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Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09

est point above low water mark reached by the
river at the differ ent stations during the first rise
Of 1882:
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09
Respectable DRUGGISTS

never deceive the public, but beware Of the
Cheap John druggists who offer you a plaster
called "Capsicum.'' ''CapsiciD, " ''Capucin, " or
"Capsicine,p and tell you 1t is substantially the
same as the genuine Benson's Capelne Plaster,
OF even better. They ask less for the imitation,
for IT costs less; but as a remedial agent ills
lbs, luteless worthless. The reputation OF Ben.
On's as the only plasterspOssessing actual and
gh curative qualities, Is the result OF many
wear experiment and honorable dealings ON
the part Of the proprietOrs; and 5000 physicians,
pharmacists and dTn gists endorse 1t as the best
ever made. Protect yourself against deception
buying Of reputable dealers only, and avoid
mistakes by personal examination The getli-
ne has the Three seals trademark, ana III the
is cut the word "Capcine."
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09
ADVANCE In Window Glass:

BRUSSELS. April THE glass
makers of Belgium, have increased the
price of window glass inc crown, ST. 20
per 100 feet. The advance is general
and necessitated by the enormous extra
Outlays needed to restore or repair the
glass works destroyed OIL injured in all
parts of the country during the recent
strike.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09
Challenge for a Double soul Raae

Challenge for a Double Soul Rase.
ST. LOUIS. April flake Gaudauer
and Albert Hamm, called at the Office
of the Missouri Republican yesterday
and lodged a forfeit of 800 in connec-
ton with the following challenge for a
double scull race for the champion
ship Of America:
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 7.
To Edward Hanlan and Geo. Lee, Double Scull
Champions of America:
We hereby challenge you to row us a
three mile double scull race for s 1000
and the championship of America; the
race to take place at any time this sea-
son after June 18th. and upon any fair
rowing course in the United States or
Canada, and to be rowed under the re-
vised rules of the National Amature
Rowing Association. We hereby de-
post with the editor of the Missouri
Republican 500 forfeit money. I'm.
less this challenge is accepted within a
reasonable time we shall claim the
championship. (Signed)
j. G. G~AUDAUER,
ALBERT HAMM.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09
Sherif's Sale.

State Of Mississippi, Warren county, In the
Circuit Court of said county, October term,
1886.
V. & A Meyer X Co. VS.. Jacob Shlelker, Fl.
Fla. for $50, 900.
YViRTU8OF THE ABOVE EXECUTION
- to me directed. ! shall offer for sale, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for cash. at
the east dOcr of the court house of said county,
within the hours prescr. bed by law, on
MONDAY, THE 3rd DAY OF MAY, 1886,
that certain lot of land. with its appurtenances,
situate in the city OF Vicksburg, county OF War
rem and State of Mississippi, described as fol
lows, t. wit: Lot two ~ of the 'SOuthmayd
Survey, > as recorded on page 1Gg of book DDEof
the record of deeds of said county, The SAID
land has been levied on by mt to satisfy plain
tiffs' claim and all costs.
". q. WURRELL,
apr9-w4t Sheriff of Warren COun y.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09

In 1860 there were 356.S83 "publi G
houses" in France. Now there are
1886, l85. This Is one establishment
where drink Is sold for every 81 in
habitants.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09

unknown. Capt. Samuel Jones is in a
critical condition. The boat is a total
loss, valued at $1,000. The high water
will prevent anything from being
saved,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com.
paint, you have a printed guarantee
on every bottle Of Shiloh's Vitalizer.
1t never fails to cure. For sale by
Hardaway s. Cassell.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-04-09

BILE BEANSl What a funny
name for a medicine ! Nevertheless
it is very significant as applied to the
article. Bile, according to Webster, is
a yellowish bitter, viscid nausceous
fluid, secreted by the liver" When.
ever the liver does not act properly
this fluid is retained in the blood and
poisOns the whole system, and Sallow-
ness and misery is the result.
SMITHS BILE BEANS is a sure cure
for b~iliousness and liver complaint.
Price, Is cents per bottle.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
GET AND KEEP YOUR HUSBANDS
CONFIDENCE

