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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

w. A. Mcdonald, Esq, has introduced a
good bill. Ii so amends the road law that
they shall be worked at last five days in
the year.-Ashland Register.
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When leave of absence was granted tc
Hon. D. D. Cowan, of Harrison county, by
the House on Saturday night it was with &
proviso that he brought back q pine burr
az an oyster shell to prove that he had beer
here. The gentleman returned Wednesday
morning and brought the reqired proof u
the shape of three immense ayster shells IN
c cluster, which he presented to Speaker
Iage, who smaeked his lips at the sight Of
them, and said he was more in favor now
than ever, of the building of the Ship Is
Land Railroad
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

We do not know what arguments are At
duced in support of such measure, bat at
present can see no good reason why the
capitol should be removed to Meridian.
jackson is nearer the center of the Sta te
with abundant railroad facilities; besides
there would be a useless expenditure of
many thousand dollars i'll carrying OF I
such project. If it is to he moved at all,
Let it be brought to Kosciusko, which is in
the centre of the State, and settle the thing
foreYer.-CarrolI Waterman.
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Capitol Notes on Capital Removal.

MT Whitmans of Jasper, has been hiding
aus night under bushel, and has Just be-
gun TO use his towering abilities at the er.
Pense Of his fellows.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

Hon. n. C. johnson, of Franklin, was in
his seat yesterday after several weeks alb
seuce on account of sickness of himself and
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05
SUPREME COURT NOTICE.

OCTOBER TERM A. D. 1888, MONDAY, MARCH
3rd, 1854
ORDERED: That at the April Term, 1884, Of thu
Supreme Court the docket Of the First middle
District will be taken up on the first Monday anC
called until the fourth Monday In April. when tn
docket OF the Third (Northern) District will be
taken up and called until the third Monday in May
when the docket of the Second tSouthernJ District
viii be disposed Of
A true copy from the minutes.
OLIVER CLIFTON, Clerk.
March & 1sal-kH
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE RENDERED N
ID the Circuit Court Of the United States for the
Southern District Of Mississippi, on the 9th day Of
February, A. D., 1884, in the cause therein pend
ing, wherein Perry Nugent is complainant, and
John B. Iallande et al. are defendants, the UNDER
signed commissioner appointed By said decree, will
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WANTED

A MAN IN JACKSON TO TAKE AN OFFICE
"A and represent Manufacturer, 10 secure agents
aud sell the trade entirely line Of goods that
meet with ready sale; $40 to $50 per week can be
made. Small capital required.
Address, MANUFACTURER,
Feb D 'S4-3W.l Box IO5, w. Acton, Mass.
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TIE LEGISLATURE rsr1nrn.rrn.

A meeting of some of the citizens o
jackson was held few days since to tax,
steps TO demonstrate with the House, OF
taKe such steps as they saw fit to preven
the passage of the bill to remove the Capi.
tai to Meridian. The Committee, after due
| consideration, concluded to let the matter
take its course, depending first on the uer-
It's OF the Jackson side of the question thai
It would hardly pass the House; second,
that If 1t did, it was scarcely probable that
the bill could run the gauntlet of the other
| house and the Governors consideration.
However, there was another council which
had evidently arranged programme.
! How often has this same gentle but sure
| power been felt in cases OF emergency!
The bill was set as a special order for yes
terday morning. The question attracted a
large and interested crowd of spectators.
At an early hour the number of ladies was
noticed to be larger than on any preceding
| day. Still they came, till the outer row all
around the Hell was solid column of Jack
son ladies. Not word was said, not an ap-
Prehension was discernible on the fair faces,
but it was nevertheless a fact that the
House of Representatives was surrounded
by force whose strength was unquestion-
ed. The air of this formidable host OF
faces was one of placid confidence in the
action about to be taken.
The result was, that what was regarded
close vote, became an overwhelming victory
for Jackson. 1t was noticed that not one
who permitted himself to loo up to the
environment voted yea ON the passage of tie
bill, and those who did vote yea dared net
trust themselves to take their eyes off the
Speaker. A few voted yea and unthought-
eddy looking up, perhaps, into reproachful
eyes, changed their votes to no. All honor
to the noble ladies of Jackson.
If the question of removal is ever agita-
ted again. we may look to see jackson Wis
tied by deputation of ladies from East
Mississippi. The Meridianites are an en-
terprising people ana quick to catch til,
tactics of their opponents. They will hay.
a difficult task to find corps that car van
quish anywhere the ladies Of the Capita
city, but surely not here on the bans If
their native stream,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

