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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

Mrs. Blaine will reach Augusta
in June and dust up the house
ready for James g., Sho will follow
later on from Paris.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

STAND BY Your TowN.-Opie P.
Reid, III a recent story published
by the Arkansas 4faUeler, makes
his hero, a Chicago man, say "A
Chicago man may not have time
to talk to you about himself, or
about anything else, but he will
stand in the rain and talk Chicago.
to you by the hour" That's the
way to do it.. Talk your town up,
and somebody is very likely TO
hear of it. The talk is a strong
factor in keeping The boom up and
drawing attention to the advant.
ages enterprises and progress of
the town. Boom your own town
and don't ask aHybody else to dot,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

A lady who evidently under
stands what she is writing about,
informs an exchange that a kiss on
the forehead denotes reverence for
the intellect a kiss on the cheek,
that the dOner is Impressed win
the beauty of the kissed one but
that a kiss on the lips is a token OF
love. Kissing the hand of another
expresses willingness to serve her;
but kissing your hand 10 anolheriS
a love token, signifying that you
would kiss her with your whole
affection and grace if she were near
enough.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
POM. Academy.

Co~-educational instruction thorough.
department required. Loca-
ton superior in health. Comm0dious
building in good order. Cheap boarding
In private families. Tuition reasonable.
entered any time. English, Latin
and Greek. For further information.
Address. 10. GLENN, Principal,
Moss Point, bliss.
December 3 1857. Ally
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

Manual training is one Of the lew
good things that are good for every
body. 1t is good for the rich Ooy'
TO teach HIM respect for the dlgnl,
ty of beautiful work. 1t is COCA
for.the poor boy, TO increase MS
facility for handling tools, if tools
prove to be the things ne mus
handle for a living atierwards; ~
is good for the bookish boy, 10 draw
HIM away from books. But, mos
of all, it's good for the non.6ooE's;. =
boy, in showing HIM that there %
something he can do well.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

make it very strong and close,
Uncle john" said the lady Of 1n9
manor to the negro who was 6elia,
inganew garden fence my UnIIs
tianity can't stand the test OF ny
neighbours pigs and chickens; al
believe you, missus," was the on
mans emphatic response As' ~
allus notice dat dar was an emu
all peace and good will, and nelsa
borliness and 'ligion, Whar u"'
warn't no fence"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

A soft snap-B Beans,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

The roficial returns show Ina sns'
the shortage of Ex- Treasure, ~ l SsS'
of Kentucky, amounts L 49,.
so. As far back as 1854 ne wa ssS
defaulter to the extent OF Sllo'I ne
1t Is rather remarkable thss .ss ss
defaulling %treasurers oil ~"nnro-
Kentucky and Alabama, mlssP ppms
priated very nearly The same '
Of money.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

Iii not necessary for q y ordsr
man TO stay out all night III aesrly
to make a reputation as an
bird that catches. the worm.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

A Rochester pa o lHia damages
brought snit for slOO.OO ua % he
against the wealthiest man he
place, because he called and
bouse tonrtimes within q year '"-
will not marry her.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-05
ghe 1ai1y Eight.
THURSDAY, JULY, 5,
THE MATTER mooted in council last

THE MATTER mooted in council last
Wednesday, as TO non-payment OF
taxes by city officials and members
of the council, is another illustration
of the manner in which the council
utterly ignores the regulations it has
itself imposed and brings its own acts
into discredit. The ordinance is con-
elusive so far as the duties of city
clerk and collector are concerned. tits
also clear that these duties have not
been performed and that the city has
suffered in it's finances by such nom
performance of duty. The matter
comes up for consideration in council
and is treated by the mayor SO
slightingly as to bring the whole sub
ject into contempt. Perhaps a fellow
feeling makes him wondrous kind.
How far the council had any legal
rights to pass such an ordinance is
not the question. How far the clerk
would, by such an act, bring the
council into conflict with state or COM
mon law is not the problem. AS the
sworn officer of the council, he, with
the mayor, has certain duties to per-
form and these duties not only have
not been performed, but officers and
members of council have profited by
such non-performance in the past and
continue SO to profit in the present.
When council officers accept positions
they are certainly under moral obliga-
lions to perform the duties imposed
upon them by acts of council, and
should either obey such acts or re-
sign.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-05
Van, Van,
Is used up man,

