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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

The SOULS ANEsIHETIC.-But
men can get hardened to anything.
L used to look upon corpse with
awful sOlemuity, but during the
war the sight became so common
that ] could almost step upon the
dead to avoid a ditch or mud hole.
| have seen soldiers who were kind
aud humane at home, rifle the pOck.
cts OF the dead upon tue battle
fields, aud chuckle over their fiud.
ing. Just so it is with the rich,
They get utterly hardened to pOy.
erty aud passion. They will weep
over pathetic acting in the theatre,
but laugh at scenes as sad upon
the streets. They will shed tears
of sympathy for little ell, but care
lessly pass by the beggar children
on the highway. Money is an an-
esthetic to the soul. 1t makes a
man iUsensible to the pain or grief
OF his fellow.men. l would be
afraid to have much money. Peter
Cooper and Peabody could be trust
ed, but they are dead. When will
the world wake up to the rights Of
the poor aud unfortunate 7 Well,
after al, there is one relief,
one comfort, and l am glad
OF it. The poor can suffer and
then-die. The rich can feast aud
trolic aud then-die, tool What
next i-BiH Arp.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
Chancery Court Seventh Dist.
sYLvANUs EVANS Chancellor.

jackson county, first Monday of March and Sep
tember 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, second Monday n April and Oc-
tOber, continuing six days.
Marion county, fourth Monday in March and
September, continuing six days.
Perry county, first Monday after the fourth Mon
day in March and September, continuing six days.
Wayne county fourth Monday after the fourth
Monday of March and September, continuing six
DAYS.
Clarke county, first Monday in May and NOvem-
ber continuing six days.
I.anderdale county, third Monday of May and
November continuing twelve days.
Kemper county, second Monday in May and No
vember, continuing six days
MontfHy rules of Chancery Court on fret Mon
day In each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

People of violent temper, says a
barber, have close growing hair.
Coarse halr denotes Obstinacy,
while fine hair indicates Refinement,
and people whose hair IL harsh
have amiable but cold natures.
Men with no hair, the bald-heads,
are nearest to angels, and they are
nearest to the fOotlights on bur
lesQue nights.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
POstOnIce Hours.

The following are the postOffice hours Of the
Scranton postOiiioe;
Open from o'clock am. to PIN. From 3o'clOck
pm to pm.
Sunday-Oiice open half an hour before and after
departure of mail trains.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
THE COURTS.
REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court.-Seventh District
SAMUEL II. TERRAL, Judge.

N
SAMUEL II. TERRAL, Judge.
JAS II. NEVILLE, District Attorney.
Clarke county, first Monday in February and
August continuing twelve days.
Kemper county first Monday in February and
August, continuing twelve days
Lauderdale county first Monday in July and
January, continuing twentyfour Judicial days If
business requires.
Wayne county, first MOndayiin April and 0ctO-
Dor continuing six days.
Greene county second Monday In April and DC.
tober continuing six days.
Perry county seventh Monday after fourth Mon
day in April and October.
Marion county Sixth Monday after fourth Mon
day in April and October.
Hancock county, third Monday after fourth
Monday in April and October, continuing twelve
days.
Harrison county, first Monday after fourth
Monday in April and October continuing twelve
days.
jackson county, third Monday of April and 0cto-
ber continuing twelve days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

"Yiz," said Pat, ''Ol've signed two
pledges, wan to the praste am wan
to bis Honor" sits foine man
yez are, Pat replied Bridget, sam
do yez think yen kape thin 70
"Begorra, Oi'll thry an kape wan
av thin, anyhow"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

"Anna Dickinson says that she
had to become a lecturer or a house
servant. Hence she chose the
former in order that she might
have the whole house to herself
occasionally
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

One OF the hardest things for a
boy to do is to convince himself
that the pants made for him by bis
mother look just as if they had
come from a clOthier's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

"Give the devil his due" re-
marks an exchange. The devil has
got his due ct last. A Chicago
lawyer has fallen heir to 5000, ,0O0.-
NelcmaR Independent.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

AN artist who went into the cOun-
try for the purpose OF sketcnlng a
bull found there was danger of the
bulls catching him.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

If you need biIl-heads, letter
beads, cards, circulars, or any
thing IN the job printing line send
vOur orders TO this. s.Otiee,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
Moss Point Directory.


