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Mr.. YON FINKELsTEIN's TOPICs

ILLUsTRATroNs IN COsTUxE.-Salutation
By the Way. Grinding at the NM. Csrpen-
tering, shepherds Call, Wolf In Sleeps
Clothing, Ploughman. Coat OF Many Colors'
Dancing Before the Lord. The Home OF II
Fellah, House Tops, Lost Piece OF silver.
Sociabies in the Year One, and others.
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pANlf-
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NEWS. CLAHINNNl. AND JAht-
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AND ONLY DIRECT ROUTE VII unl
IRANSFIN Ol CHANCE ui
AAYkIND.
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run follows:
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and banyliIe Railroad Cor WaFcriy. iiith'-
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JANIS RIVER ~ DAY lIDNl.
GREAT rot Ei-I LINZ ..
JAMESrOMN, DUTCH GAP, ANb NJ Al"
SCFNEKl.
CHEApE~T ROUTE.
RATES LESS THAN HALF tuAkDIb TT
RAIL ifNt1.
FlRSI-CLk-- MEALS.
The elegant and fast steamer
ARIEL
carrying United states maiA
tAlIAfe lElN,
leaves klchmOfu every
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY ANUfNiphf At
7 A. NJ. (-lKEEI-CAk~ go DlkiIlLl il
-fEAMth'S WHNhfI for ab.yi-Htii,i
llaccs. arriving al Norfolk about 5Ou J. 81.
Returning. tae steamer leaves Nofin'A ANt
Newport News ON alternate days, ai. If'Nb
az Richmond arOut D..p r. NJ.
Through tickets TO above named points 'H
sale Oh steamer tnd al Gar ,rs Agency ~
1000 MAN street. Baggage Checked ihi'pt"
sTATE-ROOMs ENGAGED FOR DAY OK
NIGHT
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Some me seem to be cut out fol
benevolent work, They takea up cas-
lily all ttc signs, symbols and secret
mecan!Gtsm Of the different orders,
and become experts il manipulating
them. This proficiency makes them
valuable in the progress Of the diff
rerent institutions with which they
are connected. Their services are
always in demand. Their ready
adaptation to the work brings them
to study the underlying principles
and that brings them in closest COM
m%uniCation with the bcneiciaries
who are to be aided, hence, the sick.
the widows. and erphaus look tc
such members as dispensers Of the
large charities to be distributed by
the lodges. Amongst the peracns Of
this sort Is our friend Mr.. julius Ash,
! whose attentions to desc rving sub
iects 10 proverbial. Mr.. Ash ID al
intelligent man on general principles
but in the role to which we have al
ludcd he stands preeminantly high
In fact it Is a role Of character il
which Mr.. Ash, is qualified by nature
study and education, although lie IL
one OF The best posted merchants 0
our acquaintance.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
Picnic At Lgmon School House.

After drive of two hours tFfc Of
Us arrived at Lamon school house
ten miles d slant where s,la:ge crowd
has assembled for a day Of picHicing'
in honor of the pupils of Mr.. 4. w
Christian. The exercises Of the day
were appropriate and interestinGc"d
we are indeed sorry that space pre-
vents us from giving g detailed ac'
count Of all that occurred. We have
known the people Of this community
long and well, and nc better neigh
borhood for kindnesa, hospitality
and moral worths exists in this great
common wealth, and we never. visit
them that we do not come away with
increased Iespectfcr them.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
We have bought newspaper an.

We have bought a newspaper and
think ws"have the world by the tail
with a down-hiil pull We arego-
ing to build up the town, hare cleo
trio lights, street-cars drawn BY Tex
as mules, twenty police, do away
with all huisances AID tx up thing:
generally. Improve Tie Morals Of
the dear people to such an estent
that we can use the jail for e pigeon
house and sell SQUADS fer The benefit
Of The poor.Eouse .Und It's inmates,
"Man that isgorn. of woman Is Of
few days, aud full o. trouble" ale
groweth up IN the chimney corne,
and is cut down like a "jiihpson'
weed. Now IL The time 10 subscribe
ter the GAZETTE
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
for him, let our delegated be. instruct

