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The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26
PEOPLE WHO WRITE,

IT Is said that Mr.. Gladstone will de-
cote much of his leisure time hereafter
to n new translation of Horace.
Miss HARRIET MONROE; who wrote
the Worlds Fair Ode" is delivering n
course of lectures on the English poets,
At the Ncwbcrry library, Chicago.
JONAS LIE Is u Dane who has written
some "Wcird Tales from the Northern
Seas" A man with n name like that
couldn't fail to score n success in fic-
ton.
XoLA used to be very fat. To reduce
his weight he abstuincd from drinking
at his meals for two months and in that
time got rid of thirty-six pounds of
su%pcrtuous ndiposc.
REV. X. VAUGHAN, brother of Car
dinnl Vaughan, archbishop of West
Minister, England, has come to America
to supcrintcnd the publication of his
book by the Paulist fathers of New
York.
DIR. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, despite
his agc. is described as s~ilvcr-haired
and kccn-cycd. lie laughs and chats
with animation, and his flashes of
rcpartcc are as frequent and brilliant
rs ever
EDGAR FAwCFTT, the poet, play
wright and novelist, is Il bachelor forty
years of age. lie likes society, the
thcatcr and the opera, He is of medium
height. dresses in the latest style, is
English in appearance and keeps his
own Carriurp,
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26
BRIEF N BRIGHT.

NEW York is ~variously known as the
Empire city, Gotham and the Mctrop-
oils of America.
THE Grant Monument association, in
New York, last year expended upon
the worl, $1,000, and has Il balance on
hand of Si33,23S.TG.
TnE finest opal Of modern times be-
longcd to Empress Josephine. 1t was
called The burning of Troy" Its
fate IS unknown, ms it disappeared
when the allies entered Paris.
\ %'rLrRirIEp WOMAN" with much
care and solcmuity, vas expressed to
the geological survey Office in Wash
inSton. Maj. Powell o o discovered
that the figure was made of Portland
cement
THERE arc now published in the
United Kingdom 2,0dl magazines. OF
these AL are of II decidedly religious
character. Almost every branch of
science and activity and thought is rep
resented. thcosophy alone having five
publications devoted to its advocacy.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

In the Smithsonian institution, Wash
ington, there is II large bowldcr of al.
most solid copper which, if it could
talk, would tell many a dark tale of
supcrstitious rites and sacrifices, This
bowlder came from the upper PENN.
sula of Michigan, about twenty miles
from Lake Superior. The Indians in
that locality held 1t in great genera.
ton, and were accustomed to offer up
human sacrifices on it. According to
their tradition it had been sent to their
forcfathers by the Great Spirit as u
token of His favor. They asserted that
it sometimes spoke to them with II
voice of thunder demanding sacrifices.
A victim, usually n prisoner of war
from some other tribe, was then bound
fast to the rock and spearcd NJ shot to
death with arrows, after which II fire
was built upon the bowlder and the
body burned.-St. Louis Globe. Demo-
crat.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26
SECRET ARMS IN THE EAST.
Oriental Weapons Concealed for Ready
Use by Both Sexes,


