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The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Mr., Curtin's Luck,

Chicago, Ills, Evening Journal, Nov. n.
On the application Of Richard Keat-
ing. an injunction has been granted by
Judge Tuley restraining the Adams
Express Company from paying to Ed
ward Curtin $4,000 collected on a
lucky Louisiana State Lottery ticket.
Heating claims that just before the last
drawing he and Curtin each bought a
ticket with the understanding that II
either OF them won anything it should
bedivided. Like nine-tcnths ofthe pat
rons OF such schemes, Mr.. Heating
drew big blank-there wasn't dol
lar within n shooting distance Of his
ticket. Curtin on the other hand, was
something like man who falls into "a
river and gets out without voting
he was 80 lucky that he couldn't be-
lieve the report that he had won 3d.
900 until the express company notified
him that the money was lready for
him. Heating, it is claimed, reminded
him OF his promise to "divey." but was
rudely repulsed. Mr.. Curtin was the
winner and didn't propose to throw
away any of the prize on a man who
couldn't pick out lucky ticket.
Hence the injunction and the danger
that, II the matter rests much longer
unsettled, the lawyers will fatten on
the $15, ,000, and what they leave will be
so small that both Curtin and Keating
will be ashamed TO quarrel about 1t.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Country Editor" Halford.

In selecting Editor Halford, Of tn.
Indianapolis Journal, to be his private
secretary, General Harrison has paid a
compliment to the newspaper guild in
the involved admission that men whose
business it is to print the news can also
keep the news, if that obligation is up
on them. President Cleveland has
found Journalist Lamont an invaluable
assistant, and his successor can have
no better wish in his direction than
equal success with the friend whom he
has chosen for this confidential relation.
We observe that it is said OF Elijah
Halford that he is every pleasant in his
manner, courteous and obliging," but
that he "dresses like country editor" ;"
II he has some of the other characters
tics of this type it would not prove a
bad thing in the White House. Who
knows SO well as the country editor the
"aii classes and conditions Of men"
that wend their way to the Office of
their president? The country editor is
not awed by the reputation of the great,
nor does he feel called upon to snub the
humblest He does not judge Of men
by their clothes, nor Of women by their
style. He is democrat with small
I'd" or republican with Il small "r,
as the case may be-a man for the
people, who knows and labors for the
people, and who is sustained by the
people.
The country editors" did more to-
ward electiug Harrison than was ac-
complished by the politicians, who will
claim the credit. A little OF their
"style" at Washington will make the
new administration more representa-
I tive. New York World.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
JOHNNY WAS CLEVER.
That Is. If the Following Story g
Swallowed In Good Faith.

That Is. If the Following Story Be
Swallowed In Good Faith.
Reading about some wonderful tricks
of dogs in this city reminds me of a
bulldog of mine have had for many
years, writes w. Buhman in the Lew
iston (Me.) Journal. Whatever books
of natural history, or any other, treat
ing about CANNES, I have read, all
speak of the bulldog as a stupid brute.
Well, l am a great lover of dogs, and
bulldogs in particular, and as l have
studied them carefully 1 found out it
must be the prejudice people in general
have against the bulldog that induces
the men of science to make such a
statement. say they are as smart as
any of their brethren, and l am just
going to give one little proof of the
many haye at hand.
never allowed "Johnny''-that was
my dogs name-to lie on the sofa, and
he, of course, would not try to as long
as l was in the room. Even when l
went out 1 did not mistrust the old fell
low, and you may imagine my surprise
when, returning home one afterno on, |
found him lying quietly on the sofa and
looking defiantly at mo. He received
his punishment and was apparently so
.disgusted that he did not touch bit of
supper that night. did not think any
more of this event until a few days later
when coming back at an unusual time
| Ifound"J "Johnny"sleeping in his box and
snoring. whats up with you now?"
thought / looked it the sofa, but
could see nothing suspicious. / moved
my hand across it. There, been again
on it, old man, have youpn He did
neither stir nor interrupt his snoring
then ordered him to come and told
him he was quite smart, but not enough
so as to consider the animal heat his
body had left'or the sofa. The follow
ing day went away on purpose to see
whether he would dare try it again. My
room was on the first floor, and l had
to go a little way through garden be-
fore coming to the house. "Johnny"
certainly could hear me when l came
along the sandy path. This time, how
ever, I hurried over the lawn after /
had banged the gate and looked through
the window. He probably thought, as
he didnot hear me come, l had re-
NAMED at the gate, and SO he carried out
his preparations IOf course, he had been
on the sofa. What do you think that
animal was doing? He was standing
with his forepaws on the sofa and blow
ing with all his might at the spot where
he had been lying-to cool it ofi-so l
should not feel it. Well, lethim blow
little while and then knocked at the
window. Like flash he ran into his
box, and when entered a minute later
he was sound asleep. I thoughs this
too good trick to punish him for it,
and so did not interfere any more with
this one OF his caprices.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Truthful James.

