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ot," for he is funny, as all will remember who have read "Cof- fee and Repartee" and the sequel, ''The Idiot, which has just been published. Mir. Bangs himself is no exception as q solemn-loolling funny man, neither is Eugene Field, nor Henry c. Burner, nor Edgar Wilson Nye, nor Howard Fielding, nor Mark Twain, the inim- itable.
 They all look as if they had just lost their best friends. Only Max O'Ren sometimes looks funny, and he can't help it, on account of his nationality. As for funny Englishman, that would be paradox.
 It's quite the fashion nowadays to interview distinguished literary men, to ask them where they were born, and how they came to write, and how they do their writing and what they are going to write, and all about their private affairs of every descriptions; so the other day I fell to wondering why none of our funny men had ever been interviewed. Then 1 remembered that the man is not living who has been able to interview Mir. Eugene Field, and weird rumors are in circulation that this is because those who have tried to do so have faded mysterious1y out of existence. But I pluclScd mp courage to go and talk with Mr. Bangs, because I had heard he was about to publish a comic life of Napoleon, or rather the Harpers for him, and 1 am real glad l went, for I learned, or l rather unlearned, lot about funny men in general and Mr. Bangs in par ticular.
 One of his friends told me that Mir. Bangs lived in a three-story house in Yonlzers, and kindly drew q picture of it which give. But I know nothing about Yonllers, so I inquired around as to whether there was a Bangs win 1 ter residence in New York. 1 found that there was, and that it has thir teen stories, and several other people live in it besides; but that Is by the way.
 Mir. Bangs was at home, and so was "Jimmieboy.n Now l always have thought that Bangs was q bachelor and that 'Jimmieboy" was an invention, a peg on which to hang his supposititious fathers brilliant ideas-in other words, fake. Perish the thought! Jimmie boy" is rosa triplex," :" of the mascu- line gender There are three of hisn, although not all of the same age, and he is very apparent.
 Mr. Bangs got out one of his best cigars-distinguished authors always do that and besides Mir. Bangs knows that do not smoke cigars-and said hc didn't want to be interviewed. When l asked him his reasons for this ro= luctance, he leaned back, musing1y knocked the ashes from his cigar tthey always do this also) and said:
 T don't mind being interviewed when l have nothing to say, but when 1 do occasionally getan idea l hate the sight of an interviewer. 1 suppose this is due to a certain commercial instinct. do not wish to give my ideas to another, possibly-or it may be that experience with individual reporters has made me distrustful of the whole tribe, and, therefore, desirous of retiring from contact with the species. However, 1 am at your service, and if there is any thing 1 don't know I'll tell you all about it-only you must draw me out, !"
 "Well, NIT. Bangs, don't claim to be 8 species, only hardworl1ing writer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-03-24
ABOUT NAPOLEON.
John Kondrick Bangs on His
 Forthcoming Book.
MT. Bonaparte aEain-Intervicwing a Fun ny Man How NIT. Bangs Dropped Into Literature Relieve Him or Not
 As You Choose.
IcopyRreHr. Iso5.l

WONDER why
 funny men are ways so solemn looking = r e a l f u n Il y me Il, l mean, not the gl.inning idi o t s who think they are funny. That word "idiots S :" slipped in by mis t a k e, D n q doesn' t refer to Mr. John Ken drick Ban g S D ri a t e and patented " Idi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-03-24

