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smiled incredulously. He really is mad,
was the thought that flashed across my
mind
"Oh, you laugh; but you will laugh in an
other way yet. ! am on your track, tell
you, and when the time comes I'll strike
Tell that to your friends Tell it to Brank-
some; tell it to Flinter; tell 1t to Fosdyke;
and, above all, tell 1t to Miss StancliRe
Say that told you that I'll bring every one
Of you-every one, mind-to the gallows yet
Go on with your hellish plots, and see how
they will succeed now that I'm kept out Of
them. That Is my message to your friends.
Take it to them without fail; tell 1t to them
exactly es have told 1t to you, and prepare,
every one Of you, for the worstl"
had no doubt in my mind now as to
his being mad. The change in his face would
have alone convinced me Of that fact His
eyes literally blazed with the passion that
had possession Of him. But his words had
moved me elso to something like passion.
"And who are you, sir. that you dare to
talk In this way to mes What Is all this raw
ing about, and from what asylum have you
escapedp
In moment he was perfectly calm. "You
are new hand at the business altogether" !"
he said-ajust sworn in, eh!" with mali
cious chuckle @But if you want to know
my name, I'll tell you. 1t is James Gregson,
and James Gregson has given you your or
ders, which you'll please to carry out"
The train was slackening speed at a way
side station few miles from Nation. My
companion nodded his head with emphasis.
as though to enforce his words, and then,
almost before was aware, he had opened
and closed the door. and ! found myself
alone again. Hardly had he gone than my
attention was attracted by something lying
on the floor-something which had evidently
fallen from his pocket as he leaped from ths
carriage. Ipicked 1t up. It was q photo
graph Of Daisy, apparently taken a year or
two before. The likeness was unmistakable
turned the card and saw the name Of a
Sydney photographer printed upon it. There
was something more. Family written In
pencil were the words @Daisy Stancliffe,
alias -" Some other name had been
written after the aalias," but either pur-
posely or by accidental friction-for the pho
tograph had evidently, from its appearance.
been carried In Gregson's pocket for con-
siderable period-the second name had been
obliterated.
I had enough and more than enough to
think Of during the tedious remainder Of my
journey to Little Lorton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-10-06

TRUE DIGNITY.-The great underlying
basis of all true dignity of human attain
ments, all true character, ever has been
and ever must be the abiding and ever
active idea of moral obligation. This
must be the germ from which all worthy
motives emanate.
The clarion., 1886-02-17

Also that certain other tract OF land in said eoun
ty and State consisting of about 1891 acres, bound
ed by the Mitsissppi River on the west from stake
to stake going SOUTH, and from said southerly
stake the river bank bounded the south by
lanis Sc. off TO 5. q. Rowan by the commissioner
appointed to divide the "falmetto" plantation. the
line running due east from said stake on the river
bank 90 chains TO a stake and bearing tree marked
The clarion., 1886-02-17
The Masonic Grand Lodge


