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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
Getting a Pass Of Dean Rich
mOnd.
81. louis Globe-Democrat.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
"rve o story about Dean Rich.
mond,n said a railroad man TO o
Globe Democrat reporter the other
day, "that l know is true, because
| was there. / have never seen it
In print, but l think II is as good a
one as ever told on the old man.
It happened up in New York in
let me sees-'56, l believe. Dean
Richmond had an Office in Buffalo
then, In o little seven.by.nine
building, that he held sole posses.
sion of. Well, one day while the
old man was scribbling away-you
know he wrote q hand in comparI.
son with which Horace Greeley's
writing was like print-a fellow
that had a lot of shingles piled up
at a station fifty or sixty miles
down the Central walked in. Deaa
looked up and asked:
"What dye wantp
"1've got some shingles down
here / want to sell YOU
"Well you go back home and
when | want 'em III send for 'eln,
and the old mau commenced scrib
bling again.
"About three months afterward
the shingle man wanted to go TO
Albany for something or other, and
wrote to Richmond asking for a
pass. Ia q day or two he got a
letter about eight words long,
written on plain note paper and
signed 'Dean Richmond There
was not a man In the town that
could make out any of it except
the signature, but the shiDgle
speculator supposed it was Deans
way of making out pass, SO he
took the train for Albany and pre-
sented it to the conductor, who
glanced at it, said 'All right and
handed it back to HIM. Well sir,
he Travelled tor weeks on that
piece of paper, until one day he
landed 10 Buffalo again. Passing
Richmond's Office he thought he
would drop in a moment and thank
the old man tor bis courtesy. He
said: Mr.. Richmond, l am very
much obliged to you for that
pass
what passf was the gruff re-
spouse.
"sWhy, that pass you sent me q
month or two ago.
az didn't send you no pass
eyes you did; here 1t is,' said
the shiugle man, producing the
paper.
"Old Dean took it studied ovel
it a minute, got purple in the face
aud shouted in a voice trembling
with anger why, you---
fool, you, that amt no pass Ant
then, shaking 1t In his visitor'l
face, be pointed at it and added
with a yell: That says: "Wh,
In HI don't you send them shin
glesi Dean Richmond D'y,
understand that, you - -
idiot p
"The shingle man beat a hast,
reteat and it took the old man
week to cool down.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
SCRANTON, MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY AUGUST l. 1884

plant, two bird scenes and other
exhibits in taxidermy, specimen
bale of hay, specimen bale OF cot
ton, invention of writing table
for the blind, an elaborate piece OF
embroidery, a map of Mississippi
made Of silk or satin and embrold.
cred, an elaborate piece of embroid-
cry on lace, rag rugs, one piece OF
raised canvass work, one piece OF
framed wax howers, two brackets,
handsome embroidered silk quilt.
one lace tidy, quilt, lellies, wines,
cordials aud catsups. Several
other fine paintings have been
promised. Those first mentioned
are mostly home talent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
A Cowardly Cur.

Cor. Louisville Courier-Journal.
Apropos of Blaine, l was talking
to a gentleman about him to-day,
and he spoke OF the cowardly way
IN which he ran and shouted for
Rockwell when he heard Guiteau's
pistol 90 of. He told me that
when Blaine was teaching school
at Georgetown, some gentleman
there pursued him with Q squirrel.
rife, and Blaine showed all the
points of o thorough. bred racer.
Finally he swan the creek and
got behiud q tree on the other side
and held the fort. His pursueI
could not swim the creek without
wettiDg the priming In his old flint
lock, aud when he went OF to lool
for d crossing the /" "Plumed Knight
made his escape,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

More than forty years ago, when
il was found that prevention for
the Asiatic cholera was easier than
cure, the learned doctors OF both
hemlspheres drew up a prescrip-
tiou which was published (for work.
ing pe0plel In the New York San,
and took the name of the s'Sua
Cholera MIXTURE Our cortemp6-
rary never lent its name TO . bet
ter article. We have seen il in
constant use for nearly two score
years, and found 1t to be the best
remedy for looseness of the bowels
ever yet devised. II Is to be CON
mended for several reasons. 1t Is
10 be mixed with liquoN aud there
fore will not be used as an alcoholic
beverage; its ingredients are wen
known among all common people,
aud ii will have 40 predjudice to
combat ; each OF the materials is in
equal proportion to the others, and
may therefore be compounded with
out professional skill; aud, as the
dose is so very small, it may be
carried In a tiny vial ia the waist
coat pocket, and be always al
at hand. Ii is:
Tinct. 0pii,
Capsici,
Rhei CO.,
Menth pip,
Campho.
Mix the above In eQual parts
dose, ten 10 thirty drops. In plain
terms, take equal parts tincture oi
opium, red pepper, rhubarb, pep,
permint and camphor, and mix
them for use. In case of diarrhea,
take a dose OF ten to twenty drops
in three or four teaspoonfuls oi
water. No one who has this by
him, and takes it in time, will ever
have the cholera. We commend
1t to our Southern friends, aud hope
that the rcSipe will be widely pub
lisbed. Even when no cholera ID
anticipated, tits an excellent rene
dy for ordinary summer complaint
This remedy was carried around
by Capt. B, +. Day, y. 8. N, fol
many years aud used with good
effect.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

