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The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

now acknowledging that something
aust be dons, and that quick, OF
We are in bad 6x We hear Of
.ailurss on every side, The number
increasing every day, thus demon
straling The fact, that there IS not
money enough in circulation to
transactthe business ofthis country.
The Alliasce in this section Is on
a boom, and Major Barksdale is
still with the boys lighting monopo-
lies. He says, boys, don't give up
the ship, We are cOntending for our
rights, and if we win stand firm
and never let our battle-Aag trail
in the dust, victory viii be won,
and success viii be ours.
Respectfully, W. H GRIFFIN,
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
Laus Have

By request ue publish thsfoil0w-
ing resolution, adopted BY The
Liberty Alliance, Al its meeting
last Saturday.
Resolved, That Liberty Alliance,
No. 4S4, is in favor Of holding a
County Fair next fall, at Gloster,
OF other eligible point in Amite
county, and The suggestion to that
end is submitted to the consider
alton Of the other sub-Aliianees in
said county, and that oar delegates
to the County Alliance bring the
proposed enterprise before that
body for its action.
We are glad to note he interest
felt and the action taken by the
+only agricultural organization in
our midst in behalfOf an enterprise
Of so much importance to the future
prosperity Of our county. In view
Of the low price Of cotton and the
consequent depressed financial con-
dition Of the country, it behOoves
the farmers and the people gener-
ally to take into serious consider
alton the situation, in which a
combination Of unfortunate circum-
stances has placed them, with the
view Of extricating themselves from
the evils which endangsr their
future welfare. In order TO dis
courage the growth Of cotton and
circumscribe its acreage, and TO
stimulate efforts to enlarge the
area devoted to food crops and the
raising Of horses, mules, cattle,
hogs, sheep, poultry, ETC., every
thing in fact that is necessary for
home consumption that our soil
and climate will produce, such an
enterprise as that proposed is
eminently wise and proper. 1t
will create an interest, and arouse
among our farmers a spirit Of emu
lation that will not only improve
our agricultural methods, but will
result in establishing a policy the
benefits ofwhich will soon be realiz-
ed in an improved condition Of our
section.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
From GlOster.

February %, 1892.
Editor Herald-It is not often
that the people of South Missis-
sippi get SO glorious a treat as that
which was furnished the citizens of
Gloster, a few days ago. We were
visited by an aged son Of the Afric
race, the features Of whom discover
ed to us, very palpably, his natiyi-
Ity. No sooner had he arrived than
he mounted the Cason-McGehee
stage, fronting Main street, and be-
gan discoursing on "The negro and
his alarming environments, ITO wit;
the crashing thunder-bolts of ad-
versity. He spake, l suppose, for
about thirty minutes, and his most
urging and elaborate suggestion
was, "raise corn, potatoes, peas,
turkeys-chickens (?), and very
little cotton" We were more i'm
pressed with his oratory and gener-
al yehemence than with the gist of
his lecture. Large crowds of white
people were present, and many
were the compliments paid the old
! freedman.
One day of last week a wreck oc-
Cured on the L., n. 0. & r. r. R.,
at Melton. No lives were lost, but
great damage was done to the boxes
and what they contained. II is
said that shelled corn was piled up
in the "cut" about knee-deep, and
that the fire resulting from the
accident destroyed a carload of
excellent Kentucky whisky.
A step-son Of the well known
Bill Swift, Charley, had both of his
legs cut off, the other day, by a
| freight train. We know nothing OF
the particulars Of this accident.
Charley is now in the Vicksburg
hospital.
We are pleased to say that DR..
II. N. Street is now a citizen OF
Gloster. He will probably remain
with us for a long time, as he is a
partner of DR.. w. J. Lamkin and
seems to "know his road" and to
get practice.
Mrs. Mary McGehee and Misses
Myra Brown and Eunice Ratclifl
are enjoying themselves in the
Crescent city, this week.
Mr.. r. c. Landsdale had an
aching tooth, and, the other day,
he jerked it out and threw it away
WILLIE.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

1t Should Be in Every House.
JB.Wilson, 1ClaySt, SLarps.
burg, Pa, says be viii not be with
out DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds
that il cured his wife who was
threatened with Pneumonia after an
attack Of LaGrippe, "when various
other remedies and several phy-
sieians had done her no good.
Robert Barber, Of Cookspert, Pa,
claims DR.. Kings New Discovery
has done him more good than any
thinghe ever used forLungTroubls.
Nothing like it. Try it, Free Trial
Bottles at Carroll and Nunnsry's
drugstore. Large bottles. SOC, and
81 90.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
Dots from Herbert.