In llindostnn there is n choice of Sc.
crrt arms. The gupti, or sword-stick,
may be bought in every bazar, and i,
said to have been used in the days OF
Akhar tl5ij-l6O5D; but it is doubtful
whether tine phrase in the Ain-i-Akbari
of Ahul FAIL does not rather refer to
the Arab dagger with its deep sheath,
containing both blade and haft. If
the traveller prefer it. he may buy n
sword thin and flexible as the Toledo
coiled blades, to wind round his waist
in his cummcrbund. If he he II fakir,
the ornamental crutch which upholds
his arm while he elifies the faithful by
silent reflections upon the syllable en-
will contain Il Observation-Disclosures
lar blade for the confusion of the I'M
believer. Even lovely woman in the
harcm carries Il miniature katar, with
ll-shapcd grip, or Il diminutivc pesl-
kahz doublc-curvcd, single-cdgcd,
~aITaeious.
In N1sorc and ITydcrabad the
bich'hwu CScor6eQl-the double-curvcd
miscricorde of the cuSt~-is carried lhy
the lower classes hidden up the sleeve,
and is made right or left-handcd to suit
all tastes. 1t is q favorite and effectual
weapon of assassination, being driven
downward from behind, inside the col
lar bone, and is sometimes double
bladed and poisoned, the poison being
carried in n suitable hollow i. the hilt.
The double curve of the blade, derived
from that of a cows horn and resein-
bling that of a scorpions sting, rccurs
l., tIA 1-1n,s, ,-l nI.1 --l
throughout A~fghanistan. With Il va
ricty of this weapon Lieut.. Willis was
killed in the battle at Candahar.
The strangcst of secret arms is, per-
haps, the bagh nakh or tigcr-claw of
the MahrattaS, with its two rings for
the first and fourth fingers, and the
three To five curved steel claws, destined
to protrude from the closed hand be-
tween the fingers and to rip open or
l. mangle the victim. The hand half open
shows only w bright rings round the
fingers; the clcnched fist becomes the
armed paw of the human tiger. Mr..
Egcrton tells us how the Mahratta
leader Swat murdered his enemy A fzal
Khan, after inviting him to Il confer.
encc, in which each should come with
p"' dlt'i'ldHy bNIN' NlNuJl wore II
mail cap and coat under his turban and
cotton gown, had IL bich'hwa in his
right sleeve and a bagh nalIh on his
left hand, The Khan had only his
sword. and sent away his follower to
rcassurc Sivnji, who was of small stat.
ure and countcrfoitcd timidity ''In
the midst Of the customary embrace
Sivaji stuck the bngh nakh into the
bowels of AfZai Khan, who quickly
discngaged himself, clapped his hand
on his sword, cXclaiming 'Treachery
and murder!' but Sivaji instantly fol.
lowed up the blow with his dagger.
The Khan had drawn his sword and
made II cut at Sivaji, but the concealed
armor was proof against the blow.
The whole vas the work of n moment,
and Swat was wrestling the weapon
from the hand G: his victim before the
attendants could run toward them."-
Saturday Review.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

The reader Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is ut least ono dreaded
disease that sricn'e has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrl.
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrli
Cure is taken internally. acting directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces Of tho
system, thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting naturcin doing its work. Tic
propriCtOrs ave So much faith in its cura.
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any ease that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
Address, 4. }. CnENEY Il Co, Toledo, o.
sS"Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills, - cents.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

The little boy had come in with his
clothes torn, his hair full of dust and
his face bearing unmistakahlc mark,
of u severe conflict. "Oh. Willie,
Willic!' exclaimed his mother, ''vou
have disohcyed me again. How often
have | told You not to play with that
wicked Stapleford boy Mamma
said Willie, wiping the blood from his
nose. do | look MS if | had been play
ing with anyboayY'-Noguc.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

Three centuries ago a small-siacd
book vas held in contempt, and an
author was valued not by the quality
of his works so much rs by their size.
A French patron of letters of the time
of Louis NV. when he gave n dinner
to literary men, was accustomed to
place them according to the she of
folio volume taking precedence of him
who had only produced Il quurto, and
en- an
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

Three centuries ago a small-sized
book was held in contempt, and an
author was valued not by the quality
of his works so much as by their size.
A French patron of letters OF the time
of Louis XIV, hen he gave a dinner
to literary men, was accustomed TO
place them according to the size of
their books, he who had written a
folio volume taking precedence of him
who lad only produced a quarto. and
80 On.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26
Star of the South.

Go to Felasco for health, sea air and
comfort; where ships too deep for all
other Texas ports sail H. and out with
ease; where fruits ripen earlier and pay
better than ia California; where the
soil is a natural hot-bed. Fresh vegcta-
bles I'LL winter. Coolest day In three
years, 25 degrees above zero. Warmest
day, 02 degrees. Velasco offers the
best investments in the South. Write
the Commercial Club, Vclasco, Texas.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

LuoKING at it in q practical way a con-
genial soul is II hcdlc!lOw who will agree not
TO eat onions except when YOU do. -Atchison
Globe.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

Essential to the production of the most per-
feet and popular laxative remedy known,
have enabled the California Fig Syrup Co.
to achieved great success in the reputation
Of its remedy, Syrup Of Figs, as it is con
coded to be the universal laxative. For sale
by all druggists.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

PLFA'ANT. Wholesome. Speedy. FOR coughs
is HalC'S Honey of linrCnuini and Tar.
Pixies Tootlachc Drops Cure in one minute
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

A very unique and hGndsomcn irklc plrt'd
box for carrying postage stamps in tina vest
pocket will he mailed frr" upon receipt Of
eight cents for postage. Stamps accepted.
Address {. Is. RYAN, A. G. Il. ~, Z. q O.
R;y., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

