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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

Pastor Mckinney. who has charge
of a Baptist Church in Ansonia,
Conn.,, recently preached against card
playing. He was decided In his
opinion that Christian ought not to
play cards, even whist, in which he
could gee no science. and laid down
these five points First-ChrIstians
should not play cards for amuse-
ment. because it is waste of time,
Second-They should not play cards
because it dissipates the mind. Third
They should not play cards because
the example to others is one that is
injurious. Fourth-They should not
play cards because 1t leads to gam.
bling. Fifth-They should not play
cards because whist" the Christian
game. as generally played to-day, is
gambling.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

the Cabinet meeting and the latter
was out at luncheon. and Mr.
McComas went away to return agair
tomorrow. He said that he could not
say anything about appointments in
Maryland until he had seen some of
the members of the Cabinet. He
will be in Washington for several
days at least. and probably until the
Senate adjourns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

Of the four new states the two Da.
kotas cover very nearly fifty million
acres each. South Dakota Is larger
than New York, New Hampshire
and Massachusetts. There is enough
more to make six or eight Rhode
Islands out of. Montana is one OF
the gigantic states. She is bigger
than New York and the whole oil
New England, with New Jersey.
Delaware, Maryland and North Car
DINA thrown in. Washington is
about the size Of the Dakotas, hall
the size of Montana. and has an acre.
age that would cover Maine. New
Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont
and New Jersey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

precedent to favorable consideration
of an application for retention or ap-
pointment."
The funeral of Justice Stanley Ma
thews. of the United States Supreme
Court, who died on Friday last, was
held at his residence in this city this
afternoon, and was attended by the
President, Cabinet, Supreme Court.
Senate, and all the members of the
House who were still in the city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30
That Fertilizer Experiment.

As outlined in the REPUBLICAN,
last spring, l set apart an acre to de.
termine what mannrial elements
were most needed by my soil for GER
tain crops. and my place not differing
materially from many others in Gar
rett county, the results are of public
interest. I regret, however, that
others did not join In this work both
because the average Of numerous
experiments on various soils and
crops would have been much more
reliable as guide to the farmers of
the county in general and a good in.
vestment to each experimenter in
particular, and because it would
awaken thought and interest among
our younger men.
On account of the drUuth in July
and August came near having an
entire failure. 1 chose the poorest
soil could find so as to show the
effect of the various applications to
the greater advantage. 1t was drv
sandy black-plne ridge, which was
cleared in the spring, double shovel
plowed in July and sowed to the new
Japanese buckwheat on the 18th.
The plots were eight and one.fourth
feet wide by sixteen rods long. and
they were narrowed lengthwise in
covering the fertilizers and seed to
avoid mixing the applications, two
feet being left between each for the
same purpose.
In the table below the figures to
the left gives the plot number to
the right the per cent. of a fair yield;
the central column names the manur.
ial elements applied
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30
Post Office Appointment.

