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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1890-01-31

A gentleman told us a "good
onen on Saw Mill Jones the other
day. A gentleman was upbrald
ing Mr.. Jones for running against
Mr.. Ware, a one-legged Confeder-
ate soldier, for sergeant-at arms OF
the House, when Jones remarked :
"Hellol | didn't know Ware had
but one leg; | thought he was on
Nv a little iame.-CarrOlltOR CORser-
pdtiUe.
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MOSSPOINT DEPARTMENT.
LOCAL DIRECTORY.
Churches

METHoDIsT-Rev. l.. Galley, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer meet
ing every THURSDAY evening.
PREsBYTEEIAN-Rev. ID. 0. Byers, pas
tor. Preaching every Sabbath. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday night.
Preaching at Scranton every third sun
day at 4 p. M.
BAPTIsr-Elder o. ID. Bowen, pastor.
Preaching first Sabbath in each month
and SaturAaY NIGHT precedilg.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At Jackson, Miss,

LAND OFFICE At Jackson, Mss, !
Decembet n, 1859. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has dled notice Of bis
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or in has absenCe
Circuit Clerk of Jackson county, at
scranton, Miss, on Janury 81, 1880, viz
Ellis CLARK, homestead No. 120,AO, for the
east ! northeast I, section p, township Z,
south range 5 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon aud
cultivation Of said land, viz: Robert De
mnnv. Robert Westfaul, john Westfaula and
Edward Dye, all Of Orange Grove ?.
jackson county, Miss.
r. C. KERR, Register.
December 81, lss9. act
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
n..u-.1,ap "a 1870

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
December "a, 1889.
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 proof will be
made before the Judge, or iu his absence
Clerk of the Circuit Court of jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss. on February
5. 1890, viz: Victor Hosarge, homestead
No. l6.6OS. for the southeast t, section &c.
township Z, south range 5 west
He names lhe following witnesses Ia
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: william
shepperd, Louis VigonrOux, Ellis Clark
aud William Mansfield, all of Orange
Grove p. o., jackson county, Miss.
R. c. KERR, Register.
MDecember "a, 1888. ACT
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SheriG''s Sale.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
JACKSON COUNTY. !


C. H. ALLEY,
VS..
SOLOMON u MILLER.
BY virtue of an execution, directed to
me by Walter NJ. Denny, Clerk of tho
Circuit Court Of said county, | will sell
at public cutlery, to the highest bidder for
cash, ut the front door of the Courthouse,
in the town Of Scranton, IN said State and
county, on the
First Monday, Sd dag Of March, 1880,
within legal hours, the hereinafter deserib-
ed real estate, which has been levied upon,
under hereinbefore mentioned execution,
MS the property of Chas. e. Miller and u.
d. Solomon, composing the firm OF Solo
mon & Miller, to-wit:
In Jackson county, Mississippi, Section
No. 2, Township 3, South Range q West,
and more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corne of
lot No. 6, as indicated by plot of J. G,
Ballintiue, recorded in Book A, page 1924,
of the Record of Deeds of Jackson coun-
ty, Mississippi, and running south seven
"a and 6l-l00 chains TO the south margin
Of marsh, at a stake set, black gum tree,
north $40, east % links, XIII to a pine
tree, south 80, west 80 links, Kill ;
thence westward alOhS the ulaISlu VI inc
marsh following the marshy line to a
small myrtle tree; thence south $40, west
7-64 chains to a stake set on the sawdust,
being the n0rthwest corner of the mill
tract, as dellneated in this deed as con-
frmed by decree in Chancery, on file, A.
c.. Banner Il Co. VS.. Isabella CharpiauX ;
thence north 100 west to a street thence
east along said street, l,215 feet to the
place of beginning, containing about "
acres of land. together with all and singu-
lar the improvements and a~ppurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any way apper-
tanning
To satisfy a judgment in favor of e:
H. Alley, plaintiff herein, for the SUN OF
three hundred and t~hirty-nine dollars and
seyentv-eight cents (S339.7S) and all costs
and interest. FRANK II. LEWIS,
Sheriff.
Jauuary24 1890. 4S4t
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.
December q, 1859,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.
December q, 1859, {
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 Will be made
before the ridge, or in his absence the
Circuit Cleik at Scranton, Miss, on Feb
ruary 8, 1880, viz: William Golf, home
stead No. 20,435. for the east !, southwest
t, section 13,nOrtlt !, north 7 aud t, section
24,t ownship ,, south range 2 west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz; William
w. Howell, L. N. Howell. A. +. Cochran
and r. Rouse, all of Cross Roads z. o.
Jackson county, Miss.
r. C. KERR, Register.
Dec. q, 1889. 44-6t
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FOR SALE.
$500 ACRES or PINE LAND

