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"Rangers" Identify.

One of the ablest correspondents OF the New
York Sportsman has been known only by hi:
nom de plume. Granger" That paper has
now disclosed his identity to the world by
publishing his likeness and announcing the
name of Hon. T. P. Ochiltree The Sports
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THE bad condition of our streets is consid-
cred an indication of a lack ofpublic enterprise
and is the cause of vast quantities of capital
being averted from US every year. The streets
should be improved without delay.
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BIRDS are supposed to select their mates on
this, St. Valentines, day. If they pair off
half as hastily as our Congressman do when
ever weighty measure is in consideration
they must deem the matter a very unimpor-
tant one.
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PERSRvERING LIGHT reporters found IS
or 20 street gas lamps burning last night
They had to take lantern, wade in mud and
walk a considerable distance TO do so.
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LEGISLATOR STRATToN has commended
himself to his constituency and the State at
large by introducing bill 10 create State
Board of Health to prevent the spread of
disease. Some such measure is an imperative
necessity.
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FIVE is the maximum number of cloth
busters the sewing girls of Cleveland can
make in one day and as they are paid but
II cents for making each the total daily wages
possible for them is but S cents. Fifteen Of
the girls are now on a strike and both human
ity and morality plead in their behalf.
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seldom made prominent. Our trials by jury
are often really nothing more than trials by
oratory.
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WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IA, 1888.

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IA, 1888.
PERSRvERING LIGHT reporters found IS
or 20 street gas lamps burning last night
They had to take a lantern, wade in mud and
walk considerable distance TO do so.
THE bad condition of our streets is consid-
cred an indication of lack of public enterprise
and is the cause of vast quantities Of capital
being averted from US every year. The streets
should be improved without delay.
BIRDS are supposed to select their mates on
this, St. Valentines, day. If they pair off
half as hastily as our Congressman do when
ever weighty measure is in consideration
they must deem the matter very unimpor-
tant one.
LEGISLATOR STRATToN has commended
himself to his constituency and the State at
large by introducing bill 10 create State
Board of Health to prevent the spread of
disease. Some such measure is an imperative
necessity.
FIVE is the maximum number of cloth
busters the sewing girls of Cleveland can
make in one day and as they are paid but
II cents for making each the total daily wages
possible for them is but S cents. Fifteen Of
the girls are now on a strike and both human
IN ba;r half
If THE Legislature pass the bill for a House
of Correction it should take care to provide
that the inmates shall be watched over as
pupils, not guarded as prisoners. The most
effective discipline will be destitute of benefit
unless it is attended by self instruction and
the incubation of desire TO labor.
As a judgement for ST., 900 now hangs
over Halton's head, for money due the State
because of the last lease of the penetentiarieS,
is is doubtful that he would be able to con-
form to the terms of his cotract should he be
awarded the new lease. The Government
should take no risks that can be avoided.
IF 1T were not offensive the conduct of the
inmates of the Great National Bear Pit at
Washington would be more amusing than any
circus But when, as related by the LIGHTS
correspondent, one Statesman tells another
he has been raised on buttermilk and doesn't
know anything, it is time for us to draw the
line and inform them that they are paid for
other things than disgracing themselves and
the people who sent them to Congress.
OUR jury system is full of absurdities. We
do not select jurors with view to any special
qualification for the duty we expect them to
perform, but by lot, and they are supposed to
be able to properly apply all the different lega
rules relating to the most complicated hypoth
eses based upon the evidence presented. Ir
other words they are expected topossess sufi
Gent intelligence to discriminate on matters o
equity and on technical! questions which tht
most learned jurists in the land would take
considerable time to weigh before making
them the foundation for final judgement
Another absurdity is the allowing Of the defend
ants lawyers to play upon the emotional ma
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If THE Legislature pass the bill for "a House
of Correction it should take care to provide
that the inmates shall be watched over as
pupils, not guarded as prisoners. The most
effective discipline will be destitute of benefit
unless it is attended by self instruction and
the incubation of desire to labor.
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AS a judgement for SIS, 900 now hangs
over Halton's head, for money due the State
because of the last lease of the penetentiaries,
is is doubtful that he would be able to con-
form to the terms of his cotract should he be
awarded the new lease. The Government
should take no risks that can be avoided.
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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1883-09-14
PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 1883.