The administration has adopted a
rule for the removal of offensive
Democratic partisans from the post
offices, and for the appointment of
Republican successors. The rule is
that all Democratic postmasters who
have been actively engaged in furth-
ering the cause of their party shall
be dismissed at once.
The precedent was made in respect
to the Office at Pontiac, Ill. Mr.. Pay.
son is the Representative in Congress
from that district, and stated the case
to the Postmaster eneral. Mr..
Cleveland had hardly become Presi.
dent when he made a change in this
Office. 1t was then filled by Union
soldier named Golf, and the Presi-
dent appointed Democratic editor
in his place. This editors newspaper
was fifty and significantly entitled
the Free Trader. His own name was
Renoe. He has been an efficient
postmaster, but he has been actively
and perniciousIy engaged IN politics.
He has edited his paper he has re.
manned the leading Democratic Or
ganizer in his county; he has been
conspicuous at public meetings he
peddled the Cleveland tickets at the
polls last fall. Mr.. PaysOn presented
these facts to the Pcstmaster-General,
and asked that Mr.. Renee should be
removed. and that John A. Fellows,
good Republican and an ex-soldier.
should be appointed in his place.
Mr.. Wannamaker did not decide the
case himself, but submitted it to the
Cabinet. Mr.. Renee was removed
and Mr.. Fellows appointed.
There is no reason to suppose that
this is an exceptional case. On the
contrary it is evidently regarded by
all who have had any connection
with it as furnishing precedent.
Democratic partisans are TO go as
soon as their offenses are proved and
their successors named by the Con.
gressmen of their districts.
That it is accepted AS laying down
rule is shown by the fact that Mr..
Garrison is reported to have said that
the rules of the department would
require the presentation of all the
papers, including petitions, letters of
recommendation, etc. that the
member of Congress might accom-.
pany these with letter designating
the candidate whose appointment he
would prefer, and that the Depart
ment would act on the recommends.
ton after having examined the
papers submitted.
This is a thoroughly sound posi-.
ton. There is no hypocricy about it.
There is no reason why it should not
be carried out without evasion or
shutting. Ofall the departments of
the Government the postal service
was most demoralized by the Ceve-
land administration. The sole reason
for making appointments to its sew
eral branches seems to have been that
those selected were good party work.
ers. The inrOad of Democrats has
greatly injured the post Offices and
the railway mail service, and some
such rule as that which has been
adopted is essential to the re.estab.
lishment of the efficiency which ex.
listed when Mr.. Arthur retired and
Mr.. Cleveland came in.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

teachers and others, Rotations of
poems appropriate to the occasion ;
Lowell's poem on the SOAK" 'The
Pine Tree" by Emerson. Wads-
worth's "Mountain ASH" Dickens
ivy Green" Shakspeare's "Under
the Greenwood Tree" and many
others that will be suggested to the
minds of teachers and scholars"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30
SATURDAY. MARCH 80, 1889.

The severest attack which a parti-
san press has yet made upon the adj
ministration is the charge that Mrs.
Harrison "bites her Bread" The
same may be true of the President,
but he is not the man to bite off more
than he can chew.-BdIto. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

J, w. Scott Cochrane was Monday.
by unanimous vote of the Bar As.
sociatiOn of Allegany county, ex-
PEELED from that association and rec.
commended to the April term of court
for disbarment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-03-30

Correspondents must enclose full name and
ddress, not necessarily for publication, but
s. private guarantee of good faith. Reject
d communications will not be returned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
LETTER FROM YAzOO COUNTY.
SaTaRrrA. Miss, Nov. IT.. IS

SATARTrA, Miss, Nov, If, 1889.
Editor Democrat-Star
Thinking that a letter from this
point might interest The readers OF
yonr valuable paper, | take the
liberty ofjotting down a lew items
in regard to this place.
Salartia Is n very pretty little
village of three or four hundred
inhabitants, situated on the Yazoo
river. The surrounding country is
hllly, and is settled principally by
cotton planters, as the ileecy sta
pie is the chief product of This sec
ton. Several steamboats, ply be-
tween Vicksburg and points above
here dong a fine business. There
is "A good business done here, and
the people are very sociable and
intelligent.
We have a very interesting lit
erary society here, which is a great
source CONSTRUCTION to our young
people, and is Of interest and profit
to all.
At a sociabIe given here a few
days ago, by the young people,
there was IA very interesting con
test for certain prizes. In it Miss
Alice Hightower obtained a beau
tiful boquet, being voted the most
popular Young lady present, and
Mss EunIce Jones, OF Phoenix,
won a magnificent cake, as being
the most accomplished young
lady.
Having lived in your beautiful
coast country, | can say that you
have many advantages that we
have not, but yet we have much to
be proud of here, Wishing you,
and the DEMoCRAT-STAR, much sue
cess, | remain, yours, &c,
NJ, J. Y.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
ny THE NAOHINE.


