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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
Reorganization of Customs Dis
tricts.
Special to the Times Democrat /.

Special to the Times Democrat.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-AHx.
iOus inquiry is received here from
several Southern cities as to the
prospects OF success of the bill
recently introduced by Mr.. Breck-
inridge, of Arkansas, to fix the
salaries OF collectors and other
officers of customs, aud to consoli-
date customs districts. The bill
originated in the Treasury Depart
ment, aud represents Mr.. Manning's
desires in the premises. The reOr
ganization proposed would have
the following districts in the States
named :
FlOrida-District of st. Johns,
one collector, $1,000; District OF
Key West, one collector, $500 ;
District of Pensacola, Que collector,
$1,000 District of ApalachicOla,
One collector, 5000.
~Alabama-Djstrict of Mobile,
one collector, $1,000.
Observation-Disclosures of Pearl
River, one collector S12OO, and
Paseagouls shall be the principal
port OF entry in said district.
Observation-Disclosures of New Or.
leans /: One collector, $1,000; Que
naval officer, 1880 One appraiser,
$500 one surveyor, $35OO.
T~exas-District OF Brazos De
Santiago: One collector, $1,000;
District OF Corpus Christi : One
collector, $500; Laredo shall be
the principal port of entry in said
district. District of Galveston /:
One collector, e3500 District of
Saluria ; One collector, e2O00; Dis
trict Of PasO Del Norte One
collector, $1,000.
The bill was referred to the ways
and means committee, but il has
never been considered and is not
to be at this session of
Congress. The committee has its
hands full Of other matters.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DEMOCRAT-STAR
is the Oldest newspaper on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast has a
larger bona tide circulation
than any other newspaper in
this section; therefore, it is
the BEST advertising med
ium. Advertisers, bear this
in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
DISSOLUTION NOT,".

The firm Of w. A. Cox Il o.. d..,
drugs. medicines, etc, was saoIss.ea
Saturday, June s, 1886. by mutual ooel \
Or. W. a. Cox having purchaaaSV o,st
MIR. Ed. r. Bragg's Interest In tLs 81 1
medicines, fixtures, etc, now ON uiue
DR.. w. A. Cox assumes ali i,ah' uHa'
the late trim and is alone author,ss'
collect the outstanding debts Of ~ !
firm. He will continue the dru .u' NJ
ness ut the old stand, and resns. ead
asks a continuance Of the patrpS.aal
his friends and tho public ~gsberallvss I
Scranton, June II, 1885. y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

P. X. MAYEEs, Saw-Nill Jones and
Grover have all joined the glorious band
of Benedicts. Let the good work 20 on
and on.-NesO Mississippian.
Yes, let it, Bro. Martin. Yea,
try again and see if you can't make
the "gOod work go on at lelst one
more step. We feel so lonesome
without you.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

Shoes, Hats, Umbrellas, Baskets aud Sateb.
els. Yon wouldn't believe there was ~
many shoes in the United States az / saw
in that store, and at prices SO low thsv
would make your hair curl. The'ye 90,
everything from the common brogans !"
the finest shoes for ladies', men and chill.
dren. And lIats-there's oceans of bats
o can bny the latest style straw hat,
there from 25c. to 81. co piece. And van
are sure to got your moneys worth II
you'll look a. this picture you'll zee mat
about the way UHcle Zeke is goinS to
make for the BIG RED STAR. corner If
Ca al and Tx hange Place every time he
goes to New Orleans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
tBOARDTNCI

Mrs, 81. N. BECK takes tbis ma.
informing her friends aud the pubic Jug
orally that she has opened her BeorSSssa '
House, on haynoir street, Blloxi, Miss
Terms moderate. "s'
Biloxi. june IL, 1885. IA.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
NOTICE.