St. Louis Republican.
A number Of preachers OF the.
gospel, of various denominations
have written letters to Gov. Cleve~
land, congratulating him upon his
nomination, and many others have
orally expressed the hope and be-
lief that he will be elected. In q
letter to the governor, Fl. q. Bow
en-, editor and proprietor OF the
New York Indspmdsat, says:
~ have been republican since
the Fremont campaign Of 1856, anil
1 from that day have always voted
with my party. Had the late re-
publican convention at Chicago
been wiser in its action l should
have remained steadfastt TO the par.
ty, bat it has gone astray and ]
cannot follow In its path. / most
sincerely rejoics In your nomius'
ton aud assure you that l shall Dc
what can 70 secure your election
as have your nomination..
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
THE COURTS.
REGULAR TERMS
Circuit Court-Seventh District,
sAMUHL. II. TERRAL. judge.

Circuit Court-Seventh District.
SAMUEL II. TERRAL. Judge.
JAS. II. NEVILLE, District Attorney.
Clarke county, first Monday in February aad
August, continuing twelve days.
.Kemper county, first Monday In February and
August continuing twelve days
Laadsriale county, first Monday in July and
January, continuing twentytou Judicial days II
business requires.
Wayne county, first Monday. in April ard octo-
ber continuing six days.
Greene county. second Monday in April and 0e.
tober, continuing sin days
Perry county seventh Monday after fourth Mon
day in April sRd October.
Marion esunty Sixth Monday after fourth Mon
day in April and October.
HaacocA county, third Monday after fourth
Mc.da. m April and October, continuing twelve
days
Harrison county. first Monday after fourth
Monday In April and October, continuing twelve
days
Jackson county. third Monday Of April and 0ctO-
Der, continuing twelve days.
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Chancery Court Seventh Dist
sYLyANuS EyANS Chancellor.

jackson county, hrst Monday Of March and Sep
tember. continuing ak days.
Harrison county second Monday In March and
September continuing six days.
Hancock county, third Monday In March and
September, continuing six days.
Greene county, second Monday n April and Oc
tober continuing six days.
Msrion county, fourth Monday In March and
September, continuing ak days
Perry county, first Monday after the fourth Mon
day in March and September continuing six days
Wayne county, fourth Monday after the fourtl
Monday Of March and September continuing isi,
days.
Clarke county, first Monday in May and Novem
Der, continuing six days.
Landerdsle county, third Monday Of May ans
November, continuing twelve days.
Kemper county, second Monday In May aud No
vember continuing six days
Monthly rules Of Chancery Court on second Mon
dav in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
STATE DIRECTORY.

Governor-Robert Lowry
Lieutenant -Governor-G. d. Shands.
Treasurer-W. l.. Hemingway.
Secretary of State-H. c. Myers
Auditors. Gwin.
Attorney General-T. c. Catchings.
Sup't of Education--J. A. Smith.
Librarian-Mrs. NJ. Morancy.
Supt Penitentiary-T. J. McQuiston.
Sup't Insane Asy DIR. 7. G. Mitchell.
Sup't Deaf and Dumb Institute-R.
Doybins.
Sup't Blind Institute-Dr. w. s. Lang
ley.
Revenue Agcnt--Wirt Adams.
Land Commissioner-H. d. Cameron.
SUPREME COURT.
Chief Justice-J. A. p. Campbell.
Associate Justices--H. II. Chalmers,
Tim Il. Cooper.
Clerk-O1iver Clifton.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
John M. Stone, president; W. b. Au.
gustus, W. A. Melville, members; c. C.
Campbell, clerk.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

There were over l. 800 persons a.
the republican independent con.
vention and half as many m0rss
were on the outside, for lack "
either standing or sitting ro0m
within the ha.L
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
POstOmce Hours.