did much towards the election of Gen.
Harrison, and showed that the blood
of the American people was, after all
not so sluggish that it could not be
stirred to its depths by a taking song.
Some of Folks admirers called him
"Young Hickory" hoping in vain to
excite the same feeling which Old
Hickory had called forth, for ne came
near being beaten by the immense
enthusiasm which the Wings had
awakened for their chief, Henry Clay,
by the skillful use of his sObriquets,
1.-The Gallant Harry of the West"
''The Young Commoner," and "The
Mill Boy of the Slashes."
Gen. Taylor was Familiarity known
as "Old Zach" and "Old Buena Wis
ta," but the masses liked best his
title of Trough and Ready In the
next campaign Gen. Scott's adherents
shouted for "Old Chapultepec," a
nickname which was too long to be
really effective. The same objection
applied to "The Pathfnder,n Gen.
Fremont's title, which also lacked the
stirring ring so necessary to a popular
name, but Fremont and JESSIE
proved good motto to move his sup
porters.
In the last campaign before the wal
"old" and "little" were applied to
two of the candidates, Lincoln being
known as Honest Old Abe" and
'The Rallsplitter,n and Stephen A,
Douglass as "The Little Giant" -Four
years later Old Abe, with the new
title of "Father Abraham" was op.
posed by Little Mac" while even
the vice presidential candidates were
nicknamed, johnson being known as
1.-THE Tennessee Tailor" and his op'
ponent, Pendleton, as Gentleman
George"
For many years after this no es-
peciaI nickname was bestowed on any
of the candidates. Tilden was some
time called 1.-THE GreystOne Sage"
but it was not till 1884, when Blaine
and Logan came to the front as the
"Plumed Knight" and "Black Jack, "
that the candidates had really popu-
lar titles.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-07-05
THE MECHANICS OF CANDIDATES.
Some Of the Phrases that Have
Helped Fire the Voters
Heart.
(From the Bos ton GIobe).

tfTOH Tue bOsUOH UIODtI.
The enthusiasm which greats any
reference to the "Old Roman" and his
red bandana is an evidence of the
power of popular nickname to arouse
the people. A candidate to whom
some characteristic phrase can be
thus applied has generally had a good
chance of success, for men can catch
at such a phrase, even though, as in
many cases, it may have been given
him originally in derisiOn by his enc
mics. The great Napoleon said that
nicknames were not to be despised,
and was pleased at the affectionate
way in which his soldiers spoke of
him as the Little Corporal"
The presidential election of 1898 first
showed the power of good sObriquet.
Andrew Jackson, the successful can
didate, was called "Old Hickory"
either because of his tough qualities
or because he had fed his soldiers on
hickory nuts during one of his cam
paigns against the Indians, and his
friends used this name so persistently
to excite his followers that it became
an important feature in the contest.
"Old" and little" are two of the
most common prefixes to the titles
given to popular idols. Martin Van
Buren,, Old Hickory's successor, was
called "The Little Magician" by his
friends, a name that his enemies, who
dubbed him "Whisky Van," tried to
turn into ridicule by sneering at him
as "The Sweet Little Fellow" But
at the next election the people yelled
themselves hoarse for "Old Tip"
while the sneers at Harrison's humble
origin gave rise to his titles of LOG
Cabin" and Hard Cider" The al
terative refrain of "Tippercanoe and
Tyler too" and the short, sharp crisp
ness of
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13