Detroit FREQ Press.
In this day Of universal suspicion
and distrust you will still come across
a man now and then who speaks the
truth. A prisoner in one Of the cells
at police headquarters the other night
called to the janitor and said:
"Old man, I'm no good any more"
II guess you are about right" was
the reply.
Therefore, shall commit sui
cide."
"Yes."
"At midnight shall hang myself" ("
Don't fool with mo; have no time
for joking.
II shall hang myself at IL. Please
have three hacks In my funeral pro-
cession, and don't let them slight my
grave in the digging because / am
poor"
The janitor went away to attend to
his duties, but soon after ~ looked
into the cell and the man was hanging
by the neck and beginning to strangle.
He was cut down and revived, and the
first thing he said on getting his voice
was:
when / say I'll hang myself
mean 1t, and don't you forget 1t I'm
poor and I'm rather wicked but never
told lie yet and I never shall"
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Old Saws Newly sharponed.
\ true principle never dies.

A true principle never dies.
Activity is not always energy.
Every man owes debt to mankind.
Be the architect Of your own fortune.
Be content with such things as ye
have.
In shoal water you know how deep 1t
is.
The present is the golden moment of
life.
Beautiful bubbles are but glittering
emptiness,
Only very mean men always take
the half cent. fl
A man OF business is not always q
business man.
Loyalty to best convictions is an i'm
portant duty.
The most liberal are often the most
successful. -
Health is too costly q blessing to be
fooled away.
No blessing equals the possession Of
u stout heart.
Difficulties are overcome by diligence
and assiduity.
Don't start business and fast living at
the same time.
Timidity is Stumbling block and
turns the feet to ruin.
Who waits for dead mems shoes may
have to 60 barefoot.
Honesty is tho best policy, but policy
net always best honesty.
Balances on the credit side OF the
ledger always look the best. s
Better TO begin tho world without ,
dins than and u without Aellan
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
morning after sound sleep and said to

morning after sound sleep and said TO
the attendant:
"Take these heads away. You can
not fool me any longer"
The heads were taken away from the
room, and with their disappearance de-
parted every trace of insanity in the
patient, and he has since appeared in
the same light as before he became in
sane. He went home and resumed his
family and business relations as if he
had only been away for a day. There
may be a lapse in the disease after a
period of activity, when it may appear
again, but there is not the slightest evil
dence of it now, and DR.. Hammond does
not expect its recurrence.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
500 REWARD. 500.

TO learn that there Is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been ablo to euro
In all It's stages, ,nnd that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure IL tho only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity Catarrh
constitutional treatment Halls Catarrh
Cure 10 taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucus surfaces Of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of tho disease, and giving the patient
strength, by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing its work. The
proprietcrs have so much faith in its cura
tive powers, that they offer Ono Hundred
Dollars for any case that II failA TO cure.
Send for list Of Testimonials. Address,
r. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
az Sold BY Drpggists 7sc.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
No Use For It.

Sharper-"How did that soap-sample
dodge work?"
Agent-"Didn't work at all"
-.t.h? Did you do as / said-leave a
cake for examination at every house.
then go around in week and demnnd
payment for evesry cake which had been
wets"
'Yes. Every cake was handed back
to NE as fresh as new."
'Strnnge! What street did you select
for the gamep"
BLANK street"
"Humph! No wonder it failed. That
street is chock-full of anarchists. New
York Weekly.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Among Pen Workers.

