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Fair play., 1889-07-20
MYSTIC CURE for Rheumatism

Nh SilC ~ kt. for rheumatism
and Neuralgia. radical, cures in to
; days by immediately counteractiug
the poison in The system. /; will not
fail. IS cents. Sold by {. +. Carssow
Druggist.
Fair play., 1889-07-20
81. Louis New Orleans Anchor Line
u. 8. MAIL LINE.

'siy "f 81 Lone. City "f Monroe
Jas o'S"'i' Master Ben How ~rd Master,
CITY, 81 New ORLEANS. City of 1air,
n. d. carter Master A LisbtE.r Ma-ter.
|iyn baton knns-. city Of Vicksi,nry
II. T.. Bixby Master. Geo Baker M.,,e~
Aihan.As thy CITY Of frnviiea~e,
u Li'gier Master. Geo C,rveii Master.
Crystal City, Bell. Ne,,,,h;s
J. Mohleu Master w,s,s,
LEAVE ST. IpI-IS For E.-.p -.,, p.,o,
Rouge and New Ori-an-. We.in...iav .'cIo,E
p. N. Returning l@aye S.:y lrieau. sarur
cags. so'ei1ck +. NJ
1--we Est. LOT i For Cap" Girartieap, C,i-
70. Memphis, Heiesa, t.r-rnviIis, trh.n.ss
CITY, Eicksburg and Sa,chez. Tuesds 20.
lhursoAss ami saturdays. O'Clock r. ~
OR. TOWER PkT. str. CRYSTAL CITY
FOR sf. tenevi"ve, u Nary. Lhe.ter, Wit
t-nturr and Grand Tower. leaves Tue.t!ays.
thursday, and Saturdays. 4o'eioek r. ~ Ret.
W 81 ioais, arr. Non. Tins and sat, II
o'ciock A. N.
Company's Ofice. st Lnuis, on wharfbo,t.
foot 1r Che.tnil, street.
l. n. Mason. ff-s'i 1he". Zi@gi-r. Sec'y.
u. 1. Prather, fIeigh, \ gent.
Fair play., 1889-07-20
John O'Shea & Co.

Quarrytown, Ste. Genevieve Coun ty, NO..
will furnish neatly prepared
Sandstone blocks Of excellent quality for build
ing and other purposes. Orders promptly
EIled.
Fair play., 1889-07-20
CALL AND SEE
HENRY BAUM,
TONSORIAL ARTIST,

">havin1, Hair-Cu,tnR Shamp0oing. &c
IN tte Iateet style with B-atne.- aud dI-patch
taIi o" Main street, opposite Her.ich 4 sons
Drcy Store.
Fair play., 1889-07-20

~hn Baby vas sick, ~ gave her caseoria,
when she wss Child, she cried FOR Casto.ia,
WHEN she become Ass, - siunS 70 Castoria,
Whsa she had Children, shs ssvs them CAssoris
Fair play., 1889-07-20
EMILEP. VOGT
:,.ni,s. d land Titles, Notary Public
AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.

JULES ROZIER & son,
General Merchandise,
st. Mary, Mo-
ErMerchaut Tailoring by William Myers y
Fair play., 1889-07-20

Wanfod s.;s.... S.-e-: I'D csciee-: Yr.is:.
UVIIt0V IL. free. 10. stHsIEi co., Lssi.i..s. \.
Fair play., 1889-07-20

SATURDAY. JULY 20. 1853.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
BLANKETS , COMFORT /.

Owing TO the backwardncss of The
winter season we will sell tho balance
o:our Stock of Blankets and Comforts
at Cost Prices Don't miss the Op.
portunity to lay in what you need. -,
Boys CLOTHING.
We still have d few suits of Boys
Clothing from6 to 10 years that we
are selling at $3.50 aud W, worth
double the price.
Mems Suits from $500 M, that
can't be duplicated.
And don't forget that we have a full
linc of Toys and Holiday Goods that
we are selling at Hard Times Prices,
Give Ia trial. Satisfaction guaran-
tced. Goods exchanged or money
ch%eerfulIy refunded at
LASPER'S
Opposite DEMoCRAT-STAR Office.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
VINO Il sHEf
4 Scranton Mas who Puts Wonen's
Clothes In wash.


