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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
CLEANLINESS rs NEXT TO GOODNESS,

II there is one thing o than an
other that is greatly needed IN every
community, and that would be fully
appreciated by all, both old aud young,
male and female, is ample bathing
facilities. A person would naturally
infer that here on the s%eacoasr, and
on The edge of the river, that these
privileges were very abundant. But
not so. Take the river for instance,
there are a great many bath houses
along the shore il is true, but they
are the propertyo OF private individuals,
and are generally under lock and key.
While it is true that the owners OF
them are usually accommodating and
allow THEN friends the use of them,
they are under no obligation to do so.
And it is often a great vcXation 10
them to be called upon two or three
times every hour in the day for the
use of their key TO the bath room, and
besides it often interfcres with the
hours of bathing of some part of the
family, as the men folks may want il
one part of the day and The females
another part. Then on the other hand,
people do not like To annoy their
neiglibOrs, but would like a bath all
the same.
In advertising orr Southern resorts
one of the first things that attracts
the eye is fine bathing, fine boating
and fine fishing, but when the visitor
comes and is on the look out for cool
BATH on a summers dav, where is 1t
to be fonud? Nowhere. They have
no right TO invade private bath houses
and The town marshal would make it
hot for them to find them jumping
into the river from the foot of the
streets. Now, pray tell US where the
fine bathing comes in.
1t is easy enough to raise objections,
but how to remedy an evil is the main
thing. We do not know that we "a
ourselves remedy the evils of which
we complain, but We beg TO suggest
what we think would he beneficial.
The town has the foot of two streets
al least, and they would be good To-
cations for public bath houses. Let
the town, if it cannot provide them
themselves, let some company of citi-
zens have them that would build
them by subscription. Let them be
arranged that they could be used
by grown up people or children. 1t
would take the strain of of many a
mothers brain if she only knew there
was a safe place where her children
could battle without perpetual danger
OF drowning, for into the river they
are going, bath house or no bath
unless they are very different
what children were when we
were a boy and VIC think they are
about the same now as they were
then, only, perhaps, a little more pre-
c~ocious. We do not blame them, for
they want to be comfortable, clearly
and healthy, and in Gods name let
them be so.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29

We learn that a move is on foot tC
widen the streets at P~ascagonla. This
is as il should be, even i: parties have
to draw back a foot or two from
where they claim to own. 1t will pay
in the long rum.
&C. Flanagan & Son keep the
choicest lot of groceries in town.
There is no danger of getting old
goods there, as they receive daily. A
trial is all that is needed.
The following vessels are now
loading at Horn : Island by Hunter.
Bcnn Il Co. The Stcamsphip Boskin-
ma Bay, Steamship River Ettrick and
Bark Frerder.
Mr.. Patrick Feore has this week
bought from Mr.. b. j. Jane a lot on
Pasca9oula street. adjoining the Odd
Fellows lot, l00x390 feet, for $3.50
cash. 1t is the intention of Mr.. Feore
10 build himself a commodious dwell
ing with all the modern improve
ments. The lot is a beautiful one, and
just suited to the purpose il was
bought for.
Those that have tried Mr.. 7. l..
Walcott's Mobile Ice cream pronounce
it 10 be the best TO be had. lie is very
thankful to those who have patron
lied him so far, and hopes to see them
and their friends again.
Those who have been building
around here heretofore have had great
trouble in getting good cutters and
other Tin work done, but if they will
take a look al the work done ON MI.
u. ID. Valvcrde's new house, they will
say il is the best job in the country.
Mr.. George Davis did the tin work.
Capt. J. NJ. Rabby, of Three Kiv-
ers, President of the Board OF Super
yisors, was in town last Friday. The
Captain says he will not be a candi-
date for reelection as a member of
the Board. We have, however. heard
his name suggested as a candidate for
Floater from Jackson aud Harrison.
Mr.. Rabby has had considerable ex-
perience in that line, and would make
a good one.
What can the management Of
the great fair at Chicago be thinking
of when they talk of carrying the log
cabin that General Grant built. Tor as
some have that Senator George built),
some forty OF fifty years ago to Chica-
go2 IL they viii only come TO Scran-
ton We viii furnish them with a house
built as far back as 1861, and is now
solid enough TO be moved entire,
if they can only get steers enough TO
pull IL there. The house Is nov oc-
cIpied as a residence by Mrs. /. Char
piaux, ON the Pascagoula river, just
outside the town limits.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
BURGLARY.


