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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-04-05

Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS has taken
the trouble TO deny an absurd story,
flOated at Philadelphia, alleging
that the Confederate government
contemplated the establishment of
an official church. He shows this
an absurdiiy by the statement that
the President and Cabinet included
members Of the Episcopalian, Pres
byteuan, Catholic, Baptist, MethO.
dist and Hebnsw eigions.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-04-05

TIE State Supreme Court is in
session.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-04-05

If yon want to. buy fine pasture
lands, or sheep farms, apply to the
Pascagoula Real Estate Agency,
Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-04-05

Capitalists desiring TO invest are inyi.
ted to correspond with us in regard to IN.
vestments already made or which they
desire making.
EVERITT s. MAYERS,
ProprietOrs.
Scranton, Miss, March 20, 1889.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Chairman Brice.

From the New York Herald
Calvin 5. Brice has been chosen chair.
man Of the democratic national commit.
tee.
1t is an important position and one that
calls for peculiar qualities of character.
IL Is an old saying and true one that
one may be very good man and yet not
specially fitted to keep a hotel. Like
wise, one may have brains and wealth
and executive ability and still not be
foreOrdained TO lead his cohorts to vic
tory.
The representatives of the party which
is to wrest the government from the
hands of the "all-sufficient and inefi-
cient" republicans in 1892 have unani-
mously concluded that Mr.. Brice is the
political Napoleon for the future. Their
Judgment is perhaps based on their hopes
rather than on past experience.
Two things are absolutely certain
First, that the democrats will win if
judged by the merits of their policy; sec
Ond, that as sure as death and taxes they
will be wiped off the field unless they
stand shoulder to shoulder and follow
leaders who know how to lead.
In the matter of tricks, games. deals
and the expenditure of money they are
no match for their opponents. There is
a remnant Of conscience left in their par
ty, while the republicans have put theirs
in pickle as a useless obstacle to present
success, but well enough as a curiosity
for the next generation to gaze upon.
But when it comes to fair play and no
favor the democratic onset carries the
day every time. 1t is necessary. there
fore. for the democrats to trust in provis
dence, keep their power dry and fill up
the ranks. Then they will make the fur
fly in '92.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
THE BIBLE IN THE SCHOOLS

| A Baptist Preacher Advocates 1t and
Makes an Attack on Rome.
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 25-The regular
quarterly meeting of the Ministerial union.
which is composed of all Protestant clergy
men in the city of every denomi nation, was
held yesterday. The feature of the meeting
was an address by Rev F. NJ. Ellis, D. D.
pastor of the Eutaw Place Baptist church. on
The Bible in the Public Schools" He said
that no book could take its place as a mental
stimulant, a developing agent, and a moral
guide, and an education ignorant of truths
OF the Bible undesirable There WAS
nothing in the Bible that could harm GENTLE.
jew, or Romanist; on the contrary its teach
ing would rebound to their moral benefit
every one Of them. An intellectual educa-
ton apart from morality would not be wise
vducation either for the children or the Amer
lean republic, and if the Bible were taken
taken away from the public schools the very
life OF the republic would be endangered.
Startling Assertion.
am In favor of the Bible in the public
schools-Mr, Ellis scontinued-because Rome ia
opposed to it. tApplause.l The aim of the Cath
olic church is to make Romanists: our aim is
to make character. Rome controls all her peo-
pie, and therefore Romanist can not be a
good citizen of this republic, II the pope had
had his way our republic, with its public
schools and the open Bible, would be things
of the past.
Archbishop Ryan Quoted.
Archbishop Ryan, of Phila lelphia, thus un-
folds the feelings of the Catholic church.
Rome is intolerant because she a one has the
truth When the church becomes supreme
there will be an end of religious liberty ',
Rome has already declared her intention not
only of driving the Bible from the public
schools, but also of dividing the public school
funds to her own advantage. The right of the
state to educate is denied by Rome, and thus
she openly antagonizes one Of the leading in
stftutions of country. The attempt of
Catholic officials in Boston to Romanize the
schools is well known fact, and they re-
moved history that had been used in the
scnools for thirty years. solely. because IL told
the truth about indulgences.
Statements of the Prelates
Archbishop Segber said of our school
system: 1T is grossly and openly immoral.r
Archbishop Williams, citizen of Boston. up-
held Priest Scully, who refused absolution to
parents who sent their children to the public
schools Monsignor Capel recently said: ..The
day is not far distant when the Catholics, un-
der direction of the pope, will refuse to nav
the public school tax, and will send bullets
into the breast of the collectors rather than
to pay it,"
The Remarks Formally Endorsed.
The Rev. Alexander Proudfit, of the Sec
ond Presbyterian church; Bishop Latane, of
the reformed Episcopal church, and Others
complimented DIR. Ellis, and said the Union
was under great obligation to him for the
paper The address was formally iudorsed
by the Union, and it was voted to print the
paper for distribution.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25