The Texas pig is nU unlucky bird,
lie has no wing of fame,
But he can lift a mortgage Us we'll asa gate
And he'll get there all the same,
Fort UOrh Gazette,
With Gotten, eern, and good ham fat,
Aud boyines sleek and tame,
The man with n hoe will have Il show,
And get there allie same.
Houston Post.
The cotton, aud corn, pigs and ows
Make Texas a big name,
And factories VIII boom the State,
And get there just the same.
Colorado Citizen.
The Mississippi scalawug is a rare bird
And has no sense of shame
He can lie and blow and kick up dust,
But he ''gets left" all the same.
Columbus Under.
The convert to the black and tan
Gets an appointment lame,
But when he goes to make his bond
He gets left all the same.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
TIE II PLATFORM.

The meeting OF the first Con
gres, of Catholic laymen Of the
United States which assembled in
Baltimore ON the 10Th int to cele-
brate the hundredth anniver,ary
Of the establishment Of the Gath
Ollie hierarchy in THIS country, adj
opted a platform embracing the
following principles:
They set out with the declara.
lion that there is no antagonism
between the Church and free Am
erican laws and Institutions, AMI
repudiate the assertion that it is
necessary to lay aside devotion to
the Church to be true and faithful
American citizens. They recog-
nize education as of next in i'm
poriance to religion in forming the
character ofthe individual and the
nation, and advises the establish
ment OF more Catholic schools to
teach christian education in the alb
sence of such provision in the pub
lie schools.
They condemn Nihilism and
Communism, the heartless greed
of capital aud believe in the digni-
ty of labor and the right of the la
boring classes TO combine for mu-
tual protection and benefit. They
believe in the amelioratiOn and
promotion of the Indian and negro
races, and they resolve to make
drunkenness odious, and favor the
closing of saloons on Sunday, and
the passage of a law forbidding the
sale Of intoxicating liquors to mi
nors and intoxicated persons.
Other points mentioned in this
platform are of little interest to
the general reader except that "On
motion of Jnu. A. Rudd, a nero
delegate from Cincinnati, the plat
torn was unanimously alopted.o
But the most significant thing
in connection with this Congress is
that present indications point to a
removal Of the ban of the Church
from all secret societies with the
single exception of the Masonic
Order. If this step should he tax
en- there is no reason why a good
Catholic may not belong to any
secret society-even the Clan ma
Gael-except the Ancient and
Honorable Order Of Free and Ac-
cepted MaSons. "Verily de sun
do move p
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
Octoher y. 1S9Q.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS
October 3, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing settler bias fled notice Of his
intention to make final proof IN support of
his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge OF 10 his abssuce
the Circuit Clerk Of Jackson county at
Scranton, Miss, on December u, 1859,
viz: Daniel r. Debose, Homestead entry
No. 1889, for the southwest quarter
northwest quarter section 3 and south
half northeast quarter, northeast quarter
southeast quarter section 4, township 5,
sauth range west.
He names the following witnesses TO
prove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz; H0sey 4
Holley. Abram Galloway. james Carroll
and Robert II. Page, an Of Yancleave
p. o.. Jackson County. Miss
r. c. KERR, Register.
Oct -, lss9. 1-6m
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

ONE DAY last week every citizen
OF Mississippi was shocked by the
report OF The killing of Col. w. G.
FaIkner, of Ripley, by r. j. Thur
mond, a wealthy citizen of the
same place. The Grenada Sentinel
characterizes the affair as a cold
blooded murder, and demands JUS.
lice on the slayer. Col. Falkner
had just been elected TO the Leg.
islalure, and was universally be-
loved and respected. He was a
gallant Confederate soldier, rail.
road man and politician, and was
connected with the Gulf and Ship
Island Railroad.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS is quite i'll
at the house Of an old friend in
New Orleans. Mr.. Davis visited
his plantation at Brierfeld a few
days ago and took cold. He was
brought TO New Orleans where
Mrs. Davis Joined HIM. His con-
dition is not considered dangerous,
but Mr.. Davis is quite old and his
friends are, of course, anxious
about him.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
LET wEL1-ENnuaH NONE.