The gentleman from Jasper. pending
tne capitol vote. asked for information
that ne might vote intelligentIy. whether
y was proposed to move the Capitol or tbs
Courthouse to Meridian.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

Hon, ]. NJ. Hardin, of I.saka, has been
obliged to return home on account Of con-
i:nued illness.
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40. I5s-To incorporate the AberdeeE
Street Railroad Company.
No. $50 authorize mining or manu-.
featuring companies TO construct, own and
operate railroads, tramways or canals not
exceeding fifteen miles IN length
Senate Joint resolution No. s.
No. 2o5-For relief Of 7. C. Bennett, Of
Jefferson county.
No. 1870 prohibit she sale Of EinoUs
and spirituous liquors In Marion county.
No. 1870 aunend-section e26 Code. in
relation to how damages obtained.
No $40 extend the time for the CON-
| plefion Of the Memphis. Selma and Bruins
wick Railroad.
i No. Patio enlarge the powers Of the
corporate authorities Of the city of Absr-
deem.
No. 216-To require the trustees of Ger
tain institutions to whom money is appro-
/ priated to make biennial reports to the
Legislature and the manner Ia which said
money Is expended.
No. 2o+-For relief Of Z. B. Cross Of
Jefferson county.
/ No. 1s4-To amend section $50 Code.
with reference to sale OF land for taxes.
No. 92-ro authorize the board of super
viSors of Simpson county to levy q tax
sufficient 10 pay the outstanding indebted
ness of said county.
The Committee on Levees though Mr..
Powell, recommended the passage Of
Senate bill 339-Supplementary to an
act to incorporate the board of LeEee Com
missioners for the Tazoo- Mississippi Delta,
and for other purposes, approved February
%, 1884, and
Senate bill 3i3-To repeal all laws Great
ing the Levee Board of the State of Missis-
sippi, District No. l, and appointing hqui-
dating levee commissioners for the same
and to provide for the custody and applica-
ton of the property.
The Committee on Public Works, through
Mr.. Dickson, recommended the passage
with amendments of:
House bill 1870 protect Red Greek in
Jackson county as a nayigable stream for
transporting sawlogs and other timbers.
The Judiciary Committee, through Mr.
Keith, recommended the passage Of:
House bill Ito prevent the obstruction
of water courses; and,
Senate bill 166-To amend sections 2449. |
2450 and 2451, Code.
They recommend the rejection Of
House bill 571-To change time of hold |
ing the circuit court in Lawrence county.
Senate bill 279-For relief of justices Of |
the peace.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 10-To sub
NIT to vote a constitutional amendment |
with reference to Railroad Supervision.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
The following bills were introduced and
of as follows:
To the Judiciary Committee:
Mr.. Simonton-No. 349-To amend sec
ton $50, Code, looking to the perfecting Ct
the checks between the Auditor of Public
Accounts and the Sheriffs-
Mr.. Brennan, No. 351-To extend the
jurisdiction of the Justices of the peace of
the LIST and 4th Supervisors Districts in
Adams county.
To Committee on Railroads;
Mr.. Gage No. $500 incorporate the
Meridian and Grenada Railroad Company.
To Committee on Claims:
Mr.. Gayles. No. 352-For relief of S. L.
Richardson, late sheriff of Sun6ower
county
To Committee OF Education:
Mr.. Boone, No 353-In relation to the
University of Mississippi.
On motion of Mr.. billiard the Senate adj
jouFned till 10 f. III. to morrow.
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Mr. Bell, Of Lauderdale. frat voted no
On the adoption Of the amendment TO the
capitol bill leaving the question of renoy-
q to vote Of the people, and aftervard
changed his vote to yea. Mr.. whitman
tnereepon moved that the junior member
rom Lauderdale be allowed to vote both
ways on this question.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