This tract of land has some saw log
timber on it, and many advantages for a
stock farm, situated in Jackson county,
Miss, just below the county line. about
half way between Dog and P%ascagoula
Rivers, on the proposed route of he Mo-
bile, Hattiesburg and Kansas City Rail
road. 1t is the most desirable piece ofland
in the county, and can be bought on very
reasonable terms.
For price and terms apply at the DEMO.
CRAT-STAR Office, Scranton, Miss.
December 20, 1889.
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GRAND ENTERTAINMENT.

The Moss Point Amateurs will give
a performance at Alleys Hall Tonight
Fridav) Jan, 3lsi, for the benefit OF
the Scranlon Episcopal Church. They
will repeat "Ten Nights in a Bar
Room" Dancing after the perform
ancc Refreshments served by the
ladies of the Church at reasonable
rates. Admission % cents.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAEp OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
December q, 1859.

LAND OFFICE AT JACksONi Mss
December q, 1889. (
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 proof VIII De
made before the Judge or in his absence
the Circuit Clerk at Scranton, Mss, OF
February 5, 1890, viz; Jesse Parker nome
stead No. 1895 for the south :, noitu-
west J. section 10, township 3, south range
& west. aest !. northeast I, section ~
township 3. south range : west.
lie names the following witness s to,
nrove his continuous residence upon anu
cultivation Of said land, viz; MATHEW
Gof. J. B. COT, Simeon Byrd and Wesley
Byrd, all Of Americas P. o. jackson
county, Miss. -,, 49,,
December 2. $50. 4lot
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New classification. Timber placed on
the market will bring l0t to III C per cubic
for 100 feet average, and chasing B.. l
good. Common and poorly manufacture
ed not wanted.
SAwN TIMBER.
Sawn Timber brings ia to l2t cents per
cubic foot, on basis of ID feet average, av-
erage quality.
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
December q, lSo9.

LAM OAIAl -
December q, 1So9.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
iua-uamed settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof in support of
bis claim. aud that said proof will be
made before the Judge or 10 his abs snce
the Circuit Clerk Of jackson county at
scraHton, Miss, on February s, 1890, viz;
Harman Wilson, homestead entry No.
I3.763. for the north I, northwest I, sou tn
east I, northwest I, southwest I, north
east I, section 2, township 5, south range
8 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz: jefferson
White, Albert Ladnier, Peter Rouse and
jefferson Lott, all Of Vancleave p. o..
Jackson county, Miss
r c. KERR, Eesisser.
December q. 155q. 4Att
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I1nstniIice and Mails.