FOE several moMths past 1t has been
ruHored about among the washer
women, TINT a Scranton man, who is
w~ifcless, regularly sends out women's
clothes 80 wash. lie lever employs
the amt was,crwomah twice, but for
all that the fact has leaked out and
is causing 40 little comment amomg
Ilic tables who are, Of course, crazy to
know who this fair damscl is who
sends her linen 20 the laundry through
a person OF the wrong gender.
The clothes arc said To- be of fit.e
quality, with all the feminine GIN
cracks aud little fol-dc-rols, that def
fingers are M''ut to sew around the
edges. Bat in the presence of this
mystery speculation is bafled, AMI We
viii have TO leave the question to III
quisitive feminine minds tor solution.
Who is She?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20

-
Al a meeting of Gulf Lodge No.
2,4S4, X. of H., held al Moss Point
Dec. IA, 1859, the following officers
were elected 10 serve for the ensuing
year:
w, Fred IIerrin, Past Dictator.
Jno. j. Mcintosh, ice-Diclator.
j. X. Mcleod, Reporter.
Geo. W. ONeiii, Financial Reporter.
A. Blamer, Treasurer.
II. Won Holt, Guide.
ID. j. Mcleod, Chaplain.
w. &. Palmcs, Guardian.
Jnn. Mcfarland, Sentinel.
II. W. Huntington, g. II. Wood and
J. w. Stewart, Trustees.
W. Fred lIerrin, Grand Represent
talivc.
l.. McIAHis, Alternate Representa-
tiye.,
Lodge meets 2nd and 4th Saturday
nights in each month.
Mr.. Peter WaIdolf, after the chris
tcning Of his baby Sunday night at
his home on Foundry road had a
dance, and III the wind-up there was
.afght. No arrests.
DR.. w. ID. Bragg has sold his drug
store building to- Messrs. Hunter,
Benn u ca, and his residence to. Mr..
J. i. Dantzler. Dr. Bragg in iurn has
bought the old residence of Mr.. Wal
Ter NJ. Denny, at Scranton, and will
remove to that place and occupy it
about the 1st of January, 1890.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
Vancleave, Miss.

Mr.. F. Schmidt, wheelwhright,
has opened a shop adjoining Mr.. NJ. E.
Russell's blacksmith shop, on Delmas
avenue, where lie is prepared TO do all
kinds of wood work in Lis line. He
will make wagons, carts, repair bug
gies and vehicles Of all kinds on short
notice, in the best style, and at very
reasonable prices. Give him. a trial.
lie guarantees satisfaction.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
PASCAGOULA BUILDING AND LOAN ASSO-
CATION.

At a meeting ofihe Board OF Direc-
tors of the Pascagoula Building and
Loan Association, held dec. l6, 1889,
tue following were elected officers for
the ensuing year:
p. X. MAYERs, President,
+. ID. BECHT, Vice President,
FRANK CAsPAR. JR. Secretary,
Capt. JNo. FusTER, Treasurer,
II. h. EvERITT. Attorney.
Stock Installmeuls TO begin oil Isl
Of January, 1890 and to be paid
monthly in advance on OF before the
18th of each month.
The hes. place in town to buy X
mas candles and fire works is at
W. NJ. CANTY's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
PERSONAL. GENERAL
And Other Notes GathersdiFr rom Various
Sources!

