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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
An Old Mississippi Home.


Natchez Democrat.
We paid a visit on Sunday last
to our friend, Col. J. +. II. Clai-
borne, at Dunbarton, his residence.
ten miles from Natcliez in the Forks
OF Second creek on the Liberty
road, the old Indian path from Fort
ROsalie to Pensacola. This tract
of land was settled in 1904 by the
late VIM. Dunbar, Gather of Mrs.
Clai5orne) and has been in continu-
ons cultivation ever since. Every.
thing about it speaks of the olden
time. The mansion was built in
1910 of yellow poplar and ash,
every foot of the material being
sawed ont by hand, and is still per-
fectly sound and thoroughly pre-
served. And so with the numer-
GUS offices and outbuildings about
it. The large and beautiful yard is
filled with enOrmus pecan trees
planted sixty years ago, and gigan-
tic red oak, the primitive Titans of
our forest, but now rarely seen ex-
cept on these ancient homesteads
The large, old fashioned garden,
the first land cleared OH the premi-
ses is embeliished with evergreens,
shrubbery, roses, flowers, vines,
and as luxuriant crop of vegeta-
bles as We have ever seen. No one
after a visit to Dunbarton will care
about seeking a new country.
"There is lite in the old land yet.n
The plantation is cultivated on
the tenant system, chiefly by per.
sons born on the place and in the
yieinage, and the average yield is
about 1000 pounds of cotton to the
acre, with a portion of the land in
corn, COW peas, potatoes, etc. Elk.
tensive Bermuda grass pastures
support cattle, sheep and hogs in
fine condition. No fertilizers are
purchased for this place, the farm
and stock supplying abundant ma.
terial. Mr.. Logan, the intelligent
superintendent, i'll charge of Dun
barton for ten years, showed us IA
lot of early bald or beardless win
ter wheat which will soon be ready
to grind. Next season he proposes
to have it in market by the 1st of
May. His oats are finely headed
and nearly ready to cut.
Among the most interesting SOU
venirs at Dnnbarton is "Prentiss
Lodge" neat cottage some fifty
yards from from the mansion, occu-
pied for twelve months by the late
5. S. Prentiss just before he com
menced his brilliant professional
and political career. Itis now used
by Col. Claibore as his study, and
is literally crowded with chests.
shelves and tables filed with books,
old maps, papers and documents. IN
French, Spanish and English. Col.
Claiborne tells us that his great
now is to condense and
select from this vast accumulation
for his history-that he has enough |
for II dozen volumes.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
CHANCERY COURT-7rn DISTRICT.
GEORGE WOOD, Chancellor.

In the county of jackson, on the first
Monday of March and September, and
. continue six days.
In the county of Harrison, an the second
Monday of March and September, and
| continue six days.
In the county of Hancock, on the third
Monday OF March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Pearl, on the fourth
Monday of March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Marion, on the fourth
Monday in March and September, and
continue six days.
In the county of Perry, on the first
Mon lay in April and October, and contin-
ne six days.
In the county of Greene, on the second
Monday in April and October, and con-
tiuue days.
In the county of Wayne, on the fonrth
Monday after the fourth Monday of March
and September. and continucsix days.
In tbecounty Of Clarke, on the first Mon
day in May and November, and continue
six days.
In the county of Lauderdalc, on the
second Monday of May and November,
and continue twelve days.
In the county of Komper, on the fourth
Monday nf May and November, and con-
tinue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
L III Il co U II II S.
REGULAR TERMS.
CIRCUIT COURT-SEvENTH DISTINCT
JAMES S. HAMM, Judge
THOMAS 5. FORD, District Attorney.

In the county of Lauderdale on the &c,
ond Monday of February and August, and
continue eighteen days.
In the county of Kcmper, on the first
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days.
In the county of Clarke, on the third
Monday of March and September, and
continue twelve days.
In the county of Wayne, on the first
Monday of April and October, and con-
tinue six days.
In the county Of Greene, on the second
Monday of April and October, and con-
tinue six days,
In the county of Jackson on the fourth
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue twelve DAYS.
IN the county Of Harrison on the third
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue six days
In the county of Hancock Oh the first
Monday after the fourth Monday of April
and October, and continue twelve days.
In the comfy of Marion, on the fourth
Monday in April and October, and con-
tinue six days.
In the county of Perry on the third
Mon lay of April and October and con
tinue six days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
UNDER THE LILACS.
By MRS. L. BURKE COLLINS.

