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The morning call., 1893-06-07
Found Dead on the Hills.

SAN JOSE. June 6-Coroner Secord this
evening received intelligence that man
named G. w. Alexander was to-day found
dead in the hills, near Cupertino, in this
county. An inquest will be held to-
morrow
The morning call., 1893-06-07
Ouarantined for YarioInid.

CORNING, June 6.-Cari Jens. IA years
old, who two weeks ago arrived from
Germany. is down with the varioloid. He
is quarantined outside of town.
The morning call., 1893-06-07
State Normal School

STOCKTON. June 6.-Professor Pennell
principal of the Stockton High School.
to-day received notice of his election as
principal of the State Normal School at
Chico.
The morning call., 1893-06-07
A Ranch House Burned.

SAN RAFAEL. JuSe 6.-The residence
on the Beaseler ranch at Waldo Point,
about five miles to the south of Sausalito,
was totally destroyed by fire at a late
The morning call., 1893-06-07
Cherries Sent Fast

SUIsUN, June 6.-Seyeral carloads of
choice cherries were shipped east from
here yesterday and to-day. Another ship
ment, equally as large. will follow in few
days.
The morning call., 1893-06-07
SEQUEL OF A SENSATION.
A Warm Guardianship Contest Ex-
pected Over the Bishop Estate.

SAN JOSE, June cit was ascertained
to-day that Samuel A. Bishop, the promi-
nent pioneer. who died in this city last
Saturday, left no will, and that his widow
will probably be appointed administrative
of his estate, which is valued ct Si50,000.
a sensational feature OF the case is the
action of Mrs. c. L. Lovett. former wife
Of Nj. Bishop. in capturing her 10-year-o old
The morning call., 1893-06-07
A Big Revenue Seizure.

SAN JOSE, June &C. NJ. JARVIS dis
tillery at Santa Clara was seized thig gafAsr-
noon by the7reyenue officials. tGd4ler
with 10000 gallons of port wine. HG4klas
been distliing and selling brandy and
fortifying wines without authority
The morning call., 1893-06-07

IT AIDS digestion, clears the complexion, beau
tifes the teeth. something OF which one never
tires. Whites Yucatan Chewing Gum.
The morning call., 1893-06-07
AdditionalT eIegraph on Tenth Page.

To BRACE UP
the system after
" L a Grippe"
pneumonia, fevers,
and other prostra-
ting acute dis
eases; to build up
needed flesh and
strength, and to
restore health and
vigor when you
feel " run down %
and used up, the
best thing in the
world is Doctor
Pierce's Golden
Medical DiseoY-
The morning call., 1893-06-07
A Mining Company Assigns.

PORTLAND, June 6.-The Virtue Mining
Company assigned to-day; assets $4,000,
liabilities $4,000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
MARINE.

OFFICE Oh THE DEMOCrAT-STAR, I
PAsCAGoULA, May 10, 1898. !
Report for the week ending May 18th.
ENTERED.
May 10. Am sch Ann Il. Valentine, Nor
riS, 2l3 tons from l~IaYaua.
Is. Am sch Oscar g., Green, 219tons from
Havana.
CLEARED.
May 10. Nor blk Gudrun, Toiinsen. for
lighthouse, Crandells. Grenock, Set,
with 32O, 800 feet of lumber valued at
S7.5)l.
II. Mex sch Jamopa, Snttora, for Vera
Cruz, by Dantzlcr a. Co., with 1913,
46O feet OF lumber valued at 81 1893.
IL. Sw blk OSkarsworf, Ieglund, for Am.
sieidam, by Paterson, Downing 4
Co. with 472 176 feet of lumber val
ucl at s. ,770.
ID. Mile Williams. Levin, for Vera Cruz
by Denny Il Co, with 92,476 feet OF
lumber valued at $3.50.
II. Brit st ship Jason, Leg0ss. for savannah
La Mas, w. l., with 330.2S2 feet of
lumber valued at Si,377.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
EAJNv WE CHARGE
For TRIMMING HATS,