Mr.. Notwithstanding the
seemingly dull times and the un-
easiness of the tillsrs Of the sol,
yet we see many improvements
being made on ths farms, thus
proving that they have not quite
yielded to discouragements Some
are getting ready to plant corn.
We don't know of any one in this
vicinity using commercial fertilizer
this year.
Mr.. Thco. Brabham has moved
on the Blackwell place.
Mr.. J. F. Hays passed through
the neighborhood a few days ago.
He seems to be enjoying fine health.
The "Tackey" party at Mr.. f.
G. Lea's a few nights since proved
to be very laughabls. 1t was a
very difficult matter to decide who
was dressed the most tackey, but
the committee decided in favor Of
Miss Rubie Hughes and Mr.. Willie
Butler.
The school in this neighborhood
is moving on very nicely, the un-
ruly elements having been put to
fight. Our school is small, only
numbering thirty-three, but they
come regular, which is the success
Of any school.
Well, court soon will have con-
vened, and we are sorry for the
man or boy that is found with a
pistol on his person, for it is the
duty Of the grand Jurors to report
such cases.
Speaking Of the hard times for
farmers, we are puzzled to know
just what the teachers are to do,
for the Superintendent OF Franklin
county writes "There is not vacant
school in the county of Franklin, 4"
and not a great many in our own
county, with quite large number
of young teachers, somebody will
have TO go to the field or woods,
who will it be? If we could fully
realize the benefits Of an education,
we would be willing to make a
sacrifice of money and time, and
run our school eight months, in
stead Of four. Unless we do this,
we will never educate the rising
generation.
There will be Sunday School at
theDavis school house on the fourth
Sunday of this month. Come out
and let's teach the children the
way of our Savior, and in SO doing
we obey the injunction of the
Scriptures. "Train up a child in the
way be should go, and when he is
old he will not depart from it. :"
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
Citizens Meeting

NUSSERY, Mss. Feb. %, 'g2.
According 10 appointmeu! the
citizens Of the Nunnsry neighbor-
hood met for the purpose Of dis
eussing the improPriety Of burning
the property Of certain colorsd indi-
viduals living in said neighbor-
hood, also the ordering Of the same
10 leave the neighborhood.
On motion, ]. A. jenkins was
called 10 the chair, and T. L.
Hurndon was appointed Secretary.
Mr.. z. E. Nunnery having ex-
planned the object Of the meeting,
the meeting then proceeded to bust
ness.
The chairman appointed the fol-
lowing committee on resolutions;
r II Marsalis, K B Thompson,
Reuben Nunnery, ! II Moore and
J NJ Cruise; on motion, the chair
was added to the committee. The
committee retired, and, after due
consideration, returned with the
following report:
We, the Undersigned committee,
having been appointed by the
citizens assembled for the purpose
of giving an expression in regard
to some anonymous notes, ordering
Ras Harrington and Alex Reeves
to leave their places, respectfully
submit the following to your con-
sideration:
lst, Resolved, so far as we know
they have made good and law
abiding citizens, and should be
protected by the white people in
the enjoyment Of their free rights,
2nd, While we consider this a
white mems country, and believe
they should control it, We are bitter,
| ly opposed to such notes and orders
coming from unknown paaties, and
promise our protection so far as il
is in our power so to do.
On motion, The above resolutions
were adopted as read, and the
Secretary was instructed TO furnish
The Southern Herald with a copy
Of the proceedings Of the meeting
with the request that they be
published.
On motion, The meeting ad.
IjOurned.
J. A. JENKINS, Chairman.
T, /. Hurndon, Secretary.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26


