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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26
OLD HAYsEE0'S ADVICE TO 81.
WILL s. HAYS.


Say, 81, iz you git old you'll fnd,
In this poor world Of strife,
That sin will try ter trip Yer up
Along the road o. life,
But put yer faith an trust in God,
Let sin do what it may, s+
Love Him, an stick ter mother, 81,
You'll never go astray.
don't keer how or when yer start,
Or what road YOU may 60,
Ter battle with the scenes o. life, =
Take any advice-go slow, M
Don't start out like yer owned the airtb,
An life was but a play;
Ef you'll obey yer mother, 81,
You'll never 60 astray.
You'll find the road a thorny one,
With flowers here an thar,
The weather sometimes stormy, 81,
An then it will be tar.
But one thing sure where'r you 90,
You'll find twill always pay,
Ef you'll obey yer mother, 81,
You'll never 60 astray.
Sometimes you'll langh, and then you'll cry
iou'll weep, an then you'll sing,
But you'll find out when mother cuts
The thender apron string
Which binds yer to her lovin' heart
AM let's yer git away,
Eff you'll obey yer mother, 81,
You'll never 20 astray.
Though sin beset you at each step,
AM follow ter the grave,
You keep yer love an faith in God
For He alone can save, A
An live an honest Christian life,
An never cease ter pray,
An don't forgit yer mother, 81,
You'll never 60 astray.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

Sam Jones classifles trouble as
'home made" ''manufactured," and
adds the following sensible advice
every good mother should close up
shop along the line OF diseased and
selfish imagination and live In the
realm of sense and logic, and every
father and husband should turn over
his trouble machine to some old bach
elor, who has nothing specially to do
but run it and he should run 1t and
himself both In the ground, this
world would lose but little and an.
other world would haye gained much
thereby"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

A Hopeless Case "rhis," said the
attendant, us he led the way through
the incurable ward, "ls one Of the
worst cases we have. He'was once q
country editor" sBut what IL his
hallucinatIon ?" "He thinks he has
money" answered the attendant
sadly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26
Her Majesty's Escape.


The following story, told me in my
capacity as chaplain in one of her
majesty's largest convict prisons.
touched me very much.
The prisoner who told the story had
the greater part of a ten-years' penal
service to run, his crime being a bare
faced. well-planhed burglary at large
jewelers. shop inthc West End.
His constitution was not one to
stand the severe discipline Of the
prison, and he lay in the. hospital on
what turned out to be his death bed
as lie made, his astonishing reycla-
tions-without representation as to
secrecy. He said:
expect | don't seem to you, sir,
quite the usual cut of the long term
burglar and you would be quite right
in so thinking. I never did fancy the
profession and that jewelers. shop
business was sham and excuse to get
here out of the world and safe from a
worse life at the hands Of deadly enc
mics. No, sir; my offcnse was much
more serious one than ever transpired
at my trial.
l started In life as a respectable
middle class tradesman and in due
time the truest and best of women.
Shortly after the birth of a son my
wife was stricken down with illness,
to which she succumbed.
l sent the boy to some friends. /
gave up business and became a wan
derer on the face of the earth.
l drifted 10 Paris and there, dcsti-
tute and starving, / made the ac-
quintance of man who was a promi-
nent member of one OF the most
extreme socialist societies In the capt.
tai. He took care of me. and, partly
out of gratitude and partly out Of
sheer restlessncss and growing dis
taste for life, agreed to join his
society.
l found that the principles of this
secret association were. even more
dreadful than had supposed. 1t
essayed to strike a blowoat all mon
arches or constituted governments,
and the crowned heads Of Europe were
especially marked for its prey.
Soon after / Joined 1t happened that
Great Britain fell under the ban Of
the society. 1t was resolved that
Queen Victoria and as many as posi-
BILE Of the high persons surrounding
her throne mustdie..
So IL was decided.
It remained but to draw lots for the
men to do the deed. BY a strange
fatality Scraggs 1.-THE name Of my
friend) and myself were dcputed to
carry out the vengeance of the society.
What cared now what bcfell me
just at this time, too, learned OF the
whereabouts Of my son. He had en-
tered the service Of well-known
Scotch noblcman in the capacity Of
page and personal attendants
The train with her majesty0n board
had to be destroyed lin anyway we
chose.) Success would mean a hand
lsome reward and a high position in
the society. Failurc-and there were
no cxtenuating circumstances-meant
sudden and certain death at the hands
of the society.
Crossing to England we made
careful survey Of the railway route
and decided upon likely spot on the
system Of one OF the best known En-.
glish railways by which royalty usu'
ally travels. The place In question
was an unusually long bridge, span
ming, at the height Of about eighty
feet, a broad but shallow stream.
Just before the approach to the
bridge the lipe took sharp curve,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26
Heleis is something which we take on