First, because every tirst-class mil
lincry store on the face OF the earth
does so.
Second, because we are as fully en-
titled TO charge fer trimming hats As
the shoemaker for making shoes. Any
person of average intelligence San
learn drrss-making or s~loc-inaking,
bat millmers, like poets aud painters,
have to he BORN with the "hIvine
Amatus" in their souls, and THEN
TRAINED. Hence, II mllllncr is If
anything, better entitled TO pay for
her work than The 1ressmakcr.
Third, because we have always
scorncl TO trickrry or humbug to in
luce trade. II is the ea s:cst ding in
the world to mark your ribbon sc OF
l0c a yard higher and put from lOc
to 25c extra price ON II flower, o!
charge 75c for a co. hat and thus foo
your poor victim into believing that
YOU are wol king for her for nothing,
when IN REALITY she is actually
paving thrice AS much for trimming
it as we would have. charged her.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
LETTER FROM CROSS ROADS.
Democrat Star

Editor Democrat-Star:
Thinking that you would not object to
a few words from these parts, we would
state first, that The people appreciate the
DEMoCRAT-S1AR very much, and congrat-
ulate themselves tina, they have such II
medium for news in Jackson county, all
honor to the editor.
Wethink Cross Roads is making mod
crate progress, in way of farming, log
ging, aud Ia educational matters. We are
decidedly on the upgrade in this last
particular, having Il iirst-class school in
successful operation, and the people are
gradually awakening to a true sense OF
their duty in this great work.
Cross Roads exp rienced a rare treat IN
way OF a joint Sabbath School picnic, on
Saturday, 18th ins'., at Shady Grove.
The people seemed to brushed back the
brow of care for at least that day. and
babe happiness reign supreme. Speeches
and music were the order OF the day. The
prince ot entertainers. Mr.. Joseph Gresll-
am, made a short address of W, leone aud
busted himself the entire day to the sue
cessIul enjoyment of those present. Rev.
Mr.. Bynnm malea pleasant talk, empha-
sizing the Importance of the social feat
ures of the Sabbath School training. cs-
pecially of The young, and the certain
responsibilities Of the parent in the rear
lug of their children.
Mr.. Editor. it would have made your
old soal rejoice to have been present
about the time dinner was announced!
for such another dinner. we haven't seen
il Il long time, for its profusion and ex-
c%cllence The music us rendered by the
accomplished Miss C.. Gresham, was just
splendid. The yonng people enjoyed tie
afternoon in variou anusemcuts. and il
was late before the happy crowd turned
homeward to remember the occasion us /;
bright social gem in lIte's casket.
SIGMA
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19

The "liolding no" business is still
the curse of Scranton. Friday night
a man was SHIELD up" and required to
give up 500 and a gold watch. Sum
day night another man would haye
boon robbed, but was too feet on f'ot
for the robbers. lie got away with
ont the loss of anything. In order to
put Il stop to this business there will
have 10 be some hanging, and the
sooner it is commenced tho better 1t
will be the wcll.bcing of Scranton.
Mex, Wednesday, May Oath, The
| Lawrence Grants Idlers Dramatic
Company will orcn Tie season at the
Odd Fellows Hall, with the great
four act comcdy.drama "Jerry," with
a caste Of mne characters. Ii is the
plan of tins company 10 give a per-
Torrance every Wednesday night,
each time a new program. This Is Il
new departure for Scranton, but the
company having regular nights At
Pass Christian and Biloxi, Mr.. Becht
directed their business eye also 10
Scranton, with the results above an
J nounccd.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
Anil % I.u1

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss, I
April %, 1893. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of her
intention to make hnal proof in support
of herclaim. and that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of Jack
son county, at Scranton, Miss, on June y,
1888, viz:
Mary A. Bennipg Wilson, Homestead
No. 1858. Tor the northeast /, section 8
township A south, range 5 west.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of. said land. viz:
A. ID. Bell. Il. II. Blair, G. 5. Bell, Il. s
Barkman, all of Americas p. o., Jackson
Co.. Miss.
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof, OF
who knows of any substantial reason, un-
der the law and the regulations of tn,
Interior Department., why such proof
should not be allowed, will be given ~
opportunity Mt the above mentioned
time and place to c~rOss-examine the wit
nesses of said claimant, and to offer evi
dence in rebuttal of that submitted by
claimant.
ROBERT Z. WILSON, Register.
April %. ,1S93. 10-6G
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
Miss May |. Hilbert,

has only been with us a little over a
week, but she has already demon
stra,cd that she is an artist is her pro-
fcssinm whose superior would be hard
I" find. For the benefit OF those who
did not see our adj vrriisrment in last
weeks paper, we will add chat Miss
Hilbert worked for years in the great
millinery establishments Of Frank
Bros, St Louis, Mo, and Simon Il
Son, ID. II. Holmes. + l;elden and
others in New OrlcanS--establish.
mrn,s. where none but the most skill
fll miIlincrs would be tolerated for
an instant.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
ESCATaWPl ITEMS.
BY Az REVOIR.

