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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
Quarantine Against Pensacola.

Two cases OF yellow fever In Pensa-
cola proved fatal Wednesday, and the
surrounding towns and cities have es-
tablished quar- antlne against that
city. A large number of refugees
came over the L. & N. Ry. yesterday
about a dozen or more stop
ping at Scranton. The Board of May
or and Aldermen Of the town of
Scranton held Especial meeting yes
terday (Thursdayl morning and quar-
antine was established against all
persons and vessels from Pensacola,
Fla. and 0. B. Lyons was authorized
to board all trains entering Scranton.
and to examine all persons as to
eifectually enforce the quarantine.
He is to travel on all trains from Or
ange Grove to Scranton and not to al
low any person from Pensacola to en-
ter this town.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
Patrons Meeting Wednesday Night.

State Superintendent of Education
]. Il. Preston came down from Jack
son Wednesday to visit the Teachers
Institute and to learn Of the educa-
tional matters in this county. At
the public meeting held in the Court
House Wednesday night, under the
direction Of the county supcrinten-
dent, Mr.. Preston was present and
favored the large audience of teachers
and citizens present with a splendid
talk Oh the subject OF education, re-
lerring especially to the progress in
that direction that is felt throughout
the State, and the great enthusiasm
among the teachers that is being gen
Grated by the Yarions institutes and
normal schools. lie said that. since
they were able to.secure these adyan-
tages now for Che first time, the
quickcning influence Of the onward
march Of education was reaching out
and becoming in touch with the rural
di:tricts--a result deyoutly to be
wished. He felcitated the teachers
and ci tizens present on the great and
good work being accomplished and
his remarks were withal pleasant and
encouraging. lie was followed by
Mr.. II. NJ. Evans, who made Il we'll
timed and pungent address on the
subject of the patrons duty to the
school, in which he presented very
forcibly the Importance of cncourag-
ing the teacher by the presence and
personal influence of the parent and
to aid the school financially not from
A motive of charity but in the light OF
paying a debt we owe our country anc
her posterity. Prof. w. j. Taylor, Of
Winona, Prof. w. W. Moore, Of
Waynesboao, Mayor NJ. c. Altman
and Messrs. G. II. Alley and S. r
Thompson, being called, made short
olr-hand talks. The meeting was one
of interest and benefit to those pres
ent. DR.. Howe, County Superintcn
dent of Education, In conclusion, OK
pressed thanks ON the part of himsel
aud the teachers OF tine county, t.
Mr. Preston for his visit, to th0s'
who had taken part IN the meeting
and to the citizens who had by thel
presence shown a kindly interest II
The subject under discussion.
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ST. STANISLAUS SCNMMERCllL COLL EGE,
Ray 1t. Louis, Miss.

This well-known College begins its
next session Friday, Sept. |, 1893.
Situated in healthy region, enjoy
ing continuous sea breezes, this insti-
tuition affords every facility to acquire
a solid education. The mathematical
department is particularly efficient,
while for practical business training
it is uncxcellcd in the South. It's
graduates are to be found holding i'm
portant and lucrative positions in all
the Southw cstern States.
A silver medal was awarded to this
College at the Paris Exposition OF
1889. For terms and PARTICULARS, ad.
dress President.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
LAND NOTICE.
LAMP OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
I.,I,. ~ fSnl

lLaNp SfflSE ~ 4 OASho'ANt siis"'s \
July H. 1893.
Notice is hereby given that tho follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof iu support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of Jackson
county. at Scranton Miss, on September
|, 1893, viz:
sias Bumey Homestead No. 1s,OM. fol
the east ] of northwest t, and east ! oi
southwest t, section 2, township 6 south
range 8 west.
He names the following witnesses t.
prove his continuous residence upon ant
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Thomas Chambers. Martin Chambers
Wiley Pateu. John A. Patcn, oil OF Van
cleave p. o., Jackson CO., Miss.
ROBERT +. WILSON, Register.
July 2l, 1893. ~ Ut
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J. D. CLARK,
Scranton, Miss.

