The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1879-02-14

beat, and well worthy the publi
T patronage.
Right here we will take occa
sion to say there is no yellow feve.
on the coast at the present time
The two cases reported at Hands
boro some weeks since, have recov
cred, and no more have been re
ported since. The coast was never
healthier than now, and there seems
to be no apprehension of an cpl
demic the coming season.
The societies and citizens Of
Mobile are working vigorously tC
make the approaching Marble Ia
the grandest fete in the existence
of the Gulf City. The railroads
and steamboats, have reduced their
rates on this occasion, and it is
expected there will be the largest
gathering in the city on the 25th
that has ever assembled there.
Again we would call the atten-
ton Of our delinquent subscribers
TO the fact that we would in no wise
become offended should they pay
up what is due us. So don't be
bashtul, dear delinquent, but walk
right up and settle. We have a
full supply of blank receipts on
hand, which we will take pleasure
in filing out and signing when the
cash is forthcoming.
Our people should not forget
that next Monday is the opening
day of the Gulf States exposition
at New Orleans. The inaugural
address will be delivered by Lieut..
Gov. l.. A. Wilt, and Hon. r. n.
Ogden will also deliver IA suitable
address. This enterprise is rcceiv-
ing the hearty support Of the enter.
prising mel Of New Orleans. and it
is expected there will be quite Il
crowd in attendance.
-Mardi.GraS comes on the Goth
inst, and our Mobile neighbors are
making grand preparations for the
occasion. 1t will be n good time
for our citizeus to visit the city,
aud those desiring to purchase
goods while there can find many
live merchants represented in our
columns. Our business manager
will be OIL hand to take in the fes-
Invites and also to receive any
orders for advertising that may be
offered.
One of Prof. Granberry's schol-
ars who attends the academy, is a
very smart young lad, and among
other evidences of his future great
he processes to be Il mind
reader. One day this week he re-
marked to the professor that he
could read his mind, and as an evi.
that he possessed that abili-
ty he said, 81 believe you are 60
ing to lick me-" whereupon the pro
replied, "You are about
and proceeded forthwith to
on the rod.
Wood & Ward, at Moss Point,
would call the attention OF buyers
% their large stock of children's
which they will now sell
1ery low tor cash. In a few months
.hese young gentlemen have built
Up a good business. Their stock
If goods is well kept, and now
hat they have added on to their
tore a two.story addition they
will have ample for storage
If corn, oats, bran, cracked corn
md hay, all of which they keep a
ull supply. People from up the
country would do well to give
hem q call. They will this week ,
a new stock of ladies' and
mems shoes.
Last Sunday, near Randalfs +,
erry at Moss Point, George Lewis i
nd George Holleman. two colored {
men, became involved in a Difficult .
V about "a woman, aud after quar-
awhile Holleman up with a
tick and laid Lewis out on the
As a matter OF course
his enraged Lewis feelings very
luch, and regaiuing his footing be
ut with his little razor and slashed
t his antagonist. Holleman re- :
eived a cut across the side and III v
he head, but the wounds. are not :
angerous. Lewis was arrested and
ow repfnes in jaIl to await the re-
hts OF the wounds he inflicted.