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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15
DETAILED ADVANTAGES
OF THE
Port of PascagOula Over That of
Ship Island.
PAsCAGoULA, Miss, January a. 1889.
70 all Whom il MAY Concern:


TO all Whom it May Concern.
In order to correct an erroneous
impression that has obtained in
the minds of many-that is, that
Ship Island HarbOr has advantages
over that of PascagOula; we, the
undersigned, submit the following
statements for the benefit of those
desiring information on the subject !:
That nine tpnths of the cargoes
loaded on vessels lying at Ship
Island are furnished from Pasca
gouia; that the charts of the
passes leading into the HarbOrs OF
Ship Island and Pascagoula show
the same depth of water, namely:
Three and one fourth fathOms; that
tine anchorage grOdnd at Ship
Island is altogether exposed on the
northwest, north and northeast,
the directions from which all the
stormy weather comes during the
lumber and timber season, and that
vessels while loading at Ship Island
experience great deal of trouble
on account of loss of timber;
whereas at Pascagoula the risk is so
slight that merchants do not insure
their timber, while at Ship Island
they are compelled to do so.
A very material advantage in
favor''of Pasca gOulH, is the differ
ence in distance from the mouth of
PascagOula River-On which the
saw mills are situated-to the an.
chorage ground IN the Bay. 1t is
thirty miles from the mouth of said
river 10 the anchorage ground at
Ship Island, and only nine miles to
the. anchorage ground in PascagOula
Bay, aud for such vessels as take
small lumber and deals, it is only
Jour miles. Then, the cost of tow
ing timber to Ship Island is ifi cen
cents more per one hundred cubic
feet than it is on a tow to Pasca-
gOula anchorage ground. 1t costs
$50 for the round trip to tow a
lighter to Sbip Island, and $25 for
the same work at PascagOula, be.
ing a difference of $15 per lighter,
aud a difference in timber on a cargo
of 1866 cubic feet (lhat being
about the average cargO) of $62 40.
Then, vessels laying at Ship
Island, on account of the distance
from the main land, about twelve
miles, have to pay $25 bumbOat
which expense only car
rics the master to the mainland.
where they are then thirty miles
from their merchants, the Custom
house, and, if the vessel is a Span
ish, Swedish, Norwegian or Dan /
isli, from the cOnsulates, as the mer-
m-house and the be-
fore mentioned consulates are To-
Gated at PascagOula, while at Pas
there is no expense attach
ed to the travelling back and forth
from vessel to the mainland.
If the master Of a vessel does not /
wish to sail himself ashore, he has
only to hoist a flag for a stevedOre's
boat, and he will soon have some
one to take him on shore, and with /
Dut charge.
Again: On account Of distance,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15

The Shelby Democrat says: "a
newspaper is like church-it
wants fostering then il can reflect
credit on its location. Take your
home psper. 1t gives you more
news Of immediate interest than
New York or other papers il talks
for you when other papers belle
you; it stands up for your rights;
you always have a comps mon in
your home paper, and those who
stand up for you should certainly
be we'll sustained. Your interests
are kindred and equal, aud you
must rise or fall together. There
fore il is 10 your interest To sup
port your home paper; not grudg.
ingly, but ia a liberal way; not
rs a dIsagreeable duty but as an
investment that will amply repay
the expenditure"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15
THE COURTS.
THE REGULAR TERMS.
HRCUIT CoURT-SECoND DIST.
SAMUEL II. TERRAL. Judge.
JAMFSH II NEVILLE, District Attorney.