Heleis something waich we take on
trust:
There are great many bird dogs
settlers, pointers and spanicls-owned
by boys around town, but Harry
Steelman owns the only ''bird mule"
we eyer heard Of. This mule set q
covey Of quails one day last week, and
when Harry gave the words hi, on r
the mule jumped among them and
commenced paving and kicking like
all possessed. When the dust settled
Harry picked up half 4 dozen Quaila
the mule had killed.
tHumboldt Messenger.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26
Secret Societies.
SCRANTON,

SCRANTON,
10. 0. F. Scranton Lodge No. As, meets ov-
cry tuesday evening ut odd Fellows Hall at
80 O'Clock. II. Bugge, N. g.; Z. Luce. Sec'y.
Scranton Encamphent No. :2. meets every
Hall at 1880 O'Clock. II. Bugge, u r.; V. kos
Scribe.
knights OF Pythias Mississippi Lodge No.
SO. meets every. Thursday evening at odd
Fellows Hall ut 7.W O'Clock, J. "A. Miller
q. o.; h. L Browne, X. OF =.
knights OF Honor, Scranton Lodge No. 1884.
meets every I'd and 4th Monday evening AZ
Odd Fellows Hall ut T:a0 o'clock
Frislay in each month at Odd Fellows
DALI NJ, Z. Pankey, W. NJ; Geo. J. Santa
Cruz. Secretary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

Give woman something better than
talking TO do and she will do II with
all her heart.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

A woman may be no more vain than
a man is, but she will do more for
vanity's sake than a man will.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

Have your job Printing done at the
DuNocRAT-STAR once.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26
SCRANTON
DIRECTORY.

+. VEILLON, (Harncss Maker.)
Clothing. Boots and Shines.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-01-26

ROBT. WEsTERBERG.(at Noy'so tel J,
Livery Stable Teams to Hire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
A Gallant Rescue,

Here is very charming cat and dog
story for the truth and accuracy Of
which the proud inhabitants Of the
Swiss village where Il occurred quite
recently are, one and all, ready to vouch.
A troublesome cat in the village had
been doomed to wstery death, and the
children of the owner had been told Of
to take 1t in sack to the river Aar and
there to drown it. The house dog &C.
compsnied the party to the execution.
which was carried out according to
parental instructions. But, much to the
surprise of the inmates, . short time
after the cat and dog, both soaking wet,
reappesred together at their owners
door.
This is what had happened: The dog,
on seeing that the sack containing the
cat was thrown into the river, jumped
after it, seized it with his teeth. dragged
1t to the bank, tore 1t open and restored
his friend the cat to life and liberty. II
goes without saying that the death war
rant of the cat was destroyed after this
marvellous escapade. london Million.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03

A French scientists plans for secur-
ing wonderful yield of potatoes are as
follows: He STEPPED his cuttings for "a
hours in a solution Of o pounds of salt
peter, Q pounds of sulphate of Ammonia
and % gallons of water. He next al
lowed them to drain a whole day in or
der that the eye buds might swell be-
fore planting. From potato cuttings
treated in this manner and planted IN
the usual -way no obtained a yield Of 4ss
tons of potatoes to the acre.-St Lonis
Globe Democrat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03


smaller, so shaped that when It rests upon
the large one the latter extends IL inches
beyond 1t all the way round. The larger
crescent ia covered with blue plush and the
smaller with ivory satin, and the back Of
each is neatly covered with silk or paper
pasted on. A flower design is painted or
embroidered Oh the satin, or it may be dec
GRATED with applique sprays glued in place.
The small crescent is then fastened fat
on the plush face of the large one by means
of several little metal pins or clamps The
cards are slipped in between the two cres-
cents. The card holder is hung up by silk
cord reaching from tip to tip, and each
point is ornamented with bow of ribbon.
Suede and other feathers are much used
for fancy work just now and may be found
in various tints. Soft leather is particular
ly appropriate for the little old fashioned
gathered bags with drawing strings which
are so popular at present. The leather bags
require no lining and may be finished with
q cut fringe at the bottom or left plain.
The drawing strings are run through two
rows of small lengthwise Sits cut near the
top. If ornament Ia desired, the material
takes both painting and embroidery we'll.
When 1t is used for glove sachets, pemwip-
ers and similar objects, gold or silver paint
may be employed very effectively.
JUDO CHotLRr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
Good Cause For Suspicion.

