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TIE CUSTER MASSACRE.
An Account OF the Slaughter Given by
an Indian Woman.

An Account OF the Slaughter Given by
an Indian Woman.
Since General Custer and his com,
mand of 300 were massacred by the
braves of Sitting Bull, two or three ac.
counts have been given, each of which
purported to be a correct history OF
the fight. But of the particulars Of
the scene there have been only meager
accounts. The st. Paul Piineer Press
publishes an interview between a cor.
respondent at Standing Rock Agency
and the wife of Tatatukahegleska, OF
Spotted Horn Bull This woman i;
first cousin to Sitting Bull, and the
story is vouched for as being true
account of the battle. After describ
ing the advance and the retreat of Ma
ior Reno-whom she declared to be
either drunk or crazy and his meI
thoroughly panic stricken-the won
an stated that the retreat and its con
sequent slaughter was scarcely ended
when the blare of Clusters trumpets
told the Sioux Of his approach; but
they were prepared for him. The mel
quietly crossed the river, and hundreds
galloped to his rear out of range at
first but soon hemming him in constant
ly narrowing circles. The woman
mounted her pony and rode behint
her camp, where she could get goot
view of the hills beyond. She saw thu
troops come up and dismount. Eacf
fourth man seized the brides OF three
horses besides his own. The rest de
ployed and advanced on the run toward
the river. She saw the terrible effect
of the withering fire which greeted tn,
approach from the willows on the In
dians' side of the stream, and laughed
as she said: "Our people, boys and all,
had plenty of guns and ammunition to
kill the new soldiers. Those who had
run away left them behind" Slowly
trotting north along the outskirts of
the encampments, she noted the Indians
who had crossed getting closer to the
troops. She watched the latter-those
who were left Of them-retreat to
their horses and mount. She heard
the yells of her kindred and the shouts
of the whites; but soon, as the former
grew plentier and the latter fewer, she
could distinguish little save here and
there an animated cluster of men ana
horses.
Slowly her pony logged down the
stream. When she reached the Mime
COMO camp, on the extreme left. not an
hours ride, she said not one white
soldier was visible on the field. OF
horses there were plenty; these the
Indians spared. The Custer men were
soon stripped and the Indians knew
they had killed the long-haired chief,
by his buckskin coat trimmed with
beaver which they found upon him
The Sioux lost thirty killed, and more
than twice as many wounded, the
Indians numbering five thousand ip
all.
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PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

What q mother lacks in skill she
makes up in enthusiasm when she
cuts her boys hair
"l'm going to turn over a new leaf
as the caterpillar remarked when he
had successfully ruined the one he was
on.
Strong as is the power of magma
ton you cannot make woman be-
lieve that she does not need new
bonnet.
"Whisky," said the doctor, "hardens
the brains" Maybe it does" replied
the horrible example, "but it soltens
the knees most WONDERFULLY"
a Venetian glass manufacturer is
fabricating ladies' bonnets by the thou
sands, and selling them, too. That
style of bonnet ought to make good
looking -'lasses,
"Where are the springs of long ago?"
writes Edith NJ. Thomas, in sweetly
lowing verse. Give it up, Edith, Some
of them may be hanging in that old
hoop-skirt in the attic
"Let us pursue the subject a little
farther" said the medical students at
the bedside Of dying patient. So the
next night they went and stole the
body from the cemetery.
A fence-rail was blown right
through the body of a mule by the
Mississippi cyclone, 50 the story goes.
Even cyclone has to approach mule
sideways to get the better Of him.
The scene is laid in a railway car
riage, where seven passengers are
smoking furiously. The eighth pas
senger, courteously: 81 beg your par
don, gentlemen, but do hope that my
not smoking doesn't Inconvenience
YOU
He had turned and twisted in his
seat for nearly an hour, yainly trying
to make an impression on the young
lady who sat behind him. At last he
asked: 'Does this train stop at Cic-
ero?" 81 don't know, sir" she quick
ly replied, adding: 81 hope so, if you
think of getting off there"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13
Locomotive Caprices.

