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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-07-31
At JOHN win Try to do His Duty

President Kansas w. C. 7. U.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
University Of Mississippi.

The Picayune has received the cata,
logue OF the officers and students OF the
University of Mississippi, at Oxford,
Miss, for 1884. The total number OF
students is 276, against 259 in 1883. The
post graduates number 9, an increase OF
8. The special care exercised by the
State of Mississippi in fostering this in-
sti'ution is sure to produce valuable re-
suits We hate to have to admit that
Mississippi is wiser than Loui lana, in
this respect, but it is, unfortunately for
us, true. The faculty consists of mines
teen capable gentlemen, twice as many
as our poor little half>frozen University
at Baton Rouge gets. The State gives
this University more than oars gives to
all our universities; furthermore, it sup
ports it's Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Starksville, its Alcorn Univer-
sity (coloredD at Oakland, and contrib
utes extra $4,000 to the Tougaloo College
(colored), and $4,000 to the State Nor
nal School at Holly Springs. Tuition is
free at Oxford Except law school and
at Starksvllle and Oakland. What 9
magnificent example OF foresight and
prudence that State is exhibiting-giv'
ing free instruction in her three Univer'
stiles to 800 OF her youths!-N. 0
Picayune.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
ITEMS FROM wINoNA.

What has become Of Scrap" we have
not heard from him in two weeks?
IT'S said around town that he is in
love, and has no time to write. What
say you "Scrap"
One more man has taken TUFTS Pills.
The young folks had dance at Bal
leys Hall last Friday night, All present
report havinga good time.
We miss the smiling countenance of
Ben Jones, behind the counters OF the
drug store. Ben has been sick since
Monday, but is now getting better.
Joe Youngs IS as full of mischief as ey-
er. Tame him down "Buck."
Jeff Ramsey was out Moseleing last
Sunday. Look out for him boys, he's a
pet with the girls, and will cut some Of
you out.
Bob Talbert has been happy mortal
all the week. A sweet epistle from his
best girl caused it.
Paul Pegues is regular Dude now'
with his white stovepipe hat.
They say Bill Witty's girl went back
on him. How is that Bill
Mr.. Jake Moore is here on visit this
week, and has caused quite panic
among the girls.
We had the pleasure of being shown
quite a number of beautiful oil paint
ings the work of Miss Blanche Holloway.
They are indeed works Of art.
Nearly all of our youngmen are hay
ing their hair shingled. Parting is such
sweet sorrow.
Ed Blackstone looks very gloomy since
his girl left town.
Wallace Arnold has returned and will
stay here all summer. Welcome back
Wallace. II ELI. =
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
''CRAZY PATCHWORK.

Having large assortment Of remnants
and pieces of handsome brocaded silks,
satins and velvets, we are putting them up
in assorted bundles and furnishing them
for "Crazy Patchwork" Cushions, Mats,
Tides, &c.. &c PACKAGE No. lis
handsome bundle of exquisite silks, satins
and brocaded velvcis (all differently Just
the thing for the most superb pattern Of
fancy work, Sent postpaid for So cents in
postal note or l>cent stamps. PACKAGE
No. 2-Coniaining three times as much as
package No !, sent postpaid for $l.0O.
These are all Of the very finest quality and
cannot be equalled at any other silk works
in the U. 5. at three times our prices.
They will please any lady. Ono order
always brings dozen more. Ladies'
Manual Of Fancy Work. with 400 illustra'
tions and full instructions for artistic
fancy work, handsomely bound, postpaid
60cts. Order now. Address, THE RocH
ESTER SILK Co., Rochester. N. Y.
May23 81
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Gen. Crooks address to the late grad
uating class at West Point, is marked by
none o. that namby pamby glory, that
generally attaches to plumes and epu>
lettes, boots and spurs. But it is the
plain words Of man Of large experience,
who has often been placed in trying po-
sitions to make war because he had to
fight, but always preferring that higher
sense of duty, that led him TO sheath his
sword, when honest counsel would an.
swer the purpose.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
Excursion Rates to Chichago.

