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Evening journal., 1897-03-22
oUTWITTlNa AN EDITOR.
An Exciting Political scheme In which
McCulIagh Figured.

An Exciting Political scheme In which
McCulIagh Figured.
When David r. Francis was a candi-
date for governor Of Missouri, bis
friends succeeded in using The Globe
Democrat 70 further his chances Of elec-
tion. Editor McCullagh had turned on
"Our Dave, as Mr.. Francis is known
in St. Louis with his short paragraphs
with telling effect, and Francis friends
got together and concocted a scheme to
offset the editorial work Of the paper.
They wrote out a display advertisement,
and at a late hour Of the Saturday
morning Immediately preceding the
election Of 1883 took it to the counting
rccm of The Globe Democrat. The clerk
on duty gave the copy casual looking
over and without a word accepted il.
1t occupied a full page, and at length
and in glowing terms set forth the
great business capacity and eminent
qualifications of Mr.. Francis to occupy
the gubernatorial chair of Missouri.
That advertisement caused the big
gest row ever witnessed in a newspaper
office in ST. Louis. When Editor Nc
Cullagh found what had been done, he
ragged and stormed for a week The fast
mail had distributed the paper all over
Missouri before MoCullagh had his at
tention called to it. He left his quarters
at the Southern hotel ON a trot Reach
ing the corner of Fourth and Pine
streets, he found the streets and the
office Of The Globe-Democrat iammed
with people, who were clamoring to
stop their subscriptions McCullagh had
filled a column on the editorial page
with 'squihs' strongly opposing Fran-
els and advocating the Republican nom
inee, but the big display Of Francis
friends was the first thing seen on OPEN
ing the paper.
Mr. McCullagh at once issued an ox-
ira. in which he deprecated the over
sight by which the advertisement had
found its way into the paper, but it
was some time before The Globe-Dem-
ocrat Office recovered its equilibrium. -
et. Louis Letter in Chicago Record.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
Tho Center Table.

Some c-e recently has spoken word
in favor If the old time center table,
and it would indeed be good thing
could it be restored The very presence
Of its bright lamp, its periodicals and its
books suggests sociability and delightful
intercourse. Tho very opportunity it Of
fers for the drawing up of many chairs
is a silent invitation. and ID so possesses
asubile charm that is all it's own. What
we most need in our modern social life
are informal gatherings where ccmpan-
ionship can be enjoyed without the
preparation and the fuss attendant upon
dinner or a reception. And as the
center table may properly be called a
promoter Of just such happy homes, it
would be well were it once more given
place. Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
An old Proverb.

The proyerb, Necessity is the moth
er Of invention, can hardly be traced
TO one Independent source. The idea
was expressed by Persius, the. Roman
satirist, about 60 A. ID and is found in
the precise form ECw quoted in Rich
ard Franck's Northern Memoirs"
(printed in London in lG94) and in va
rious later English writers.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
Following Precedent.

"I'm too practical to co as heroes do
IN books, Miss Slight, so I'll just ask
you bluntly, viii you be my wifes"
mo, thank you, Mr.. Terse- myself
don't believe in those silly, boolSish no
tions, and Us the silly horoines always
say yes, why, III tell you bluntly, no,
cir, won't. "-Philadelphia North
American.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
Neatly stated.

.ther a neat way Of stating an awk-
fact was adopted by recent APP
mt fer z pension The applicant
1een wounded while his regiment
in retreat, but he did not say it
way. II received my wound, he
while marching rapidly in front
e enemy"
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
WISHING.


wish ] were the fly that roama
Around on yonder wall,
For be can ride "A bicycle
And not fail OF at all.
wish were tho bird that swings
Her nest IN the cool green
or ycnder tree, high IN the air.
Her house is always clean.
Brt most ] envy the old wall,
So dingy und SO dim,
For l adore the poster girl,
And she is stuck on him.
-Somervillc journal.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

1t was the belief Of Livingstone that
nearly all lions were left handed" He
watched them closely, and when they
desired to strike a fierce blow they al
ways used the left paw.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

Astrology was the invention CT Chal-
dean and Egyptien priests There is
reason to believe that astroloey was
practiced in connection with astronomy
In Chaldea and the valley Of the Nile
between 1000 and 5000. years b. c.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
GIVE THEM A TRIAL.