1t is perfectly well known to expe-
rienced engineers that if dozen diff
ferent locomotive engines were made
at the same time, of the same power,
for the same purpose, of like material,
in the same factory, each of these loco
motive engine would come out with
its own peculiar whims and ways, only
ascertainable by experience. One en-
gine will take a great meal of coal and
water once; another will not listen to
such a thing, but insists on being coax
ed by spadefuls and bucketfuls. One
is disposed to start off when required
at the top of his speed; another must
have little time to warm at the work
and to get well into it. These pecu-
liarities are so accurately mastered by
skillful drivers that only particular
men can persuade engines to do their
best. 1t would seem as if some of
these excellent monsters" declared,
on being brought from the stable, If
it's Smith who is to drive, I won't go;
if it's my friend Stokes, l am agreeable
to anything" All locomotive engines
are low spirited in damp and foggy
weather. They have great satisfac-
tion in their work when the air is crisp
and frosty. AT such time they are
very cheerful and brisk, but they
strongly object to haze and mists.
These are points of character on which
they are united. 1t is their peculiari-
ties and varieties of character that are
most remarkable. Flerated Rail,CGy
Journal.
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The Music of the Rain.

Falling, falling, on the house.tops,
With music quaint and rare,
Like tho sound of human heart.throbs
On the silent midnight air;
Or the tears OF angels falling
When they weep with those who weep
Or the lullaby of mothers
When they rock their babes 10 sleep
Like the drowsy wine of poppics
With its wierd, enchanting power,
Coming TO the weary listener
Like the dew to dropping flowers;
Like calm sleep TO those who suffer,
Or like tears to those who mourn;
Like remembered words of loved ones
From our aching bosoms torn,
Strangely sweet, bewiIching music,
All enthralled my senses lie,
AsI watch the mystic Future
With the shadowy Past 50 by,
While calm and holy quiet
Steals upon my heart and brain,
Then TALL asleep, still listening
To the murmur of the rain.
So, mayhap, sometime hereafter
! shall lay me down to rest,
Overweary, aud shall listen
For the music loved best
When, its gentle cadence falling
Through the midnight silence deep,
Softly soothes my troubled spirit,
While it lulls me into sleep.
When, at last, my soul has fallen
Into sweetest, glad repose,
That on earth sunshine nor shadow
No awakins ever knows
Like the voice ol waiting angels,
Or the vesper bells in toll,
May the soitly-ialllng laindrops
Chant requiem for my soul,
--.ftbe Rinne IN Baldwia's Monthly
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The first American bishop was Sam
uel Seabury, who was consecrated
bishop of Connecticut by four nonjur-
ing prelates at Aberdeen in 1884.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Hartford boasts that the deposits in
her banks foot up over $25, 900, or
about 5000 to every man, woman and
child in the city.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

An Irish officer challenged a gunner
at the Tampico garrison to duel. 1t
was accepted, six Founders named as
the weapons and thousand yards the
distance. Knowing the gunner's skill,
the officers allowed the news Of the af-
fair to reach the ear Of the governor,
who put stop to it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

