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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-11
Ihelsmorrat-S Star
ABHORENT.
Nstchez Democrat.

Nstchez Democrat.
Easily and not u~njustly they could
be classed as nauscOus and noxious-
we mean those masculine scandalmon-
gers, who are not unique because OF
their rarity, and because OF their pes
tiferousness. 1t is Il libel long resting
upon the sex Of women-the defama-
tory charge that feminine tongues
wag with the vicious tittle-battle that
is designated by the broad term.
scandal, and that mans organs Of
speech are guiltless II such venOmous
syllahles, A widening acquaintance
with The race Of men brings unshaka-
bic knowledge that in the male diyis-
ion Of humanity can be found the
most adept gossipers. There is u
sting and a quality Of malicious in
the world Of aspersion or Opprobrium
finding u~tterance through a mans
lips that do not attach to the vapory
gossip Of the females tongue. soon
dispelled and infreQuently harmful.
And it is marvellous to find men not
alone much given to scandaiOus
speech, but ardently loving tide
lighting to look upon and point the
finger at all the ugly spots their pruri-
ent eyes a discern in fellow-creat.
ures: or, If there be no legible defacc;
men 10 the moral makeup of a broth
or, with ingredients OF malice and
falsehood giving form to unpleasant
scars and reckoning the world to come
to look. Not far would one have to
go, here or elsewhere, to find despica-
able hipeds, who, like vultures ia the
air, eau descry putrefying bodies and
swoop down to feed upon rottenuess.
II there be a locked nook Of a house
hold, some dirty linen supposed to be
hid from prying eyes, a slip OF a weak
aud tempted brother, dishOnoring
laches in the public or private life of
a man; a rum0r that this one has
done thus and so the scandalmonger
Of masculine species will gorge him
self with all he eau hold and spew it
out at will; like "A thing Of evil poison
Ing the air. Alas that there should
be any man glOating in placardlng
evil and in burying the good that can
be spoken Of a human brother. In
the third act Of the little read drama
Of the great English bard, "Cymbc-
line" these words are found
Whose edge is sharper than the sword;
whose tongue
Ourypnoms all the worms of Nile; whose
breath
Rides on the posting winds. and doth belle
All corners OF the world; kings, queens and
states.
Maids, matrons-nay the secrets Of the
crave
This siperous SANDER enters"
- an .
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-11

The editor of the Omaha Herald
was tried recently for contempt OF
court In printing certain matter,
which Judge Keysor, Of the State dis
trict court, ordered not to be printed
by his paper. The editor took the
position that the matter was OF public
character, and that he had the right
to print II. lie did print IL, and, In
addition, called tIe Judge a tyrant.
being cited for contempt Of court, he
was tried and acquitted, the Jury
holding that the court had no power
OF press censorship or any Limitation
upon the right to publish.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-11

Book aud Job Printing OF every de.
scription neatly executed ut this Office.
Send yenr orders in atopce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-03-11

- iNoltittIJ u
st. Louis, has collected definitions 0
a kiss from persons more or less com
petcnt TO speak on this lmportap
subject. Here are some OF the deini
tiuu>.
TO a bashful man the acme of az
ony.
Woman's passport to her husband,
purse.
The poorest mothers richest gift.
The safety valve OF exuberant feel
ing.
Natures Volapuk.
The drop that causes the Gun OF love
to overflow.
A two-faced action that meets will
mutual approval.
Cupid's sealing wax.
It's like the wind that blows-fclt.
but not seen.
That in which two heads are better
than nj
Two orbiculars in a state of con.
Traction and in anatomical ~juxtaposj.
tion.
Cuplds cruising smack.
Printing without ink: no proof
sheets wanted.
Report at headquarters.
The sounding system used by the
operator in sending a telegram to the
heart.
Inc sweetest fruit on the tree q,
love.
The best tincture in the household
medicine cupboard.
Loves most ectatic expression and
sorrows sweetest balm.
A "oman's most effective argument,
The striking Of a love match.
A thlng that cannot be taken with.
cut giving, and cannot be given with.
out taking.
A universal plaster that heals all
given in t~houghtless tifrs.
enlargement Of the heart, the symp.
OF which is contraction of the
mouth.
a SUCK OF matter-two heads" and
an application.
"
Much priced by two-of use to no
)ne.
Inc dew on The flower Of love.
The electric motor that sends the
of love to the Recorders Office.
The souls plenipotentiary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
OBITT AIRY.
COLONEL HENRY LEE