The Greater Wilmington Printing
and Publishing Company, southwest
corner Of Fourth and Shipley streets, is
prepared to do printing OF every de-
scription quickly and efficiently.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
A Plain Case.

orge-Is it true that your cousin is
se with Jack Fitzbooby?
can judge for yourself.
ats her dinner before she opens his
s.-RoxbuTy Gazette
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

Tie slippery elm contains in its inner
lark a great quantity Of mucilage,
which gives it its peculiar property and
naine.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

The popular belief that the sap Of
trees goes down into the roots in winter
and rises again in the spring is false
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

.NINGTON FIREMEN INVITED.
: Liberty. Fire Company has been
ID by the Moyamensing Fire Com
of Chester, TO attend its annual
IN Chester, on April 25. Many Of
tvs members will attend.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

Pennies and small change can be
had at the counting-room of the Even
ng Journal.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22
a Secondary Matter.

Mistress-Johanna, you haven't cook
td anything today, and it's my li1N-d~y
zoo.
Cook-Excuse me, 1 haven't quite
finished my poem to you yet, missus -
Household Words.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

The voyage between New York ard
Chrisiiania is 3. 500 knots in length.
Evening journal., 1897-03-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY take
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Drug
gists refund money II It falls to cure. f5c
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01
REEDS =
MMlTTEES.

con x.tpS is GIVEN OUT that Speaker Reed will not appoint
'o""'t1Iesl his committees until the close of the ses ion. 1t is said
that there will be very little change in the personnel of thccommiutecc chair.
manshipS. Following is a list Of the chairmcn, which has been given III
by the New York journal:
Accounts, b. b. Odcl, New York: agrhutlraI J. W. Wadsworth. New
YORK; appropriations, }. e. Cannon, Illinois: banking and currency, j. H.
Walker, Massachusetts: claims, G. \. Hrumm, PENNSYLVANIA: coinage,
weights and measures. c. W. Stone, Pennsylvania: District of Columbia. j.
W. Babcock. Wisconsin: education, G. \. Grow. PENNSYLVANIA; elections
No |, l.. W. ROysc. Indiana: elections Nc. =. &. W. Prince. Illinois: cleo
tn of president, vicepresdcnt and representatives., W. c, Arnold. Penn
sylvania: enrolled bills. ANa L. lIagar, Iowa; foreign affairs, r. II. Hit,
Illinois: immigration and naturalization. Il. Earthold, Missouri: Indian
affairs. J. H. Sherman. New York: interstate and foreign commerce. Will
lam p. Hepburn. Iowa: invalid pensions, Winfield $. Kerr, Ohio; arid lands.
William r. Ellis, Oregon; judiciary, d. i. Henderson. Iowa: labor j. D.
Gardner New Jersey: manufacturers, George W. Earis. Indiana; merchant
marine and fisheries, Serene +. Payne, New York; military, j. \. r. Hull,
Iowa: militia. b. f.. Marsh, Illinois: mines and mining. r. G. touztn,
Iowa; naval affairs, E. 4. Eoutcllc, Maine, Pacific railroad. H. II. Powers.
Vermont: patents, Josiah u. Hicks. PENNSYLVANIA pensions. r. G.. Iol,len.
Slayer. New Jersey; postoniccs and pSroadS, Eugene f. Loud, California:
public buildings and grounds, David H. Mercer. Nebraska: public lands
JOhn f. Lacey, Iowa: railways and canals, G. 4. Chirkering, New York:
rivry and harbors, W. B. Hooker, New York: Territories. William s.
Knox, Massachusetts: war claims, Y. NJ. Nahon. PENNSYLVANIA.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01
He SHOULD NOT
Be CENSURED.
HE ESTEEMED Nicksburg IIelold shoots a pretty

