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St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01
The Newspaper of To-Day.
IT IS A POWER, AND TRAINS THE LITERARY
EXPRESSIONS OF THE DAY.

IT Is a POWER AND TRAINS uH III
EXPRESSIONS OF THE DAY.
The function of the press, as we under
stand it, is to influence the course OF pub
lie sentiment, to direct the public policy,
to discern and foresee the logical conclu-
sion of political doctrines and tendencies,
and, in this republic, to instruct the people
in the art of self government So con-
Quoted, sound newspaper, following out
consistent principle, exercises valusols
and a lasting power. 1t is not for DAY,
but for all time, and it's d discussions are the
more likely to be effective because their
text is in passing events, aad they come in
chapte s, published daily and presented IN
a way to attract the public consideration.
The number of books read is few In
comparison with the number OF news
papers carefully studied !; and as the deVel-
opment of the newspaper goes on, the pup
lie demand for it steadily increases. Inc
old essay and the old pamphlet have gone
out of vogue aud have been succeeded by the
newspaper article, so much more provocs-
tive of interest One chief reason why we
hear so many complaints of the decline OF
the conventional literature in these Gays
is that the best informed and most produc-
tive minds are now employing their ener-
gies in newspapers and periodicals. ANA
why do they do this? 1t is because they
can thus secure more regular and better
material recompense, and because they can
WELD 3 wider and greater influence
They not only secure vastly larger audi
ence but they also gain the enormous al
vantage of iteration. Day by day they
can hammer their thoughts into the mlnds
of the people, so slow to receive and wei
come me- ideas and give up old predJu-
dices and conceptions,
Nor is it true that we'll edited news
paper exercises little or no influence on
literature. There are men now engaged
on newspapers who would have been SIN,
gled out for wide literary fame hundred
years ago. We have read newspaper arti-
cles as perfect in literary execution, ana a.
we'll deserving to rank with artistic lltera.
ture as anything which the masters OF
style have produced. Such articles con
stitute an example and lesson in literary
art and help to clarity the thoughts OF
many thousands of people. Even the un,
learned know and enjoy good English, ana
their taste is improved by it. a well
written newspaper, lucid, logical ana vig
orous, is the school in literature Whicn
exercises the largest influence. 1t trains
the literary expression of the day.-N' 1.
SUM-
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01
He Must Have a Gill.

A FAYETTE COUNTY EDITOR WHO INSISTS
ON HELP FROM HIS SUBSCRIBERS.
We want girl to Go general housework,
and if our RAIDERS are interested IN the
success of the paper they will help US to
secure one. We can't do the housework
and at the same time edit this paper, as
we'll as we would like to- We do not as
like to edit the paper, nor do we dislike
the housewo,k particularly, but we 1 11I
that they do not 60 well together. we e
find that we cannot think prodlglous tsf,H
thoughts in satisfactory way while wash
ing dishes and bed clothes, nor does the
divine aff1 .tus seem to hover round ABOUT
us when engaged in such work. we may
not be as versatile as man should De 10
occupy our position, but we can't help that:
While, as we have remarked. we do MOI
specially dislike the necessary work about
a house, we prefer underline circumstances
to hire girl rather thaa an editor. prlncl-
pally because of the difference in cost
You will get better paper if you SEND US
a girl, not too attractive, and one VINO
does not require too much experimenting
-UasSontoaon Genius.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01
A Parable for Boys.
l Cor. tx. g.