II have an article would like IL
sell you," said a man, who went into
managing editors room.
"Lools here!" exclaimed tho manag-
ing editor, wheeling about, '.do you
know that you are in extreme dangerP"
why sop
because you havs come here to give
us an article stating tine causes OF
Cleveland's defeat"
"Oh, no, I haven't. I have paper
giving q multiplicity of facts relative
to bad drainage"
The astonished managing editor
sprang to his feet and, after placing
gold chain about the visitors neck, con-
Quoted him to n seat OF honor, bowed
before him and said: "Most high and
mighty genius Of originality, I am thy
Publisher Ito managing editor)-
Here is letter from a newspaper
man in Milwaukee, highly commend
ing our cause"
Managing Editor-"when did you
get it3"
To-day"
Tomorrow he WIN erite another
one."
mot on the same subject, of course"
"Oh, no; in the next one he will ask
for situation on your paper"
-
A young lady went into the Office of
a literary magazine.
II have a pretty story" she said to
the editor. "It is striking and strictly
original"
Leave it," the editor groaned.
"Let me read 1t to you"
mot if you value your hfe!" the edi-
tor exclaimed.
"Sirpn
II said that i must go home to my
wife," iH
We'll, let me tell you part of the
story: A young girl is working in
hat factory. One day she stitches her
name in the hat"
"And afterward meets the fellow
who buys the hat and marries him!''
the editor exclaimed.
"Oh, no. That night the factory
catches fire and is burned up"
What! does no one rescue the hat
and marry the girlp"
No"
Miss, your fortune is made, We
want everything you write. You have
done n great work for American litera-
ture "-Arkansaw traveller.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

"Deepcr than ser piummet sounded"
some peoples coughs seem to come from,
get bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
turc them. II goes way down to the bot
tom Of matters and works wonders. Pleas
ant to. take and good for coughs, Gods,
Group, bronchitis, etc. Price 25 cents.
Pure gold always has its base imitation.
It is SO with Salvation Oil, which is worth
its weight in gold to all sufferers from
rheumatism, neuralgia or gout. See that
you get the genuine. 25 cents.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
"a Change of Gender.

when does a woman unsex her.
selfp" asked the snake editor. III
thats q aconundrnum | givc up,''replied
the horse editor. When does shep''
when she becomes agent for any.
thing--Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

The old question-where shall get my
seed this year-presents itself again to
thousands of our readers at this season of
the year. II you will turn to our advertis-
ing columns you will find the announce
ment Of John A. Salzer, La Crosse, Wis,
who makes n speciality of Northern Grown
Seeds. These are early. productive and
full Of life, and will increase every yield.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
"a Word to the Wise is Sufficient.

Catarrh is not simply an Inconvenience.
unpleasant to tho sufferer and disgusting
to others-it is an advanced outpost Of ap-
proaching disease of worse type. Do not
neglect its warning; it brings deadly evils
in its train. Before it is too late, use DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t reaches the
that will. You may dose yourself with
quack medicines till it is too latc-'till the
streamlet becomes resistless torrent. II
is the matured invention of scientific ply
sician. "a word to the wise is sufficient"
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

A positive cure for Catarrh, Hay Fever
and Cold in the head. Cleanses the nasal
passages of catarrhal virus, causing healthy
secrctions Heals the sores and protects
the membranal Innings Of tho head from
fresh colds. Easy and pleasant to use.
Soothing, antiseptic, healing. Price soc. at
all druggists.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
A Radical Cure for EpiIeptic Fits.

To the Edttor-Please inform your readers that
disease which warrant to euro tho worst cases.
30 strong is my faith in the virtues Of this med-
cine that will send free sample bottle and
valuable treatise to any sufferer who will give
me his p. .. and Express address. My remedy
has CURED thousands of hopeless cases.
II. G. ROOT, NJ. c. 1873 Pearl St, New York
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

"'Brown's Bronchial Troches' are ex-
cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore
Throat. They are exceedingly effective"
Christian World, London, Eng
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Many men of many minds;
1~t. =

Muhy plIIs OF VdfIUuS KIHuS.
But for mild, effective, vegetable pur-
gative, you had better get DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. They cure
sick headache, bilious headache, dizziness,
constipation, indigestion, and bilious at
taclis; 25 cents vial, by druggists.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