before Mr Con''ling's death, when 1 requested him to give me .an authorized version of his side of the question for publication. In making the request. I inclosed him proposed magazine article on the prerogatives of the presi- dent, in which I had referred to some of the salient points of his controversy with Garfield, but which article had been retained in my keeping, owing to the tragedy which attended the latter's death. In response to my request, he sent me the following letter, which is so characteristic that I append it:
 NEW YORK, Aug 31, fs83
 MY DEAR SIR: During my absence in Wash ington professional errand your valued letter with inclosures came here. and take the earliest hour, late at night. to answer 1t
 Referring first to the article herewith re- turned as you request, have read 1t with care, interest, and. may add with admira- tion. It seems to me able and elevated One reason of this Is it's truth of argument and event But owing to the fatal result of the act of a mad brute you withheld and still with hold 1t Do not all the reasons for thls be- sides several more. apply to my entering the field of discussionY No one except myself could enter such field exposed to the cer- tainty of the charge of personality and grievance. If, apart from personal feelings there be any motive or importance in review, surely enough has now come to the knowledge of political students to enable any of them to deal, as your article in outline so well deals, with the clements of the case. But other posi- tive objections are in the way. There are, far from here, various documents which, were I to attempt statement, must be consulted and such of them it Is clearly right to use, should be introduced. All this requires time and consultation not now possible. am under professional engagements which demand con- stant attention and which have wcaned atten- ton from the matters in question much more completely than can myself well understand. To begin such an affair means to follow it up. For this have no time- and, however the fu- ture may modify the feeling, am now utterly averse to the trouble. Moreover the press as at present motived would generally take the male volent course. In short, having resisted many like requests, not always tempered with the considerate moderation of yours, l must still hold that the time has not come when the truth may be wisely spoken by me. Thanking you warmly for many kind and generous words and for the friendship which I know mingles with your suggestions
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1895-03-24
I am, sincerely yours,

Thus Mr. Conkling's story, armed with the grace and power which he could lend it, has never been told. But the facts as he related them to me are fresh in my recollection, and may prove of interest to those who followed that controversy with such mingled feelings Of admiration and regret.
 tsII.EEHr .i I9..-fcg-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
Letter from Mobile.

MOBILE, Ala, May 20, 1895.
Editor Dcmocrat-Star
have looked u long time through the col
uimns Of your paper to know when the great
$4,000 libel case would be tried, and to see
the verdict of the intelligent jury AS to the
amount of damage the plaintiff in the case
would get. suppose it has not yet come off.
News here is u scarce article, the continual
advancement in the prosperity Of our city is
no news now, but "A matter Of fact and occur
renee. The great craze here is the bicycle,
The News stated a few days ago that over
ST.. 900 had been invested in Mobile for Dykes.
and one can readily believe it when you see
the number used on our streets. | believe as
many ladies as men use them, and they do
spin along right mcrrily too. To see a drove
OF them humming along with fancy costumes
and bloomers is enhancing, II they are young
and lively, but To see old women with grey
hair and boomers is not so much to my taste.
That. however, is quite unimportant.
The political pot for next year is slightly
bubling too, only there has as yet been but
one official announcements, that OF John
Bragg, for the Office OF Sheriff. | believe Mr..
Bragg has run for Office before. tvoor three
times for Mayor and once at least for Sheriff,
and at every election I think he Is looked
for, for something, but as yet quite unsuc-
cessful and | do not think he will win now.
People tire OF constantly voting for u man
constantly defeated.
expect soon to pay you a visit, and have
"A long chat. X. X. X.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE UANDI-
p DATES

The State Board OF Education 10y
virtue Of authority conferred in Sec
ton 426g. Annotated Code of Missis-
sippi, has appointed Rev. d. O. Byers,
chairman, ID. ID. Cowan, Mrs. j. c.
Llurendme. as a committee to eX-
anime candidates for the Office OF SUI
p~ctmtendent Of Education Of Jack
son county. The examination will be
held ut Moss Point, beginning at 9
o'clock. a.. m. May oath and 18th.
Questions will be sent TO the chair
of the committee. The cxamina-
ton tn be conducted in every pattic-
ular according to the law and regula-
tinns for examining teachers The
committee should be very careful
when they come to certifying To the
good moral character of those who
pass. There should be no white
washing in this business. The man
must not only be worthy to be placed
in charge Of the educational interests
of the county for four years, but he
must be a man of executive ability to
perform properly the duties of the
office. And withal he must be a So
Der, TRUTHFUL and strictly HONEST
man. We trust the committee Will
perform its duties with fidelity.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
Primitive Bimetallism,

There is much dispute among those
debating the original policy Of the
government as to the standard that
was adopted by the United States in
the original coinage act Of 1892. The
words of the act themselves
would seem TO settle it, when it says /:
THAT there shall be from time to
time struck and coined at said minis
coins of gold silver and copper of the
following denominations, value and
description namely: Eagles, each to
to be of the value of $40 or units and
to contain 247 grains and four-eights
of 4 grain Of pure, or go grains Of
standard gold. Half-cagles, each of
the value Of So and to contain l23
grains and siX-eights of a grain of
pure, or l3o grains of standard gold.
Quarter eagles. each to be Of the val
ne Of 80. Dollars. or units. each to
be of the value of a Spanish millcd
dollar, as the same is now current,
and to contain 81 grains and four
sixteenths part of IA grain of pure or
4l6 grains Of standard silver"
This is bimetalism, pure and sim
pie. The dollar is made the unit Of
value, and gold and silver coins of
parity in value, are provided for the
making Of payments. 1t does not re-
qulrc any very great amount Of
shrcwness to see what was meant at
that time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
THE INCOME TAX UN00NSTITU-
TI0NAL.