MRTHoDIsT-Rev. X. J. Jones, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

1t is not alays the man who.says
saws the least who know the most.
While "still water runs Deep"
there are few fish in il.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
j. NJ. BARNES,
GONTRACTOR AND RUTLDER
Moss Point and Scranton, Miss

Moss Point and Scranton, Miss.
Estimates furnished on all kinds of
house work, also counters and shelving
for stOrehOuses. Orders at Scranton will
be left with GIraId & Iaurendine, and
orders at Moss Point to be left with J. w.
Stewart. The same will receive prompt
attention. A portion OF your patronage
respectfully solicited
Jan. IL. 1874. civ
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
Justice Courts.

Judge J. w. Starr holds regular terms
of court mt the courthouse in Scranton
the second and fourth Wednesdays in each
mouth.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

Father said q little boy, look.
ing up from his slate, "shonld Dem
crOat be written with a capital d OF
a small d p "Nrite it with a small,
small do sighed the father, who
has just returned from Washing
tou,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

Judge Jas. I. Friar holds regular terms
of court at the courthouse in Scranton the
first and fourth Mondays in each month.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
Bonrd of Hcnlth. .IncllsOn 90.

S. S. Henry, president, DR.. w. A. Cox
DR.. NJ. Moore, j. w, Stewart and w. S
Dodson, sr. DIR. ". ID. Bragg, port ply
sici1n and health officer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

Do yOu want 10 breed chOlerag
Well you cannOt do il in a clean
house, With a clean cellar aud =
yard, all in 3 clean ncighborhood.
-AeicpOrt Nescs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29

The value of the ship building
industry of New England Tor 1884
reached &c, 900, 600.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
TONY'S SHOP
ToNSoR1AL PARLoRS

Have been opened on Delmas avenue,
Scranton, Mas, near Blalack's Stables,
where all can have
CLEAN SHAVE,
HAIR DRESS,
SHAMPOO, ETC,
by the hands of a good Barber, aud in the
most artistic manner. New Shop. New
RazOrs, aud Good Work. Give us a call.
TONY, the Barber,
August %, 1884. 26-1y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
River Side House,
BY Mrs. N. A. Andrews,
ScrN1s ton, Miss.

Situated at the foot of Delmas avenue,
most pleasant locality immediately on
Pascagoula River and only about three
minutes walk from the depot. The River
Side House is successor to the late "Trav-
cler's Rest" of Moss Point, and is under
the same proprietorship. The patronage
of ladies and gentlemen solicited, but
children not accommodated.
Terms reasonable.
April 10, 1885. 6-f
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1885-05-29
official DIRECTORY jackson County.

Clerk of the Courts Walter NJ. Denny.
Sheriff-JOhn T.. Clark.
Treasurer-S. X Thompson.
SurveyOr--E. W. Morrill,
AssessOr-A. A. Vaughan.
Co. Supt. Pub. Ed-Dr. IL. L. Howe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
A MOTHERS AWFUL CRIME.
Hurting One Child from the Window and
Trying to Choke the Other.

