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Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
MIssIssIrpf,S COUNTY OPTION.

Obtained 0t the Sacrifice of the ,rhOie Pro-
hiLitory Territory Hitherto GGined--
The Politicians GrdHt Prohibition De-
m0nds and TrucLIc 10 the Liqmor-de0I-
ers at Onc and the Same Time
The Mississippi Legislature has pass
ed, and Governor Lowry has signed.
Local Option Law for that State, which
is in most respects Of the same general
character with that recently adopted in
Virginia. Il extends the privilege Of
voting on Prohibition to counties 1t
makes the taking Of vote somewhat
easier than the Virginia law does, since
only tenth the qualified voters are
required to sign the petitions before an
election can be ordered
But. while not yenturing to longer re-
fuse the Prohibitionists the measure
which they have constantly demanded
for years. the Mississippi politicians
have thought it necessary TO purchase
peace with the liquor dealers. This
they have done in manner which
causes that staunch Prohibition paper,
the SWORD AND SHIELD, to condemn
the Democratic leaders severely.
The price Of this general Local OPP
ton law was neither more nor less than
the absolute repeal Of all the special
Prohibitory enactments, which by years
Of hard fighting, the Prohibitionists OF
Mississippi have won, excepting only
those for Oxford. Starkville, Clinton,
and perhaps a few other seats Of learned
institutions. This wipes out, at one
blow. the whole Of Mississippi Prohi
hibition territory. In numerous in
stances it will be probably be difficult
and in not few almost impossible, for
the Prohibitionists to recover ground
For. under the old system, Prohibition
was not won BY whole counties. but by
villages and townships: ;dia So it was
possible to honeycui4a c,l yts41s Il 81 hich
the result ON general vote would have
been -deubtfuleof a,,YerSe, with 50. te
Prohibition localities. Now the battie
must be fought by counties q not atall,
and the recovery Of / .hipition in a
given community; whore Il has been
swept away is contingent upon the vote
of the whole county III which itiies. Of
course the ultimate result will, with
good organization and fighting, be to
/ largely extend and more thoroughly so
lidify Prohibition in Mississippi But
/ it is undeniable that the trucking act Of
the Legislature has deprived many
small towns Of Prohibitory laws for
probably years to come.
This act illustrates most forcibly the
precariousness Of Prohibitory measures
which are obtained by statutory enact
ments. 4 breath can make them and a
breath can unmake them If the Miss
issippi Prohibitionists gain the great ad-
vantage that they expect to from their
general Local Option law. by rapidly in
creasing their numbers and power.
throughout the State, they will. no
doubt, having the present example be-
fore their eyes. quickly apply it to the
entrenchment of their position behind.
the Constitution Of the State Ioice
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Catherine Cole is authority for say
ing that it was rumored round in Wash
ington that Mr.. Edmunds had to defer
his famous attack on the President, be-
cause, as Artemus Ward says. he had
intoxicated the stunning bowl She
also says every one of those gay old Sen
atorial dudes believes himself to be the
the handsomest man in the Senate.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
TO THE sECRET4RTES or THE LO-
Gil UNIONS OF MISSISSIPPI.
4 REQUEST.

REQUEST.
Having been appointed State Superin.
tendant Of the Press Department for
the W. c. I. L. Of Mississippi | am
exceedingly anxious to perform the du-
ties of that office as thoroughly and as
promptly as possible Last year | ad-
dressed a circular letter to every news
paper in our State, inclosing postal card
for reply. Out ofeighty cards sent out
only thirteen were returned; eleven Of
them brought courteous replies, two
were civil, (barely). Failing to obtain
correct view Of the field of Mississ-
ippi journalism in that, now must ask
of the Secretaries of the Local Unions
that they make semi-dnnuqI reports to
me of the work done through the press
by the Unions. In order to give as lit
tie trouble to the Secretaries, as possible
[ give here list of questions to which |
would like answers returned:
/. Name of Union?
2. : President
3. Secretary.
4 Name and number Of newspapers
published in your place.
s. Have they w c. I. I columns.
g. By whom edited.
7. Is the space given to you or do
you pay for it.
8. Name Of women writer's, not the
number, but name and address.
9. How does the work compare with
that of 1885?
10. What are the special needs of
the department in your place?
Please send the answers to these ques
tions, (numbering them), on the postal
cards, to me as soon as possible
Address,
Mrs. J. B. GAMBRELL,
jackson. Miss.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