. With the advent of the new admins
tration we looked fur dawn of spring.
but she.seems even yet somewhat unde-
cided. The nights, some of them, are
cool enough for winter, aud the days
warm enough for summer We of this
section have had II succession of rains,
wind storms, and black u threatening
skies. No cyclones have visited us yet.
Our residents have expressed themselves
in sympathy with cyclone sufferers. On
the taking up OF a collection for Il family
in distress from cyclone damages, they
responded freely,
As u general thing The gardens are
fine and vegetables plentiful, with ii
promise of iull crop of fruit. The ligs
especially will be early aud tine. The fig
gatlerer who will be 50 fortunate as to
secure one Of the 'McGirgor Champion
Fig Pickers.r patented by Mr.. A. Ne
Gregor. OF this place, will reap u harvest.
With the device the objectionable part OF
the work is done away, as the Picker
protects the hd.uls from the milk of the
fig. Ii is very rapid in its work and des-
tined to leyolutionize the gathering OF
this. one of our most valuable crops.
Mr.. Smith, the new owner OF the Tam
Mill, has arrived with his family, AM,
household and farming goods. Eseataw-
pa is glad to receive good and useful cit
liens.
Rev. G. w. Ellis, pastor of Zion
Church, is in Eastabutclie, and will re-
thru to begin II plotracted meeting at
Zion, on Saturday night, next May Goth.
Mr.. Chas. +. Bouton has gone on IA bui-
mess trip to Yellow Pine, Ala.
Mrs. james Martin. of Vancleavc, with
her children have been visiting her sister,
Mrs. q, W. Ellis.
Mrs. W. l.. Rhodes and children have
gone on a visit TO Caic0is, Miss.
MI, G. W. Bowen and family are about
TO leave rs and live in Moss Point. This
does not please us. but E~scutawpa's loss
is Moss Points gain.
The Moss Point Lumber Company's
mill is shutdown for lepa S
The fine horses owned by Mr.. Smith
which he brought from Michigan, are th,
admiration of all the boys.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
Bridge Contracts.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
.nyGnN GnuNTN {

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, I
jackson COUNTY. !
Notice is hereby given that contracts
for building the following bridges IN
said comfy will be let at public cutlery,
to the lowest bidder for the several sepa-
rate bridges or contracts, ut the front
door of the Courthouse of said county,in
the town of Scranton. at II O'clock, n ION
Monday, june 5, 1898,
For bridge across Jackson Creek IN
Beat No. 3.
For bridge across Nine Mile Lake, in
Beat No. 3.
For bridge across Franklin Creek, in
Beat No. 3.
For Bridge across Black Creek, in Beat
No. 2.
All to be bnilt in accordance with plans
and specifications thereof on ilo in the
Office of the undersigned, and the con-
tractor to give bond in double amount
of bid and to keep same in good repair
for three years from date of acceptance of
bridges By the hoard of Supervisors.
Witness my hand this, May 2, 1893.
w. NJ. DENNY,
Clerk of Board Of Supervisors.
May 5, 1893. ll-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
ODD FELLOWS OPERA HOUSE.

Miss Olive Thompson, Americas talent
ed artist, Will give one of her rich and
racy entertainments at the Odd Fellows
Opera House, Monday night, May 22l,
for The benefit of the Citizens Cornet
Band. Miss Thompson will initiate in
costume all the popular celebrities of the
present day-T Dewitt Talmage, Gen.
b. +. Butler, John b. Cough, Gen. John
A. Logan, Belva Lockwood, Aunt Saman-
tina, aud many other famous persons.
She is a great character im%personator.
aad her charming monologue entertain
ment is interspersod with songs, recitals,
antolarp and banjo solos.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
Anril %. 1Sy3.

