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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
THE GULF COAST.

Now that the heated time of tn,
year has arrived, we may begin t
look for the usual crowd that every
summer comes to our different
watering places on the Gulf shore.
of Mississippi. Their coming is
really what always reminds us OF
its being hot, for, left to ourselves,
we would hardly know when that
time OF the year arrives, as our
breezes are always tanning us.
Other places have been tried,
and thousands spent in ADVERT.
sing them, but nothing has ever
been found to equal the sea coast
from Bay st. Louis on the west to
Scranton and Pascagoula on the
east. All of these places have
fine fronts and long drives.
The Bay of st. Louis and Wave
land claim Is miles, Pass Christian
II miles, and Biloxi claiming 26
miles of she'll road. At this point
is the far-famed Montross Hotel
and the elegant Nelson House, of
NJ. A. Andrews. Ocean
Springs, which is only four miles
o the eastward of Biloxi, has
'ome into great prominence with
Northern men as a winter resort,
a great many have settled
here and made valuable improve,
nents. But, because it is a win
resort, it is none the less adapt
d to the summer sojourner, who, ,
f he comes and spends a few days ;
t the Frye Hotel, the best hotel ;
n the coast, will be fully convin- I
ed. Scranton and Pascagoula has ,
mple accommodations for all who 6
nay wish to visit us. In one par
ocular this point leads all the rest. !
t is not only a pleasure resort,
18th the very best of bathing, boat .
~, fishing, or hunting, but is also
business place-the largest lum-
er market in the South. No mat
er what may be the hotel a'trac-
ons, or The different sports, the
yerage American will tire of
lem. and he wants to be in com
my with business men and talk
Isiness. TO all such we say come
PascagOula.
AS a health resort we have few
uals and no superiors and be.
9 situated as We are on the Lou.
lille and Nashville Railroad we
2 convenient to Mobile and New
if any one should wish to =
sit there, and, with the fast time 8
roads now, and close connec-
ms, we are close to anywhere.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

d hHS' OOoi' A. NAbLNt a
ACTRESS.
Lovingly Dedicated to Miss Francis vii
lard. National President of the Woman
Christian Temperance Union.
SOnnd the gayil, o.! Queen Francis,
Float white ribbons on the air,
Brighten mp your Army's l%ances,
Trusting ever more in prayer.
Tho the world WAS plunged in darkness
Through the fall of Mother Eve,
There is now a bright day dawning,
For every Il who will believe.
CHORUS.
Save the girls, o, save tho girls!
Oh! Queen Francis. save our girls.
They were born our homes to brighten,
They were born onr cares to tighten,
They were sent black sin to whi'en,
And to help redeem the world.
Mothers, keep your daughters near you,
Never trust them from your sight,
See that each one does her duty,
Ever Scttihp lOrll inc ll9lt
Know We that the tcmpter ever
Seeketh whom he may devuur,
Know ,e not his wiles are many
And his time is every hour.
Save the girls who now are struggling
In the tolls of sin and shame,
Lend a helping hand, my sister,
Gently lead them home again.
Teach them how, that Jesus loves them,
Sinful though their lives have been,
And that by His precious blood,
They'll be cleansed of every sin.
Tell them the sweet love story
OF the woman at Sychar's well.
How, when she had tasted knowledge,
Hassened, all the world to tell.
Tell them of Christ's loving promise,
Don them with white ribbons fair,
Teach them that all worldly pleasures
Fort the soul are but Il snare.
Press them in white ribbon service,
Arm them with the Christians lance,
Teach them they must shun forever
Both the wine glass and the dance.
Woman, thou didst loose the world,
Yet twas thee who gave Christ birth.
Then take courage from this truth,
Thou shalt yet redeem the earth.
NEW ORLEANS, June 6, 1891.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
LAND NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss, }
June 5, 1871.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler has filed notice of hi,
intention to mako final proof in support
OF his claim, and hat said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of ia ,kM,
cennty at Scranton, Miss, on July 81.
1891, viz:
Frederick + Krohn, Homestead No.
22,d6e for the west !, northeast / section
III, township 6 south, range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Wesley Cox, Henry Delaney, Beaurp.
gard Seymour and Robert Cruthirds, all
OF Ocean Springs p. o.. Miss.
K. c. KERR, Register,
MCKEE. Receiver.
june 3, 1891. l5.6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