The story that Mr.. Mills intend
ed offering an entire tariff bill as a
substitute for the first one f the
tariff bills taken up by the House
has no foundation. Mr.. Mills has
no idea of doing anything of the
kind. He favors each Of the bills
prepared by the Ways and Means
Committee, the only difference of
opinion between himself and the
majority of the committee being
that he would like to see the entire
tariff reformed at one time, instead
Of going at ii by piece meals.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Representative Springer, chair
man of the Ways and Means com
mittee, and Representative Bland,
chairman OftheCoinage committee,
say there was not the slightest
foundation for the stories that have
been recently told about these
committees antagonizing each other
on the floor of the House. Mr.. Bland
says that himself and all the rest Of
the free coinage democrats are just
as anxious to see the bills passed
putting wool, cotton, ties and bind
ing twine on the free list, which
have heen prepared by the Ways
and Means committee, as they are
to pass the free coinage bill, and
that they have never had any in
tention Of aniagonizing any Of them.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known aud SO popular as to need
no special mention. All who have
used Electric Bitters sing the same
song Of praise "A purer medicine
does not exist and it is guaranteed
to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases Of the
liver and kidneys, will remove
pimples, boils, saltrheum and other
affections caused BY impure blood.
viii drive malaria from the system
and prevent as we'll as cure all
malarial fevers. For cure Of head
ache, constipation and indigestion
try Electric Bitters-Entire salts
faction guaranteed, or money re-
funded.-Price 80 cts. and 81 90
per bottle at Carroll & Nunnary's 5
drug store.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
JACKSON. Miss. Feb. %. .l02.


EditorHerald-As theLegislature
is doing all that is possible for it to
do, by way of relieving the oppress-
ed and tax burdcned people of
Amite, by reducing expenses and
cutting down appropriations, there
is also duty for them TO perform.
Let every farmer in Anite plant SO
as to make an abundance of corn,
peas, potatoes, mOlasses, meat and
such other things as will make the
farm self-sustsining.
The Cotton Growers Association
held a meeting in theHall Of Repre-
sentatives last Tuesday evening,
and, after considerable discussion,
it was agreed to reduce the acreage
in cotton one.third this year, and
we earnestly insist on every farmer
Of Mississippi to join in this grand
movement in trying to restore our
State back to its former prosperity
by way of encouragement TO the
Farmers Alliance. l would say
that its influence is being felt from
the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from
the Rocky mountains to the Gulf
of Mexico.
Those who oppose our plans are
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Democratic absentees are giving
the leaders Of the House a great
deal Of trouble, and now that the
serious business Of the session is
getting before the House the con.
Iinuation Of this practice will prove
very embarrassing, as it enables
the republicans 10 tie the House up
at any time by refusing to vote,
thus breaking a quorum, as was
done recently.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

MaTdi Gras at New Orleans, La,
March 1st.-For the above occasion
the "MississippiValley Route" o.,
NO. T. Railway will on Febru-
ary 9th, 2Sth and Goth, sell'Round-
trip tickets from all Stations at one
Fare for the Round-trip. These
tickets will be good returning until
March 9th. p. r. ROGERS,
General Passenger Agent,
Memphis, Tenn
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
The Custom Of Shaving. /.

hlcksOuEg AeEaIu. Inc eaIl4es1
reference to shaving of the beard
is found in Genesis, chapter XLI,
verse IA, where We read thatJ Joseph,
on being summoned before the
king, shaved himself. There are
several directions as to shaving in
Leviticus, and the practice is al
luded to in many other parts Of the
Bible. However, Egypt is the only
country mentioned in the Bible
where shaving was Practiced; in all
other countries at that time such
an act would have been considered
ignOminious. Herodotus mentions
that the Egyptians allowed their
beard TO grow when they were in
mourning. So particular were they
as to shaving at all other times
that to have neglected it was to
make ones self the butt Of coarse
and ridiculous jokes. Even in this
day and age, when the Egyptian
wants to convey the idea Of man
oflow conditionand slovenly habits,
they always picture to you man
with full beard. This notion is
very ancient, a fact attested by
works Of art found in burial monu-
ments dating back thousands of
years. 1t is believed that there
was even a time when every ortho-
dox Egyptian run the shaving tool
over his face, scalp and eyebrows
at least once in every forty-eight
hours. Unlike the Romans of
later age the Egyptians did not
confne the privilege of shaving to
free citizens, but obliged theirslaves
TO shave both face and head. The
data are not exactly as authentic
as one would like to have, but it is
believed that the custom of shaving
the beard was introduced at Rome
in the year 300 B. C. According
to Pliny, Scipio Africanus was the
first Roman who shaved daily. In
France the custom of shaving came
in withLouis Kill, who was young
and beardless. The Anglo-Saxons
wore their boards until the time of
the conquest, when they were COM
PEELED to follow the example of the
smooth faced Normans. From the
time Of Edward III. to that of
Charles | boards were universally
worn. In the reign Of Charles H..
the mustache and side whiskers
only were worn. Soon after this
the practice of shaving in some
fashion became general throughout
Europe.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