John" exclaimed the nervous wc-
man, do you think there is y burglar
IN the house2"
Certainly not. Why, haven't
heard sound all night"
That's just what alarms me. Any
burglar who WASH I foolish would keep
perfectly quiet so as not to excite our
suspicious. Indeed, John, / do so wish
You would get up and look through the
Observation-Disclosures Star.
Ex-CRbinet Omcers An Ine senate.
There are an even half dozen ex-cab-
met officers in the senate, and they COM
prise some pretty able men. Only one
of the six is a Democrat, and that ia
Villas Of Wisconsin, who played the dual
role of secretary of the interior and
postmaster general during the first
Cleveland reign. Proctor Of Vermont
was the warrior Of the Harrison admin
istration, Chandler of New Hampshire
was secretary of the navy under Ar
iLUr. and Teller Of Colorado secretary
81 he interior under tho "'.H.e r--ir ..
.'rnu of Pennsy!v" = d. ,,,y
l.. u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
CURIOUS CHINESE CUSTOMS.
A Brides salutation to Her Husband Elect
and His Response,

ISespOuses
A Chinese paper describes some anus
ing marriage customs. In a small
mountain village between Kaga and
Etchu the bride comes to the bride.
groom's gate and bawls out to him,
"aello, brotherr I've come"
To which the other replies, Glad
you've come"
The bride then appeals to him,
you'll never forsake me9"
And the bridegroom answers her,
"We'll earn our living together.
With these assurances the bride comes
into the house, followed by long pro-
cession of we'll wishers, old and young.
Cheap, muddy sake is distributed to
them, and they commence dancing and
are not content until the floor gives way,
when they clap their hands, crying,
How auspiciousp' and take their
leave.
At Kurita, in Echizen, the betrothal
takes place when the parties are 8 or o.
The boys parents and a deputation,
numbering from five to fifteen, proceed
to the girls family, who, anticipating
their coming, spread mats before the
houses and await them. After the usual
salutation the deputation present as a
betrothal present pieces of hand woven
cloth for cushions and at the same time
praises the girls family, who return
the compliment with interest. Here
the ceremony ends, and the deputation
take their departure.
When the boy is 10 or thereabouts,
he goes to stay with his betrothed's
family and works like mental at the
house for year, after which he is sent
home in fine apparel. Soon after the
girl comes to her lovers house, accom-
panied with rustic music and songs.
The noise and hustle are as great as on
the festival day Of the tutelary god.
When the girl comes to the house,
cushions made Of the cloth given by her
parents are piled one upon another for
her to sit upon. On these cushions the
thrice repeated exchange of the triple
wine cups, the most important cere-
mony at wedding, takes place.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03


long bows and ends. There is a simulated
yoke Of parallel horizontal bands of narrow
ribbon set rather close together, the break
Of each Of which at the fastening in front IL
concealed by small tied bow. The semi.
bouffant sleeve Is finished at the wrist by
five bands of the ribbon, each band being
finished oy tied bow on the outside Of the
arm: The sleeve has in addition a sort OF
straight chevron crossing the arm little
below the shoulder composed of four bands
of the ribbon.
Another matinee jacket, also with fit
ted back and loose front, is so trimmed as
to have an entirely different effect. 1t Is of
pale pink flannel, with a rope girdle, and
has deep ruffied bertha, trimmed with a
band of insertion, set little above the lace
bordered edge. The bertha forms point
in the middle of the back that extends to
the waist line, one over each shoulder and
two in front that fall below the girdle. 1t
Is mounted on the jacket about four inches
below the collar all the way around under
a band Of the insertion. The standing col
lar Is covered with lace, and a band of in
sertion and one of lace finish the sleeve at
the wrist.
Accordion plated morning jackets made
Of thinner material are also worn. The
plated goods are mounted on a short yoke
and fall ungirdled half way to the knees.
The yoke is concealed by an accordion
plated frill, and full accordion plated
sleeves gathered into cuff complete the
ecclesiastical effect. A matinee of this style
was made up Of red cashmere, with black
velvet yoke and cuffs. and was supplement-
ed by an accordion plated skirt of the CASH
mere. JUDO CHoLLET.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
A LONG WALK.
\ Penniless Family Passes Through Chi.
cagO on . Six Hundred Mile Tramp.