THE Chicago Mail is stuck on the
sweet girl graduate" 1t declares that
''she is the sweetest thing that the early
summer time brings. No rose of June is
half so fair as the rose which blooms in
her fresh young face as she mounts the
platform. sttired in her incest white
dress. aud unties the blue ribbon from
her essay. The essay may not be pro.
found. 1t certainly is not pessimistic CT
cynical. II may not show much orig
inality Of thought or treatment, bat why
should itf Humanity is the same as it
was an hundred years ago; youth has the
same confidence, aspirations, ambition.
and undimmed imagination. The essay,
probably, Is not. as a literary document,
at all valuable; but it breathes forth the
hopes of youth. unweakened by contact
with the rude world. and the world is the
better for it, The sweet girl graduate is
good, and sweet. and wholesome-a
thing of beauty and perennial Joy"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
ABBREVIATED TElEGRAMS.

Hon. Patrick Egah has arrived at Panams
on his way to the capital of Chill.
Fritz M9ller, brickmaker at Chicago,
who refused to strike when the others did
was shot in the knee Sunday night by some
person unknown.
Fire in the establishment of the Manhattan
Brass company, of New York, Monday morn.
ing, did damage to the stock and building es-
timated at S30O,O0
mob of negro gamblers hung one of their
own kind at Tiptonville, Tenn, Wednesday,
June ~, because he was a better card sharr
than they were and won their money.
Kansas City saloonkeepers now dodge the
Sunday liquor law by selling their customers
the tanglefoot for Sunday use on Saturday,
the drinking being done in the saloon on
Sunday.
Indiana country editors met at Indianap-
oils Monday and organized an association.
the object of which is to buy supplies in
large Quantities, thereby getting them
cheaper.
Charles De Baum, who stole $95 600 from the
Park National bank, of New York, and ran
away to Canada, but was extradited. was
sentenced Monday to five years and seven
months Imprisonment
L. II. Oatman's jewelry store in East Du-
buque, Ills. was entered by burglars Sum-
day night and completely stripped of its con-
tents Over forty watches and large
amount of jewelry was taken
While attempting to arrest two Indians at
Arlee, on the Flathead reservation in Mon.
tana, the sheriff was resisted, got into a fight.
and his posse killed two Indians. The fight
was still going on at last reports
The Lutheran synod of Wisconsin has
adopted a resolution against the law refer
ring to the control of parochial schools, and
declaring that its members will emphasize
their opposition at the baliot-box.
The Rock Island railway having agreed to
take parties of Knights Templar to the
meeting at Washington City at reduced rates.
the Inter State Railway association has served
notice on the road that it can not be per
mtted.
James II. Needham, a well-to-1o farmer
living about three miles north of Virginia.
Ills, died Monday afternoon of malignant
eryslpelas, the result of honey bee sting
which be received on the right hand about
two weeks ago.
The farmers of southern Indiana have
formed combine to buy goods where
the seller will agree to sell at a net profit of
l0 per cent, and it is raising Cain with the
other merchants. The farmers have the
right to examine invoices
Mrs. Soren Jensen, a farmers wife living
six miles south of Hutchinson, Mimi. in a fit
OF insanity threw two OF her children into a
we'll She came to her senses as soon as she
had done the deed and Immediately called
for help. Both children were taken ont
alive, but the youngest babe four months
old, has since died
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
MRS. HAYES AND GEN. CAMERON

The Ex-President's Wife Nearing Death
Cameron Growing Weaker.
FREMONT, o., June 25.-Yesterday after.
noon the condition of Mrs Hayes grew rap
idly worse, and it was seen that she was sink
ing Her breathing grew shorter, and all
the members of the family were called to her
bedside
Her death is expected Mt any hour, and the
physicians say she can live hut short time.
LANCASTER, Pa, June 25.-Last evenings
report from Gen. Cameron was that he is
growing weaker hourly. He continues fully
conscious, and extended his hand TO an ac-
quaintance yesterday morning At the
same time evidence of his increasing weak
ness is plainly apparent
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
A Little Sheevo in France.

