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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

One sees some queer statements IN
the columns of the Daily press. For
instance the following, taken from
! the New York correspondence Of
''Thc Sum-
'There are remarkable body of
men. the brewers. who have been
sitting ia convention in this city.
They represent hundreds of millions
of dollars capital, and employ $780,
600 laborers. Henry Clausen, Jr.,
deliyed an Grafton to-day, in which
he spoke Indignantly of the effors Of
| the total abstinence societies to pre-
vent the sale of beer; said the brew
ers would continue to protect them
selves against this kind of fanaticism.
Henry Vonderhorst, Of Baltimore,
was elected to-day a member Of the
Vigilance committee" "
Just observe that-"a Vigilance
committee that sounds ominous,
and we suppose the prohibitors will
take fright immediately, and see Wis
ions of poor victims dangling to lamp
posts. And then the yirtuous indig-
nation Ct the orator, whose inspira-
ton is that of the beer keg, against
the temperance advocates. The
brewers proclaim their intention to
protect themselves against the total
abstinence people. See how they
identify themselves with their beer
casks" themselves against the total
abstinence people" The temper
ance people had the idea that they
we're fighting drink, but perhaps
this will open their eyes, and they
will see that they must fight, not
only beer but beer-makers and sell
ers as as well ; yes, and beer drinkers
too.
But the brewers want protection
against total abstinence societies.
That means, does it!-that our leg
islatures are to be asked to pass a
law requiring every man, woman and
child to consume so much beer every
day as these brewers think will be
helpful to their business. They repre-
sentmllIions ofcapital and half mil
lion oflaborers the last item very
much question-and of course they
must be protected, even if the cap
! ital of millions of others is swallowed
up-husbands and sons, wives and
aaughtcrs-by the myraid. Homes
may be desoIated by scores in every
community-intellects degraded
souls ruined. No matterl Let the
beer and whisky interests for they
are clearly allied, beer leads to whis-
ky-be protected, even if nothing
else is protected. Let the fanatics
who believe in sobriety, prosperity,
happiness. let these be hunted down
by Vigilance Committees" but let
the brewers, saloon keepers, drunk
ard makers, be protected by all
means. Belmont Baptist.
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ey s'posed was love war only lolly.

dey s'posed was love war only lolly-
pop;
'Doan' marry a gal hopin' dat her
father will set you up in de barber
bizness. Most fadder-in-laws not
only want all dey hez got, but am
willin' to struggle for another
$4,000.
''Doan' sot down an fgger dat 70
taters, a loaf Of bread, half pound
of meat an a quart of applesass am
goin' to run you far a week. You
will want all de salary you kin ai'rn,
an you had better look arOun' an
find somebody who will lend you a
dollar now an then.
''DoaD' flatter yerselves dat all
you hev got to do am to hug in de
house an kiss ober de gate. You'll
be hungry fur CON beef an baked
beans your cloze will war out; your
flour an butter will waste away, an
a bill fur two month rent will send
chill up yer back. De man or
woman who specks dat mar'd life am
a green an shady lane, lined wild
orange blossoms on one side an ten
dollar bills on de odder, am gwine to
wake up some day an find de rats
leavin' de place in disgust.
''Think of desc things, BrHdder
Skinner. You kin git a wife IN
about five minutes, but it takes five
y y'ars to git shet of some Of EN-. Ex-
pect about one days sunshine fur
week of cloudy weather. Reckon on
house rent comm due de fust Of
ebery month, an de grocer an
butcher keepin' an eye out fer you
each Saturday night. 1t will amaze
you how de woodpile decides an
how de -four gifts outen de bar'l so
soon. Dcan' walk into matrimony
like a lobster into a box, but figger
on whether de bait am wuth de risk.
Ifyou clude to mary you kin de-
pend on dis club attendin' de obse-
quies in body, bringin' along a
tounteous supply ofnam sandwiches.
II you decide not to, it am probable
dat you will soon be promoted to
some posishun of trust an response
bility.'
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KINDS COUNTY.
A Prohibition Convention Called at
Raymond.

A Prohibition Convention is here
by called, to meet at Raymond on
tle 18th Of June. Posters have
been sent out to quitda number Of
friends, and it is hope.l that all will
advertise the meeting as much as
possible. All friends Df the move
ment should attend, or send repre-
sentatives to the ConvFntion. Those
to whom circulars have been sent
would do well to appoat meeting
Immediately, ifthcy have not already
done so. Other counties have met j;
IIinds must not fall behind them.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
Prohibition in NinOna.