Last Sunday night the house of Mr..
Agrical Cheslant, of Pascagoula, was
entered by a negro burglar by the
name of George Thomas. The i'll
mates of the house were aroused and
got a full view of him so they could
easily identify him. On Monday
morning Deputy Sheriff c. ID. Moore
was promptly on hand aud oon had
him under arrest. An affidavit was
made against him before Justice
Krebs, but he claimed that he wanted
time to employ legal counsel and was
not otherwise prepared for trial.
The Justice %thereupon adjourned the
cas- till Thursday. Upon hearing
The evidence the Justice placed the
defendant under d bond of 800 TO
await the action of the grand jury
next week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29

The Roquerbe place, oil Pascagou-
la st. is undergoing a Thorough change.
Painters have been hard at work some
time. What all this means we do not
pretend to say. but people will talk,
and when a couple of bachelors are
occupying a large horse and such
changes suddenly take place, it is
enough to arouse suspicion, and if the
suspicion that they have is realized
we can but think aud hope that IL will
be for the beuefi, of all concerned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
GRADED JERSEY COW FOR SALE.

Having more cows than he needs,
the advertiser offers a Graded Jersey
Mich Cow with calf a few days old.
This is her. third calf and she will
mich with or without calf, and yield
two ard a half gallons per day. The
COW is four years old, in good condi-
ton and perfectly gentle. Price $50
cash. Apply at
DEMocRAr-STAR OFFICE.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss, I
April "a, 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, aud that said proof will be
before the Circuit Clerk of Jackson couu-
ty at Scranton. Miss, on June 6, 1891. viz :
Jacob II. Overstreet, Homestead No.
17.577, for the east northeast section
IS, township ) south, range z west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
Simeon Cochran, George j. Smith,
George W. Williams and Robert c. Lyons,
all of vancleave p. o., Miss.
r. c. KERR, Register.
April "a, 1891. got
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29

Look u Tor o maffla9Ps.
Our streets are not dusty now.
Tile health of Scranton is good.
1t viii soon be water melon time.
The "Mystcrious Music is heard
as usual.
The sweet girl graduate will soon
be with us.
"A iinc lot of Jewclry Just received
at W. j. E. Gerard's.
1t is said Scranton in u few years
will have electric lights.
The Board of Supervisors meet on
the second Monday in June.
A nice line of Shoes, custom
made, at w. j. e. Gerard's.
Next week is Circuit Court.
Boys, the fish don't bite now.
The bottom of a good many wells
have been quite dusty of late.
Capt. C. +. Peterson is having
his dwelling house neatly painted.
John Y. Morgan has all classes of
sawn aud drawn shingles for sale.
The flower gardens as well as
the vegetables are about dried up.
C. II. Delmas has sawed aud sha-
we'd shingles, fence posts and fire
brick for sale.
Don't fail to go TO the Courthouse
and register ifyou want TO vote at The
November election.
Jerry Cooks eldest daughter,
Lizzie, died Sunday morning, aged 7
years and 3 months.
Mr.. Il. Morlct returned last Sat-
ulday from a trip to his old home and
friends at Shreveport, La.
The railroad bridges may burn,
but jacobson & Nelson always have
plenty of ice. Send in your orders.
Mrs. r. f. Roquerbc, of Theodore,
Ala, and Miss Lucy Gerard, OF Co.
den, Ala, are visitors to Scranton this
week.
The pay car of the l.. s. N. road
was here Saturday paving off its
many employees. The boys are now
happy.
w. j. L. Gerard's is the place 10
buy your supplies. lie always gives
You the benefit of the decline in the
market.
Mr.. Nathan N. King, of Fort
Bayou, gave us a pleasant call Tues
day, lie reports extreme dry wealth
or in his section.
All quiet Saturday night, not
outstanding the negro bar-room
opposite the posioficc was open in
grand style.
"A fine lot of baby carriages Just
received at G. Nelson's, also another
beautiful stock of silyerware suitable
for presents.
-our genial friend, Mr.. Hiram +.
russell of Ocean Springs, was here
tuesday, looking 10 be in good keep
Ing aud happy as v
Capt. Thos. S. Ford. of Columbia,
Is already on the ground ready for
I'renit Court next Monday. lie is
'O0Sing in good health.
w-Qnite a refreshing shower came
wednesday. 1t was not as much as
heeied, but we arc thankful for
'uA' much. 1t laid the dust.
The members Of the Pascagoula
''ulne Association are reminded
' inc regular meeting win take
pace next Wednesday, the Bird dsy of
'""e' A full attendaucAss exrec,ed.
baptist friends are arranging
'"'mehcc building a church edi.
"a their lot on PascagouIa street.
according to plan aud specid-
-'lons We have e Il will certainty
building.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
-
CRCUIT COURT IN SCRANTON NEXT
WEEK.

