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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

A BILL has passed. the Lower House
re-establishing Pearl county. Should
the bill pass the Senate and become a
law, we may expect to hear at future
State conventions the melodiOus voice
Of P. x. Mayors cry out, when the list
of counties is called, "half a vote for
Pearl"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

r.. Hon. 7. G. CATcHINGs is doing bis
best for the Blair educational bill. He
knows the vast benefit it will be in
his District, and is working to secure
it. He is not at all concerned about
the fine points some are trying to make
against the bill, and is exceedingly
anxious for the children, white and
black, to secure better and more edu-
cational facilities.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
Store Robbed and the ProprIetc
Dangerously Wounded.

Store Robbed and the Proprietor
Dangerously Wounded.
From passengers by the south
bound train on the Valley road last
night, it is learned that the store or
Mr.. VIM. Blazier located at Hush
puckana, one hundred and twenty
miles north Of Vicksburg, on the line
of the road, was ~burglarized at one
o'clock yesterday morning and robbed
Of about one hundred dollars. The
proprietor, Mr.. Blazier, who slept in
the store was found on his bed with
a cash in his head and insensible. Near
by was found an ak with blood on it.
which was no doubt used by the
would.be murderer. The unfortunate
man regained partial consciousness
about one o'clock yesterday evening
for only a few minutes and said a
negro broke into the store and struck
him. Mr.. Blszier was also postmaster
the Office was kept in the store and
was robbed Of two registered packages
and all the stamps. But little hope
was expressed Of Blazier's recovery
when the train passed,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
THIS is good blowing weather.

THERE are no present indications Of
sven a partial overflow in the Missis-
sippi Valley. II the weather continues
favorable. there is not likely to be any
trouble from high water.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

A KANSAS boy aged about fifteen,
who mas been a steady reader of the
Police Gazette and other instructive
periodicals Of that kind, last week
murdered his parents and brother and
sister while they slept with a Ratchet
and butcher knife.-Exchange.
That's what comes Of sleeping with
such uncompanionable and dangerous
bed-fellows asa Ratchet and a butcher
knife.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

The organization in this city often
referred to as a Prohibition Club, is
not, strictly speaking, a Prohibition
Club. It is a temperance club, and
directs its efforts to reforming those
who need reformation, without resort
ing to prohibition doctrines.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THE Supreme Court Of Georgia has
affirmed the sentence Of the lower
court in the case Of G. L. Jackson, Of
Augusta, who was convicted Of en-
bezzling $117,OO0 Of the Enterprise
Cotton Factory, while he was its Pres
ident. He was sentenced to six years
in the penitentiary.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
a peniaI.

New YORK, March 2O.-.The Ex.
aminer, the Roman Catholic organ of
the diocese of Brooklyn. whose elder
has been allowed to read DEGREES of
council, which were said to contain ut
terances inimical to organizations Of
working men, and particularly the
knights Of Labor, says in its current
issue; 1--WE have seen the DEGREES of
the council and we are in a position
to state that the council did not leois.
late on thelabor movement at all, feel
Ing that the movement was a legiti-
mate one and had so kept within the
bounds that it called for no special
attention"
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THE Meridian News says that cOun.
terfeit silver coin is being circulated,
In that city, which leads the editor Of
the Aberdeen Examiner to remark:
"There are SEINE towns in Mississippi
at present in which the circulation Of
even counterfeit money would be en-
couraRing."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

IT seems that the Legislature, too,
has an idea that the Railroad Super
vision law is to be imperative and the
Commissioners to have nothing, Of con-
sequence to do in that behalf, hence 1t
is proposed, in addition to making the
latter q Board of Equalization, to also
make them Commissioners Of the
Penitentiary. If we are to have the
iniquity saddled upon US, it is well that
the officers created under the bill
should be made to earn their salaries;
but the whole thing, to the progressive
citizen and honest taxpayer, looks very
much like q sham, a masquerade.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

