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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
AN UEFRIENDLY RECEPTION.
Senator Dan Smith Regarded in Scranton
as a Suspicious Case"


State Senator Dan Smith, who
left for a trip through the North
and West just before the primary
election, has returned. His NOM
nation at the primaries and his
election later by a large majority
must have made the heart of the
Senator glad to think he had not
been forgotten in his absence. The
circumstances attending his return
10 his home will also be impressed
upon his memory and cause him to
wish that on this occasion he had
been forgotten.
During the Senator's absence in
the malarious North he had imbib-
ed so much Of the atmosphere that
he was taken sick with malaral
fever and started to return. On
reaching Mobile on Saturday morn
ing the vigilant health inspectors
on The train refused to allow him TO
land, and hence he kept on TO
Scranton, Miss. Arriving there he
put up at the hotel, determined to
make the best of it and suffer for
his country's good as she demand
ed. 1t was not long before the
rumOr began to circulate that there
was a suspicious case" in the
hotel, which soon had the effect to
depopulate the hotel of guests.
The health authorities of Scran-
ton we're advised and made an eX-
animation Of Mr.. Smith, the county
physician declaring it "a suspicious
case," while two local physicians
disagreed with him, pronouncing
it a case of malarial fever. Later
the county physician changed his
opinion on further investigation,
and it was unanimously decided to
be a case Of malarial fever. Mr..
Smith was removed to Mobile,
where, under the influence of Mo
blle's pure air, he is rapidly recov-
ering.-MObile Register.
DR. M. Moore, of this place, was
the first physician called to see the
sick Senator, and prescribed for
him medicine merely TO quiet his
nerves. The Senator vas travel
worn and a change of driDkables
and eatables on his Northern tour
was, perhaps, the cause of his in
disposition. No one here thought
that the Senator had "malarial
fever" and we deny that he was
unkindly treated by our people.
1t seems that the health inspectors
of the train at Mobile refused to let
the Senator get off the train there
and he came OH TO Scranton where
he was permitted to remain until
Sunday morning at Noy's Hotel
where he had every attention.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
THE STORM.
Three Days and Nights of Vino
and Rain.

1t commenced blowing from the
east early Saturday morning with
gentle showers of rain, and the
sun shining brightly, then after a
while the wind shifted to the south
and continued to blow and rain
until Monday about 10 o'clock.
The wind attained a velocity of
at least fifty miles an hour, the
prevailing direction being south
east. This place was never visited
by a more severe wind storm, but
more rain has fallen before. We
cannot say the damage to our town
was much, owing TO thefact that the
wind was very high. A few trees,
lighthouses and fences were blown
down, our mills inundated, though
not materially damaged. Several
hundred feet of the railroad track
between East and West Pascagoula
was washed up, nearly all the
lighthouses at Pascagoula washed
away, and some houses on the
front slightly damaged.
From our New Orleans ex-
changes we learn the storm was
disastrous at Mobile, New Orleans
and Morgan City. There was loss
of lie and great damage to pro-
perty. Steamboats, and coal barges
sunk, houses blown down and trees
uprooted. Over 0 800 lost in
coal alone. Along the Gulf Coast
very little loss to property, with
the exception to lighthouses.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

OWING 10 the break in the rail
road Judge r. A. Hill failed TO
reach Mississippi City Monday to
hold the regular term of the United
States District Circuit Court. He
wrote the Clerk to adjourn Court
until the Sd Monday in February
next. The grand and petit jury
men from this county returned
home yesterday morning. The
grand jurymen are w. M. Canty,
G. D.. Moore, A. A. Vaughan, O..
Randall and the petit jury are 4.
II. Krebs, Henry G. Havens, Geo.
w. Davis, Sam Byrd and q. M.
Cruzat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
ROAD
The Land of Fine Timber, of Good
Farming Country and Where
Sheep Abound.
Mobile Register.