The law firm Of Brame & Eyeritt. com-
posed of #. w. Brame, of Scooba' Miss
and II. B. Everitt, of Scranton. after nm
existence oftwelve months, attended with
most Peasant relations to both, is by mnt-
nal consent dissolved. The senior member
OF the firm, I. W. Brame, is now located
at Scooba, but will attend the courts of
county so long as business re-
guires ; while the junior member. II. r..
Everitt, respectfully s~olicits a continua-
ton of the patronage heretofore enioyed
by the hrm at Scranton. Respectfully,
7. W. BRAME,
June II, 1876. i6.1t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The commencement exercises of
the A. & NJ. College, opened at
Starkville last Sunday by a sermon
preached by Ri. Rev. Hugh Miller
Thompson. The attendance began
and has continued large.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
OUR AGENTS

The following gentlemen are authorized
TO collect all dues to the DEMoCRAT-STAR
office and receipt for the same:
MFR. II. +. Russell, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Mr.. Joseph C. Airey, Handsboro,
Mr.. Marion f. Baxter, Pennington,
Mr.. N. Butchert, Pass Christian,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The jackson Clarion says that
Miss Kate Bridewell, a native Mis-
sisSppian and a vocalist of culture,
is at present considering IN offer to
join the American Opera, made her
recently by Theodore Thomas.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The Illinois Central Railroad
big j. will give an excursion from
New Orleans to Hot Springs, Ark,
on Monday the 21st inst., leaving
New Orleans at 8 p. M, at the rate
of 5000 round trip, ticket good
for 40 days. This Is a splendid
opportunity to visit the healing
springs aud recuperate for the
summer. Young man, if you are
sick, now is your time to go cheap.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
DON'T FORGET

to pay the DEMoCRAT.STAR Office
whatyou mayowe it-whenever you
have the money. 1t takes money,
and plenty of it to run a first.class
newspaper like the DEMOCRAT.
STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

KING LUDWIG, of Bavaria,
recently deposed from the throne
for insanity, committed suicide last
Sunday by drowning himself in
starberg Lake near Berg Castle.
Otto !, a demented Prince, sue.
ceeds to the throne.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
CANDIDATES.
For Congress--Sixth District

We are authorized TO announce Colonel
THOMAS r. STOCKDALE, of Pike coun.
ty, as q candidate for Congress in the
Sixth District, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
We are authorized to announc Hon.
II. S. VAN EATON, OF Wilkinson county,
as a candidate for reelection to Congress,
subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

WI consider it a cardinal rule
that to he a Democrat is to Be a
Democrat, aud there is only one
way Of showing ito labor for
Democratic success and encourage
Democratic workers by bestowigg
favOrs wOrthily and promptly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

TIE Savannah Ne'Os says that
the "questions Of the hour" are in.
ereasing In number and Importance.
Among the number are: HDoes
prohibition prohibit ~ sDOes pro.
lection protect - "DOes Keelv,s
motor mote p and how aDOes svo.
lutiOn svolTeP
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

WE publish to-day an adver
tisement of an offer for the sale of
Rex Farm, by Mr. j. r. Muse, of
New Orleans. This is Que Of the
most desirably located places on
the Gulf Coast, and has been
improved with lavish expenditure.
1t is near the prospective location
Of themilitary encampmenf, which,
II chosen, will-sVeatIy enhance its
value. Read tHs advertisement
for terms
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18


The opposition to Van Eaton OH
the coast, while it is not so very
numerous, has been exceedingly
lively of Late. In nine cases out of
ten, this opposition eau be traced
directly TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
body or somebody's friend failed to
get an Office. Put on your think
ing cap and see if this is not true.
1t matters not how efficient aud
useful a Congressman may be, vet
some men cannot rise above petty
spite. Verify, the dispenser of
patronage has a hard road to travel.
Coast Beacon.
1t will not do to say that the
majority of tue good people of the
coast are actuated by petty spite.
but unfortunately MANY are being
deluded aud misled by an energetic,
spiteful minority. We hope such
will wake up before it is too late
and espOuse a nObler cause.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The Board of Supervisors of
Holmes have repealed the dog tax.
Some of the citizens we're about to
hold an anti.dOg tax convention.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
Debating TO OONGREsSMEN.