IN no country on the face of the globe is
woman 50 honorcd and respected as in our
own. She is looked upon and acknowledg-
ed as The companion, in many things, of
man And the men of no other country
can compare with the men of our own in
surrounding their wives and families with
comforts Here we find woman advancing
step by step, occupying positions of profit
and responsibility with credit To- herself
and satisfaction 10 her employer Yet in
the midst of all that tends Ia make lie
desirable, surrounded with every luxury
that money can procure. there is a mis-
taken kindness on the part of husbands
that at times leads 10 deplorable conse-
qucnces-the lack Of cpndcncc in wives
with reference to their husband 5 business
In fact wives are at all times too much cx-
cluded from a participation in their hus-
bands affairs. Men look upon women Us
the weaker sex. The way "a make a wo-
man strong is To make her partner in all
that concerns the family. No man would
have cause to regret such partnership, and
If misfortune overtakes him he will find
his wife equal to the emergency, There
can be few things more cruel in the
world than that mistaken kindness which
dcprives one of the knowledge of affairs in
which one has a right to share. Every
true woman--and there are thousands such
knows that in promoting her husbands
comfort She is promoting her own happi-
ness II there was more confidence placed
in woman's ability as an adviser and coun-
seller there would be fewer orphans and
widows left prey to the hard and cruel
world. Mrs Il. A. Rttehie Pliladeiphia.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
BICYCLER'S RIGHTS.

With the advent of spring. of late years,
the bicycler begins his ANIMAL devotion to
the hcalth-giving exercise but in some
instances the good naturcd whcclman is
apt TO overstep his privileges and make
himself nuisance to the general non-rid-
ing public. Frequent complaints have
been made of bicyclers who persist in
riding their machines along cur Sidewalks,
contrary to law, and 10 the great annoy
anee and even danger Of pedestrians. The
practice is especially reprehensiblc during
the evening when people are less apt to
notice them and are consequently more
liable to accident Ordinary regard fol
the comfort of pedestrians should keep the
cyclers off the pavement. and where this is
not shown the law should be enforced.
There is also considerable discussion in
all localities as to the rights of bieyelers on
the road Riders of the wheel claim that
they are entitled to onc-half Of the road,
The same as amy other vehicle. This may
be in accordance with the law, but there
are times when the enforcement OF such a
claim would he downright criminal
Many horses in the country do not take
kindly to the bicycles. and the driver OF
such horse faces the peril al a broken
carriage. or broken bones. or both. OF
worse, whenever he meets rider along
the road. The rider has no such peril tC
confront. 1t is the easiest thing in the
world for him to disinount and move his
machine to the side of the road. He neelS
no warning voice or gesture from the driver
of an approaching horse. Common sense
v i'll show him whether or not the animal
betrayS fear and if he does, then, notwith-
standing that the law gives him a right tt
half the road. he should yield all his rights
in Difference To the safety of the driver oi
the horse \ rider with any Of the humane
instincts of true gentleman will do So
Snch humanity, where it is lacking, Shonld
be dubbed into all others. 1t is a notice
able fact that many of our home riders art
quick to concede everything to the safety
Of drivers, while stranger licyclistS some
times step over the bounds Of deccney and
rejoice when sight of their machines has
caused some skittish horse 10 bolt the high
way
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
COSTLY Churches.

