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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

WASHINGTON July 2S.-The
growth of the Catholic religion,
among the colored peoples becon
ing very noticeable and many
young men are studying for the
priesthood. The church authori-
ties are encouraging this move
ment, and recently an old hotel
has been purchased for the purpose
Of fitting it up as an institution for
educating colored men for the
priesthood. The institution will
be known as ST. Joseph's Seminary,
and will be opened in the fall in all
probability. A colored Catholic
organ in Cincinnati, which claims
a circulation of 1000, estimates the
cOlored Catholic population of this
country at 10000. Out OF this large
number of adherents TO the church,
there is only one colored priest in
this country, the Rev. A. Tolton,
pastor St, Joseph's church, Quincy,
His. He was a slave before The
wal and is a full bloOded African.
In Romo and III other part OF
Europe, colored priest have charge
Of colored parishes.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

In Lafayette county last week a
man calling himself Thompson
was taken out and shot for seduc.
ing a young lady.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

Rev. J. w. WELBoRNE, aged 50.
and Miss billiard, aged y, were
married in Monticello, this State,
by Rev. Mr.. Beason, aged "A.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03
Presidential Electors.

STATE AT LARGE-L. NJ. Sonthworth, OF
Carroll A. j. McLaurin, of Rankin.
FIRST DIsTRICT-E. s. Gambler, Jr., OF
AlcOrn.
SECOND DrsTRICT-Wm. NJ. Strickland,
OF Marshall.
THIRD DIsTRICT-D. A, Scott, of Goa
hOma.
FOURTH DIsTMCT-Oscar +. Bledsoe, of
Grenada.
FIFTH DisTRICT-W. d. Gibbs. of va
ZOO.
kIxTH DIsTRICT-E. J. Bowers, of Ham
cock.
SEVENTH DIsTRICT-C. Z. Hooker, Jr.,
of Kinds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

JAY GOULD is said TO be suffering
from both cancer and Bright's dis
ease.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

Mr.. ROGER Q. MILLS, OF Texas,
author of the Mills tariff bill, is
now well-known all over the Union.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

HE Enterprise Times says it may
truthfully be SAID that the iron ore
excitement has blown over.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

WALLoP Is The suggestive name
OF a school teacher of the Pacific
Coast.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

COUNTERFEIT fve-dOllar bills are
still being heard from.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

For his speech on the Fisheries
Treaty Senator j. Z. George has
our thanks.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

The Springfield (Mass.) RepuJli,
can, which is Republican IN politics
as in name is hard on the radical
platform, particularly those numer-
Gus planks of it which deal with
The question of tariff, 1t says:
ave r 10 make ourselves rich
bringing up the prices of what we
buy. The American laborer is to
be benefited by raising the price
OF what he wears. what he he eats,
what his house is built of. This is
the American, the rational, the
patriotic principle! =
1t is the most astounding pro.
gramme that a great party ever
laid before The people"
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OUR AGENTS.

The following gentlemen are authorized
Ia collect all dues to the DEMOCRAT-STAR
office and receipt for the same:
Mr.. H. F. Russell, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Mr.. Joseph C. Airey, Handsboro, "
Mr.. Marion +. Baxter, Pc arlington, "
Mr.. N. Butchert, Pass Christian, I"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

MORE new subscribers to the
DEMoCRAT-STAR this week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

RoDLowRY was captured in New
Orleans on Tuesday. He is to be
sent TO Jackson for trial, etc.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

CHANCERY COURT in Hancock
county next Monday.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

In a long editorial article emit.
tied "Great Among Modern Politi.
clans" which opens with the de-
claration, that "the greatest Amer
lean politician of our day is Gro
e Cleveland" the New York
Sun says:
Verify, verify, in our day no poll
tician has been observed who could
compare in all the deep arts of
management and of mastery with
Grover Cleveland. And what is
most to be noted in this whole
strange, eventful history is that he
has employed none of the ordinary
devices of popularity, none Of the
smiles, the tavors, and the hatter-
les of commonplace politics. On
the contrary, his work has been
done by methods so intellectual,
so shrewd, so subtle, and so forci-
bic that al opposition has been en-
tinguished, and submission and
obedience rendered universal,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

j. II. R0lle, Scranton, No. 45.
The officers elect were: q. G..
Grey, N. g.; ID. p. Deakle, V. Il. ;
VIM. Fincher, Secretary H., Q.
Hamilton, Treasurer.
VISITOR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