Times are awful Gull. .shi@ =
Go to John F. KrtL's for special
bargains. lisp
Moss Point is in need Of much water
just now.
The tombstone man was IN town
this week.
Christmas Cards, Booklets, ETC., at
Chas. Dcarlslce's.
Everybody is praying for rain
enough 10 move saw logs,
Go to tIilI's Bargain Store for
your CHI istmas goods, ISL
The Phoenix mill of the Pascagoula
Lumber Co., started .up this. week.
John f. Krcbs has a fine stock of
candles and everything nice for Christ
mas. ::
1t ia said that there are 100000 logs
awaiting sufi cient wafer to bring
them down The rivers.
Five new babies have arrived in
town this week.. They are well
pleased with their new homie.
Fresh Creamery Butter and Cheese,
direct frnm New York, just received
at Cowan Bros.
A party Of duck hunters went out
the other day on The steam lug Cham
bcrlain to Chandelier Islands,
You can get some choice books,
written hy standard authors, cheap,
at Hills Bargain Store.
Christmas services, music and SER
mon at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday. All are cordially invited.
Mr.. George Hill, of Independence,
Kansas, is visiting his'brother, John
Hill. lie Is also looking after some
land investments.
We learn with much, regret that
DIR. W. ID. Bragg has soLA,h property
ia this place aud ~expectsto remove TO
Scranton. Our loss will be Scranton's
gain.
I,ey. i. Carley left Monday MORN
ing 10 attend the Mississippi Annual
Conference. We presume Mr.. Carlcy
will be returned to this place for an
other year.
Four car loads of lumber were
shipped from the l.. N. Danizler
Lumber Co.'S mills this week TO Louis
Vile and standfurd, Kyo a%ggregating
10000 feet.
The Crispus Attucks Educational
Society is Working on the school LOT.
They arc now building their fence
and will start their school house at
an early date.
Life and Death Of Jefferson Davis
for sale by Chas. Beardsiee. Price In
cloth, 81; paper. % cents.
The entertainment given by the
Earnest Workers at tie residence of
Mrs.F.H. Wilson was largely attended,
and was a very enjoyable affair, The
net receipts amounted 70 about 800
Oranges, Apples, Bau1nss, Dates,
Prunes, Currauiss Rsidns, COcOanuis,
Fancy Candles and Nuts, at Hills
Bargain Store.
The following Schooner are loading
at the l.. n. Dantzier Lumber Cos
mills: ROllin Sanf6fd with 100000
feet OF lumber for Key West; J. w.
Frost, ]. J. Cowart and E Blessie,
each with 1000 feet Of lumber for
Ne Orlcaus- . "a
Ed. Lucas and john Perry cut their
way out Of the calabOOso Monday
night and 1T out for the woods, but
were picked up by Constable VIII
kersOn and sent to Scranton jail tor
safe keeping. FL. Lucas Is charged
with deviImcnl and Perry Is upder q
charge Of rape.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20

MIR. +. Tai Cowart, of The firm of
e. T. C0wart & Bro, Mobile, was in
town Tuesday and gave ns a pleasant
call. We are glad to know that this
firm is getting a good trade from
Moss Point and this place.
DIR. II. A. Sumrall, the root f"ctor,
from Fort Bayou, came IN SATURDAY.
to tell us that lac was about 10 move
himself, and all ilc possessed 10 Per-
kinston, Harrison county. Tho Doc
tor says he is all altered man-ncver
to drink more.
Victor BOsargn, who keeps a res
lanrant az Inc foot Of the railroad
bridge, keeps a frst-ciass table sup
piled with fish and oysters. and all the
dciicacics of the season. Ills wife be-
ing a splendid cook his many patrons
during court week went away highly
pleased.
Go tn Aleck Kreb's--$l, 90 worth
goods purchased entities you to a
Ticket in a Grand Silver Drawing
Dec. 25th between u NJ. amd 4 P. NJ,
under the direction OF II. q. Everit',
Esq. and MIR. Horace Bowman. Get
your ticket carly. No humbug.--
Goods cheaper than clscwhcre-deIiv-
cred free.
Rev. Ben Jones aud wife lett Mon
day morning, en- route, for Crystal
Springs. TO attend the annual Confer
encc. MI. Jones has been pastor of
tho Methodist Church of this place for
Twelve months, and we arc confident
he has performed his duties faithfully
to The G hurch aud to the Methods
people, but he is not appreciated here,
therefore, we do not think lie should
DC sent back for another year. lie is
lyy far the best preacher Of his denom-
nation Scranton has ever had.
just Received at NJ. V. d. Carey's
a choice lot OF Christmas Goods, Dove
brand of Hams aud breakfast Bacon,
Mince-meals, Jcllies, Currants, Citron,
Fine Candies, Figs, Rai>ins, &c. AL
so, a lot of the finest Imported Claret,
a genuine article. Wines and Lii
| quors and, the finest Cognac BRANDY,
all Of which he will sell as low as the
lowest. Give him a call.
The SOAP nan who collected sums
from fly cents to three dollars from
a number Of our citizens, o1ering As
a premium an enlarged cravOn pOr-
trait Of any member Of the family, has
returned the small pictures by mail
TO Mrs. NJ. L. Krebs, where the own
ers can call and get them. lie says
In his note that the engagements have
been made, and that he win soon be
round with the soap. We arc just a
little afraid that this community has
been rather neatly lathered.
Mrs. Katrina VI. p. Nielsen, wife Of
I Nielsen. died ia Biloxi last Monday
night, after q long iilncss- She vas
an earnest aud consistent member OF
the Baptist Church, and bore her sui
fcrings with Christian iortiIude. Her
remaius were placed al final rest In the
cemetery here "Wednesday afternoon
To her sorrOwing husband and moth-
erless children our ~slnceresi svmna-
thies are extended. -Bijo1i H@aid-
Mr.. Nielsen was formerly president
OF this place aud her many friends
here will sincerely deplore her death.
We tender our sYmpaihics to her sOr-
] Rowing family.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS. !