The Lawrence Grants 1dlers have
flown whittier to the whenceness OF
the glimmering gone, collapsed and
busted, and disbanded for the season.
At first they gave splendid attrac-
tions, but gradually wore weaker and
thinner, and concluded sorry specta-
Gle. Mullet grease may possibly have
had a depreciating effect on them,
and contrary to tradition, did not en-
chant them to d life on the Coast
The last performance was so light it
evaporatcd into thin air, and unlike
the legend of the dead lndians, their
mysterious music" will not charm
and fascinate the memory of man.
The jackson County Board of
Health met at Pascagcula Wednesday
last. The order OF the Secretary of
the Treasury requiring vessels to have
a certificate from Chandelier Island
Quarantine Station was considered
10y the Board, and DR.. T.. f. Griffin,
as me ember OF the State Board Of
Health, was requested to make full
report of the matter to the proper
authorities through the State Board
of health. After transacting routine
business the board adjourned, no
change being made in the quarantine
service.
We received very pleasant visit
Wednesday from our esteemed friend
and comrade, Mat Caldwell. Ever
since the war he has been IN feeble
health, suffering with rheumatism,
produced, no doubt, from exposure
during the unpleasantness thirty
years ago. Mat made a brave Confed-
crate soldier, serving four years, and
is now applying for apension under
our State law for disabled Confeder.
ate soldier. lie deserves it, as he has
a large dependent family and he is not
able to do manual labor.
The Board of Supervisors has beer
in session ever since Monday, correct
ing and equalizing the assessments Of
thit county, but will close their Ia
| bors Saturday as required by law
| Assessor Vaughan has been before
the Board several days. The levy fol
1893 will be made at the Septembel
meeting
! Mrs. NJ. w. Richardson, Of For
Bayou, accompanied by her niece
Miss Clio Witt, OF Tennessee, is Wis
iting the family of Mr.. M. Beck
Mrs. Richardson has one Of the larg
est pear orchards in the county ant
says her crop was ! 200 bushels, fo
which she realized satisfactory prices
JUSTICE CoURr-Hon. Chas. 4
Chidscy presiding The following
civil cases were disposed Of In thl
| Court Saturdays Price & Lowe VS.
c. r. Irving, chairman Of the Publ
School Building Committee, for ma
I. terial furnished. Judgment by de
fault for sl26.00;sJ. Z. Sutton VI
Harry Mansfield, debt. Judgment b
default for $3.50.
There were more pretty red heade
:, girls in town this week from tn
!, country than We have eve
= seen In Scranton. The red heat
cd men were not as good looking Q
some of our citizens, though the
could net help It.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

| am now agent for the Mobile
PEER LESS STEAM LAUNDRY &
DYEING co. We pay Express
charges, send the work off regularly
every Tuesday morning at II o'clock
and have 1t ready for delivery every
Saturday, excepting articles to be
cleaned or dyed, which will be ready
the following week. Best quality Of
work at lowest prices. Leave articles
at my store in Scranton, Miss.
J. ID. CLARK.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,

I
July II, 1893.
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 Circnit Clerk Of Greene
county, at Lcakesville, Miss, on Septem-
ber2, 1893, viz:
William Il. Mcleod. Homestead No.
l7,645 for the .outheast /, section 81,
township north, range 6 west.
He names the following witnesses d
prove his continuous residence upon an
cultivation of, said land, viz.
w. A. Green, W. N. Mclnnis, George
Yonng. John Mcintosh, all Of Vernal z.
o.. Greene Co., Miss.
ROBERT +. WILSON, Register.
Julv 81 1S13 - st
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Mss,
,July IL, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
inr named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to maka final proof in support
OF his ella IN. aud that said proof will bc
made before tho Circuit Clerk OF jack
sou county, at Scranton, Miss, on August
26, 1893, viz:
The heirs of jane Hays, deceased, ,
Homestead No. 1868, for the west l OF
northeast t, section %, township . south,
range 6 west.
Iio names tho following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said laid, viz.
Mallory Q. Wells, Moses Wells. james
Bradley, frederic Wells. all Of Three
Rivers p. o.. Jackson county, Miss.
ROBERT Il. WILSON, Register.
July IA, 1893. 2l-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, [
June %, 1893.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed no tice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof win be
made before the Circuit Clerk of Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on August II,
1893, viz:
Harry Gillon. Homestead No. 1867
for the northeast t Of northeast t, Sec
ton 80. Township S south, Range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
William Farley ,Ceascr Farley Thom-
as Lang, Jack Farley, all of Vanceave
p. O., jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT 4. WILSON, Register.
July Z, 1893. sO-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
TO WHOM 1T NAY CONCERN.