The committee to investigate
the Pension Office has had a room
assigned it in the capitol building,
and it will hold daily sittings Of
several hours until its work is COM
pleted. Representatives Cooper, Of
Indiana, and Enloe, Of Tennessee,
will assume the positions Of prose
cutors, they being thoroughly
familiar with most Of the charges
brought against the bureau.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

The Legislature, by an almost
unanimous vote, passed a resolution
inviting Senator Hill Of New Y Ork,
to visit our capital, at such time as
may suit bis convenience prior to
March 5, and deliver an address on
such subject as he may select.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

The Light, Heat and Water
Company" Of Jackson, are to be
held responsible for the burning Of
the Insane Asylum, because Of its
breach Of contract to furnish a suf-
heient supply Of water.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
WAsnLNaroN. D. 81, Feb. Is, '92.

w ASHLNGTON, D.C., eO. 10, ".
Editor Herald-Please say to the
readers of The Herald: That COM
mittee ofcompetent gentlemen will,
as soon as their consent can be OBJ
tanned, hold a competitive exami-
nation, TO ascertain the best quail
fed young gentleman to be recon-
mended as cadet to U. S. Military
Academy.
The Press will be requested to
give notice of the time and place of
meeting Of the committee.
T. r. SToCKDALE.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Markets New Orleans, Febru-
ary 3D. Middling cotton 6 9-l6
good middling 7 lie. Sugar g.
Flour 81 80. Corn 81. Pork s104.
Bacon, shoulders 6, clear sides 7s
Hams lot. Lard So. Coffee 1ll.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Postmaster General Wanamaker
says, should letter postage be re-
dueed 10 one cent, the deficit would
be s25, 600, 900 per annum, but that
the probable increase in letters
would reduce the amount consider
ably.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

There vas enough Of the Insane
Asylum building rescued from the
dsTouring flames to temporarily
accommodate, by crOwding, 400 Of
the e21 inmates.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

A negro was burned at the stake,
iu Texarkans, on February 20th,
by mob Of 5000 people. He was
thus dealt with for committing a
criminal assault on a white woman.
The injured lady applied the first
match.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Hrs. JUIIA A. Vas NORMAN, wife
Of our former citizen James V. Van
Norman, died in Summit, Febru-
aTy l7th.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Representative Rayner, of Mary
land, last week delivered one Of
the strongest speeches against trusts S
ever heard on the floor of the House.
He reminded the republicans that
neither the Interstate Commerce
law nor the Sherman act, passed at
the last session Of Congress, had
prevented the continued formation
of the trusts and combinations which
it was their alleged purpose to
eradicate; that trusts still blossom.
ed and hourished as they accumu-
late in every commercial centre;
that they still defed the law and
the jurisdiction and mandates Of
the courts, and that they still, with
arrogant front and bold pretensions,
executed their purposes without
the slightest fear ofinflicted punish.
ment or the slightest concern about
any encroachment upon their pre-.
rogative. They are so powerful
and influential that the legislatures
ofthe States seem to tremble at theil
presence, and the Congress of the
United States had stood by with
folded hands and permitted them,
with an iron heel, to trample upon
the rights of the people.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

A Red and White Pided Cow, about or
8 years old, marked with swallow fork and
mderbit in right ear and swallow fork and
underslit in LEFT; had on a medium size bell.
Appraised at 81, by Chrs Aarons and Wood
ey McGehee
The above described estrNy was taken up
byJ V Day, and straycd by him before
W r Jacobs, Justice Of the Peace within
and for Amite county, State Of Mississippi,
on 80th November, 1891
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
EastfOrk College.
VIIIs COLLEGE will open its Second
L Session
Monday. Sept. Z. 1891.