A CORRESPONDENT writing to the
New York Times from Mississippi,
predicts that it is destined to be the
greatest grass.growing, hay-making
and dairy State in the Union.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
DC CQnHERuIA1 HEnALpIs neatll

TIE C0MAERCIA1 HERAtDis neatly
month ahead OF the Charleston Is. CD
Chamber Of Commerce and some other
66mmercIal exchanges, In advocating
tie reduction Of acreage in planting
cotton, as q remedy against ruinous
prices. and ! means whereby the gamb-
isfn in cotton futures may be defeated.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

Born houses of Congress have
passed a bill increasing the pension Of
the widows Of veterans Of the war Of
1912 and Is and Of the Indian wars,
from $500 to 1900 per month.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

The Springfield (Ill.) Republican,
anIindependent journal in pOlitiessays:
"Senator Edmunds' speech yesterday
presents the strongest argument which
can be made probably for his position.
But even he is forced to admit that
President Jackson refused to give the
grounds Of removal, when they were
demanded by the Senate. AS he him
self points out, the distinction between
suspensions and removals had not then
been created. But IL the President
could refuse information upon a re-
mOval, still more might he upon a
suspension, which he is expressly
authorized by law to make "in his dis
cretion."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

SENATOR EUsTIs, Of Louisiana, and
President Cleveland, It is said have
become fast friends, despite old differ
ences. Mr.. Eustis says that the pub
llshsd interview Of him, 10 which he
is made to severely cEiticise the Presi-
dent, is a fabrication from beginning
to end.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THERE is to be a competitive exam
ination at Canton next week, for the
position of stenographer for the Ninth
Judicial District, as provided for by
recent act Of the Legislature.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

WE print q piece from the Examiner
of Aberdeen that should attract the
attention Of our citizens, especially
those interested in the Federal courts.
Meridian is making a strong effort to
secure a Federal court District, with
the Courthouse in that city. Hon. j.
Il. Mcintosh has been sent to Wash
ington to urge the matter, and
he is trying to secure the aid
Of the coast people by promis.
ing to aid them. The Examiner
speaks correctly when it says Vicks-
burg will expect the first favor Of the
kind when Congress can be induced
to grant it. 1t is not to be contra
dicted that two-thirdS of the business
in the State can be more easily collect
ed at Vicksburg, than at any other
city. All the marine business is more
convenient to this city than any other,
and we trust Mr.. Catchings will urge
that point.
Purely as a matter Of justice both
our Senators must favor Vicksburg
over any other point in the State. AS
for Meridian, there is less need for a
Federal court there than any where
else in the State.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

TIE past Winter has been remarka-
hls Tor the highest rate Of mortality
among statesmen and prominent men
Il Europe and the United States Of
~ Winter In twelve years.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

By act Of our late Legislature, dis
abled Confederate soldiers are exempt
ed from the payment Of aprivilege tax.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

"HELLo GRAM" is a word recently
coined, meaning a message by tele-
phone.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

LEM G. MooRE, Of Issaquena, is now
Waterman in the Office Of the Secretary
of the Interior. LENS many friends,
white and colored, in the Valley are
reioiced at this.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

CATTLE are dying, in considerable
numbers, in Copiah county, without
any apparent cause.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

I'M strikers should remember that
IS Of good order Is worth .
nIIion tons Of riot.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THE Circuit Clerks Office of Law
renee county was recently robbed Of
$50.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

a.. J. F. SESSIONS. Of Lincoln
1anH. 3 President O. the Railroad
mmiElon.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

The fact that the last Legislature
declined to call a Constitutional
Convention atones 10 some measure for
some Of its follies.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

BHCKNEss has pulled down MisSouri's
~ Her Senator Of that name has
lt nEty pounds from recent illness,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

ItuHozE communication e now
btussn New YORK and Washing
81 CITY
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THE Republicans of Tennessee have
called a State convention for May 18th.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

The United States Congress was a
regular windmill last week, says the
Washington Post. The Mississippi
Legislature was a pretty good sized
windmill itself for quite two months.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
An interesting Life Insurance. De-
Cial0n