After a second hearing before the
United States Supreme Court, the III
come tax law, which has been given
so much public attention since the
beginning of the Fifty-third Congress,
was finally declared to be invalid ana
unconstitutional Monday last by a
divided court, five to four, as follows
Chief Justice Fuller aud justices
Field. Gray. Brewer and ShiraS de-
cllrlng against the law and justices
Harlan. Brown, Jackson and White in
its favor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The citizens of Biloxi entertained
the Mississippi Press Association in
royal style last week. The editors
visit to Biloxi will ever be a green
SPOT in their memory. The excursion
to Ship Island, carriage drives along
the shell roads, banquets, the ball,
fireworks, reception Of the lroquols
Club and the open-hearted treatment
of the citizens generally was the
grandest thing ever enjoyed by the
brethren Of the State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
State News Boiled Down.
Too much rain at New Albany.


Too much rain at New Albany
Meridian has had a few cases OF smaii
pox.
The Natehc1 Drug Co. has been char
tered
Crops are Just now III a promising con
dltlon.
0xford will soon enter upon It's season
oil s"ietS'
Northern settlers are still coming INTO
'"e ''"'e'
A W. {. /. L. has been ors"hlzed III
Magnolia.
The new ice factory at "a'er 'a'iey Is
ia operation.
Tie iruit crop ut Woodyille will be
very large.
Candidates day at Greenwood was a
grand success.
A series of bicycle races will take place
at Vicksburg Jul, 4.
The Arst,s saws raifles are becoming a
nuisance in Amory.
Grenada has n new hotel on the site of
the one burned last year.
Koseiuskoaus are to erect another com
,,.ss If cost of s25 600.
~, C,a., - ,,;s ct,to vii,
,,.t IN Co,nmlus ON ,July 7.
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..w.-na.,,a ..;,n ,oo uonh.rs
m. vr.,.,..u .,ao. u,,,,,r o. COLL
e,,e,. ooo ,,.r. ho,l i,
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VII.
'"'''">"" ''"' ""'A oS"'n" C"e'
.
Holo" i'o"c'l' " i'se''-o'" '''"'''"'''
Ao"'n' ""s N"i i"s' WYNN " ""'P'"
vi VI d '"""'"s "0's"''''"
krmper county was visited by IA severe
WV" " ""' WI u o"' ''
ohe "'"n N'''o" W ''7n'n'"s'
Belhaven Female College, recently de-
stroy"d by lire. will be rebuilt at Il cost
Of So,40s. Work will begin at once.
The Jackson News says it has entered
upon the blind tiger war to stay, aud Il
going to fight them to the bitter end.
A majority of the leading mercantil,
firms of jackson have agreed to clos,
their stores at 6 p. M. from May ID to Sep
tciIoci l.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
N'cis .ldVerSiSesSs eats.
Card Of Thanks.
HALL OF SCRANTON LODGE


No. 40, |. y. o.. L.
At a regular meeting of the above
Lodge the undersigned were appointed Il
committee to draft suitable resolutions OF
thanks, and they therefore offered thu
following which was unanimously adopt
ed:
Resolred, That the thanks of This Lodge
are due ind are hereby rendered to the
Moss Point Lodge No. III, ], o. O. F;io
Capt. G.. II. Howe of the NJ. =. & p. X.
r.; to the officers and crews Of the tugs
Native, Fox, Leo and Eva, schooner
Franklin and barges, and to the citizens
of Moss Point, ~Pascagoula aud Scranton
for their aid and kindness in helping us
to entertain the Grand Lodge |. O. o. +,
II. $. RoURKE,
J M. PELHAM,
+. d. BECHr,
Committee.
Scranton, May "a, 1895. Alt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
TIID y.