WASHINGTON, March 29th-It is un-
derstood that Hewitt Tariff bill will be
pushed to the front, to take the place Of
the Morrison bill before the Ways and
Means committee 1t has the approval
of the Administration This bill is I'M
derstood to make speciality of placing
on the free lis, raw materials, such as
wool. iron. lumber. coal, salt, hemp jute,
etc; and will be less injurious to the
sugar and rice interests than the Nor
rison measure.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Sam Jones is reported by the Stand
ard as saying to the newspaper report
ers who attended the meetings held for
ladies only, You tell the people that
six thousand Of the best women in Chi
cago endorse Jones fanaticism; and #
God and angels and good women are
with me, | don't care who are -on the
other sider'
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
RESOLUTIONS.
Mrs. NJ. r. RAMSEY,
Pres. w. c. 7: u.

The committee appointed at a meeting
Of the w. G, I. Z. to prepare and re-
port resolutions expressive of the CRATE
full acknowledgements of the Union, for
the visit and services of DR.. Reynolds
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. John J. O'Neil has introduced
bill in the House, creating board of ar
bitration for the speedy settlement of
controversies and differences between
common carriers and employees: The
preamble relates that by section s Of ar
ticle of the Constitution of the United
States, Congress is invested with full
power and authority to provide for the
general welfare of the people of the
United States, to regulate commerce
among the several States, to constitute
tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court
of the United States, and to make all
laws which shall be necessary and prop
er for carrying into execution the fore
going powers. It provides for the for
nation within the law ola tribunal con
sisting of one on each side of the con &
troyersy. the two to select a third. |
they do not select as provided within
three days, the United States court OF
the jurisdiction in which the trouble ex-
lists shall do so. Thi stribunal shall have
the standing of United States com
mission with all its powers, and shall be.
paid in like manner
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Nelse Ruston, buck negro, became
involved in difficulty with white man
named Bankston near Arcola, and struck
him on the head Bankston died the
next day, "wednesday. The negro was
arrested and taken to Jail
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Chicago Standard tells about the
arrest of two aldermen for violating the
laws and adds, 1T is nepdless to say
they are saloon keepers.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The oldest murder case on the War
rem county criminal docket-the Haw-
thorne ease-has been forced to trial by
Judge North. He says he is determined
to give Warren county clean criminal
docket once more.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The friends of the Blair Bill held
meeting last Saturday which was well
attended and very harmonious Mr.
Willis introduced the bill Monday
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Attorney General Garland's physi-
clan has ordered him to keep away from
the department few days. until he re-
covers from his cold.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. Woolford, of Kentucky has intro
troduced a bill granting a pension of S.
per month to all honorably discharged
Union soldiers Of the late war, and di-
recting the Secretary of the interior to
furnish artificial limbs or their equiya-
lent in money, to ex-Conferate soldiers.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The market gardeners of Crystal
Springs are rejoiced at the fine weather
and are hopeful of good crops of fruit
and vegetables.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Natchez, Red River and Texas
Railroad was completed to Black River
La, last week, and trains are now run
ming regular.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. Charles Scots residence near
Rosedale was fired by an incendiary A
negro named Henry Jefferson was ar
rested on suspicion, and now lays in jail.
It is said the evidence against him is
strong enough to convict him.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Hon. J. S. Lamkin, editor ofthe Mag
nolia Gazette, has been re-appointed Su-
perintendent of public Education in
Pike county.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Blair bill has scoerd triumph
in the House. but the real battle is yet
to come.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
summit wants the GnAet Gin c..