me best whites. AN this Is true, ana yet
when we come to practice we find it is best
to let the state of the weather determine for
Us when farilels are 70 be washed We have
TO remember that though linen and calico
NAV lie for while after being washed with
cut injury, yet flannel and colored goods
must be quickly dried OF they will spoil To
dry hannels slowly causes them TO Shrink; TO
dry colored prints, chintzes, etc, slowly
is apt to make the colors run Flannels
and colored things, therefore. should
not be touched until there IS a prospect
that they can he dried OF and be done
with, and this is why we should consider the
weather in deciding when they shall De
washed. FlanneIs should be put into good,
warm lather-thar IS, into soapy water. only
& little warm, but On no account INTO cola
water. AS much as possible, rubbing should
be avoided with them, because 20 rub flannel
makes it thick Wringing also Is harmful 70
them, and it is better 20 squeeze and press
the water out OF them than TO wiring them
Soda also should never be used for fannels,
and If they are 70 be Kept in good condition
they should not De roned Coiored goods,
too, should not be put into very hot water,
and soda should be dreaded for them They
should neither be starched with hot starch
nor ironed with hot IRON After washing
they should Re rinsed in cold water, In which
a lutte alum has been dissolved They should
not be dried IN the SUD. Neither fannels nor
coIored goods must De boiled. Many laun-
dresses put several haDdful5 OF common salt
into the water IL which colored things are
rInsed- This helps TO make them look clean
and bright, but II also tends 70 make then
turn limp speedily.-New Orleans Plcayune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13
Bathing of Infants.

Children take TO water as naturally as DO
ducks, and as repair and waste are, with
them, very rapid, frequent bathing Is admis-
BILE
For the first few days the new born infant
is usually sponged of without removing all
his clothing. For this purpose a worn nap
kin is used, wringing it out OF tepid water
and rubbing the surface gently. Dry with q
soft towel and follow with hand friction As
soon, however, as the band can De removed,
it will be found easy 10 put the baby into q
bath tub. For this purpose use an ordinary
foot bath, or tub made on purpose for
child Place il on chair or low table. Be
sure TO have everything in readiness before
beginning The clothing should be well aired
and placed within reach, the toilet articles
conveniently near.
Place your left hand under the arms Of the
child and your right one around the hips, and
put him into the water. Support him with
the left hand and battle MIN with the other,
using a soft sponge or linen cloth.
In from three 70 five minutes he is taken
out and laid upon the lap which has been pro-
tected by @ linen cloth or soft bath towel.
Dry him gently with this, and rub him all
over with the hand. Soaps and nursery
powders are unnatural, and not essential to
cleanliness and comfort; yet they may not
usually be considered injurious. Kinder
c-arteu
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13

Did you ever observe woman just before
she IS lifted into a saddle, and few moments
after the horse has struck cancerl She be-
comes a changed being. The roses spring &c
her cheeks, the light seems to leap from her
eyes, her form is the Inspiration Of graceful
action, and she becomes beauteous picturs
Of moving health. And this, after all, is the
best view 10 take OF horseback riding. ASIDE
from its charm, its dash, its buoyancy of mo-
ton, its special or general beauty, it is tbs
most healthful exercise within the province Of
woman. 1t IS better than dancing, lawn ten
MS, croquss, rowing, archery. There are
many reasons why it Is better, and one Of the
strongest seems to be that it brings continu-
Gus changes OF scene, which tend 70 rest the
body as well IS the mind The fascinating
effects which it has on the fair rider cannot
be estimated, provided she has well trained
horse and INDUCES in Observation-Disclosures
Free Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13
A sncrestion for the Girls.

Young women who aspire 20 a pleasant,
responsible, cOngenial position IN some com
Portable business Office, where their services
as stenographers and typewriters shall bring
quid pro QUO in merited cash, must cultivate
other things besides proficiency il shorthand
hieroglyphics and the key board Of the type
writer. The other day the fair applicant for
an excellent position in this city was put
through z preliminary test. Her fingers werp
skilled and her appearance and manner werf
all that could be desired. But her brain and
tongue were not 70 to the requirements, and
her speech hacked the subtle something which
her position called for. She said ''unexpe-
rienced,r and she wrote would have"
would of That settled the ambitious
darasel, IN go far as that office was con-
cerned
In these days niceties Of speech must. IN
writing. be embodied even in business let
ters, and the girl that can speak and write
the English language as it is spoken and
written among people OF refinement viii De
the girl 70 sit at the merchants or uanufact-
urer's elbow and transfer his speech into
written expressions. The II seen" and Il
have saw and y done girl, though she may
be able to take down 100 words in a minute
in short hand or write 40 words q minute
with the clicking keys, VIII about as readily
get permanent position IN the Office OF
leading business man as Bactrian camel
viii pass through the eye OF cambria
needle. Good grammar and correct speech
daily enter more into the every day life OF
business, and the girl that combines these
WITH a quick brain and manual deZterIty
will have the choice Of positions OF trust and
euloIument in the coy, well appointed bust
ness otnce. -Pittsburg Bulletin.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13
Marrxing Titles.

