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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21
A New Railroad.

Houston, May 1S.-Maj. III. L. Under
wood, of Birmingham, Ala, is here in
the interest of the proposed Nashville ~
Mississippi Delta Railroad. An enthu-
siastic meeting of citizens was held to-
day, and, after few hours canvass for
subscription, SO, 900 was raised in this
town. Committees have been appointed
to solicit further subscriptions in this
(Chickasaw) county, and like commit
tees are at work in Calhoun and Grenada
counties. Maj. Underwood proposes to
complete this line from Okolona to
Birmingham, a distance of 76 miles,
provided 10000 acres Of land are do
mated.
This amount will be fully realized in
few days, when he promises to move
the fall crop. This is an important line
of railroad, traversing as it does the
finest hardwood timber region in the
South. Houston, with its already num-
erous advantages. is destined to become
one Of the prominent towns of Missis-
sippi. Nestled among the hills and
pines, it's balmy breezes and clear spark
ling waters which cause the ruddy glow
of health to be depicted on the faces of
each of its inhabitants, possessing one
of the largest boarding schools in the
South, and situated in the center of the
richest farming belt in Mississippi, it
will be pleasant, indeed, to find resi-
dence among her good people.
This line of railroad was graded Is
wears ago, and while numerous attempts
have been made to revive the enterprise
nothing has fully materialized. The
citizens are fully alive to their interest
in this matter, and the road will be built.
Chancery and Circuit Clerks Separated.
Heretofore in many of the smaller
counties the Offices of circuit and chan
cery clerks have been held by the same
person. Under the present law this can
not be done, under a decision by the
attorney-general, unless the boards of
supervisors make an order consolidating
the two Offices. In several of the coun-
ties the board has failed or refused to
do this, and candidates have accord
ingly announced for each OF the Offices
Death OF Minister.
Rev. w. N. jenkins, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Gloster, died
last week of typhoid pneumonia, after
a short illness. He was universally
loved and respected by all who knew
him, and his death cast a gloom over
the entire community.
Little Girl Killed.
A shocking accident occurred last
week at the residence Of Prof. w. H.
Hartwell, of Water Valley. While
handling pistol which had been left
where the children could get hold of it.
and which was in the hands of Archie
Crockette, q little boy of Oxford, it was
accidentally discharged, the ball pass.
ing through the arm and into. the stom-
ach of the little daughter Of Mr.. G. p.
Curtis, infiicting wound from which
she died the next day. The little girl
was about years OF age, and one OF the
brightest children in the city.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21

Ella, the s-year-old daughter Of Mrs.
Mary Scott. was burned to death at
Chattanooga. Tenn. The child Was
reading before FIRE, and her clothing
caught.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21

The residence of Mrs Horace Hall.
in Houston. Tex, was destroyed by
fire, with all its contents. There were
several lodgers and none saved any.
thing. Judge T. p. Hill had to escape
by sliding down post Loss. elo. 900;
no Insurance..
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21
vosr POPULAR ROUTE BEwTERN
NORTH AND SOUTH

prlman Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars on All
trains through without change.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21

Rev. w. N. Jenkins, pastor Of the
Presbyterian Church at Gloster. died
last week of typhoid pneumonia, after
short illness. He was universally
loved and respected by all who knew
him, and his death cast gloom over
the entire community.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21

A transfer of jailers was made at
Memphis, Tenn, a few days ago, and
the new turnkey concluded to search
everyone. John Lang, counterfeiter.
was ordered by the suspicious jailer to
take of his undershirt, and when the
garment was examined four iron saws
were found sewed in its tail. -.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1895-05-21

,,so all connections made at Chicago with all
Ai'O gnIet and Dining Car lines to the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
rHE CUBAN RnBELs.
Senator Morgan Says They Will Re
ceive Aid from this Country.
man'ds