Hurting One Child from the Window and
Trying to Choke the Other.
NV lOEE, March lJ.-Johu McClus-
key and his wife Anpie occupy the third
a1or Of rear house at 5l7 East Fifteenth
street. Heis house-painter, and has had
considerable trouble owing to his wites in.
Temperance. On Sunday last she ended a
pro'racted spree by signing the pledge.
1T o'clock this morn the husband
was awakened by hearin, .oiSe at the
window His wife stood there with her two
ye,r old child Annie in her arms She had
thrown up the sash and opened the shutters.
Just as the husband was about to ask what
she meant, the mother dashed the infant ont
Of the window and sprang toward the re-
naming child, brigh; eyed little girl aged
years, named Mamie. The father sprang
upon the bed aud seized his wife, and after
a struggle, Overpowered her.
Tae ueighbors were aroused, and the
child, with It's skull fractured and uucou-
sci1us, was taken to the statiOn.house and
then to Bellevue Hospital. The woman
was arrested as she was irving to choke the
otler child She was delirious from the
etrc.s Of her last debauCh and was held
.or medical examination al the IoTkvllle
Court 10 day. The infant Annie died at
aeon in the hospital. The father is unable
70 lear the expenses Of q funeral, and called
at the Coroner Office to have the city Ru-
thC-ities dispose OF the body which will be
l0.e.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
The PROSPECTS OF WAR
Between England and Russia Dis
Cussed in Military Circles.
A sELIEF That WAR WILL COME
A Comparison Of the British ard the Rus
sian Armies---lntecesting 0yna-
mite Experiments.
The RUSSIAN MINISTER'S INTEREST.
>p irl % fhs Rrgi,tr.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March IA good
deal ot interest is felt in military and diplo.
matte circles here regarding the prospects
Of war between Russia and England |
was noted with much interest at the trial Of
dynamite projectors the other day near
Lear that the Russian minister, Mr.. De
Strive, was the most interested observer.
lie watched the proceedings closely, taking
CoP:0us notes, and in every way showed
-; matters pertaining 20 ar, and its im.
r.,ments were OF special Importance to tim
aai his nation At this time. The more the
situation is discussed the more grave it
sy,Ui5 % military and diplomats to become.
Nha, will be the result OF war between Eng
land and Russia is question, for there
seems q growing belief that such war is to
come. When an irresistible body comes in
contact with an immovable one the result
l. supposed to be something terrific. When
EDcland's reputation as fighter is
considered, and then Russia's huge army
tue largest IN the world, is stood up along
side otit the result Of a war between these
nations is looked upon with dread Russias
regular army is the largest in the world
and her navy has more vessels than that OF
au7 other nation. The standing army of
Russia consists OF 10000 men and her
navy of S1& vessels. Russia PAYS for the
wsir-eUgrCe Of her army SlZj. 900 600 a
yssr. a sum several millions create. than
rha: paid by any other nation !o2 this pur-
nose. Great Britain standing sruiy Is
oDly - GOO men against Russia : 80 900,
aud her army when on war footing 6i2,-
0r0 agaius, RusSla's 300, 900. when on
wsr footing. England paws S'O,GoOOU0 q
YEAR for her army against Russia Sl2j-
0UU001. And yet Great Brltaius army
costs - - for each head OF her population,
while Russia's cost her only $l.2T per
inhal;rsn,. Even if Great Britain takes
mo accouu, her India conIngent-the
army of British India IS 10000 and on
war footing $4,000. The total would va
in either case less than half of RGSsjas
force Russia has the largest standing
army OF the world, 10000. Italy comes
next with 80 600. France is next with
5spoCO. Germany next with li5, 1000.
China next with 10000 Austria and
Hungary next with $4,000 British India
next with 10000. Great Britain next
pith -, 900. Russia's navy has $IS yes
sells that Of France 302. Crest Britain 2i6
though it is proper to aid that Great Brit
ain : navy cost about three times ss much
rs that o. Russia.
Besides this Great Britain has so many
other matters 10 take her attention. In
Eg-p. she L,s more than her match, nov.
India and her South American possessions
REQUIRE constant attention. Ireland can
no: be trusted. In view OF these things the
course OF events between England aud
Russia Is . matter Of great interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
A BRIDGE GIVES AWAY

ON the Texas Pacific and Causes n shock
ing Accident.
GALVESTON, Ten, March lj.-While the
eas, bound mail on the Texas Pacific rail
road was crossing Vallaje creek, near Ar.
iington this morning the bridge gave away
AID the engine, mail and baggage cars
were precipitated into the creek. The fire.
man is missing and is supposed to be under
the engine. Woodruff the bag
gage master, and the route agent,
name unknown, we're seriously injured.
They were taken to the company 5 hospital
at For. Worth Strikers visited the scene
of The wreck this afternoon and went man
fully to work clearing and repairing the
track Fireman !. Il. Hobeck Jumped from
the tender aud was carried under and
killed. Engineer S. Roach was badly IN
jUred Baggagemaster Woodruff and mail
agent Stewart were both wounded, but not
seriously.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
SAMUEL J. TlLDEh
Said to be Preparing for the End Of
His Life.
HE RESIGNS THREE OlREcToRsHIPs
And Thereby Causes Some Talk Among
ftnanciers- HE is Nov
Said to be
HELPLESS TO AN APPALLING EXTENT,