LAND OFFICE Al JACKSON, Miss.
November 1, 1889.
Notice is hereby give that TIE follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, aud that said proof will be
made before tue Register aud Receiver ut
Jackson, Miss, on December IL, 1889, viz
Hubbard Parker. homestead entry, No.
Ia, 246, for the sonth half, lots l and 2, sec
ton u aud north half, northeast quarter,
section q, township 2, south range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residences upon aud
cultivation of said land, viz: ThOms Mi
zell, j. W. Rodgers, w. p. wilkins and
William Fairly, all of Farley 90 Jack
soA county, Miss.
R. @. RERR, Register.
November I, 1883. 36-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20

House ami lot at Pascagoula on
Scranton road. about a mile from the
beach front, large and c0mmodious
residence. old but lately repaired and
susceptible of good finish at a small
cost on sound frame, a very cheap
property. Price $500.
PAsCAGOULA REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss.
November Is. 1859.

3
November Is, 1859.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler bas iled notice Of his
Intention 10 make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will bemade
before the ridge, or in bis absence the
Circuit Clerk ut Scranton, Miss, on De
cember y. 1889, viz: James Bradley,
Homestead No. 1896, for the west I
northwest Z, southeast I northwest l.,
southwest I northwest / section "a. town
ship 5, south range 6 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon, aud
cultivation Of said land, viz: Mathew
ScruEgs, frank Morris, jordan Ashley and
Daniel Borden, al Of Three Rivers p. o.
jackson county, Mss.
K. c. KERR, Register.
Nov. Is, 1889. S-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
A CARD OF THANKS.
Editor Democrats ar :

Editor Demoerat-Star;
We feel thankful that our pastor Rev
NJ. L. White, goes TO Conference with
a good report of a better state of splr-
ituality III The Church, and claims OF
all kinds fully paid. We gave him a
reception on his arrival at the parson-
age, aud two heavy ,fp4undiugs" dn-
ring the year. Tie Vsneleave cir
cult is becoming famous for such
kimdnesses." The writer though a SUI
peranuated, has not been overlooked,
and ho hereby returns tile thanks OF
himself and wife for the highly apprc-
ciated manifestations by numerous
friends, (menlbers of the Baptist,
Presbyterian and Methodist churclIes,)
Of Kindness and material help which
will never be forgotten. May God
bless them all,
THOMAS PRICE.
Vouoloav va Mics
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
CRATE COAL FOR SALE.

l have just received a car load oil
good Alabama Crate Coal for sale,
All orders left with r. d. Dccht will
be promptly attended 10.
john Y. MORGAN.
Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
IF YOU OWE

The DEMocRAT-STAR Of
fee anything, NOW is the
time to drop in and settle
1t takes money to run .
newspaper.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
TIMBER LAND WANTED.