We will esteem it as favor il any one
N Moss Point or vicinity. who know OF
anything of interest 10 our readers III thai
place. will conwiunlcate tie same direct
to ,he DEMoCRAT-SrAR Office. Scranton,
or leave the same either at Dantzler a.
Evans. 4. w. Manahan e. Co.'s, j. W.
Stewait's drugstore or E. Bloomfield 4
Co.'s store. on Tuesdays or not later than
Wednesday eveling of each week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

A petition numerously signed by
the citizens of Mobile county, Scran-
ton and Moss Point goes up to Gov
ernor Jones, of Alabama, asking for
the pardon of Mr.. Bolivar Hudson,
who was convicted a few days ago,
in Mobile for manslaughter. 1t is
generally thought that the Governor
will grant the pardon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At jackson, Miss, |
Julv II 1SQ1

July ii, 1893.
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 Circuit Clerk Of Jack
son comfy, at Scranton, Miss, on August
26, 1888, viz:
Moses Wells, Homestead No. l6,45l for
the south | lot 8. all OF lot 6 aud SOuth |
Of lot Z. section ~, township s south,
.ange G west.
He names the following witnesses to
provo his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Malcry Q. Wells, James Bradley Fred
ric Wells, Wiley Hayes, all of Three
Rivers p. O Jackson county, Miss,
~ ROBERT Il. WILSON, Register.
July IA. 1893 2l-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

DR.. ]. X. Mcleod, President Of the
Board of Supervisors, was not able to
attend the meeting of the Board this
week, as he was called by telegram to
Allegany Springs, Va, to attend Mrs,
Addie NJ. McInnis, who is dangerous
ly sick,
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Col. w. r. Shyder, of Fruitland,
gave us aplcasant call Monday. He
has been indisposcd, but is now look
ing well again. Fruitland is a new
postoiilce in this county, and is des-
tined to be quite town some day. A
telegraph Office will soon be establish
ed there.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

with the biggest, finest, Best and
brightest stock we ever carried and
cheapest you ever saw. We will do
the square thing, or drop our scalp in
the basket. Yours for business,
WILL II, NIX.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
Ysur Only chance.

Remember, II you wish to go to Chi
cago at cheap rates, the weekly excur-
sI0ns IN the Mobile 4 Ohio Railroad
will only continue during the iirst
week In August. So take advantage
OF them ut once.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
MILLINERY GOOD S!

have just received and opened com
plete line offspring and Summer MlLLlN-
.ERY GOODS; all the latest Hat and Bon
net Shapes all the new ribbons; all the
necessary trimmings in velvets, velvet
ribbons, and feather ornaments.
Also Staple Dry Goods Fancy Goods,
Notions, Etc.
viii be pleased 10 receive calls from
the ladies of Moss Point, Scranton aud
Pascagoula.
Mrs. o. *. Williams.
Moss Point, Miss, Sept. 30, 1872. 32-1y
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
Building Lets for Sale.

South half lot 81 V. Delmas tract
on Jackson Avenue. Town of Scran-
ton. Lot s, A. ii. Delmas tract, sec
ton !, township s, range6 6.
ii. BLOOMFIELD.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

II you are not now a subscriber, get
the DEMoCRAT-STAR regularly Only
81 year in advance. You cannot
keep pcsted without it.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Ifyou appreciate good, hard, sound ad-
vice, try Il box OF Waddle's Magic Pile
Salve. Ask your druggist Tor il.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Another lot of ladies', gents and
childrens shoes just received at Nix's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