a, ~ OUNdhbboMbN'
: We believe that there are time
D when the wishes of the masses o
D the people should not only lie con
: suited, but serve as "a guide To-
public servants. On the other hand
we believe there are times when The
constituent should "either be q
king or a fool" to S "a figure oil
speech. 1t is not every ma who is
a statesman, nor is every statesman
a man. Patriotism without wisdom
is often but "a sounding brass, and
rice UerSa.
Judge Van Eaton opposed the
Blair and OleOmargarine bills, SEN
ator George opposed the Bankrupt.
cy bill, Hon. John NJ. Allen opposed
the Rivers and Harbors bill, and
we might go clear through the
House and Senate and find every
Representative and Senator, except,
perhaps, II few, deeply dyed dema
gogues (and they sometimes make
%nlistakes) opposing and favOring
measures wherein their constituents
partly disagree with them. But
who would advocate the practice of
every man expressing his condem-
nation of his Representative at the
ballot box, however faithful he may
have been in other things, because,
in one or two isolated cases, he may
have differed with him upon cues.
tons of a general nature and gen.
eral application. Shall Senator
George, after being a faithful
worker in other things, be con.
demned at the ballot.bOx because
he does not believe IN bankruptcy I
The people did not instruct him to
vote for that measure, nor Judge
Van Eaton to favor the measures
he opposed, and, perhaps, after all,
they are right and the people differ
lug wrOng-at least we venture to
say they can give better reasons
or their positions.
These are not party measures,
but being important oness should be
digested and under.
stood BY the wisest of the nation
before going into the form of law,
lot only the underlying principles,
|nt each bill upon its merits. 9th.
'rwise there is danger. To jeopar.
lice the personal interests of those
Who may think differently from their
constituents would certainly pre-.
'ent this to some extent, as states.
nen are human. Upon such matters l
re will say that if artful factions
ttempt to direct, control, counter.
ct or awe the regular deliberations 9
nd actions OF the constituted au. \
hOrities it will be destructive of q
be fundamental principles OF our h
overnment and of fatal tendency. q
We will not say that these gentle. I
len are wiser than many who differ I
18th them. but they are surely in a 4
etter position to form correct opin. q
which should be respected. T
In conclusion, we cannot believe 4
lere are many thinking men in '
ackson county or the State, pos.
essed of reasonable degree of
p%preciation of the true merits of a = !
preventative in Congress, who
Ould allow themselves to be biased =
their political actions by these y
hobbies urged by none
ut enemies of men-not measures. 81
~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

Two girls in Pekin, ILL.,, recently
had a chewing gum contest, in
which the winner opened her teeth
5000 times an hour.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The liquor license in YazoO coun.
ty has been raised from $500 to
$1,000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The Democratic victory IN Ore.
gan was a sweeping one. The
Democrats elected about all of the
State candidates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

A NEW license bill has been in.
troduced into the Legislature of
Louisiana, which, if passed, will
increase the State revenue over
10000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The q. s. Senate has passed the
yellow fever bill. This bill provides
that commission Of three members
is to 60 to South America and
Mexico to investigate the alleged
discoveries made there of the
specific cause of yellow fever aud
its prevention by means of inocula.
ton. 1t will be a big thing I'LL
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
IN NEWORLeiNS

There Is no use talk.
lug about big plaes,
and sights, for WEN,
to New Orleans III n.
other day aud / w y
fairly paralyzed, II
went to u good NAM
places, but the one M,
got t~eetotally abes5
Iot me was a treneud'
Gus big store they cali
the RED STAR n,
as big as a 25O-pOuDs
girl on roller skates
and don't you forget h
What do they Eeae1
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

MEssRs. ALLEN, Morgan, Single
ton, Barry and Barksdale voted for
the OleOmargarine bill Messers
Catchings and Van Eaton against
L.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

MRS. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is
said to favor the use of wine at the
mansion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

Hon. L. M. FAvRE has been con.
frmed Collector of Customs OF
Pearl River District.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The State Prohibition Conven-
ton did not meet on the 10th, but
postponed until the 14th of July.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The Supreme Court of this State
stands adjourned until the first
Monday in October.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

BARGAIN aud trade in u cOnven.
ton will not be endorsed by the
people.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

NAToHEz has organized a mer.
chants exchange.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

Hon. II. s. VAN EATON has
shown that be has the glorious
determination and courage to fol.
low bis own conviction without
waiting to see which way the
heard moves. We would rather
see a man err 10 a manly and
independent manner, than to get
BY tamely following The lead.
ors.-Nep AisSisSippidh
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
THE CONVENTION IN JACKSON 90.