summit wants the 'tli'Ast Yin N".'
factory
Natchez is to pay ' for her cleo
tric lights
Itawamba con 1 forty mar
riage licences III aeaths.
Col. James Of Pontotoc, is
spoken # 81 Il for Congress.
The w. G. n Of Columbus have
given up their ann in the Columbus
Demoerut
Marion Ande. son, (col. J. was hung by
a mob near Roekport, for shooting a
constable over year ago.
4 negro pal1an near Oxford was
burned TO deatl by her clothes catching
fire while burning corn stalks III the
field
The 800 privilege tax on the sale Of
pistols is causing good many merchants
to pack up tlleIr stock Of weapons and
send them back.
Two freight trains collided between
Oxfordand Abbeyillc, shaking up the
rolling stock Of the + G. Road, but do
ing no further damage
The Vicksburg Street Railroad has
laid its track on Washington street
nearly. to Crawford street The Hill
CITY Railroad has completed its survey.
Wm. +. Beck 4 Co. are preparing to
erecta large soda water factory in Vicks-
burg. The machinery is to cost $4,000.
and has been ordered from New York
City.
Hon. Thos. StockstilI, member Of the
Legislature of 1874 from Pontotoc coun-
ry. was recently burned to death in the
house Of Mr. d. d. Jones, near Pom
totoc.
Louis Erb, formerly Of Yicskburg.
who was indicted by the grand jury for
forging railroad passes. has skipped,
leaving his bonasmen in the lurch
for $1,000.
The Jewish children Of Greenyille,
gave aMikado entertainment for the ben
eft of the Jewish Ladies Benevolent
Society. recently which netted $3.50 clear
Of all expenses.
Mr.. James r. Nixon ! well known
and respected citizen Of Biloxi, died
Monday night. Deceased was a native
Of New Orleans and had resided at Bi
loxi for many years
At meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Mississippi Mills, at Wesson, last
Saturday, John p Richardson was cleo
ted President and VIM Oliver re-elcc-
ted Secretary and Treasurer
4 mail bag was found near Rolling
Fork last Sunday with its contents, a
number Of private and registered letters
mostly from Leland and Arkansas City,
cut open and rifed No clue
j. III. Reid who, was arrested and put
in jail at Fulton, Miss. for illicit dis
tiIling in Itawamba county, cut his
throat to escape persecution Liberty
shrek Thy brave defender falls!
Fred Villarosa, an Italian fruit dealer
of Eicksburg, attempted criminal as
sault on the little daughter of Capt
VIM. Groome, the Postmaster He
was lynched by party of % men. Mon
day Morning.
Rush Parker. negro, was monkeying
with pistol last Tuesday in Yicksburg
1t was the old story: Didn't know it
was loaded;" it was loaded however, and
the ball struck him in the head, serious
" wounding him.
The oldest murder case on the War
rem county criminal docket-the Haw
thorne case-has been forced to trial by
Judpe North He saws he IS determined
to give Warren county clean criminal
docket once more.
Nelse Ruston, buck negro became
involved in difficulty with white man
named Bankston near Arcola, and struck
him on the head Bankston died the
next day, "wednesday. The negro was
arrested and taken to Jail.
Kyle, the young man who shot Rich
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Riyer-bank near Yicksburg is
cracking at the National Cemetery for
$50 feet back, and heavy landslide is
expected.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Col. 7. V. Powderly, Grand Master
Workman Of the Knights of Labor, was
in Vicksburg Tuesday, on his way to
Marshall. Texas.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Jefferson D. Bloom a young Vicks-
burger, takes the first honors at the ex-
animation Of medical students at the
Charity Hospital, New Orleans
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Rush Parker, a negro, was monkeying
with pistol last Tuesday in Vicksburg
1t was the old story: Didn't know it
was loaded;;" it was loaded however, and
the ball struck him in the head, serious
IL wounding him
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Warren county Circuit Court has
adjourned, leaving a prisoners in jail,
6 serving out terms and 3 sentenced to
the Penitentiary
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

James Banks, colored barber dted
in Vicksburg Monday It is thought
that opium eating was the cause of his
death.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The gauge Of the Alabama Great
Southern and New Orleans 4 North
Eastern Railroads is to be changed this
week.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Macon is to have ! creamery.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The unveiling of the Senator Hill
monument in Atlanta is postponed to
afford Jefferson Davis the opportunity
Of being present.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Measles prevail ia Bolivar county
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. Albert Shinkel, well known
steamboat clerk employed on the Steam
er Golden Rule, died last Sunday
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
STA7E NEW HIS