Sunny South.
Dorothy West leaned over the
garden gate, in the twilight, softly
humming to herself; her blue eyes
auxiously watching theroad stretch.
ing ont to the distant village.
Why don't Tom come 7" she ex.
claimed at last, impatiently.
"Guess he's gone conrtin' anoth-
er gal ]" piped shrill voice at her
elbow. A grave, quaint, old-tash-
ioned face peered into hers; a queer
little old man, of six or thereabouts,
with solemn, owlish eyes, and a
tow head, surmounted by IA brimless
straw hat.
"What do you want, Billy"
Billy's face frightened u trifle.
Want you, sister Dorrie want
YOU to come with me ~
"But, can't go child ; Pm busy
-l'm-'
I" Sister Dorrie /; don't You know
it is wicked to tell wrong stories I
Now, don't you member the time l
stoled the jam, and told You l
didn't; how o,JaI mad you was, and
how yon scolded me, and lowed
that liars always went to Sulphur
lake !"
" Sulphur lake y echoed Dorrie.
ayes, you knows; the lake where
its all sulphur aud brimestone, aud
there amt no heaven, and little
angels, with wings and things 7"
Billy! you bad child, you
mustn't talk in that way! I'll have
to tell mother y
You do, and you'll be sorry,
that's all For l shan't tell you
what | come to tell you y
al don't care to hear it," Do
run away, Billy; that's good
child! | want to be alone; be-
sides, it's getting late, and will soon
be- your bed time. Run in to moth
er, dor
Slowly, the little fellow moved
AWAY, in reluctant obedience Half
way up The long Walk that led to
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
A Singular Escape From Death

EHterpTise COurlcT.
Last Wednesday evening as the
south bound freight train on the
Mobile and Ohio railroad was CON-
ing around the curve near Oakatib-
bee switch, the engineer, Mr.. Gee.
Spicer, noticed IL woman walking
along the side of the track. He
had no idea that she would get IN
the way of the engine, but just be-
fore the train overlook her. she
jumped Oh the track aud turned
her face toward the rapidly APP
preaching engine. The pilot trip
ped her up and she fell forward OH
1t, bruising her head considerably
bnt otherwise receiving no serious
injury. AS soon as possible the
fireman ran out on the engine, and
succeed in dragging her up out Of
danger. She was brought to this
place, and DR.. George was called
in to see her. She told several diff
ferent stories at first, somewhat
contradictory, but from what We
can learn, her name is Eliza Gilbert,
and she lives about two miles north
of Meridian. She says that her
husband whipped her which caused
her to wander away from home,
and she has no idea what caused
her to get in the way of the train.
1t was thought at first that she
was crazy, and some were under
the impression that she was under
the influence of whisky at the time.
From all we eau learn the latter
theory seems most probable. She
was sent up to Meridian Thursday
much improved.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
A NIissis sippi Invention

NJ. p. l.. writing to the Baptist
Record at Clinton, has the follow
ing to say of u war gun recently in,
vented by Mississippian: DR.. "A.
III. McAllister, of Cotton Plant,
Miss, the inventor of the noted
safety Whiffietree, has patented "a
war gun that | think is superior to
any implement of carnal warfare
that has ever been invented. The
Washington Post of the Both ult.,
has the following note in regard to
it: "Col. A. III. McAllister, of Mis-
sissippi, has on exhibition at the
capitol IA new macbIne-gun which
be has just patented. Four men
can work the gun, and it will dis
charge 1900 balls per minute" l
examined the model before the doc
tor went to Washington with it,
and think the invention fully war
rants the statement of the Post, ex-
tIavagant rs it seems to be.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
An objectionable Crime.

Two or three days since tramp
entered the room of woman at
Taylor's depot and committed u
nameless outrage upon her. The
woman was in bed with her infant
child only three weeks old. Not
satisfied with his fiendish work the
wretch beat his unfortunate victim,
leaving her for dead. These brutal
assaults upon the innocent and
helpless merit only one punishment
death OH the spot. Identifica-
tion beyond doubt! then death at
the nearest limb should be the pen
atty. The youth of the land should
be- taught to SO regard it, to so
deal with it. La the face of this
great crime Judge Lynch should
occupy the bench, and Death the
jury box.-Houy Spriags Reporter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
UNNUMBERED CRATES.