Boston Nov 25-News Of the death Of Coons
Henry Lee. for many years the head OF the well
known banking firm of Lee. Higginson CO..
wh.ch occurred Al his home In Brookline last
night was made known to-day Colonel Lee was
born IN Bosom September , lsl7 and was the son
Of Henry Lee noted economist Of his time. He
was A graduate Of Harvard in the class OF 80
For more than thirty years he had been one OF the
overseers ~ the college He got mis- title OF Colonel
BY appointment, on the STAFF Of Governor Andrew.
Massachusettss War Governor During those days
Colonel Lee was a strong opponen, Of General But
ler IN the latier's attempt raise troops in Mas
sachusetfs independent Of the State authorities.
lie retired from the firm 81 Lee. Higginson Il CO.
On December 81 1891 He Of the lead ng
promoters ~ the American Bell Telephone Com
A few years ago he published work entitled
The Militia Of the United states What II Is and
What II Should Be" For many years ne had given
much attention 10 literary pursuits and was thus
actively engaged until the time OF his death He
was a member Of the Massachusetts Histor al
Society
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
ANOTHER WILMERDING INQUIRY.
INSANITY EXPERTS DECLARE THAT SHE Is con-
pErENT TO MANAGE HER OWN AFFAIRS.

pFTENT TO MANAGE HER OWN AFFAIRS.
rugene r Travis Or. Charles +. Mac Donald and
NJ y Ernest Schmid. commissioners appointed by
J.stice Keogh in the Supreme Court last summer
~ inouire into the sanity of Mrs. Marie F. Will
o.rd,nq who IS an inmate OF the Blooming dale
.svlun IN White Plains. held another session yes
,a-sav IN the courthouse in that village. Besides
Tho commissioners there were present Louis Levi
ava Albert Bach counsel for Mrs. Wimerdlng
rbo brought the proceedings for her release and
1ohn p Gleason. counsel for Mrs Wllmerdng's
Guardians who are opposed to her being discharged
sror, the asvlum 10 which she was committed on
January q last
Mrs Wnmerding was present In the courtroom
..,ornnanied by two female attendants from the
osv,urn She seemed to be in excellent health. and
verified by every look and action the testimony Of
the doctors examined as TO her sanity. Or. George
= Jacoby OF this city stated that II was his belief
,bat at the present time Mrs WilMerdng was
sound OF mind and able to manage her business
affairs and he knew OF no reason why she should
be confined in a una,ic asylum. DIT Jacooy was
oross-examined by Mr.. Gleason concerning certain
letters written by Mrs. Wmerding but the lawyer
failed 10 obtain any admission from the doctor tina,
the statements In these letters. however Irrational
were conclusive proof that the writer was afflicted
with pdranOa.
insanity experts. from this city. were examined
and their testimony on precisely the same
lines o that given by DR. Jacoby.
on being recalled DR.. Jacoby advanced the idea
That the Irrational acts committed by Mrs VII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
IN HONOR OF ADMIRAL SCHLEY
DINNER GIVEN FOR HIM BY THE BROOKLYN
CLUB-THE SPEAKERS

Nations do not win great victories and then re-
store the conquered nation the fruits OF those
Victories a typical expression OF the eX-
panson sentiment which was Enthusiastically ap
plauGed at the dinner given In honor of Rear-Ad-
mira Winfield Scott Schley. L. :. y. at the Brook
Ign Club last night; II attended by one hum
dred Of the leading citizens of Brooklyn. Chaunccy
NJ. Depew. General Tracy and 81 Clair McKelway.
who presided also made addresses in addition to
the CUES: Of the evening. All spoke strongly along
the lines q expansion. and their remarks were
sympaiheticaly received.
Rear-Admiral Schley the first speaker. and
was received with cheers He gave calm clea:
and vivid analytical description Of the battle *
Santiago. Every word listened 70 with the
keenest interest few Of the sentences which
provoked enthusiasm in substance
II is a great tribute 10 the American Navy that
entrance to the harbor simultaneously observed ana
reported the movement of the Spanish feet
When we cur loo.e with tina Brooklyn in pursuit
Of The. Cristohal Colon | had5a feeling similar to
glorious victory II We should allow one ship 10
escape
spcct. that in a contest where TWO fleets Of almost
initiated. while the victors lost hardly man
In speaking Of his trip and work in Porto Rico
h said that he had found these fundamental err
rors IN the Spanish military system. which. in his
opinion. accounted for their defeat The Spaniards
believed tina, the soldier fight who is not fed
tney beucNcd tndt me SOlnleT CdU De Nelldnt WHO
is not allowed TO sleep tina; he will serve Loyalty
the state when he gets pay and the Spanish
soldier and official talked too much
MI Depew was introduced and was warmly
welcomed. In historical sketch Of the cour-
try. he traced the growth % American respon-
si5.lities and OF American capacity for govern.
ment. He was strongly in favor Of expansion. and
said that the country must live up 10 the oppor
tunities given il by her heroes.
General Tracy was introduced as the creator Of
naval resources. He spoke Of his personal friend
snip with Rear-Admiral schley and said tina = the
latter's gallantry ana bravery naval officer
only equalled by his generosity and honor a
a friend. The General said that the country must
now face the consequences OF the war. II was true
that Americans had not started upon war OF
conquest but no nation could anticipate the results
OF a war onca entered upon.
toast 10 Rcar-Admral Bunce. United States
Navy who was one Of the guests ended the din
ner Another guest was Medical Director Delevan
Bloodgood. United States Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
TINPLATE CONSOLIDAii" '
MOST OF THE MANuFAcTURrRs TAKING STOCK
FOR THEIR PLANTS