LAND pFFICE Al JACkSoN, MISS, I
April 20. 1893. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
iug-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 Jackson
county, at Scranton, Miss, on June .,
1893, viz:
Charles A. Benning, Homestead No.
25,3s4. for the northwest t, Section 5,
Township 4 south. Range 5 west.
lie the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz:
A. d. Bell. X. II. Blair, c. s. Bell, Il,
s. Barkman, all of Americas p. o., Jack
son Co.. Miss.
Any persoA who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof, OF
who knows of any substantial reason. un
der the law and regulations of the Inte'
rior Department, why such proof should
not be allowed, will b. given an opportu.
nifty at the above mentioned time aud
place to ~cross-examine the witnesses Of
said claimant, aud to offer evidence IN re-
buttal Of that submitted By claimant.
ROBERT n. WILSON, Register.
April y, 1893. l0-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, Miss,
April 20, 1898. (
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing.named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his ella m. and that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of jack
son county, at Scranton, Miss, on June 9,
1893. viz:
Wills Shaw. Homestead No. 17,77S, for
the northeast t, Section 2, Township q
south, Range : west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of. said lald, viz.
Henry C. Ravens, James Shaw. Wiley
Paten, Silas Buruey, all of Vancleave p.
o., Jackson Co., Miss.
ANY person who desires to protest
against the allowance of such proof, OF
who knows OF any substantial reason, un
der the law aud the regulations of the
Interior Department, why such proof
should not be allowed, will he given an
opportunity at the ABOVE mentioned time
and place to cross.examlne the witnesses
of said claimant. and to offer evidence in
rcbuttal of that submitted by claimant.
ROBERT L. WILSON, Register.
April 29, 1893. lO-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
LAND NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, I
April 81. 1893. !
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of her
intention to make final proof in support
of her claim, aud that said proof will be
made before the Circuit Clerk of Jack sou
county. at Scranton, Miss, on May 20,
1893, viz; 49,,
Lizzie Carter, widow Of Henry Carter
deceased, Homestead No. 1887, for the
west ! of northwest / and northwest I Of
southwest I, Section %, Township I
south, Ranges west.
She I'M the following witnesses to
proye her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: :.
Samuel p. Starks, Samuel Felrill
Charles Sntcher, Elem McNair, all Of
Ocean Springs p. o.. Jackson Co., Miss
HENRY KERNAGHAN, Register.
April u. 1893 o6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19

The "Tomboy" hat, which we Illus
traic above, is one OF the most pnpu-
lar hats of The season for youh. ladies.
We have them in white ami black
Canton straw nj 22c and 95c and in
Japanese nr s'Yuldo" straw, like cut,
IN white and all col"r> at So. Next
in Importance after selecting a Swish
"sllape" is Ia have 1t properly trim.
med 10y a competent millincr. In this
respect we are also fully prepared.
Our new milliner,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19

s sa ;;;, REPAIRING SHOP
SCRANTON, MISS.

He is prepared to do all kinds of
STEAMBOAT and SHIP WORK. Satls-
faction Guaranteed. Estimates furnished
on application for all work.
Jan, 81, 1893. 49-1y
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
OUR CHARGES FOR
RI M Nj | N G.

are, for a common hat, l5c; for a finc
hat, 25r, and SOC for Il hat or bonnet
made on a wire or burkram frame,
and theses rices are just half what
city millinery stores charge. II makes
no difference, whether you hire your
help or do your work for nothing.
We carry Il strictly lirst-clas, stock
of millinery aud although We charg"
for trimming, we will sell You a >tyl-
ish hat, elegantly trimmed for less
money than Won can get u else where.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
OUR MILLINERY 0
j. d. UIAIUA,
Scranton, Miss.
For Free Distribution.

The Worlds Fair edition of the
Mississippi Gulf Coast, to be issued
by the Biloxi Ucrdld, is nearing COM
pleiion. The wriie-up and canvass
of Scranton, Moss Poiat anil Pasca-
gn,,la will he commenced shortly, and
their points will be treated ct most
fully. The edition, $1,000 copies,
guaranteed, is for free distribution al
The Worlds Fair in Chicago and also
for general distribution il the three
coast counties, aud will show the adj.
vahIagcs and possibilities Of the coast
to a great number Of people.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
Moss POINT DEPARTMENT.
a nice selection of flower pots from
the Biloxi Pottery.
Il. BLOOMFIELD Il Co. .