Delinquent subscribers 10 the DEM
ocRAT-SrAR, don't forget or neglect
70 call during court week and square
nm with your county paper. 9oul
NAV V have a better chance, and
you could not please the editor better
than by dropping a few shiny silver
dollars in his hands. Besides, II is a
debt above all others you should pay
and pay right now. "
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29

The crabs were w more plen-
tIful or fatter than now. The recent
salt tides bring them in in the great
est abundance. The boys aud girls
have fine fun catching them, while
the old folks are getting fat eating
them. What a glorious country we
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
FOR SUPERINDENT OF EDUC4TYol


as a Candidate for reelection to the office of
Superintendent of Education of Jackson coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
MR.. FRANK II. LEWIS

as a Candidate for reelection to the Office of
Sheriff of Jackson county, at the November
election, subject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29

ELECTION, TUESDAY. NOV. 3, 1851.

Our terms for announcing Candidates for
office are as follows State and District, $l5
County, $40; Beat, s.. No announcement will
be published unless accompanied by the CASH.
Positively no deviation from this long-estab-
lished rule. Calls on persons to become Can
didates will be published 4 at regular advertising
rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
FOR CLERK OF THE COURTS.
MR.. WALTER NJ. DENNY

as a Candidate for reelection to the office of
Clerk of the Circuit and Chancery Courts of
Jackson county, at the November election,
| subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1891-05-29
FOR TREASURER.
We arc authorized to announce
AID 1 w STEW

as a Candidate for reelection to the Office OF
Treasurer of Jackson county, at the November
election, subject to the action of the Democratic
PARTY,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16

castles. towers, cathedralS, professions, the
tracery Of tropical foliage and what not.
OftenIimes so vivid is the resemblance that
the most sober observer is forced to admit
the reality. Passing the Chimneys and the
Miners Castle we see wonderful detached
mass called Sail Rock. This so closely re-
sembles sloop with the jib and mainsail
spread that at short distance away one
would fancy it real boat at anchor near
the beach.
One of the most striking of the rock for
nations past which we sail in wondering
admiration is the Grand Portal, so named
by the early voyageurs, who it may be
said, christened many of the most interest
ing sights on the shores of Superior, for
these hardy advepturers never failed to
show keen eye for the wonderful and the
beautiful. This rock Is $50 feet high by 1853
feet broad at the water level; and the cliff
above the arch lifts IS feet higher. The
portal opens into grand vaulted cave
arched with yellow sandstone, whose sides
have been fretted into thousand fantastic
shapes by huge storm-waves. On a still
day there is a wonderful echo in the cave,
tile voice reverberating till it dies away into
mysterious whisper. Naturally did the
supersttious red men fancy that this cave
was haunted by imps andl elves who played
their pranks on rash intruders.
Days might be spent in viewing the coast
pictures, for their beauties vary in light and
shadow, by sunshine and moonlight. Diff
ferent outlines present themselves at differ
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16