NV YORK, March l5-Tae resignstioa
By Samuel j. Tilden OF directorships in
three stock companies in which he is heavy
owner has caused some talk among
franc ers. He has always been so careful
to be controller of his own inves. ments
that search has been made for a reason for
the change Of policy. The true one uu-
doubtedly is that he can no longer hope to
regain sufficient strength for the slightest
activity. For the first time in bis life he
has spent the winter entirely away from this
city His sumptuouS mansion in tram
ercy Park, complete in all its decora-
tons and luxurious furniture-eyen to the
paintings on the wails-has no other occu,
pant than watchman. Tilden has not
once come down from Greystone, his coun.
try place on the Hudson, since last Septem.
Der, nor has he been aboard his yacht,
though it was fitted up in the fall with the
means Of comfort for cruise which its
owner was understood 10 contemplate. No
body ia nearer TO him than John Bigelox.
who says: Nj Tilden was never in
greater mental vigor than he is to-
day. The best advice which the man
ayers Of Mr.. Clevelauds campaign got ia
the canvass was from him. But he would
tell nothing concerning Tilden's physical
condition. 4 man in an equally favorable
position 10 know the truth, says: "Ti!ien
will never leave Greystoue alive. He knows
it, and that is the cause OF his retirement
from the directories Of railroad companies.
His health began TO fail alarmingly during
his Presidential campaign of lS;6 and he
has steadily lost strength. re-
member that, on his departure
for European tri in the ensuing year, a
notable reception was given TO him. on
which occasion he had to be literally car
rCd into the house where the monies
were held That WAS his last attempt to
make public speech. He has since at
tended two meeting, but only as an auditor.
lie is now helpless 10 an extent appalling TO
the very few who get the opportunity 10 see
him. Still, he firmly believes that he will
improve in health-so much so that. ] be-
lieve, he hopes to be q Presidential csndi.
date in lsSS. 1t was reluctantly that he
became convinced Of his physical inability
10 take the nomination last summer, aud
his willingness to be an adviser TO President
Cleveland is due to au anxiety to contrib
ate 10 a successful administration. in order
to strengthen the party for his own ensuing
campaign.
Such talk may be purely speculative. but
il comes from source which makes il in
terest;ng The mos. important fact is that
1ilden is very low and, in spite Of any pos
sihIe expectation of f"t"rs political activity.
is getting his financial affairs in shape for
death
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
The Dynamite Experiments.

- "''. f' 'llf 4Fy'e'''s
N,.ury.roN, March 1.-THE eNper.
iuerrs with dynamite projectiles, just
outside the CITY last week, were very in
,cres,iu,. The shells used consisted Of
brass casing. couical shaped, charged with
ten pounds of ycerine Powle which in
appearsnce is as harmless as a dish OF
calves foot Jelly, and but little denser in
consistency. The gun WAS fired by means
Of an electric battery stationed about 300
wards in the rear, and before firing all pres
ent we're warned 10 protect themselves by
Getting behind trees stone walls or other
10 avoid the contingencies of pieces OF rock,
broken shell, etc, that might Dc
caused BY the tremendous eN.
plosion ANTICIPATED. and this precauion
was not an unwise one, for upon tho second
explosion huge rock was thrown from the
Tircinin shore over the heads OF the hring
parfv and was subsequently found in field,
north of the canal road and not less than
I 500 yaris FROM whence it, was dlslodged.
II was eighteen inches long by SIX to eight
inches in diameter To describe or esl'
mate the force of the explosion would be
im7ossible. Huge masses of rock were torn
from their bed and literally pulverized, ana
what was before the smooth surface oil ap
parrn,ly inpeuetrable granite Is now but
the torn and assured sides OF volcanic
ruin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
Io.th. Poor once Seekers.

ITO
Wssuly.roN. March 1.-The extreme
siowress OF the administration in making
official changes is very eNasperating to
those who are on expenses here, as well
as those who want local Offices All admit,
however, that there seems little hope OF
material change in the policy Of making
haste slowly.
Interviews with prominent Democratic
candidates for District offices result in
svery instance in ominous shakes Of the
head and the reply. President Cleveland 5
civil service reform, you know, given in a
manner tba. portended fears Of years Of
wa;fiug. Tie belief was current that out
few changes would be made and those only
in .ime A feeling Of dependency has
riept into the ranks Of tho applicants, and
,hss seem roa 10 think thsta woetul neglect
ms irsa shown them, especially for the
rar-ab,e services they claim to have given
lu~.rg the carrToigu. Mr. Villas said re,
only tbs; the FiTa; Assistant Postmaster
C.rcral would not DC announced uE.A the
.-s.lv var, Of this week The Second ASSIST
su. month hence, and tue TErt
Assistant not until July. He stated
4 reason that the efficiency Of the service
would be seriously effected if Wholesale
.bauees we're attempted at once, as the
practical workings Of the department would
5e in new hands. As to the first assistant
postmaster generalshiP there is no doubt
Ia, /, Nas offered to Mr. Money, who was
PRESENTED 10 Mr.. Villas by Judge Field, OF
5hs Supreme Court, and, according to good
a.tboritv n offer was then made. 1t Is
P,ars,5of however. that at the last busi.
ness enterprise conceroing which he ls no"
Or = visit 10 New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
Iumsden Fortifylng Hurat.