Some people are surprised, and some pacri-
oticaIly indignant, at the havoc made among
our manageable American women by for
eiguers with tides. Not only our young girls,
Just budding into society, but our bouncing,
mature widows are being carried over the
ocean By TIE score, and the homes of our
Fifth avenoodles begin to feel in the shade if
they cannot announce an expected visit from
'-our daughter, the Marchioness OF Dryrot, "
or our dear Countess Carbuncle."
Henry Labouchere has explained the desire
of the foreign nobility to seek American
wives. Girls IN England are awkward, red
elbowed. large footed badly dressed, hoyden-
ISL misses, with glggllng propensltles and no
conversational powers. American girls are
handsome, natural. always at ease, a little
cheeky well dressed, good conversation
aIists and free from the smell of bread and
butter. He declares that England VIII con
tinue to be overcrowded with old maids until
English girls realize these facts and become
AmericantZed
The principal attraction Of American
women, however, is the fact that they have
nonev and can do with it generally what
thew please. The worst use they can put il
20 Is 70 bestow It on a beggarly foreigner be-
cause he happens 20 possess a title They
would do better to spend it on home manu-
factures.-New York World
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13

know Of no more urgent social ueai than
ths-that wUa.AQ- recognizing their more
than equal and Coordinate position IN the
social world should exercise their powers y
lifting I'D the standard Of relations between
men and women. not by drawing the lines OF
r-udary closer. BIZ: by intoxicating and ex-
hibitirE purity Of thought and action
which shall make freedom less dangerous
believe that 70 be the first step towards wo-
mans true emancipation To sat women
free Of the world IN a STATE OF the u1tauSh5
innocence leads 10 but one end. and that was
fcreshadowed IN Eden To make ner worldly
wise and then sec her Tree leads TO the most
shameless phases Of social life which have
ever characterized human history But
kuovle5Se combined with purity ferns a
heavenly wisdom which makes q Woman
safe against any and al viieS Of tie evil ona
Well said the wise man: The heart Of te-
husband doth safely trust ii ker."
And tbs purity OF SOIL can only d a.
tsius,; bv : deep sense o. tie vital Importance
cud he4veu- r origin Of the love principle Il.
ma -E-ft7. ~--fta ..rl.i T@<eEsl- living Csv t
cav To- rs sacred clCs ana purposes; . con-
preheassCu OF tee iGeal home. aud a noble re
scect and affection for il as the scene Of the
eraacesr human activities tie holy Ct holes
II the temple Of human lie. where the She
KHAN Of the divine love ever burus, srd rhe
miracle OF the divine presence and power Is
never ;nterTnitted When such principles
ere instilei into re hearts and minds O
children from their birth, when they are
trained % purity - 20 honor and upright
ness, or with half the 1eal 70 which now II
many homes they are trained % CnholT a1-l-
birioa and love OF 6lEhy lGcre- tie worlds
refo.uatcr7 work viii have been begun 81
the right end. snd the dawn OF the Uile-l-
mum viii Re visible over the eastern noun
tan tops-Caroline F. Corbjn II CEicago
Tri1--a
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13
The Konan,s Refnee.