Bellies ViennOi sess hall SO we'll as
she did that night.
"HOw do yon like herr said
Mrs. Overbsush, cOdseentially, to
Mr. Melton.
''She Is eharmins,r said Mr. Mel
ton, eohtitlentially, to Mis-. 0Ter-
bIush.
And when the music Was over he
went 10 sit BY her again. aud told
her Of a little bIy.windowed cot.
tage in Harlem, which he knew
was "to let.a
sand think il will suit you TX
aetly.7 said he. "But would adj
wise you not YOU moi to rent No. o..
That poor lunatic has pulled the
place all TO pieces. and the land
lord refuses to make any repairs.
Shall | 90 with y0n to look ut the
cottage TO morrow r.
"Oh, | should be soj much ob.
liged !" said Cornclia. "tIamma is
an invalid, you see, and have TO
do all the house.hunting By my
self.
so they went together-and Miss
Colebrook engaged the house.
And they became excellent friends,
aud Mr. Melton often came up TO
Harlem TO call on The two ladies'
Aud wnen next May Day came
around there wasn't any Miss Cole
brook T; she was Mrs. john Melton
sand it all done come oh dat
lucky mistake oh Miss Conny'S,
sad old julius rolling bis yellow.
white eye.balls in great satisiac
tion.
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He Obeyed.
Aberdeen Examiner.

Aberdeen Examiner.
cit will be remembered that at
the last term OF the United States
district court, in this city, Judge
Hill sentenced a man who had been
convicted of a petty revenue of.
fense to ego home, make a cror,
aud then come back to Aberdeen.
and 90 TO Jail for thirty days.
Well, the man obeyed the man
date OF the court to the letter-he
went home, provided for the wei
fade ofhis family by making crop,
and then, after the crop WIS ''laid
by" came TO town for iInprisoD-
ment, aud was discharged last
week at the expiration OF his'term.
1t is this wise and humane habit
of treating petit ofienses--the tenn
pering of justice with mercy--tliat
has made Judge r. A. Hill ot the
United States district court the
most popular of Miseissip,ians.
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A Bachelors Suit.
Buffalo Express

Buffalo Express
A most remarkable suit il now
pending in the supreme court OF
Kings county, N. Y. A Brooklyn
bachelor has sued au unmarried
lady to recover about three hun
dred and fifty dollars which he al
leges she borrowed. Both parties
in the suit are said to be swell.
known" The old bachelor and the
lady we're on intimate terms for a
very long time. THIS intimacy
ceased, and she was engaged to be
married to a lawyer. The old bach.
elor came to the front and lent his
money to buy the wedding clothes
Something happened and the we'd.
ding did not take place. Then the
old bachelor and the young lady re.
newed their former relations. One
afternoon the old bachelor called
by appointment to take the young
lady our. Being on intimate Germs,
llc went into the basement and sat
ia the dining.rooln chatting to the
mother. The mother had previous.
ly told him that her daughter was
getting ready, and would be in
soon. Hearing footstepsln the paro.
overhead, he asked who that was,
and was told must be the servants
and the house-cleaner. After o
while he heard voices which excited
his suspicion. Saying he would be
back soon, he went out and watched
In q lew minutes the front door was
opened aud the young lady VAS
seen bidding n tree and tender fare.
we'll to a middle-aged male stran.
ger. The old bachelor went back
to the house, and there was u
scene. He departed vowing that
he would never set foot in the house
again. He has kept his word, and
sues to recover the money he ad.
vauced Tor the lady's trousseau.
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Chancery Court, Seventh District.
sYLvANUs EVANS, Chancellor,