roads, of W hich the road up Mount Wash
ington. finished in 1868, was the first, and
that up Pix es Peak, finished the other day,
the last, says the New York Sun.
OF all the mountain roads which have
been constructed since the one up Mount
Washington was finished, the best known
is that which aScends the wOTld-famouS
Rig. With the exception of Mount Blanc,
Rigi is perhaps the best known of any peak
in the Alps, though it is by no means the
highest, Its summit being but 5905 feet
above the level of the sea. Although
scarce more than third the height of some
other mountains in the Alps, it seems much
higher because of its isolated position.
Standing rs it does between lakes Lucerne.
Zug and Lower, it commands series OF
fine views in every direction, and he who
looks from the summit of Rigi, if he does
no other travelling in Switzerland, can gain
a fair idea of the Swiss mountain scenery.
The ease of its ascent by the six or eight
mule paths which had been made, the
gradual and almost regular slope, the
throngs of travellers who resorted to it, made
it o favorable place for an experiment, and
to Rigl went the engineers in order 10 ascer
tain the practicability OF such road. Inc
credit of the design is due to German en-
gineer named Reggenbach, who, about the
year 1861 designed the idea of mountain
road, and drew MP plans not only for the
bed but also for the engine and cars. The
scheme dragged. Capitalists were slow to
invest their money in what they deemed
wild and impracticahle undertaking, and
even the owners of land on the Rigi
were reluctant for such an experiment
10 be tried But Reggenbach persevered,
and toward the close of the decade the in
babitantS Of VltZnau, at the base OF RiGi,
we're astonished TO see gangs of laborers
begin the work of making clearing
through the forests on the mountain slope.
That was the beginning of the Rigi line.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16

faint and few years ago one traveller, sup
posed 20 be afflicted with heart disease, died
or fright when the train was going over the
Schnurtobel Bridge. The danger is really
very slight, there not having been a serious
accident since the road was opened The
attendants are watchful, the brakes are
strong; but, even with all these safeguards,
men Of the steadiest nerves cannot help
wondering what would become of them in
case anything went wrong
Bold AS was :he project of a railroad on the
Rigl, still holder scheme was preached ten
years later, when adaring genius propos ed
railroad up Mount Vesnvius. A railroad up
the side of an ordinary mountain seemed
hazardous enough, but to build a line on the
slope of a volcano, which in its eruptions had
buried cities, and every few years was sub
1ect to violent spasm, seemed as hazardous
AS to trust the rails of an ordinary line to
the rotten river ice i'll springtime. The pro-
posal was not, however, SO impractical BILE
as il looked.
road on Nesuvins gave promise of be-
ing good speculation. Naples aud the
other resorts of the neighborhood annually
attracted many thousands of visitors and a
considerable number of these every year
assembled the volcano. even when forced to
contend with all the difficulties of the way.
Many, however, desired to ascend but be-
ing unable or unwilling to walk up chair
service was established. a peculiar chair
being slung on oles. and borne by porters
In course of time the chair service proved
inadequate for the numbers who desired to
make the ascent, and the time was deemed
mt for the establishment of more speedy
communication.
Notwithstanding the necessity the pro-
posal to establish railroad met with gem
eral deriSion, but the scheme was soon
shown to be perfectly practicable and a be-
ginning was made in 1879. The road is
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16
LIKE 4 FIRE-BELL.
How Smiths Repeater Made a Sensation at a
StGrp0DtiCOl Lecture.