THE Chicago Times is authority
for the statement that a New York
gentleman deposited 100000
with George Eyerhar., a young
capitalist Of Chicago, the day be-
fore the convention met in that
city, 20 place on the election of
Cleveland against any whom the
Republican convention might nom,
inaie-the bet to be made in sums
of $1,000 each and upward, before
or after the convention should
have finished its business. That
will be a nice opportunity for Rad
ical gudgeons to drop their money,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03

job Printing at this Office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-03
SHUQUALAK
COLLEGE.

This College, located in the beautiiu,
and healthy town of Shuqualak, 81 ml,es
north of Meridian, immediately on luo
Mobile & Ohio Railroad, will open It's
ninth session on the
1911 Of September Vert
This College offers every advantage u
all the branches of female edncauou'
The management is hOme-like; the ~,
struetions broad and thorough; the tam'
low and easy. Deservedly the most pop,
lar boarding school for young ladies'
East Mississippi. For further particulars
Apply TO
REV. l.. VI. STONE.
President.
June %, 1883. Io-1
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i. D, o. +. Installation ut Grand
Bay.


GRAND BAY, ALA, Aug. 2, 1888.
Editor Democrat-Star:
Your correspondent had The
pleasure on Tuesday last of attend
ing and participating III a public
installation ofofIicers of the |. O.
O. f, held at Grand Bay, Ala,
followed by Il grand supper and
ball at night. The Installation
was conducted by Capt. Homer,
of Mobile, in his usually impressive
style. The visitors present were /:
7. w. Russell, Ala. No. l.
b. b. Coddy,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

Tho Democratic party.of the United States
In National Convention assembled, rcnews
the pledge OF It's fidelity 10 the Democratic
faith, and reafiirms the platform adopted by
| It's representatives in the convention Of 1884,
and indorses tho views expressed by Presi.
dent Cleveland In his last earnest message
| TO Congress as tho correct Interpretation OF
that platform upon the question Of tariff re-
| duction; and also indorses the efforts OF our
Democratic representatives In Congress 10
secure a reduction OF excessive taxation.
Chief among its principles OF party faith
are the maintenance OF an indlssoluble
union Of free and indestructible States, now
about TO enter upon It's second century OF I'M
exampled progress and renown, devotion TO
plan Of government regulated by writ
ten constitution strictly specifying every
granted power and expressly resorvlng 10
the States or people the entire ungranted
| residue OF power; the encouragement OF
jealous popular vigilance, directed sto all
who have been chosen for brief terms 10
enact and execute the laws and arc charged
with the duty OF preserving peace, insuring
| equality and establishing justice.
The Democratic party welcomes an exact
Ing scrutiny ofthe administration.of the cx-
/
committed to its trust, in the election OF
Grover Cleveland, President OF tho United
States, but Il challenges the most searching
inquiry concerning It's fidelity and devotion
10 the pledges which then invited the suf-
frages Of the people during n most critical
period OF our financial affairs, resulting from
oyertaxatIon, the anomalous condition Of our
currency, and pulic debt unmaturcd. IL has
by the adoption OF wise and conservative
course not only aycrted disaster, but greatly
promoted the prosperity OF the people.
| IL has reversed the improyident and un-
wise policy Of the Republican party touch
ing the public domain, and has reclaimed
| from corporations and syndicatcs alien and
domestic and restored 10 the people nearly
one hundred millions OF acres OF valuable
land &c be sacred,y held as homestcads for
our citizens.
While carefully guarding the interest 10
thdprinciples OF Justice and cqulty,it has paid
out moro for pensions and bountles 10 the
soldiers and sailors OF the Republic than was
over paid before during the same period.
| IL has adopted, consistently pursued, n firm
and prudent foreign policy, preserving peace
with all nations while scrupulously main
tanning all the rights and interests or our
own government and people NJ homo and
abroad.
The exclusion from our shores OF Chinese
laborers has been effectually secured under
the provisions Of n treaty, the operation OF
which has been postponed by the action OF
Republican majority In the Senate.
Honest reform IN tho civil service has been
inaugurated and maintained by President
Cleveland, and he has brought the public
service 20 the highest standard OF efficiency,
not onlylby rule and prccept, but by tho OK
ample Of his own untring and unselfish adj
mlnlstratlon OF public AFFAIR.".
In every branch and department OF the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