JAMES H. NEVILLE, District Attorney.
tn the county of Winston on the third Monday
q January and July, and continue six days.
+ In the county of Lauderdale, ON the fourth Mon
IN Of January and July and continue eighteen
4 IN the county of Noxubee, on the third Monday
4 February aud August, and continue eighteen
I In tho county of Kemper, on the second Monday
i March and September, and continue twelve
avs. 80, ,...a... -
1 In the county of Clarkeon the fourth Monday OF
arch and September, and continue twelve days.
In the county of Wayne, on the second Monday
i April and October and continue SIX days.
In tho county of Greene. on the third Monday OF
.Dril and October, and continue six DAYS.
I In The county of Perry, on the fourth MONDAY OF
mil and October and continue six DAYS,
I'm the county of Marion, First District on the
scond Monday of June and third Monday OF De,
kmber and continue six days. In the Second
Iistrict on the third Monday Of June and second
sondav Of December, and continue six days,
In tho county of Hancock, on the second Monday
Nav and November, and continue twelve uays.
lin the county OF Harrison, on the fourth MONDAY
4 MAY. and continue twelve days, and on the
Burth Monday Of November and continue SIX
in the county of jackson, on the second Monday
her fourth No, day of Nav, and continue SIX DAYS,
hd on the frst Monday after the fourth MONDAY
November and continue twelve days
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15

5uI county VINO Httv"--
sclIools.
lis is an advanced idea towards in
creasing the oys'cr supply and advan-
cling The public school system of our
couaty, aud no doubt will excite the
"Curiosity" of lu0re than one. There
fore, will ask he question, is il cor
rect, and does it meet the views OF the
political economist of not?
To be continued.
j. M. PELHAM.
Scran on, Miss, Feb. IL, 1889.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15
HANCERY COURT-SECoND DIST.
SYLVANUS EVANS. Chancellor.

In the county of Landerdale on the first Monday
IA January and July, and continue twelve days
In the county OF Newton. on the third Monday
Il January and July, and continue six DAYS.
In the county of Hancock on the first Monday OF
1ebruary and August and continue six days.
\ In the county of Harrison, on the second Monday
"A February and August, and continue ak days;
In the county of Jackson. ON the third Monday
a February and August and continue six days,
In the county of Clarke, on the first Monday OF
farch and September and continue six days
4 In the county of Jasper, en- the second Monday
II March and September, and continue six days
( In the county of Perry, on the thir Monday OF
fnrch and September and continue six days.
/. In the county of Marion, First District, on the
hird Monday Of May and November and continue
~ DAYS In the Second District, on the second
londay Of May and November, and continue six
|eys.
j In the county of Jones on the first Monday of
kpril and October. and continue six days.
In the county of COvinstOn, on the second Mon
hv in April aud October and continue six days.
In the county of Greene, on the third Monday Of
Ihril and October and continue six days.
ln the county Of Smith, on the fourth Monday OF
Ipril and October and continue ak days.
In the county of Wayne, on the first Monday OF
lay and November, and continue six days
PROFESSIONAL.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-02-15
e. w. Morrill,,
Insurance Agent, Civil Engineer
and Surveyor,
Biloxi, Miss.

Represents the best Fire aud Marine
Insurance Companies, with aggregate
capital of over Sixty Millions, ali OF
which have complied with the laws of the
State of Mississippi, thus giving perfect
guarantee to the insured.
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING
also attended TO, and maps of Towno and
Tracts of Land handsomely and correctly
made.
Those desiring my attention in either
line of busIness will please address me at
Biloxi, Miss.
October 10, 1877. 33-ly
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11

some it-differs widely. The article relating to marriage proves quite conclusively that there is great difference between the Brigh- amite faith, as regards polygany. and their own belief. It reads: 'sWe believe that marriage is ordained of God, and that the law of God provides for but one companien in wedlock, for either man or woman, except in cases when the contract of marriage is broken by death or transgression."
 At first the meetings of this community of stthe Just" were held in hired halls and private houses, but peouniary prosperity has SC attended it's efforts that on the first of last August it took possession of its new pur- chase, the Methodist chapel on Howard ave nue, Roxbury district. Here "prayer and testimony services are held on Sunday fore moons, followed by Sunday school in the af- ternoon and preaching in the evening"" Of the Boston branch George o. Smith was the first presiding elder. E. N. Webster, who was largely instrumental in it's establishment, is its regular local preacher. Brother Par- sons, from the West, is to be located at Howard avenue for the winter, and other preachers will be regularly announced. A series of Sabbath and evening weekday preaching services will be begun in the latter part of November. The church is said to be ''reorganized," because it believes that all other religions are schisms from the original body, and that it alone is founded on the word of God.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
LIQEN SEE.