c,evs,an1 Nov 25-"Ths Iron Trade Review
saws that the failure Of the steel rail manutsc'ui
ers 70 agree on a selling arrangement or 10 hx
nrces for 1899 Is the important development OF 'ne
last week The next step is stu unoetermihed.
The possibility OF some division OF Centrai ana
Ues,arr husin.ss between Pittsburg and Chicago
Is reported to be still under consideration ana
meeting will be held at Chicago to-day.
The tinplate consolidation is now an assu'e,
fact Most Of the details have been ARRANGED anu
ro,hIne has been left undone which could cause
a miscarriage OF the plans at the last momeh'.
Probably 30 per cent OF those who are sei""S uu'
to promoters are taking stock In exchahse.
consolidated company will be in actual worh'hs ",
der bv the first OF the new year. II Is the 'rana
admission OF well-posted men that 10 similar uea
has ever been contaminated In ;he United o
which was so perfectly managed In az ~ s,n,,
The tnplate manufacturers were otisna'y, no most
in asking for cash FOR their plants ourynced That
admirabie manner they have been coiIvn car,sSn
lock would be preferable. and IL - NJ"
M the bulk will accept stock, OLA ..., ,rss.
I, is generally agreed that u. o. he'd' no" "A'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

Some of George Eiot's literary theories were
described by Mr. Blackwood in letter 10 MS
wife He had visited the novelist whlIe she
was at work on "Romola": Her great diihcui'E
seems 10 be that she. as she describes H. hears
her characters talking. and there is weight
upon her mind as If Savonarola and his frlends
ought to he speaking italian instead OF hns"sh'
Her description Of how she realized her chardc-
ters was very marvellous ! never heafd any =
thing So good as her distinction between "na'
is called the real and the imaginative II
amounted to this that you could not nave the
former without the latter and greater qud'l'!
ANY real observation Of life and character mus
he limited and the imagination must MI IN anu
give life 10 the picture. 'Silas Mariner sprdhs
from her childish recollection Of a man WIN
stoop and expression Of face that LED her 10
think that he was an alien from MS Ieio"S
The dialect Of Lisbeth in Adam bede "l'Hc
from her occasionally hearing her father "neH
with his brothers revert TO the dIaiect ol ms
native district Derbyshre She couId not 'e''
how the feeling and knowledge came 70 heI'
but when Lisbeth was speaking she leit II "d'
a real language which she heard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
cE0RGE B. POST ELECTED PRESIDENT

Al a meeting held yesterday in the o'hces Of
4x-Judge Henry f Howlanc the Board OF IIus'
tees Of the National Arts Club elected as president
George p Post the president of the Fine Ar's ca
Grafton ana late president Of the American i"s"-
tute OF Architects. The following were e'e -
'"'. ,, roos " Alexander and Samuel p.
,. York. Bernard y. Baker Baltimore :
perry belmont New-York; Colonel George -
49,. end RAPIDS. Mich; J Tempieman Coo-
dse E Boston Professor Gharfi oI r. D? MSnrea
aneilIlId IA pnrtland ore. John La ais
NewY" Gee1se t T1s"s.or st A aSDis
Nc ormi0h', = Francis RIGGS. Washington
ITlHee,ol'5 frviDg A. Scott, san Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
Mr. GRAHAM SAYS HE WILL NOT BE PREsr.
DENT

wheeling W Va, Nov. ?5-w T. Graham. pres-
dent OF the .Etna Standard Iron and Steel Com
pany who is mentioned in a dispatch from Cleve.
land as an aspirant FOR the presidency OF the tin
plate consolidation. sad tonight;
None OF the credit TO be gwen for the success OF
the tinplate scheme is due TO me more than 10 any
other OF the manufacturer II properly belongs TO
Judge Moore OF Chicago. a,d a syndicate working
with him have not been end am not now can
didate for the presidency OF the company De-
ueve II is we'll understood among nanulacture1s
that D @ Reed Is 10 be president OF the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