subject which is now interesting the
clergy at the East is the attitude of tho
church toward the labor question. i has
been discovered that the lack Of harmony
in the relations between capital ard labor
in everyday life extends to their relations
in the churches. The efforts of the pulpit
to persuade their hearers that all men are
brothers carry less conviction than they
did, and the pulpit IS casting about
anxioasly for remedy. 1t is not likely
that any complete remedy will be found in
anything that the pulpit can do alone:
but it can do much i'll the direction Of a
remedy by preaching crusade against the
building Of costly church structures. or in
demanding that such structures when
built shall be absolutely free.
There is no place where inyidious dis
tinction between capitalist and working
man, between employer and employed. is
less appropriate than in the house Of uor-
ship Here, if anywhere. they should
stand upon terms Of perfect equality. Yet
there is 40 place in orr social system where
the distinction is more strongly marked.
In the costly church Of tie period the
wbrkingman who wishes To worship has
his choice Of two alternatives. lie can
either get a cheap and inferior slip, CON
sistent with his income, Or accept tile free
seat which even the eostliost churches
usually provide. In either case he elassi-
fies himself as an humble worshipper o. a
paapeI; and this 10 aell-repfeting workman
cares to do. The result is that he cscIews
the costly church altogether, and either
worships in a church b. himself, or
rcfrains from worship altogether
In either event the difference between
capital and labor is widened and the hos
tiIity Strengthened. and il the church does
not wish to be held responsible IN
measure for such widening and strength
ching. it must mend its ways
The costly church with its aceompani-
ments OF costly service and high pew
rents is a mistake At It's best il is
relic Of the days before man had learned
that the highest service Of the Highest is
the service Of humanity 1t It's worst il
is the ostentation Of wealth in place
where ostentation is Dissertation If the
church wants to do its best, not only for
tile healing of tie breach between capital
and labor, bnt for the enlargement in every
way Of its mission. If will build i'll the
future cheaper buildings and more Of them.
-Dffrot Free Press.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23

III Harrisburg the liquor men have
rented building for a clubhouse, and
have organized for the special purpose Of
opposing all temperance laws and efforts
said organization is to be composed Of all
political faiths except Prohibitionists
The business of this Goddess and Christ
less gang is to look after the nomination
of Assemblymen and Senators, and then,
having nominated tricksters of their own
sort, the members of the organization are
pledged to support the ticket thus made
regardless Of political considerations
Thus we have the most base and corrupt
men in our midst banded together to sap
undermine and destroy the very founda-
tions of society and a christian govern
ment.
There are such organizations all oyerthis
land-asSocation of vile men whose wick
ed purpose is to spread, multiply and perpct-
uate the fearful crime of the liquor business
Now in the face of the above facts, ask
what is the duty of every man that loves
his family, his God and his country. This
question is capable Of but one answer, and
that is for all respectable, moral and rclig-
ious persons, regardless Of all old corrupt
party ties or considerations. to unite for
the protection of our homes and country
and to make themselves felt by presence,
voice and vote in all nominating conven-
tons, and them having nominated good and
true men who love temperance and hui
manity, to see that they are elected, re-
CARELESS of all snecrs from broken down
corrupt political parties. We must put
men IN Office to make our laws who can
not be turned from the path Of duty by
bribery nor threats. The power is thin
the grasp of the moral and religious Gle
ments of society, and II they will but use
it, they can and VIII strangle this mon
stroHs evil in y very short time And if
the fearful crime of the liquor business is
perpctuated, tile sin must lay at the door of
the man who prayed for temperance and
voted for rum and the devil. Party ties
are lighter than the air TO the corrupt
liquor men when they interfere with their
death-dealing business. Now il whisky
guzzlers hold so lightly all political ties
when they infringe on their traffic. I ask
should not all moral and religious men be
infinitely ready to east asunder all old cor
rupt political ties when they endanger the
chastity and love of or homes and the
stability Of our government.
1t is true that in too many instances the
children of this world are in their gener-
alton wiser than the children of light. If
every man Who loves the cause Of temper
anee ould be as true to it as the whisky
men are to their Moloch, the fearful crime
would be crushed in few years The
prize is within the grasp Of the better ele-
ments of society May the Master incitc us
to take it, | used to think moral suasion
would work cure, but now | am fully
convinced that nothing short of the logic
Of temperance votes will destroy this
blighting curse in ON midst So let us
not pray any less dcvoutly, but let us be
more united in voting as we pray. because
We are assured on high authority that
Faith without works is dead
y. J. GEEGoRY
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23