G. Nelson has reduced all dark cali
co from SIC. to 6!c., to make room for
new fall goods. Come early and get
first choice.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Mr.. Thomas Boada, of New Or
leans. who was stopping at the Cot
tage by the Sea, at Pascagoula, took
his wife and children out with a
number of ladies and gcntlemenDn
Thursday of last week on pleasure
trip to Horn Island on the schooner
Taylor, Cornelius TorJusen master
About $40 o'clock, p. M, while re-
turning and within two miles of Pas
cagoula, Mr.. Boada's son Edward,
aged years, attempted togo aft and
fell overheard and was never seen
again until Sunday morning, when
George Parsley found 1t at Point Au
Chene. 1t was very much mutilated.
The body was carried to New Orleans
Sunday evening accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. BOada.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
SHIRTS! SHIRTS I

Go to Hix's for shirts. A large
stock and low prices is the induce
mpnt
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

NIuI >.
A bargain in all silk Faille ribbon,
| inch wide, good assortment of colors,
sc yard.
A bargain in all silk Moire ribbon,
II inches wide, good assortment of
colors, 10c yard.
Moire ribbon, same as above, but q
inches wide, l5c yard.
Ladies' Dongola kid button shoes
with patent leather tips, warranted
solid. $l.39 pair.
Ladies' glove grain button shoes,
warranted solid, 81 pair.
A full lire of ladies', gents and
childrea's shoes in all grades at cor
respondingly low prices.
Ladies' untrimmed lace straw hats,
in the latest styles, 2oc.
Ladies' supertine untrimmed lace
straw hats in the latest styles and
colors, 39c.
AZ inch fancy silk Yelling, latest
style, colors white, black and new
purple, l5c yard.
Childs crimped null hats, trimmed
with embroidery around top Of crown
very neat and pretty 27c.
% inch wool challic, in solid colors
and figured, l5c yard.
80 inch white satin plaid lawn-a
sheer and rich appearing gown, looks
as fine as silk, 2lc yard.
40 inch solid cardinal red French
Organdie lawn lie yard.
Ladies' extra heavy black silk
gloves, 13 inches long, 35c pair.
Ladies' fine tan Milan silk jersey
mitts, 10 inches long, l9c pair.
Cream silk Chantily lace, 3 inches
vide, Sc yard.
J. D. CLARK,
Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
Important Notice.

The Collector of Customs of this
district has notified the Deputy Col
lectof at Pascagoula to refuse to en-
ter any vessel from a foreign port I'M
less certificate of the United States
Quarantine officer, stationed at Chan
deleur Island be produced. Vessels
now in Round Island quarantine will
be compelled to go to the Chandeleur
Station before entering.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Bring all your old Iron, Sacks, Rags,
Ropes, Hides, Beeswax to
EDWARD HARRISON.
Delmas Avenue, Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Miss Flora Earl, an estimable lady
of about 36 Yeas, formerly Of Dupont,
Indiana, but for many years a resi-
dent of Scranton, met with deplor-
able accident Thursday evening of
last week. She had accompanied Mrs.
w. X. Mead, with whom she had been
living for the past twenty-four years.
to peach tree near their residence.
and in attempting to climb it fell
about six feet to the ground, breaking
her back at the juncture of the back
and neck. AS she fell she exclaimed :
My back is broken" She was at
ten led by rr. W. r. Kell, but explr.
ed in a few minutes after he saw her.
She was conscious and talked some
before expiring. Miss Earl was a
member of the Presbyterian Church,
and lived a Christian life. The re-
mains were inferred Friday in the
Machpclah Cemetery, Rev. d. o.
Byers conducting the funeral ser
vices. h@
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Closing out low-quarter shoes 25
per cent. below cost, at NiX's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

Rat and roach poison at Chidsey's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11

A new stock of gents low shoes re-
caiyed at G. Nelson's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Loaded to the Muzzle

Local SoliceslO Cents Per Line for Each Insertion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1893-08-11
THE CONGRESS

CT this great Republic will settle
the questions Of finance and the cur
rency. Have no fear. The NIL of the
majority is supreme; confidence will
be restored and business will go on.
But whatever Congress may decide
as to whether we shall continue using
gold or silver dollars, or both, you can
rest assured that you will always get
the greatest value for that dollar at
Clark's.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-14
Odds and Ends OF Sports.