ht 1shsohtp' \ heavy load at COY, McLaurin because of the COVER
nor y absence from the state at the time OF the Crystal Springs lyhching,
when his presence was 10 much needed. The Herald thinks the governor $
trip IT, New YORK for the purpose of appearing before the Mississippi River
commission was an absurd piece Of demagogy. Everybody knows that the
governor knows that he knows Just about as much about levcc matters as he
docs about the Topography Of the i'll fatcd Atlantis the XOrOascran creed, the
Constitution u Mississippi or the Sanskrit alphabet but he wanted a little
outing, and wcrannot seeanythinge especially wrongin the New York trip. Of
course the Iccc interest will not be aided or subNrcd thereby. but it will
not be hurt in any way SO let that part Of the matter rest Now as to the
pr0pricty of the governor abScnting himscH.etc. There is certainly nothing in
that which renders GOV. MclAurin culInbe in the least. When he assumed
the arluoIS duty Of his high Office he promised to perform properly the func
tonS thereof, but there was not IN implied" or expressed promise to remain in.
the ~aerom inuouSy during the fuItor years. Othcr governors absent them
selves from their states. both for the transaction Of business and in pursuit
Of pleasure, aud uc SCI no rcaMn why the same privilege should not be ac
corded cox. Mrlnurin. The only mistake he made "a in not inviting.
Lieut. .Hoy. Jones to remain in Jackson during his absence. in order to meet
any emergency like the Crystal Springs affair, that might come up. We
think the governor hardly deserves the castigatim given him by our Nicks
burg contemporary, and notwithstanding the fact that it may produce "A sort
of verbal laWTLa with some Of our brethren of the press we propose to see
that iuStNcc is done him.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01
Be IUTI
CHEERFUL. Ihanni.

Ut InFGEEATE>T blessing that ever Shot a ray If hope and
tnttMpI AhHppincS, across the human mind "a disposition to cheerful
ness, to Ioo, for flowers among tlNle> the rift in the cloud, the beautiful
in The hrmcI' and Civ" rUrcrrul counsel in the hour of gou, excite hope
III the morucut Of adversely. aud I'LL the heart with light when all around is
darkness NU exchange says that;
"Ouc Of the virs savings credited t. Dr. Samuel johnson was that it
is worth ten Thousand pounds a year to- man always To he able to Sc the
bright side TT things, It would be worth not les, to be able to take things
good w3trrjly. even when the bright side is decidedly obNurcd, Ihil~-
NupdroIY. this way N taking things has every consideration in its favor;
since taking them otherwise viii, rs a rule, only make the consequences
worse for V' and probably for others rs well. While it may be objected
that this subject !, NOT fresh there are fresh illustrations of it every day;
1l 1t was suggested by some observations during the recent heavy storm
in which different persons took the delays consequent upon he snow blockade
Ing t III" electric and suburban trains. In one crowded station the faces
were Il study. Seven ot II every ten men for we would not be SO ungl-
Eani Is to include the ladies in the computation were frcttiug more or less
rrsrINrdly: and one could not help contrasting them with the much smaller
percentage who persisted III laughing. joking aud preserving their good
nature, We could fancy the results when these two classes had at length
reached their home destinations; how in the "mc ease there would bc the ia.
fictitious good nature 10 brighten wife and children and appetite the dinner;
ana in The other the storm carried inside. with the fault of the elements
visited upon the innocent. What a different world this would be il only all
n 0' could clliNat" his grar" OF good nature 1t is the best tonic for
nervous disorders the surrSt prcScryatiyc of home happiness, and the most
"NrrttV" remedy for the divorce disease now unhappny prevalent. He who
has learned to take even HE most disagrccalc things and grcyou> dt>ap.
potnlmcnt~ good mturdy, may never b" Il millionaire, but he viii be much
better, both happy and a source of happiness, aud the atmosphere he carries
with him win he like a bit Of sunshine in the mammoth cave"
There Na world Of wisdom in the above. II contains Il lesson which
every one wwUtl do "Hl lu consider. The world ares nothing for your
troubles, every body has troubles of their own without ~hHring yolr> If
YOU want Io3C l&rcrlLr; if ym0 would have your society desired YOU murt
contribute to tine happiness of your associates. and not their discomfort.
lN complaining NoU VIII lose the interest of your associates without helping
y"Ur-clD Tmt has hrcn the observation of the writer all through life.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01
JUDGE REACANS THE SPEECH delivered at Nashville IA few days sill
SPEECH tMn Cnnfcdnratn Nrlnraus by Lulnc / IL Enan