Closed its 68th annual session on Thurs
day night, at balf pa-t ten o'clock, after an
exceedingly interesting and harmonious
session OF two days. The following is a
complete list Of the Grand Officers Tor this
year, Standing Committees, ete:i
B. T. Kimbrough, Oxford, Grand
Master.
Chas 7. ChsmberIaiu, Natchez, Dep.
Grand Master.
E Geo. DeLap, Natchez, Senior Grand
Warden.
NJ. NJ. Evans, Moss Point, Junior Grand
Warden.
Rev. W. E.Porter, Ashland, Grand Chap
lain.
r. B. Brsnnin, Aberdeen, Grand Lee
turer
A. P. Barry, MarriDsville, Grand Treas
urer.
J. L. Power. Jackson, Grand Secretary.
c. e. Ross, Okolona, Senior Grand
". f. Pearson, scooba, Junior Grand
Jno. L. Collins, Cofeeville, Grand Mar
shal.
Isaac ". Park, Jonesboro, Grand
Sword Bearer.
Jesse Byrd, State Line, Grand Pursui-
want
Jacob PEBBLES, Natchtz, Grand Tyler.
okircted 1888 for two years.
Masonic LaU and JLrtsprade7lee Frederic
Speed, Nick-burg; Oliver Clifton. G.. Y
freeman, jackson.
Complaints and Appeals Frank Burkitt,
Okolona; J. X. Mcleod, Moss Point T,
4 Iea-dale, Columbus.
Finance and Pcatiag-Robert c. Patty,
Macon; WA. q. Paxton, Vicksburg; W.
A. Rosne, CofTeevile.
State Of the OrdeT-John y. Murry, Rip
ley; z. VI. savery, Baldwin; Simon Myer,
Natchtz
Reporter on Foreign Correspondence-Rev
A. I'll. Barkley, Crawford.
The next Annual Communication will
be held in jackson on the second Wednes-
IN February, 1887 Aberdeen was also in
nomination for the honor, and received
highly complimentary vote, the majority
for jackson being only eleven out OF about
TX hundred votes cast.
On The motion OF Past Grand Master r. !
t. Bowen. the usual annual appropriation |
Il five hundred dollars was unanimously |
voted 10 the Natchez Protestant Orphan |
Asylum. Several Lodge and individual |
for the same worthy object |
we're handed to the Grand Secretary
The Board Of Custodians was abolished |
md the District Deputy system re-estab-
!ished, and the Grand Master will district |
he State, and appoint the Deputies at his
earliest convenience.
Two new Lodges were chartered-at
Hood, Tallabatchie county. and Hatties-
ourg, Perry county. Several charters were
TO revived Lodges.
The report of the Committee on State of |
the Order, submitted by Past Grand Master
Murry, indicated a favorable and hopeful !
condition of the Craft-the number OF
iegr, es conferred being in excess Of the
preceding year. In one Lodge, Brecken-
ridge, No. 309, Jones county, as many as
49 degrees were conferred during the past
year.
The following, offered by Past Grand
Master Frederic Speed, was unanimously
adopted, by rising vote
Kesoired, That in acknowledgment Of the
minent services to Masonry in general,
aud to the Grand Lodge in particular.
having been a Mason for 81 years, and
for Al years regular attendant upon The
sessions OF the Grand Lodge, that r.. w.
Bro. ]. j. BIRDsoNG be and is hereby elect
ed an Honorary Life Member OF the Grand |
,odge.
resolution Of hearty thanks to
the retiring Grand Master, Hon. J. B. |
Morgan was unanimously adopted.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Hon ]. NJ. Simonton in the chair.

Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Hon J NJ Simonton in the chair.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
To amend chapter 299, acts Of 1884, re-
lating to certain outstanding school war
rants. Passed.
To prevent certain stock from running
at large in the county Of Marshall, and Il
define what shall be lawful fence. Pass
ed.
An act to prohibit the sale Of virous
spirtuonz and malt liquors within FIVE
miles Of Palestine church or school honse,
supervisors district No. 4, Clay county,
Mississippi. Tabled subject to call.
To prohibit the sale of vinous, spirituous
and malt liquors within three miles OF New
Prospect Camp Ground, in ackson county
Tabled subject to call.
An act for the relief of certain physi
clans. Bill and amendment laid on table
TO remove the political disabilities oI
James ii. Gilliland. of Attala county
indefinitely postponed.
To amend the charter of West Point, il
Clay county, Mississippi. Passed.
10 amend an act entitled an act to incor
porate the town OF Charleston, Tallahat
chic county. Passed.
To incorporate the town of Shubuta
Clarke county. PASSED.
To incorporate the town of Harristoa il
Jefferson county. Passed.
To rereal secs. 9 and 10 of an ac
Incorporating the town OF Miles il
the county. of Copiah, State of Mis-
sissippi, approved Mach 18th, 1884, so faI
as they relate to the selling and trafhcins
in vinous and spirituous liquors contrary
to the present prohibitory law of Copial
county, approved March sth, 1884. Passed
TO prohibit the sale of intoxicalin.
liquors in the town of Harri on IN tht
county of Tallahatchie, or within thre,
miles of the corporate boundary of the
town of Harrison.
The bill was read third time anc
passed with amendments.
To authorize the treasurer OF Cal
hoHn county TO transfer certain court
house funds to the common county fund
Passed.
To amend an act for the faithful collec
ton OF delinquent personal taxes, approx
ed March s, 1854. Passed.
The Committees on Judiciary. Levees
Claims and Public Lands, reported sundry
bills referred to them, of which full ac
count will be given when the bills are con.
sidered by the Senate.
Mr.. Gully-An act to incorporate Cas-
per Normal College, in Lauderdale county
Corporations.
Mr.. Dillard-Resolved by the Senate
that the vote whereby the Senate concur
red in the resolution of the House, fixins
the 18th day of February as the day fo
The election of Superintendent of thu
Penitentiary, is hereby rescinded.
Resolved further, That the two houses b
requested TO fix another day for the elec
tion. Adopted
At 5:45 o'clock, the Senate adjourned uu
| til 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The clarion., 1886-02-17