Name full Of sorrowful significance! Who
are the pale, hopeless faced women asking
abiding place within its doorsi Here Is one,
an abandoned wife, who gave up home ties
hundreds Of miles from this spot TO link her
destiny with that Of q man who soon forgot
all about vows to protect the unsophistlca-ed
girl who took his name with q glow Of pride,
and with hopes Of 8 bright future that
clouied in the dawning. Here she Is
stranded, deserted, heart broken Ar this
threshold she IS welcomed by women 70 whom
fate has been kinder Through their CON-
fortiig words and practical assistance to
render her self supporting, when restored
health gives back strength 10 the weakened
body, she may yet live aBd enjoy life, and
even forget that there was time when her
soul was full OF bitterness at the sound OF
olthe laugh OF the sight OF Gods bright sun
shi-.e.
And here are others 10 whom experience
has brought not only sorrow. but that deeper,
darker, drearer passion Of the human soul,
renorse. And these dazed and stricken Great
ures were once innocent infants, and looked
up with questioning eyes into the fond faces
Of mothers whose hearts glowed with love for
their baby girls, Just as yours does, my dear
reader, when you look into your little daugh-
ter's future and dream Of her, ell on high
pure pane, above possible temptation, and
far removed from tke shadow q Disgrace 1t
is no time - question how downfall became
possible. Perhaps because cruel death took
away maternal care, Of the villain ep-
preached in the gUise Of an angel, and the
poor little clod Of clay was no match for
even counterfeited celestial Establishments.
Never mind that now. She IS waiting az the
door Of the Woman's refuge, a bhghred
being, an example that should stand life
time warning to the young and thoughtless
girl who hears her history. But the refuge
gives even this poor. misguided soul hope OF
future peace, II not Of happiness. There IS
hsre promise OF a new life. V hat holy
mission in ttis, and how the work appeals to
the heart Of woman, who recognizes the bond
of sisterhood when the unvoiced misery OK
the human heart IS brought before her
Kansas City Journal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-13
The Christmas Tree.

No home, especially where there are chill
dren, is complete during the holidays with
out Christmas tree. The latter ere grand.
elaborate and costly IN the families Of the
rich; but even householders of circums crihed
means can put up trees that VIII sparkle and
please, for very trifing outlay Of money.
Tinsel is cheap, but 1t gLtters, and children
rarely stop 10 estimate values.
A pleasant effect Is produced by brushing
the pric1ly foliage OF the tree here and there
with uucIlase and then sprinkhnG common
salt upon il. Among the cheap, home made
ornaments 70 hang upon the tree may be
enumerated: Empty egg shells adorned with
decaIconania pictures, w2lnutS wrapped in
tin foil or gold paper; pine cones vanished,
then bronzed or sprlnkled with salt; cram
berries or pop corn strung on Irvine; gold
paper chains, made by paStIng one tiny ring
within the other; coIored tissue paper, etc.
Tie tissue paper Is cut into long strips about
four inches wide, and closely cut across, but
not entirely across It is then slightly damp
eaed and held over hot stove, when 1t Clris
I'D and looks wei when thrown here and
there across the tree.
It does not require much skill to fashion
balloons, gondolas, BIRD cages. coaches, etc,
out of stiff paper. and after covering i with
gilt OF silver paper. +! CURES cut from a6ver-
Using chromos or colnred fashion plates can
be fastened 10 the balloons, Soudolas. etc,
and really lock very pretty. The same skill
can adorn the base Of the tree in lardscape
STYLE, with tiny picket fences. rustic bridges,
and old MI, etc, using moss for meadow,
red sand for roadway, white or silver sand
for paths, twigs OF cedar for trees, a piece q
looking glass fringed with moss for lakeIet,
etc. Bunches OF ivy berries for tie tres caa
be variously colored by first dipping them
into hot but weak solution Of starch. and
then into blue. red OF yellow powder. o. into
powdered bronze.
Notices for tie tree or around L cs1 be
made OF white cotton wool. The letters an
cut out Of card paper, 70 which the wool IS
glued. When dry, pull the wool, 50 Is TO
give il puffy or snowy appearance. Trim
the letters carefully afterward and fasce1
them on 4 dark background Letters deco
rated with rice have the effect OF carried
ivory. Cut out the letters on cartridge paper,
cover them with a thick coating OF paste or
glue, and vhile vet warm drop the grams OF
rice int it The rice grains can slso be maize
10 resemble coral By dipping them into red
sealing wax dissolved in Alcohol Lstl@Is