MARY ELIZABETH, the beloved
wife of Mr.. +. Ii. CuIIey, editor OF
The Fayette Chronicle, aged Al
years, 3 months and 2 days, died OF
heart failure, on Tuesday, June
18th. We knew the deceased TO
be a most estimable woman, and
confidently believe she is to-day
happy and at rest. Our heart
goes out in sympathy to The be-
reaved husband and children in
this hour of emptiness, sorrow and
desolation. There is but little con.
ISOLATION in this world for such af.
flictions, bet we trust the bereav-
ed ones will remember that their
dear loved one is now at rest in the
bosom of The Father, and look 10
him for comfort in this trying hour,
and may He pour the oil of His
love as a healing balm into their
aching, bleeding hearts.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
THE FOURTH OF JULY

1t has been a long time since we
have tasted of a barbecued OK or
pig on the Fourth. But as We see
that our neighbors along the coast
are preparing for a big blow out,
why may not we? We may not
be as patriotic as some of them.
but we can be as demonstrative,
land that goes for patriotism) J, as
anyone else. If we cannot stand
to roast bullocks, calves and
sheep, let's try our hand on a big
fish fry-the biggest ever seen on
the coast. We might. with the
permission of the Governor of The
Island, use Greenwood Island
for the purpose. We could get up
a fine regatta for the occasion. If
we caunot feel very patriotic in
one sense, we can in another, and
turn it into a benefit for the pubic
schoolh0use, for which we have
made so good a beginning.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

The Gulf Coast Baptist Asssoci-
alton met at Handsboro on Fri
day, 10Th inst. Elder j. w. w.
Mathis was elected Moderator and
w. X Washington, clerk. The
churches represented were Coli
scum aud First Church, of New
Orleans, Biloxi, Scranton, Ocean
SPRING. Bay ST. Louis and Hand
boro. Elder j. w. W. Mathis was
elected delegate TO the Southern
Baptist Convention. 10 be held at
Atlanta in May, 1892. On Satur-
day the Association adjourned 70
meet at Ocean Springs on the
frrst Thursday before the third
Sunday in June. 1892.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
COMMISSIONER Sale.

FRED ID. BECKER,
vs.. }Bill TO foreclose
Mrs. ANNIE S. Dies. mortgage.
By virtue of the authority vested in me
by a certain decree Of the Chancery Court
Of jackson county, Mississippi, rendered
on the 18th day of February, 1891, in the
above stated cause pending in said court,
| will, on
Monday, June %, 1891.
at the front door Of the Courthouse in
Scranton, said county. within the hours
prescribed by Law for sheriff. sales, sell at
public auction 10 the highest bidder for
cash, the following described tracts. lots
or parcels Of land. situated in jackson
county. state OF Mississippi, to-wit:
Lots Numbers Six 90, Seven (7l. Eight
80 add Nine (9). in the NJ. A. Dees tract
in the Town Of Scranton. Mississippi, as
Der diagrsm made by Burton Gocfe on
October 5. l6s9, and recorded on P.rs zz2
of Book No 10, of Records Of Deeds of
the above named County and State.
Each lot measuring los feet trout BY iJ2
feet deep. ". NJ. DENNY,
Commissioner.
May %, le9i. B-st
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

The STATE or MISSISSIPPI.
To A. G. Levy 81 Co, The Mobile sta
tiouery Co, Brisk d Jacobsen. Wallncr
N Lowenstein, Alexander Block. j.
Pollock & CO., Cavauaugh g. Barney,
Jones Sibley d Co., I. b. Moog. J. n.
Locke g. Co, James Mcdonald, Zubcr-
bier * Bshan, Augustus Craft, Morris
Newberger & Sous, c. b. Petit. John 1.
Adams d CO., Moses Loeb g. Sons, l..
r. De BauttS. L. CONNIE. - Flash
poller & Sons. Chambers. Roy & Co,
The Standard Oil Co. aud L ID. Lauren
dine, defendants:
You are commanded TO appeal before
the Chancery Court Of the Comfy Of
jackson, in said State, on the
Bird Monday Of August, 1891,
10 defend the sait in said court Of Mrs.
Nellie Kennedy, Wherein you are defend.
ants. W. N. DENNY. Clark.
JuBe n, 15oi. I7-st
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Mr.. JIMBoY SEAL. who was stab
bed by Mr.. Harvey Slaydon two
years ago at Nicholson, MISS, died
at Bay ST. Louis last Saturday from
the effects of his wounds. The de-
ceased has been confined to his
room ever since the occurrence.
Slaydon, who was charged with
the crime, had a preliminary hear
ing al the time, and was bailed 10
await the result.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