1t is recorded in our exchanges that Me
ridian offers S3OO.000 to have the State
Capitol moved to her precincts, and has
sent fifty men. with their pockets filed with
resolutions, speeches, etc, to Jackson To
talk up the project Now it has just oc-
Cured 10 " that the great city of the
Mighty East is in dead earnest" about the
matter, and West Point proposes to enter
the game By offering 100000 and viii
send one hundred citizens 10 jackson to
resolute and Barleycoyn the committee.
There's nothing diminutive in our compo-
sition. Come on with your ante.-West
Point New Era.
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Obituary.

4435-C. Il. Ales, Admir-, VS.. ]. N. Plant,
Reserved and petition dismissed.
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C0MMISSInYER,S SHE.

YsoR Matching. from pure bred Georgia Shaw
E Neck Games for sale by
A. VI. STFBBINS
feb25, '84-sE. Pickens Station, Miss.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
FEE SEW srEAKER.

LONDON, Feb. 26.-ATthur Wellesley
Peel was unanimously elected Speaker
Of the House of Commons to-day. Mr.
Peel made an eloquent speech thanking
the House for the way In which has
name has been received.
At the conclusion of his speech he
was conducted TO the chair amid the
cheers Of the House.
Mr.. GladstoTe congratulated the new
Speaker upon his elevation to 50 respon-
sible position.
Sir Stafford Northcote also offered his
congratulations and said that the oppo
sition would support Peel as long rs d
continued TO occupy the chair.
A sHKEIFF's HATE or tbs PARNELLI
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Legislative Notes.

Mrs. F. A. Montgomery wife of Hon. F
\. Montgomery of Bolivar county. Is on 8
visit TO Jackson and stopping at the Law
renee House
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05
TI,ursday, March go, 1884,

LnuE8uayp MATCH <Oe A00Ns
At the Rising Sun plantation, in Leaore county,
state Of Mississippi sell TO the highest bidder for
cash the following described personal property. to-
Wit: Bill and Frank, pair OF brown grey horses
Peter and John, pair OF brown grey horses; Fanny
and Grey Goose, pair Of brown grey mares; Frank
Harding, gley horse; Pat, bay horse; Jim, sorrel
horse; Tom, sorrel horse: Lady, sOrrel maret May,
Dinah and Norah, grey mules; Jane, Rube, BIlley,
Lightning, Peet aud Curt, all dark bay or brown
mules; Ella Rose and Lie, bright hay mules };
Kate, Jerry and Hell Roaring John, all sorrei
mules; Daily, Fly, Nell and Many, all black
mules and Niger, the blacklist Of ALL twenty
one head OF cattle, sixty head Of hogs, twenty
two head of sheep, and three yoke Of oxen,
and all wagons, carts, all yokes OF oxen, all ploEs
and pillow gear, all horses all mules, and all cattle,
live stock and animals machinery, gin stands,
press tools and implements Of agriculture and all
other perROnai property Of any kind whatever,
owned, or acquired and placed said plantation
By Samuel II. Whitworth after the thirteenth day
d July, 1881; and on
Thursday, March 70, 1854,
In front Of the City Hail. in the City Of Jackson,
state Of Mississippi sell 70 the highest bidder Tor
cash the following described land to-wit The west
half the southeast quarter and the west half OF the
northeast quarter Of section one; all Of section two
all Of section three; the north hail. and the SOUTH
east quarter, and the east half Of the southwest
quarter Of section four; lots one, two, three, five,
SIX and seven Of section ye all lying In township
eighteen Of range east; and the southeast quar-
ter Of section thirty-three lots nine ten, eleven,
thirteen fourteen and fteenOf section thirty-twO;
and the southwest quarter Of section thirty-ouT All
ia township nineteen Of range one east; the whole
constituting the Rising sun plantation in Lefore
49, & n MCKEE. Commissioner.
EUII u
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

A bill providing for an Industrial In
stitute for white females was introduced
in the State Senate lately by Mr.. Mar
tin. The measure is good onei it has
good object in view, and We hope it
viii be adopted. The girls have as
strong claims on the State as the boys
have. They are entitled to the same
educational facilities, and it is nothing
more tho right and just that, having
established colleges for the boys. the
State should establish college for the
eirls.-Coiumbu Index.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