A certain boy rode a horse to water.
When the horse had his drink, he said !:
"Now, we'll have some fun |" So he
pranced and reared and ran and leaped to
one side, and tried his best to shake the
boy off his back but the boy kept the
horse under him. and kept himself on top
Surely he was good rider.
Now it came to pass that this boy was
at his dinner one day when his father
said: "My boy, remember what St. Paul
said: Il keep my body UNDER" And
the boy said, "What does that mean,
father?"
SIT MEANS" said the father, 'don't eat
TOO much don't let your stomach be above
your brains; don't crafty your bodily
wants at the expense of your conscience
and your SOUL"
Then the son thought of his horse back
ride; and he saw how he must control his
appetites and passions just as he made
that horse obey him.
One day drinking man asked him to
go with him to saloon and take mug of
beer and he answered, ''No, it would not
be good for me | must keep my body
under"
On Christmas day, this boy, whoes
name was Lemuel Lovegood, received
box of fruits and sweetmeats from dis
tant city, and he said to himself 81 will
share these good things with my friends"
So he called group of boys and girls
around him and treated them generously.
Moreover, he called poor boys, who had
no friends, to share his gift. For he had
large heart. 1t would have almost
choked him to have devoured his present
alone.
Now there was boy in that neighbor-
hood named Gideon Graspall, who had
present just like Lemuels, but instead of
sharing it, he locked it up in safe place
till the fruit all spoiled and the sweet
meats grew old and hard and dry. For he
was young miser.
And yet another boy, who was called
John Greedymouth, one day, having some
good things given him, ate them all that
same day so that afterward he was very
sick. They sent for DR.. Camomile, who
gave John some very bitter medicine and
he wished he had not been SO greedy.
Johns body was uppermost. Gideon
was not much better But Lemuel kept
his body under.-T. N. Griffin.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01
The Late Mrs. HAYES.
A FEELING STORY OF THE UNFoRTrrN h

FEELING STORY OF THE UNFORTUN N
LADY.
p"thetic story of the late Mrs Ruther4
ford b Hayes, and one that is said to be
Vouchod for by the X-President. will be
printed in the January number of the
Ldd1eS' home Magazine of PHILADELPHIA.
1t is as follows:
some OF her nearest relatives had died
OF paralysis, and she had premonition that
she, too, would pass away with the same
disorder. She lid a long talk with her
husband on the subject about three years
ago. lie endeavored to chase away her
fears witch light and kindly words. Early
last autumn, just about the time of the
annlv-" ar o tbe death of her brother,
who hao pas ed away in paralysis, she
spoke cf her premonitions again. Her
fears now amounted to an absolute conyic-
ton, and she spoke of her end by paralysis
as an event certain to take place. None
OF the endeavors Of her husband to turn
her thoughts to more cheerful subject
could avail, She quietly insisted on ar
ranging with him her business and other
affairs. She put her house in perfect or
der,
"And now" she finally said, eff | be
stricken with paralysis, as | believe l
shall be. | will not, as yon know, be able
to speak. But perhaps still may be able
to hear You may ask me then whether
my mind is serene and clear whetl or |
am easy and free from pain. For the an
5wer yes to these questions | shall press
your hand. If cannot truthfully reply
in the affirmative my hand will not clasp
yours"
Three days after this what she feared
would happen came to pass. She was
suddenly stricken down with paralysis.
Her organs of speech We're benumbed.
She could not utter word. When all
she had said came sadly back to tbs mem
DRY O. her devoted husband. Looking
down into her shining eyes, he took her
hand in his and asked the questions which
days before she had suggested '"ii6,
dear, are you at ease? Is your mind
serene aud clear, and are you free from
pain?'
Slowly the poor white fingers closed on
his, giving his hand gentle, reass uring
pressure. The next day the brave and
loving wife was de d.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

Some kind ladies have made up to her
the loss of her two dresses and cloak, and
the trunk that was the pride of her heart
Was she not heroine? How she would
laugh to be sure, at the idea, for in refer
ring to it she simply said, "Why, of
course, could not let the children burn
to death, that was all there was of it,"
This is true story of real life F; and, al
though Inez is weather beaten and home
ly, still she is beautiful in my sight, and L
hope shall never forget the lesson her
unselfshness taught me.
Whatever may become of Inez in after
life-andI presume it will all end in q
commonplace manner-she has earned
her title nobly and am sure you think
so.-Lend a Hand Echoes.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01
A Sure Thing.