PARIS, June "a pitched battle was
was fought Saturday at Bezieres between a
party Of Boulan yists and a number of sup
porters Of the government The rival par
ties met in the streets after each had held a
meeting of their adherents After casting
opprobious epithets at one another for a
while they came 10 blows. Sticks and stones
were freely used and many battered heads
resulted. M. de Roulede, the Boulangist
deputy. was sing ed out by the police as the
most aggressive of his party and carried off
to Jail He was, however, soon liberated.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
How's This!

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls catarrh cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo. Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known F i.
j. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation made by their
firm:
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale druggists,
Toledo, o.
WALDINa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
druggists, Toledo, o.
Z. II. VAN HGsEN. Cashier, Toledo Ma
tionrl bank, Toledo, o.
Halls catarrh cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Cooley Commission Decis,on

WASHINGTON CITY, June 25-The inter-
state commerce commission, yesterday, in an
opinion by Chairman Cooley, decided the
case of Maj j. F. Sanger against the South
ern Pacific Railroad company, lessee of the
Central Pacific railway, and the Union
Pacific Railway company. The major mis-
understood the station agent and supposed
that he would have to buy tickets at each
point of departure instead of getting q
through ticket at once, thereby costing him
much more for the trip The commission
held that the company may lawfully return
to the major the overcharge, and recon-
mends that it do So
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Celebration Of st. Johp,. nav

FALL RIVER, Mass, June 25.-A three
days celebration of St Johns Day by
French Canadian societies opened here Sun
day with solemn high mass at the four
French catholic ch urches The societies pas.
ticipating included Napoleon Guards Csrole.
Saiaberry Ligue des Patriots Canadian
Young Men, st Jean Bapsiste and Canadian
union. Monday vas devoted to the rscep-
tion OF visiting societies and preparations
for the big parade Of Tuesday.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Records at the Race Courses.

CHICAGO, June 25-The second day q
sport at Washington park resulted in the fol-
lowing wins: Oracle, y mile, O:5Oh; Ja-Ja,
u mile, O:49A; Benson Cupid, u mile, 1:161x;
Coliente, l mile, las; Bannerette, 1 lie
miles, 1:511x
NEW YORK, June 25-At the Brighton
Beach course yesterday the winning horses
were: May Queen, g mile, 1:0s1k; Nina W.,
y mile, Lie; Little Jake, " mile, 1:16M;
Loantaka, & mile, 1:0SA; Tattler, IN miles,
1854; Reveller, % mile, 1:a9
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Didn't Elect DIR. Mellow.

CHARLESTON, June 25-The statement
that the Lafayette artillery had elected DIR.
Mellow, editor Dawson's slayer, surgeon of
the organization is untrue. Mellow was
elected surgeon some time ago--before the
killing of Dawson-and at the recent election
three other officers were chosen. 1t was at
that time decided, in view of the circum-
stances to say nothing about the other
officers. The company is not leading COM
pany, but an average military organization
with some good men In IT.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
TRYING EDITOR pAwsoNs SLAYER.
Very Deliberate Proceedings of a Police.
mana Mixed jury.