lbI Wbbb-hhOUuh hhVNh'
We publish in another column
some further views of Senator
Walthall on the subject Of a Con
stitutional Convention, which are
entirely in accord with the posi-
ton taken on the question by the
DEMoCRAT-STAR for the past two
years.
Laying aside all questions of the
enormous cost of such a conven
ton, the conviction grows that
what might, under different condi-
tons, be better, if not at present
expedient. While we freely ad-
NIT that the present Constitution
is defective and that it might be
made better, we continue to ad-
wise against any alteration at pres
ent for the reason that the great
question ofwhite supremacy which
is the one vital question in the
South, is decided in favor Of the
white race under the old Constitu,
ton. and until it can be shown
that it cannot be maintained un-
der it we shall continue to oppose
any attempt to alter it.
The Republicans and colored
men of Mississippi have left off al
most all participation in the poll
tics in the State, having quietly
acquiesced in the inevitable, and
we are living together in peace
and quiet Any movement on the
part of the whites, looking to a
change in the present Constitu-
ton, will be looked on with suspi-
cion by the blacks in anticipation
of their beingrobbed oftheir rights,
will be sure to arouse all the
passions and prejudices which are
now happily dorment. The ques-
ton for US to consider is whether
it is wise or expedient for US to
arouse these sleeping lions by an
act which, is unnecessary and throw
the politics of the State into chaos
and confusion when we have al,
ready got all that could be desired
under the present order of things.
We think not.
1t is impossible to get anything
like unanimity on such a question,
even in a convention composed
whollyo Of D emocrat and in an cleo
ton for delegates when the negro
will be aroused to. exert his full
strength there will be numbers of
Republicans elected and they will
hold a balance Of power in that
body sufficient to render futile the
efforts Of the Democrats, who may
wish to make any vital changes in
the Constitution. Such was the
history of the Constitutional Con
vention in Florida several years
ago, and the result of a long and
expensive session was a new Con
stitution, not much better than the
old one. a patchwork Of expedi-
ents and concessions brought about
by the Republican minority with
the assistance Of disaTected Demo
Gratis.
Such will be the history of our
own Constitution if we attempt
any alterations now. So we say
again as we said at first, LET well
enough alonern
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DEMOCRAT-STAR
is the Oldest newspaper on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast ;
has a larger bona tide circu-
lation than any other news
paper in this section f; there
fore it is the BEST advertis-
ing medium. Advertisers,
bear this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
ANOTHER fire at the A. & NJ. Col

ANOTHER fire at the A. & NJ. Col
lege, Starkville, on the 18th, the
fourth fire since the opening of the
present season has occurred at
this State College. This time the
large two-story dining hall was
destroyed. Insurance $1,000. 1t
is supposed some fendish incen-
diary is determined to destroy this
institution. Hanging is too good
for him.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

WE regret to hear of the serious
accident that happened to our
friend Capt. Junius Poitevent, at
his mill near Purvis, on the 14th
inst, caused by a heavy piece of
timber falling on him, crushing his
right thigh so severely that the
bone protruded through the flesh.
AT last accounts Capt. Pcitevent
was improving.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
j. b. DEASON,
j. p. CARTER,
j. l.. MORRIS.

New ORLEANS has been selected
as the site of The new navy yard
on the Gulf Coast. The selection
is a wise one, and We congratulate
the Crescent City on her good for
tune, We predicted as much long
ago, and condole with the little
aspiranls along The Coast in their
disappointment.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

An Irish corporal, who now and
then INDUCED m a nogsin of right
poteen, was thus accosied by his
captain while standing at ease /;
"Pat, what makes your nose so
red?" "Plase yer honor,n said
Pat, IL always blush when | spake
to an officer"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

In the case of Mr.. j. W. Turner,
charged with shooting and killing
DR.. Tets at Nicholson, the grand
jury of Hancock county last week
refused to return an indictment
against him, and Turner was dis
charged. That was exactly right
under all the circumstances.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

THE Brandon Republican says, in
IFS opinion, a Constitutional Con
vention would be a dangerous ex-
pertinent, and that a large MAORI
ty Of the thinking people are op-
posed 10 such a convention.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
G.. w BENNETT, N. d.
g DENTIST,
Mississippi City, MISS

twenty-five years experience u
various branches Of my prufesslou-
have had a large practice for
il 81. Louis. All work -
Warranted as COutraetee
I will visit scranton on the nrst 9n-
ia each month. and can be tohhu"
W. A. COXfs DRUG STORE
~ Will attend 70 an calls ai99n
Gulf Coast. @. W. BENNETT, M
Oct ., l1c9.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