Constant Rrsier Bridgeport-From the foot OF Dee
orosses street at 3l5 O'Clock every afternoon
Saturday when tho time is little later.s
Tho A. Z. S. y. lacrosse team of Philadelphia have
cancelled their game with the n Y. A. e. at tho Polo
grounds on Saturday afternoon. Tho latter will play
an exhibition game.
Constant Reader Torrington. Conn.-George Little
wood won the three 142hour Ro-ab you please races
held in Madison Squire Garden. New York. November.
1887. and May and November. 1883. respectively.
There Is no record OF his having competed unBucceSoe
fully in this country since 1897.
q. ". C.. y. f.-Biy Leedom and Mofert Flaherty OF
Boston met Mt the Coney Island A. G. in nround
bout Flahery got tho decision. Jack McGee also Of
Boston. was originally billed to meet Leedom. but he
sprnined his ankle while training. and Flaherty took
in The ring
r II There is no record of Bob Way Of BinRham
ton. y. Y, or other man ever having cleared ~
feet in standing broad jump such feat is regarded
as Impossible Tho greatest distance recorded for
tismdinE broad lamp Is "a iest s inehes By w.
assistance OF 22.pound weight
Admirers OF cricket in Bridgeport. Conn. in
teresting match OH Saturday between tho Bergen
County and bridgeport clubs The scoring was very
eleven. lie hammered the bowling for the top OF
thirty the exact number by which his side ultimately
won the match T. n. Mitchell and W. Branston
played nsVcuousy for the vis'ors, scoring 10 and
wreck ed by tho fatal bowling of Earnshaw. who took
hve wick cts for thirteen The total scores wsrsi
bridgeport. 90 runs; Bergen County. CD runs.
ALBANY. July l3.-klner Todgson and harrington
lott New York Monday their bicycles TO ride to
Buffalo. They reached Albany Wednesday. and this
morning bright and early resumed their travel taking
the to path Of the Erie Canal When nearing Amsters
dam. HodgsOn struck obstruction and was hurled
about twnny feet. He WINS assisted TO Amsterdam.
where it WAS found that his collar bone broken.
HOt j
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-14
TOPOLOB4MPO COLONISTs.
They Arc FlourishinG nnd Have Strawber-
rics Every Month In tho Year.

They Arc FIourishinc md Have Strawber-
rics Every Month In the Year.
DENVER, July 13.-Tho Topolobampo colony
appears to be In flourishing condition. DR..
B. A. Wheeler OF this city has Just returned
from visit to that community. He says:
Il found the colony In good spirits and with
every prospect OF material prosperity II ON
now on. There are about $50 people on the
ground. Some OF them have been there six
years. They are a healthy intelligent class
Of people. and have wonderful faith in
the success Of their undertaking. Tho
colony has 100000 acres Of land. and
about 10000 acres under cultivation.
There is now q main ditch seven miles In
length and twelve miles Of main laterals.
Water was turned In on July 3. 1892 Already
the coonists have demonstrated the wonderful
productiveness OF the soil under irrigation
They have also demonstrated that there is a
market for their products. They have sold
The potatoes they have raised are superior to
grow remarkably we'll there, and the fruit crop
The colony now has 1900 orange trees
In ths year. Grape vines from cuttings in
January last now have lunches on them eight
inches long. The great object for which tbs
colonists are now working is the construction
world to them Mr.: Owen. who is q personal
friend Of President Diaz. OF the Mexican re-
mont. as a representative OF the colo.
nists. n concession Of 100000 acres OF
Topoobampo Bay to Preside del Norte. on
the Rio Grande. The undertaking Is not such
the prelim mary survey has been mado and 1t
has been found that very easy route can be
selected.
The colonists will do the work. Forthe first
forty miles the road will be across a treeess
plain. SO that ties will have to be shipped there
will tho rails and the rolling stock. They esti-
mate that 100000 will DO necessary to build
the first forty miles.
/, This they propose to raise By the sale to the
working people OF tho North OF income bonds
OF 500 zach. After the first forty miles are
mpleted 1t is believed that the income Of the
road will furnish all the money necessary.
1T will run through the rirhest mining coun-
try in the world: Many Of the mines have for
many years shipped ore on burros as far as
300 niles"