yruERAN, March l5,-It is reported that
81, Heter Lumsden arrived at Hurat aNi
Afptsns a-e actively fortifying the city.
Small bodies Of Russians hold wells and
roads betseen Salakha and Murghab rive.
There are several hundred Cossacks near
Pull Khartun, the most southerly point
neo.est Hurst, occupied By the Russians,
Russian forces occupying Merv con
sist of a battalion Of infantry, 4
regiment of dragooons and some
cossacks At Askabad there are about
eight thousand troops Of all aims. One
Russian brigade and convoy Of military
stores are enroutc IRON Caucasus 10 Aska-
bad. Aighans here believed an offensive
and defensive alliance between England
an Turkey would have the effect Of ale
WAITING Turcomo3 from Russian authority.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
A DASTARDlY MURDER
Committed at ROme's Mills, Near
Ctarksburg.
JAMES BOllS SHOT BY A RUFFlAN
And instantly kiIed---The Murderer Hur-
'ied OF 70 Jail ---
He Has
a MARROW ESCAPE FROM LYNCHlNG.


CLAEEsGURG, W. Va, March lj-Terri-
bic excitement prevails at Romes Mills, q
small village eight miles east Of this city,
over the most dastardly murder that ever
WAS perpetrated in this part of the State.
One Of the most iuolfensive and quiet citi.
zens of this village, James Boils, was shot
and instantly killed by rutlian named d.
F. Ashcroft The latter lived on the farm
OF Mr.. Writ Carper He arose this
morning and went out, taking
Il dousle-barrel shot gun with
him. He walked directly to the village Of
Rome's Mills and meeting Mr.. Boils, delib.
erately shot him dead Ashcroft was i'm.
mediately sezed by the officers and hurried
of to Jail in this city. None too soon, how.
ever as large crowd Immediately col,
lected who would most certainly have
lynched Ashcroft could they have laid hands
on Linn after they f4lly realized the bastard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
THE EDlCT
Has Gone Forth That the Droues
Must Go.

A"NN INV "'"uoN
Must Go.
SDecldi 10 fbr Register
WASHINGTON, March l5.-The edict has
gone forth that the drones must 60. The
attention Of Attorney General Garland has
been called to the fact that his predecessor,
Mr.. Brewster, appointed number Of detec,
tives, commonly styled Special agents,
aud that the services they render
are scarcely commensurate with the
compensation they receive. At least five
OF these gentlemen are loafng about Wash
ingtou, rendering no services whatever and
drawing - per day and expenses with re,
igious regularity. The Attorney General
said yesterday: my attention has been
called to this matter. and shall give it my
early consideration His manner indi-
Gated that these expensive relics of the
regime Of Brewster, Attorney General,
must 90, and stand not upon the order of
their uOinu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-16
What Letters rom AskabHd and SRrllaho
Saw.

T.uErAN, Narci l5.-A letter from
Assahad dated February -, says: Com
munications between strangers and people
in rhe outside world closely supervised
Troops and stores are going forward daily
en- route 10 Nov. Soldiers are pre-
viousN blessed by priests who
tell them TO fgh, yaliGntly
against the Cars enemies. Civilians and
military men opeuly discuss the likelihood
OF declaration Of war against England
Great excitement prevails here asitis stated
lG.uup troops were ordered to Merv. Work
on railway from Eizlc-Aryat TO Merv is be-
ing pushed With the utmost rapidity.
Great difficulty is experienced in
inducing workmCu 10 20 to Merv as
theY fear TO be Killed Jy the British or AZ
ghtrs. \ letter from Sarkaho, dated
March ,, states that i've battalions OF Rus
sian infantry and three batteries OF artillery
are IN route from Bokhara to Mery,a that
snail party Of Cossacks recently attempted
to traverse Xulikar dcfle, brit were p7e.
vented by ForuX.