I To accommodate those who desire TO
visit Chicagn ard attend the Democratic
Nation Al Convention, tie Illinois Central
Rail Road will sell rnund 'rip tickets
from all local stations To Chicago and re-
turn, torinne unlimited fare TOR the rennd
trip. Sale of tickets to BEGIN July 9th
and continue until Juy Sth, good u re-
turn uatil July 18th inclusive. A fine
opportunity to see the great city.
A. II. HANSON. .
iun2l 2t Gen. Pass Act.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

That q large majority of the Mississip>
!; delegation to the Chicago Convention,
are in favor OF Bayard for President is a
settled fact. No purer Statesman lives
now. or ever did live in this country,
and to make him President, would be
reviying the best days of.the Republic.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

That the production Of beet root sugar
has been steadily increasing in Europe
Tor number Of years, but where it is on
the increasein this country, we fail to
learn. In Pennsylvania and New York
IT has proven failure. In California
ditto. But the production Of sugar from
sorghum is largely on the increase, and
from this universal easily raised sub.
stance is to come the cheap sugar and
syrups that must supplant the tarift-pro-
tected cane OF Louisiana and Hawai-.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
Saws the Burlington dowa) Hawkeye

"There was good specimen Of American
wit in the reply made blythe old settler
who has lived IN this city since it was a
log cabin or two, to the young man who
was putting him through course Of in.
interrogatories You must have lived
here long timer well, / reckon
How long since you came here r
young man. said the old settler, seizing
the questioner by the coat lapel, do
YOU SIZE that hill across the river y
lpointing to lofty peak. Yes said
The other, 4 do well, l kim here
sir, when that was nothing but hole in
the ground"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

DR.. Jackson's Blood and Humor Syrup
will positively cure all eruptions, ulcers
and bad sores upon the body, face or
limbs. Will thoroughly cleanse the
system and blood of every trace of dis
pases that have their origin therein.
Cures the rheumatism, salt rheum and
cancer; and is well recommended by the
medical profession all over the country.
Price 81 per bottle. Sold by all drug.
gists.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

The probabilities are, that the country
is going to be over cropped with parties
before the campaign closes. There will
be the Republican and Democratic
straight out. Then, there will be the
Greenback and working mems party,
then, the party of Independent or bolt
ing Republicans, then, the Prohibi-
ton. and Anti-Prohibition parties
What livley times there will be amongst
the sovereigns, each one riding the horse
OF his own choice.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

DR.. Jackson's Vegetable Liver Pills
are without an equal as reliable family
remedy, safe and certain at all times.
Many a fit Of sickness has been promptly
prevented by timely dose of them. If
YOU have a headache. sour stomach and
feel bad generally, by all means take a
dose of them, and you will be delighted
at the relief they afford. Sold by all
druggists.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Bricks made of cork now constitute
one of the new German industries. The
usual size is ten by four and three,fourths
and two and half inches. They are
prepared from small corks, refuse, and
cement, and have not only been used tor
certain building purposes, on account OF
their lightness and isolating properties,
hut are also employed as a covering for
boilers, in preventing the radiation OF
heat.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

For number Of years the Democratic
party Of New York has been trying to
eet along without John Kelly, and our
recollection is that when they went in
without him they got badly left, and
with him they were always successful.
This now is not logic, so much as fact.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

All over the south and southwest Col
lins' Ague Cure has for years stood at the
head as the most thorough and reliable
remedy for chills, liver complaint, and
every form Of malarial disorders, for
which it is prompt and permanent cure.
Sold everywhere at SOC bottle.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

No matter what may be the opinion OF
the "disgruntled high privates OF the
Confederate army OF Tennessee" Mr.. i.
T. Reid, the nominee of the Republicans
Of Tennessee, is as brilliant as he is de-
termined, and was true blue to the
South during the four years of'unpleas-
antness, as he has been since that time
to the Republican party and Gov. v.Bates
has in him a competitor every way wor-
thy of his best and brightest steel.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05
TRY Yourself.