"And so, Mr. Goodpeople, you love my
danghter?" mn, ,,,...u
her"
actually love her r
"Well, for one thing you are quoted in
Brsdstreet's as being worth 100000
Nebraska State Journal.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

81 hear you judged the brass bands at
the county fair" eyes awarded the
prize to the one that tried to play 'Parsi
fall" "Why, they murdered it." "They
did, indeed, but in trying to play it they
showed the quality of their brass. '-Har
MARC Rnznr
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

A rear-end collision took place on the
New Haven and Derby Railroad at Water
bury, Conn. No one was killed, although
the passengers were badly shaken up and
several cars were wrecked.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

Liebig, the great German chemist. says
eve can prove that as much -four as can
lie on the point of a table knife IS more
nutritious than nine quarts of the best
Bayarian beer"
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

Marriage is not failure. A man who
has a wife to cheer him up and be proud
of his feats will try harder and succeed
oftener than lonely fellow who has to
sew on his own buttons.-N. 2. Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

Orchard grass is highly praised by those
who have tried it.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

Nobody can live on beer. But myaiads
o. people have died from the effects Of it.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-02-01

A West Canaan granger raised, this
year, from single bean planted, 146 pods,
obtaining 846 beans.
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| deck, was weeping violently. all the time
When the body was launched overheard. he
gave vent to heart-rendng shrek. which
was never forgotten by those who heard it.
When the body struck the water and the
poor child saw it swallowed by that terrible
monster of the deep, it was too much for
him. Before anyone could divine his inten-
tiOn, he sprang overbOard-tO meet with the
same fate that had befallen the body of his
father. He had hardly struck the water he
fore the mighty fish had caught and swallow
ed him.
The sailors were all hOrror-st ricken. and
all seemed animated by spirit Of vengeance
towards the shark. After short conference
they went to work and rigged up shark
hook, with a stout chain ten or twelve feet
long. next the hook, so that the sharp teeth
might not cut loose, after he was once hook
ed. To the chain was fastened Il good sized
| cable. and this was attached to the capstan--
with which they lowered and raised the
anchor. For bait they put on large piece
Of meat, and when all was ready they drop
ped it overheard after making demonstra-
tion to attract the attention of the shark,
which was still following them, apparently
in hopes of more prey. The bait was prompt
ly snapped up by his shark-ship. and after
he had had time to swallow it, the sailors
began TO pull on the line, to make the hook
catch. In this they were successful, and when
the huge creature found himself fast his
struggles were terrible to behold. He laShed
the water into foam, and by his efforts, al
la r1, i,,p
forward. The sailors-nothing dauuted by
his mighty struggles. began To wind him up.
Closer and closer, nearer and nearer he
came. and finally his head is drawn clear Of
the water, and now all hands stop and take
look at him. The oldest sailor on board
said he had never before seen one more than
half so large. Said he THAT fish is no less
than five hundred years old, and has swa-
lowed down that awful throat-dead and
Iiving-thousand of men," After emptying
the contents of all the muskets on board in
to the part of his head where his brain was
supposed to be. they renewed their efforts
and finally landed him on decks This done,
they proceeded Immediately to rip open his
| belly, to examine the contents of his NAV.
| After cutting an opening that they could see
through, they proceeded to look into the
monsters mighty stomach, where to THEN
intense astonishment they saw the old man
that the shark had swallowed an hour be-
| fore was sitting up holding the old AK on the
| grindstOne. which the boy was industriously
turning. AS the weather was very warm
they were sweating tremendously.
| The end.
OLIVER SUDDEN.
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To the Most Popular Young Lady and
Young Gentleman of Grenada County.


The Grenada SENTINEL, will on November
1, 1890, donate to the young lady who is de-
clared to be by the largest number of votes
the most popular young lady of Grenada
county. an elegant Solid Gold diamond orna-
mcnt WATCH. Nickel, II iewcled pendant, set
with all the latest mprovents, which can be
seen at W. f. Smiths iewelry store: And to
the young gentleman who receives the highest
number OF votes as being the most popular
young man Of Grenada cuUnty.a q handsome
gold-hcaded walking CAHE, 30 be seen at j..
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winner will be engraved on each trophy.
Anybody III or out Of the county or State
may vote. but only the votes ON the coupon
published in the SENTINEL below will be re-
ceivcd and counted. The ballots can be
brought or sent to the SENTINEL office and
need not be signed, but the names voted fer
must be written on each coupon. The mum
Der of votes cast for each young lady and
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must be handed in by Thursday evening at
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the following week.
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SANS SALOON.
y. .E. PIpKIN, Proprietor.
Gus Wolie's Old Stand.)
For Quiet and Pleasant Refreshments,