We have calls for large compact
brdies of yellow pine timber land.
Those who have such tands Tor sale,
If il is such,as will bear investigation
and timber cstimatea as timber land,
are invited to correspond with
PAsCAGoULA REAL Estate AGENCY!
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20

u --''T IfFWN TIMBEKs
New classification. Timber placed on
the mark ct will bring 1OFt6 III 3 per cubic
for 100 feet average, ANA chasing b. l
good. Common and poorly tnanuflctu r'
ed not wanted. -..4ttN iff
.-eN SAwN TIMBER.
Sawn Timber brings liz tOl24 CENTS per
cubic foot, on basis of Affect average, aY-
erage quality. y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
MOSSPO|NTD DEPARTMENT.
LOCAL DIRECTORY.
Churches;

METHoDIsT-Rev. L1A UAfIeys pastor.
Preaching every Sunday .t''Pfayer meet
ing every Thursday evening.
PREsBYTRRIAN-Rey. UGlUdByeFs, pas
tor. Preaching every Sabbath Pray er
meeting every Wednesday nig4fksti
Preaching at Scranton 6teFy third sun
day at 4 p. M - ~ Sts'r
BAPTIsT-Elderf o. DsSB9wen, pastor.
Preaching first Sabbath III each month
and Saturday night preceding.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
~IDostnfIice and Ma

AREIvALAND DKPARTURR AoF MAILS.
From ScraRt0M---AFrives at ss2J q IN. and
ti15 pm. Departs at 10 ami and 2:l5
pm. 80
Lsakesrille EOpte---AFriFeA on Wednes-
days aud Saturdays at 1fa. M. Departs
on Wednesdays and 'SaturdaEsat l2m. .
A.. BBUMER p M.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20

Ticket No. > which pfUCuIeu the gnu Ne.lh
Va held nv Miss Lanra Moilet Lemonade set BY
Nrs. Yelverton; Pin Caahionby Capt keisoni Peach
Rlow Lamp hv Mr.. Alley; scrab Book BY Etta Elan
agans Card stand by Mr.. Davidson Pair Vases by
T n. Pickett; Cream Set by Miss Dolores krebsi
Tidy By M. Tom Bishop.
Afsar = close and spirited contest between the
two popular young ladies' Ma Charpiaux snd
No. Fifa fanaran. fhe rcld ing was voted 70
Miss Charpiaux b = maoriiyof y votes.
Sincere thanks are heieby returned to each and
all who came, took part in and made a success Of
the Pair. REV. G. A. OLIVER d. D.
Pastor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
IF o
Want trade,
Want a coOk,
Want a situate n,
Want a servant,
Want a salesman,
Want to hire a store,
Want 10 sell a piano,
Wauft IN INV m. coll a hOr.sp

Want to ouv or sell Il horse,
Want a good boarding house,
Want to lend or borrow money,
Want to buy or sell a carriage,
Want to fluid lostor stolen animals,
Want to find anything you have lost,
Want an owner for anything lost,
Want TO accomplish anything IN reason,
You can do it through the columns
of the DEMooRAT-STAR at fair rates,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1889-12-20
CATHOLIC FAB.

MRS v. YELvERTON, PREsIDEST.
The following is q Of the amounts re-
allied from tae Catholic Fair Of Las week
Sumner TaSle. Mrs. Sarrazin and Mrs. Foster,
.s..s..s-.+..t Va
Lemonade Table. Misses L. kfebs and N.
Pol. 10 III
Coffee Table. Misses z. Dupont and l.. Del
mas. --..--s"rfss+. 10 OV
Ice Cream Table. Misses B. Charpiaux and
A. Pol. - W
Entrance Fee. .Messrs. i. and l.. Dupont. 81 40
PostohBce. Miss Emma ROeenthal. ....~... Is
Tnmbola. MIRA A. Krebs, Misses N. and A..
Krebs - "
Tickets for Watch. - "
Voting for Ring Won by Miss Blanche
Gharpiau :. - -
Pic Cushion. Mrs Ielvertn- ....-..-... 10 %
Grab Bag. Misses Dolores krebs and Dora
Caaay. ..sssss-s.sss ~
Fancy Table. Mrs. and Miss Flanagan. y 60
Shooting Gallery SD
Total ~
Total Expenditure %
Net %
- a. IL -mHnE
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-08
rHE sourH,s DEAD oH1EFrA1N.