Jackson county. first Monday of March
and September, continuing six days.
Harrison county, second Monday in
March and September, continuing six days
Hancock county, third Monday IN March
and September, continuing six days.
Greene county, fourth Mondays in March
and September, Continuing six days.
Marion county, second Monday afterthe
fourth Monday in March aud September.
continuing six days.
Perry county, first Monday after the
fourth Monday in March aud September,
continuing nix days. ...-.....-.
Wayne county, fourth Monday after the
fourth Monday Of March and September,
continuing six days.
Clarke county, hrst Monday in May and
November, continuing six days.
Lauderlale county, third Monday OF
May and November, continuing twelve
days.
Kemper county, second Monday in May
and November, continuing six days.
Monthly rules OF Chancery Court on the
s,cInd Monday in each mouth.
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While the cotton and corn crops
of Tate county will fall far below
the yield of last year, our people
are really in u better condition than
for several years past. Last year
they paid so per cent more for pro.
visions than they have done this
year, besides having to buy their
corn and meat at very high prices.
This year they have bought no corn
aud very little meat, and will clear
more money than they did last
ear.--SeaatebiG Record!
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or may it not be that something
stronger than water is required be
fore these gushing cells of love will
open, the tongue unite its Ii and
give full expression to the thoughts
of a mind full of candor and devo-
toni May the unfortunate not
ask or inquire into the motives and
reasOnings that bring about these
results, that give SD much happi
ness TO the fortunate Is it enl
ture, education, prospective politi-
cal position or gold that has the
create est influence with b1th man
and woman in reaching the end 40
much to be desirrd Let us see for
a moment. Culture and education,
supported by energy and enter.
prise, should most asSuredly have
more weight in the consideration OF
this subject, 10 say nothing of the
effects of the waters, than either
political position or gold. The FIRST
will last for all time to come, and
should financial troubles overtake
the parties their original capital
will ut all times b. at hand, whereas
political position lasts usually but
for Il day, and is full Of vanity and
Weakness. Gold it is true, may
last always; but oh, how often do
We see it take wings and fy away !
And when poverty enters the win.
dow, love, without education, Ell.
ergy and enterprise, drifts over the
fails and is lost in the dark and
misty clouds that will OF compulsion
hang over the troubled cataract. So
when the valuable waters of Gray.
son are on the eve of producing
their desired effects do not be so
weak as to ask how much gold can
be on she put in tue scale, but sim
ply inquire as to his or her moral
character, education, energy or eu-
terplise. These qualities will ST.
cure position aud gold. Age some
times works greatly TO the adval
tage of many men and women.
Sill ii they had retained their en-
ergy and enterprise, do not ask the
lumber of years they have lived.
But it they are still as young as a
two year old iu feeling, aud can cut
the pigcon.wing in the ballroom,
and are willing to set aside their
dignity whilst at the springs when
they come tor frolic, to bc happy
aud make others happy, all yet
will be safe, provided the widows
aud girls don't fiirt too much. Such
is my position on the question OF
love aud matrimony, to which yOa
viii all doubtless consent and
agree.
Before quitting this subject / will
assume the responsibility Of giving
II sholt piece OF advice to the boys
and girls OF the South. Remember
that you are descendants of proud
cavaliers of old, whose sole capital
in life was honor, industry, enter
prise and integrity. Remember
also your pedigrees and keep them
pure, unless you might weaken the
great mental power of the South.
ern intellect in the coming genera.
tion. 1t is true you arc at the bot.
tom to-day in the estimation Of the
weight of gold, but none other.
This great superiority Of the intel.
lect which is conceded by all the
world, will ere many days bring
you to the trout aud on top.
Ladies' and gentlemen, | thank
you for your courteous attention,
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THE COURTS
REGULAR TERMS.
REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court, seventh District
SAMUEL II. TERRAL, Judge.
THOMAS s fORO. District Attorney,


Clarke county. 6rst Monday in Febiua- y
and August, continuing Twelve dayS.
Kemper county, tirst Monday in March
and September, continuing twelve days.
Lauderlale eeunty, first Monday n jay
and January continuing twenty-f0ur Judi
eial days IL business requires.
Wayne county, hrst Monday in Apri
and October, continuing six days.
Green county, second Monday in April
aud October, continuing six days.
Perry county, third Monday in April
and October. continuing six days.
Marion county. fourth Monday in April
and october, continuing six days.
Hancock county, first Monday after the
fourth Monday OF April and October, con-
tinuing twelve days.
Harrison county, third Monday after
the fourth Monday OF April and October.
continuing six days.
Jackson county. fourth Monday after
fourth Monday of April and October, col
tinuing twelve days.
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A GERM.
An Interview with a late yellow
Fever Germ Hunter at Ocean
Springs.