Mr.. Ellis Overstrcet, of Moss Point,
announced in the DEM0CRAT-STAR as
Il candidate for Justice of the Peace,
by his request is withdrawn, as he in
forms us that he Is disqualified under
section III Of the Constitution which
says plainly that a person who offers
for Justice of the Peace shall reside
two years in the district next pre-
ceeding his election.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

sam Small, who has been managing
editor OF the Norfolk, Va, Pilot since
us inception last October. announces
mat ne retires from the paper and
politics to attend TO his law practice.
line Pilot has libel suits on hand ag-
sregatlng $4,000 As. a result Of his
management.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
The State Of Mississippi,

The State OF Mississippi,
10 Mollie Mcleod
You are hereby commanded to, anps
before .hc Chanccry Court OF JaeAS
county, IN said Stntc. ON the
Second Monday, the l2tf. Day
ANgsst, A. D, 1895,
to defend the suit Of Calvin Mcleod,
sa,d conrt. wherein YOU nrc defenda"s
1hh 18th day OF May, 1875
r.. H. LEWIS, Clc'A|
My n, 'iRoss r.. W
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
The following are the exports from
the port of Pascagoula, Miss, for the
mast two weeks

If the Railroad Commissioners would
enforce the law defining its duties
the peoplcof the State would be ben
Gifted, and be satisfied that the Office
was an important one for the State.
But the present board has done but
little toward executing that law. 1t
is to be hoped that the next Commits
sion will do ITS duty without fear, ia
vOr or affection.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
NORMALS.

COLORED
Tugaloo, A. S. Hill, director, June
3: Grecnville, Supt. A. S. Archer,
June West Point, ]. NJ. Carter.
director, July /; Sardis, N. W. Lea,
director, June Il.
Read what State Superintendent
Preston says:
Among aspiring teachers there is Il
widespread feeling that some pr0vis-
ion should be made for permanent
systematic study Of branches beyond
the public curriculum.
Four courses are offered this year,
and the design Is to add other courses
from year to year. There ought to be
100 teachers in Mississippi who Will
take one or more Of three courses TINS
year. The professors have agreed on
a fee of $500 for each course. ms
small fee places the instruction
within reach Of all. Any teacher VINO.
wants the course will appreciate the
dcsirability Of comparatively small
classes. The fee will regulate this.
For the additional cost Of $40 IA
teacher can take two of these courses
and in addition have the advantage
of whatever work he may choose in
the Elementary Section. Compare
this with the cost of going to the Uni
yersity of Chicago or Virginia.
Examinations will be held at the
close Of these courses, and those VINO
pass will be credited with the sub
jects on application for professional
State license.
Let me urge teachers to step up on
this higher plane. Decide at once
which Of the courses you will take
and write to the professor for par
ticulars. j. Il. PRESTON,
The Mississippi Press Association
at its 30th annual convention at
Biloxi, Wednesday, May 10, 1888,
among the important business which
affects the Press of the State, passed
a resolution declaring it to be the
sense Of the Convention that every
class Of printing, binding, blank work,
etc. should be done within the state,
and the following committee was APP
pointed to 90 before the next Legisla-
turc and impress this idea upon that
body. The committee is as follows
STATE AT LARGER. Ii Henry,
Chairman. Clari0n-Ledger: William
GrOOmc, Commercial-Hcrald.
lst District-Wm. Ward, S~tarkvillc
Times.
2nd District-H. Il. BlakeSlee, New
Albany Gazette.
3rd District. Pink Smith, Green
vile Democrat.
4th Districts. b. Brown, Water
Valley Progress.
9Th District-W. +. Gray, Meridian
News.
9Th District-P. X. Mayors, Pasca,
goula Democrat-Star.
It'll DISTRICTS. ID. Harper, Halle
hurst Courier.
The following are the exports from
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

That well known citizen and clever
fellow Mr.. James Howell, Sr., is an
nounced in the DEMoCRAT-STAR to-
day as a candidate for member Of the
Board of Supervisors, Beat No. |. He
would make an excellent member.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

We notice that our old friend and
former townsman, Hon. Il. M. Evans,
is il candidate for representative from
jackson comfy. Mr., Evans is a
bright lawyer, a christian gentleman,
and IN every way worthy and well
qualified to represent his county with
credit to himself and satisfaction to
his constituents.
[Poplarville Free South.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
THIS PAPER Is ALL HOME PRINT.
CALL FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY coz.
VENTI0N.