Two years later he was tho Democratic
candidate for district attorney, but was de-
fcated by a small majority. In 1870 he was
chosen sheriff OF Erie county, which Office
he held for three years. He then returned
to the active practice Of bis profession, and
In a short time became the head Of the firm
OF Cleveland, Bissel a secord, which won a
leading position az the Buffalo bar.
In 1851 popular dissatisfaction with the
administration OF municipal affairs In Buff
fao led To the nomination OF Mr.. Cleveland
for mayor by the Democrats. lie was elect
ed by over 5000 majority, though the
Republican majority was ordinarily from
2.c00 10 5000. Tho vigorous, independent,
and popular character OF his ndminis-
tration there attracted attention throughout
the State, AMI led to his nomination for gov
enor and his overwhelming success at the
polls. lie was elected by plurality over
Folger, the Republican candidate, Of 100, eJi.
and majority over all OF i5i,zl2. His adj
ministration as governor was rs vigorous ana
popular as his previous official career had
been. and long before tho meeting OF the
Democratic convention In 1884 he was their
most popular candidate for the presidency.
In the the first ballot he received 392 ont OF
$40 votes, and on the second tS3, 1872 more
than the two-thirds majority necessary for
n nomination. Al the election In November
no received 2l9 electoral votes 70 lS2 for
Blaine. and OF the popular Vote ASIA, ESQ 10
A. ,03l for Blaine.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

and the seating of club visitors in the hall
debated. after which the convention adj
journed until Wednesday. At the
meeting OF the committee on resolu
tions Henry Watferson was elected
Chairman by twenty-five votes against
twenty for Senator German. A sub-com-
mittee on the tarif plank was appointed, Of
which Mr.. Waterman was again made
Chairman; aud II Is said that during the
night they held animated sessions without
any sign OF coming 10 a definite agreement
as TO the work on hand. Fears were cx-
pressed that the committee would fail In
building plank that would meet the views
of It's various members, and that the conyen-
tion proper would finally have TO decide the
matter for ITSELF The Hon. w. l.. Scott was
elected member OF the National Commit
tee, but says he IL not candidate for Chair
man. IL was decided that Gen. Il. A. Cot
Inns Of Massachusetts,, be President OF the
permanent organization. Mr.. Watterson hay-
ing Withdrawn from the contest. In the con-
test cases the Church faction from Dakota
were victorious over the Day men, which Is
considered decision favorable 10 the admin
istration; and Deran defeated the Ames can
didate from Minnesota The Cook county
delegation are jubllant over tbe overthrow
OF Mr.. Goudy, Mr.. NJ. q. Mcdonald being
the only mourncr. A procession OF visiting
and other clubs paraded the streets at night,
and made an imposing display.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