= Penniless Family Passes Through CHI
cago on q Six Hundred Nile Tramp.
W. Fl. n. Rhodes, "a years old and
determined; Mrs. Lydia Ann Packers,
"A years old, sister Of Mr.. Rhodes and
having considerable of his energy;
Louis L. Rhodes, ~ years old, and Ira
Irwin Rhodes, 10 years old, tired and
hungry, completed half of 900 mile
walk Wednesday night and slept for
the first time in three weeks in a warm
place.
Rhodes. his two sons and sister are
on the way to Cameron county, Wis,
and left Dayton, o., Dec. 5. They
reached Englewood about o'clock last
evening and were directed to the police
station, where they were given supper
and lodgings. Rhodes told an interest
ing story. Il was engaged in little
business in Cameron county, Wis.," he
said. I'm July got a letter from a
brother whom l had not seen in "a
years, in which he urged me to come
to Dayton, .. He told me that would
find employment there and that he
would assist me. When l got there o
told me he wrote the letter because he
wanted to see me. I couldn't do any
thing there, and if wanted to starve
would rather do it among friends than
strangers, and so l decided to come
back. My sisters husband having died,
she was alone and wanted to come with
me. l hadn't any money, so we decid-
ed to walk. We left Dayton Dec. s
and have walked every step of the 800
miles. Two nights we were without
fire, and only four nights have we slept
in houses. We make from 10 to 16
miles day and hope to get to our des-
tination next month. Sometimes we
get money, and at South Englewood
$3.50 was raised for us. can make
money in Wisconsin, and my sister will
keep house for me-"
The family started out early Thurs
day morning on the tramp of the other
300 miles.-Chicago Letter.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
PARTISAN TEA TAsLs NovELrlsa

Tho Butterfly Napkin Holder and . Nee
Waiting Card Holder. q.
One Of the latest Partisan tea table novsa-
ties Is the butterfly napkin holder, This %
q gilt. silver or bronze clasp made 10 the
shape of butterfy's body, ornamented
with imitation Jewels, which likewise serve
for eyes. The napkin isself Is small, Of
course, and as fine and elaborate a. one
chooses to make it. The one In the sketch
Is of white linen. with a scalloped edge eu,-
broidered in forgetmenot blue silk.
A spray of forgetmenots is embroidered
In each corner. The butterfly body has Q
sort OF clamp or pin arrangement under
meath just large enough 10 hold the napkin
securely when the latter Is gathered up IN
the middle These butterfly bodies come
also as menu holders. In that case the
menu card ia shaped In such q way a. to
form the wings. =
Another French fancy Is crescent shaped
holder for visiting cards. This may easily
be made at home by any one apt al fancy
work. A large crescent Is cut ont Of strong
pasteboard. and also another one somswhat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03
STYLISH na17TNgs JACKETS.

Dainty French Flannels Used For Dressing
Gowns and Morning Wear.
The shops are displaying a very attractive
line of French fiannels in delicate shades
both in solid colors and in stripes of two or
more tints. They are sold at a reasonable
figure and are used not only for children's
clothing, but for dressing gowns and break
fast jackets. Their beauty is enhanced by
ribbons and lace. or silk embroidery pat
terms are worked on the body Of the goods,
and as loose styles of making are generally
selected the garments are not only pretty,
but eminently comfortable. They are un-
lined and very simple in construction.
One of fawn colored flannel has back
fitted to the figure, but plain loose front
confined by ribbon belt, which Is tied with
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03

At some very swell dinner parties given
this season the table is curiously ornament
ed with wide ribbons. These are of satin.
in white, and stretch from the center to
fall over the edge by each plate. Here they
are inscribed in tiny gilt letters with a
name-that of the person occupying that
particular spot. They serve instead of the
name card and are much more decorative
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03

Old authorities taught Tnat a peer, IL
be wasted his property so as to be un-
able TO support the dignity, could be
degraded by the king. 1t is now held
that degradation can be effected only
by vote of his peers.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-03-03