/ n Jury
| CHARLESTON, S. c., June 25.-When the
criminal court opened yesterday morning
the whole sidewalk and lobby of the court
house was crowded with dense throng of
white and black people anxious to obtain ad-
mission to witness the trial Of DIR. L. b. Nc
Dow for the murder of Editor Dawson The
prisoner was put In the dock promptly at 10
a. m DIR. Mellow is represented by ex-
Governor McGrath and A ID. Cohen. The
prosecution was represented by the circuit
solicitor and II. A NJ Smith. Both sides
announced their readiness to begin the trial,
and the states attorney then called out the
names of the jury panel, thirty-five in num-
ber, about half of whom answered The de-
fendant succeeded in getting jury COM
posed of seven negroes and five white men
Hse Curious Police Tactics.
After excluding the witnesses from the
court house the case was opened In the
meantime the prisoner was taken from the
dock and allowed to sit by his counsel Po-
Etceman Gordon testified that he was near the
scene of the murder when it occurred Some
one told him that pistol had been fired He
went to McDow's house and saw his wife and
child hurrying out on the street Then he
went TO McDow's Office and knocked at the
door. The door was slightly open, and wit
mess saw a mans eye peeping at him. The
Eioor was closed and fastened moment later
Witness heard a noise in the office as if man
was hauling bag of corn across the floor
Later he saw Mellow come out of his office
and go to the grocery at the corner His hat
was indented, and it bore marks Of white
wash, and his coat was dusty. Mellow soon
after returned to his Office. Witness then
went to another part of the city, and return
ing about three hours later, saw Mellow
drive out of the yard. Mellow called him
and gave himself up, saying he had killed
Capt Dawson.
| The Shot Fired from Behind.
| DIR. Michael, who made the post -mortem
examination, testified that the fatal shot
must have been fired from behind The cor
oner and deputy coroner testified to the in
vestigation which led to the discovery of the
attempt to conceal the body in the closet in
the rear of the office
| Grewsome Objects In Evidence.
! All the effects and clothing of the de-
ceased were put in evidence and identified:
also the spade which the murderer had used
to dig the grave, the half-burnsd candle he
had used to light up the cellar, and blood
stained towel found in his office Policeman
Fordham (colored) identified McDows hat
showing the dent and whitewash stain that it
had received while he was digging the grave
for Dawson's body.
| The court then adjourned for the day.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
THE PRESIDENT AT PHILADELPHIA.
He Pays the Quaker City a Flying visi
En- Route to the Capital

He Pays the Quaker City Flying visit
En- Route to the Capital.
PHILADELPHIA, June 25-The train bear
ing the president and Gen. Sewen arrived at
Camden at $40 p. m, yesterday.
and was met by Postmaster Gem
eral Wanamaker and Mr.. Thomas r.
Dolan- The party were driven in Mr..
Wanamaker's carriage to the ferryboat, and
on reaching this city were driven to the Man
ufacturers' club, whose building the presi-
dent inspected. He promised to attend re.
ception which the club will tender him next
fall The party were then driven to the
Pennsylvania railroad station. There was
quite crowd present when the president ar
lived in Camden, and the people closed in on
him and tried to have some handshakfur
done. but the president managed to avoid
this. and lifting his hat, escaped into the car
riaga.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
WILL DO THE SQUARE THING.

The Washington Park Club to Right the
Wrong In the Redlight Race.
CHICAGO, June 25.-At meeting of the
directors of the Washington Park club last
night 1t was decided to correct the blunder
OF the judges in giving the fifth race on Sat
urday to the wrong horse, as far as lay with
IN the power of the club, and to that end Mr.
Bush, who has charge of the betting priv
lleges, was directed to pay all tickets on
Redlight purchased at the track, which may
be presented to him. The directors also de-
cided to pay the purse money, $500, to both
Redlight and Baggage
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
AN ATRoCIoUs MURDER.
Three Miscreants Deliberately Drown =
Man In the Ohio.

Three Miscreants Deliberately Drown q
Man In the Ohio.
WHEELING, w. Va, June 25-It has been
discovered that young Harvey Duncan, who
was drowned in the Ohio river, near Belpre,
o., on Friday last, and whose death was sup
posed to have been accidental, was deliber
ately murdered in daylight Duncan, with
three other young men and two women, had
been living in boat house by the riverside.
On Friday disturbance took place in the
house, and in a few minutes three men were
seen to come out holding Duncan between
them. They put him in q small boat and
rowed out into the stream, An old German
who lives near by heard the lad plead for his
life, but they deliberately threw him into the
river and prevented him from getting out.
He struggled for few minutes and then
sank. The West Virginia authorities are in
vestigating the matter.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 25.-Tbe pro-
visions OF the dressed meat bill passed by the
last legislature are to some extent being
evaded in the Twin Cities The law does not
prevent the purchase of meat outside of and
the shipment into the state unless it is ex-
posed for sale afterward. In this way hotels
and other institutions which consume consid
cradle meat contract for it in Chicago. In
fact, contracts have been made with Chicago
packing houses far shipments once a week.
This position is backed by good legal au-
thority.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Given q Hint to Resign.