LOUISVILLE, March 2O.-The noted
case Of the Supreme Lodge Of the
Knights of Honor against Rebecca
Morgan, to recover $4,000 insurance
paid her on the life Of her husband.
Robert Morgan, was decided in the
United States court to-day In favor of
the lodge. The money will now be
paid to Mrs. Robert Morgan, Of Phila-
delphia, whom Morgan had married
previously, and from whom he had no
divorce when he married the defen-
dant.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
SEVERAL lawyers Of the East Missli

SEVERAL lawyers of the East Mlssis-
sippi bar are in Washington City in
the interest Of the establishment Of q
new district of the United States
Court, with a Courthouse, at Meridian
and the appointment of an additional
District Judge.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

THE local option bill has been APP
proved by the Governor.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

would have more trouble with them
than We do. Il is wen enough 10
make these statements. 50 that an
just people will see that our citizens
are not the brutes that some sheets
among Us would have the world be-
lleve.
The Evening Post. Of this city,
makes haste to say that the tragedy
occurred in the county in which Sena.
tor George lives; and declares that any
State administration unable to protect
the citizens, is a failure. How Sena-
tor George, who is In Washington, or
Gov. Lowry, who is in Jackson, is, in
any way, responsible for the affair, is
more than we can understand. VIII
the Post point out the connection
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
The Governors Of Missouri anC
Kansas in Consultation with Mr.

The Governors Of Missouri and
Kansas In Consultation with Mr..
Hoxie.
ST. LOUIS. March 20.-Governor
Marmaduke, Of Missouri, and Governor
Martin, of Kansas, arrived in this CITY
this morning from Kansas City, and
almost Immediately proceeded to the
Office of Nj. Hoxie, first vice president
of the Missouri Pacific railroad. where
they are now (11:30 am conforming
with the latter upon matters regarding
the strike. 1t is understood that the
governors have formulated a basis Of
settlement Of the present difficulties.
already approved by the Knights Of
Labor committee, which cney will
present to Mr.. Hoxie for his consid.
GRAFTON. 1t is expected that some ar
rangement will be made at the confer
ence through which an amicable ses-
Element Of the difficulties shall be
arrived at.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26


Leonard Woods, son Of Mrs G. ".
Woods, Of Springfield, and brother Of
Willie Woods. at w. K. Bsnder's sta
bles, a carrier boy on the Springfield
route Of The G. II. and Denny 0Neal,
son Of hrs. Murphy, Of the "GEeen
Tree clearinghouse on the
river bank near the elevator, were out
in the lake last evening in a small row
boat riding the waves Of the outgoing
steamers and passing tugs. They fol-
lowed in the wake Of the tug Joe Sea,
which had gone to the willows
after an empty barge. The
tug had made fast 20 the barge and had
started back to this side Of the lake
when they attempted to run across
the bow Of the tug and barge but were
not fast enough and the barge struck
them and run them down. Len went
under the barge with his boat and was
seen no more. Denny, who
is used to the river, jumped
overheard before the barge struck,
passed under the corner Of the BARGE
came up and managed to swim until a
fish boat picked him up. Leonard
Woods was an honest and Industrious
boy, noted for his integrity and was a
general favorite with his associates
and employers. The body had not
been recovered up to a late hour last
night.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

The Knights of Laborto Establish a
Cooperative Colony In MInne-
sofa.
CMIoAGo, March 2O.-The Evening
Journals Minneapolis, MIMI, special
says: The Minnesota Knights Of Labor
have purchased 800 acres Of land in
Crow Wing county, and will establish
there q cooperative colony. Three
families will go out at once and others
will follow rapidly. The land is to be
held in common forever. but the profits
are to be divided yearly among the
workers. In this latter feature the
community will be wholly unique. The
object is to organize agriculture and
furnish a refuge where members of
the order who are forced out of en-
ployment In cities can he supported
without expense to the order. The
plan includes one cooperative store ore
dry goods, n stable and a general
store, a Capitalization and u~n:licaiion
of each branch OF agricultural industry.
A village will be plated and each
colonist allowed to hold one lot ia lee
simple. All the land is inalienable.
The North Pacific railroad company.
from whom the land was bought, has
agreed to hold an entire township in
reserve for the order for a reasonable
time.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