1t is my purpose to keep in the front
ranks in providing goods of the first
quality to my patrons, and in deserving
q continuance of public favors so lib
orally extended to me. | shall always
keep full and varied supply OF the
best Liquors and Cigars. and standard
goods at all times. Best brands: New
and elegant furnishings. Courteous
treatment. Orders from abroad will
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S. B. PIPKIN.
Grenada, Miss, May "a, 1890.
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Notice for Publication.

Notice for Publication.
Land Office JACKSON, Miss.
May Il 1870.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
tion to make final proof in support Of his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Chanccry Clerk at Grenada Miss.
on
JUNE 3S 1880.
viz: johnson. W. FArrcll. Homestead No
1861 for the II Il Sec. l3 y II. Gc.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultira-
ton Of said land. viz: sam d. Davis
Henry y. Williams. Richard kOOncc. John
Kouncr all Of GrayspJrt =. 0. Miss.
L. G. kEER.
May-li-lSCO-Gt. Register
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Fire Insurance Notice.

The undersigned has opened a FIRE
Insurance Office in Grenada, and Is
now prepared to give tirst-class lnsur.,
ance at the lowest rates. a snare OF
the public patronage is respectfully So
licited. Office over c. NJ. Melton
Restaurant, with Mr.. T, n. Hartshorn,
at present. W. b. horr a.
Nav 10-'90-1m.
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For the SENTINEL
A mass meeting of the colored citi-
zen of Grenada, assembled in the M. z.
church, called by Mr.. D. H. Butler, to
consider the advisabilty OF placing
Grenada in race as an applicant for
location of the High School.
The meeting was opened by an ad-
dress from Mr.. D. FL. Butler, who cX-
planned the object of the meeting; the
sense of its organization; and the intel
lectual advancement that would accrue
to this community if proper steps were
taken to have Grenada as its seat.
Mr.. James Golden was made Chair
man. A. H. Stevens Secretary.
Appropriate remarks We're made by
the following gentlemen: Rev. 4.
Sewell: G. G. Leonard, A. Floyd; e. Il.
Pettibone. Each of the gentleman
made appropriate remarks favoring
this as a more central point, and
promising to donate literally for its
establishment.
Tbo fn1lnwinU o. amounts were at once
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Many others promising to donate lhe
amounts not given. The Board OF
Trustees for considering the location,
will meet in Coffeeville, Miss, June
4, 1890.
Adjourned sine die. o
J. NJ. GOLDEN,
TT STEVENS. Chairman.
Secretary.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.
n. C. KOON,
VS.. No ono
THEODOCh MATTHEWS. No' ''~'

CHANCERY COURT,
Grenada County. Mississippi.
April Term 1890.
BY virtue OF and pursuant to decree Of the
Mississippi made at the April term A. d.,
1900 thereof in above styled cause. ! will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash
within legal hours ON
THURSDAY, JUNE T., 1890.
the following land to-wlt: north-half north
east quarter, section seventeen, township
twenty-one, range four east, being In Gre
NADIA county Miss. J. II, THOMAS.
Slack & Doty, Com.
c3tJ Atty.
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GRENADA, MISS, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1890
AN ELEGANT SOLID GOLD WATCH,
AND A HANDSOME GOLD HEADED
WALKING CANE,

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tinel
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The above affords an opportunity " pay a
graceful compliment.
THE VOTE.
The official vote stood yesterday T'riday)
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-30
EASTERN ECHOES.