Senator Morgan Says They Will Re-
celve Aid from this Country.
washington, March Ex-senator Nor
gan, of Alabama, chairman of the SEN
ate foreign affairs committee, has re.
manned In Washington since the ad,
journment of congress and takes an
interest In the existing foreign comphs
cations. II do not know what is be-
ing DONE" he said to reporter, fur
ther than what is said in the papers
from time to time. l am, of course,
interested In THE situation in Cuba.
II the revolutfonists are able to hold
out for year they will be able to Sc
cure material assistance from persons
in this country, not only in the way
Of money, but in spite of all efforts to
prevent it, there are many men here
that are ready to 30 into war for Cuba
or any other war, and there win be no
way Of keeping them out OF 1t II the
men who are leading the revolt show
that they command any strength at
home. It is only a question OF time
when Cuba will throw off the Spanish
yoke, It may not be with this reyo-
luton, but 1t will come from some fu,
ture revolution"
You are for purchasing Cuba?' was
asked.
II have always been Cuban annex.
ationist," replied Morgan. II am for
purchasing the island or any other
method of acquiring 1t from Spain. II
is an important island for the United
States"
He expressed the opinion that Cuba
might be annexed and said 1t was a
great mistake that San Domingo was
not purchased when we had the oppor.
tunity. No such chance, he added,
should be neglected in the future when
we are offered islands In the ocean
over which we could exercise control
and which would properly be "a part
Of the American continental system
and were necessary to the protection
OF our coast commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
Ii HUNG CHANG.
The First Time He Has Ever Stepped
on Foreign Soil.

Washington, March 19.-Li Hung
Changs arrival in Japan is regarded
in official circles as one of the mos
significant events of recent days. II
is the first time in his life that thu
venerable statesman of China has sci
foot outside of Chinese SOIL At his
advanced age he now Journeys to Chi
mas traditional foe, to offer enormous
concessions as means of securing
peace.
1t can be stated positively and author
itatively that the terms of peace arr
already understood and all that re-
mains is arranging the details within
certain specified limits. The genera
terms have been brought about by th'
efforts of United States Ministers Den
by in China and Dun in Toxic. The
general terms of Ii Hung Chiang's au
thorlty are to cede territory, pay casf
indemnity, grant the independence Of
Corea, and arrange a new treaty re
lation with Japan by which japanese
extra territorial Jurisdiction in China
will be maintained. So great is ths
Japanese confidence dn las ability u
see that China carries out the agree
mont that his promise of settlement
will probably pave the way 10 speedy
cessation of hostilities.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
THE RACE PROBLEM.
WIN Be Settled by Emigration to Lii
IBERIA.

Savannah, Ca, March 19.-This after
noon the Danish steamer Horsa, with
1877 negro emigrants, steamed down the
river on her long journey to Liberia.
Thousands of negroes cheered the emil
grants. who sent back cheers, while
their leader waved a large American
flag. They expended several thousand
dollars here for agricultural imple-
ments, household goods, etc, and are
thoroughly equipped for their new life.
Many of them have considerable mon
ey. They are given land by the Libe-
rian government. Some of them have
been singing songs Of praise and pray
ing on the wharf while waiting for the
steamer to complete It's cargo.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

San Francisco, March 19.-Arrdved-
Schooner Webfoot, from Gray's HarhOr.
Cleared-Queen, for Astoria and Port
land.
Departed-Sam Benito, for Tacoma;
Arago, for Coos Bay; bark McNear
for Nanaimo; bark Lydia, whaling;
schooner Halcyon, for Port Townsend;
schooner Lyman ID. Forster, for Port
Blakeley; Homer. for Yaquina Bay;
Del Monte, for Gray's Harbor; Alice
Blanchard, for Astoria and Portland;
schooner Western Home, for Coos Bay
Fretghts and charters-American
ship ]. B. Brown, now at San Diego,
coal from Nanaimo to Sam Francisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
CLOUDS GROWING HEAVY.
Central American States Being Hemm
ed in by fWarships.