Burglars infest Okolona
Macon is to have acreamery
-
Measles prevail il Bolivar county
Vieksburg prohibits swinging signs.
Thetime for nlms excursions draw
eth nigh.
Yazoo county has l2osO edpeable
children.
Northern visitors continue to arrive
at Biloxi.
Mr.. R. A. Bonner offers for sale the
Pamela Star
Pike county has one hundred and four
public schools
The Swiss Bell Ringers visited Vicks-
burg this week.
Doc Bishop is to be hanged at Pitts
boro April 11th.
The Warren county grand jury pas
seth much tafy on Sheriff Worrell
Mcssrs. Jett, Dent 4 Co. Of Caro-
lima Lading. Issaquena county. failed re-
Gently.
DR.. George w. Allen prominent
physician of Edwards died last We'd
nesday
The finest wool grown, says the Man
ager Of the Wesson Mills. is the Mississ-
ippi wool
Ten divorce eases came up before the
Chancery Court Of Yazoo county the
first week
The Mississippi Valley Route com
mences to run its Sunday excursions,
April 11th,
Mr.. MI. yuting and Mrs. i.ouise
Hartman were married in Vicksburg
last Wednesday.
The Episcopal Church at Biloxi has
been closed on account Of the illness Of
the rector and his wife.
The Yazoo Sentinel places the name
Of Hon. W. D. Gibbs at its mast head
as candidate for Congress
Kosciusko has barrel factory The
barrels are modelled after the shape Of
the genial editor of the Star
Mr.. Albert Shinkel, a well known
steamboat clerk employed on the Steam
er Golden Rule, died last Sunday
The gauge Of the Alabama Great
Southern and New Orleans 4 North
Eastern Railroads is to be changed this
week
James Banks, a colored barber dted
in Vicksburg Monday. It is thought
that opium eating was the cause Of his
death
The River-bank near Yicksburg is
cracking at the National Cemetery for
$50 feet back, and heavy landslide is
expected
Hon. J. S. Lamkin, editor ofthe Mag
nolia Gazette, has been re-appointed Su
perintendent of public Education in
Pike county.
The Natchez, Red River and Texas
Railroad was completed to Black River
La, last week, and trains are now run
ming regular.
The market gardeners of Crystal
Springs are rejoiced at the fine weather
and are hopeful of good crops of fruit
and vegetables.
Col. 7. V. Powderly, Grand Master
Workman of the knights of Labor, was
IN Vicksburg Tuesday, on his way to
Marshall. Texas.
The Warren county Circuit Court has
adjourned, leaving a prisoners in jail,
6 serving out terms and sentenced to
the Penitentiary.
The unveiling of the Senator Hill
monument in Atlanta is postponed to
afford Jefferson Davis the opportunity
Of being present.
Jefferson D. Bloom young Nicks-
burger, takes the first honors at the ex
animation of medical students at the
Charity Hospital, New Orleans
Mr.. Charles SCOTS residence near
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Burglars infest Okolona.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Kosciusko has barrel factory The
barrels are modelled after the shape Of
the genial editor of the Star
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Doe. Bishop is TO be hanged at Pitts
boro April 11th.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Swiss Bell Ringers visited Vicks-
burg this week.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Fred Villarosa, an Italian fruit dealer
of Vicksburg, attempted criminal as
sault on the little daughter of Capt.
VIM. Groome, the Post master He
was lynched by party of 75 men. Mon
day Morning.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Pike county has one hundred and four
public schools
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Obtained AT the Sacrifice of the ,rhOte Pro-
HibitOrY Territory Hitherto Gained--
The Politicians GrdHt Prohibition De-
m0nds and TruckIc 10 the Liqmor-de0I-
cps at One and the Same Time.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Warren county grand jury pas
seth much taffy on Sheriff Worrell
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Mr.. r. A. Bonner offers for sale the
Pamela Star.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Vieksbure pfohibits swinging signs.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Yazoo Sentinel places the name
Of Hon. W. D. Gibbs at its mast head
as candidate for Congress-
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