HE-"And would you marry a poor poet ~
Shc-''I don't see how could marry u rich
one.''--Lifc.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

Ir isn't every one WHO can maze Il game
man quail.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

'HDors Flagson practice what he preach.
esq Great Caesar. No; he never gets
through rrrnching N-ChirNgO lMtCr O.Nal.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

No MAN who is wcddcd 90 himself ever
wants II divorce. Dallas News.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26
AISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS
Az

IL tho direct line through central
Missouri, Southwes orn Kansas
and the Indian territory to
Texas thence to deep water on
the Mexican Gulf.
The state republican. (Jefferson City, Mo.) 1871-1896, 1894-04-26

The gro aUx $50
known * Send for our Sa...
able Kind. We pI.
These RAPIDS EFnlGEhh
brand Rapids, Mica'
ant thins' d'-
mand for
go. itanf
and sae he
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
A Shower Of Salt In idaho.

fOCateliO tribune.
Last Friday was balmy spring day.
Late in the afternoon Il drizzling rain
blew up, carried on wind directly
from the south. It was OF peculiar
whiteness, and, after it had passed,
everyone who happened to be out in
it and who wore a dark suit OF clothes
or dark hat noticed that clothes and
hat were covered with tiny white
spots. Later it was noticed that
every window in town looking to the
south was also covered with white
spots. 1T has been raining mud"
said everybody who noticed the phe-
nomnenOn at first, but later some Of
the curious tried tasting the spots.
They had a distinctly salty flavor, and
analysis made later by druggists
proved that they were salt. The
question now IS where did the salt
come from? There can be but one
answer: From the Great Salt Lake,
nearly three hundred miles south, in
Utah. 1t must have been warn
day over the great dead sea when II
strong south wind swept over 1t,
catching up the salty vapor and sweep
ing 1t north to Idaho, and finally be-
spattering the clothes and windows Of
the good people Of Pocatello with the
salty spray.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
Chancery Court I'D Dist.
". r. HOUSTON, CHANCELLOR.

L.
In the county of Pearl River. on the first
Monday Of January and July ana continue
SIX days x,.m... Ia. ~,
,.e second Monday Of January and july ana
e"ntinue six days. In the Second District.
oUil an The third Monday OF January and July
and continue six days
In The county OF Hancock. on the fourth
Monday of January and July and continue
slydays
Nnnday OF February and August und con-
tinue six days.
In The county OF Jackson. on the second
Monday Of February and August and con-
tnue six days.
Monday uf June and December. SIX days.
In the county OF Jones, on the first Monday
otMarch aud september and continue six
days. .8N
Ii the county OF Jasper. on the second
Monday Of March and September and con-
tinue six days.
In the county OF Perry. held IN Augusta
March and September and continue six days
In the town OF, Hattieshurg. the Second dis
trlct. on the first Monday H June and DE-
cember and continue six days.
In the county Of smith. on the fourth Mon
day Of March and september, six days. j..
In the county q Greene. on Thursday ~
ter the second Monday Of April and OctO
ber and continue three days.
lnt the county Of COvihgtOn. on the fourth
Monday in April and October and continue
six days.
IN the county Of Newton. on the first Mon
day Of April and November and continue 81!
days.
In the county Of I.auderdale. on the frs
Monday Of May and November and continue
twenty four days.
In the county OF Clarke. on the thir'
Monday Of April and Novemberand continu
six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11

The editor Of the Chicago Post has
a good opinion Of his profession. He
says: bad or weak as II may be In
spots, the newspaper press has been,
and will continue to be, the chief in
strument Of Providence for the ad-
vancement Of the race" Obviously,
therefore, the best method Of "ad-
vancing the race" is to establish more
newspapers. But remembering the
propensity Of American papers to dab
BILE in scandals like the Breckenridge
case, many people are inclined to be-
lieve that public morals would gain
by the disappearance Of host Of the
stars that now adOrn the journalistic
ornament. Not more papers, but
cleaner and better papcrs is the chief
need OF American journalism.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
nuE COURTS.
1HE REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court-2nd Dist
n rrpRAL. JupoE.