Washington, March 19.-It ds felt II
diplomatic circles here that the signs
are certainly omlnous Of approaching
trouble In the south with British war
ships bound for Nicaragua to collec
indemnity under duress; with a French
war vessel bound for La Guayara, Ven
ezuela to take the expelled French min
ister aboard, leaving a wide breach OF
diplomatic relations, and with othea
European nations threatening to fol
low Gueat Britains example in CO
ercing the small Central and South
American republics In the payment of
debts and indemnities.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20

Seattle, March 19.-The simultaneous
appearance In this city of E. M. Debs.
president of the american Railway
Union, and John M, Egen, manager
for the General Managers Association
which conducted the great railroad
strike last summer has resulted in
their becoming involved in a wordy
war. Egan said of Debs; II pity the
poor devils who go and spend so cents
to hear him. The only advice they will
get is to organize and strike again,
and the last great tie up for which
Debs was responsible plainly shows
what success he made of it. The Amer.
lean Railway Union will never flourish
again, and the only men who now-a'
days talk of having another strike are
those who figured in the last one, losl
their positions, and are now anxious
that another shall occur in order that
they will be able ito secure the position
OF those who would be foolish enough
to go out. Debs has drawn a nice big
salary and is now travelling about tn,
country at the expense of the work
ing men,"
After reading this interview Debs ad.
dressed a mass meeting this morninf
at which he said:
Mr.. Egan does not like me because
he could not corrupt me, and he has
no use for any man he cannot corrupt
l could ave been in financial clover
today If had cared to become a traitor
to the interests of the laboring men
and the American Railway Union.
could have had life pass over all the
railroads in this country. 1 will agree
to give thousand dollars TO any char.
liable Organization in the land If he
will meet me on the public platform
and discuss the history and causes OF
the late strike, both to speak from
records"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
MARKET REPORT.

San Francisco, March 19.-No. ship
ping wheat, Sc IA cents, with 81 IL as
a full figure for choice offerings. MAIL
ing grades are less Arm at a range Of
9OQ95.
Liverpool, March 1S,-Wheat-Spot,
steady; demand poor; No. red winter,
Is 1Od No. spring,
As 1Od; No. 2 red spring, 5s IL d; No.
/ hard Manitoba, 5s 1-2 d; No. Cali
fornia, 5s IL d.
Hops, dull; Pacific Coast, f2 los.
New York, March 19.-Hops, dull.
Portland, March Enthusiastically
SOQS1 1-2 per Genital; Walla Walla, 45Q
As IL per bushel
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
THE MOTION DENIED.
Murderer Trson, of Denver, Is To Hang
in April.

Denver, March 19.-Judge Butler to-
day denied the motion to discharg,
Henry Tyson, sentenced to be hanged
the second week in April. Tyson In
1888 killed Chas. Sumner, who had elop-
ed with Tyson's wife. Tyson was found
guilty and sentenced to be hanged. He
became deranged and the sentence was
suspended. For three years Tyson lay
in a dark dungeon. losing his senses
OF sight and hearing and power oi
motion. Recently, under proper treat
ment his lost senses have been restored
anr jury has declared him sane. The
case will probably be taken TO the
United States supreme court.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
THE PRETENDED CHRIST.
He Wrecked a Chicago Mans Hon
by TaZing His Family.

Chicago, March 19.-George Coudrey
the Chicago stencil and die manufact
urer who is suing Geo. Jacob Schwein.
furth for $4,000 asserted today that
he had been urged by many prominent
church people, clergymen and laymen
20 kill the pretended Christ. Coudrey's
case against Schweinfurth Is for break
ing up the Coudrey family, and was set
for trial today, but the defense agar
secured a continuance.
Some of the most prominent minis
tiers IN Chicago" he said, have told
me that the killing Of that man would
ne a christian duty. Only the teach.
ings and advice OF Dwight L. Moody
have prevented my following such
counsel. Scbweinfurth has broken ur
my home and taken my family away
from me and 1t is becoming only toe
apparent that cannot get redress
through legal channels"
Coudrey's wife and five children are
now living at Rockford Heaven" and
have resisted all efforts to secure thelI
return, being unduly influenced. Cou.
drey claims, by Schweinfurth.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
KNOW NOTHING OF IT.