Mobile Register.
Judge II. Austlll having return
ed from bis visit into Mississippi, in
the interest ofthe Mobile, Jackson
and Kansas City road, was inter
viewed yesterday, and said:
"The object of my visit was to
Secure a right of way overland on
each side of the Pascagoula river,
where our preliminary line crossed,
and where our permanent location
will probably be made. Our wish
was accomplished with no trouble.
Mr.. John Farley who owns the
land gave us the right OF way 200
feet wide for four miles, and gave
1t cheerfully. The land on this
side is an open swamp. On the
other a high bluff with pineywoods
coming to the river. 1t is an ad-
mirable place for The location of a
country village. The location is
healthy, with fine springs of water,
no mosquitoes, water navigation TO
Moss Point, and no town within
less than twenty-five miles.
"Without an exception every
man | met favored the road, and in
that section they will give us the
right of way, and will do all they
can to help the enterprise along"
elbow about crops?"
"The people along the route
divide their time between logging
and farming. They raise corn. rice,
sugar cane, potatoes and peas, and
all the crops looked well. Quite a
number L trying cotton for the
first time this year. When our
road is built cotton will be largely
raised all along the line on account
of market facilities"
GLOW about timber ?"
"The timber close to the streams
is pretty well cut off, but back from
it is very fine. Even where the
large pines have been cut a growth
of long lear pines is following; or
rather the timber is so thick that
cutting the large trees is merely
making room for the smaller trees.
Just beyond Fairley's, Michigan
begins. That is the section which
has been bought up so largely by
Michigan lumbermen, and MISSES
ippi people call ii Michigan. There
is much fine oak, cypress, ash and
hickory in the open swamp of the
Pascagoula, and when you want
to go a hunting, that is the place
for you. Sqirrels, turkey and deer
abound. va
"Did you note anything else
which would add to the business of
the road ?"
81 saw some fat cattle and great
numbers of fine sheep. The range
In the northern part of Jackson
county seems peculiarly adapted
to sheep raising. For many miles
| was hardly out of sight of small
focks OF fine looking sheep scatter
ed over the rolling country. No
body feeds the sheep even in win
ter. When the road is built there
be a wOllen mill somewhere on the
line. Beyond the Pascagoula a
wolf IS giving the sheep men a good
deal of trouble Just now, as he kills
more than he can eat /; but every
body Is in arms against him, and
let us hope they will soon get him
and that he is the last of the Mo-
hIcans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
August "a, 1883.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, I
August "a, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proef will be
made before the Judge, or in his absence
the Circuit Clerk of Jackson county, at
Scranton, Miss, on September Is, 1888, viz:
Jules Guilotte, homestead No. l3,4l4,
for south half, northeast quarter and
northwest quarter, northeast quarter and
northeast quarter, southeast quarter, sec
ton IA, township 6, south range 5 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of said land, viz Frederick
Dupie, William Willis, Charles Holland
and William Devro, all of Fort Bayou p,
o., Jackson county. Miss.
JAS. d. STEWART, Regist er.
August "a, 1888. 26-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKToN, Miss. !
August "a. 1893. {

LAND OFFICE AT JACKToN, Miss. !
August "a, 1888, {
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that sand proof viii be made
before the j"dge or in his absence the Cir
cult Clerk of Jackson county, at Scran-
ton, Miss, on September 20, 1888, viz Will
liam Mailman, Homestead No. 1880, for
the south half southeast quarter, sectien
2, and north half northeast quarter, sec
ton II, township 5 south range 6 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: Joseph j..
Parker, Noah Carter. Lyman r. Cumbest
and Joel w. Parker, all of Americas P, O.,
Jackson County, Miss.
JAS. d. STEWART, Register,
August "a, 1888. 26-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

ALLEN w. THURMAN, son of the
"Old Roman" has just returned
from the Pacific Coast. He says
Cleveland and Thurman will carry
California and Nevada, and posi-
bly, Oregon, all of which are affect
ed by the Chinese. He thinks the
Republicans will have hard work
to carry Colorado and Minnesota,
and he thinks they will lose the
governorship of Illinois, if not the
electoral ticket.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