dropping minor matters. that the
supreme issue Is reform, revision, reduction
OF national taxation: that the treasury Of
the United States, glutted with unnecded
gold, Expresses industry, cmbarrasses bush
ness, ondangers financial tranquility, and
breeds extravaganza, Capitalization, and
corruption; that high taxation, vital for the
expenditures OF an unparalleled war, Is
robbery In years OF prosperous peace that
the millions that pour into the treasury
come from the hard-earned savings OF the
American people; that In violation OF equal
ity OF rights the present tariff has created
privileged class, who, shaping legislation for
their personal gain, levy by law contribu-
tions for tho necessaries of life from every
man, woman ana child In tho land, and that
TO lower the tariff Is not free trade. 10 Is 10
reduce the unjust profits OF monopolists and
boss manufacturers, and allow consumers 10
retain the rest The man who asserts that
10 lower tho tariff means free trade insults
intelligence. We brand him rs falsiher.
IL is firthest from thought 10 imperil eapi.
tai or disturb enterprises. The aim Is 10 up
hold wages and protect the rights OF all.
"Thls administration has rescued the pub
lie domains from would-be barons, and cor
morant corporations faithless TO obligations,
anu itNclNou ~ ioF tfCt uOiutb itE hnis ottu
coming generations.
"There isno pilfcring, there are no jobs
under this administration. Public Office Is n
public trust. Integrity stands guard nj every
post OF otIr vast smpire.
"While the president has been the me-
dunn through which has flowed the indy
Ing gratitude OF the republic for her soldiers,
he has not hesitated 10 withhold approval
from special legislation II strictest inquiry
revealed want OF truth and Justice.
"Above all, sectional strife as never before
Is Mt an end, and 10000, 600 Of freomen In the
ties OF brotherhood are prosperous and hap
by.
"These are the achievements OF this al
ministratition. Under the same illustrious
lcaderwc are ready TO meet our political OPP
prnents In high and honorable debate, and
stake our triumph on tho intelligence, vir-
tue, and patriotism OF the people. Adher-
ing 10 the constitution in every line and let
ter, ever remembering that powers not del
cgated 10 the United States by the consttu-
tion non prohibited by IL 10 the States are
reserved TO the States respectively, or TO the
people, by tho authority OF the Democracy
Of New York, backed by tho Democracy OF
tho entire Union, give you name entwInod
with victory. nominate Grover Cleveland
of New York.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

Grover Cleveland was born in Caldwell,
Essex county, N. j., March Is. 1887. His
family was OF New England origin, his
father having been Presbyterian clergy
man at Norwich, Conn. After getting what
education ho could AT the public schools OF
his native town, young Cleveland entered
tho academy nc Clinton, N Y, for a time.
AZ the age OF II ho started west, intending
and study Law. lie was admitted % prac-
ticc In is5o,and in 1862 was appointed assist
ant district attorney OF Erie county, where
he acquitted himself with marked ability.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16
NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
-. VI. white Presides and Makes a
AUeeeI

The National Democratic Committee met
at noon Monday in the grand parlor OF the
Southern Hotel. They went into secret ses-
sion at 1880, when Chairman Barnum re-
quested that all persons not members OF the
committee withdraw fora few moments.
The first business coming before the COM
mitteo was the selection OF temporary
Chairman for the convention. Lieutenant
Governor stephen NJ. White, OF California.
was nominated by Committeeman Tarpey,
OF California, and was elected without oppo.
ntion.
Proxies were forwarded by Committee.
man Grub, OF Delaware, for whom Joseph
A. Draper appeared; Judd. OF Illinois. for
whom w. c. Goudy answered; Ross, Of New
Jersey, for whom l.. Albeit was proxyf
Steinway, OF New York, for whom III. OeL
richs was proxy; Mccormack. OF Montana,
whom J. R. Tooie appeared for; Roscn-
borough, OF Utah, for whom William NJ
Ferry was proxy, and Smalley, of Vermont,
who was represented by Hiram Atkins.
John +. Mitchell resented Mr.. Villas per.
manent proxy. Mr.. Noltner presented Don
NJ. Dickinson's proxy.
Mr.. Goudy, Of Illinois, offered n resolu-
tion instructIng the door-keepcrs TO take up
coupons on the entrance OF the holder 10 the
convention and 10 return the same ms a check
on leaving tho hall. This resolution was
subsequently withdrawn.
The report OF the committee on arrange.
ments was received and adopted, approving
OF the appointment OF Richard J. Bright. OF
Indiana, as seargeant-at-arms, and Daniel
Able. Of Missouri. as chief docr-keeper.
On motion OF Mr.. semple. OF Alabama,
Frederick o. Prince, OF Massachusetts, was
made Secretary Of the conventions temper
airy organization. The following Assistant
Secretaries were appointed; Alfred orcn-
dorff OF Illinois; w. w. Scott. OF Virginia;
Il. T.. Barrett, Of 81. Louis; Leopold Strauss,
OF Alabama; A. o. Hall, OF Minnesota; John
Triplettc, of Georgia; l.. Il. Rowley. OF
Michigan, olney Newell, OF Colorado; 1T. J.
Single. Of Missouri, and K. l.. Merritt Of
Nebraska
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