son the privileges of the Senate, csn do s<
/ by sending the name of said person TO ths
Secretary. Adopted.
The special order for the hour was taker
| up, viz: An act to regulate the compensa.
tion Of district attorneys, was, on motion
OF Mr.. Sykes, indefinitely postponed.
The second special order Tor the hour
was then taken up. viz:
An ACT TO amend chap. 8, sec. 433, of the
Code 1880, 50 far as the same relates TO the
pay OF di-trici-atlorneys. The Judiciary
Committee offered an amendment which
was tabled.
Mr.. Boyd offered substitute for the bill
aud Amendments:
To amend sections 433 and 3l03, OF Code
1880, so as 10 reduce the salary of district
attorneys, and for other purposes Lost.
Mr.. Reynolds moved TO indefinitely post
pone the bill, which motion was lost by
the following vote:
ton, OF Holmes, Houston, Reynolds, Ross,
Yerger.-7.
NAYs-Messrs. Austin, Barron. Bachelor,
Binford, Boone, Boothe, Brenham, Buc-
hanan, Burkitt, Dean, Dickson, Dodds,
Gage, Gayles, Gully, Guy ton, Hamilton, OF
Hinds, Harvey, Kemp, Love, Luse, Morris,
Owen, Packwood, Seal, Simonton, Smith,
sykes, Whitrey.-29.
The bill was then considered engrossed,
read third time and passed with amend
ments.
The bill that passed was introduced by
Mr.. Love.
Mr. Ross offered an amendment TO the
title, which amendment was lost.
Messrs. Luse and Owen were granted
leave of absence for this evening, for COM
mittee duty.
The House having refused to concur in
the second Senate amendment 10 Ii. B.,
An act 10 declare what shall be lawful
fence in the county OF Washington, and 10
the title thereof, on motion of Mr.. Yerger,
the Senate receded from its said ameLd-
ment.
HOUSE BILLS ON THIRD READING.
An act to amend chapter 24S, of the
sheet acts of 1882, in relation to hogs.
sheep and goats running At large in super
visors districts l, , and D, of Oktibb- ha
county, and also to amend chapter 336, If
sheet acts of 1884, amendatory OF said
chapter 243. Passed with amendments.
To authorize the board of supervisors OF
Tallahatchie county to sell lot in the
town of Charleston, in said comfy. Pass |
ed.
To authorize the President of the board |
Of supervisors of Warren county, to convey |
school lot No. 16, township 4, range ,,
Warren county. Passed
To authorize boards of supervisors to
contract for the making OF an index of
land titles, and Tor other purposes, approx
d March IL, 1884 So far as it relates to
Yazoo county. Passed.
Authorizing the Auditor TO release GER
.ain lands Of Kemper county improperly
claimed by the State. Tabled.
To provide the circuit court of Grenada
,cunty with certain volumes of Missis-
ippi reports. Tabled.
Authorizing and requiring the boards of
supervisors OF Wilkinson, Benton and
Holmes counties, in this State, to purchase
ertain volumes of Mississippi Reports.
Tabled.
To authorize the hoard OF supervisors of
Zones county to levy special tax to pay
Ill outstanding warrants. Passed, with
To authorize the Secretary of State to
urnish the circuit clerk of Adams county
With CERTAIN books. Tabled.
Al 2:45 the Senate adjourned until 10
,'clock tomorrow morning.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Consumption Cared.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per-
manent cure of consumption, bronchitis,
catarrh, asthma and all throat and lung
affections, also positive and radical cure
for nervous debility and all nervous COM
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering, /
will send free of charge to all who desire
it, this recipe in German, French or En-
glish, with full directions for preparing,
and using. Sent by mail by addressing
with stamp, naming this paper, w. A.
NoYEs, l49 Powers Block Rochester, New
York
The clarion., 1886-02-17
sENATE-THIRTY FOURTH DAY.
TUESDAY, February 10Th, 1886.
Iate met pursuant 10 adjournment.
.ut. .-Gov. Stands in the chair.
INrRoDUCTIoN OF Bills.