For the Democrat Star
Reporter-Haye yOn any 0hjec.
ton, Doctor, To give me some intnr.
nation for publication in the DEa.
.ocRAT SrARf
Doetor-Nonc whatever, sir. Oh
what subject do you wIsh to br en-
lightened I for m aE fait an all,
and l am soIry 10 SAY that iI,- e,lus
cation OF the people OF O.wan
Springs has been sadly neglected.. e
especially about quarantine.
Rep.-it was about this matter,
or rather your success In catchin.
yellow fever germs, that wished
10 have the benefit Of yGur e,lucas
ion and experience.
Doctor-Wel', sir, you must know
that when l un,erto,k this joh ut
the POOR riiiful pittance OF ten dob
lars per diem, and extra pay TOR
Sundays and nights, that intend
ed TO find those germs il had "a
make them.
My 6rst effort was down on the
beach, where | understood there
was AN old hull OF Il schooner. l MAS
accompanied by my chief iieuteu'
ant, Capt. Bosh. He informed ue
that this WAS the remains OF the
vessel with which Ocean Springs
was discovered. My suspicious
were nc once aroused, in fact l.
should state that my suspicious ARE
very easily aroused. We'll, sir, |
gazed into this hull, and there, M.
rdble dictu &! l discovered the long
sought yellow fever germs, but
Capt. Bosh said they were sand
fddlers and devil crabs. | at once
raised his salary to three dollars
per day, and he agreed with me.
After some trouble we succeeded in
catching half a dozen of these rare
species, which have named:
"Yellow feverii grandi suspicioni.r
You must excuse me for speaking.
to you in Latin, but between you
aud |, l get all my latin aud med
ical phrases out of Ball aud Lyons
almanac. The uneducated here Al o
not up to that dodge yet.
Rep.-Wbat a wonderful discov.
cry, doctor; your name will 60 dowr'
10 posterity, as We say,
"Unwept, unhonored aud unsung.'
But what haye YOU done with these
germs!
D0ct.-Ah! there is where the
wonderful comes in; after securing
these yellow feverii grandi suspi.
cioni, ! placed them in BOTTLE
filed with genuine imported bran.
dy, for which l paid thirty.iive
CENTS q quart, and placed this in.
charge of my trusty man George
Washington, who was ou duty quar-
antining "a road; on visiting bim
two hours after, found that Geo.
Washington had drank the brandy
and filed the bottle with branch
water.
Rep.-What was the consequence,
doctori fHof
Doctor-Why, sir, as unaccount.
able as 1t may seem, the branch
water had brought the yellow f..
verii germi grandi suspicionito liic
and the brandy had laid my Inau
George Washington out an effrctu-
ally AS if l bad been attending him
for week, and next week | will
give you my experience IN over
hauling schoouers and famigating
charcoal. Good morning, sir.
Rep.-Thanks, good By, doctor.
TREBLE Elk.
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SCRANTON, MISS,

SCRANTON, MISS.
lila, establish,, an office on Dclmas ityc-
Vrus', where he may hs fonnl wlses wanted,
WIN attend calls day or tirEht,i- az out
or towu aud at Scashore. JlaSing been
continuously engaged in th" practice of
medicine for tweuty-fopr years In the
South, feels oeaiident OF being able to re-
lieve all and cure many. Makes special
fy in treating chronic Diseases. He in.
yites consultation 6ise hi@ trial.
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j. = Tssisa1san
DEr1AL SURGEON,
Gsss.esxslle- Miss.
G.. E. Chidsey,

e.. u. ChR0sfS,
ATTORNEY & COUNsELLoR-Ar-LAW,
Scranton, Hiss.
win srsriae in all the e"'rts OF the
evcnth Judsaaa dsiricr.
Office ut Chilsey's drug store.
Written aud verbal SphNsos sp~en on
all ~asects eaaccird with Shipping ana
Admiralty and Marine insurance..
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Church Notices.

NJ. +. Church, Rev. Thomas Price pas.
tor, 2d SUNDAY : PM, 4th Sunday II AN.
and PM. Sunday School every Sunday
morning.
Baptist Church, Il. I. Hendon, pastor.
Preaching first aud third Sundays vt Z
pm, aud see ond aud fourth Sundays at II
am. Prayer meeting on Friday night.
Sunday school ats o'clock pm.
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Over 100000 boxes Of DIR. Moifett's
Toethina (1'eething Powders) win be sold
this year, and thousands Of children will
be saved from an nntimely grave Our
druggist can supply the tradss
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can have road summons printed at
this Office promptly, In good st,le'.
and unreasonable prices.