At It's meeting Wednesday the Democratic
National Convention renominated Grover
Cleveland for the Presidency, The primer
pal nominating speech was made by Daniel
Doughcrty, OF New York, but Mr.. McKen-
zIe, Of Kentucky; Judge TwIggs, OF Geor-
gia, aud Mr.. Stout Of Michigan, added their
eulogies TO that OF the hrstnamed famous
orator. In taking the position OF permanent
Chairman OF the convention, Mr.. Il. A. Coll
Inns, OF Boston. delivered an address in
which the Democratic party and tho admin
Istration were extolled, and special plea
was made 10 the Mugwumps for
their support OF the ticket IN the coming
campaign. An incident OF the day was
the presentation OF resolutions ex-
pressing sorrow at tho illness Of General shor-
idsn, the reading OF which was only permit.
ted after n score or moro Of objections had
been made; but the resolutions were finally
adopted unanimously, as alleged, though Il
IL known that delegates from many Southern
States refused 70 show their appreciation OF
the dying soldier OF the Union. Another
event was the granting or permission 10 rep
resentatlyes OF tho woman's suffrage cause
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

SnteA New York presents hlm to the con-
vontion and pledges her electoral vote.
Delegations from the thirty-cight states and
all the territories are assembled without
caucus or consultation, ready, simultaneous
~, TO take up the cry and make tho vote
unanimous. We are hero not. indeed, to
choose candidate, but 70 name the one the
people have already chosen. lie is the man
for the people. His career illustrates the
glory Of our institutions. Eight years ago
unknown save In his own locality, ne for tho
last four has stood In the gaze Of the world,
dlscharging the most exalted duties that can
be confidcd 20 a mortal.
"To-d day determines that not OF his own
choice but 10y the mandate OF his country
men, aud with the sanction OF heaven, he
shall I'LL the presidency for four years more.
He has met anc mastered every question rs
II from youth trained 10 craftsmanship. His
promises OF his letter OF acceptance and I'm.
augural address have been fulfilled. His
fidelity In the past inspires faith I'm the fli-
turc. lie Is not hope. He Is realization.
scorning subterfuge, disdaining reelection
by concealing convictions, mindful OF his
oath OF Office 10 defend tho constitution,
he courageously declares 10 congress,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16
CLEVELAND And THURMAN.
The National Democratic Convention
Renominates the President
with Great Shout.


The Democratic National Convention was
called 70 order at ST. Louis Tuesday by sena-
tor German, who invited Bishop Granburry
70 offer prayer, after which temporary or
ganizatlon was effected by the election OF
Mr.. White, OF California, rs Chairman, and
the secretaries arranged for by tho National
Committee. In his address (iater distribute
ed In pamphlet FORM MIR. White was pro
nounced for tariff reform; lauded the work
OF the Democratic party. and cxtolled Mr..
Cleveland and his administration. HIS re-
fercnces 10 the President failed 70 evoke
hearty applause, but NIL mention OF Hen
bricks, Tilden and Thurman was chccred
10 the echo. The committees were named,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-16

20 make short addresses 10 the convention;
bur when Mrs. 4. Il. Merriweather. OF 81.
Louis, attempted 10 deliver her speech, tho
confusion became 20 pronounced that she
was Obliged to desist; and though she made
several efforts TO resume her remarks,
she was compelled 10 leave the plat
form without finishing her address.
An attempt was made also 20 nom
mate Vice Presidential candidate.
but the committee on resolutions not having
reported, wiser prevailed, and twas
deemed advisable 10 postpone thatduty until
Thursday. In the evening tho committee on
resolutions arrived at an understanding re-
garding the tariff plank; and IL l. said that
the result pleases both Watterson the free
trader, and German. the protectionist Tho
lattor's proposition 70 indorsc and reiterate
the plank Of 1884 was adopted by vote OF
- 10 %; and the declartion was also made
that the Presidents recent message is n corr
rect interpret atloa OF that plank. In an adj
ditlonal paragraph the Mills bill Is commend
ed. aud Congress is urged to pass II at an ear
ly day.