Within eighteen months $50 miles
of railroad have been under construc-
tion in Mississippi, over s2O,0OO,OO
being invested. During the fifteen
years previous, only seventy-nine miles
of road were built.
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lid she say"
"What did who say2" said the mid
dle-aged gentleman, turning scarlet.
Miss Negley. Don't think me in
trusive," she added: "but I know all
about it
"The deuce you dol" said Mr.. Bar.
thorne. "Why, she wouldn't let me
get in word edgewise-that's what
she said. Perhaps, however, I've had
a lucky escape"
"But you must own that it is hard,
said Alice, earnestly.
"IIard?" echoed Mr. Barthorne. 81
should have supposed it would have
suited her exactly But" new idea
bursting athwart his brain, "there's as
good fish in the sea as ever were caught
out of it! Miss Alice, what would
you say if I We're to ask you to be my
wife?"
Alice Hopkins looked at him il
amazement.
81, Mr.. Barthorne!" she exclaimed.
"You are young enough to be my
daughter, sure enough said the
worthy man, not without some bitter
ness. "But I'm not so very old, either,
and I've a good home to offer any
woman who will take pity upon my
loneliness"
Loneliness
Alice looked at Mr.. Barthorne in
surprise. 1t had never occurred tc
her little innocent heart that Mr.. Bar.
thorne, in the big white house, with
the pair of horses and the close
carriage, could ever be lonely. And
perhaps there was something in the
dewy brightness of her eyes, as she
raised them to Mr.. Barthorne's face,
that emboldened him to plead his
cause with more energy.
"I should love you very dearly,
Alice" he said, with a tremble in his
voice. 81 would be very good to you
Won't you answer me, Alice?"
Her head dropped; there was an in.
slant of silence, and then she said in a
low tone;
"Yes, Mr. .Barthorne, I'll marry you"
He bent and kissed her forehead.
you'll not regret it, my lass" said
he. "And you're the very girl l would
have picked out of a thousand. I'm
glad, now, that Miss Nesley wouldn't
listen to me-"
Alice started.
"Oh, Mr.. Barthorne," said she, "was
that your errand?'
or CUuIsu IL wos," ooid Barthorne.
"Dr. Smiley said she was the very
woman needed to regulate my house,
hold. But the moment limited at the
subject, she as good as ordered me of
the premises. Not that I'm sorry fol
it. She has a face like a man, and g
figure like Prussian grenadier."
Alice broke out laughing. She
could fancy exactly how Miss Negley
had looked. There was comfort in the
reflection that Miss Negley would
never lecture her more.
Miss Negley battled with the com,
mittee next day, but in vain. The
ruthless trustees reduced her salary one
half, and when it transpired, in some
unaccountable way, that she had
actually refused Mr.. Barthorne with
out being asked she felt that life was
indeed a failure. And the arrival OF
Alice Hopkins wedding-cards did not
better matters.
"Oh, dear, oh, dear" she said, 81
spoke too soon. Why didn't wait tc
hear what Mr.. Barthorne had to say
before | answered in such a hurry
My tongue always was my besetting
fault
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The Train.

The Train.
Hark
It comes!
II huns!
With ear to ground
Icatch thesound,
The warning. courier-roar
That runs along before.
The pulsing, struggling now is clearer!
The hillsides echo "Nearer, nearer"
Till, like drove OF rushing, frightened cattle,
With dust and wind and clang and shrek and
rattle,
Passes the Cyclops of the trainl
Tsee ialr face at a pane,-
Like piano.stins
The rails, unbnrdened, sing;
The white smoke flies
Up to the skies;
The sound
Is drowned
IIark!
--CharleS H. CrandaH in the Century,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1883-06-13

The Rev. David L. Hump, of Buff
falo, is thought to be the oldest living
graduate of Yale College. Mr.. Hum
hearty at the age of 93 years.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-10-24

Cable dispatches report four hundred
cases of trichinosis in ten villages o
Saxony. Most of the victims will die
without doubt, as reeoyeries from the
attacks of the parasites are very rare.
This epidemic comes from the extensive
German habit of eating raw or half
cooked pork, of which these people are
very fond. The German government
has been led TO believe fhetaH thedan-
ger came from American hog meat; hence
that article has been prohibited for more
than two years. If the people had, at
the same time, adopted the habit OF
cooking their pork, trichinia would have
disappeared, and thus something like
plausible case made out to support the
policy of prohibition. But the people
went on in confidence, and four hundred
at least are now practically convinced
that the raw flesh of the German hog Is
as fatal as that Of any other. Pork, even
though It be infested with trichinia
NAV be eaten with safety after It has
been exposed to heat to the extent o.
100 degrees of Fahrenheit. That efiec'
tually destroys the parasite; and no meal
| Is entirely safe without this precaution
| r. the German government wishes Z
interfere in q practical and effectua
manner, it should require all hog mea
"a he well cooked, under severe penalties
Il
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Zephyr Department !