sAMuEl II. TERRAL, Jup0E.
rI n NEVILLE. DISTRICT ATTORNEY
hNn@ 10. .oouty Of Laudrrdale, on the Grst st
vnadav "a lav Of January and July ahu commune
thirty aaSni a;,,,nty Of Noxubee. on the second
~ l,tas ias ~ February and August ana con-
tin'lt a els..st ,",nty Of Kemper. on the first Mon
ID Wy March and September ana continue
tEel,ss ,ss se,l sonnty Of Clarke on the third Mon
10 w W va,rh and September ana continue
Twelve days w.v,e IN the first Mon
~ " W. Anril lmu and October and continue SIX
days ., ~, ,;reenc. on the second
vnnday y, das Of April and October ana continue
slh aasa, ihs couuty of Pearl River, on the third
uunday \" n Of April and October ana commune
sA \, uIys w county OF Hancock. on the fourth
unadsy M Of April and October ana continue
Tt''uh ~ ,hs s comfy Of Harrison. on the second
un"dav y" ."J Of May and November and continue
'T.nl Y ths er county Of jackson. on the fourth
Monday an I Of May and November and continue
'T''h IN the county Of Marion. First District, on
,la ,hird Wonday Of June and December ana
.'.,,n,,e ,ns u, sIy dnys In the Second District,
on the second Monday OF June ana December
md continue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
"Sit Up Straight"
Patriotic Youths Department" in Blue and
GRAY for May

Patriotic Youths Department" in Blue and
Gray for May.
Nothing i, more abOminable In a
young person than the habit of stoop-
ing, and, except when caused by NAL
formation, or actual weakness, moth
ing is more inexcusable. A slouchy,
STOPPING habit OF carriage always sug-
gests laziness, and of stealth and dis
honesty. Carry your head erect, ex-
pand your chest, and throw back your
shoulders, or you will never possess
grace or a commanding presence.
The Creator made man upright"
Round shoulders and bow shaped
spines may be avoided by watchful-
ness during youth, and retained in
maturity without an effort.
If you bend over too much in your
studies get a lower seat. Saw the legs
off an old chair, and then sit down SO
that your chin will como just above
the table, make the hind legs little
shorter than the fore legs and then
read and write with your arms on the
table, and it will take out some Of the
crook from your back.
One mother, whose daughter was
getting the habit Of STOPPING, used to
have her lie fiat on her back, without
a pillow, for an hour each day, while
she read to her out OF some interesting
book. In little while she was
straight as need be, and a picture Of
health and strength.
In some countries the women carry
pals, tubs and heavy loads on their
heads--thls keeps them erect. Throw
ing back the arms is another means
of keeping straight. Remember, you
may add years to your life BY standing
up straight; and you may not only
have longer life, but q stronger,
broader, deeper, happier, and more
useful life, II you 70 about with head
erect, chest expanded, and lungs wei
developed, with rosy cheeks and fresl
complexion, than II you 20 about BEN
over, crampcd up, STOPPING, flat-chest
Lei, sallow nervous and miserable.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11

The managers of the Ashbury Grove
cap ground at Hamilton, Mass, have
decided to have the grounds closed on
Sundays this season and limit the
meetings to week days. This action
follows the action OF the conference
denOuncing Sunday camp meetings as
'picnics." 1t appears that exursion
trains on Sundays bring to the camp
ground a crowd of young people from
all the surrounding towns, most OF
them come for the fun of the thing,
and not few bring with them spir-
its, Which is not desirable at such
places. Last year vigorous attempt
was made to exclude this undesirable
element from the grounds, but the
attempt was so unsuccessful that 1t is
thought best to have the Sunday
meetings discontinued.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
TIVE cox,xc sAx.

pair of very chubby legs
Incased in scarlet hose;
A pair Of little stubby boots,
With rather doubtful toes;
A little kilt, little coat,
Cut as a mother can
And 10 before us stands in state
The futures "coning man."
His eyes, pcrchance, will read the stars
And search their unknown ways;
Perchance the human heart and soul
vii! open to their gaze;
Pcrchance their keen and flashing glance
Will be a nations's light
Those eyes that now are wistful bent
On some "big fellows" kite.
Those hands--those little, busy hands
So sticky, small and brown;
Those hands, whose only mission seems
To pull all order down
Who knows what hidden strength may bt
Concealed within their grasp7
Though now it's but tatiy stick
In sturdy hold they clasp.
All, blessings on those little hands,
Whose work is yet undone!
And blessings on those little feet,
Whose race is yet unrun!
And blessings on the little brain,
~ That has not learned to plan!
What e'er the future hold in store,
God bless the "coming mani"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
MISSISSIPPI, II,

OF such race in the future. May
they take up our life work Of loyalty
to our reunited country as we lay II
down, and crown IL with success wor-
thy OF their forefathers. What
higher praise can a man have than is
conveyed in the word, Confederate
Soldier ?" Palsied be the tongue that
would cast a slur upon his memory,
and rccreant is the son who does not
glory in such a sire.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
jones' eYsIssE uevss.
A Western Genius Solves a Problem Of Life
in the West.