for him, let our delegated be instruct.
ed.
The Sentinel is surely not serious
whe n it claims this County for Ex-
Gov. Stone. We give it as our de-
liberate and solemn Judgment
after having conversed with repre-
resentative men from the different
sections ofthe County, that Hon. r.
H. Taylor hss an overwhelming ma
jority ii the County. We believe
that he will receive twice the votes
that Stone will, and ne is growing in
favor every day. Some Of the other
Ca ndidates are more extensively
known because Taylor's unassumine
aud modest demeanor has kept him
in the background, yet his tran
scenLent abilities, his devotion tt
the cau-e Of right, his in%corruptibil'
ity, his pure and unsullied record as
a democrat, soldier and citizen, hi:
Identification with the material in
terests Of tie State, his progressive
spirit, his ambition to sec the ~tst'
Of Mississippi stand foremost in the
ranks OF the Southern Dtatos FOL
grand achievements in the arts o
peace, and his desire to see her make
greater strides towards internal i'm
provemert and Development, shoult
and doubtless will make him the
peo plo's choice.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

No men In this part Of the country
bette r understand the power of the
press In reference to matters Of bush
ness than do A sommerfefd 4 Bros.
Besides beirs Thoroughbred busi-
ness men,, they are thoybughlbr bred
gentleman being both polite ana lib.
eral. Their stock Is always Of ,the
best and they sell goods at a very
small margin. They deserve the
high standing they occupy a $ first
Class merchants.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Col. Max Ginsburger, afther an
absence o. several weeks, made his
appearance ,on the streeta on last
Monday morning, looking as II he
had been cared for while sojourning
amongst the elite of the Crescent
CITY and other blsres CT note Col.
Max is power in Grenada with both
Jews and Gentiles. While true to
his own race; he has the respect of all
others, because he is always ready to
forward the public interest when
opportunity occurs AS q merchant
he has long been amongst the fore
most. AZ d citizen he stands with
tha hast.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
CAPT. r. II. ii YLOR

We present in this weeks GA.
zETTE a well executed picture Of
Capt. R. H. Taylor, or Pamela, our
candidate for Governors, Mr.. Tay-
lors natural p~hysiognomy is of be-
nevolence and Kindness without any
of the rough outlines OF restless ag-
gressioD, and yet when facing danger
at the cannon's mouth, during the
trials Of war, his placid face was TIE
same. Asa soldier no man bore q
higher character fot cool bravery in
action or more tender. sympathy for
| subordinates around him. By pro-
fession Mr.. Taylor is a lawyer of
we'll known reputation for learning
and fidelity to his clients. For these
high characteristic cs he was seleoted
by his friends TO represent his Sena.
torial district in the Legislature OF
| 1874, and it was then that his courage
and skill as a political leader vas es-
tsblished. D espite the combined
cohorts of Radica!ism, he WAS trium-
phautly elected, and took 6 distin.
guished part Il the strange political
evolutions Of the day, always up
holding the honor Of his race, and
the claims the Democratic party for
supremacy. IGr. Taylor has twice
represented the Democracy in the
National Convent ion and perhaps
twice as elector at large for the State.
He is no place-man like some others,
seek ing office with the instructive
thirst of the bloodhound, but has
never failed to bear aloft the banner
of the Democracy VIII an placed in his
hands. He is largely connected with
tn 9 production at the soil. as be "a
q large and successful farmer. Such
in brief is the public record of our
candidate for Governor, Bob Taylor.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

This withdrawal Of Maj. Ethel
Bsrksdaie from the race toI Governor
WAS a turpriGe to his opponents as we'll
as friends. Maj. Barkadale j. ashrewd
politician, possibly the BEET educated
mat politically in tic State, He
gives as BIS reason for withdra wei,
that 1t was to preserve the unity Of
tile Democratic party. We are not
co s;tuated az u rive cur opinion
upoh his ~scbton. IT 10, either q poli-
teal scheme or an act Of Unaslfsh
patriotism and adevotion to the
cause Il Ten,ocrfcy. If it is the
former We think It will prove ineifeo.
tive, If the latter an intelligent and
grateful people will in the future
testow, asi has ddue in the past, the
reward which It merits. We have
co,tended from The hfst THAT tits Is
Got tho time f5r Mai. Barksdale to
o5cupy Che Office d Chief. Magis.
.rate, Is we do not think fits Comma.
tor ard election would be hsrno-
ious to ali sections aud classes.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Gen. schoaeld i acting Bee.
fetary Of War during the absence
Of Secretary Proctor. THE general
IN command u ME Army Xiways IT,
ted as Secretary Of War during the
absence ofthe Secretary dhtii lHetre-
tary Lincoln snd, Sheridan had
their zig fov.duflng the Arthur I'D.
Ministfktion. Since: that time the
practice wis abandoned until now.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
AS our friend and fellow soldit