The hississiPpiGn suggests to
President Sam d. Harper, Presi-
dent of the Mississippi Press Asso.
citation, that he arrange a trip to
the Golden Northwest for the
Pre- S brethren late this summer,
TO Kansas City, Denver, Leadville,
Salt Lake and San Francisco.
That would be a pleasant trip, but
we are otherwise engaged, and
cant 90.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss. !
June 8, 1891,
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 bemadc
before The Circuit Clerk of Jackson
county. at Scranton, Miss, on July 20,
lc9l. viz:
Charlotte Goff, Homestead No. $3.50,
for the southeast 1 section 2, township
south, range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, aud
cultivation of said land, viz:
w. il. Lawrence, Silas Grant, lsaaC
Lawrence and James Helvestion, all Of
Americas Z. o., Miss.
X. c. KERR, Register
MCKEE, Receiver.
June 3. 1891. lott
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
S'elc .9drerfisensenfs a.
Assignce's Sale.

j, as assignee Of =. Casper. Jr., will sell
at private sale. commencing Saturday
June q, 1891, at 9 o'clock, all the stock
now in the store, consisting Of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Shoes. Hats. Caps and Fine
Clothing, Shsw Case aud all the Fixtures
and Wagon, and set Of Harness.
All the goods not sold by then. / will
sell at Auction, Thurs lay, July :. 1891,
at 9.30 a m
Z. ID. BECHT, Assignee.
Scranton, june ~, 1921. ls-It
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26


The ShnlIz Brewing Company, of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has found
1t necessary TO purchase timber for
kegs, barrels, casks, etc., in the
thickly wooded sections of the
south, and TO this end they have
for some time past been making
inquiries and investigation in this
direction. The result is that they
purchased of Fuller Bros, of Tai
lahatchie county, Miss, 10000
acres of land on the Tallahatchie
river. The price paid was $780,
600 cash.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

JoHN Duty, a prominent farm
er at Benton, Illinois, shot his
mother in-law in the back of the
head, killing her instantly, and at
tempted to kill his young wife.
If the citizens of Benton will do
their duty they will hang the foul
murderer 10 the first tree they can
find
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

by virtue of the authority vested in me
by a certain deed OF trust executed by
George ID. Soloman and Charles L. Miller
and o.. Randall. trustee, to secure the
payment OF two certain promisory notes
payable to Josephine L. Walker, or order,
dated May IA. 1859; one for the sum of
$500, payable Nav II, 1890 one for $500,
payable May Ii, 1891, with interest at s
per cent. per annum until paid, said deed
of trust being dated May IA, 1899, and
recorded in Book No. 10, Pages 398 and
800, Record of Deeds of Jackson county,
: ississippi, l will, on the
9Th day Of July, 1891,
at the Court house loon of said county.
in the town OF Scranton, Miss, in legal
lrnursc, sell To the highest bidder for cash,
the following reaI estate, to satisfy said
deed Of trust, to-wit
That certain tract. piece or parcel OF
land situated in Section No. 2, Township
No. 3 South. Range q West, and further
described rs commencing mt the north
east corner of Lot No. &, as indicated on IA
plat of j. &. Halentinr's recorded in Book
!, Page 532t If the Record of Deeds of
jackson county, and running south 7
chains to the south margin of marsh at
stake set Il black gum tree $40 T.. % links,
NIL x & pine tree s 80, w 33 links,
NH thence westerly along the margin
Of the marsh following the marshy line to
n small myrtle tree thence south SIC,
west Z ca LOG chains to "A stake set on the
saw dust. being the northwest corner of
the mill tract thence north 100, west to
a street thence east along said street
l,2l5 feet to the place of beginning, to
IL acres more or less. Together
will all the rights. privileges and appur-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
MARINE.