In tno " est. sNNta
Harpers Weekly.
jackson Peters leaned back In his
chair and slowly blew cloud OF smoke
toward the ceiling. Jones'" he said,
II want to ask your opinion 10 regard
to the probability Of story that was
told me the other day.
swell Jackson ?" was the guarded
reply Of the cautious Jones.
sit struck me-" continued Peters,
"tbat man who had told as many
that is to say, a man who has told as
much Of what may call awe-inspir-
ing truth as you have, ought to be q
good judge Of the probability Of q
story. 1t was cyclone story which
l was going to ask you about"
"Most cyclone stories arc palpable
lies, Jackson"
"No doubt. The point is this: He
said he had seen straws driven
through inch boards by the forch OF
the wind"
"It never happened, Jackson. That
is stock lie told of every cyclone
that blows. Your friend imposed
upon your youth, my boy. He would
never have dared to have to tell such
a manifest and self-heralding lie to
Robinsin or Smith. l must admit,
though, that the force of the wind in
genuine cyclone is something con-
siderable. When l lived in Kansas,
in the 70'S, had considerable guam
tity Of poultry, but it was all blown
away in the first cyclone Of the season
except a black Spanish rooster. He
clung to grass root with his bill and
allowed his tailHtO crack and whip in
the wind like yacht pennant. He
rode out the gale, though most Of his
feathers were blown of. Subsequent
ly l found some Of them imbedded over
half an inch in my grindstOne."
eyes," returned Peters, II presume
my friend was trying to impose upon
my adolescence"
X think so, Jackson. l had c0Dsid-
able experience with cyclones that
summer in Kansas. But learned to
, handle myself SO that l did not MUD
them much. l soon saw the fallacy OF
depending on cyclone cellars and that
sort Of thing. The fundamental dif8-
Guilty with all such things is that you
try to hold yourself in one place. 1t
is as If Il ship in gale should tie up
to post (supposing mid ocean posts
for the time being instead of driving
before the tempest. The first cyclone
that summer l, of course, went down
cellar, like other folks. My house
was soon blown away. The next
thing l knew the cellar went too,
rolling over and over Ikea silk hat.
was soon spilled out. With infinite
labor crawled back in the teeth OF
the wind, intending to take refuge in
the hole the cellar had come out OF.
To my CONSERVATION l found that had
blown away also. then followed the
example OF the rooster, clung to root,
and allowed my legs to tlutter and
snap in the gale like weather signal
flag.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
Profitable Poultry.

The beginner in poultry breeding is
often puzzled as to which breed TO
choose. After several years OF expert
encc, we have concluded that there is
no best breed Of poultry. The man
who prefers LeghOrns will take more
care OF a flock Of this breed than he
would a flock Of mongrels or OF Ply
mouth Rocks, and they will be the
best breed for him. The man who
does not like fowls at all will be apt
to declare that they do not pay their
keep, and they will not simply because
they are not kept in a way that is
worth paying for. The Western Ru-
raj believes in the paying qualities Of
poultry, but has no favorite breed.
Good care makes poultry pay, and
this does not necessitate elaborate
buildings and costly bill of fare. A
warm house and plenty of feed in the
way Of grain and vegetables of any
kind and plenty Of oppor tunity for ex-
ercise will put any flock on Il paying
basis, even II it is one OF the old two.
pound kind of hens. With the same
kind Of care, however, the improved
breeds will pay in the hands of any
one, for they have been bred to pur-
pose and have the inherited capacity
to produce more eggs or lay on more
flesh from given amount Of food
than mongrels will, just as Jersey Of
Short-horn cows will give greater re.
turns than a native one will give. The
best specimens have been bred from
for series Of years, and highest pro
ductivencss has become characters
tic. Keep improved poultry by all
means, but If you do not, give what
you do keep good care