JUDGE REAGANS'T NE SPEECH delivered at Nashville "A few days since to
SPEECH the Confederate veterans by Judge !. H. Reagan. Of
Texas, should De read and preserved by every southern man who loves the
truth and who would have his children know the truth with reference to
the late civil war. The causes which brought about the troubc-thc qnes-
tons involved the part played by the southern people, etc, are so fully and
accurately set forth in this speech that it makes site of incstimabe value for
the history it contains, 1t should be taught. or rather read in every south
ern school not for the purpose as Judge Reagan suggested. of keeping alive
the unpleasant memories and animoSties of the war, but in the interest OF
truth. We desire that the children Of the Confederate soldier should know
the real cause the motives which actuatcd him to do that which he did in
this boDdiest and ,adeSt of al. conflicts We desire that the children of
the Federal soldiers should know the truth about this matter. because we
know that when they know 1t. in the light of after developments they will
adult the legality of the southern contention they will admitthat the cause
for which the south fought and sacrificed all save honor was in perfect accord
with the organic law of the land. 1t may be that it is better for all parties
concerned that the south failed that the union was preserved and slavery
abolished, ht. the sensible accurate and impartial student of hktoy~thc
who is familiar with the growth and building of the constitution.
whatever his >ympathicS and predictions may be, will be forced to admit
the absolute constitutionaNy of ceS%ion. For this reason we would COM
mend to our readers this most able and patriotic address.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

't cvs1oM' '" .,., r'' 'S ~.' I'll n . ,,,:", ' NJ, an" ,",., "".'"p s., n .",% %> or, Hn
royalty of tuvp' 12 the most absurd, IN exchange says that;
"fhe lady rnayorr>> ot London has made herself historical by one OF
those UtiIr acts of gauchcric which are ST apt to distinguish the meetings Of
purhhack ,oycrriEuN with the real article, In the Jubilee parade the lady
mlyureS> offered the queen empress II basket uf superb orchids Victoria
accepted it gracioU>y, and extended her royal hands for the donor to kiss.
The lady nmyorcs> overcome lay the momrntousncsS Of The occasion, Mortified
said that the august sovereign studied hcnigny. the multitude caught its
breath, and the lady maNorc>S. realizing the cnomity of her action, retired
drowned IN tears, aud took to her bed refusing to be rumfortcd
The maNorr>> of curse demonstrated the Sholiincss of her make up
whoa she went into ITS over her failure to kiss the wrinklcd hand oi this
good "ounan aud accidental sovereign, Had she gone along like a sensible
Woman aud made no fuss about it The world would have respected her. There
was no reason or necessity for her kissing the queens hand. II any hand
should have been Kissed it occurs to US that it should have been the hand OF
the donor We have no respect whatever for this Sycophantr spirit which
expects any NlfIeprcting person to hubble themselves in the presence OF
"ulnrnrd mcdiorrity. There are one hundred millions Of women to day in
compliments and aduMtion of the queen and the sooner the world becomes
sensible Of that tact the better it will b, for mankind. We believe in
paving respect to goodness greatness Whatsoever aud wlcreucyer found
tI"rr'' taiitoto Of virtue ani rendition OF credit whn du' is atwl rs beautiful
and beneficial to the person who pays 1t court, But srrvilc fattcry and
hca>thl humility in the presence titled tnfcriortty cNrnt> Il feeling of con-
tempt which We find it dincult to command words to express Such fool
our democratic scnsbiics
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

TNNCLfplN his article on the recent press excursion, our good friend
~ J. D. Mckee, of the Biloxi Review. who probably made more friends
than any other man of the Iary by his gentle and manly dcmeanor, has this
to say
lit was practically our introduction to the press of N Mississippi, and this
our first meeting with the association of editors and publishers of r state.
will ever he associated with the dearest and tcndcrst associations of life.
We were cordially welcomed into the fold aud from all received kind atten.
ton and appreciated coureses. We were made glad to meet several old ac
qnaintanceS and friends OF our byhood days. aud among the numerous new
acquaintances made " { cherish the hope OF many new friends found. For
one aud all we have the kndest rrcoIection>, but we trust we may without
seeming inviduous specially mention for kindncsses received aud courtesics
extended the erndite. accomplished Nardaman of The Commonwealth. the
dignihcd but genial Showers OF the Globe. the kind and consdcratc Liddcll
OF the Grcnadian, and that true womany woman Mrs. Liddcll Nor would
We forget our handsome. accommodating friend Willis OF tho Argus. and the
Irhiyaric Smith OF trcenyih. God bless you alt. brethren of the press, and
"be with us till we meet again
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