The following are the postoiace hours Of the
Scranton posioticei
Open from O'Clock a m. to pm. From 3oeloek
pm. TO pm.
Sundsy-Onice open half On hour before and after
departure Of mail traina.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
is unqualifiedly for Grover Cleve-
land tor President In preference to
James G. Blaine. He says, ~
certainly believe he will be
elected.n t f
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
Societies.

GuLr LODGE KNIGHTS OF HONOR No.
24s4-Meets on first and fourth Saturday
nights of each month. Z. w. Morrill,,
P.D.; w. f. Herrin, d.; T. A. Coulson,
v.D.; L. N. Dantzler, A. D.; l. w. Broome,
@. o.; j. 4. Lester, chap; b. Goode, c.;
E. W. Morrill,, +. r.; +. +. Greenhaughen,
g. N. Office of Financial Reporter at
Hall. Trustees--M. M. Evass, j. w.
Morris, l.. McInnis.
PAscAGoULA LODGE A. +. AND A. M.
No. 002 meets thitd Saturday night IN
each month. T. A. Coulson, w. M;
w. Watkins, s. W.; B. Il. Hobbs. j. WI
A. Blumor, Treas. G. n. Wood, Sec'y
NJ. NJ. Evans. s. D.; d. I. Price, j. D.
g. L. Howe, I.
r. L. HOWE r. A. CHAPTER No. 1885,
Meets second Saturday night in each
month. T.. A. Coulson, H. p; J. W.
Morris, King.
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I,ostofnce and Mnils.

Postofice open from AN. TO 8 pm.
every day. !,
On Sundays open from to 1oa.m. and
from to pm. =,
Letters for register will be received
during the week iron I'm. till $3.50 p. m.
No letters registered on Sundays, nor after
hours on week days.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. :
IRON Scrontom- Arrives at $50 Am. and
Ills pm. Departs at Gi5 am. and
3:45 pm.
Lsakespiue Romte---Arriyes on Wednes-
days aud Saturdays at pm. Departs
on Mondays and Thursdays at an.
u. CASTANERA, P. M.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

Judge Jas. I. Friar holds regular terms
Of court at the courthouse In Scranton the
first and fourth Mondays 10 each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
Justice Courts.

Judge J. w. Starr holds regular terms
of court ut the courthouse in Scranton
the second aud fourth Wednesdays In each
month
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01

The Galveston Nescs describes
the followers Of Ben Butler as sstnil,
twistersr It fails to explain, how
ever, whose tails are twisted.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
Board Of Health. ,Iackson Co.

S. s. Henry, president, DIR. w. A. Cox
DR.. M. Moore, j. w. Stewart aud w. s.
Dodsou, sr. DR.. W. d. Bragg, port ply.
sician and health officer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1884-08-01
Official Directory jackson County.

Clerk Of the Courts-walter NJ Denny.
sherin-John Y. Clark.
Treasurer-S. X Thompson.
surveyor--E. W. Morril.
Assessor-A. A. Vaughan.
Co. Supt. Pub. Ed-Dr. II. L. How're.
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PROFESSIONAL.
7 c. HEIDELBERG-
ATTORNEY AND CoUNSELLoR-AT-
LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
CHANCERY,
- n. n.

fxsusonAL.-Tke Law card Of J. C. Heidelberg
.np~srs h our eolunnr this morning. We have
Known him for twenty years a. successfully en-
raged IN the practice q his profession, and can
kensstly, and as caeerfully. recommend him 10 al
h need Il the services Of safe and reliable attor.
pev-Nsri4iaA Nsressy. II
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
xri4htful Marine Disastar.

At ten o'clock on the Sd inst, in the dense
fog that prevailed along the coast the Belgian
steamer Daniel Steinmann, of the White Cross
line, drove on ledge of rocks called the Sis
tors, Sambro island, and then backed of and
sank, in about fifty feet Of water. It is known
that n8ne people had been saved out Of 1870 who
had sailed in her. The Steinmann left Ant
werp on March e, under Capt Van schoonho-
ven. She carried cargo of Photograph wire and
general merchandise Her crew numbered
thirty-nin men. She, carried 1ihety-four
Storage Passengers, all Germans, twenty OF
Thom were to land at Halifax and the rest at
New York: She was reported at Skalbounes
point, near Antwerp, two days after sailing.
The next heard Of her was when the lightkeep-
lPr on Sarnbro island heard her whistle as she
was going down. A few rockets were seen
from the shore, but the storm prevented any
one going to Der rescue. Seven persons came
ashore somehow III the night, and were safely
landed through the surf
They reported that some of the crew were
chnglng to the rigging, part of which was above
water: During the night the weather continued
too rough to permit any one to go to the assist
s snce OF the men on the wreck, although it was
but two hundred yards away. At daylight .
fisherman named Gilkie launched hatboat
and brought OF Capt Van Schoonhover and a
boy who had been secured in the rigging bv
the captain These were the only ones left on
the rigging It was not until after noon that
word was received At Halifax that disaster
the island Two tugs were sent to the wreck
put returned having been unable to get near
1t on account of the boisterous weather.
At the hour ut which the disaster occurred,
the passengers were all in their berths, and
without warning met death beneath the water.
The su1erings Of those who escaped was ter
rible, and it was only after hard struggle that
they we're able to reach the rock on which the
light house stands
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
3aoord Of 0assualtiSo,