Yon hillside with it's shafts of gleamin,
white,
Bathed in the glory Of the setting sun
Holds many grave where hidden from
our sight,
Somo loved one sleeps, life's toll and Ia
Dor done.
But there are graves over whose slumber
ing mould
No polished marble rears it's stately
head,
Aud where no fragrant flowers above un.
fold
To wakenp pity for the quiet dead.
There are the graves deep down within
our hearts,
Where lie the hopes aud dreams of early
years,
Buried from sight, but signaled by such
marks
As only can be made by blood and tears.
Some early love that crowned us in our
youth,
And made life glorious for a short sweet
hour
Some cherished PROMISE robbed of strength
and truth,
Crushed in the morning of its newborn
Hero is the spot where memory has en-
graved
The form and face of one we called
friend,
Ono for whose welfare we would cen have
braved
Censure and hcartache to the bitter
end.
But twas not wisely done and so we draw
Before the treachery of the smiling eyes
A heavy veil The cold world if it saw,
Would proffer pity in thousand lies.
So life goes on. We lay the forms away
OF things we loved not wisely but too
well,
Aud i'll the lapse of years We learn to stay
The fretful chanting of their funeral
knell.
We learn to smile, before the smiling
throng,
Although the adder's fangs be deeply
set,
And join, perhaps, our voices in the song,
To soothc the pain We never caSi forget.
And thus we learn to envy the calm rest
OF those who sleep beneath the silent
sod,
Bound with life's CALLING chains, we know
its hest
To bend our heads aud pass beneath the
And when we see some mourners heavy
In robes of black, haggard with tear
dimmed eye,
We know their lives would be moro bright
and glad
Could they but reason--it is life to die.
dourn not the slumbering dead, but rather
say,
Blessed are the slcepers. Years may
come and go;
leads that are brown and gold may turn
TO gray;
But they are done with earth and tears
and woe,
omew here, we know, beyond the world
of stars,
They will at last have found sweet
Lethe's stream;
ONE time We'll meet them at Gods judg-
ment bar,
Where life is love, and love one long,
true dream.
Ogden Frecmen
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
Cure for Cancer,

A correspondent writes as fol-
lows to the Columbus Independent:
l send you herewith remedy
for that horrible disease, caucer,
which l believe IL certain cure. A
friend of mine in Louisiana has been
cured by the use of this remedy,
and "a gentleman in South Missis-
sippi to whom he gave the recipe
has also been cured. Please publish
for the benefit of suffering human.
ity.
Use the extract of sheep sorrel
prepared as follows:
Gather the sheep sorrel when
green, place it in mortar, beat it
up very fine, express the juice and
strain it i'll order to get rid of the
lint and trash. Place the juice in
a deep plate and set it in the sun
until it evaporateS to the consist
ency of molasses or honey. Spread
the salve thus produced on piece
of kid, or on linen cloth, and ap-
ply to the affected part, renewing
it two or three times day. This
application, in two or three days,
will cause the ulcerous part to
slough off, after which apply
simple ointment to heal sore.
This remedy is sure, and causes
considerable pain, but is otherwise
harmless. 1t the patient has the
nerve to stand the pain it produces
it will effect a radical cure.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
Drunlnlers.
Vicksburg Commercial.

Vicksburg Commercial.
The question as to the advant.
ages derived from the employment
of drummers was practically tested
by IL firm in Georgia recently.
The firm resolved to test the drum
ming business, and to this end they
divided the territory of their trade
into equal parts. One partner to
drum in one part and the other
partner to remain at home and oh
tain trade from his section by
means of advertising in newspa-
pers, circulars, etc, the result of
which was the latter turned over
Seventy.fve per cent. of his sales
and paid twenty five per cent. for
advertising, while the other ac-
counted for ouly thirty per cent. of
the profits, the balance having been
spent in travelling. This stopped
drumming with that house. The
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
held u meeting and, after tho,
rough discussion of the question,
resolved unanimously to take all
their travelling agents Oft the road.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