WASHINGTON CITY, June 25.-Hugh A.
Harolson IA brother-in law Of Ex-Governor
Gordon, deputy sixth auditor treasury de-
partment, and Patrick Cunningham and
Isaac C. Peetrey, of Ohio; W. E. Dougherty,
of Pennsylvania; R. w. Ellis, of Arkansas
I. S. Farrow, of South Carolina; A. s. How
ell, of New York; j. NJ. Leach, Jr., of North
Carolina; c. T. Mitchell, of South Carolina,
and K s johnson, of Kentucky, chiefs of
divisions in the sixth auditors office, were in
formed by Sixth Auditor Golfer yesterday
that their designations were desired, aud that
as soon as these were received their successors
would be appointed
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Convictions of Irish Mamh.ra

LONDON, June 25.-In a small pamphlet,
which has just been printed by order of the
b nuse of commons, is contained record of
the convictions of members of parliament for
offences against the crimes act showing that
during the pas5 year IRISH members have
been sentenced 20 terms of imprisonment ag-
gregating nearly seven years. Twenty-four
Irish members have been convicted, and one
English member, Conybeare, has a sentence
still hanging over him
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
JOHN W. POTTER

MONTANA is coming to the front in
great shape. She will have democratic
majority in her constitutional conven-
ton when it meets, and Spokane is win
ming first money in all the great turf
events. 1t wouldn't be much of sur,
prise IL the demotratic candidate for
governor next fall would outrun Spokane.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
The Turner Festival at Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, O., June 25.-The gymnastic
contest of the Turner's attracted an immense
crowd OF people at the Campus yesterday.
beginning at a. m. the exercises continued
till p. m 1t is estimated that not less than
l2,Vo0 people were present Large classes
from Chicago Philadelphia, New York. st.
Louis, Dayton, Pittsburg and Columbus
made a fine apnearancr
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Trying to CoIIect a Little Riu

WASHINGTON CITY, June 25.-Gabriel Rem
vile, chief of the Sisseton and Wahopepou
Indians had AN interview with acting Indian
Commissioner Belt yesterday, in which he
urged a settlement of back annuities, due the
tribe since 1862, amounting to about $3.50. 600
He also urged that the government purchase
their surplus land, about 900, 900 acres. Mr..
Belt favors commission to ascertain their
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Russia Grabs an Island.

SHANGHAI, June 25.-Russia has occupied
Deer Island, off the coast Of Corea, propos-
ing to use it as & coaling station and gen.
eral naval depot. A Russian man-of war is
now stationed a the entrance to the harbor,
and no one Is allowed either to land on the
island or to leave it without permit from
the admiral N command.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Suicide of a wealthy NIercbant.

VALPARAISO, Ind, June 25.-Michaels s.
Harold, the wealthiest merchant of this CITY.
committed suicide Sunday by shooting him
self while laboring under a flt of temporary
insanity, resulting from chroaio melancholia.
He had been in poor health for long time
He was one of the most highly respected
men in this county.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
The Michigan LeyisIa,ure

LANSING, Mich, June o5-At yesterdays
session of the house effort was made to re-
consider the vote by which the Chapman
graded 2-cent fare bill was passed. A mo-
uon was made to table the motion. which
was carried by narrow margin and cut off
all attempts at reconsideration The gov
ernor viii give the railroad men hearing on
the bill to morrow 20 va
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
AY,unx woman with Nerve.

NEW BRr NswIcK, N. j., June 25-Eaward
Dillencey, a. negro, attempted by means of a
ladder cary Sunday morning to enter a
house in the suburbs, occupied by the widow
Bergen and her two daughters One of the
daughters heard him, and called to an i'm
aginary person to "bring the gun" This
frightened the negro, who fed, leaving his
hat and shoes. He has since been captured
and lodged in jail
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
Masonic Temple Dedicated.

PTTTsBURG, June 25.-The new Masonic
temple was formally dedicated with impress
sive masonic rites at high noon Monday
The officers of tho grand lodge of Pennsyl-
vania were present and conducted the cere-
monies In the evening" a reception and
banquet was rendered to the officials of the
grand lodge in ths banquetting hall in the
tempIe
Rock Island daily Argus., 1889-06-25
The Weather We May Expect

WASHINGTON City. June 25.-The indica-
lions lions Ior thrty,slx hours from p. m. yester-
day are as follows: For Indiana l;noi.
michigan, and Wisconsin-Fair weather
followed in Wisconsin and Illinois by light
rain: stationary temperature; southwesterIv
winds. For lowa-Showers warmer weather.
southeasterly winds