Girls, you needn't be beautiful to become
general fayorites. The plainest girl [ ever
saw was the fayoritc in my native town.
Everybody liked her Beautiful? Q no.
she is not beautful-that is outside, but
inside she is an angel. Nobody thinks of
calling her beautiful. Not one of dozen
can tell whether her eyes are blacl, or blue
IF you should ask them to describe her
they would only say ''Shc is just right,
and there it would end. She is merry
hearted, fun-loving, bewitching maiden,
without a spark of envy or malice in her
whole composition. She enjoys herself,
and wants everybody else to do the same.
She has always a kind word and pleasant
smile for the oldest man or woman: in fact,
can think of nothing she resembles more
than a sunbeam, which brightcns every
thing it comes in contact With All pay
her marked attention, from rich Mr.. Watts,
who lives in mansion on the hill to negro
Sam, the sweep. All look after her with
an admiring eye and say to themselves;
She is just the right sort of girl,' The
young men of the town vie with one an
other as to who shall show her the most
attention; but she never encourages them
beyond being simply kind and jolly, so no
one can call her a ilirt; no, indeed, the
young men all deny such an assertion as
quickly as she.
$40 girls love her, too - / asked.
eyes, wonderful TO relate, girls like her,
too; for she never delights in hurting their
feelings or saying spiteful things behind
their backs. She is always willing TO join
in their little plans and to assist them in
any way. They 60 to her with their love
affairs and she manages adroitly to see
Willie or Peter and drop good word for
Ida or Jennie until their little difficulties
are all patched up and everything goes on
smoothly again, thanks TO her. Old ladies
say she is delightful. The sly witch, she
knows how to manage them. She listens
patiently to complaints Of rheumatism or
neuralgia, and then Sympathizes with them
so heartily that they are more than half
cured. But she cannot always be with
u.s.
''Fhen she finally gets married p
Yes. y young man comes from a
Eeighboring town after time and marries
her The villagers crowd around to tell
him what prize he has won, but he seems
to know it pretty well without any telling,
to Judge from his face So she leaves us,
and it is not long before we hear from that
place. She is there the woman everybody
likes. Fiji Perkins.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
: rorc.IsNa nEArss scENE.

A vciC rlblc clergyman of Virginia said
some time ago: Men Of mSprofession see
much Of the tragic SIDE Of life Beside a
death bed the secret passions, the hidden
evils as we'll as the good in human nature,
are very often dragged 90 the light have
seen men die in battle, children, and young
wives in their husbands arms. but no
death every seemed So pathetic to me as
that of an old woman, q member Of my
church
Il knew her first as yonng girl, beau
tluI. ray. fail OF spirits and vigor She
married and had four children; her hus-
band died and left her pcnniess. She
taught school, she painted, she gave her
self scarely time To eat Or sleep. Every
Thought was for her children, to educate
;hcm, to give them the same chance which
their father would have done.
''She succeeded, sent the boys to college,
and the girls to school. When they
came home, refined girls and strong men,
abreast with all the new ideas and tastes Of
their time. she was Il WORKOUT common
place. old woman they had their own
pursuits and companions She fingered
among them for tWoor three years, and
Chen died Of some sudden failure in the
BRAN. The shock woke them to
consciousness, in an agony Of grief. The
oldest son, a. he held her in his arms, cried,
"You have been good mother to us?'
''lIer face colored again and her eyes
kindled into smile, rs she whispered:
You never said SO before, John. Then
the lightsded out and she was gone.
How many men and women sacrifice
their own hopes and ambitions, their
strength, their life Itself, TO their children,
Who receive it rs a matter of course, and
bcerudgo a carcss a word of gratitude, in
PAYMENT Of all that has been given them.
Boys when yoa come back from college,
don't consider that your only relation to
your father is to get as much money as
| Inc governor will stand. = Look at his
gray hair his uncertain step. his dim eyes,
and remember in whose service he has
grown old You can never pay him the
| debt Won owe, but at least acknowledge
| il before It is too late,
1
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
REQ MUCH CgRRx-coMm.