Senate met pursuant 10 adjournment.
Lieut.-Gov. Stands in the chair.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Mr.. Boyd--To prevent hogr, sheep and
goats from running at large in certain
parts of Benton county. Agriculture.
Mr. Binford-Au act to carry out the
purposes for which the agricultural and
Mechanical College at Starkyiile was es-
tablished. Universities.
Mr.. Whitney-For the relief Rufus F..
Learned Claims.
Mr.. Whitnev-To amend an act entitled
an act to provide for an additional Justice
az the peace and constable in Supervisors
District No. 3 of the county of Jeffe. son,
approved January 10th, 1882. Judici-
ary-
Nj. Morris-A resolution requesting
the Senate Committee on Public Education
to examine sec. TIC with reference to
change Of Law as to pay of common school
teachers ard 70 report BY bill or otherwise.
Education.
A preamble and resolution which was
offered By Mr.. billiard in regard to the
State Treasurer. which was adopted. The
resolution il ne follows:
Resolved by the Senate tthe House con.
curriugl, That the Treasurer OF .he State
| il requested 10 at once lay before the two
houees Of the Legislature his annual re-
port, a. required by law.
Resolved, That the Secretary OF the SEN
ate com mmunicste this preamble and reao-
luton 10 the honorable Treasurer Of State
| Under ! suspension % the rules. Nj
Seal called up s B. for the appoinimeu
4 of etenographer Tor the seventh iudicin
district of Mississippi. Passed.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE +!
sENATE-THIRTY-THIRD DAY.
MoxpAY. Febrnary Is. 1856.

