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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS COMING.

GRAFT STAR has greeted its readers
with Merry Christmas and wish
ed for them a Happy New Year,
noting with a sense of pleasing
satisfaction the annual return OF
that season when every one seems
imbued with the spirit of "Peace
OIL Earth and Good Will to Men,
1t is a beautiful sentiment, and
at its mention that touch of ma
ture that makes the whole world
kin, seems, for the time at least, to
be rightly appreciated and felt,
giving to each and all a softer
tone, a forgiving and charitable
spirit and withal a higher and no.
bier appreciation Of the sphere in
life, its aims, ends and meaning.
That influence we al feel for
a time and are made the better for
having felt it. 1t is a loor stick
offs man who does not bend to
the merriment and whims around
him and view with approval the
childish pranks, the surprises and
delights of the Christmas coming.
The old live their young days over
again, and never tire in telling
about those merry Santa Claus
days at the old farm IN the long
years ago; and the ch'ld's mind
wan,lers back on what has been,
naturally hopeful for the future,
amid The joy and mystery of the
present god time, it catches an
inspiration and a glimpse Of life
and forms an opinion on the whole
that is lasting in its effect for good.
A drop to the flow OF the milk of
human kindness is added, and sen.
timent, that something that rules
the world, is made loftier and more
divine-like.
Within the next few days the
simple story of the birth of the
meek and lowly Nazarene will be
told and repeated in every land of
the known world, the lesson will
be drawn and presented, its vlr-
tues extolled and the teachings
applied 10 every one who will lis
ten. Who can but honestly wish
that the influences would hold and
that the spirit that predominates
at this festal season would last
But men forget and are
prone to yield. Temptations,
hardships and privations lead to
other paths and give vent to coars-
er sentiments. On every hand We
see men who, with the least desire
to do aught but the kindliest act,
debauching themselves and desc.
Grating the day that should be
and celebrated in the most
holy and noblest manner. These
Christmas comings offer a wide
field, as it were, for the strenuous
,xertions of the Church in its
commanded mission, and it is
gratifying to SIZE the efforts and
progress that is being made.
1t is interesting TO observe
he various customs and supersti-
ions that are common to the diff
erent countries in the celebrations
If the Yuletide, but none seem
more inviting than those observ-
ID III The rural homes and chapels
If our own land among christian
people, where all are, for the time
as little children and breath
,ut that angel-song of peace and
rood will. May all our readers
appreciate and truly enjoy
his occasion in 1892.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23
.S'eU .4duerfiSeSsseMls
NOn.R Resident Notice.
The State of Mississi m

The State of Mississippi.
To Agnes Garner
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court Of the county Of
Jackson, in said State, OF the
Second Monday Of February, 1898,
to defend the suit in said Court Of
Thomas d. Garner, wherein you are y
defendant. W. NJ. DENNY, Clerk.
This 2lst day Of December, A. D. 1892.
Dec. 70, 1892. 44-5t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

OF the s weekly papers on the
Gulf Coast, the Pascagoula DEMO
cRAT-SrAR is The oldest, the most
widely circulated and the only
sail home print"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

ALMOST any body Can start
weekly newspaper, but it takes
somebody with brains and energy
to keep j, going and make even a
living for one small family.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

How can the friends OF Ireland
on this side be expected to frater.
nize when they are at loggerheads
over thereg
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

We wish all our patrons and
friends a Merry Christmas and
Hlppy New Year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

A FlEND in Iowa is under arrest,
having been charged with poison
ing five wives.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

The New York Herald thinks
American citizenship cheap at
500 and proposes a tax of that
amount on each IMMIGRANT.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

BEING still out of a Job ex-Sena-
tor ingalls, is preparing to again
enter the lecture field.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

lF you wish to keep posted don't
fail to read all the new advertise.
ments as we'll as the old ones in
the DgMocRAr.Sr STAR printed to day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23
Bridge Notice.