J. Fl. Reid who, was arrested and put
in jail at Fulton, Miss, for illicit dis
tilling in Itawamba county, cut his
throat to escape persecution Liberty
shrek Thy brave defender falls
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Messrs. Jett, Dent 4 Co. Of Caro-
lima Lading. Issaquena county. failed re-
Gently.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Yazoo county has 120sO edpeable
children.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Northern visitors continue to arrive
at Biloxi.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The Episcopal Church at Biloxi has
been closed on account Of the illness of
the rector and his wife.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Marion Aude.son, (col.l. was hung by
a mob near Roekport, for shooting a
constable over year ago.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

4 mail bag was found near Rolling
Fork last Sunday with its contents, a
number Of private and registered letters
mostly from Leland and Arkansas City.
cut open and rifed. No clue.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03
SOMETIME.

Sometime, when all life's lessons 4
been learned,
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

DR.. George w Allen a prominent
physician of Edwards died last We'd
nesday
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The w. Ct r Of Columbus have
given up their ann in the Columbus
Democrat.
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Thetime for mm, excursions draw
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

The finest wool grown, says the Man
ager Of the Wesson Mills. is the Mississ-
ippi wool
Sword and shield. (Clinton, Miss.) 1885-1888, 1886-04-03

Ten divorce eases came up before the
Chancery Court Of Yazoo county the
first week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-03
RUTrER,s BRANDS.
MIR. O'Hara Springs n New Quality
Into the Debate in the House.

MIR. OHara Springs II New Quality
Into the Debate in the House.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The House to-
day went into committee of the whole,
with Mr. Springer In the chair, on the
oleOmargarine bill. Mr.. 0'Farrell, OF
Virginia, said that the argument made on
the Republican side that the passage of
this bill would tend to the reduction OF
tariff taxes was the best argument that
could be offered why Democrats should
favor it, and had only strengthened him
in his advocacy of the measure. 1t was
not a proposition to build us one honest
industry at the expense of another honest
industry, but to build up one honest in
dustry at the expense OF a fraudulent and
dishonest industry. 1t was legislating in
favor of truth and against falsehood.
On motion of Mr.. Beach, OF New York,
an amendment was adopted inserting the
word "knowingly'' in the clause imposing
a penalty upon every person who pur-
chases or receives for sale any Oleomar-
garine from any manufacturer who has
not paid the special tax.
THE INFoRMER SECTION.
Mr.. Hammond attacked the bill and
especially ''the inlormer" section, which
he said would place marshal or his dep
uty In every community in the country.
He would not, for his right arm, vote for
such a measure.
Mr.. O'Hara, OF North Carolina, was
not an advocate of 0leomargarine, and
every gentleman who had spoken in favor
of the bill had said that it was in the in
terest of the poor mau. Where were the
petitions of the poor mans Where was
|
passS He had Just returned from his
state, and not a single voice in North
Carolina had ever asked for any legisla-
tIon on this subject.
BUTTER FROM swILL-FED COWS.
The poor classes needed as much pro-
lection from butter made from the milk OF
swill-fed COWS as from OleOmargarine.
| But the crownlng piece of intamy in the
bill was in the nineteenth section, which
| proposed to give a premium to every spy
and infOrmer in the land. The passage OF
the bill would add more officers, marshals,
attorneys and henchmen to be employed
and paid from the hard-earned wages of
the already Overburdened people. The
bill was not protection; 1t was destruc-
tlOn, and as such Wust work detriment to
the working classes.
REDUCING FEES FOR SPIES.
Mr.. McMillen. of Tennessee, moved to
strike out the clause which provided that
half Of the fines and penalties imposed by
this act shall 90 to the infOrmer. The
House would not. in his judgment, do it.
self justice If it enacted such an obnOx-
ious piece OF legislation.
The motion was agreed to by vote of
rs to %.
Then, in accordance with an arrange
ment made this afternoon, the committee
rOGQ nd rnnOrfad tho hill IN tho Hauaa
the understanding being that the vote
should be taken tomorrow and that an
opportunity should be given 10 allow
members to pass upon the question Of re-
ducing the rate of tax imposed. The
House then adjourned.