Prohibition is on its first year Of
trial in Winona. Recently, we
wrote for a statement of results.
Here is the answer
Having made a careful estimate Of
the commercial and business status
Of Winona, we are convinced that
the operation of the Prohibitory
Liquor Law has not reduced the
amount of legitimate business usual
ly transacted here in the same
length Of time, at the same season
Of the year, while we are satisfied
that the business relations between
all parties are standing ui12I 4 more
pleasant and satisfactory basis.
The improvement in the moral as
pect Of the community is perhaps
more universal and decided than
could have been anticipated BY the
most sanguine supporter OF Prohibi-
ton.
Peace and contentment reign
within our borders. The streets are
quiet and orderly at all hours Of
day and night. The duties Of the
city marshal sit lightly upon his
shoulders.
The records Of the mayors court
exhibits most gratifying testimony
that the spirit Of violence, crime and
misdemeanor is forsaking its strong
holds and retreatiLg to a kindred at
mosphere and more congenial cline.
The Sunday-schools are filling up,
while the Christian zeal and work
manifest in our midst is unprecc-
dcnted in extent and earnestness.
Some intelligent gentlemen who
honestly opposed the suppression of
whisky on business principles, are
beginning to give ii their assent to
the satisfactory solution Of the ques-
ton which is being daily worked out
before their eyes.
Signed
Ward 4 Atkins, Druggists Lay &
Co., dealers in general merchandise;
=. Ill. Campbell, banker; Hurnell y
Hawkins, general merchandise; r.
II. Hit & Hart, general merchan-
disc ". J. Morrow, grocer and con
fectioncr; r. |. Allen, grocer and
confectioner d. i. Young, Post
master, Harris Bros. and Loggins,
merchants; Mclean Il Mathews,
druggists NJ. G. & S. l.. Bailey,
general merchAndise; r. ". Will
hanson, Chancellor; Gaydcn ( Co,
general merchandise W hitehead,
Dimond & Co., general merchandise;
J. Y. Stcen, general merchandise /;
I. N. BillingsIey, grocer and con
fectioner; John n. Trotter, general
merchandise; Pegues & Co., hard
ware p. D. Witty & Bro, general
merchandise W. A. Holman, local
broker; {. J. Nelson, executor es-
tate W. IL. Witty; z. \. Dulin,
Agent Illinois Central railroad o.
j. Moore, oldest citizen; Purnell &
Co, general merchandise John W.
Ward, editor Of Winona Times.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
Luther Benson at lexington.

Last Wednesday, June Sd, 1885,
was a grand day for Prohibition in
Holmes county. At 10 o'clock
about one hundred and fifty citizens
of Holmes county assembled in the
court house and held a Prohibition
mass-meeting. 1t was composed of
the best men in Holmes county, and
the sentiment of Prohibition received
hearty impetus forward.
Twenty-Five delegates were ap-
pointed to the State Convention, and
several strong resolutions were pass
ed. and an Executive Committee
was appointed. Rev. ]. II. Gam
brell, an editor of the SWORD AND
SHIELD, was present and added
much to the interest of the occasion.
At II o'clock, the Court House
was packed from one end to the
,ther, and all the standing room was
filnd up, and many turned away be-
cause they couldn't find admission.
The fair sex turned out in force and
the heart of many a good woman
thanked God for the temperance
movement. A few minutes after 10
c'oeA' 'epe looking, noble-heart-
eu man wal ed in at the door and
amid the ch""na:S oftho S1 q ~ crowd Col
~ -: :, tson, Chairman of the
rohlplOioh mass. meeting, arose and
ih'Toouceu T Ion. Luther Benson, Of
lhuland' an then it was that all
Eyes turned toward him, and he
whose Eyes Ind mind are turned tC
MN once IAN never be taken of
again until he has finished. His ad-
1 IresS vas he finest piece of fiery
l9slc, feu- -aot grammar and glowing
rhetoric rhetoric hatswas ever spoken il
l.e4lngeol ,1e',an,s Strong men and gentle
' monleh' a0DIehearted girls anC
Strohg7m'aded boys wept and laugh
eu' allu aln cred, and laughed again, al
the Oyclae from Indiana" moved
and rOare5 onJ +bundorad an,
falhed' anu whispered Of the evils 0
lltemPefahte. His speech at nigh
day.
Lawyers, whose mast lives hav,
been harden inc % 70 tbp,r FEELINGS
wept, and Insoiyed TO do better. dur
ihS tneSe sheeches.
no one can estimate the good Mr.
benson MS done our town am
county: re are working hard t
get WHISKY out of our town, and W
know we Eill succeed, because ou
women are taking hold of this worl
May = od bless and save Luthe
Benson.
7. w. LEWIS.
Lexlnf fgton, Miss, June 5, 1885
LAT Prohibition succeede,
here Go-day. Four whisky mel
ssIsned our petition, and one worke,
-ffor it. No more license for whisk
in Lexington for twelve months
Praise the Lord Our ladies worke'
earnestly.
June 6, 1885.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
Meeting at Clinton.