AS our friend and fellow soldier
Capt. Joseph J. Evans OF Monroe
county is 2 candidate before " citi'
zens for the responsible Office Of State
Treasurer we wish to speak for him
He was first a private in our Virgin
ia army. but for the conspicuous
bravery on the field and his eminent
fitness, be wa promoted to the staff
Of Gen. JEFF. Davis Of Davis Brigade
which position he held until the
war. He was genial and courteous
and popular with the men Of his brig
ade, all Of whom will give him their
warm support, Capt Evans Is an
intelligent planter and q christian
gentleman, and as gu evidence OF his
standing where he is known, his old
Monroe county has recently is "truct'
ed for him with singular unanimitJ
and enthusiasm.
CO, II. 42nd, MES, REGIMENT.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
Norfen ~DEt1NoUENrs,

All delinquent Street tax payers,
who 40 not wish to- help me tear
down the .0ld brick School House and
clean brick fort days, Please take a
mild hint as /. mean Business. My
duty il imperative. :a
v. #! 6sowDEsi,
City Collector.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

EaJ. johnson 4 Co.'s Ladies' hand
turned Button Shoes, Dongoia or
French Kid, Opera or Common sense,
every pair warranted, at A. Summer.
field 4 Bro.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Gee fl this is,ae thehaiidsem5 card
IL Msssrs. Townserd & fipkin. They
Keep Only hrst class goods and auy
tSrsouu wanting anything in. their
Zine will do well to call on them,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

One thousand Fans, consisting OF
Satin, Gauze, Feather-top black and
painted worth from 81 90 to 81 90
each, your choice ut Scots. each.
A. 6uMMERFrELD & Bro.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

An elegant line Of fans Just re-
oeived at e. Calm & Co., call and
examine them-all sfiads Of feather
and gauze.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Stock Raisers should not fail to
take notice Of advertisement of prem
ium offered ty Mr.. r. W. MuIlin for
best colts sired by his horse and Jack.
Show to take place on June Goth, in
Grenada. ~
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

NOttCe.
ID ahy and oil parties Wanting
Ht.cs apply to James G.. Weeks,
Alttcr' auy exception.
W. H. WELLER.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

All D%elinqents city tax payers who
fo NOT want theft. property adver
Used for sale had better come forward
and pay tfeiT taxes, at once.
!, W. H. CRowpER,
Marshal and Collector.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

A. Summerfeld & Bro, are selling
kobhs now at half their actual value.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

t%chnson's Kid Shoes, button OF
lace, every pair warranted, cheap al
u 90. We sell them now at 81 % a
p.tt. A. SUMMERFIELD b Bio,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

A pair Of Scotch or Nottiteham
Lace Curtains tapped all around worth
j. se at G5cts. a pair at A. Summer
Acid j. Bros.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Black and colofed La Toscs Satin
Parasols WORTH So so now at 81 90
seeb at a. SurimerfeId 4 Bro,s.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
ANNOUNCER ENT.

We are authorized to announce Hon.
Joseph J. Evans, Of Monroe County, as a
candidate for the Office Of State Treasurer.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

I'll best -four on the market ii the
Rex brand. A big lot has just
been received by A. I. Inman.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

ihe' Royal Geonietier. The latest and
most wonderful discovery of tho age. A
sure euro for Rheumatisms Dyspepsia and
eil diseases cfthe Liver and Kidneys. For
sale only st Eatman& Powelrsldrus store,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

- Advice to Mothers.
Hrs. MrSsLow's soorhxs SYAUa shonld a,wnr.
y nscd when children are cutting teetb' II -
ssvss thslltae s4aereral oncs; ii produeesnatutni.
Sulet sleep, and tho Gttle chsruba wake ns 'briyhf
= button" Il 10 very pleasant to taste. Il
Sorhes ne child. sofbens the gums, allaysaH pHin,
T. dilsAoa, whether arising from tsots;or
SuEUuseA Twenty.nvs teGss aboa1o.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
LOCAL LIN ES,