One OF the Scotch stories which MIS- "ei an
Porter tells ir her "Blackwood" book is 10 TINS
effect:
AN inquiry was once being MADE as u wv
cause OF the potato disease ana hu"i"'i -
leading farmers and agriculturists were lnVi'eu
10 give their views on the subject in Inc All
cultural Journal which the Blackwoods pun
lished Among the many answers reoe'eu
publication one took the palm. The writer sa'u
4 thocht at first 1t was dispensatioh u
MIGHTY God but now believe 1t Is an insect
Another amusing anecdote concerns c'e''
cal friend of Mr. Blackwood and an Ola gar
dener employed by the latter; ,,,u
"One day my father happened to he "a'h'"e
rourd the garden with Mr. White. when they
came across this old worthy. to whom he III
,roduced MIR. White. remarkng that he was
ellow-countrymap. although a clergyman u u,
go. =, EneIand ON. aye said the old
man, looking at him complacently' sa"u"e''
or neenisters, ony kind o held wark, they mau"
aye come tae U.S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

Much that is new and important will be found.
we are told in Lord Ashbourne's forthcoming
volume on Pitt. Materials little used by other
biogra piers have been placed al his disposal
IN interesting place which he visited in the
course OF his work was the house of ne late
Edward Stanhope. Revesby Abbey. which Lord
Ashbourne says. teens with memorials Of
Pitt. Mr. Stanhope." it is stated regarded
the subject one of the great interests Of his
life, but there was no trace Of any design on
his part to write any book He had, however,
made Gas his magnum opus) marvellous and
priceless collection 0: Pitts pictures and earl
catures-interpaged at suitable places in his
fathers Life Of Pitt He had, besides. numer-
Gus volumes Of illustrations and caricatures OF
the time. together with lock Of Pitts hair.
The whole place was fun Of signs and tokens
of Pitt"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

roerd,nr were the outcome OF deiusons from ace o;
holic insanity Dr. B. Lyon superin.e naen, ~.
no nWl3lm.rdigs condition. he was OF he same
onnon as when ne last appeared before e her
mental condition fair and Il she has se any sons
lus9nS I,S snitabI. surroundings outside me asy
m bu, he did think her eapaf9Ie ss ef %sh.d
managing her business aralrs A. NJ. Observation-Disclosures
eoodtion prior TO hsr entering the asy nnr isis
January and the inquiry was au'ou'"eu '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

In the recently published third volume Of the
annals Of the Blackwood firm there is much
entertaining matter concerning George Eliot.
who entered on her career a novelist under
John Blackwoods auspices The secret OF her
authorship was well kept for long time. DICK
ems was one Of the shrewdest of the guessers.
L have been very much interested, he wrote
to Mr. Blackwood. by your extract from Mr..
Eliot's letter, which has given me the greatest
pleasure Also OF your account Of the manner
in which you had the good fortune to IND Il
say nothing of the good sense Immediately TO
appreciated that admirable and charming writer.
The portions Of the narrative 70 which you re-
fer had not escaped my notice. But their
weight is very light in my scale. against all
the references to children, and against such
marvels Of description as Mrs. Barton sitting
I'D in bed 10 mend the children's clothes. The
selfish young fellow with the heart disease. In
Mr. Gnfls Love Story is plainly taken from
a worran's point Of view Indeed l observe all
the women in the book are more alive than the
men. and more informed from within. AS 10
Janet in the last tale know nothing in htera-
turc done by a man like the frequent refer-
enc4s to her grard form. and her eyes ard ner
height and 90 forth whereas | do know in
nur,A-able things of that kind in books OF
jYrecIration by women. And | have not the
faintest doubt that woman described her be-
inr shut OFT into the street by her husband
ana conceived and executed the whole idea OF
her following OF that clergyman. II ] be wrong
in this. then protest that wornar's mind mas
got into some mans body by mistake 'ha'
ought Immediately to be corrected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
erx a1,rLER CALLED TO WASHINGTON.