Last Wednesday night, a meeting
was held in the Town Hall, to elect
delegates to the County Convention,
to meet on the 18th inst, at Ray
mond.
Judge E. w. Cabaniss was elected
Chairman Of the meeting, and r. d.
Gambrell, Secretary.
Appointed a committee Of three,
consisting of J. B. Gambrell, Capt.
r. W. Briggs and 7. N. Robbins, to
nominate delegates.
Committee reported lhe following
names as delegates, viz;
Rev. B. d. Gray, Capt. r. w.
Briggs, G.. NJ. Lewis, w. S. Wells,
r. d. Gambrell and G. Robbins.
As alternates: Prof. J. G. Deu-
pree, Mike 0'Conor. Prof. J. Nj.
Sharp, Judge E. W. Cabaniss, 7. N.
Robbins, Benz l.. Todd.
The report Of committee was ac-
cepted.
The following resolutions were Of
fered and unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted at the meeting of Prohibitionists
at Clinton, June 10.
WHEREAS, In the minds of this
body, the prevalence of intemper-
ance. the wide spread influence and
dominating aggressive hand of the
saloon in politics, is just cause fol-
alarm on the part Of all friends o.
morality and just government: and
WHEREAS, The present laws are
in many respects unsatisfactory
Therefore, be 1t
Resolved, 1. That is the sense Of
this body that the Prohibitionists Of
the State should demand of the ex-
listing parties a plank in their re.
spective platforms, committing them
selves to the passage of a law fol
local option by counties, said law not
to interfere with the restrictive fea.
lures of any present law, but merely
to provide that the citizens of thu
county shall have the right to hold ;
special election, with no other issue
before them than that of ''license Of
no license and if decided for ne
license it shall be unlawful to issue
license till the popular vote is re
versed.
Res0lued, 2. That Prohibitionisti
should demand the nomination 0
sober, honest, capable men for al
offices of emolument and honor, ant
if men are nominated who do no
come up to that standard, Prohibi
tionists should not support them.
ResOlved. 3. That as Prohibition
lists, who believe in just government
we can not and will not support an,
party that allies itself with the sa
looms, or stands in the way of re
form.
Resolced, 4. That copy Of thes
resolutions be sent to the Hind
county and State Convention as ex
pressive of our feelings.
No further business, the meetin
adjourned.
E. w. CABANIss, Chm.
r. d. GAMBRELL, Sec'y.
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II Pr6Alh,tlan pon,t Prohibit

1t is becau Sc the old topers will
make any ! See.ievss to have it, and
we recognize the truth &c the affirm
alton that temperance will never
have a permanent footholl in this or
any other hquor-cursee country, un-
til those thht are slave to the habit
die of. Temperance workers are
wisely beginning 10 train up the ris-
ing generation to esteem alcoholic
beverages as their worst enemy.
When eI IysState shall have prop
er laws making it obligatory upon
school boards To have the baleful
effects of intoxicants upon the human
system taught in our public schools.
as some of the States have already
done (amOng them our sister State
Alabama the temperance workers
may begin to look for rich harvest.
As our colleges are preparing their
catalogues for next session will they
not include Alcohol and Hygiene.
with special pre- eminence to the eff
fects of alcoholic stimulants and the
narcotics on the human system.
And will not all lovers of humanity
mel1orialize the next legislature to
enact law requiring it taught in
all schools, colleges and universities
supported by public money. Or
ganize Bands of Hope and Temper
ance Schools all over the country.
For furthw information address
w. IL. PATTON.
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Weir, Miss.