STATE Of MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON County.
Public notice is hereby gwen that the
contract to build u bridge across Cedar
Creek. In Beat No. I, said county,
according to plans and specifications nov
on file in the Clerks Office, will be let 70
the lowest bidder, ut the front door Of
the Courthouse of said county, in tbs
town OF Scranton, IN the
Monday, January 2, 1893,
ut 12 O'Clock, NJ.
Bond in double the amount Of bid 90,
copied will be required, Contractor VII
he required to keep such bridge in repair
for three years from date of acceptance
w. NJ. DENNY, CLERK.
Dec. Q, 1892. 4sA
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

THERE is tar more pleasure in
giving than receiving.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

PoLIrENEss, whether reciprocal
or not, never Injuries one.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

NEXT week will be a busy, bus.
ting week all over The world.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

MAJ. 4. BARKsDALE has with
drawn from the Alliance depart.
ment of the State Ledger.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

Adrevsise III the DtxocnAr-srAn
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-12-23

s~crauton, Dec. 49, 1897.
, 1892-06-01
A ROMANCE AT SEA.
How a Young Couple Managed
Their ElOpement.

Their Relatives Objected, and to
Prevent Separation They Took "a
steamer for sam francisco and
and Were Married at Sea.
SAN FRANoIsoo, June 1.-The steamer
Walla Walla, which arrived in port last
evening, brought at least two happy per-
sons, Mr. and Mrs. Glenoross, who had
been married but a short time before the
steamer was docked, by the Rev. B. Cam
eron, a Cadadian Episcopal minister who
happened to be on the steamer. 1t seems
that the young people were residents of
Westminster and had decided they should
marry. Their relatives objected, and to
prevent separation both Glencross and his
bride, who was under age, took the Walla
Walla at Seattle and made to this city be-
fore the services of minister were Sc
cured. The young couple approached Cap
tain Wallace and told him their story. The
captain wanted to help them, but said he
thought it best to consider the matter, and
asked for a little time.
This did not satisfy the young lady, and
while Captain Wallace was thinking
whether to marry them or not. the young
couple had gained the good will of the min
lister and he united them in the bonds of
matrimony about 10 miles westward of
Point Reyes. When the knot was tied a
suitable present was rendered the young
couple, consisting of a considerable sum of
money, which was contributed by all hands
on board Mr.. and Mrs. Glensross will re-
main here for some time, but they eX pect
to return home as soon as the relatives on
both sides show signs of being peaceful.
, 1892-06-01
A HIGHBINDER WAR.
Two CeIestiaIs Killed and Others
wounded.

SACRAMENTO, June About IL o'clock
last night highbinder war broke out in
the Chinese quarter not fifty yards from J
street. There have been several outbreaks
of late, which have resulted only in the oc-
casional wounding of some Cinnamon.
Last night, however, war broke out in
earnest, and for half minute there was
perfect fusilade on Third street, in front of
one of the highbinder dens also on l street,
in front OF the headquarters of another
society. Shots were exchanged across the
street in rapid succession, like the rattle Of
musketry. For a while perfect sheets of
flame shot from each side of the street. and
the air was full Of flying bullets. An cleo
trio car happened to be on the track be-
tween the contending hosts, and a storm of
bullets whistled through the open car
about the heads of the passengers, who
climbed out the best way they could. The
conductor and gripman put on the brakes
and abandoned their posts in haste.
When the smoke Of battle cleared away
two dead Cinnamon we're found and one
shot through the thigh. How many others
we're wounded and got away is not known,
and it may be more were killed and hidden
by comrades.
One gang did its shooting from bal
cony. One man, peaceable cigarmaker,
who has a wife and two little girls, was
shot while in his own place Of business,
and died in the arms of his wife. The
police have arrested seven Cinnamon, all
of whom were armed with big pistols,
several of the weapons having recently
been discharged. 1t is wonder a number
of white men were not killed. There is
great indignation among the white citizens
over such Outrages.
, 1892-06-01
HAS MONEY hun BEGs.
Strange Case of mendIcaney Dis
covered in Seattle.