Alcutts Hams are the best. Try
them. For sale by A. 7. inman.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

tet your luches at.
RANDOLPH CAGES.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Cakes Of all kinds made to ordera
RANDOLPH CAGES.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

TO to A. 7. Inman for fresh stick
snd fancy candy.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

On tie 9Th # May at the residence
of her father Mr.. Tribble, Mis-. {. 7.
lribble about 80 years of age, leaving
an aflettionste husband "nd four
little children to mourn her loss.
Surrounded with all the needed
comforts of life , home, family and
friends, life 70 her WIS fright and
happy, when the spoiler, Consumr'
ton IL arked her for his own. She
died 8 member of the Methodist
Church, in hopes of Il blessed minor
tally,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Ia Tosca Parasols fancy crook
handles, heavy twilled silk, worth
IS 90 for q Is now at A. Summer.
field 4 Bros
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Get your Meals at the Alliance
Hotel only s6cts,
RANDOLPH CAGES,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

iinehss from sets 25cts at.
RANDoLpII CAGES.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Dur Millinery department. has an
increasing patronage rs our goods
and prices become knownp = A''o'
A. suKxaRrtEta 4 BAo
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

The celebrated Jackson Square CT,
gar, for sale by A. I. Inmsn:
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

French woven Ccrsets finely boned
and perfectly fitting worth 81 so a.
75cts. At A. Summerfeld & Bros,
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

Go to the Ice Cream. Parlor every
Monday, "Wednesday, and Friday
evening from 1 to 10 r. m.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06
DIED

On Tuesday the 4th. little Jimmy,
the three year old child Of Mr.. Van
and Mrs. Mo!Iie Williams.
TO the bereaved rarepGa the GA.
zETTE extends its warm.eat oympa'
thy.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

4 "a "
respect FOR our County man, 1t was
deemed unwise and ine1pedient to
hamper Elm by irstructing Our dele
| cation.
1t has alH uys been tie custom in
this County IN selecting delegates to
the Senatorial and Congressional
Conventions to instruct them; and
| why should a different, rule prevail
as to State Conventions? Is not The
principle The sames We remember
that last year the Hon. Clark Lewis
received the majority vote, tho dole
gates appointed were Instructed; and
again In 1884 tie contest between
Barry and Mitchell was warm and
holly Contested Mitchell IN The con-
vent!on received a very slim MAORI
ty and yet the delegates were in
structpd to cast two solid votes fol
him, In both Of these contests "Dem'
o~crats, tried and true, gentlemen
who were deeply interested in the re
salt.and whose honest convictions
were entitled to the greatest respect
were In the niincr1ty-they accepted
readily ind gracefully the defeat o
theft fsvorite and bowed with pro
fould respect and with unfeigned
~obeisance to tltewil, Of the major
ity, let ub have a free, fatr vote in
the County Convention thsteby los
ssrtalpiag the pulse, Of the tsrty,an
he who ID tho choice Of the people
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1889-06-06

II was our good, fortune TO DO present az
the ehtertSlnmont given. at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. +, Thomas on last FRIDAY
night, and can safely say that tie Whole
evening was spent in tho most enjoyable
manner. Grenada's beautiful bella and GAL
liant beaux were thord In full Fore and there
Was not one present who did not lay aside
all thoughts ., iiusih5ss and give him
sslf to tho moment OF enjoyment and merri-
mont!, At the proper time rofreshmsnt were
ssrtsd, thd. tho tlelitasles Of which wore in
Keeping with the other acts Of hospitality
and generosity Of re heost qha hostess y;
| iohof Of Miss Louise fsostop, Of Memphis.
| who Ii Tow Visiting Her aunt Mrs. y. T.
Thomas. Miss Pcstoni Is i charming yohng
lady whose accomplishments and lovsblo
saspositlon attracts friends and admifYrs syy
the dozen. Tho qAxErrE wlsiesfo her q
pleasant Wilt In ouf little city. ,5.,.
The evening world., 1889-12-23
O'REILLY DEAD.
The Known Brooklyn Prelate
Expired this Morning.