MONDAY, February Is, 1856.
Senate met pursuant TO adjournment
Hon. J NJ Simonton in the chair.
/ PRAYER BY Rev. DIR. Andrews.
| Leave Of absence was granted IRON day
to day to Messrs. Boone and Reynolds on
account OF Committee business, and 10 Mr.
+ Powell on account of death in his family
Leave OF absence was granted the Ser
| ge2nt- farms for one day.
| The privileges of the Senate were exten-
ded to Messrs. c. b. Vance. of Panola, K. p.
Lanau and Claude Pintard.
By Mr.. Whitney-Resolved, That Sena.
| tor +. NJ. Simonton be called 10 preside
over the Senate this day, and from day TO
day, the President and President pro tenn OF
the Senate being absent.
Alter considerable time spent IN discus
sion, the resolution was adopted.
By Mr.. Whitney-Resolved, That the
| House be requested to return to the Senate
II. B., an act 10 incorporate the town oil
Hamburg.
On mutton OF Mr.. Yerger the Senate re-
considered the vote passing and ordering
to its third reading, II. B., an act to incor-
pOrate the the town of Lei and ln the coun-
ty of Washington, State OF Mississippi.
An amendment was offered by Mr..
Yerger which was adopted, and bill passed.
On motion OF Mr. Gage the Senate
reconsidered the vote indefinitely postpon-
ing on Saturday last, an act for the relief
of w. III. Harvey and q. I. Turner.
Mr.. billiard offered an amendment which
was adopted.
Mr.. Luse moved TO indefinitely post
pone the bill, which motion was lost. The
bill was then passed.
Mr.. Guyton entered the following mo-
rion: Mr.. President hereby enter
motion to reconsider the vote whereby the
Senate, on last Saturday, indefinitely post
poned IL. B., an act for the relief Of Ill. l..
Thompson, of Benton county.
Under suspension Of the rules, the fol-
lowing report was made by the COMMITTEE
on Counties and County Boundaries;
An act to extend the slime for the sale OF
lands for delinquent taxes for the fiscal
year 1855. in the county Of Wilkinson, and
for 9th, purposes.
Under a suspension of the rules, on mo-
tion of MIR. billiard, the Senate took up II
h., an act to extend the time Tor the sale
OF lands delinquent for taxes fOr the fiscal
year 1885. in the county "f Wilkinson, and
lor other purposes. The bill was then
read and passed.
The special order OF the hour was then
taken up, VIZ:
An act in relation to the sale OF vinous
and spirtuous liquors.
On motion OF Mr. Love, the bill was
considered by sections.
Mr.. Dodds moved that the bill and
amendment be laid on the table subject to
call. Motion prevailed.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Mr.. Simonton-An act TO incorporate the |
Tupelo Improvement Company. Corpora
tions.
Al l:25 o'clock the Senate adjourned un-
til $3.50 o'clock this evening.
The clarion., 1886-02-17

ADVICE TO MoTHERs.-MRs. WINsHow's
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when children are cutting teeth. II relieves
the little sufferer At once; it produces nat
ural, quiet sleep by relieving the child
from pain, and the little cherub awakes as
bright as a button.' 1t is very pleasant
to taste. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regu-
lates the bowels, and ia the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes Twenty-Five cents
bottle. Ijuly22, 'S5-1y.
The clarion., 1886-02-17

One Of the largest ard most fashion
able addien,es OF the season witnessed the
performance of that celebrated actress Mad
aue Jani-h, at the Opera House, l3th inst.
NJ te. ter play could nave been selected for
her to appear in than the Princess An
drea,' "a the character Is so cast as to
afford the exhibition OF tbs various phase
OF emotion OF which Janish is so wonder
ful an exponent. The company that sup
ports her Is excellent, there being no weak
spot in the cast The large audience show
ed their appreciation 10y long and continu-
Gus applause, and by special request, in
duced this fine company to give two more
performances in our city. The Princes
Andrea" will be repeated at at ? B. NJ. this
afternoon, and tonight Alexander Dumas
great drama Camille" will be presented.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Proper Treatment for Coughs.

That the readers may fully understand
what constitutes good cough and lung
syrup, we will say that Tar and Wild
Cherry is the basis OF the best remedies vet
discovered These ingredients with several
others equally as efficacious, enter largely
into DIR. Bosanko's Cough and Lung
Syrup, making it one OF the most reliable
now on the market. Price Scots. and $.I.00
Samples free. Sold by Byron LomIy, jack
son Miss
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded BY a-sen.e
of weight in the back, loins and lower part
OF the abdomen, causing the patient "a
suppose he has some affection OF the kid
neys or neighboring organs. At times
symptoms tf indigestion are present, iatu-
iency, uneasiness OF the stomach. etc. A
moisture, like perspiration, producing \
veiy disagreeabIe itching, alter getting
warm, is common attendant. Blind
Bleeding and Itching Piles yield at once z
the application of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem.
edy, which acts directly upon the parts Al
fected, absorbing the Tumors, allayinr III
intense itching, and effeciing permsnen
cnre. Price 80 cents. Address. The Dr
Bosanko Medicine Co.. Piqua, o. Sold 5,
Byron Lemly.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Hard Times.