There is certain young man of this town
whose newly welded wife presented him
Christmas with superb gold Catch that not
only chimed off the time when spring was
pressed, but told the day of the month and
the phases of the moon. 1t also kept good
time. He was naturally proud of his
chronometer. and was always ready to
oblige his friends by letting them look into
its Intricate works, which you must admit
showed him to be a young man of marvel
Gus good temper. But this same beautiful
watch was the cause Of his undong few
nights ago.
l forgot to mention that the outer case of
this timepiece bore the monogram sc. w.
S." in brilliants, by which you may infer
that his married name was George WASH
ington Smith.
This evening in question he and Mrs.
Smith were rejoicing at dinner over the
thought that they should soon see her sister,
who was coming on from the West to visit
them in their new home, and incidentally
send on private daily report to her
| mother of how George was treating Maude.
They were to meet her at the Grand Central
Station on the arrival of the train due at
! half-past 9 o'clock, and had decided to put
| in the hour and half they had to spare by
looking in at a much-adyertised stereopti-
| con lecture.
They went and enjoyed themselves so
| we'll that they we'll nigh forgot their en-
| gagenent, but picture of the st. Pancras
| Station in London made Maude gasp con-
vulsiyely, "Oh, George. do look at your
| watch, dear. pm so afraid we've over
stayed our time"
| George made strenuous effort to get sight
OF the dial in the Egyptian darkness of the
hall, but could not, and his wife noticing
| his difficulty said, Touch the repeater
| spring, you gooseW
The lecturer had just concluded q very
sad anecdote and made an impressive pause,
| when the hour chime in Georges watch be-
gan to fairly boom out nine strokes. It had
never sounded one-tenth so loud before,
and nervous old lady few seats back
! began to whimper "FireP' There was
| wild craning of necks in the audience and
| Mrs, Smiths cheeks became so red, that-as
her husband told her afterward-they
| glowed like live Goals.
George wrapped first his handkerchief and
then his coat about the watch. but to no
effect, for both the hour and minute bells
| said all they had to say in tones that vibrat-
ed painfully through the deadly stiffness Of
| the house.
When they finally ceased the lecturer.
with fine sarcasm, said: will the little
boy please bring his gong up here and ring
1t In full view of the audience?"
A shout of laughter broke the strain and
under Its cover George and Mahde staggered
up the aisle and out into Broadway They
saw In q jewelers. window that it was 9:25
O'Clock (they had entirely forgotten to count
enough to get up to the station In q cab and
meet their guest.
MIR. Smith has not worn the watch since
then, and Mrs. Smith said to me the other
day, Wasn't George foolish to press that
repeater spring Pm. Y. Herald
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16
Use of Paper NV J,n.nos..

The japanese use paper at every instant.
The string with which the articles you buy
are fastened is made of paper. Do you want
a piece of string? Tear asheet of paper, roll
it between the fingers; it requires n strong
wrist TO break it. The handkerchief thrown
away after use is paper. The partitions d.
viding the houses are paper! The pane
through which an indiscreet eye looks at you
is paper! This pane is truly wanting in
transparency, or not at all transparent. and
the Japanese. especially the ladies, who are
just as curious as they are in other codn-
tries, are none the less embarrassed to see,
without troubling themselves. what is TAX
ing place outside The method is very sim
ple-one finger is passed through the paper,
that is all! When one has had good
look small piece is stuck on this open
ing with a grain Of rice. The yakounino
hat passing is paper; the porter's cloak,
who carries his burden, singing in
cadence, through the rain. the garment
OF the bOatman who conducts you on board,
the tobacco-pOuch, cigar-case-all are paper.
Those elegant flowers ornamenting the
beautiful hair of the Japanese ladies. and
those robe collars which are taken for Grape
-paper.-'lhe Paper World.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-16
- PIERCING THE
CLOUDS BY RAIL.
The Modern Engineer Ready for AnV
Kind Of Undertaking.
The Famous Road Over the Peruvian Noun
tains-The Rigi Line-The Cable-Road
at Yesuvius-0thers to Be Built.

The famous road from CalIao through the
heart IF Peru is one of the highest noun
tain roads In the world, as well as of the
most difficult construction. The grades are
often of 800 feet and more to the mile, and
when the mountains were reached so great
were the difficu tiles the engineers were
forced TO confront that in some places
laborers were lowered from cliffs by ropes,
in order that with toll and difficulty they
might carve foothold so as to gin the
cutting for the roadway. In some sections
tunnels are more numerous than open cuts,
and so far as the road has gone sxty-one
tunnels, great and small. have been con-
structed, aggregating over 10000 feet in
length. The road attans a height of $1,000
feet above the level of the sea. and at the
highest point of the track, about as high as
the topmoSt peak of Mount Blanc it pierces
the range above it by tunnel 3SI7 feet
long. The stern necessities Of business de-
manded the road, Otherwise it never would
have been begun. To the energy and per-
severance Of railroad inventors the success
Of the mountain railroad is due, as also is
the construction Of the various mountain