Much of the success of the proposed In
dustrial Female School will be due, not
only to our Senator from this district, but
also to one of the public spirited ladies of
Claiborne, whose pen has not appealed in
vain on this subject.-Port Gibson News.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

There should be in at least every Sena-
torial District place for the punishment
of minor offences. workhouse with a
farm attached. under tn, charge of bond
ed State officer, would relieve the peniten-
Gary of a large number of the shorter
term inmates, and enable State TO work
those who have longer terms to serve within
the walls of the prison. We hope the Leg
islature will not adjourn until some plan is
adopted that will redeem the State from
the odium attached TO it by the report of
| the Penitentisry COmmittee.-Natchez
Democrat.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

State school for girls and young ladies
similar to the University at Oxford, is be-
ing agitated. If the State educates young
men at the expense of the commonwealth,
it ought, we think, extend the same facili-
ties to that class of its citizens who are of
the gentler sex.--Natchez Democrat.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

Mr.. whitman offered an amendment
WHICH however, got to the clerks desk too
Iate, substituting Paulding for Meridian in
tne capitol bill. he nov contends that
OWING to the failure to make this chang e
the Dill was defeated Meridian. he saws.
IL entirely to new a town.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05
MoxDAr. March 8. 1884.

Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Hon. r. o. Reynolds IN the Chair.
AL members present except Msssrs.
Marshall, Asrtin, Mitchell, Eolsnd, Owen,
Psekwood, Roans Of Calhoun, and Roane
Of Webster.
Leave of absence was granted from day
TO day 70 Senator Psekwoed on seceanf Of
sickness
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-05

Mr. whitman explains his vote in favor
OF moving the Capital to Meridian, By say
ing that be thought 1t possible if he could
get it over to the n. o. d N. E. Railroad it
would be an easy matter TO slide it into
Jasper comfy, which step would be next in
order.
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EGGSf EGGSI

Feb.2s.'sLit.
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,Is..rs. Rector, Rstlid & Co.. have re-
.-,vsd 70 the Dsmeron d Swan building in
Vest Jackson
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-03-28
How to Tame a Rat.

Police Captain Charles Mcdonnell was
walking through South Fifth Avenue,
at midnight, when he saw what APP
peared to be small white kitten play
ing on the sidewalk in front of him.
After short chase he secured the ami
NAL. and by the light of a street lamp
discovered, to his momentary conster-
nation, that it was white rat 1t APP
peared to be perfectly tame and at home
with him.
He slid it into his overcoat pocket and
took it to the station house, where it
was put on exhibition in cigar box.
Its beauty surprised all who saw it. 1t
was pure white. had pink eyes and
claws, and 3 shapely tapering tail. 1t
made peculiar noise, like the purring
of kitten, as it ate bread and cheese
from the Captains hand, and it held its
tail erect when it was strOked.
1t remained in the station house
twenty-four hours before it was claimed.
Then its owner, stoekeeper on
South Fifth Avenue, arrived and ex-
planned how rats are tanned.
'.It's the easiest thing in the world, :"
he said. Take the most ferocious rat,
throw it into pail of water, and leave
it there until it becomes exhausted and
is about to drown. Then take it out,
roll it in .wadding. and put it in warm
place. When the rat comes to it will
evince the deepest gratitude. 1t will
lick your hands and follow you about
the house like dog. and can be taught
a number of tricks
The police of the Prince Street Sta
ton are trying this experiment.-N Y.
Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-03-28
busting for q Living.