Miss Gladstone, daughter of the Grand
Old Man, Is the head OF woman's society
In London for the discussion of important
ouhlic aliestionR
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

Sarah Bernhardt has made another new
departure. She has given up all her pets
and now devotes herself exclusively to her
arts, sculpture, painting and the drama.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

Mrs. James T. Fields has been lecturing
to the Boston Woman's Educational and
Industrial Union on the duty of "Giving"
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
A "pv, and Call.

but ali the brokers understand IL. They
use it when person gives q certain per
cent for the option Of buying or selling
stock on a fixed day, ,at d price stated on the
day the option is given. 1t is often seri-
GUS operation to the dealer, but there y a
when you are "putn to bed with a severe
cold and Your friends sscall" a physician.
Avoid ali this BY keeping in the house Or.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. The
great cure for pulmonary and bl9od dis
eases. Its action is marvellous. II cures
the worst cough, whether acute, lingering,
Blood; Short Breath, Consumption, Night
sweats, and kindred affections 1t surpasses
all other medicines.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she WINS Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

uses Coles Veterinary Carboiisalve, and a
thorough trial enables him to endorse it us
the best remedy that he ever saw for gen
eral stable use. Sold by druggists at soc
and $l.00
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Senator Rindleberger believes in high Ii.
cense in the Senate chamber.
Denver. CoIorado.

praised by all who have been its patrons.
The location is most central, appointments
elegant, and the table exceptionally fine.
The house is very popular with people
from this district
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
Notice,

By the death of Colorow, Sitting Bull be-
comes the most doubtful ward in the coun-
t.,y
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

Cassius NJ. Clay, who is now in his 10Th
year, lives, retired life on his estate near
Richmond, KY
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
A SURE CURE OR NO PAY.
TO CURE sYenI-
LIS IN ANY STAGE.


A disease which has heretofore BAyyLEp
ALL MEDICAL SCIENCE.
We challenge the world TO bring Us cAso
We cannot cure. We Will contract with pa
iients TO cure permanently or refund all
money and pay entire expense Of coming
here, railroad fare, hotel bills and all .sec-
II il no secret among sklilfnl physicisus
that they have no positive cure for this
dreadful disease. We will
Guarantee q Cure in Every Case or
Refund all Money.
We seldom require more than thirty days
In the most obstinate cases, and 2 70 10 days
In all recent cases.
Our reputation As business men. the com
pany's financial standing, together with
ihe character, reputation and skill OF our
physicians will bear the m Jst rigid investt-
cation, and the result will justify anyone
affected with syphilitic or any blood dis.
ease In placing themselves In our hands for
q cure.
All Glasses OF people may consult OF cor
resuond with US with the utmost safety o.
regards exposure In any way.
The Cook REMEDY Co.,
Omaha, NebrAskA
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
"London Balm."

Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles is building a
splendid Residence on Block Island.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

Alice Hastings, the actress who died re-
Gently, by her will left all her property to
Roland Reed, the comedian.
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08

thoroughly reliable. Business or cor.
vespordonc0 cnn bo entrusted TO any
OF them with absolute nnfoty,
The Delta independent., 1889-01-08
YOU KNOW us,
We have been Dealing sQUAREIx with
you for Fourteen Years.

The Knight. Mcclure Mnsic Company, Denver, sole
agSnts G lor stsinwAy, Decker BROS, Weber. Fischer
e,o MS,cTy carTy sto0o worth of tmn!l mnsisH. goods
shle ond retail, ~ pficcA low tho lowest
'CAthlogucs sent ffce Application,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1889-06-13
4 Protest.