The following letter dated Mos
Point, Miss, June 8, 1886, to th'
~. o. Times. Democrat, says:
The mass meeting at Scranton OF
the 18th deserves more than q pass
ing notice. A strong feeling against
Judge Van Eaton bad taken hold
on the people of Il county, not or
account of his appointments, alto
gether, but on account of his vacil'
lating course and general unrelia.
bilIty, he having made promises
that he did not keep, and thereby
creating a feeling of dissatisfaction
among his former friends. His
record on public land matters, his
course OH the Blair educational
bill, aud his vote against the OleO-
margarine bill all had their effect
aud the people rOse to denounce
his course, the whole county being
better represented than ever before
at Il mass meeting. Wagons, bug
gies, tugs, schooners aud barges
we're brought into requIsitiOn as
means of transportation for the
crowd, and the only show OF friend.
ship for Judge Van Eaton was by
those who are under personal oh
legations to him.
Hon. j. B. McRae, our Repre-
sentative III the Legislature, placed
Edward Bloomfield, Esq, in nomi-
nation for chairman. After a show
of opposition be was elected over.
whelmingly. The delegation are
all anti. Van Eaton. Thus have the
people of Jackson county spoken.
There is no use to try to disguise
the fact that the opposition to
Judge Van Eaton in that Conven.
ton was largely worked up by a
party of disappointed Office seekers
on account OF the disappointment
of themselves or their friends.
They bestired themselves to import
and did import all the available
material picked out from the body
OF the county that they could rake
and scrape for the purpose of car.
ryiug the Convention to their salts.
faction. Hence the "wagOns, bug
gies, tugs, schOoners aud bargeS.'
How else can it be explained that
)ne of their leaders boosted after
ward that the vote was cast accord.
ng as he "%winked," and he claimed
his h"ndred and sixty strong.
There is no use to try to get around
t. The disappointed marshalled
heir strength, while Judge Van
EatOn's friends were not so well
organized or represented. We had
IOped that the people would not be
by the sOTe.heads who are
tiven to using the Blair bill and
Their little pretenses as a qnirk to
heir whip OF prejudice. They care t
cry little about the Blair or cleo. I
Margarine bills compared with their
ersOnal malice. f.;
In the matter of appointments d
udge Van Eaton was unavoidably |
laced in a very delicate aud trying
OSitiOn. He was forced to dis y
riminate between his friends, aud il
lille he did not make appointments b
was, of course, bound to aid in Il
aking selections. All could not !,
preferred, and those who were ;,
sappOinteG, being unable to prove \
~ corrupt or evil motive in what u
did do, are trying to hatch up I,
cuses to vent their spleen and to u
cure aid in doing it. 1t is little, g
say the least of it. d
II
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

REV. HENRY WARD BEECHER de.
MES that. he is dead.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
MOnrOSS Hotel.
BtlOEi, .IgiSs.
Open Summer and Winter.

The undersigned proprietor and mana
ger OF this delightful Seaside resort, re-
specttully informs the travelling pablo.
especially winter tourists coming South,
that he is now prepared to offer FIRST
CLASS ACCOMMOD NTIONS to- those
visiting Biloxi. This Hotel is situated
directly on the beach Of the Gulf ef
Mexico, aud affords
fine BOATING, FISHING, HUNTING And DRIVING.
The accessibility, pure air and freedom
nom malaria, render Biloxi one Of the
most desirable spots on the Gulf shorc.
Hotel Nrst-olass Rates Reasonable.
Applications for rooms by mail or tele-
graph will receive prompt attention.
p. J. MONTROSS.
October 81. 1884. 3Stf
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

WI publish two whiskey peti.
lions today. Read them.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18
N1e1C .gdprefase,nenm
BEAUTIFUL SEA-CHORE home
FOR SALE AT BARGAIN