Strange Case of mendIcaney. Dis
covered in Seattle.
SEATTLE, June1.-C. w. P. Osgood, assis-
tant superintendent of the bureau of
associated charities, has been troubled CON
siderably of late by the appeals for charity
by Mrs. Kate Lamb, an old woman about
80 years of age. Mrs. Lamb has married
daughter living in the city, and upon in
vestigation Mr.. Osgood learned that the
old lady is well cared for by her son-in-law,
and is in no way in need of help.
For some time past it has been the old
lady's custom to go about the streets beg
ging. One day Mr.. Osgood found her, and
in talk with him she inadvertently ad-
mitted that she had $40 in money on her
person. She would not tell where she
lived but Mr.. Osgood subsequently learned
from her son-in-law, and one day called on
her. She lives in a comfortable cottage on
Chestnut street, near Yesler avenue.
The place is we'll furnished, and the oc-
cupant has several silk dresses besides an
abundance of comfortable woolen clothing.
In the pantry was a good stock of every
thing calculated to allay the pangs of
hunger and, as far as Mr.. Osgood could
observe, there was nothing of which the
old lady stood in need.
Mrs. Lamb tells strangers a story to the
effect that her sOn-in-laW and daughter
have turned her out without a cent, and
she completes her plea by asking for some
money with which to aid her in going to
New York where she has other children.
1t is quite evident that she is suffering
from a peculiar attack of insanity, and,
though harmless, she is a general nui-
ganca
, 1892-06-01
sULLIVAN,S HAOKER.
Not Discouraged With the Result of
the JaeksOn-SIavin Contest.

New YORK, June 1.-Charley Johnson,
the baeker Of John L. Sullivan, when
asked, "What do you think of the Jackson
Slayin contest ?'' replied: "It resulted just
as l thought it would come out. 1t had
been my impression all along that Jackson
was a better man and my Judgment has
been verified. Parson Davies worked
neat trick in creating the impression that
Jackson was not in the best of condition.
By that way odds were shifted around in
Slavin's favor"
"What do you think of Corbett's chances
with Sullivan to win ?'
II formed my opinion Of Corbett some
time ago and haYe never considered him
in Sullivan's class The result of the
Jackson -SlaYin contest has not raised Cor
bett in my estimation in the least. / am
glad that the public thinks differently, as
he will be able to get much better odds
than if Slavin had whipped Jackson"
What is your impression OF Jackson's
chances with John L.P"
"SulliYan can defeat him, but that ques-
tion will never be settled to the satisfaction
of the public. John L. will never make a
match with him with my consent. John
never break it,"
"What about tho rumor that Sullivan
and Corbett may meet at the CoLey Island
Athletic club, instead of the Olympic
club2"
"There is no truth in il at all We could
not do so if we wanted to, but have given
my word in lieu of the required time and
would not go back on it for any amount of
mOneyn
, 1892-06-01
An Important Question.

EdltOr IrlDuues
Observing people are just now exercised
over quite significant question, viz: Are
the members Of our city council sold body
and soul to the Electric Light & Power
company This question is suggested by
the fact that the Electric Light & Power
company seem to be having everything
their own way, without paying any atten-
tion to the ordinances passed by the coun-
cil Two examples ofthis kind ofviolAtion
are prominent. 1t will be remembered
that the council ordered the above named
company to lay their rails across the rail-
road tunnel at the intersection ofMain and
Seventh streets upon the established grade.
In point blank opposition to this, the rails
are laid high above the grade so as to ser-
Ously interfere with the safety Of passing
vehicles.
Again, the council ordered the company
to put down upon the established grade
the tramway leading from Fourth street TO
their proposed building on the corner of
Fifth and Chestnut streets. Instead of do
ing this, the company coolly continue their
work, executing the tramway high in the
air, much to the serious annoyance and in
Jury Of property owners. In a few words
the question is this: Can rich corpora
ton ignore any and all of the city
ordinances, while a poor laboring man
must pay to the last cent the imposed fine
on his impounded coW2 QUERIsT.
, 1892-06-01
RenresentntIve WLIson.

New York Advertiser: Representative
John L. Wilson, of the state of Washing
ton, probably the best known member of
the lower house coming from the far North
west, has been selected as the represent
ative of his state in the republican con-
gressional campaign committee. Mr.. Will
son was born in Indiana, and entered the
army at the outbreak of the war, although
under the age necessary for enlistment.
After the war, while practicing law in his
native state, he became quite intimate with
Benjamin Harrison. Later on he removed
to Ellensburg, Wash, and started banking
house. Upon the admission of Washing
ton, the republicans taking into consider
alton, among other qualifications, his old
friendship with the president, sent him to
congress. He is now serving his second
term. Mr.. Wilson has been STARRED" in
several newspaper reports from the capital
as a practical demonstrator in the manly
art of self-defense, but he lays all blame
for these articles to the fact that he is a
westerner, and bears the well-known name
of "JOhn u -
, 1892-06-01