We are to have Prohibition mass
meeting June II. Choctaw will
send one Prohibition senator and
representative to the next legisla-
ture, though We are now mlsrepre-
sented in the Senate by one Gen.
Burkitt," who was the author Of the
whisky article. written by Senator.
J. ID. ADAMS.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
TRUE LOVE.

alle lis true love and yet you may
ha's lingering doubts about it;
III tell ,he truth and simply say
Aha1 hl' Is blank without it.
Ahere q bye, both true and strong.
A love tsAtfsiters never;
u lives on Gath ard suffers wrong,
hut hves and loves forever
Soch ioFe = found but once on earth
Ihe near can not repel it:
rrohl Mheilce Il comes, or why its birth.
Ihe Iongte may ne rer tell 1t.
ihls ioVe mime I'm site OF all
ms love fondly cherish
The earth, play sink Tie skies may fall,
This loVeiwilf never perish
tits love Eat can not die
But, hkt the soul, Immortal,
And whel ,s1gies,.. s. -s-----s--.-.
And passes through theportal
This is thssIeye that esssss to stay
AAu va loves Re ieeang;
Ana when khey y6me just turn away
II = out "a cheeting.
"A. c.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

About 200 Apache Indians have
inaugurated war against the United
States, and committed heavy depre-
dations. The Indians should be
treated fairly, and then given choice
Of peace or death. -Corinth Her
aid.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
4 BO1RDING HOUSE NIGEL.

Tall and slender
And dressed III blue,
A fairer creature
| never knew.
Her golden tresSes
A lustre shed,
And, like an aureola,
Crown her head.
That sweet soft light IN
Her azure eyes
She must have brought from
Ter native skies.
She's an angel surely,
Bnt il makes me sigh
To see her eating
Such chunks OF pie.
Boston Courier
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

A police census of Washington in
dicates a population of 100000. Of
these 199,994 are Office seekers or
holders. The other six are babies.
Exchange.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

There was a man in Norristown,
And he was very tall
He went into the skating rink
And got heavy fall.
And when he found himself laughed at
With all his might and main
He quickly sprang upon his feet
And fell right down again.
-Norristown Herald.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13
TAKE NOTICE.
Rooms STATE PROHIBITION EXEC
UTIvE COMMITTEE, BRooKHAv-
EN-, Miss, June 1, 1885.

ROOMS STATE PROHIBITION ENEC-
UTIvE COMMITTEE, BRooKHAv-
EN-, Miss, June l, 1885. !
DEAR SIR::-Notice was issued a
few weeks ago to the friends Of Pro
hibition throughout the State, urg-
ing organization and activity. This
is to urge you and other friends Of
the cause in our county Gf you have
not already taken such actionD, to
Immediately call a County Conven-
ton or Mass Meeting and appoint a
delegation of your most trustworthy
men (including both coiors), to the
State Prohibition Convention which
cohvenes at the State Capital Wei
nesday, July 1st prox. Each county
will be entitled to twice the number
of votes in the Convention which it
has representatives in the lower
branch of the Legislature, but the
number Of delegates IS not restric-
ted.
We expect to secure 4 reduction
of rates for dola .fac delegates on all
the railroads Of the State, and an
effort will also be made to secure a
reduction of fare at the principal ho-
tells. CHAs. B GALLOWAY,
b. I. HOBBS, Chairman.
Secretary.
quite a nuni,el o. klesz appeals
have been sent to men over our
counties, and we hope all will see to
Al Il
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

This little table furnishes an in
disputable answer to those who in
sist that 'Prohibition does not pro-
hibit." 1t is taken from the Internal
Revenue report for 1884, and shows
the per capita tax paid for intoxicat-
ing drinks by the citizens of the States
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

Every stop OF train costs money to
a railway company. Recent statistics
kept on certain trunk line showed
that during given year the $50 daily
trains made 1000 extra stops every
twenty-four hours, the traffic being
largely suburban. Experiments show
ed also that each stop cost AZ cents,
reckoned largely in extra time to en-
ployes who, for that number of stops,
put in the aggregate $50 extra hours
per day, making n total loss to the
company of nearly S5O.OOO year.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

1t is not wise thing to have our
best institutions-public schools
supported by our wo~st-the saloon.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1885-06-13

Port Gibson Reveille, please take
tice-Prohibition does prohibit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
SHIPPING NOTES.