While money is close, wages and prices
low, expenses should be cut down in every
household. Economy, the watch word OF
mothers, head off doctors bills by always
keeping in the house bottle of DIR. Bo-
sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. Stors a
cough instantly, relieves consumption.
cures Group and pain in the cheat in one
night, may save you hundreds of dollars.
Price Scots. and Si00. Samples free.
Sold by Byron Lemly.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Am I too Late I

Not while there is life left. The weary
pilgrims heart is glsddened as he comes
in view of the deserts OASIS, forgetful of
his past suffering from the burning sand
and thirst. The mariners heart bounds
with Joy as he sees his native shore after
months of exposure, and the remaining
duties he has 10 perform on board ere his
foot presses sgain his native soil are done
with an alaerity attsstive of his inward re-
joicing. So there is hope for you, poor suf-
ferer, in rebuilding your enfeebled constr
tuition. The daily use of Home Sanative
Cordial will increase the appetite, assist
he secrefions and excretions. promote nat
ural rest, and bring the bloom of health
once more to your emaciated cheeks.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
CITATION.
Etate Of

25il PERRY KING, Deceased.
Chancery Court, First District, Kinds County,
Mississippi.
tT,HE FINAL ACCOUNT OF MRS O. c. RIMES
i Administrative, de 0onis of said Perry
Kings estate, having been filed with accompanying
vouchers notice is hereby given to all persons in
terested in said estate to show cause if any they
can, at term OF said Court to be held at the Chan
Gerry Court Room in jackson, Mississippi, tbs
SECOND MONDAY OF NJ ARCH. 1886, why said ae-
cunt shall not be allowed and said Administrator
discharged W. I. RATLiFF, clerk.
By A. Il. MOORE, d. c.
jackson, Jan'v 30, i8s6-w5t
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Lost or Stolen.

nNE MEMORANDUM ROCKET BOOK Con-
" tanning three Ten Dollar Bills, and three OF
Green's Bank Receivers Certificates for x43a AZ
esch Of the 2nd,- 3rd aud sth payments Nos. 1ss9.
1850, 1s5i-zs dent expect the finder to return
me the money contained in the book viii sppre-
cizte II faver II they viii return me my book with
the Certificates and other papers found IN said
bok through the Posfofce. they are Of no use 10
anyone but myself also warn the public against
buying or trading for the above speci6ed Certif.
cxfp8 ROBERT SpRnFTTE
jackson, Miss, Feb. IS. 1886.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
TIE Meridian Gas Light Company have

TIE Meridian Gas Light Company have
reduced their rates, of their own accord,
to very low figures, as follows:
All consumers who use less than ,O0O
feet per meter, per month, at $500 per
thousand; all consumers who use from
l,000to 10000 feet per meter, per month, at
$3.50 per thousand all consumers who use
from 10000 to 20.0O feet per meter per
month, at $2.25 per thousand all consum-
ers VINO use 10000 feet, and more, per
meter, per month, at $500 per thousand
This reduction is announced in advance, 80
that parties not now using gas may have
their houses piped and fixtures ordered.
This is the second reduction in price thi.
company has made since it began supply
ing gas three years ago, and we point to the
fact as an evidence that it is the establish
ed policysof the company to reduce the
price as fast az an increased consumption
will justify q reduction.
The clarion., 1886-02-17
Temperance Lecture.

DR.. II A. Reynolds, an active and effec-
tive worker in the temperance canse, will
lecture in the Hall OF House Of Representa-
tives Thursday night, 18Th. From testimo-
mails sent us by Rev. w. Z. Black, OF Me-
ridian. which city he has recently visited,
we are sure that all who may hear his lee
ture will be edited and benefited.
The clarion., 1886-02-17

that the land is for his own use and no,
for another The price of the lands 10
be fixed at LIS per acre
Mr.. Elmer moved to amend by pro-
viding that the price per acre of lanes
in the counties of Harrison, Greene, Sun.
flower, Wayne, Jasper, Lincoln, Rankin.
Hancock, jackson, Perry, Lawrence,
Quitman and Washington, shall Re so
cents per acre. Bill set for Wednesday
at I'm.