MAxwELL's dying diatnbe aimed
at American justice appears to
have met with just about the same
reception in London, whittier It
was cabled, that it did in this coun-
try, The London Standard says /:
Justice, though slow, is sure, and,
considering the c~learness of his
it would have been mischiev-
Gus had the result been otherwise"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, I
August IL, 1858. I
Notice is hereby given hat the follow
ing named settler has fled notice ofhis in
tention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the Judge, or in his absence
the Circuit Clerk of Greene county at
Leakesville, Miss, on September %, 1888.
viz; john 7. Shepard, homestead, No.
II $40 for the west half northeast quarter
and east half, northwest quarter, section
%, township l south range ), west.
He names the following witnesses %
prove his continuous residence. and cult.
walton of said land, viz Ira NJ, Beaunau,
George Mallet, Lewis Adams and o. E..
all of Yernal P. o., Greene county,
JAS. ID. STEWART, Register.
August II, 1883. 25-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
SheriG''s Sale.
VS..

H. M. cUDABAc,
VS..
A. G.. BANNER g. c
rComposed of A. c, banner, b. T. NC
MILAN and G.. w. Robinson'l
By virtue of a writ of execution, direct
ed to me by Walter NJ. Denny, ClerA"
the Circuit Court of jackson county,
Mississippi, l will sell at public ouscl!
TO the highest bidder for cash. at tue h"ns
door of the Courthouse, in the town 7"
Scranton, on
Monday, the Third Dagof September
1888, within legal hours, the following
described real estate, described as iolrV -
to-wit: Situated in Jackson County, ~
sissippi, and further described as
northeast quarter and east half Oh sOuS
east quarter Of section D, and tne III 81
half Of northeast quarter, and east
of southeast quarter, and northwest gu@.
ter of southeast quarter, northeast w.
ter Of southwest quarter, aud West nntL-
northwest quarter, and west haiI o. bslf
west quarter Of section %, ana nUi. tb-
of lots 3 and 4 of sectionss&1, anu &C.
east quarter of northwest quarter 81
tion 50 in township S, south ranSo mo-
containing 76O 67-1O0 acres, as w lon
peIty of A. c. banner, q. W h AZ
and b. +. Mcmillan, Of the lalo a
A. G. Banner g. Co, TO sats' n
Judgment in favor of above plainSNi ~
n. Cudabac, for S622 46-lOO; d al
A"u " F. H. LEWIS, sheriff.
August 10. 1855.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

A MEDICAL authority condemns
the use of chewing gum. 1t de-
stroys female beauty. "Girls, il
you would have plump and rosy
cheeks, don't chew gum" r the
opening words Of a lecture just
issued by a distinguished professor,
on the evils Of chewing gum, a
habit which now has taken a strong
hold on the girls of The land.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

The Yszoo Valley Flag wants
Senator Walthall 10 be The next
Governor of Mississippi. 1t says:
sLike CIDcinnatus Of old, will he
hearken to The call when his State
sore needs his services in The CUB
ernaional chair, ~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

WE are indebted to Hon. joseph
Wheeler, of Alabama, for a copy
of his speech OH the tariff and the
farmers, delivered in The House of
Representatives. on July 9th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

Col. CLARKELEwIs! has received
the Democratic nomination for
Congress in the Fourth Congress-
Ional District. He is a farmer, and
a man of considerable ability. He
has no opposition.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
BRIDGE NOTICE.
The STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
Jackson County.

Notice is hereby given that the contract
for building bridge across Little Slough
on Farley road, Beat No. 1 of said conn
ty, in accordance with the plan thereof,
on file in the clerks Office, will be let to
the lowest bidder at the Courthouse
door in the town of Scranton, on
Monday, the Sd dayof September, 'SS,
at - o'clock, n.
Bond is double the amount Of bid for
such contract, to be approved By the
Board, will be required aud the right to
reject n and all bids Is hereby reserved.
W. NJ. DENNY,
Clerk Of the Board Of Supervisors.
August II, lSSS. 25-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

The words of Congressman
Stone, Of Missouri, should be put
in large letters: Sup to 1861 not a
solitary acre of pubic land had
ever been granted 10 a corpora
tlon
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

ADAMS county has adopted the
system of working the county
roads with county convicts. This
is an experiment, if successful,
other counties will be apt TO adopt
the plan.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
STARKVILLE
FEMALE INSTITUTE
s~TARKVILLE, MISS.