An excellent corps Of the most proficient
professors and lady teachers have been EN-
ployed, which means that we are going 10 do
the best educational work during the session
that we have ever done here or elsewhere
before.
We will be prepared to teach 260 students,
and therefore solicit the support and patron
age OF Amite and surrounding Counties
boarding facilities excellent. College build
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

Monday, 22nd, the New York
Democracy instructed for Hill, for
President, BY a unanimous vote.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26
Rangers Sale,

T WILL OFFER FOR SALE, at the
L court house door in the town Of Liberty,
on the
First Monday in March, 1892,
to the highest bidder for cash, the following
described Estrays, to-wit;
A Pale Red Cow, marked crop in left ear
and split in right. Appraised al 81, byChas
OlstciR and j NJ Swearingen
The above described Estray was taken
up by John T Newman, and strayed by him
before Chas Hooper, Justice Of the Peace
within and for AnnitC county, State of Mis-
sissippi, on the 18th November, 1891
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

A small Black and White Bull, about..8
years old, marked swallow fork in left ear
and upper fure seven in right. Appraised
at 81, by NJ B Green and NJ Galway
The above described Estray was taken up
by A B Dixon, and strayed by him be-
fore N s Dickson, a Justice OF the Peace
within and for Ainite county, and State
Of Mississippi November 10th, 1891
r HOFFMAN.
Coroner and ex nficio Kanrcr.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26


The "Odd Fellows Grand Marcel"
and the "Air Ship Waltz" are two
of the latest compositions of Isaac
Doles, indianapolis, Ind. Both
are musical gems. They comprise
five pages each, sheet music size,
besides illustrated title pages, not
difficult in execution, but beautiful
in composition, and sell at 40 cts.
each. By way of introduction Mr..
Doles will mail them to any ad.
dress on receipt of ten cents per
copy, when accompanied by this
notice. Address, Isaac Doles, In.
dianapolis, Ind.
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

One unmarked Brindle Cow, about 4 years
old, and her Calf Appraised at S., by Benz
Prcslidge and JAS Gallent
The above described Estray was taken up
by w A Gallent, and straycd by him before
n S Dickson, q Justice of the Peace within
and for Amite county, State Of Mississippi
November 10Th, 1891
The Southern herald., 1892-02-26

One large Black and White Spotted Bull,
unmarked. Appraised at 81, by NJ B Green
and NJ Calaway
The above described Estray was taken up
by A B Dixon, and strayed by him before
n S Dickson, Justice Of the Peace within
and for Amte county, State Of Mississippi,
November 10Th, 1891
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-07-05

is drawn foot almost the fac sinit of that
of the ex-bailifl.
One OF the first cases called was that OF
Wesley Fountain, the colored porter at the
clothing-store of X. Fisher. Wesley, as
was published In sundays DIspATcn, was
arrested on Saturday by Sergeant Alcxsn-
der TomliDson, charged with feloniously
stealing 1911 from Deputy-SherIh H. 4.
Russell. OF Henrico county. and OF alb
stract,nc two pins valued at $40 and be-
longing to the proprietor Of the store. The
silyer-tongued Giles Jackson iiimhsmmed
tor the accused, and thore being no evi.
dence against the negro bis counsel
argued that any one else could have taken
the things Just as easily ss the prisoner
could. The case was dismissed
Jack Hartman and George Coughlin were
accused of being drunk and disturbing
worship at the evangelical mission. corner
Eighth and Main streets. The affair oc-
Cured on Sunday night while Mr. >. Is;
CHM was in the pulpit. and 1t IS alleged
that the young men were approached by
officers of the congregation and requested
10 be qniet and more ORDERLY before they
were arrested. They were fined % each
for being drunk on tho sabbath and sent
on TO the Hastings Court on the charge oil
disturbing the meeting.
Robert Worthincton was fined - Tor
being unable 10 navigate on the Saopatu
and sent on to the grand jury OF the Hust-
ings Court for carrying concealed wea-
pons.
Charles Rosser was required TO give Sc
curity in the sum OF 800 for twelve
months for cursing Mrs. V. Il. Blunt,
mother of Lee NJ. Blunt.
Tom Jones (colored) was taxed $40 for
the pleasure obtained in beating Lucy
Welsh in the street.
w. II. Wilkins (colored) went on to the
grand Jury accused of stealing O lot OF
groceries. the property Of Joseph Levy.
Sallie Fox, a colored woman, charged
with stabbing and wounding Ella Harris.
was not in court and an attachment was
issued for her.
Alexander Banks and George Smith were
sent on 10 the grand Jury for feioniousiy
breaking into the dwelling house of Dr. r..
L. Robinson and appropristing 70 their
own uses q lot of gas and water-pipe.
Maggie Sullivan, debauched young
woman, who was arrested while drunk IN
the street, was sent to the almshouse.
The cases of Mike Melden, charged with
uulawfully abusing and threatening Am
McDonough, and Rosa Walker (colored).
accused OF beating Mary Alexander, were
continued until Wednesday morning.