By authority vested in me by the members
of the Judicial District Executive Committee
of the Democratic party of the Second judi
cisl District. | hereby call a Convention, to be
held at Meridian, Miss, on
Tuesday. the llth Day Of July, lS9o,
for the purpose of nominating a candidate OF
the Democratic party for District ATTORNEY OF
said District, aud | hereby designate Saturday
The 2gth day of June, 1895, as the time for
the counties to select delegates to said conven-
ton. in such manner as they may deem best.
T. II. LEWIS,
Chm. Dem. Elk. Com. Cd Judicial Dist.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24
Port Of PdSGdQ0uId.
IN
@~--1z5zzkzxS

OFFICE DEMoCRAT-STAR,l
Scranton, Miss, May "a, 1891
Report for week ending May %, 1875.
ENTERED.
May 20. Nor. bk. Drummer, l274 tons, j. p.
Andersen, from Amsterdam, Holland.
Portuguese blk. Venus, G5l tons, Pinto,
from Lisbon, Portugal.
May q. Nor. Blk. Gumo, S9l tons, Lando, from
st. Paul de Leando, Africa.
Nav %. Am. schr. Edwin A. Gaskill, 1888
tons, Smith, from Caibarlen.
CLEARED.
There hiss been no tlearances since last
report.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Pale, thin, bloodless people should
use DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine. 1t is the
greatest remedy in the world for
making the weak strong. Sold by
Scranton Phlrmacy, Scranton, and J.
W. Stewart, Mess PUiat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Many Of us editors got sick last
week at Biloxi, caused no doubt from
the good feed spread before us. Rural
editors, you know, don't get a square
meal every day. Soft shell crabs,
fish, oysters and other rich food was
TOO much for us.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Itseems TO US that the Railroad Com
missioners should he selected by the
delegates of their respective districts.
Let the delegates meet and select the
candidate Of their choice and report
same to the State Convention for rati-
tication.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

"Say, Col. what is the difference
between the devil of the DEMOCRAT
STAR and that other devil that is
supposed to have horns and preside
over shcol?'
Give 1t up. We never deal in
cOnundrums."
"Wcll, p. X. owns one, and That
other. one Owns the entire country,
Except the ladieS.) Score one for
Eagles Nest"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The treasurer of the Mississippi
Press Association was the only old
officer reelected for the year 1880. lie
has been reelected by acclamation for
four years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

We believe the Democracy OF Jack
son county Is by u large majority In
favor Of Gov. John NJ. Stone for the
United States Senate.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

About s. 10000 has been raised for
the erection of Il monument to Jeter-
son Davis.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

A sound money league has been or
ganized IN Jackson with 1874 members
embracing the best citizens of the
n1arp.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Marion county Populists have put
out Il full county ticket, n. G. Hat
horn has been nominated for the Leg
islaturc.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The Washington papers are propoS-
ing this platform: For President
Don NJ. Dickinson for Nlcc-PreSl-
dent. Admiral Meade. Platform,
Give England hell
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

One brother editor had his wife,
baby and mothcr-in-law with him at
the Press Convention last week at
Biloxi. We regret that our mother
in-law failed to accompany Us.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The editors attending the Press
Convention were pollcd the other day
on the financial question with the fol-
nwlnp result 50 for free silver and
I6 for sound money.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Since the income tax has been an
nulled the Mississippi editors are
happy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

Miss Winnie Davis, the daughter
of the Conredcracy is at the Veterans
re. union this week. The boys in
gray greeted Miss Winnie with shouts
az i,y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The Confederate Veterans are hay
ing a grand and glorious time at
Houston, Texas, this week. We are
indeed sorry that we could not be with
the boys in gray again, but circum-
stances over which we had no control
pre- vented.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

The Florida Legislature has passed
a bill placing the care OF animals al
fccted with rabies in the hands of the
State Board of Health. There has
been a great deal Of rabies in that
State lately.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-05-24

All good Democrats will abide the
action of the State Convention.