Washington Nov 25-In the Army orders pup
ushed to-day the announcement Is made thar uhde.
,ns,,uctons OF the President Major-General
ya,,hsw G Butler a member Of the Cuban Evacu-
alton Commission. Is 20 report in person 70 the
secretary OF War for temporary duty in Washing
ton and on It's completion will return 10 Havana
II Is supposed that the President and Secretary
Alser wish TO consult General Butler concerning
the work Of the Evacuation Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
THE RAINBOW FEATHER.
BY FERGUS HUME.

Author of The Mystery of a Hanson Cab"
Claude Duval OF Ninety-Five." etc. etc. Pub
lished simultaneously with the London edition.
This is a wonderfully clever story. intensely in
teresting the mystery is kept up to the end.
and when the reader lays down the book il is
with the satisfaction of having been fully enter
tanned by a remarkably fascinating tale. Cloth
hclnd 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

Muskeron. Mich Nov 25-General Andrew T
,,opevnolds who was .ho first and only person
commissioned by President Lincoln direct 10 raise
regiment in the Rebellion. died 'o-day at the age
~ ninetv-one al the home Of his daughter. Mrs
Frederick Minis He served in the Mexican war
"a oras promoted TO the rank OF Major for gall
Sa a." a. Cherubusco He was "A United States
attorney and rendered distinguished ser
- il The civil War. General McReynolds al
nis aid he VAS the oldest knight 1smplar In the
r-ri,ed States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
GOING TO CUBA TO BE MARRIED.

Auonx the passengers who sailed YESTERDAY TOT
.tav.,a on the steamer Saratoga was MISS Cath-
crime wiselogel OF St. Louis. who soes TO CUBA 10
=. ro.,,,ed 10 william r. Mephan who until recent
10 WAS In business In ST. Louis, He went 70 c"os
three months ago. and soon became ehsAseu "
BY her brother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
m WIND Up A BOSTON BANK.

Boston. Nov 2j-At a meeting to-day OF me
c,-au,ou, National Bank stockholders il was voted
., i,,,,i8,to the institution. s.7l7 shares being In
favor TO ten shares against President Stearns ana
Frederick +. Snow. Of CASTOR Il snow were aP-
nointed the liquidating committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
n-rST0N STICKNEY-

Weston stickney. lawyer. with an Office at No
q Nassau-st. died 1T his home. No. IA West
Fightv-sixfh-st yesterday. Mr. Suckney was The
eldest son Of Albcr' and Elizabeth Suckney. lie
was A member Of the Harvard Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
Books an6 Publications.
UP TO DATE NOVELS.
AS THE HART PANTETH.


This popular young writer. already prominent
~ before the public by reason Of her well-known
writings. has. by means of this refreshing story,
added more laurels 70 her literary crown. The
remarkably original feature OF the book is that
Of bachelor acting as chaperon Of a young
girl who was launched alone. into the vortex Of
New York: The outcome is unusual. Cloth
bound, 81 Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
THE WHITE DEVIL OF VERDE.


BY LUCIE FRANCE PIERCE
This is a story OF pure love and stirring action.
1t is crisp. bright. often thrilling and is excep-
tionsly we'll written. the style is clear. and the
plot distinctly lifelike There is not char
acter introduced that does not make an imme-
diate and successful appeal TO the ina -nation
of tn. reader II is a delightful tale OF Western
life Cloth bound. S1.2j.
These books sold everywhere. and sent by mall.
postage free. receipt Of price by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
CYRANO DE BERGERAC.
BY NJ. ROSTANI

With illustrations from stage scenes. and
photoCraVure character pictures OF Richard
Mansfield as Cyrano and Margaret Anglin as
RoXane. 12mo elegantly bound in cloth. S1.OO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

urer Of the American Tin Plate Company Elwood.
Ind will be president His only formidable op-
ponent is ". T.. Graham. president OF the lEtna-
Standard Steel Company. Of Bridgeport. Ohio
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
MERlVALE, or Phase. of Southern life.
BY JAMES ROBERTSHAW

Author Of "Nolney Randolph" A delightful
story Of a series Of events which transpired in
a Southern town. Its many characters are re-
plete with human interest. For pure high
class book no better novel has seen the light
Of publication for long time. Cloth bound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
GODS PAY DAY.


story true TO life, full of realistic touches.
original. dramatic and strong in its characters.
1t Is told so well. ana the characters are drawn
so clearly that lovers Of realistic works will find
ii a charming book to read. Cloth bound. gilt
top. 81 %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
g. W. DILLINGHAM; c., Publishers. New Yor

my banquet The president Of the Academy. by
the way. is Mr.. Kpngs uncle, Sir Edward
Poynter.