Washington. March 19.--Nothing
known here OF the reported action OF
the Spanish ship Infanta Isabella OF
Arcade firing on American vessels
There is good ground, however, for be-
lleving that a ship sailing from savan
nah with Cuban arms aboard will fur.
nish an actual case of detention If sht
is overhhuled. Careful investigation
is proceeding as to cargo shipped by tn,
Allianca at Colon, allegations that
arms were taken aboard under covel
of darkness having been made.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
MAR1E WANTS SEPARATION

san Francisco. March 1s.--Marie Bur
roughs. during her engagement here a.
leading lady in the company playing
"The ProAigate." and Judah" quietly
made application in the superior court
for legal separation from her husband,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS

Washington, March ia statement
prepared by the Commissioners OF inter
nal revenue shows the receipts during
the eight months Of tn epresent fiscal
year to have been slOO,CS2,466, an in
crease of s5,1sO622. During the month
Of February, 1895, there was an aggre-
gate decrease in receipts compared with
February 1894, Of s1.7O1, AS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
NpGRoEs GOING no MEXICO

Washington, March 19.-Secretary Of
State Gresham has been advised BY
the diplomatic representatives of tn,
United States at the City OF Mexico
that between 700 and 800 negro fam
lilies have recently arrived from tn,
United States at Ilanhuanilo Durango
Mexico. as colonlsts under federal con
cession.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
ppNpY.oRR MARR1AGE.

Evansville, Ind, March l9.-chas.
Denby Jr. and Miss Martha Orr were
married here tonight. DENLY is a son
Of United States Minister Charles Dem
by, and is United States secretary ol
the legation at Peluing, China The
couple will go to Peklng at once tc
reside.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
SAN FRANCISCO RACES.

San Francisco, March l9.-slx fur
longs-Footrunner lI4
Five furlongs- -Cabler, 1:O2 "a.
isx furlongs-Wheel Of Fortune. 114
Five furlongs-Vfgor. 1:O2.
Mile and half steeplechase-Relam.
pago, 3:24 IL.
Seven furlongs-w whitestone. 1927.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
A Strike Probable From Astoria
to San Diego.
TIE REVOLUTION N CUBA.
Senator Morgan Thinks the Spanish
Yoke Will be Thrown Off
Sooner or Later.
Associated Press.

San Francisco, March 19-The Sail
ors' Union has declared war against
the ship owners, and the probable re-
suit will be a strike among the sea-
men from Portland to San Diego. For
the past two years the coast seamen
have received s25 month, but an in
crease of $40 is demanded. Shipowners
have so far refused to accede to the de-
mands
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
NOT CONFIRMED.

Washington, March 19,--No conhrma-
tion or denial can be obtained Of the
report that Secretary Of State Gresham
has intamated TO the Hawaiian govern
ment that Minister Thurston is persona
non grata.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 20 1895.

Louis Frederick Mason. The com
plaInt simply charged neglect and inf
deity. A strange feature is that Mr.
son and his wife are members of the
same company and appear on the stage
together nightly.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
WILL BE cRnMATED.

Tacoma, March 10.--The body OF the
late ex-Lieutenant Governor Laughton
will be taken to Sen Francisco and
cremated in accordance with the ex.
pressed wish OF the deceased.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-03-20
rERRIBDB BOILER EXPLOSION.

Fort Worth. Tex. March lS.--The ex.
uiosion Of new mill boiler near Eight
Mile Creek. South OF Carthage, is re
ported 10 have killed six persons and
MANNED many more
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-21
Eating and Drinking to the Dead.

A strange custom in the Valois,
Switzerland, is to make a cheese when
a child is born. which is left untouched
during his lifetime, and is often cut
into the first time at his funeral feast.
A rich man stores up wine as well as
cheese for his own funeral, and when
the event takes place goblet of this
"dead wine," as it is called, is placed
on the coffin. the mourners approach,
take the goblet it their hands, touch
the coffin with in, and drink the con-
tents to future meeting with tn cir
departed friend.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-21
Gen. Grants Self-Control.