ARRIVAL y DEPARTURE OF MAILS.
from Scrdnt0n---Arrives at 6:25 TIM. and
lis pm. Departs at 10 AIN. and 2:l5
pm.
Leakesrille ROute--Arrives on Wedncs-
days and Saturdays at II am. Departs
on Wednesdays end Saturdays at II m.
A. BLUMER P. NJ.
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Pistols CartTidgGSO1 all SiZGS& Styles.
Guns g. Ammunition Of %e. syfPG on

CUTLERY-SGch as Rodgers Wostenholm
and also a full line of American and German Pock
ct and Table Cutlery, Scissors, Shears and Butcher
Knives.
LOADED SHELLS AND GUNS for hire at lower price
than ever. In order to make room for a large
stock of Breech Loading Double Guns which are
soon to arrive. l will sell my present stock at cost
for the next two weeks So, If You want
a breech loading gun cheap, come and see before
pui chasing elsewhere. All other good will be
sold at Rock Bottom Prices. A good stock Of
WINCHESTER RIFLES always on hand,
My Motto; Quick sales and small profits
EUGENE THOSS,
No. II Dauphin ST., MOBILE, ALA.
October II. 1859. 33-6m
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LAND NOTICE.
December 10, 1899.

LAND OFFICE AT Jackson, Miss, I
January 3, 1890. {
Notice is hereby given that the follow
in : named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make inal proof in support
of hs claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge, or.in his absence,
the Circuit Clerk at Scranton, Miss, on
February IA, 1890, viz George j. Smith.
Homestead No. 1889, for the southwest
t southeast section 20, west northeast
t, northwest t southeast t section 3d.
township 5, south range Z west.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of SAID land, viz: Nathan
King, jefferson IL. Havens, Simon Holley
and Joseph W. Furry, all Of Nancleaye
p. o., jackson county, Miss.
r. G. KERR, Register.
January 3, 1890. 45-6t
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Idle negroes are plentiful TO be
seen on our streets every day.
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January "a, 1890
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-15
A HindOO Cremation.

Upon a pile of wood about six feet
long by four high is placed the corpse
of Hindoo, wrapped in white sheet
and tied between two bamboo poles.
Over this wood is again placed, while
the head and feet project from either
end. 1t is the duty of the widow, if
there be one, to light the funeral pile.
In this case there is not and it is done
by coolie who seems to have charge of
affairs. The wood ignites at once, the
flame at first gives place to- l.aoke
which it soon overcomes, and in twen-
ty minutes nothing remains but few
blackened embers; all vestiges of the
the body are gone. While this was
taking place no less than four other
piles had been erected for bodies that
were lying about, some partly in the
water, some partly on shore like so
many blocks of wood. Cremation
takes place not more than six hours
after death. The body is borne from
the house to the burning CHAT on the
shoulders of six men, followed by ma
tives who are hired to wall and lament
for the departed. Formerly the widow
was compelled to burn herself upon
her husbands funeral pile. Now she
has not that privilege, thanks to the
English, but becomes, unless wealthy,
the slave of her mother-in-law.
Surely one can pardon such Great
ure's praying for the death of her hus-
bands mother. 1t was most impress
sive sight to see and one that will be
indelibly stamped upon my memory.
The Hindoo's ashes are thrown into
the Ganges, and he believes they are
thus carried on to Paradise. -Benares
Letter
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4 MAelclAN's STORY.
Unlted States Minister Moran Initiate.
Cassandra and Proves a Jonah.