+, The Detroit Free Press believes
that the man who can invent IL
smooth pavement which will not
rot or pulverize, can become a mil
lionaire in a few years. And while
heis inventing the pavement let US
suggest, for those who have not
signed the Murphy pledge, that he
put some sort of an attachment to
it that will prevent it from flying
up and hitting man on the back
of the head.-Heraad and Iresby-
ter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

Kate Southern. who fatally stab
bed Miss Cowart in ball room in
Pickens county, GA, in fit ct
jealousy, year or two ago, has
been found guilty of murder, and
sentenced to be hanged on June
81. Miss Cowart danced With Mrs.
Southern's husband, and was kill
ed while at his side, by his wife,
from jealousy. The trial vas in
tensely exciting. Mrs. Southern
had her baby in her arms when she
was sentenced. Her husbands
case was continued.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

Representative Chas. Z. Hooker,
of Mississippi, whose speech at the
Boston dinner, Saturday, is partic-
ularly alluded to by the associated
press reporter, is said to be an
especially clever speaker, a finished
scholar, and polished gentleman.
He has soft, persuasive voice,
uses the choicest words, and is
graceful in every movement He
was colonel of a Mississippi regi-
ment, and lost an arm daring the
wary. o. Times.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

Fowls, as well as animals and
human beings, love occasionally to
have condiments with their food.
Cayenne pepper, mustard or ginger
increases the vigor and egg produc-
tion of the fowls. This apparently
artificial diet is needed to supply
that which birds get in their wild
state, spiced berries, buds, etc.
1t is these that give wild fowl their
peculiar game flavor. While In
dian corn, wheat and other grains
contain more or less of this arOmat-
ic principle, they do not fully sup
ply the constitutional demand for
condiments.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
A Pretty Concert.
Paris Fashion Letter.

Paris Fashion Letter.
The only novelty in dress intro
duced at the last Queens drawing
room which is likely to be taken
np-for | do not count one noble
wOman's golden sandals set with
gems as likely to start fashion,
is the iardiniere, a silver tilagree
basket rilled with flowers, fat on
the side next the form and hung
from the waist like chatelaine bag
A glass lining permits this to DC
filled with water, in which the
flowers keep fresh for many hours.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

A family, consistingof man, wife,
and seven children, live in the
woods of southeast Texas, with no
other shelter than that afforded by
the forest trees. They never labor
or purchase food of any kind, sub
sisting wholly upon acorns, nuts.
herbs, rats, birds. fish, frogs, and
what they can procure by foraging.
They haverepeatedly refused offers
of assistance, and express the de-
sire TO live a wild life.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

Grant went through the art gal
leries in Florence the other day,
but he still thinks the American
chrome superior to "them paint
in.s,r
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
PASS CHRISTIAN HOUSE
PASS CHRISTIAN, MISS,

PASS CHRISTIAN, MISS,
Is nov open for the reception of transient
or permanent boarders. This House is
situated on the front, commanding a hne
view of the Lake. All the comforts OF a
home. and the table supplied with the
best of everything. 20 Board s2 day.
o. PEAsLEE. froPrieior'
Arril 70 ls7s jern
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

The Starkville Stock J0Eraal has
suspended its local department be-
eanse there was too much outside
patronage. In this we think our
brethren make mistake.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

Job printing of all descriptions
neatly executed. Send in your
sr,lers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17

ATTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Aagustd, Perry county, Mass.
will practice in the Courts Of the Sew
sAth Judicial District.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
&. ID. Lancaster,

ATTORNEY Il COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Pass Christian, Miss.
viii practice in the Courts of ths Sew
.uth Judicial District.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
&. III. Wood,

ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
Moss Point, Miss.
Practices in the Courts of Jackson,
Harrison, Hancock, Pei.y And Greene.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-05-17
Lewis III. Chaaa,pIin,
j. &. Heidelberg.

ATTORNEY 4 COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CUANCEY,
Pascagoula, Jackson County, Miss.
viii practice wherever he may have
business. viii give special attention to
Collections and Chancery business; such
,s settling Estates, examining Land Titles
md giving Legal Opinions, "quirting"
Titles to Land, obtaining Divorces. Sc.
National Republican., 1878-04-23
OHIO TO THE FRONT.