AT East Saginaw, Mich, The Michigan Saw
works were totally destroyed by fire with their
conterts including 920, 900 worth Of new stock.
e.css, go, 900 to $1OO, O6O; insurance. SA.5OO.
distributed among twenty -four companies
The works will be rebuilt immediately.
Thomas Milton and . companion named
Cassidy were struck by lightning Monday 31st,
while driving home from Lincoln, Neb. Milton
Ind one of the horses were killed and the buggy
set on fire. Cassidy was badly shocked, and vas
unable to remove the dead mans body from
the burning buggy.
A night express from Toronto 70 Montreal
ian Of the track near Wales station. The en-
rineer WAS killed and The fireman fatally in
jured; l. D! Swett Springfield, Mass, collar
bone fractured; J. Gilbert, Chicago, face and
leg bruised; r. Cole. Montreal, arm bruised and
back sprained; J. Christen, Montreal, hip cut:
Edward Stephenson, ct John, N B. Leg bruised
and hands cut; Four or five others were
slightly hurt
The accident to the east bound Northern Pa
cific train at Glyndon, Mimi, was more serious
than At first reported. Three cars were
ditched, two emigrant coaches and the sleeper
Moorhead. The coaches were empty, but the
sleeper had = number Of passengers in it. all Of
whom are more or less hurt, but mono serious
". The coaches were badly damaged, espec-
tally the sleeper. The track was torn up for
about fifty yards, and . new track had to be
built around it before the train could be righted
again This occasioned delay Of seventeen
hours.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
P1o2. 1oR311oP.
He Finally Accepts the 1rssids2cy % the
Minnesota State Unive9sity.

He Finally Accepts the Prssidsdey q the
Minnesota State Univsrsity.
Prof Cyr-r Northrop, Of Yale, has accepted
the presidency Of tEc Minnesota state UNIVERSE
ty at Minneapolis
The last week Of February Regents ffslsbury'
Clark and Davis met at the Fifth Avenue hotel,
New York, ard decided to offer the presidency
of the state university to Prof. Northrop.
President now Professor, f6f-ell resigned
over year ago, and some impotence Gsgen to
appear with the unfavorable situation in which
early iii the interval were to the effect that ex-
Senator Patterson ct New Hampshire was to
come to the head Of the institptien--a selection
that was not generally approved y 10 under
stood that the selection of Prof Northrop was
practically unanimous with the board of regente:
Gov. Pillsbury and Judge Clark went to New
Haven February oath, and formally offered the
position to Prot. Northrop, who took the matter t
rop arrived In Minneapolis and spent week in
looking Over the university and gaining an &C.
quaintance with the situation. 1t was stated
that the salary offered was St 800, bnt that he
did not wish to give up salary " $500 at
Yale at time when he had just completed q
fine residence to incur the expense attendant
on moving 50 far West. During his visit here
q reception vas given Prot. NOrthrOp by Mr.
Charles A. Pillsbury, to which were invited the
Yale graduates and the prominent citizens Of
that the offer would not be accepted Prot:
Northrop is forty eight years old, is good
lawyer, brilliant orator, something of poll
Gcian, and has been professor of rhetoric in
Yale college twenty years. For twelve years he
was collector of the port Of New Haven
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
9he cause Of the Cincinnati Riots,