The alumni of the State Uuiyrr-
>ity bestowed a compliment upon uuc
u MISsissippi's most promising and
useful men when they elected Hon,
Monroe Mct1urp orator for the next
annual meeting. There Is me- more
capable or deserving man in the state
than Mr.. MctIurg.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01
the OHIO ~>iiE PLATFORM adopted by the democrats Of OH

the OHIO 1>iiE PLATFORM adopted by the democrats of Ohio ycstcr-
DEMOCRATS. l day has the right ring it is demmcratic to The ore rs far
Us 1t goes and 1t goes far enough. 1t is the work Of Il wise head, and reads
like q winner. 1t declares for silver aud gold at the ratio of III to without
asking any body consent, It is an uncquivural declaration in favor #
American independence. 1t believes this country good enough. big cuuuy,
and great enough to take care of itself and its own people. 1t is opposed to
the rnlicypf consulting Euroe about our w ahairs-In other word, it i, a
manly, sensible, >cl-re>fecting. honest. declaration Of sound principles.
Just such a platform Is free and patriotic lei will approve with ther bal.
lots, and cowardly cringing mcrcenarn> will Islander and oppose. We be.
ieyc that the democrats viii win mon this platform. They should win
because it Is right.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

The honest. independent thinker
wife has The courage 10 speak his hon-
est thoughts, will always appear Ia
some people H. a monster,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

1t is to be hoped that the protest
which Japan makes against the an
will he respected,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

The firm Of Nonguc & Graves has
been dissolved. and Mr.. Graves nov
owns the Aberdeen Weekly alone.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

'' ''' ' III" d h Fit2>tmm,n s are to have a round or two
- soon, Bob says he will OF try q M 1,nn Inn, ,ht ,,h, h., .a,
. o' VI nc "sht'hst That he is able to d. 1t would he n good Joke il old
!. l." should accidentally knock him INF
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

~ ",'N' III" :" the Magnolia Gazt tie. is getting mt 4 ..mighty
p =" ''o't1S are schsib &c, its news item, selected with
clear. "i"Slfhhc "Hk y hci' ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

d WASHINGTON, y. c. special to I -, u,a,,a. .u .md u
nm ,' '""''' '' hy IS in that city for the purpose O
""N' y" Jus eyes Senator Money has been suffer"
relief. ' '' " -"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

BLACK THE Mississippi River Commission g8yc the INNER y,,n, dstrtct
EYE. l Il black eye. The small sum Of $SS.Se5, not more th,, enouch
to repair the Flower Lake break was given This district, while thc lower dis.
trrt received S6I1o2h 1t ia great disappointment to tb, n,nnIc q the
upper district, and imposes Il very heavy burden uuu fin, ,xn,yc, We
congratulate the people of lower district upon their &c adj forInnc They
need it, aud more too. The following is the appJttonmc nj recommended by
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-07-01

\.IE EXTEND our deepest sympathy to MI good friends J. NJ. iiddcl aud
w wife in tn. los, of Their baby.
Evening journal., 1897-03-19
rorred aI. Tather,a Nalne.

BosroN. March 1e-The police are look
ing after George S Eddy, son Of a we'll
known Fall River physician, who iswant-
ed on charge Of having forged his IA
ther's name TO a check for Sl00, on which
be obtained the money at one OF the banks
in this city. Young Eddy is about %
years of age. He was formerly employed
in the bank at which he presented the
check. and, being well known, had no
trouble in cashing it. When DR.. Eddy
learned of the matter he not only pro
nounced the signature a forgery, but caused
to be inserted in Boston papers q notice
cautioning all persons against accepting
checks bearing DR.. Eddy's name and turn
ed the matter over to the police
Evening journal., 1897-03-19
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Anglo-American peace treaty was
fayorably reported to the United States
senate, and Senator Morgan opposed its
ratification.
James Dolan, who saved several lives ct
a fire in Brooklyn on March 9, has be.
come insane by hroodiug over the scenes
at that disaster.
Mrs Annie Besant thensophist. ar
rived in New York on the Teutonic and
said Nine Blayatsky has been reinoar
mated in an Indian hoy.
James NJ. Gordy was held by the coro.
nor for tho murder of his Sew York bride
at the inquest into the cause Of her death
ia Milton. Del There were threats oi
lynching him.
Edward Lauterbach was elected perlna-
nent chairman of the Republican county
committee In the hall of the United Chari
ties building az Fourth avenue and
Twenty second street, New York.
When ii Hung Chang visited Brooklyn
hs was greatly attracted hy iittle -
year old schoolgirl, who. with childish
curiosity, had ridden for some distance ou
har wheel beside his rapidly moving car
ruge. He obtained her mama nnd addregs.
and she has now received "a giit af % scent
bag from him, accompanied by an auio
graph lett1r.