The proof of the pudding is not chewing
the string in having an opportunity
10 try til" thing yourself. Branum
s. Goodwin thu druggists, has a free trial
hottie Of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup for each and every one who is afiiict-
ed with Coughs, Colds, Asthma, ConS
sumption or any Lung affection d-.. +.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Mr.. Joseph Kincaid of Corinth, Miss
committed suicide on the lst OF July, by
shooting himself through the head with
a pistol Here just let us remark, that
there never was period in the worlds
history, when suicides were SO common.
Nor must it be overlooked, that but few
suicides are attributed to drunkenness.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

The celebration of Surgeons tiftieth
birth day last week in England, was an
event of no small moment to the great
leading minds in that country. Begin
ming to preach when boy, he has
kept on in learning and influence, until
he is felt and respected by all intelligent
classes, and power for good.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

OF all the Blaine Republican battling
papers, the New York Times is the most
bitter and unrelenting and the article
in its last weeks columns, entitled, "a
Party and its Thieves" places gulf be-
tween it and reconciliation too wide to be
recrossed. The Times is q very able
journal, but how far its mad course to
Blaine will give it influence amongst the
Independents remains to be seen.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Mother, remember that no medicine
cures, it simply assists nature in reliev>
ing itself of an unnatural condition Of the
system. Worms disarrange--Shriner's
Indian Vermifuge kills and drives them
from the system, thus removing the
cause of disease. Sold by Hughes &
Nance.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

An exchange informs us that the Flor
ida volcano has been found by Capt. Geo.
Asher, who followed up the Amelia river
to its source, and there found large
number Of pools Of water which emit a
thick white smoke. The region is very
rocky, and the rocks are hollow and full
of water which is nauseous to the taste.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Or. Jackson's Root and Herb Cordial
il exa city what is needed to purify and
yitaIizs the blood, strengthen and restore
the sufferer to health and vipor. For
sale by all dealers.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

A postmaster at Redalia, Pitt county,
North Carolina, received for his compen-
sation last year, the grand total OF nine
cents, and got busted. Thirty-four post
masters in the United State, received one
dollar each for their services. So, it is
not great thing to be Federal post
master, in some places.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Representative Dorsheimer, OF New
York, says that he is still for Cleveland,
notwithstanding all the reports to the
contrary but the question is, is the
Democracy of New York for him? Mr..
D. is good man and true Democrat,
but it takes more than one spinal column
to bolster up the New York Democracy.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

Clay county instructs for her distin-
aurished son, F. 6. Barry in the Grenada
Convention on the Goth of July.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1884-07-05

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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
The Elephant Seal.

Almost the first voyagers who sailed
into the then unknown seas surround
ing the south pole took back to Europe
stories about a gigantic seal much
larger than the elephant, and, like that
animal, furnished with trunk. But
the people had begun to doubt the sto-
ries of travellers, and consequently not
much reliance was placed on these va
rious accounts.
When the real Robinson Crusoe, whose
name was Alexander Selkirk, was found
on his island of Juan Fernandez and
taken home to England, he also told
about the giant seal, and gave such mi
mute particulars concerning it that its
existence was no longer doubted. Still,
it was not until century later, when
the report of Captain Cooks voyages
was published, that any real interest
was manifested in the sea-elephant, or
elephant seal. This report said that the
oil and skin furnished by the animal
were valuable, and that statement was
hint enough fay one or two enterprising
merchants. Without more ado they
fitted out few whaling ships, and sent
them to the southern seas to procure the
oil and skins of the hapless creatures.
Among these ships the trimmest and
swiftest was the MARY Ann"
How many elephant-seals were slaugh-
tered by the crew of the "Mary Ann" is
not known; but 1t is recorded that,
within twenty-five years of her visit to
Georgia Island, there were killed on
that island alone over one million two
hundred thousand animals, or about one
thousand every day during the season.
How many millions were killed alto
gether can never be known, but it is
certain that the killing did not cease
until the elephant-seal was almost ex-
terminated. 1t will interest you to
know that two young elephant-seals are
now to be seen in the Geological Gar
dens at Philadelphia.
The young sea-elephant is as big as a
small man when it is born, and in eight
days it will grow four feet longer and
one hundred pounds heavier. That is
pretty quick growth; but to reach cir
conference Of eighteen feet and length
of thirty feet in three years, it has need
to grow quickly.
Penrose, in his account Of the ele-
phant-seal, says that his sailors used to
mount upon the backs Of the animals
as they were in the water, and race
with each other, making the animals
swim by squirting them with their knives.
This story is not precisely doubted, but
It is not believed, either. The elephant
seal always comes ashore, il possible,
when about to die, which seems some
what odd, when the water is the ele-
ment in which 1t is most ct home. There
It Is surprisingly swift and agile, and,
indeed. 1t is 30 comfortable there that It
sleeps on the rocking waves as quietly
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
Prepared for an Emergency.

