage. "Well," said he, III a resign
ed sort of way, ''I've lived all my
life III IA cabin, and | guess cabin
passage will be good enough for a
rough chap like me-"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
State News.
The camp meeting near Crystal
Springs begiEs July cath.

The camp meeting near Crysta
Springs begiEs July cath.
On the 14th the stables of the
State penitentiary were destroyed
by fire.
Col. Felix Labouve, one of the
oldest citizens of DeSotO county,
died last week at fernando.
Hon. w. 9. Dowd, State senator
from Kemper and Neshoba couu.
ties, died in Neshoba on the 10th.
Bro. Frantz received last week
a Rankin county beet that weighed
OF pounds. A very fine summer
beet.
Napoleon Bonapart, who was to
have been hung at Sardis last
Friday. has been granted Il respite
of four weeks by Gov. Stone.
q. NJ. Rubbish, of Walden, was
awarded the contract to build the
Agricultural and Mechanical col.
lege at Starkvil!e, his bid being
$l5,23S 81, the lowest offered.
The supreme court has reversed
the decision of the Warren coun.
ty circuit court in the libel case of
DIR. John ID. Kline vs.. the proprie-
tors of the Vicksburg Herald,
wherein plaintiff was awarded
damages. The case was re.
handed back to the circuit court.
The Brandon Republicans says
Gen Walthall has written Il letter
Hon. James G.. Hall, of Pamela
county, i'll which he signifies his
Willingness to serve the people of
Mississippi as United States sena-
tor. The avowed candidates now
,re: Hon. Il. Barksdale, Hon. O.
R. Singleton and Gen. Il. g. Wal.
jhall.
Bolton Cor. V~ickSburg CONNER ,
There has been quite a mum !
If hogs through the county gone ,
mad since the hydrophobia made !
is appearance. We have been in '
iormed by j. A. Hall, who lives {
lbout four miles in the country, .
hat II died on bis place a few I
since. !
Vicksburg Commercial The !
lands employed on the Ship Island :
Dad have been brought back to :
his end of the road and are work !
ng from that point, grading to- :,
Yards the city. Track laying will -"
re commenced as Soonas the road :"
5 graded. The contractors are y
DING all in their power to have .,
he road completed to Big Black in -.
Ime TO move the crop this season, ~
18th every prospect of success. -
Aberdeen Examiner: Tha two h,
entlemen prominently mentioned III
connection with the presidency "a
the agricultural and mechanical m
'llege, are Prot. Gathright and co
en-. s. ID. Lee. Either OF these st
Antlemen would fill the position +,
but Gen. Lee is "A citizen of Sn
ISIS. while Prot. Cartwright is now NJ
citizen of TtXas-Gen. Lee will ".
We more general satisfaction than tn
ny other man in America, if elect
|, and with that peculiar tact and
lergy that characterize him, would -,
ION make it the most successful MI
well as the most popular institu-
on in the South. OF
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
How 1.-THE Star Spangled Ranner'
Was Written.

HOW "Ihe STAR SpanSled TANNER"
Was Written.
During the bombardment of Fort
McHenry by the British, on Sep.
TENDER 13, l84l, says the Baltimore
San Francis Scott Key visited the
British fleet to obtain the release
of his friend DIR. Beans of Prince
Georges county, who had been
made a prisoner of war and a OH
board II of the ships where he
WAS detained until the firing had
ceased. On the cessation of BON
bardmenu Mr.. Key was permitted
to leave he enemys ships and was
rowed to the fort, bearing with him
the song of the "Star Spangled
Banner" which had composed
during the watches ofthe night.
Soon after he landed, the rough
draft of the verses as he dad inst
written them down on the back of
a letter while coming ashore in the
rowboat, were handed around and
some of the garrison made copies
o them. Judge Nicholson the
captain ofthe artillery company at
the fort, and Mr.. Key had married
sisters, and the judge seems to
been the first person to whom
the author showed the verses The
same night, at his hotel in Balti-
more, DIR. Key wrote out ~ fair
copy OF the verses as they now
stand and the next day gave copy
10 Judge Nicholson, who had the
song published, and it was sung
publicly for the first time soon after
ward in the Holiday Street thea
ter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

Among the spectators at the
Press convention at Pascagoula
was the "big IIjun." Col. John
DICKENS, dressed in the full uniform
OF a chief. He was received with
favor, and unanimously elected an
honorary member.-Hinds County
G0zette.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27
Gas.


Gas will be the principal capital
OF the republicans during the com
ing campaign. Charley Foster is
vlce,preSident Of IA gas company
and Mr.. Hickenlooper is president
OF a big gas monopoly in Cincin.
natl /; and then all the speeches of
the party orators will be principal
y composed of gas.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-06-27

Bumptious Old Gent (in a dir
ectorial tone)-Ah conductor, what
are we-ah waiting for? Con-
ductOr with unconcern)-Waiting
Tor the train to go on, sir. Old gent
retires.