The wife of gallant soldier who was
famous for his intrepidity and GOODNESS
In battle undertook to rally him In a
company of friends upon his nervous
ness ana eXcitability at home. She de-
clared that she had seen him jump out
or MS chair when a mouse ran across
the floor. and that his face had turned
white and his hands had trembled
when one of the dogs had upset the fire
irons in the parlor
"A man may be courageous, said the
general. without having tough and
hardened nerves. When l was heading
charge upon the enemy's works or
standing In the open field a mark for
sharpshooters did not know the mean
Ing of fear, but the sudden cry of
! night bird in the woods would set me
trembling from head to foot. A battle.
with its continuous cannonading and
carnage never affected me, but l lost
color and turned cold whenever any
thing unexpected happened"
This was form of nervous excita-
bility from which Gen. Grant was sin
gularly free, One of the war time pho
tographers recently related an incident
which illustrated his extraordinary
| GOODNESS
1t occurred soon after the generals
arrival in Washington from the west
to take command of the army of the
Potomac. Secretary Stanton accompan-
led him to a well-known gallery where
his photograph was to be taken. The
general dropped into IA seat between the
skylight before the camera which the
photographer was adjusting.
| Suddenly there was n tremendous
| ~ IL. 4. l.1 f.atI
around the general. A boy who had
been sent to the roof to pull off the tar
paulin cover In order to let in stronger
| light had fallen through the skylight
to his waist, and had smashed the
| heavy plate glass.
Gen. Grant neither filnched nor moved
muscle. He glanced up at the sky
light where the struggling boys legs
were dangling above him, but he Meth
er spoke nor left his seat. There was
slight drawing up of the nostrils. and
that was ALL the veteran photographer
takes pains to explain.
| Secretary Stanton, who was a nery-
Gus man and easily disturbed. turned
pale and drew the operator into the
| dark room.
| Don't let this get out In the news
papersv' he exclaimed. 1T would look
| like a design to kill the general"
The great, silent soldier smiled grimly
at the secretary's excitement and walt
ed patiently for the operator to go on
with his work.
| 1t was a trivial Insignificant incident
in comparison with the stirring battle
scenes from which he had come In the
west or with the eXhausting campaigns
which he was to direct in Virginia, but
1t disclosed his characteristic quality
of invincible self-contcol.
! 1t was the great war secretary's first
real introduction to the impressive man
OF iron, who seemed TO be without
/ nerves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-21
; ~ -

such a long time now been legltimately
woman's work and she has had so many
years training in it's needs that there
is no need for especial marveling at her
fitness for it. Among the reforms the
lady editors would like to see are many
most excellent ones, to wit: Light
turned into the dark places, literally
and metaphorically." The end Of the
aerial free coal delivery" "Esthetic
lamp posts" THE wOman's organ that
will not hint that man is an inferior be-
ing" Street cleaning that cleans"
profitable work for all that need it."
More religion and less theology" In
short, these dear, ambitious women are
calling for the millennium. Whether II
will come on demand is the doubtful
point. All of their improvements are
such as would hasten it, however. in
that city or any other. And / can't help
hoping it will get as far as the "esthetic
lamp posts" in my day. for 1 should die
happier for knowing what sort of a
lamp post is an "esthetic one. '-Chicago
Times.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-03-21
The Struggle with English.

A writer in the London Truth says,
"In Italy no question can arise as to
the spelling of word, and children
learn to read and write in a few
months, while with us many are often
unable to spell after devoting to the
subject long years of labor and tears,
which might have sufficed for the
acquisition Of really useful informa-
ton. For this reason, when meet a
grown-up Englishman who cannot
spell correctly am always prejudiced
in his favor. 1t may be, of course,
that he is fool, or mere Ounce, but
the chances are that in his reading
he has given his attention to some.
thing better than the conventional
mode Of selecting and arranging the
letters