The TWENTIETH Annual Sessl
this Institution viii e0mnence on
Wednesday, September L, 1907
with a full corps Of efficient teaohes,Trh
every facility for imparting at "a.
practical and classical eduea.S - eat
trouage earnestly solicited, SIPps
alogue. I. y. Hb---i5eut.
July q. lsss
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
Presidential Electors.

STATE AT LARGE-L. M. Southworth, of
Carroll A.. J. McLaurin, of Rankin.
FIRST DIsTRICT-E. S. Gambler, Jr., of
Alcorn.
SECOND DIsTRICT-Wm. NJ. Strickland.
of Marshall.
THIRD DIsTRIcT-D. A, Scott, of Goa
homa.
FOURTH DIsTRItT-Oscar f. Bledsoe, of
Grenada.
FIFTH DISTRICT-W. d. Gibbs. of va
zoo.
sixth DIsTRICT-E. j. Bowers, of Han
cock.
SEVENTH DIsTRIcT-C. L. Hooker, Jr.,
of Kinds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

We are glad TO note that our es-
teemed friend, Prof. r. X. Jayne,
OF Jackson, has been appointed 10
a position in the Surgeons Generals
office at q salary Of 81. 900 a year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

OS Thursday of last week Mr..
Andrew D. Little and Miss Char
lotte N. Stocker, daughter of The
late w. I. StOcker, were married
at the residence Of the brides
brother, in Pennington. by Rev. j.
W. Chambers. The bridal couple
left Immediately for New Orleans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

Mr.. II. o. AvERA, sheriff of
Greene county, was in the city last
week, He is n OF the officials in
the State who has all his printing
done at home.-Ol Ledger.
Our Sheriff Lewis and Clerk
Denny have all their printing done
at the DEMoCRAT-STAR job office,
the best equipped newspaper and
Job office in South Mississippi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

Don't fail to be on hand Saturday
at the auction Of the LaurendiBe
by the assignee, j. w. Ro-
berts. Read the advertisement
headed "Auctionl'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

Miss ALICE BULL makes a state
menC in regard to the "OHcial
Crookedness in Wayne" in anoth-
er part of this weeks DEMOCRAT
STAR. Read il.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

IHE fever has nearly played out
at Jacksonville. Only two suspi-
clous cases of fever reported in the
last three DAYS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

GEN. ScHoFIELD, who succeeds
Con. Sheridan, is a Democrat and
a gentleman.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
Foreign or Northern Advertising.

We believe that the DEMOCRAT
STAR Is the only newspaper in the
United States that has no Foreign
or Northern advertisements. The
reason is, because we WILL NOT
take them for less than rates
charged for home advertisements,
and the cash TO accompany eacq
advertisement intended for the
paper. We expect TO rigidly adj
here to this rule as long as we own
and conduct the DEMOoRAT-STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

LEE county voted wet in the
local option election held week be
fore last.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

MORE new subscribers to the
DEMocRAT-STAR this week. Let
the good work 90 on.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
TO ADVERTISERS.