.I'm duster," said a young woman
whom a reporter met in private house
up town "a professional duster. I'm
not the only one. It's a regular pro.
fession, busting is, nowadays. The
parlors of the rich have grown to be SC
many museums of delicate and costly
ornaments. To dust and arrange these
collections every day would too severe.
ly tax the strength of the wealthy
ladies. To set the servants at the work
was found to be bad management, not
because they were bungling and liable
70 smash the delicate fabrics, but be,
cause the servants have no time to
spare from their other duties. There
fore, the mistresses employ competent
women to keep their parlOrs in order.
The busting business is an established
industry, but it is confined to the
metropolis. and almost entirely to the
region of brown-stone fronts. All thu
busters l know of are women who havt
seen better days, but, of course, it isnf
every educated and refined woman who
can make q good duster."
What are the requirements"
'.She must be light-footed, quick and
strong in her wrists and arms. To visi.
a dozen houses in the forenoon before
callers arrive, and dus. and arrange
things, is no child's play. A woman
must fairly jump at her work. The re
Enumeration? Well dollar or seventy.
five cents visit. sometimes more. Al
some. houses where the hostess enter.
tains good many guests the rooms are
arranged every day. Orders are giver
to the busters to change the arrange,
ment of the appointments every time
they come. Then, again, buster must
know how to take hold of every sort OF
knickknack and how to move it safely.
She must know just what sort of brush
to use for every sort of dusting: The
brush that will not break flimsy tissue
of glass is useless on q piece of furni.
ture, and would not reach the ceiling
corners. She must have several brushes,
and she must not be careless or slap
dash for an instant. There are few bits
of bric-a-brac in these parlors that ]
could replace with six months earn
ings. IN y Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-03-28
Origin of Famous Songs.

A celebrated composer once lost his
way in a dense forest, when he found
himself on a path leading to what
seemed large edifice in the distance
Meeting a person on this path, he in
quired his way, but the man made no
response. Meeting another, the same
proceeding took place, and also with
six others that he met. He was at a
loss to account for this, until he came
to the building where he read the sign:
"Asylum for Deaf Mutes." This ex-
planned it all. and he at once sat down
and wrote 1--WE never speak as we pass
by"
Beethoven was once met during q
heavy shower by friend who was I'M
protected from the elements. "Lend
me your umbrella" sighed the latter.
The great master at once composed the
song, ''Wait till the clouds roll by"
A composer of eminence being told
that his music was somewhat trashy,
and that he had better turn over q
new leaf" at once wrote 'When the
leaves begin to turn
Franz Abt once travelled upon West
ern railroad where he was allowed
''iive minutes for refreshments in
which to eat dollar aud a half dinner.
Observing the furious gulps made by
his fellow-travelers to get their money S
worth in the limited time, he spontane-
ously composed "When the Swallows
homeward Hy."
Guglielmo once called upon be-
trothed couple. and was invited to dine
with them. The young man, while
carving the turkey, was so abstractedly
gazing at his sweetheart that ne sent
the gobbler three times into the lap of
the composer. and caused seven streams
of gravy to run over his face. Gugl-
ielmo left without eating anything, and
went home and composed 1.-The Lover
and the Bird"
Claribel wrote Take back the heart"
to u partner at whist who revoked when
diamonds was led.
Sullivan. after looking all over the
house for piece of Irvine to tie bum
die with, sat down in o furious wassion
and evolved The Last Cork. ALBANY
Journal
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-03-28
RHYDON'TTHE GIRLS PROPOSEs

Why don't the girls propose, papa2
Why don't the girls propose?
Each one seems coming to the point,
And then away she goes.
Though tits their privilege this year,
As everybody knows,
They fiirt in quite an awful way,
But, oh, they won't propose.
I've read the latest fashions,
talk of plat and frill,
And discuss the newest color
With quite cOnsummate skill:
am du fat on bonnets,
Know a thing or two of hose,
And / seem to interest them,
But they won't-they won't propose.
That most feminine of columns
In the excellent Bdzdr,
Where the Queerest sort of queries
About making dresses are,
have studied with attention.
Till one really would suppose
That my language must attract them.
Yet still they won't propose.
I've prarticed charming innocence,
And weeping at the play;
And / can drop my eyelids
In q most engaging way:
I've studied hard to blush ard lisp
My yes" 'es and my mos,
And smiled with sweet persistence;
But they will not propose.
It's really very hard. papa:
There's cause for Just complaint:
I'm even trying to teach myself
The way tO-scream and faint;
But while practice every art,
Too fast the leap-year goes.
Why don't the girls propose. papa2
Why don't the girls propose2