OF late it has become very common
thing for newly married couples to APP
ply for divorce before they have been
married six months. The papers are
full of such cases. In fact the early
divorce threatens to become the proper
caper.
Some time ago young gentleman
was about to be married to widow
who had had several husbands at one
time or another. They were talking
about their approaching wedding when
it occurred to him to remark that he
proposed renting a pew in a fashiona-
Bile church for their mutual accommo
dalton.
II think 1t would be a good idea t.
rent two pews, my dear"
"Why, darling, why should we rent
two pewsP We certainly will not need
more than one."
"That depends on circumstances.
After we are married we will 60 of on
a bridal trip Of five or six weeks, won't
wep"
Eyes, my love-"
"Well, then, don't you see before we
come back something may cause one OF
us to file suit for divorce, and then II
we had to sit in the same pew people
might think we were strange and &C.
centric, and accuse us OF trifiing with
| ,.,r,J ALiuua aud anah -oihor, q n iH.Ao-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
The Sage and the MOurners-A Modern
Fable.

A Sage who was on his weary journey
TO Wisconsin, came upon crowd one
day and observed general sadness in
all faces:
why this gloom?" queried the old
man, as he laid down his bundle and
felt for the front end of his plug of to-
bacco.
"Oh, Sage, we mourn the death of a
good man." was the reply.
WAS he honored?"
"He was"
"Sober, upright, charitable and given
TO peace?"
"He was"
"Who of you praised and encouraged
him in life?' asked the old man, as he
looked around him.
A hush fell upon the crowd, and no
one replied.
Praise that comes after death, :"
whispered the sage, "does not even cut
down the undertaker's bills. Better
squander your time saving wood for his
widow"
MORAL: The widow will be expected
to take in plain sewing to support her.
self. detroit Free Press
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
Mrs. Arp Hears Robbers and Mr.. Arp
Must Get Up.

1t was after midnight. About the
time when deep sleep fa'leth upon a
man, but not upon woman, for Mrs.
Apps ears are always awake it seems
10 me. felt gentle dig in my side
from an elbow and a whispered voice
said: William, William, don't you
hear that?" what Is it?' said |.
"Somebody Is in the front piazza"
she said "Don't you hear him rocking
in the rocking-chair?" And sure
enough | did. The chair would rock
awhile and then stop and then rock
again. as the gun loaded?" said she.
''They are robbers, but don't shoot,
don't make noise, cant you peep out
Of the window? Mercy on us, what do
they want to rob US for? Maybe they
come to steal one of the children. Slip
in the little room and see if Carl is in
his bed. Don't stumble over a char,
may be somebody is under the bed. +"
The rocker took start and | had an
other dig in my side, ut is the wind, ="
said |. mo it is not" said she
There is no wind. the window is up
and the curtain, don't move. They are
robbers tell you. Hadn't you better
give them some money and tell them TO
go?' II haven't got any money"
said |. "lts all gone" Lord have
mercy upon us, said she. William,
get your gun and be ready
Il gently slipped out OF bed and tip
toed to the window and cautiously
peeped out and there was the pointer
puppy sitting straight up in my wife's
rocking chair and ever and anon he
would lean forward and backwards and
put 1t in motion. l Whispered to Mrs.
Arp to come and see the four-legged
robber, which she did, and in due time
all was calm and serene.
Last night there was another sensa-
ton in the back piazza and it was sure
enough feet this time for they made a
racket on the floor and moved around
lively, and the elbow digs in my side
came thick and fast. 1t took me min
ute to get fairly awake and after listen
ening awhile | exclaimed in audible
language, goats, Carl's goats, and
gathered broom and maulcd EN-
down the back steps. II told you my
DEAR" said |, that those goats would
give us trouble, but can stand it if you
can. "-BiH arp, in atlanta Constitutions
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17