An excellent eolorcd coaeIman whose
horses always looked clean and smooth.
once assured us that he wanted nothing but
wisp Of straw for cleaning horses A
writer in the Jou,1aal Of Agriculture takes
about the same view in the following
1t is within the memory Of most stock
men, that the curry-comb was considered
an indispensable article Of horse furniture,
and even yet in most stables it is used to a
greater or less extent But it is time to
consider whether there are not other means
OF cleaning stock less barbar0us and more
effective
suppose you try a curry-comb every
morning on your own head few Minutes
(providcd yon are not bald-headed already
and see how you like it, The hair can be
kept short, perhaps, and smooth, bat it is
at the expense Of healthy skin on the
animal There are brushes made purposely
for the business that arc infinitely prefer
able to the curry comb The brush viii
remove all dirt if properly applied, and
there is no danger Of applying it ton yigoF-
ously The best thing to clean horse
with is handful Of excelsior or the
moss that is used for mattresses, OF il you
have not that a good brush, or wisp Of
hay or straw. y corncoh applied To the
limbs Of the horse and polish of With a
piece Of cloth, will do all the cleaning nee
essary, especially if the limbs are sponscl
off frequently and carefully III good
weather, and rubbed dry.
Nome Of these articles cost as much as 4
curry comb Except the brush which all
good horsemen will keep on hand), and
either of them are better than the comb.
The owner of good horse ought 70 see to
it that the curry-comb is abolished from
his stable or used spariugly and little
work put in, with less barbarous iustru-
meut When a horse cringes and jumps at
the application Of the curry comb, it is not
because he don't like to be cleaned, but he
objects most decidedly to tile method.
Try the noble animal once with little
less heroic treatment, and our word for it,
You will Danish the curry-enmb from your
stable
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
HELPFUL. HINTS.

All that is necessary to keep flowers
fresh, says the Budget is to keep them
moist and cool.
Instead of dipping flowers in water, they
should simply be wrapped in wet news
paper, which will keep them frcshcr ovcl
night. A vet towel or napkin is too heavy
and will crush the blooms too much; be
sides it would allow the moisture to eyap
crate too easily Boston florists pacl
rosebuds in wet paper, and send them al
far West as Chicago, or even st. Louis
where they are taken out even fresher thar
when they came off the bush.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
VOL. III.
TEkE DISAPPOINTED

There arc songs enough for the hero,
Who dwelis on the heights of fame
sing FOR tIc disappointed,
For those who missed their aim
/ sing with n fearful cadence
For those who stand i'll the dark,
And knows that his last, best arrow
Has bounded back from the marx
sing for the brcathless runner,
The eager, anxious soul,
" ho fails with his strength exhausted
Almost in sight Of the goal:
For the hearts that break in silence
With a sol1 ow all unknown;
For those who need companions,
YET walk their ways alone.
There are songs enough forthc lovers,
Who share loves tender pain:
sing for the one whose passion
Is given and in vain.
For those whose spirit comrades
Have missed Them on the way.
sing with heart o'erHowin@
This minor strain to-day
Aud know The solar system
Must somewhere keep in space
4 piizo for that spent runner
Who barely lost the race
For the Plan would be imperfect
Unless il held some sphere
That paid for The toll and talent
And love that are wasted here.
-A9ta Vhecfcr UItco
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23

4 lady writer TO Batghood; Il should
like to suggest plan have tried for pro
tecting babies from draushtS while ON the
floor. cons isting Of a box two feet by three
feet, and just high enough to allow Baby to
look over the top as she sits on the bottom
Of the box. Fasten strong cleatS to each
end and into these put good casters. Pad the
sides and cover with pretty calico. Pnt
several layers of newspapers on the bottom,
and cover with carpet. In such a warm
box my little girl spent most of the winter.
Her play things We're within reach. In il
she learned to creep and TO stand, the sides
being so soft bump did not hurt her. Hei
little brothers amused her by rolling it about
the floor. 1t did not take up as much room
as Baby aud her scattered playthags. II
deserves the name the children bestowed
upon 1.-THE Palaee-Car.'
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-04-23
COOPER ALIVE HOUSEKEEPING

Mary Liyermorc says that cooperative
housekeeping will Danish the conkstove
and the washtnb from the home as 4he
loom and spinning-wheel have already been.
She, with some fifty other families, have
experimental with cooperative laundry
and have been able to reduce the cost Of
their washing and ironing to twenty seven
cents dozen, including dresses and the
most difficulty pieces. The present system
OF housekeeping involves vast waste of
time. and ol women that might be put u
better use.