The squadron of revolution arrived
last night at New York from Brazil.
The senate has confirmed John S.
Grendorf as postmaster OF Virginia
City, Nevada.
The street-car strike at Grand Rapids,
Mich, has been settled, the company
acceding to the strikers demands.
The Republican state convention met
yesterday afternoon at Grand Forks, N.
d., organized and adjourned until today.
At Scranton, Miss, Henry Dudley
(colored) was hanged yesterday for the
murder of Henry Fleigge, white sailor,
last April.
A special from Paris, Illinois, says
Albert Geohegan, city clerk of Paris, is
missing, and his accounts are short be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000.
The failure is announced of J. E. Ty-
CERT q Co., manufacturers of fertilizers,
Philadelphia. The firms assets are es-
timated at $34S, 900; liabilities, $3l7 200.
Wheat harvesting has begun in Man.
itoba. Reports from all parts of the
province state that the wheat yield will
be one of the greatest Manitoba has yet
had.
The big mill strike at Ashland, Wis
consin, has been amicably settled, the
men having accepted the proposition to
work ten hours for ten hours and half's
pay.
The cruiser Philadelphia was received
in the name of the government, Tues
day, by her commander, Captain Brad
ford. This action formally placed her
in commission.
Incendiaries set fire to the residence
of Rev. David Plumb, a prominent
Methodist minister at Gale, Indiana.
Plumb was fatally burned, and his wife
and three children perished in the
flames.
Warrants have been issued for the ar
rest of M. d. Roche, of Omaha, ex-county
clerk, and John N. Burk and Edward
Johnston, of the South Omaha city coun-
Gil, the former charged with offering and
the two councilmen with accepting
bribe to influence their vote on an ordi-
nance recently passed, granting right
of-way through the city to the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railway.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-30

the following dispatch from Minister
Dieguez, of Guatemala, at Mexico:
MEXICO, July y28.-Guatemala has ac-
cepted the war. provoked by Ezeta.
Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica
have signed treaty with Guatemala to
demand the resignation of Ezeta and to
re-establish the legal regimen in San Sal
vador."
KANSAS CRY. July 29.-New York
dispatches today announce that an ex-
colonel of the Seventh Missouri infantry
had offered to raise and equip 5000
recruits in two weeks for Guatemala if
$50, 900 was placed in a New York bank
to the credit of trustees. Two
ex-officers of the Seventh Mis-
souri, infantry live here, one
of them being Thomas Phelan.
When asked about the story today, he
said persons connected with the matter
are in the city, but he could not give
any information concerning them for
several days, when he may be at liberty
to make public some correspondence.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-30
VIGILANTES AT FRESNO.
A GENERAL JAIL DELIVERY TO BE
ATTEMPTED.
Eight Murderers in the Bastile for Whose
Blood the Mob is Clamoring-The Sher-
if Prepared to Receive Them.

SAN Francisco, July pa Chronicle
special from Fresno says: Vigilantes,
numbering fifty or more, met last night
outside the city, and Sheriff Hihsley
was privately informed today of their
intended action. He is accordingly for
titled tonight by forty armed men.
The sheriff was seen at the Jail tonight
while in the act of loading several Win
chesters, and announced his intention of
giving the mob warm reception if they
attempted to attack the jail. He was
informed this evening that an attack
would be made some time during
the night, and much excitement
prevails. There are now in jail eight
men charged with murder and the vigi-
lantes have announced their intention
of hanging all of them.
The funeral of John D. Fiske was held
today. Great crowds of people attended
the services.
Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-30
Worlds Fair Notes.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 29.-The SEN
ate this afternoon adopted joint reso-
luton providing for an amendment to
the state constitution permitting the
city OF Chicago to increase its limit of
indebtedness, so as to issue $4,000, 900
bonds in aid of the worlds fair. In the
house the resolution failed of the neces-
sary two-thirds majority, but the vote
was reconsidered and the resolution will
be taken up again. A number of mem
bers opposed the resolution on the
ground that it was being rushed through
too hastily, not having yet been printed
for examination.
DEs MONIES, July 29.-The report
from Springfield, ILL.,, that Secretary
Shaffer, of the Iowa state board of agri-
culture, informed the secretary of the
Illinois state board that Iowa would
make no agricultural exhibit at the
worlds fair if the proposed double site
Secretary Shaffer.