The D~EAIOCRAT-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, 1888-08-24

FREDDY GEBHARDT and Mrs.
Langtry r 10 be married Septem-
Der 24th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

The trains are all running again,
and the telegraph wires are at work.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

The manager of the Excelsior
Brass Band, Moss Point, gives 10
tice through the DEMoCRAT-STAR
that this ban6 can be employed at
any time for parades, concerts and
campaign speaking.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24

ARRIVED.
Am Big Fl c Sibley, Hichbourn, 48l tons
FROM Colon to Henry, 18th inst.
Br hg Trygve, O'Neill, 22l tons from Ha-
vana to Denny d Co., 22nd inst.
Am sch Mile Williams, Bruce, % tons
from Key West to muster. 10th inst.
Am sch w. a. Watson, BusSin, 80 tons
from Key West to master, 18th inst.
Am sch Rollin Sandford, Davies, SO toEs
from Key West to master, 18th inst.
Br steamship Annandale, Leisk, LOAF tons
from Port Limon to Hunter, Ben Il Co
22nd inst.
CLEARED.
Am Big John Swan, Huey, SOB tons for
New York by PascagOula Lumber Co
with Boo, 1867 feet lumber, 18th inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
BRASS Band,
nos Point, Miss.

On short notice the above named Band
will furnish music for Parades, Concerts,
Campaign Speaking, etc, at reasonable
rates, Address or apply to
b. +. MATHEWS. Manager,
Moss Point, Miss.
August "a, 1888. 26-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
OUR AGENTS

The following gentlemen are authorized
to collect all dues to the DEMoCRAT-STAR
Office aud receipt for the same:
Mr.. H. F. Russell, Ocean Springs, Miss.
Mr.. Joseph c. Airey, Handsboro. "
Mr.. Marion +. Baxter, p, arlington, "
Mr.. N. Butchert, Pass Christian, "
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-08-24
SHUQUALAK
COLLEGE.

This College, located in the beautiful
and healthy town of %Shuqualak, 50 miles
north of Meridian, Immediately on the
Mobile & Ohio Railroad, will open It's
ninth session on the
10Th Of September Vert.
This College offers every advantage 10
all the branches of female educatlOni
The management is home-like; the IN
structions broad and thorough; the terms
loo and easy. Deservedly the most pOpin-
lar boarding school for young ladies III
East Mississippi. For further particulars
Apply to
REV. L. NJ. STONE.
President.
June %, 1883. lo-5m
, 1888-03-22

IN accordance with instructions
from the acting commissioner Of the
general land Office Register Adams
gives public notice that the land of.
flee at this place has been temporarily
closed, and will remain SO until the
recently appointed receiver arrives
and assumes the duties of his office.
This order was issued in response to ~
telegram to the department from the
special agent now in the city, advising
euch course. The closing of the
office may work Il hardship on settlers
dosirons of doing business with the
Office, but it was the only course to
pursue under the circumstances. 1t
is only another instance of the i'm
b,oility of the higher officials of the
present administration.
, 1888-03-22
Land Office Closed.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Spokane Falls, w. I. Mar. II 'SS.
BY telegram this day received, the
Acting Commissioner of the General
Land Office directs that'until there is
II Receiver for this Office, entry appli.
cations and filings shall not be re.
ccived, and the practice of taking
final proofs and entry applications
and holding them for future action
shall be discontinued.
Under these instructions ] can only
keep the office open Tor the purpose
of furnishing information and no APP
plcations To- lile for or enter lands will
be received, and the taking OF all final
proofs advertised To be made before
this office, must he deferred until
there is IL Receiver to act IN conJunc-
ton with the Register thereof.
Final proofs advertised to he taken
before Judges or clerks of courts may
be taken ON the day published and
forwarded to this office, as heretofore,
but no action will be taken thereon
until the Office resumes the transac-
tion of business.
Entry applications and filings sent
in by mail will, for the time being, he
returned without action to- the persons
sending them,
J. Nj. ADAMS, Register,
, 1888-03-22

ple in both these divisions before the
end of this year, and in two years, it
is not extravagant to estimate that
there will be 10000. II there is to
be delay. as now seems probable, IN
the admission of this territory, the I'd
vantages to be gained by having two
great states, with four senator's and u
community of interests may well be
considered. The natural capitol Tor
the eastern state would be Spokane
Falls, and for the western, the largest
and most accessible city on Puget
Sound. Modesty forbds our saying
which it would be. Ii IL tardy admls-
sion should lead to such result as we
have indicated, there would be new
and greatly advantageous illustration
of the truth that "there are gains Tor
all our losses"