Unlted States Minister Moran Im,to...
Cassandra and Proves Jonah.
Kellar, the magician, has pretty
thoroughly covered the globe in his
travels, and has come out safe and
sound. He says he never met with
but one accident in all his wanderinos
but that one experience was Queer
enough, he thinks, to make up for ME-
lack of many others. He tells the
story in this way: WIZ
ut was something like ten or twelve
years ago that | left Lisbon, Portugal
one fine summer morning on q steam
er bound for Southampton. The
steamer was one of the stanchest on
the line, the weather was particularlv
pleasant and everybody was figurino
on speedy and enjoyable run Re-,
fore we had been out of Lisbon MANY
hours found that Benjamin Moran
the United States minister to PORTUGAL
was a passenger on the steamer. M
Moran introduced himself to me. and
on the strength of our both BEING
Americans and in the company of a LOT
of Portuguese and foreigners, we speed.
lily struck upon acquaintance. After
chatting on various subjects and ex-
changing experiences, we fell to in
cidentally talking about the prospective
oyage. said something about the
pleasant trip | expected, but Moran
laughingly checked me with these
words: Mr.. Kellar, we are doomed to
meet with an accident Though he
said it with smile, there was trace
of seriousness in his manner, and |
asked him what he meant. He re-.
piled that he had never made a single
trip, by rail or water, that he could
remember without meeting with some
unexpected delay or accident. Some
Of the machinery in the locomotive
had broken down, or the train had
been derailed, or somebody had been
run over, or the ships shaft had
broken, or the vessel had been wrecked
I am a veritable JONAH he added
with laugh, and just as sure as YOU
and are talking here on this deck
this ship will meet with an accident
and my record will stand unbroken.'
/ tried to laugh away his super.
stition, but he wouldn't have it,
and persisted in his alarming proph.
esq. You may not believe what | tell
you, but, on my honor, the sky cloud
ed up within three hours after nv
conversation with Mr.. Moran, a foo
spread over the water and early in the
evening the steamer ran her nose on
ledge of rocks and hung fast She
hung there with her bow in the air
just long enoug. for all the passen-
gers to Chamber down on to the reef
and then with lurch backwards she
ran off the rocks and sank in more
than a hundred fathoms of water We
had tough time of it that night on
the rocks, but the next morning the
weather cleared and we were picked
up by passing steamer. Nobody was
injured, but ever since that trial ]
have always had dislike for trs-
ing with a Jonah. New York a.
and Express.
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Sleep Talking and Insomnia.

A well known authority on the sub
ject of insomnia says he has known
many persons, of all ages and both
sexes, in perfect health who could not
hold their tongues when asleep. This
habit is due to indigestion or to cere-
bral irritability. The remedy is an early
meal before going to bed, taking half a
pint of cold spring water before putting
the head on the pillow, and always
sleeping on the right side-never on the
back. In case of premature wakeful-
ness, copious draught of water usual
ly reinduces sleep. The topical appli-
cation of cold is a very harmless and
potent an@sthetic remedy; in concus-
sion of the brain especially so. In the
feverish delirium of tropical climates it
acts Like a charm and often produces
sleep. An OK bladder or light rubber
air ball, filed with broken ice, will Of
ten soothe restless patient, when drugs
are OF no avail.-New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
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Respect for Ones Own Powers.

We should always be learners, gladly
welcoming every help and respecting
every personality. But we should also
respect our own, and bear in mind that.
though the wide universe is full of
good, no kernel of nourishing corn can
come to us but through our toll be-
slowed on that plot of ground which is
given to us to till. To undervalue our
own Thought because it is ours, to de-
preclate our own powers or faculties
because some one else's are more viz
orous, to shrink from doing what we
can because we think we can do so
little, is to hinder our own development
and the progress of the world. For It
IS only by exercise that any faculty i
strengthened, and only by each one
putting bis shoulder to the wheel that
the world moves and humanity adj
vances-New York Ledaar.
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An UId Bank President

Among the portraits in the private
gallery of well known citizen is one of
Gen. Alexander McDougall, who was
the first president of the bank of New
York. Gen. McDougall took very
active part in the events which led up
to the Revolution, and during the strug-
gle his best energies were always at the
services Of his country He was born
in Scotland, on the island of Islay, in
1871, coming to this country with his
father as boy. Tradition says, and
his enemies repeated it, that his first
calling was that of a milkman's bow.
Afterward he went to sea, rising until
he came into command. During the
French and Indian war he was captain
OF privateer called the Tiger. He
left this occupation soon after, and be-
came a shipping merchant, being also
known for. his attention to public at
fairs. He was Son of Liberty in 1865,
and ten years later was made the COM
mander OF one of the New York regi-
ments. He was commissioned a brig
adler general in 1776, being engaged in
all the conflicts around New York.
When Arnold betrayed his country, he
was succeeded in the command of the
post at West Point by Gen. McDougall
New York Telegram.
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Hints ON Sleeping Rooms.