-4 It is now the fashion to license mon who sell intoxicating liquors, but some more or less seriously propose to make a change by licensing the men who drink them. A writer in the Springfield Union interestingly sets forth the proceedings under the new plan. The licenses will be graded to the various stages of the drunkard's career and the fees will be proportioned to the necessities of the case. For instance, the man who wants a drink only now and then, when he feels lit tle tired or discouraged, will apply to the city license board, pass 8 sort of civil service ex animation as to his habits. and physical con- dition, and if the board finds him all right he will receive a ''now and then" drinkers license at the lowest license rates, and 8 badge to be worn on his coat to enable any honest barkeeper to distinguish at glance the grade of intemperance to which he Is legally entitled. The moderate drinker who has to take little something once or twice 8 day will come in the next grade with high- CT fee for his license and badge. Next, the man who finds it necessary to keep himself in general soak will pay still higher rates for his privilege, and last, the roaring drunk ard, who is liable to fight and smash things, get in the gutter and all that, will get his papers at the highest premium.
 .s This scheme is . comprehensive one. It
 might be e good idea to license both sellers and buyers.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
Wednesday. December III, 1889
GENERAL CHALMERS, PLAN.

GENERAL CHALMERS PLAN.
 General Chalmers of Mississippi has not hitherto passed as reformer, but tho bill concerning elections which he has prepared is we'll worth attention. It provides that in any congressional district where certain number of voters make affidavit that they believe the election will not be fairly held by the State officers, the United States court shall, upon the recommendation of the re- speetive candidates or representatives of the parties, appoint election officers equally divided between the parties. The returns of the election shall be made to the court; the clerk shall canvass the returns, disputed questions being decided by the judge, who shall issue the certificate of election.
 This is simple and fair. If General Chal- msrs' plan is carried out it will do much good in his own State and other south ern States
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
THE PASSIONATE POET.
swinburne DlspensinE LOllipops tl
 Children.


 From the Pan Mall Gazette
 How very conservative MT. Swinburne is in his daily habits. He generally takes an afternoon walk from Putney over to Wimble- don, where he ssputs up" for quarter of an hour at house he is fond of visiting. He never carries walking stick or an umbrella, though have it on good authority that he is not above lining his pockets at a confec- tioner's shop with sweets and biscuits, and dispensing these freely to youngsters whom he meets on road. The other day Wimble- don was deluged, and the Common especially was place to be avoided, but when the downpour was hesviest-about o'cleck-I saw MT. Swinburne calmly marching along toward his usual resting place, and he was protected against the ungentle rain by neith- CT umbrella or mackintosh. He was wet through. From his large-brimed felt hat rills of rain ran down upon his garments, his face was shining if anointsd with oil, his long white cuffs were in miserable state. The number of stories, by the way, which are told at Wimbledon about the poet, whom every child in the village knows and admires, (the admiration being, no doubt, kind of cups board love), is quite endless. The other day asked the confectioner's wife whom Mir. Swinburne honors with this custom, wheth- CT she knew who the gentleman was who had just left her chop. ooh, yes," che replied at once, that's MT. Swinburne, 8 private gentle man, but he isn't quite right in his head; he is what they call poet, I'm told" When he was walking along in his soldierly fashion, MT. Swinburne never takes his eyes of the ground, and evidently does not see that he is the observed of all observers. The other day l charming young lady said to me, In an eca stacy of admiration: eff I only dared, wouldn't like the honor of shaking hands with him. But he looks to stern" The stern- ness however vanishes altogether when, on their playground on tha Common, he sees the children at play or being wheeled about in their perambulators. And if you ''catch'' MT. Swinburne at such moment, you no longer marvel that this is tho great poet who wrote "Atalanta." His face is trans6gured, and from his eyes there shines light which l is not of the earth.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
THAT MOUND.