MIX at Nine Cents a Gallon. "a
CHICAGO, March 20.-A special from
Elgin, ILL.,, says: The Illinois Milk Con.
densing Company has a contract with
the farmers here for 100000 quarts Of
milk daily for the ensuing six months.
beginning on April LIST. The price is
two and q half cents per quart for
April and September; two and one.
quarter cents for May and August.
and two cents for June aud July. Or
nine cent sr gallon for the six
months.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26

D.
Hon. Jefferson Davis to Lecture for
the Benefit of a Confederate
Monument.
MONTGOMERY, March 20. = The
monument committee to-day re-
ceived from Hon. Jefferson Davis,
ex-president of the Confederacy.
a letter officially accepting the
invitation TO lecture in Mont
gomery in behalf of the o
ment to be erected on the capitol
grounds here In memory of Alabama
soldiers, who died In the civil war. Mr..
Davis will be here about the last Of
April. His lecture will be delivered in
a large warehouse, with a seating
capacity Of 5000 people. He will also
lay the corner stone Of the monument,
which will cost $4,000, Of
which $4,000. or enough to COM
plete the pedestal has already
been raised. John w. Daniel, of Vir-
ginia, has been invited to deliver
an address on that occasion. All men
who bore a prominent part in the civil
and military service of the Confederate
government have been invited to be
present to meet Mr.. Davis, as also
many prominent men North and ex-
Union generals, not now in active ser
vice. All Of the Alabama State troops,
some thirty companies strong, will be
here and invitations WIN be sent to
militia companies of all the States,
North and South. Great interest in
the occasion centres in the fact
that on the porch Of the capital build
ing here Jefferson Davis took the oath
of Office as president Of the Confed.
eracy and that government was hers
organized.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-03-26
Two Americans Killed BY AID 81
In Mexico.

WASHINGTON, March 20.-The Sec
rotary of State has received informa-
tion, through Mr.. Willard, consul at
Guaymos, Mexico, Of the killingo of two
Americans named VIM. Brown and
Jas. Moser, blythe Apaches on the 21st,
at the Grand Republic mine, near Ma.
cosari, in the district Of Moctezama.
Steps have been taken to protect the
effects Of the deceased until the legal
heirs can be heard from.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27

when he could not see you and strike him, and it would not have hurt him half so much. Did you think poor Billy had so few troubles you would make some for his benefit? Isit nothing" she went on, speaking more warmly, that he is poor and neglected, with miser- able father, and often hardly enough to eat? His mother was his only friend, and she died many months ago. I know you did not realize what a cruel thing it is to add one more trouble, when he has so many, and are sorry already. do not ask which of you did it, but I do ask that every one of you boys and girls will try and prove to poor Billy that he is not with out friends, and make his hard life easier to bear"
 There was moments pause, then one hand after another was held up with the promise of sympathy and help; and then Fred said earnestly:
 6 Miss Sloan, it was who sent that valentine. D
 "I helpedr ''And Ir' interrupted Harry and Charley.
 Ut was I who suggested it first, but am heartily ashamed of myself, and will tell Billy so tomorrow"
 Right, Fred" answered Miss Sloan, looking so pleased he felt re- paid for the hard confession. .'1 knew none of you would wilfully do any thing so Gnkind, and he does: need all the comfort we can give him, poor lit tie fellowr'-HiS JeeUelS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27
WORK OF FUNNY MEN.
4 Family Calendar and Book of Health
 and Humor for the Million.