The steamer Kinau sails at O'Clock next Mon
day afternoon for her regular Volcano trip.
The barkentine Ella receives sugar this morning
from the steamer w. G. Hall.
The brigantine w. c. Irwin ard the barkentine
Ella Will sail for San Francisco about next Non
day, and the barkentine Discovery next Wednes-
day.
The Pacific Mail steamship City OF Sydney may
be expected tomorrow from the Colonies, en-
route to san Francisco, and the Oceanic steamship
Alameda next Monday from san Francisco
The steamers w G. Hall and Lizeike will sail
next Tuesday for windward ports at , and )
O'Clock respectively.
The steamer w G. Hall brought 5,3I7 bags
sugar, p bags ava, 1913 bags coffee, go packages
sundries aud pigs from windward ports NoVcm-
her goth. Reports exceedingly rough and rainy
weather along the coast of Hawaii 1t was blow
ing almost gale when she left.
The steamer w G Hall will be hauled ola the
Marine Railway this afternoon, AS soon AS her
sugar is discharged, to be cleaned.
The schooner waioli brought % head Of cattle
from Kau Hawaii, November 2Otii, 70 o. taken to
Mr.. ]. Campbens ranch - honolulu this
island.
The bark c. r. Bishop was shifted into the
stream November goth. The German immigrants
she brought from Bremen were sent 70 4hue,
Kauai, by the steamer c. r. Bishop.
The foreign arrivals at this port during the
week were: The brigantine w. G. Irwin from
san Francisco, the bark ColOma from Portland,
Oregon, the bark Martha Davis from Boston, and
tbe bark c. R. Bishop from Bremen; and the de
partures have been; the steamship Mariposa
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21

A rather important case was heard in
the Police Court yesterday afternoon
Three Chinese were charged with assault
and battery on fellow countryman The
Court room was crowded with Chinese
during the hearing of the case 1t
appears from the evidence that one
All Quai was walking along King
street last Monday evening, when
he was attacked by Chung Ting
who struck him twice in the back
All Quai stated he was afraid of this man
and gives his reason for the attack that
Chung Ting suspected him of giving in
formation about the raid lately made on
the Chinese Secret Society. Two other
Cinnamon were arrested, but found not
guilty. The evidence was quite lengthy
His Excellency the Attorney General
was present during the hearing OF the
case. Chung Ting was found guilty and
sent over the reef for twenty days and
ordered to file bond to keep the peace
towards All Quai for one year.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
FOrt-Street Church.

At Fort-street Church, tomorrow
morning, the Rev j. y Cruzan, pastor,
will preach on ''Love as Force" In the
evening, at 7: 80 O'Clock, Thanksgiving
service will be held. The following is
the order of the exercises:
Organ and Violin Legende .WieniaUski
Messrs. Jones and Yarndley.
DoXOlOgy and Invocation.
Response" Blessed be the Name of
the Lord" .' ......-.-. Gadsby
Fort-street Church Choir.
Reading Old Testament Lesson.
Hymn-"Our Helper God" Doddridge
Reading New Testament Lesson.
Anthem was Glad" ...... HOrSley
Fort-street Church Choir.
Prayer.
Response, Duet Children, Pray this
Love to Cherish" ..... Spohr
Mesdames Hanford and Brown
OfertOire Violin and Organ. ........-.
........... ... Traumeri, Schuman
Messrs. Yarndley and Jones.
Hymn-'' America" .............. Smith
Thanksgiving Address Rev. J. A CruZan
Hymn -"Grander than Oceans Story
Benediction.
Organ RecessiOnal ....-...... ...... Wely
Mr.. NJ. H. Jones.
A collection will be taken up for the
benefit of the music fund OF the church
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1885-11-21
Dress Parade.

Sharp shifting lines OF loyal light,
The bayonets fash firm files along,
DER hearts whose patriot fires burn bright,
That muster near thousand strong.
With hands Unframed to martial deeds
But quick to learn the soldiers trade,
Her champions when their country needs,
Staunch freemen stand al Dress Parade.
A shortened service, shrunken line,
on soil fraternal blood has drenched,
Flushed with the victor's CORY wine,
With patriot ardor still unquenched;-
Another dawn brings battle-storm'
Well knows each heart, all undismayed,
Thereafter many a manly form
No more shall stand at Dress Parade.
The final happy victory won,
Fresh garlanded with loyal thanks
Stand a brOnzed handful in the sun
Remnant of thrice-replenished ranks.
For songs of peace and home they change
Familiar battle music, played
Where death well knew the Samurs range
And last, glad, peace-crowned Dress Parade
At last-till granted their release
From Hfe's hard marches, sharp alarnIs,
And won those fields where perfect peace
Folds the war-weary in her arms.
Comrades! when meath the soothing sod
or soon or late-we all are laid,
On shining sands. triumphant trod,
Wen have a glorious Dress Parade.
JOHN =. AITCHEsoS