A Jackson special to the New Or
leans Picayune says: "Now that Maj.
Barksdale has withdrawn, the Kinds
county delegation will probably COM
pliment another of her own eminent
citizens, Judge S. S. Calhoon, with
her eight votes" Another special to
the Picayune from Meridian, says:
"The latest political pointer here is
that Hon. ). 5. Calhoon, of Kinds
county,;s heir apparent to Barksdale's
strength, and is now looked upon as
Stones most formidable opponent
There has been a good deal said of
late 10y prominent Democratic leaders
and papers, with which we fully agree,
on the vast importance of Democrat
ic harmony ana unity of action Mt
this particular time. Major Banks
dale withdrew from the race, as he
declared, rather than bring about ga
prOtracted struggle productive of di-
visions and disorganization in the
Democratic party when union and
concert are most needed"
But if these Kinds county delegates
and others are in earnest about press
ing Judge CalhoOh to the front as the
prophet who is to wear the Barksdale
mantle, they will raise storm in the
Democratic camp they will not soon
see the last of. Such IL movement will
"bring sword, not peace The
Christian citizenship of this common
wealth is not prepared to accept as
their Chief Executive and throw up
their hats for man who, by reason
of his superior talents and position
on every moral issue that has ever
been presented to the people, is
element of society: a man who sneer-
ingly asserted i'll open court, that he
had rather go to- characterless gam
bier and saloon keeper like Bill AL
~brecht for charity, than to the"amcn-
corner" Christians of the country.
We love and honor the Democratic
party. 1t is noble organization and
represents the best citizenship of
Mississippi, but the party machine
must remember il cannot outrage with
impunity the Christian conscience and
manhood of the State. 1t cannot, in
party conclave, bind the consciepces
of it members any more than it can
absOlve them from real or impu-
ted sin. and if it doesn't know this let
it nominate Solomon 5. CalhoOn for
Governor. and in "a hours thousands
ofits best members will resent the in
dignity by walking out from under its
banner. We, for one, shall ask for
our political demit, and like Calhoon
himself at Meridian in 1873, insist
that the party be "disbanded and
turned out unmarked and unbranded"
for there will then indeed be need for''a
newer, purer and more athletic par
ty,' and one that has some regard for
moral and Christian principles.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1889-06-13
HON. j. +. McCOOL.
A Candidate That Fain Would
Ride Two Horses.

a farmer Baptist of this county
lately wrote Hon. J. +. McCool, can
didate for Lieutenant-G Governor, the
following letter. He preserved a copy,
and with his permission he publish
it:
BROoKHAvEN, Miss, May %, 1889.
Hon. J. +. McCool, Kosciusko, Miss:
DEAR SIR--Knowing you Ivy rep
utatiOn as a strong Prohibitionist
and Baptist and admiring the bold
and manly stand you took i'll the
Baptist Record few months ago for
the enforcement of law and order in
our State, think you just the man
for our next Lieutenant Governor,
and have so declared myself to my
Alliance friends. The only drawback |
find to your candidacy is the unreasOn-
able and inconsistent charge that you
were a sympathizeT with Hamilton in
the killing of Gambrell. All good
people down this way, irrespective of
religious belief, are down on any
Hamilton man for office, and | would
be glad if the report is untrue, as !
am sure it must he, if you would in
form me so | may correct it as far as
my influence and acquaintance go.
Fraternally yours,
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1889-06-13
Objections to Stone.

The editor of the Columbus Dis
patch, who is a new conner in the field
of Mississippi journalism, and who
processes to know little about the
political affairs and the relative mer-
its of the public men of the State,
attended the press convention, and
there learned all about it. But he
evidently fell in with bad lot of
fellows or else upset his liver while
endeavoring to make way with his
part of the free grub. Something is
indeed the matter with the fellow.
In speaking of the several candidates
for Governor, he sneers at Gov.
Stones "sunburnt hands, and char
ges him with ploughing from the mo-
tive of gaining votes.
We believe he, like any other far
mer, plOughs to make corn.
Another objections urged that Gov
Stone was so little of an aristocrat
that he boarded while Governor and
was willing to sell the Governors
Mansion and turn the proceeds into
the Treasury to relieve the people OF
their heavy taxes.
Hurrah for Stone.
Objection third, is that when Stone
was in the Senate he opposed the es-
tablishment of railroad commission,
and later accepted the appointment
of commissioner.
Stone was not member of the Sen
ate when the Railroad Commission
bill was passed, and accepting the
position was in accord with the ma
ture and fitness of things--he was a
proper man.
Could the Dispatches article be read
all over the State it would no doubt
settle the question and make Stone
Governor. The Dispatch is for Lee,
but doing its level best for Barksdale.
The Herald is not opposing either
Lee or Barksdale; they are good men /;
but would suggest to them to put
their champions on some better hob
by than Stones "sunburnt hands"
A few of the voters in the State
make their living with "sunburnt
hands. "-COriath Herald.