here is to be an iron foundry located at
rntt hW Yacnma narIiaa

There is to be an iron foundry located at
Everett, by Tacoma parties.
Port Angeles has a population of 1000,
and not brick building in the city.
The gamblers of Everett have been
ordered to leave the city, and are COM
PEELED to seek other fields in which to work
their nefarious games.
G. H. Rand, citizen of Skagit county,
has fallen heir to a fortune that is valued
at $16,OO0,0OO by the death Of a relative.
Thomas Murray, about 80 years old,
died in police patrol wagon while being
removed from a lodging house to Provi-
dence hospital. He was suffering from
drOpsy. He came to Seattle May Sd in
destitute circumstances. He got in the
patrol wagon without assistance, but be-
fore the vehicle had gone two blocks he
tumbled over dead. 1t is thought that he
has friends living in East Portland. His
brother lives at Grand Crossing, Ill.
, 1892-06-01
FOR MINNEAPOLIS.
Off For the Republican
Battle Ground.
Prominent Leaders still Insist that
blaine Shall BE the Candidate,
ifnO Positive DecIInatiOn is sent
Ont bV Him.

CHICAGO, June la large number of
politicians are in the city, on the way to
Minneapolis. Chairman Clarkson's party
arrived last evening, and the chairman at
once locked himself in with several COM
mitteemen. Congressman Allen, of Mich
igan, an Alger advocate, was also there,
and the conference lasted a long time.
Aliens presence gave rise to rumor Of
final arrangements being made to spring a
Blaine-Alger ticket. No arrangements
were made tonight in regard to temporary
chairman, and Olarkson denied that there
would be any official conference after ar
rival at Minneapolis.
WASHINGTON CITY, June There has
been very little change in the situation, so
far as the republican presidential contest
is concerned, at this end of the line during
the past twenty-four hours.
The anli-Harrisonites are nearly all abb
sent from the city, and the biggest part of
the talking is being done by the friends of
the president, among such men as cabinet
officers and other federal office-holders.
These men evince a determination to run
Secretary Blaine off the presidential track
in advance of the convention session by
making assertions that he cannot honor
ably allow his name to be presented or ac-
cept the nomination if it is given him. 1t
is probable that the presidents lieutenants
realize that unless they can secure a letter
from Secretary Blaine stating that he will
under no circumstances acceptthe nomina-
ton he is pretty sure of being named as
! the candidate by the national convention
! CHICAGO, June 1.-Republican pOliti-
clans we're plenty at the hotels this morn,
ing. A conference of the leaders is con-
stantly held. Emmons Blaine, after
conference with Clarkson, Conger and
others, declared that he knew nothing re-
garding his fathers intentions, though he
admitted that Blaine's silence seemed to
mean a good deal. Senator Hans
brough, of North Dakota, has ad-
vices that five of the six delegates
from his state are for Blaine and all but
two of the South Dakota delegation who
were instructed for Harrison have
gone over to Blaine. Members of
the national executive committee left for
! Milwaukee this afternoon. They will be
/ banqueted by Henry c. Payne tonight and
| proceed to Minneapolis tomorrow. The
matter is not to be definitely settled until
Saturday, when the committee will meet
in Minneapolis, but it now seems probable
that Hon. Thomas Reed, of Maine, will
be temporary chairman. Friends of Har-
risOn are booming him as we'll,
claiming that the various delegations
and leaders are for him, among
others Governor Mckinley of Ohio
, 1892-06-01
Notice TO Contractors.