Last Saturday night, after Judes Matthew,
had charged the Immortal land now thoroughly
terrified twelve before whom William Berne,
continent was generally expressed, AT last ven
hang murderer in Cincinnati Both thoe1
versed IN the law and those who could under,
be nothing else than murder In tho first deeroe}
or that Ut furthermost two or three Of tho jurorj
might cause : Disagreement, Tho court had
tSs ': :si ss;s
had nothing to DO With tho law except to use Il
to have recognized their duty plainly, and dis.
covered no way to any verdict except ono Of
tSa 1 u the first degree: since they sent 4
recommend tho boy to mercy. despite thei3
verdict. Tho court replied that they could
A9nday, when tho jury announced readiness L
with humanity, and difficulty was sxpsr1enoed IN
making q paseago way for the entrance OF juror1
and ofacerc. When tho foreman announced thai
degree, but guilty Of granddaughter tho mildes(
possible under tho indictment) there arose CRY
OF surprise, mingled with expressions Of disguso
minute had passed the boy was taken through
tho judges private room, down tho back stairs,
ana through tho tunnel leading over into the
sight Of him and proSsby oas q IN opp p1a
to do him bodily harm, Tho court asked ths
g 3c,oa counsel ii they wished tho 1ur,
sss so % # each sd and they every had o n:
prosecutors. No, !sir,' exclaimed Messrs. Pusi
ponc rom hs ~ n DON:
sak the court what he thought Of the verdict.
With an indignation that he shared With hun.
dreds OF others around him, he could not refrai1
nom expressing himself in an undertone "It1
ID Outraged" he exclaimed. and without the
customary thanks to the jury for their faithful.
ness In doing their duty, he simply said: The
Jury is dismissed" The twelve men arose from
their places with an irregular stagser, and got
prisoners counsel also left, and went down the
street. The prosecutors had welded 20 strong Z
chain Of evidence that Berncr's counsel before
tho trial, offered to enter plea Of murder in the
prisonment. for life. That Cincinnati wa
burst Which ha. followed ' Is shown 0q ;,
published interviews with prominent citizens
board Of trade, said. on change: 4 think It
dlsetacef1l and disgusting beyond expression.
The time has come when the people themselveq
Will rid the county OF the expense Of trying
murderer: 4 meeting Of builders and con-
and there was but one opinion: The sooner jaila
are destroyed, police disbanded and the the old
time ~ California vigilance committee is inaug-
oteted, the sooner there will be security for LIE
and property" Precautionary measures were
discussed by the sheriff and his deputies 1t the
Jail. before the verdict had been known an hour
The Jurynen remained in the grand jury room
for hours, Grating opportunity to regain theii
public ken. 1t seems and would fare Ill at the
hands of the rioters. Their names are Samuel
Edwards, John Wilsey, Francis Buck, Elwood
Henrte. Michael Mcclure, Louis HarReyer, Hefi-
Charles F. Dollahan, A. r. Shaw and L. 4 Phil.
lips.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10
John Dioksy, Concord strss.. support Of HE

John Dioksy, Concord streeA support Of hi.
Frank Bergman, Budd and Harriet. driver.
Thomas A. Green, col0red, con Of Rev z. W.
Green, Of Paris, Ky, ooachman for Mr.. Decamp
On Avondale. y
Anton Singer, q Gutter street, shoemaker
John 0oeble, III Spring street, bartender for
Russell on Race, between Fourth and Fifth.
Samuel Hensn, so West Third street, en-
pl0jed at Sullitan's ID Vine street, between
Fourth and Fifth, died Of heart disease during
the excitement
Jacob Metser, 50 Buckeye street, stonecutter.
Fred sleusser, Logan, Ohio, employed a.
-Four bodies unindontiAed are yet at Habig's.
At hospital, lying dead, are:
John J. Hennessy, Smith street, widower, no
family; shot in abdomen.
Henry J. Peser, residence unknown, shot in
right breast
Unknown man, shot in head.
Walter Fly, q, carriage maker, 296 East
Sixth street; shot through both thighs and
scrotuth.
Peter Roell., q. brewer. Freeman avenue and
Liberty, shot IN left hand and right leg
Conrad Breslau, Sycamore and Abigail shot
:. cspf John desmond, 1ytle ar,ys,, shot
thrcfeh head; sole support OF widowed moth
on Il Desmond.
The LIST Of the wounded is top long to print Il
shows there was good deal Of wild and care
less shooting. At last accounts al was quiet
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1884-04-10

The supreme court of Iowa refused
to grant a divorce to a woman with a
drunken husband for the following rea-
sons: "She does not show that her
personal safety or even her well-beine
requires her to leave him. She doubt
less would have lived more comfortably
IN the society of sober man, but she
ought to have considered, and doubtless.
did consider, Tho discomforts of a drunk
EN- husband when she married the de-
1endant. But, she urged, he promised
reformation before marriage. His fail
ure to keep his promise did not Justify
her in DESERVING him.. All the world
knows that such promises made by a
drunken man are always broken. In
a few words, as she knowingly married
drunkard, she must be content to he
drunkard's wife,"