KEN FARM, near East P~ascayoula
adjoining the Government Reservst;on
An elegant mansion and all appurtenancss
OF u perfect farm and salubrions home
Apply to
j. +. MUSE,
June Is, 1856. $50.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

IT is predicted that the Morrison
tariff bill will be defeated.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1886-06-18

The man who worries about
things that cannot be helped is
saving timber for his own coffin.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
Hats, new and nObby, at Ober's.

hdtdt new huu uuuDgt Ut OucA -
A gnovel entertainment Tuesday
evening, May IL.
The Young Ladies' Mission Band
will hold its monthly meeting in the
Presbyterian church, Wednesday, May
5th, at $3.50 O'Clock. All are invited to
attend. SEC'Y
The best line ofladies and ehildren's
Shoes in the city Of Salina IL for sale
at f. w. Ober's, at prices which you
cannot duplicate elsewhere.
The Ladies Auxiliary will hold
their regular monthly meeting at
Mrs. Haggart's, on Santa Fe avenue,
Monday evening, May Sd. at 80 P.
NJ. A full attendance Of members is
requested.
Never was such a stock of dress
goods for sale in Kansas, as Is for sale
at E. w. Ober's Old Reliable and
Mammoth Corner Store.
AS there were no services at the Pres
byterian church last Sunday night,
owing to the Union Temderanee
Meeting, Rev. w. a. Simkins will
give his third and last discourse on
the Duration Of Future Punishment
next Sunday night. May %.
Our clothing is better made, better
fitting, better and cheaper than you
can buy 10 any other store in the
state, at Ober's One Price Cash Cloth
ing House.
A Quaker Social is to be given at
the rooms Of the Y. NJ. c. A, Thurs
day evening, May IL. An excellent
programme has been secured, both
novel and entertaining. An enjoya-
BILE evening is anticipated. Come and
bring your friends. I42t.
A Quaker Social will be given al
the rooms Of the Y. NJ. e. A. by the
Ladies Auxiliary. Do not forget the
date-May llth. We promise you q
Friendly reception and a good
time. l4-2t.
An elegant line Of Furcamsn and
Chenille curtains, also lace curtains
Of every kind. Cheap is the word a
E. w. Ober's.
The women's Foreign Missionary
Society Of the Methodist church viii
give a Missionary Tea next Saturday
the first Of May, at o'clock p. m. 3
the home Of Mrs. G. s. Conrad, No Isl
south Fifth St All are invited &
come and take tea with the Mission
AIRY Society. The gentlemen are es
pecially invited.
100 elegant CkrOmOs in elegan
frames to be given away. For partie
ulars cali at Ober's One Price Casl
Clothing House.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1886-04-29
DON CARLOS.
Hor,aa Paslursd.

Pasture well watered and fenced
with hedge. Terms reasonable.
It FRANK KINGsBURY, at Ober's.
Money to loan
On improved farms and city business
property. Rates az low as the lowest.
y. F. CARROLL.
Go and see the new spring goods at
Mrs. 1. A. Hutehinson's.
A frst-class upholsterer has been
engaged by w. & NJ. D. Berg, and Is
ready to oil all orders promptly. 1874
New Spring goods at Mrs. 1. A.
Hutehinson's.
J. A. Nelson has added boot and
shoe department to his store, and has
a complete stock in this line.
For Sac.
A good secondhand Piano for sale
cheap for cash. sc. PARKER.
Spring goods being received by Mrs.
I. A. Hutchinson.
WANTED-1wO experienced dining
room girls-Of good address-liberal
wages. Address A. L. Parker, Min
neapOlis, KS. l4-ew.
Water-takers are requested to close
their lawn hydrants by O'Clock p.
n. each day. HENRY BAKER,
Sup't. Water Co.
Wanted.
A good man to sell Estey organs
and Pianos.
,. G.. PARKER, Agent,
Salina, Kansas.
Carload choice eating potatoes just
received direct from Greeley, Cal, At
+. w. Ober's.
will pay highest market price for
fat cattle, hogs, sheep, game, poultry
and fish. A. q. STOLPER,
Daily Block.
For SALE or 8 bushels No. Mis-
souri, Evergreen Broom Corn seed.
Apply to Fremont Simmons.