Hats from 50 cents to $500.
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N1t psH
NiII f.k here take The opportu T.
nifty g stats lat aefezSI asatleineh Of
lnls city. 6t to head oI whom Ms the
entegpE i2lnR president of The Nalrhez
Cotlou Mills ~. II e Learned, had
prepared for exhibition st louisville,
quite credifable display of the pro-
duckions Of this city and county, con-
siating of the products Of the Natchez
factory, the two oil mills, the wood fac
tory and other manufactures, together
With specimens0f the Woods earths. etc,
of the county.
The exhibit would have done honor
to the industry and enterprise Of the
people of Natchez- Letters were written
By Sir. Learned to the officers Of the
Exposition for information - to the
proper method Of placing them on ex-
hibition, and the only reply he received
after long delay, WAS 8 few lines on a
postal card referring him to the Score
tary of State. Of Mississippi. A letter TO
the Secretary of State was referred By
him to Mai. Wall, commissioner Of i'm
migration, who having only just been
appointed to act in this matter, could
give no definite information on the sub
iect. Finally disgusted with red tape
and delay, Mr. Learned gayeno further
thought to the subject, and the matter
was abandoned This want Of system
attic management on the part of the
officers Of the Louisville Exposition may
probably account for the absence of
Mississippi products.
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The several schools Of tie & s1-5|'.
lie and priyate-will have their <xsI.
cises during Fair week from ia
The Fair Review viii s. fhe .nis
Fair daily published dnrine next sek
Two thousand copies will Be- circnl ated
free, each day. A Il viii publish eery.
thing relating 70 the FaiE, Il will IS a.
excellent advertising medium.
The handengine ere companiea WI
contest for the silver trumpet on Wed
nesday Of Fair week, In trial Of speed
with hose reels-sixteen men to enter
and each reel to carry two hundred and
fifty feet Of hose. The details Of con
test by steamers will be agreed upon BY
those competing.
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Sells Brothers Great Exhibition.
Under the Largest Tents Ever
Erected. Coming in . Few

This extraordinary combination OF
Enormous Railroad Shows, and whose
announcements are causing the public
to await its coming in anxious expecta-
ton, win positively reach Jackson on
the 9th of November. The single fact
that this Colossal Combination requires
more tents than any other existing show,
will bear irrefutable testimony to its
comparative immensely, and to the re-
flecting mind comes the enigma-How
can a combination so vast, and one re-
quiring, for its daily expenditure, such
a necessarily enormous outlay of money,
ever take enough money at its doors to
make its financial success q certainty
We give it up But from the nerve its
plucky managers eyince in assembling
and putting before the people show OF
such unprecedented magnitude, it would
seem that they are strong in the belief
that there is no limit to public patrO-
mage, when features are piled on fea-
lures and novel attractions are n1assed
in such astounding proportions, as the
union of their various popular amuse-
ment ventures have enabled them to
accomplish.
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stmk Is unsufpassed.

We carry Ostrich Plumes as low as
$50 and as high as $500; and Trimmed
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For Business Education
no to Rx.ACKNFAN'S COLLEGE,
oct.i1 'Sa-3m-
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FOR RENT,

cTORE HOUSE ON MAIN STREET, oCCU
- pied at present by Hilzheim q shelton. Fo
terms. etc. apply 70 f. NJ PARKER,
aug. ISL At Capital State BaHk.
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Spotted Babies.
Meridian BIercury.1

Meridian Mercury. :
There are two spotted babies on ex-
hibition in Meridian. They are twins
and are two years and nine months old.
Their mother is negro woman and is a
full blood. Her name is Mary Jones
and she is a native of Alabama. The
ehiIdren's father, she says was a full
bleoded negro. They have each a large
white spot which extends all around the
body and covers the abdomen. Anoth-
er white ring around the legs and an
other in the forehead. The tnft of hair
growing on the forehead is white. Ihey
are bright, intelligent children andsare
both boys. One is named Oscar and the
other Harvey Jones. They are mot
very healthy. The spots are pure W bite
and are similar to the skin of white
baby. Il
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notice.