The old State House is down, and it is now seen that it took up good deal of very de- sirable room. It's remains are all over town in the shape of stones, bricks, pieces of wood, etc. Almost everybody has one of the precious relics. It is certain to be re- membered. Why, then, is 1t necessary to leave the great mound on which it stood to disfgure the Gresna Must it be left 50 that 1t can be shown to visitors as the place whereon once stood that which was consid- cred most sacredly artistic by many of the people of New Haven't Or is the idea to leave it until it becomes historic and some mound opener comes along and finds in it proof that the people of this region once worshipped in a splendid temple. If none of these ideas arc correct, why wouldn't 1t be good idea to make the old site level and harmonious with the rest of the Green be- fore the present generation ends it's career! If anybody or anything is responsible in the matter let him or it pay attention to what the people ars saying about the disfguring Yoouud
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
AN ALASKAN OHURCH.
The Old Greek Cathedral of St. Mi-
 chael at Alaska.

chael at Alaska.
 Correspondent of the Omaha World.l
 Perhaps the most interesting object to the visiting tourist is the old Greek Church of St. Michael. The building is in the form of @ Greek cross. The roof is surmounted by an immense green painted dome, which gives it an exceedingly novel appearance. Upon it's gilded cross the Sitkans say the ra- vens gather in large numbers to welcome ev- cry incoming ship long before she is visible to human eyes. zeissssI.s < ss Within the tower upon the front of the church is chime of six sweet-tonsd bells, sent from Moscow before the foundry in which many of the California mission bells were cast was built in Sitka. Upon the front of this tower is clock, whose weird fingers forever point to the hour of twelve, as though it's interior machinery had been so closely interwoven with Russian rule that with the abdication of the royal Governor it's heart had ceased to beat, its hands to move.
 The magnificent interior decorations of gold and white are well calculated to work upon the credulous imaginations of an igno- rant race. The antique carvings, the elabo- rately decorated candles swinging from the ceiling by slender chains of gold, the rich and varied coloring of the chancel, all bring to mind the cathedrals of another continent. Some of the paintings are simply marvellous. With the exception of the faces and hands, which are exquisitely painted upon ivory, these pictures are of beaten gold and silver, thickly set with precious stones. The pic ture of St. Michael, the church's patron saint, while not 30 fine a specimen of the painters art, is set in the most pretentious and expensive frame. Before each pictured saint lamps are kept, whose light is never allowed to grow dim.
 In striking contrast to the splendor of walls and ceiling is the bare wooden floor, which Is painted the bright "spruce yellow" so often seen upon the floors of New Eng land kitchens. Beyond the rooHny nave, which is without seats, is raised platform, jutting out into the main body of the church. This Is well carpeted and is ap- preached by several steps, which no stranger ia expected to ascend. Upon this platform is the altar, and at the rear is massive pair of bronze doors, over which hangs an ex- ceedingly fine copy of "The Last Supper. J Beyond these doors is the innermost sanctuA. ry, into which only few of the highest dig nitaries of the church have ever entered.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11