Tho Republicans of Ohio, the home of the
President, have set an example worthy Of
all emulation. They have made public
declaration of their adherence to the faith
principles, traditions aud usages of their
party, independent ofevery other consdera-
ton, and boldly step to the front with a
proifer Of their best services to save the
country from impending danger, and the
deplorable consequences that would in
evitaby follow n transfer of power 10 the
Democrats North and South. On Wcdues-
day last the leading Republicans OF Ohio
met at Columbus to take 4 view Of the
present situation and future prospects Of the
nation and the party, and determine upon
the path of future duty that is to be pur-
sued for the general veal. We have al
ready given a brief dispatch Of tho proceed
ings of the caucus, but that fell so far short
of presenting the true inwardness and meat
of the occasion that We must now present
the case more fully as q chapter OF current
history, and u a abeacon-light for tho Repub-
licans OF other States In taking their new
departure for an earnest and successful cam.
paign.
In glancing at the published proceedings
Of tho caucus II is gratifying to observe the
marked similarity OF the views there ut
tered and the action there taken with those
presented and contended for by The Ma
TfoNAL REPUBLICAN, for the past six
months. The convocation included large
number OF the Republican workers Of the
State, and the utmost union and harmony
prevailed throughout. There was no effort
to thrust the policies Of the Administration
upon the Republicans Of Ohio, and make
fealty TO the President and his peculiar
views and measures the party shibboleth.
Nothing OF the kind was manifest, while
there was n recognition of differences OF
opinion which must he disarmed Of antaE-
onsm and made to harmonize In the con-
cretion Of tho party for future usefulness.
Those members Of the party who had the
forecast to !see and appreciate impending
dangers one year ago and who were then
reviled and denounced as sOreheads, NAL
contents, and mischief. makers for pointing
to them, were upon this occasion hailed as
tho salt of tho party and honored with con-
idence and respect. This shows that the
Republicans Of Ohio, though temporarily
alienated over the divergence of the Presi
dent from what had so long been accepted
AS the beaten path of the party, are prepared
to come together for the general good, lsav-
ing tho Administration to paddle its own
canoe in waters of its own selection.
Tho Columbus Dispatch, in commenting
upon the proceedings of this caucus, says;
"The Administration was seldom men.
toned, and every allusion TO tho President
fell coldly upon the caucus. Even the letter
of Secretary SHERMAN, which was read to tho
meeting. produced not the slightest evidence
Of approval. and his dOfense Of tho Admins.
tratiOn met with no response. II was evideut
to every mind that the caucus was not ready
to indorss the sentiments Of the Secretary or
approve the acts Of the President.
hIf President HAYES fails to preserve his al
lesisnoe to his party he must stand aside. The
National Republican., 1878-04-23
THE BLoop.sUcKERs AT WORK.

The effort now being made to secure a
change of District government and prop
erly-adjusted division of the burdens of tax
paying is met by an insidious hostility
which cannot be concealed much longer,
and which, when exposed, will show how
much stronger is the love of position with
some patriots than Of the general welfare 1t
office-holding patriot under the District
government to have the wishes of tho
people answered at this time. A change
in tho form Of government is LA
BILE to displace the present horde
of Democratic and rebel officials, and
jeopardize those weakened Republicans
in position who have been praying good
Lord and good Devil until they scarcely
know which is which, and where they most
owe their fealty. There is not holder of
position in the District government to-day,
be no Republican, Democrat, or Confederate,
who heartily espouses the cause of the
people and favors the bill which passed in
Committee of the Whole, and was then
slaughtered In the House. The reason is
apparent, and the mischief they are doing
with Members in season and out of season,
is equally apparent. A change in
the form of the government endangers the
positions Of this hungry crew Of officials,
who have no care how heavily the tax-pay-
ers are hardened il they can only enjoy the
emoluments of their present positions.
This is u matter for the Taxpayers Of this
heavily -burdcncd District to consider well.
They can lily afford to have their interests
entirely subordinated to the personal bene.
fits of lot Of officials of questionable use.
fulness to the public good, and If the pend,
ing measure before Congress should fail the
cause Of that failure can, in great degree
be traced to that cause Let the bill pass
aud then let these leeches take their chances
under the new regime.