Rev. Edward ]. oReiAy, the beloved
pastor of St. Stephens Roman Catholic
Church, corner of Summit and Hicks streets;
Brooklyn. died this morning from infamma-
ton OF the brain.
He had been unconscious many hours
aud death was looked for at any time despite
the efforts Of his physician, DR.. A. w. Ford.
The dead clergyman was one OF the oldest
and best known Catholic priests in Brook
lyn. He was born in County West Meath,
ireland. about Rixty-three years ago. and
carried on his theological studies at All
HRllow's College. He went to South Africa
az a missionary, and on his return to Europe
was ahipwrecked. the hardships he under
went seriously impaired his eyesight.
In 1865 he came Ia Brooklyn and became
assistant at st. Paul'R Church on Court
street, where his popula rity was unbounded.
From ST. Paul'g Father OReilly went ia
st. Peters Church. and then wa appointed
pastor OF ST. Stephen'a Church.. He has al
ways been active in the organizing Of In
stitutions for the Sick. and poor: He man:
aged the building of st. Mary's Hospital
and Of 81. Joseph's Home for Deaf Mutes.
He acted az chaplain to the Sisters Of 81.
Joseph's. and was a member OF the Board OF
Trustees OF At. Mary's.
He was Q staunch Democrat in politics and
O great friend OF BOSS Mclaughlin.
The evening world., 1889-12-23
TELEGRAPH At AUCTION.
Sale Of the Commercial Company Put
CT Until Tomorrow.

There was q big gathe ring Of lawyers.
deputy sheriTs and auctioneers at the Office
Of the Commercial Telegraph Company, at
Is Broadway, this morning at 10 o'clock,
when, ii had been announced. all the right,
title and interest Of the Company in and To
the machinery, instruments. tools, wires,
fixtures and other property OF the Company
would be. sold at public auction by order of
Sheriff Flack.
The Company Is the one which runs 4
system Of stock Llckers in opposition to the
Gold and Stock Company, and IL II appears
In q bankrupt condition.
The money necessary for its operation has
boon furnished by John w. Mack1y and 4.
G. Plat. the agent of the Nevada Bank, and
these two gentlemen have now secured judg-
ments against the Company of upward OF
$500, O00. MeSsrs. Mackay and Platt's
representatives were on hand to buy IL in.
Col. Ing ,rsoll represented the creditors.
When the hour Of the sale arrived there
seemed to be some hitch. aud there was q
great ~squabbling among the lawyers in the
back room. After q while the sherif's rep
resentative announced that there would be
no sale to-day. but that further proceedings
would be adjourned till tomorrow morning
ae The same hour.
The postponement. was due to n stay of
proceedings secured by Lawyer James L.
Chandler, o former attorney of the Com
pany. who wanted his bill OF S15. 900 for
legal services adjusted before the Company
was disorRanized.
The evening world., 1889-12-23
The City Where They Fought.

BrugcB the City Of Bridgcs) is the capital
OF the province Of West Flanders. Il is
situated about eight miles from the North
Sea, with which it is connected by tho canals
ot Ostcnd, Client and Sluis. The city lies
ifty-lve miles northwest OF Brussels. II
has n population NJ about so, 900.
Bruges IL essentially q manufacturing
city. lace being the most important staple.
Linen. cotton and woollen goods are also
made in large quantities. In 1880 tho
Order Of the Golden Fleece was instituted
here by Philip the Good in honor OF Bruaes
manufacturer.
There il n flourisling free academy OF the
fine arts, a botanical garden. museum. the
Rtre, gymnasium and q large number Of
charitable institutions. II was for several
centuries one Of the great commercial en-
Doriums Of the world. Its great prosperity
enRendered habits Of luxury aud diaplay
among the citizens, Ind HumptuArY laws
were enu oted by Charles V.
On two occasions DrugeH has been the aay-
lnm for fugitive English kings, once when
Edward ". Hell from England, and again
during the exile of Charles ii.
The city bears a Qunint aspect, having
about two hundred streets. nine public
squares, ffty-fuur bridges (which give it it's
hameN, spacious docks and nuGyE. and aev-
eral celebrated churchee. Tho ppiTe nj the
cathedral is ~? feet high, and the belfry
tower i'll the great SQUARE IL o feet high.