CAPT. JOHN w. Jewell, of Meri-
dian, is attendidg Circuit Court at
Bay st. Louis this week. Capt.
Fewell is regarded as one of the
best lawyers in the magic city of
Meridian.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

CIRCUIT COURT for Harrison
county will convene at Mississippi
City on the 4th Monday, 25th inst.
We expect to be present with an
ample supply Of blank subscription
accounts, which we will take
pleasure in handing over to the
numerous delinquent subscribers
to the DENOCRAT-STAR, prorided
they hand us some cash.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

The members of the bar and off.
cials of Perry county passed some
very complimentary resolution:
about Judge Mayors last week.
No judge stands higher IN the esti.
nation of the people of Mississippi
than does Hon. A. q. Mayers.--Cl Ga
riOH-Ledger.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

Bro. James l.. Gillispie, editor
and proprietor Of the Tupelo Led
ger, has been triumphantly elected
to the Legislature from Lee county.
We are glad that "Jimmy" got
there, and we feel confident that
he will make an efficient represent
tative.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

THANKSGIVING has been appoint
ed for the 2Sth inst, but our turkey
has not been received as yet.
What is a thanksgiving dinner
without a large, fat turkeyl Pres
ident Harrison has already receiv-
ed his hen turkey.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

Mr.. FRED S, Cox, formerly of the
Waynesboro Argus, has purchased
an interest in the Mobile Erening
NeicS and becomes business mana
ger. We wish friend Cox abundant
CuooacC
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

If you want a paper which rep
resents sound Democratic princi-
pies, and also contains the latest
home and general news, subscribe
for the DEMOCRAT-STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22
R'CsC .EaDeTtIS esIIentS.
Nonresident Notice.

TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Jackson County.
To Pet II Ferrill
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the Comfy of
Jackson, in said State, on the
Third Monday Of February, 1889,
to defend the suit in said Court of Marga-
ret L. Fcrrill, wherein you are II defend
ant. w. NJ. DENNY, Clerk.
November %, 1859. 39-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

TIKI Natchez Democrat in speak
ing of a Constitutional Conven-
ton, says: "We rather accept the
suggestion of Senator Walthall
and bear patiently our ills than
rush precipitately TO those we
know not or
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

GERONIMO, the head devil Of the
Apache Indians, has professed e
ligion, and wants TO be an angel
If this be true there is still some
hope for Malone, Foraker, and
Chalmers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

Mrs. Patience Opedoick, of Lake,
is one hundred years of age and U
revolutionary pensioner. She eats
without The use of spectacIes and
can bake bread in four languages.
Forest ReGiSter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

THE Federal grand jury at Jack
son has adjourned after finding
~forty-one indictments, most of
them for violations of the revenue
and postal laws and timber depre-
dations. The court will probably
last two weeks longer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

The Waynesboro Argus comes
to us this week very much improy-
ed. And best of all, it has thrown
off the "patent side" That's right,
Bro. Filter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

II you want a reliable newspa-
per-one you can safely take into
your family, subscribe for the
DEMOCRAT-STAR- Only 81 a year,
in advance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

CARDS are out for the marriage
of Mr.. j. @. Orrell and Miss Sallie
Grayson, at Ocean Springs, on
Wednesday evening, November
9th, at halfpast seven o'clock, at
the residence of Mr.. Thos. w.
Grayson. We acknowledge the
receipt of an invitation TO be
Dresent-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

The NEWS OF The delhronement
and Punishment Of Dom Pedro,
Emperor Of Brazil, a few days ago.
took the world by surprise. A
military conspiracy, rather than a
revolution, caused his dethrone-
ment. With him monarchy ceases
in America, and the curtain has
gone down upon it in The western
hemisphere, we hope, forever.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-11-22

We again give notice that the
DKMoCRAT-STAR is not dubbed
with any other newspaper or pc
riodical. We send it out for 81 a
year, in advance.