OFFICE Of THE DEMOCFAT-STAG. !
PAsCAGoULA, june %. 1891.
Report for the week ending June 25th
ENTERED.
Nor bk Brcderfolket, Kjolme, from Rio
Jancrio, 10Th lust.
Br st ship Norfolk, Woolston, from New
York, 10Th inst.
CLEARED.
Mex sch Tres HermainOs, HeInanlrza. for
Campecha. by master with Is. $50 fcut
OF lumber valued at 1857, 20th inst.
Am sch Maggie Andrews, Snow, for New
York, by Pascagoula Lunber Co., with
526,5OO feet of lumber, 18Th inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

RUSSELL HARRISON says that his
papa will not be a candidate for
the Presidency in 1892 unless the
party clamors for him. From ap-
pearances there will be no clamor,
but this fact will not prevent Ben
from being a candidate and get
ting badly beaten.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

DIR. X. w. JONES. who was re.
elected by the Board OF
Trustees, President of the Indus
trial institute and College, at Col
nmbus, has declined 10 accept the
position. We would suggest that
Miss Galloway be elected Presi-
As it is . girls school, lei
the President be a girl also.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Although the dull season is on,
the circulation of the DEMOCRAT
STAR is steadily increasing. This
shows that a live, newsy weekly
journal is appreciated. Its a clean
newspaper.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
TO ADVERTISERS.
The DEMOCRAT-STAR

is the Oldest newspaper on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast ;
has a larger bona He circu-
lation than any other news
paper in this section !; there
fore it is the best advertising
medium. Advertisers, bear
this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
NOn.Resident Notice.

THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI.
To Ellie En- nuel
Yon are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County of
Jackson, in said State, on the
3rd Mondag Of August, 1891,
to defend the suit in said court of Jesse
Emanuel, wherein You are n defendant,
w. NJ. DENNY, Clerk.
June 10. 1891. l7-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Messrs. Russell & Co, at Grand Bay,
Ala, George Foretich, at Scranton, Mss,
and ID. Seymour * Co., at Ocean Springs.
Miss, are our authorized agents to buy
figs at these points. For prices and full
information call upon them in season.
LOPEZ, DUNBAR'S SONS & CO,
Biloxi. Miss.
June 10. 1891, I7-3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Mr.. L. H. STILES, formerly of
this place, but now of Port Gibson,
is a candidate for Floater Repre-
sentative from Claiborne and
Jefferson counties. We wish him
success.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

DR.. j. X. Mcleod, so well known
in this county, is before The people
as a candidate for member of the
Board of Supervisors from Beat
B. As DIR. Mcleod was for a long
line our county Treasurer, he
needs no introduction from US.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Mrs, LAURA II. FOWLER, of
llandsboro, has recently been
elected to the chair of vocal mu
sic in the State Normal College at
Troy, Ala, and will begin her
duties the latter part of August.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
GRAND BAY, ALA, DOTS.
BY SUMMER.

MIR. John chatham, an enter.
prislng farmer from North Carroll
ma, has a nice residence in process
of completion.
The lawn party, for the benefit
of the Nj. h. Church will be at The
former residence of Mrs. IL. Black
man on The 4lh Of July.
Mr.. Potter has shipped a num-
Der OF muSkmelons this season.
Mrs. Potter is making prepare
tions TO spend The summer north.
Mr.. Robbie Schell, one of the
tallest boys OF Grand Bay, has
just returned lrcm a p~rotrdcted
absence.
One jolly family of children here
is blessed Tor the reverse) by own.
ing eight pet eats. There must be
angel voices on the ar at twilight.
The ladies are a little surprised
10 e by a receEt letter of Sam
Jones, that he favOrs ladies preach
ing. Since hearing that lady
preachers are having so rough a
time among The healhen Chinee, 1t
is thought best 10 allow The sur.
plus e~vangeliSts 10 face The front.
Three of Grand Bays merry
girls pickediwenty quarts of black
berries in two hours last wee k. If
such industry continues through.
out the berry season, it will be in
order 10 visit them, if one wants
canned goods next winter.
Glad your prayer was answered
with regard 10 the am
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

EVERY voter who fails to get his
name OIL the new registration
hooks before the first of July will
be DISTINGUISHED in November.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

NONE but registered Democrats
will be allowed to vote at the pri
mary election in this county on
Saturday next. Bear this in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

Col. CHAs. L. HooKER,th silver
tongued orator. Of this State, is de-
livering eloquent addresses III OPP
position TO the Sub,treasury fraud.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

EVERYBODY should assist in
building a monument to Jefferson
Davis, ex- President of the Confed-
eracv.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

WE hope there is not a Demo
Graf in this county who has failed
to register.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

DE-. A. ?. CHAMPLIN, of Pearling,
ton, has been appointed by Gov.
Stone health officer for Hancock
county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

VoTE the Democratic ticket,
pure and simple, on Saturday at
the primary election.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
DIED.