MR. BYRON H. EvERS, OF LONDON, WHO
NJ has purchased and now claims large guam
tity of Lands in the Delta under levee tax titles,
prior to the redemption thereof from the tax sale
in March OF this year. has authorized us to make
adjustments with parties holding adverse interests
subject to his approval so that conflict Of title and
litigation may be avoided. To this end we are at-
thorzed to receive applications for the purchase on
his title from persons DESTROYS OF adding TO their
plautatiops. IN ALL CASES where the taxes were
really paid by the land prior to the sale Tor
taxes so as 10 render the sale Illegal are author
lied to release Mr., Evers' title for nominal sum-
His wish is to make his enterprise successful and
to begin by removing all antagonists, If possible
We invite correspondence from all parties in in
terest NUGENT & MCWILLIE,
oct u ,s3-4m JACKSON, Miss.
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Consumption Cared.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung
Affections, also positive and radical cure
Tor Nervous Debility and Nervous Com
plants. after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt ii 6is duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo,
tive and desire to relieve human suffer
ing. | will send free of charge to all whe
desire il, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions Tor prePar
ing and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, W: A
MOVES, 149 Powers Block, Rochester, New
YnrL
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The foundry and machine works OF
this old and enterprising firm, at Vieks-
burg, were seriously damaged by fire on
the night of September 9Th. We are
pleased to be able to say that they are
again fully prepared to do all work in
their line. They keep in stock, or man.
ufacture to order, all Kinds of engines,
cotton gins, presses, and agricultural
machinery generally. They make the
repairing of machinery, speciality, and
ALWAYS do their work we'll.
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Chicago Tribune: With the exception
Of Judge Cooley's recent demonstration
of thelawful power of thestate tcregulats
corporate profits, the declaration Of the
State Republican Convention of New
Yort il the most important .contribu.
ton of the day to Autobiography agi'
tation. A few years ago this agitation
in some of the Western States, ther
called the "Granger movement" was
denounced as q 4scraze," and regarded at
I tha East. especially in New York, in
much the same light as communism
Tf the theory Of the State regulation,
which involves the theory of National re-
gulation in thaeae rs interstate com
I I f = kad not received the clearest pop
Mar and authoritative support, the ne
nahlican party ofNew York would mol
Rive It the prominent position i occn
Dies in this years platform.
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rhs widou of a Great General.

The widow of Albert Sidney johnson
and children reside in Los Angeles, Cal
ifonia, where they have resided some
wears. The General left them compare
lively poor on the frontier of Texas he
located q certificate upon $40 acres OF
land near the head of Brazos rive, which
has upon it a valuable coal mine. Mrs.
johnson has had many opportunities to
sell since the war, but always refused,
as she knew of the coal mine, which Is
now worth 100000. @
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A Double Weddin

Married, at Ripley, Miss, October
10Th, 1888, by Rev. d. L. Cogdell, IN
the NJ. E. Church, DIR. ]. w. MCCARTHY
10 Miss MoLLIE NJ. HARRIS; and Mr.
JAS. G. HARRIS to Miss. MARY NJ. THUI
AoND, all of Ripley.
THE CLARION extends best wishes to
the happy couples.
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MoSITION IN ADMIRALTY.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, L..
SoCFItERS DIsrRlcT OF MISSISSIPPI.
WHEREAS, A libel hath been filed in the Dis
w triet Goartof the United States TOR the south
cr District Of Mississippi. the 18TH day oi oeto-
her A. D. 1888, by the United States of America,
against the Steamboat Oliver Clifton her tackle &c
And whereas, the substance OF said libel Is, that
the said vessel was navigated without having been
Inspected and licensed according law, and pray
ing that the said vessel her tackle, &c, may be
condemned and sold 10 pay the demand OF llbel-
anti Now, therefore, in pursuance Of the monitie9
directed to me under the seal of the said Court,
do hereby give public notice TO all persons claiming
the said vessel, her tackle, &C., or in any manner
interested therein that they be and appear before
tIe said District Court, on the LIST Monday in No
yember, 1888, then and there to interpose theil
claims and to make their allegations in that behalf
This the 18th day of October A. b., 1883.
Us w. c. RAUM, u. S. Marshal
Southern District of Mississippi.
PER R. H WINTER, Deputy.
OCT. 24 .sa-if 80 -
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MARRIED.

sweeny-Jamison-At the residence
of Mrs. NJ. A. Hedrick, Floyd, La, by
the Rev. Robt. S. Isabel, Mr.. w.
Sweeny, of Girard, La, to Miss Mamie
Z. Jamison.
The fair bride and her fortunate hus
band have our best wishes. q
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II OFFER FOR SALE Ny RESIDENCE-CoN-
tanning Eight Rooms aud all necessary out
houses; large garden etc. Convenient TO business,
at a bargain. For further Information, call upon
me at the Parlor Shoe Store.
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Medical Censors,

nF THE FIFTH COMPRESSION DISTRICT,
~ will examine applicants for License on the
SECOND MONDAY OF DECEMBER, MARCH, JUNE
AND SEPTKNBER at the CRY or JACKSON, Miss.
ROBERT KEIIsS NJ. D.,
oct II ,s3-1y J. w BENNETT, NJ. d.