It is good thing to have room
well ventilated; but ventilation is not
all that is to be desired. The tired
feeling in the morning may be due to
an over weight of bed covering. 1t
may be due to malarial poison or to
over exertion during the day. Try
another sleeping room one story high
"a, II possible. Hard. dry rubbing
with large Turkish towel, just be-
fore going to bed, has an excellent eff
feet Rhubarb is wholesome when it
i ripe and well cooked, but it is not
right to eat too freely Of it-New
York Telegram.
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SAVED BY A DOG.

stanley's Dog Randy" Catches q Guinea
Fowl When tho Party Is Starving.
We were sitting conversing about our
prospects, discussing the probabilities
of our couriers reaching some settle
ment on this day, or the next, and the
time that it would take them to return;
and they desired to know whether, in
my previous African experience, had
encountered anything SO grievous as
this.
mo, not quite SO bad as this, u re
piled. 1--WE have suffered, but not to
such an extremity as this. Those nine
days on the way into Ituru were wretch
ed. On our fight from Bumbire we
certainly suffered much hunger, and
also while floating down the Congo to
trace its course our condition was much
to be pitied; we have had little of
something, and at least large hopes, and
if they die where are we2 The age of
miracles is past, it is said, but why
SHOULD they be? Moses drew water
from the rock at Horeb for the thirsty
Israelites. Of water we have enough
and to spare. Elijah was fed by ravens
at the brook Cherith, but there is not a
raven in all this forest. Christ was
ministered unto by angels l wonder if
any one will minister unto u.s..
Just then there was a sound as of a
large bird whirring through the air.
Little Randy, my fox terrier, lifted up
foot and gazed inquiringly; we turned
our heads to see, and that second the
bird dropped beneath the jaws of Randy,
who snapped at the prize and held it
fast in a wise as of iron.
There, boys" l said, truly the
gods are gracious. The age of miracles
is not past" and my comrades were
seen gazing in delighted surprise at the
bird, which was a fine fat guinea fowl.
1t was not long before the guinea fowl
was divided, and Randy, its captor, had
his lawful share; and the little doggie
seemed to know that he had grown in
esteem with all men, and we enjoyed
our prize each with his own feelings.
Henry NJ. Stanley in Scribner's. {
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An ENCHANTED PRINCESS.
I found her deep in the forest,
The beeches and elms between,
4 delicate amber plane tree

found her deep in the forest,
The beeches and elms between,
4 delicate amber plane tree
Mid masses Of bronze and green,
4 sorrowful, spell bound princess
Awaiting her lover there.
0he said: HE will know me, surely,
By the veil Of my yellow hair.
he seeks me the wide world over,
Heseeks me the whole year through,
To loosen the charm that binds me-
My prince. and my lover true"
She shivered beneath her foliage
And sighed In the twilight chill:
AYE me! wilt thou find me never,
Thy love that thou seekest Silly"
Il saw him." chirruped blackbird,
"He passed by this very spot;
He Is come and gone, o Princess!
He passed-and he knew you not"
The cold wind rustled her branches
Till the yellow leaves fell slow
He Is dead and gone, o Princessl
Many . year ago"
-Longman's Magazine
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Whenever you are compelled to allow
= field to remain uncultivated for want
Of time or labor it indicates that you
have too much land, and that it win
pay you to sell portion In order that
your efforts may be devoted to smaller
area-Orange County Farmer
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81 Cont understand why I'm les
oiever than Charlie"
"Of course not. II you weren't les
clever you would understand. "-Phila,
dolphia Praea
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1890-08-15

Juliet Carson has the chair Of cooking
and household economy in Rutgers Fee
male college. The college girls say she
carries her kitchen In her bonnet and can
make soup with . wstsrozso and .
nAAnh
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The First Pass.

did they have deadheads at the old
Grecian theatresr'
Il don't know. Why do you askr
Il was just thinking OF the pass q