 and Humor for the Million.
 We are in receipt of little book which, in richness of humor and gro- tesqueness of illustration, may be said, in the language of the wild West, to 'take the cake.' It is simply drawing it mild to say that it contains some of the best examples of American humor ever published; and the contributors. who are well-known in the field of let ters, have really excelled all former efforts. The illustrations by comic art ists are also in direct harmony with the text. "Bill Nye" tells his ex- perience with a cyclone. R. K. Mun- kittrick, of Puck, rhymes funnily on the four seasons. MT. H. D. Umbstaet- ter, the originator of the book. de- scribes his wrestle with a grilled bone in ''merrie England, and I'M. Quad" of the Detroit Free Press, gives some quaint aphorisms of ''Brudder Gard ner's." The book, in fact, is not one to be glanced at and laid aside and for gotten, but can be taken up with pleas ure at any time. Its title is the St. Jacobs OH FGnily Calendar aud Book of Health and Hunao1' for tte Million for 1886. It is published by the Charles A. Vogeler Company, Baltimore, Md, the proprietors of St. Jacobs Ola remedy which is universally known as the only cure for rheumatism and all bodily pains, and which has been in- dorsed by leading men in every coun- try in the world. Red Star Cough Cure, the new twenty-five cent remedy for throat and lung troubles, which is also being manufactured by this house, has received the indorsement of legis- lators and boards of health on account of it's freedom from dangerous opiates and its prompt efficacy. The book is distributed in large cities by carriers and in small towns by druggists. When there is any difficulty in obtaining it, a stamp sent to The Charles A. Vogeler Company, will insure copy by mail Exchange.
The Arizona sentinel., 1886-02-27

-Inere are elgnG million planO-pldy- CTS in this country. We have much to be thankful for, it might be ten million, or even more.-DGnUiue Breeze.
 Assessor land seems to be very fertile? Farmer-Quite so. Even if the crops do fail, the taxes on it al- ways grow.-Chicago Ledger.
 A woman may not be able to sharpen pencil or throw stone at hen, but she can pack more articles in trunk than a man can in one-horse wagon.-Hot Springs NeaoS.
 -''Have you read Whatshisname's poem?'' ''No, sir, don't read poetry, I write it" "Well, suppose that does prejudice you against verse somewhat; but I can assure you that some poetry is really worth reading. ."-BoSton Trar'- script.
 A young man who held a loaded pistol to his head, and threatened to blow his brains out unless the girl who had refused him would consent to have him, was coolly told by the young lady he would have to blow some brains into his head first. He didn't blow.-N. 7. Independent.
 -Esmeralda Longcofin-I believe, MT. McGinnis, that you think am stupid creature Hostetter McGinnis- O, no, nothing of the kind. Nobody can be called stupid who can so accu- rately divine the thoughts of another as you have done mine.-TsrGS Stftifags.
 -"Robbie,' said his father, ''you've sat there looking out of the window and haven't moved muscle for thirty-five minutes. Now, why couldn't you sit still that way this morning?" ''Sit still this morning?' echoed Robbie, in amaze ment. '.How could I sit still this morn ing? was in h!'-Burdette
 Miss Difident-Aunty, you don't understand Italian, and your applaud ing at the wrong time attracts attention to you from all over the house." Mrs. Vulgarien (sharply)-My dear, you see this new wrap? It cost eight hundred dollars to import. What do you think came here for?"-PhiIGdelphiG Press.
 A countryman and his bride applied at the box-office for tickets. Orchestra chair, parquette or family circle?" asked the ticket-seller. "Which'll it be, Ma IlcI. dohOu Iuo SlOOiu. UCh, ShO replied, with blush, ''bein' as how we're married now, p'rhaps it would be proper to sit in the family circle. "- NdshUille American.
 The LocomotjUe publishes engrav- ings in each issue, showing how boilers look just after tf.ey have exploded. This doesn' t seem to hit the case at all. What is needed is A nicture ShOwiDO how a boiler looks just before it is going to ex- plode We could then learn when to get out of the way.-NesO Haven RegiS- ter.
 Whistler, the artist, who writes about ''nocturnes in red" symphonies in blue'' and arrangements in white," is coming to this country to lecture. This move is supposed to be an tar rangement in gold" but Whistler may personate nocturne in ''blue" when he returns home minus the American dol lars he covets. -NorriStOaCn Herald.