the Biloxi Pottery.
+. BLOOMFIELD Il Co. 4.
Tuesday night last al $50 the re-
port OF a pistol was heard in the rear
of Decs' old store, and upon investi-
CATION il proved that Willie Gordon,
alias Garner (cnl.), vas the chap who
fired the pistol. hitting Napolean
Gregg (col.). The bah took effect IN
the fesl,y part of Gregg's arm, break
my no bones. going through aud
lodging in the arm Of Alex CLARK,
(col). DR. j.. X McLc"d cut the ball
on, and dressed The wounds Of both.
The wounds are moi serious. The
would-b be murderer skipped to parts
unknown.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
GIRLS AND BOYS,

If YOU want to get a Bicycle or a
tricycle., go TO G. Nelson. lie has
received a new lot OF them aud is
selling them at very low figures.
NoTfCE--Thc regular annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Pasca-
g"ula Ice Company VIII be held al
the c"npany's office in Scranton, Miss,
ON Tuesday, june g.. 1898, at II o'clock
noon. fer The purpose Of elccline Di-
reclors TO serve for the cmsline year.
w. II. BELT, Secretary.
l am now agent for the Mobile
PEERLESS STEAM LAUNDRY 4
DYEING CO. We pay Express
charges, send the work off regularly
cv, ry Tuesday and have ii ready fol
delivery every Saturday, excepting
articles to be cleaned or dyed, which
will he ready the following week,
Best qualify Of work at reasonable
prices. Leave articles at my store il
Scranton. Miss. j. u. CLARK.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
JUNK JUNK !

Bring all Your old Iron, Sacks, Rags,
Ropes, HIDES, DenswaX TO
EDWARD HARRISON,
Dclmas Avenue, Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
MILLINERY GOODS!

I have just received and opened a COM
plete line offspring and summer MlLLIN-
cry GOODS all the latest Hat and Bon
net Shapes! all the new ribbons; all the
necessary trimmings in v~elvets, velvet
ribbons, and feather ornaments.
Aiso Staple Dry Goods, Fancy Goods,
Notions, Etc.
Will be pleased to receive calls from
The ladies of Moss Point, Scranton and
Pascagoula.
Mrs. q. X. Williams.
Moss Point. Miss. Sept. 80, 1892. 3l-1v
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1893-05-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Local Notices 10 Gents Per Line for Each Insertion.

New dry goods from ) cents to 81 70
per yard, all trimmings TO match, at
G.. Nelson's.
To Fig Pichers and Gamers
Address me al Moss Point, Miss,
for my ncw and perfect "Champion
Fig Picker" A. MCGKEGOR.
q If you appreciate good, hard, sound ad-
vice, try a box of Wadlle's Magic Pile
Salve. Ask your druggist for it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-01-26

Cooking Lectures.

This is indeed food meet Tor the
gods, said 4 gentleman. while parrak-
Ing Of a pudding prepared by the lady
al whose dinucr-table hc vas the guest
Of honor.
This high compliment. which any lady
might we'll be proud to receive,
thought could de,ersedly he paid Miss
HELLER II tasted some of the many
dishes -killfully prepared by hcr dur
Ing her lectures. Illustrating them only
by the practical use of her hands. she
plainly showed she Wae mistress OF her
art and easily rendered them both inter
e-ting aud instructive.
At the urgent request OF several ladie,
she has kindly consented to return in
the early spring, under the auspices of
the ". {. +. t.. should sufficient crl-
enlargement Toe offered. aud either give
another course of lectures. or open a
Cooking school a may bo deemed more
eXpcdcnt.
Realizing how much good rooking CON
tributes to the happiness OF home, it l.
TO be hoped all the ladies both old and
Young, will avail themselves of this op-
portunity to learn some new ideas and at
the same time aid a noble cause.
H. As
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-01-26

send :, - d.. the >f.ae 3man'h-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-01-26
Job Printing.

The JOB Printing Establishment connected
9TH the SOMERSET RERoRrER is prepared TO
10 ali classes of work, the richest as wellas the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
need workmen are employed and a large
took OF paper, envelopes. advertising, wed
ting and business cards in great variety.
orders of dances bills of fare, programs etc,
10. printed in great variety of styles on short
1otlee. ~ mani viii receive caretn1 apteniioSn