The EAGLE this morning presents a
condensed illustrated history of the life
of a man who was the ideal soldier,
statesman and citizen of large proper
ton of the American people, and who
as the head of the confederacy, of ac-
knowledged superiority, towering above
all the great and bright southern men of
his day. Though Jefferson Davis was
never forgiven by the great body of the
people of the north, he was none the
less loved and revered by the great
body of the people of the south. While
the North acknowledge his intellectual
strength, the South worshipped consis-
tency that partook of the element of per-
tenacity in an adherence to the convic-
tons that the ''lost cause" was the right
cause. All the living statesmen OF the
south gave over long since, many OF
them admitting that only war could have
wiped out human slavery and that only
in the destruction of that institution
could the south hold its own with the
east. north and west, but Jefferson
Davis, never. To the last he held that
his course was justifable, reasonable and
patriotic.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-08
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.
From the Globe.Democrat.

From the Globe-Democrat
"Why don't they condenser President
Lincoln once asked, referring to certain
proliX and tiresome official documents
which he was considering. And then
he added, in his drOll fashion, "When
send a man to examine horse | want a
report of his main points, not of the
number of hairs in his tail" That
cause of complaint is even more pro-
nounced now than it was then. Our
public documents are overloaded with
details which are of no interest or adj
vantage, and which only serve to con-
fuse and fatigue the reader. There is
no reason why every petty incident of
bookkeeping should be included in an
official report which is supposed to pro-
vide plain and useful knowledge. No
body cares for the purely mechanical
processes by which given general results
are reached. What is wanted, and all
that is wanted, is compact, distinct,
intelligent statement of the controlling
facts in the case. The innumerable
tables and schedules which form SO
large part of the annual ex-
hibits of the business of the gov
eminent. to which the people look for
information, are neither necessary nor
desirable. and most OF them could be
omitted with positive benefit.
The matter is largely one of precedent
and tradition. In the beginning, an
elaborate and roundabout method was
adopted, and it has been perpetuated by
force of habit. We have the reputation
of being the most practical people in the
world-a distinction which is justified by
our prevailing business rules and Gus
toms-and yet our public documents.
which should be our best witnesses in
that behalf, are a constant disparage-
ment. The need of reform grows more
clear and pressing every year. If these
voluminous details must be printed, let
them be massed into a stupid volume by
themselves, for the cranhS and experts
10 make the most of. They are but the
heirs in the horses tail, which do not
concern the public, and do not help
in the least to show how the
really important affairs of the vari-
Gus departments are being conducted.
1t is possible to present the facts and
figures of legitimate value in an agree
able and instructive style, whereas they
are now set forth with such copiOus
accompaniment of things trivial and
perplexing that the country finds 1t a
task and bore to fish them out. There
should be law requiring every prom
inent official to tell the story of his
stewardship in direct and straightfor-
| ward manner. emitting ali non-essentals,
and giving only the salient and profitable
/ points. That is all that congress needs
| in the work OF legislation, and all that
| the people wish in the way of transcripts
| from the books and records. The rest is
surplusage, signifying nothing, and the
labor of preparing it could be much
better devoted to other service.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-08
THE FOUR CENSUS DISTRICTS.

Labor Commissioner Betton has re-
ceived communication from Robert p.
Porter, superintendent of census, an.
nouncing that four supervisors will be
appointed in Kansas to take the national
census of 1890 in this state. For this
purpose he has divided the state into
four districts, and each district will have
supervisor in direct charge. The make
up of the districts is as follows:
First dlstrict-Allen, Anderson, Bour-
bon, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Chero-
kee, Coffey, Cowley, Crawford, Elk,
Greenwood. Labette, Linn, Lyon, Mont
gomery, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson
counties.
Second district - Atchison, Brown,
Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Geary,
jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leaven
worth. Marshall, Miami, Morris, Nema-
ha, Usage. Pottawatomie, Riley, Shaw
nee, Wabaunsee and Wyandotte coun-
ties
Third district-Cheyenne, Clay, Cloud,
Decatur, Dickinson. Ellis, Ellsworth
Cove. Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan,
Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa,
Phillips, Rawlns. Republic. Rocks, Rus
sci. Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith
Thomas, Trego, Wallace and Washing
ton counties.
Fourth district-Barbour, Barton,
Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Finney,
Ford, Garfield, Grant. Gray, Greeley
Hamilton, Kearney, Kingman, Kiowa
Lane, Mcpherson, Marion. Meade, Nor
ton. Ness, Pawnee, Pratt. Reno, Rice
Rush, Scott, Sedgwick, Seward Stafford
Stanton, Stevens, Sumner and Wichita
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