The Oldest ruins in the world are
probably the rock cut temples of Ipsam-
bul, or Abon Samboul, in Nubia, on
the left bank of the Nile. They are
over 4. 900 years old.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1894-09-06
JREEERsoNXILLE

George Griswold j. visiting IN Barre.
Rollie Brown spent sunday at A. c. Girls
wolds.
Mrs P. Wetherby returned to Burlington
Friday.
frankie Holmes spent Sunday at her home
in Waterville.
r. B. Thomas is in Boston this week pur.
chasing goods.
Ella Holmes returned to her school in Ar
ington, Mass, Friday.
Mrs Charles Cornell of Pueblo, Cal, visited
at Henry Cornelrs recently.
Henry Thomas and wife OF Morrisville Wis
tied at John Buffers recently.
Mrs. II. W. Vdruum spent few days OF last
week visiting at ST. Juhnsbury.
Isadore Como was called to Northfeld N.
H., last week by the oath of her father.
Frank LaMear of Lyndon, arrived here
Saturday and opened school on Monday.
Mrs Chas. Thomas who has been spending
a few weeks at the lake returned home last
week.
Mrs H. A. Bushnell has returned to her
daughter where she expects to remain during
the winter.
4. S. Atkins has moved into DR.. Bushnell's
tenement and Rev. Mr.. lockwood into Hat
tie Sinclairs.
The Good Templars' picnic on Saturday
was very pleasant affair and was much en-
joyed by all. The Junior G. l.. held a picnic
ON the came grounds Tuesday.
The schools in town opened on Monday
with the following teachers BOro, Miss Con-
nor and Flora Pearl; Centre, Elrie c. Smith
and Sarah LaMear; East Cambridge, Carrie
Carroll; Fuller district Anna Thomas; Terri
tory, Sadie Norris Valley, Ethel Kingsley;
North Cambridge, Miss Bailey; Cady Hill,
Miss Carpenter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1894-09-06
ELMORE.

DIN Bailey is out with new meat cart.
Mrs W. B. Harris is improving somewhat
in health.
Camping is very lively at present, both
camps beng as tull as e-hiyes.
Mrs. Lucy Woodbury. of Brooklyn, N. Y F.,
with her two nieces, the Misses Chew, are at
L. l.. Camps.
WV. Delano, the regular Republican nom
inee for town r. preventative, was elected by B
majority on Tuesday.
The Sunday-school picnic appointed for
Halls grove last Thursday was postponed to
Saturday of this week at the same place.
Bennett Lanpher is moving the old grocery
building Tor A. A. Bliss. 1t is to stand back
of the contemplated new house as an out
building.
0. D. Bacon has four large granite piers set
in the lake for his new boat house. They are
from the Hardwick quarries and one is said
to weigh 5000 pounds. He is also getting
lumber in readiness.
The social given under the auspices ofthe In
vestigators at Judge Kelley Friday evening,
Aug. oath, was a pleasant affair. Miss Irish,
A. N. Camp and b. E. Merriam assisted ma
teIially with the musical program. The net
receipts of the evening were over VA. .ys
Quite a religious interest is being developed
in the Delano district. Mrs Gates of Cam,
bridge, the young Deaconess, held three even
ing meetings at the schoolhouse, which we're
largely attended and productive of much
good. Rev. Mr.. Wills assisted in the work,
sustained by earnest workers from his flock.
May the good work go on.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1894-09-06
NoRTtt HYDE PARK.

What has become Of the rain prophets?
Warren Foss is home on a short vacation.
John Rundy has moved on TO the Murray
Buck farm IL IUhus ~
Mrs. Hubball returned TO her home in Nor
walk Conn, last Monday.
l.. +. Allen is at home from Old Orchard
and Alton Bay. reporting fine time.
Warren Foss, from MeHenry, Illinois, is
visiting home and friends in this vicinity.
Miss Lizzie Parkhurst has purchased the
home place Of the L. H. Parkhurst estate.
Murton Whiteomb, who has been at work
in Lowell, cut his loot badly and is at home.
o, '. Mosley and Frank Stearns went to
burlington last Monday to consult DR..
Flower.
Mr. aud Mrs. Joseph Foss and Mrs Williams
visited at James Parker's in Waterville one
day last week