At his residence, on Bayou Casotte,
Miss, on Monday, June %, 1891, aftes a
loug illness of Bright's disease, Mr.. WILL
LIAM ID. Black, aged 60 Yeas.
The deceased was a native of Spring
field, Ill.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

REMEMBER Saturday is primary
election.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
PINE LANDS FOR SALE !.

The following Pine Lands, situated in
Jackson county, Miss, is offered for sale
in a body, at a great bargain. There is
some pine and hardwood timber one these
lands
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

DEMOCRATS, vote early on Satur-
day at the primary election.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

For further particulars apply at the
DEMoCIAT-STAR OFFIcR,
Scranton, Miss June 20, 1891.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

SEE advertisement of wild Pine
Land fer Sale.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

What two things, more than all
others, were against KIlrain in his
recent ighl with Slavin? Slayin's
fists.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26

SEE assignee's Sale.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
For the Democrat-Star.
SAVE THE GIRLS.

BY MRS, JOSIE 4. NAGLe, ACJSyEhTED
ACTRESS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-06-26
NOn-Rcsidcnt Notice.

June 10, 1891,
The record-union., 1891-05-23
1.-THE END.1
About Gossining.

OF all the mean kinds of business Cos
! Slp1ng IS the most contemplate.
And yet there are thousands of people
to whom it is the bread and butter and
cheese of life, not to say the plum sauce.
! II they could not gossip they would die,
and we most sincerely wish they could
not gossip. Well, we do.
| They are continually on the lookout for
! something to talk about. No cat at q rat
hole ever was more thoroughly alert than
| they. Their noses are in asnitfable condi-
! ton all the time. their ears are aiar, their
! eyes are peeled" and their feelers are
put out like those of the devil fish. IF
there IS anything going on they mean to
| get hold Of it! They are keen on the
| scent of SANDER as bloodhounds used to
| be after runawayS.
! They pass their time in peeping through
closed blinds and crevices of fence, and
accommodating keyholes, and they walk
| on tiptoe when they pass their neighbors'
| houses, because they are in hopes that
| there may be something going on in the
| back yards or the cellars which is worth
! knowing about.
In a locality where a regularly educated
| gossip resides we defy anybody to break
plate, or tear dish towel so secretly
and mysteriously that the gossip will not
! discover it.
| Everybody comes in for share oftheir
| tongue exercise. First, the minister and
/ his VIE, tnen the rlcneSt family IN town,
and so on down to Biddy NIalaney, who
| goes out washing at a dollar day.
! The spirit of detraction is rampant in
the breast of the gossip. Nothing is just
as it should be. Nobody is near right in
| anything. Everything is weighed in the
| balance and found wanting.
If ever one of these disagreeable people
| gets to heaven (Which we doubt he will
| find fault with the jasper walls and turn
up his nose at things generally, and con-
| fidentially inform Mrs. A. or Mrs. B. that
1t isn't half as nice as it might bel and he
always knew it wouldn't be!
The worst of it is, there is no protection
against this nuisance of society. No mat
| ter how high or how low you may be, the
tongue ofthe gossip will cut through your
affairs and make mince-meat of them,
and pick them apart, and serve them up
anew for the delectation of the public, and
you cannot help yourself.
For there is no law against gossiping.
If man steals two cents from your
money drawer, or appropriates from your
hen-roost pullet for his Sunday dinner,
you can try him by the laws of the land
and punish him therefor. But if anybody
says that ''she heard Mrs. Brown say that
Mrs. Smith said that sister Susan's daugh-
ter Annie's husband said that it was the
town talk that you were too intimate with
young Stebbins, and you a married
womanr what are you going to do about
it? What indeed?-,SeIected.