-Greenburg Pa. men shot tramp
for stealing potatoes from their field.
Such conduct ia tuber-rootal for ANY,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
The "MOOnshiner."

| can give no sufficient reason why
the title "Moonshiner' has been con-
ferred ON our wayward countryman
who persistently evades the law, de-
ludes the exciseman, and bereaves the
Treasury. 1t seems inexplainable.
The moonlit glory of the semi-tropical
night is not accessory to the offense. Its
soft light, while bathing the Blue Ridge
in beauty, can not penetrate the shad-
owed cliff or gloomy ravine, where the
"still'' is ''set up" and if II be sup
posed that the benign influence of the
"harvest moon" allures the moonshiner,
like the fairies, to live and work out Of
doors be it known that the Byronic
sentiment, there's mischief in the
moon, is true for him as for other peo-
pie. This mischief in the summer con-
fuses his chemistry, sours his ''sweet-
mash and destroys the virtue of his
highly popular product. 1t is inexcusa-
BILE, perhaps, to dispel so pleasant and
general delusion, but there is nothing
of moonshine in the makeup of the
moonshiner Not until ''jocund morn
stands tiptoe on the misty mountain
top" does he begin to despoil the Gov
eminent of ninety cents gallon, excise
tax on what that great economist, Mr..
Kelly, calls his "corn brandy and ap-
pie whisky" They are singular and
interesting people, who defy the United
States of America to collect a tax on
spirits. They are out of chronological
order. For twenty-one years the Ex-
else Laws have been of force, and yet
the patriotic red men who, with revo-
lutionary ardor emptied the tea in Bos-
ton harbor, were not more hostile to
the Stamp tax, or the tax on tea than
the moonshiner to the revenue on his
Jnu, tyInxyJ, N ,et, y,,y,an
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
The Asiatic Floating Gardens.

Among the most remarkable illustra-
tons of human energy are certainly the
floating gardens of Kashmir in Eastern
Asia, the more so that they are the
work of an essentially INDECENT popula-
ton. For their creation an expanse of
water about nine miles in circumfer-
ence has been utilized, on which mas
SEES of weeds, grasses and aquatic plants
grow and become intertwined and en-
tangled These form the soil, as it
were, on which cultivation is carried
on. Divisions are made in them, they
are cut level with the surface of the
water and then banked over with river
mud, Properly prepared for the pur-
pose this soil is sown with melons and
cucumber plants, and crop is raised
which is unequaled in any country in
quantity and quality. These melons
and cucumbers are sold in good
season at the rate Of ten or twenty for
two cents; in dear seasons they bring
two cents apiece. Floating gardens in
Mexico are upon much the same plan,
but are usually devoted to the culture
of flowers. N. Y. Times.
- -
---Greenburg Pa.) men shot tramp
for stealing potatoes from their field.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-09-17
A Libel on American Ladies.

So it would seem that forty per cent.
of the cigarettes sold in the United
States are smoked by ladies. In Russia,
l should imagine that the percentage is
even greater; while in France, Ger
many and Italy the percentage con-
sumed by the fair sex must be consider
able. And why not? If men find
pleasure in tobacco why should women
be arbitrarily excluded from the enjoy
ment of the same pleasure? When,
many years ago, l was living in the
United States, the young ladies at Wash
ington were given to what they termed
clipping" practice far more Objec-
tionable than smoking. A dipping
party consisted of number of girls
squatting on the ground round u bowl
in which there was a thick mixture of
snuff and water. This they used to put
into their mouths with sticks and rub it
on their teeth, the theory being that it
whitened them; but this, of course, was
a mere excuse for what was equivalent
to chewing.-London Truth.
Six months after marriage: "Weel,
weel, Sandy, how dye like the little
leddyp" "Ah, weel, Alec. III nae deny