greatest demand is for those measuring from five to eight feet. The bushiest and most symmetrical trees bring the best prices, and these are found in abundance along the edges of the woods. There are enough young fir trees along the Penobscot river to supply the world with Christmas evergresns for cen turies to come.
 A plague of rats is reported in the vicinity of GalssbuIg, Illinois. Some farms are re- ported to be honeyeombed with their holes. The general direction of the army is to the South, and can be traced by their burrows. Occasionally there occurs g rat killing bee, which furnishes rare sport for men and dogs. s. R. Swanson attended such an event. He says that the crib was torn down, the boards meanwhile being made into tight board fence completely encireling the crib. The floor was then removed and the fun began. The ground was alive with rats and one thousand were reported killed. A similar experience was had by Mr. Cooledge, farm CT living west of the city. Hundreds of the rodents were killed. At Oneida three car- loads of broomcorn wore riddled. Where the rats all come from the grangers deem a mystery.
 The English newspapers are discussing matter which concerns people,on both sides of the Atlantic. It came up in the case of Agnes Mcdonald, passenger in the Cunard steamship Catalonia, who died while making the voyage. On the arrival of the vessel in England the body was simply put ashore for the local authorities to do what they pleased with it. There was no certificate of death forthcoming to obviate the necessity of post-mortem examination, the excuse of the ships surgeon being that he knew nothing about the proper form of such documents. The English coroner who presided over the inquest, and the jury who assisted him. were naturally indignant, and called attention to the fact in their report that the company seemed disposed to treat the dead body of one of it's passengers like bale of merchan- disc, or, as one of the jurors said, s'like dead rat in a hidden" The jury suggested that the steamship companies generally should make regulations for the registration and disposal of bodies when death takes place aboard ship
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
HORIZONS IN BOSTON.
A Small Church of Latter Day Saint Whs Are Nos PelyGamists.
 From the Boston Herald.l

Whs Are Not PelyGamists.
 From the Boston Herald.1
 Boston has genuine Mormon church; not Brighamite, but established and founded on the principles of the Book of Mormon, as written by the prophet. Joseph Smith. It is known as "The Recognized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints," and it's attends Anee has increased from its organization with six members in June, 1867, to present roll of one hundred and eight in active service, while the converts who have been baptized within it's precincts during this interval have been counted by hundreds, and are now scat tered through every section of the country for the convention of still others to their faith.
 This church dates it's origin back to the time of the first prophet, Joseph Smith, ST., swho," so say its records, s'instituted the church because of instructions received from heavenly visitant." After his mur- der by mob, while imprisoned ct Car thage, H., on account of his religious prin- ciples and claims, some fourteen different factions went to various sections of the country. One of these factions was that headed by Brigham Young, who had been s'one of the twelve" under the teaching of
 
 to follow these factions organized confer- ence under the direction of E. 0. Briggs and Zenas Gurley, the former of whom was the first president of the Boston mission. These men, the records continue, "were assured by prophecy that Joseph Smith, son of the murdered prophet, should soon take his place.' This he did in 1S6O,. establishing his headquarters at Lamont, Decatur county, Ia, where he still continues to preside over 1 the entire church. He Is its first presi- dent, ]" and to him the whole body including the branch at Boston, locks for its primary l instruction.
 The entire field of labor Is divided into I missions. The church at Boston belongs to the Eastern mission, which embraces the 1 New England States, New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jerssy, Nova Scotia and l New Brunswick, with their adjacent islands. Over this mission w. H. Kelly, whose home is in Kirkland, Ohio. presides. In many of 1 it's articles the "Epitome of the Faith and Doctrines" of the Boston branch, as of the l others, is quite similar to the breeds and con fessions of faith of other churches. while in
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
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Gives
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 THE MOST SCIENTIFIC AND SUCCESSFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Superior to quinine.
 Mine was about as bad g case of malaria as could be, and vet Kaskine cured me after had been dosed with almost every drug in the Pharmaco- poeia--J: D: Hird, B. A.. Chemist Maryland Agri- cultural College.
 "For eight years had dumb ague intolerably. Wished myself dead a score of times. never found medicine worth the bottle that held it, until took Kaskine. That was happy day for me. It gave me appetite and strength. can Thos. Toole, Schuylerville, N Y. I Kaskine can M be taken without ,9 M any special Eed sent by mail on receipt of price.
 KAsKINE O., i6s Duane St., New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-11
IN NORFOLK, VA.

Professor and Mrs. J. J. Miller, we'll known in Bridgeport and Black Rock, are now set tied in their new home in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Miller will be remembered as Miss Minnie Allen. Since her marriage to the professor, she has kept up her musical studies, begun at Miss Nslson's Golden Hill seminary, and has taken special instruction in voice cul- ture. Mrs. Miller has contralto voice of great compass and power. Professor Miller accepted the position of organist in Christ church, Norfolk, Va, commencing Decem- ber 1.