Mt Office IS hereby given that sealed pro-
County Commissioners of ThurstOn county,
state of Washington, at the eotlice OF the county
auditor until o'clock p. m. of Thursday, June
9Th, 1892, for the removing OF about twenty large
stumps and the filing in of hollow in the
county road near the old poor farm. Fill to
contain 1869 cubic yards and to be done in ac-
cOrdance with specifications on file IN the cOun-
ty auditors office.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a GER
titled check on some local bank in the sum of
5000 made payable to the order of the treas
urer of Thurston county, as guaranty OF good
faith on the part Of the said bidder. The check
of the successful bidder to be retained until the
said bidder shall have executed the formal con-
tract as prepared by the county attorney and
furnished bonds as required by law; or in fail
ure of which the said check shall be forfeited to
the said Thurston county without recourse as
and for iquidated damages for such failure on
/ the part Of the said bidder.
No proposal will be considered unless accom-
/ panied by such certified check properly en-
/ dOrsed.
The Board of County Commissioners reserve
/ the right to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of County COmmis
/ siOners OF ThurstOn county Washington, at the
regular May session thereof, tOWit: on the 1911
day of May, A. ID. 1892.
JOHN P. TWEED,
County auditor and eX OfhciO clerk of thi
! Board Of County Commissioners of ThurstOI
county Washington.
By CHARLES D. GARFIELD,
M28-2t Deputy.
, 1892-06-01
For tho Nicaragua canal.

SAN Francisco, June Ia special meet
ing of the chamber Of commerce was held
today, ex-Mayor Pond presiding, to frame
resolutions which would express to the
Nicaragua canal convention, which meets
at st. Louis tomorrow, the sentiment of
the California merchants on canal ques-
tions. The resolutions endorse as a safe
investment the six per cent trust bonds
issued by the Nicaragua Canal Construc-
ton company, and sets forth that in no
way can the people of the coast better ex-
press their desire to promote the growth and
prosperity of the coast than by investing
In said bonds. Frank Johnson, of John
son, Lacke company, in a speech support
ing the resolutions, said the proceeds of
the sale of the bonds ought to be used by
the construction company IN vigorously
prosecuting the work Of building the canal.
, 1892-06-01
EVERYBODY INVITED
To witness The Hanging of a Cow
IItz County Murderer.

KALAMA, June Robert T. Day, the
murderer of Thomas c. Beebe, will be
hanged in the courtyard Of the Cowlitz
county Jail next Friday. The execution
will be public, and it is expected that a
large number Of people will be in from the
adjoining country to witness the event.
Day is thin and nervous from long con-
fnement, but bears up fairly WE'LL and
says he will walk to the gallows like a man
and not make any trouble for the sheriff.
This will be the first hanging to take place
in this county, and gives duty to Sheriff
Holmes which is not pleasant one. The
sheriff has acted toward the prisoner in a
kind and considerate way, denying him
nothing that is in keeping with the circum-
stances
, 1892-06-01
FLOOD AND RAINS.
Reports From Various Sections
Show Immense Damage.
Further Destruction In the missis-
in Indiana-Farmers Becoming

Further Destruction In the Missis-
sipPi VaIIey-Threatene Floods
in Indiana-Farmers Becoming
Desperate.
CHICAGO, June 1.-Advices to the asso-
clated press from many points show that
heavy transforms prevailed yesterday and
last night thoughout large section of the
Mississippi valley, adding to the soggy
condition of the heavy rain-soaked ground,
further delaying planting, and drowning
out the grain already in the ground. Ad-
vices so far received cover the states Of
Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and
Oklahoma and Indian territories.
NEW HOPE KY. June Ia rain-pOur ac-
companied by destructive hail storm,
doing great damage to grains, fruit and
vegetables, occurred last night The fields
are under water and the situation is so
alarming that the price Of corn has ad-
vanced 10 cents a bushel.
Fort SMITH, Ark, June la rain, ac-
companied by Wind-storm, did consider
able damage to buildings ETC., last night.
GREENvILLE, Texas, June IAN electri-
cal storm destroyed several hundred acres
of grain and cotton, giving them the ap-
pearance. of having been burned.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 1.-The floods con-
hnue to increase. White river and Fall
creek are oYerhowing all the contiguous
territory. Many bridges are washed away.
This city is threatened with the worst
flood in its history. Reports from points
throughout the state tell of great havoc
wrought by the waters. The Wabash river
is out of its banks. Andrews county re-
sembles an immense lake. There is no
corn planted and farmers are growing des-
perate. Railroads are all washed out.and
traffic is delayed or suspended.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, June 1.-The rain
has been falling almost continuously for
thirty hours and there are no indications
ofits ceasing. The river is rising rapidly.