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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
"Hello, p. X. Mayors :"

"As l understand you know some
thing about the laws OF Mississippi. |
would like to know if it Is Il violation
Of law Of this State to rattle for any
thing" ,-ut
"If you will get a copy Of the Ammo
tatcd Code Of 1892 and turn to page
800, section 1908 you will find the fol
lowing on the subject Of ratlles:
"If any person, in order to raise
money for himself or another, shall
publicly or privately put up or in any
way offer any prize or thing to be raf-
fled or played for, lie shall, on convic-
ton, be fined not more than $40, or be
imprisoned not more than one month
in the county Jail"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

EITHER run town with vim or lust
sell out and leave it," says an ex-
change. "Men who are all the time
trying to get out Of town will never
build up the town or their own BUSH
ness. One of the two things must be
done-run the town for all its worth,
get up steam and keep it up; or quite
the whole thing and slide out and let
nature take her curse. DO you want
trade? Bid for it. DO you want a
prosperous town where people can
come who are disposed to make homes?
Then do away with personal feeling,
bury from sight all spite work ; work
no more fora few individuals, but all
work together for a mutual benefit.
Wake up, rub your eyes, roll up your
sleeves and so to work. Don't work
with fear and trembling, but take 1t
for granted that blood will tell. Leave
results to themselves; borrow no
trouble, but all unite to make the big
gest kind Of a CITY,"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The New Orleans Picayune prints
a story to the effect that 1t would not
be hard to bring Maj. E. A. Burke,
the d~efaulting treasurer Of Louisiana,
back to this country. The officers
who went for Ward say that Burke
does not stand in with the powers that
be. We have for sometime entertain
ed the idea that the authorities of
the Pelican State are not hankerlng
after the Majors return for fear he
''could a tale unfold" which would
implicate other Enlightened gentle
men" In the robbery Of the State
funds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Doctor Cyrus Edison, of New York,
claims that a new cure, or rather a
new and successful method of treat
ment has been discovered for consump-
tion, yellow fever, malaria, and also
for blood poisoning. The patient is
treated by injection of the medicine,
which is a liquid, under the skin, in
the region of the abdomen, which
brings it direct to the affected parts,
and is quickly fatal to the destroying
baccilli. The new cure has not yet
been made public, but DR.. Edison says
that it will 0 o be given to the pro.
fcSSiOn.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss.

DtCCutUCI ~ lCVps ]
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing named settler has fled notico OF his
intention to make final proof IN support
of his claim, and that said proof will bs
made before the Circuit Clerk Of Jackson
county, at Scran ton, Miss, on January
,8, 1896. VIZ
John O. Ashley, Of Howell, Miss f, home.
stead No. 224.64, for the nj, swt. and set.
sw4. section 81, township sonth ran 60 5
west, and net. nw4, section 6, TOWNSHIP y 3
south range s west.
He names tho following witnesses to
prove hi, continuous residence upou and
cultivation Of, said land. viz:
William Il. Walters. Of Denny P. O.,
jackson county, Miss, and Dawson Wal.
ters. Jr., John Parker and Rntus Parker,
Of Howell p. o.. Jackson couaty, Miss.
ROBERT y. WILSON, Register.
Decent Dor -, 1905. I@
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Some of the papers Of the State
suggest a monument be erected to the
memory of Hon. j. j. Williams, the
late editor of the Grenada Sentinel,
by the press Of the State. We have
not the least objection. But really is
it not late in going into the business
since many of our comrades have
fallen and no such stone marks
their resting place? There is Banks
dale and George W. Harper and
Fleet C~ooper-the noblest Roman of
them all-and a host Of Others to
whose memory no monument by the
press of the State has been erected.
There is A. q. Horn, the Brick Pome-
roy of the South, dead and gone to
heaven, and yet no monument is erect
ed over his grave. Let us be consist
ent. We like newspaper patriotism
and philanthropy, but we should have
begun at the beginning. - Newton
County Progress.
We heartily endorse the above and
say let us begin at the beginning.
We will give $40 toward the object.
What say the balance Of the State
press?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Our Floater Representative-elcct
NJ. A. Dees, has stirred up the press
of the State on account of his many
schemes, which he proposes to bring
before the Legislature. With two or
three exceptions his suggestions are
good, and VIC think will meet with
favor, but the dramshop law, the re-
duction of fees of county officials we
deem impracticable and do not meet
with our appreciation, and hardly think
they will receive any serious consider
alton by his colleagues in the Legisla-
ture.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Abstract Of Titles to Land In jackson Ccus"
Mississippi.
1hav. tn. only AS.,r.c.-ofthus..1
in said county. and am t,IGIr place by %
Inc titles and furnish absA
H. BL00NrfS-
Ewhcn IL comes
o'p''"''' ~, I'D catchy job work.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Mr.. NJ. A. Dees, Floater Represent
alive from the counties Of JAG kson
and Harrison, has suggested some
very good changes for the Legislature
to make in Il present laws. If Mr..
Dees does not attempt to do too much
when he goes up to Jackson, he may
secure the passage Of some of the
laws he advocates. He should not try
to do all the legislating that is to be
done during the session, us there m ay
be other members who would Ii Ike to
have a little credit for what may be
donc.-Gulf Coast Progress.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The bar Of Summit has endorsed
Col. Thos. r. Stockdale for Judge
Cooper's place on the Supreme Court
bench of this State. 1t will require
more than this endorsement to secure
the position for the man whose politi-
cal record is as damning as the career
of Benedict Arnold. There are many
GOOD and TRUE Democrats in the
ranks to select from for the position
of Supreme Judge without going after
a Judas. S~tockdale has been weighed
In the balance and found wanting
and his political career in Mississippi
is dead as an Egyptian mummy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

p. X. Mayors, brother Of Judge A.
G.. Mayors, says he is not the coroner
OF Jackson county, though duly elect
ed and commissioned. In other words
he does not propose to accept that
office or any other office, preferring to
devote his time and energies to editing
the Pascagoula DEMoCRAT-STAR, q
paper most persistently opposed to
''dead matter, patent sides" Or any.
thing else OF a defunct nature.
Newton County Progress,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
THE COMING LEGISLATURE.

The Legislature which is to meet in
January next will have to confront
and deal with much legislation, and it
is to he hoped that the deliberations
Of the peoples representatives therein
will be marked with wisdom, fairness
and for the best interest of the whole
State Of Mississippi. They should
not be swayed in the performance Of
duty they owe their constituency by
private schemes, petty spites aud
jealousy. Rise above the plain of the
pot-house politician, AMI let patriot
ism and unselfsh : guide and d.
rect you in all matters coming before
the body.
Both branches of the Legislature
will be composed Of some of the best
talent Of the State, business qualit-
cations, honesty Of purpose and with
the best interests of the State at heart.
OF course the Legislature will not be
free from a disturbing element, mar
row-mindedDess and bigotry, who will
endeayor to abridge everything that
is calculated to rebound to the good of
all. Such characters should at once
be sat down on. Force them to the
rear and give them to understand that
business is not be retarded by them.
No time should be lost in the dis
dussion Of the silver nonsense. The
financial question Is a National one,
and will be settled in due time, by one
of the great political parties, and its
agitation by our State Legislature Is
but folly. Attend to those matters
for which you have been elected.
Amend those laws that need doctor
ing, look after the finances of the
State, provide for the maintainence
Of the State institutions, and every
way do that which is for the better
mento of our grand old Commonwealth
But in all matters judiciouS economy
should be manifested in an eminent
degree,
Again we call attention to the nee
eSsity Of building a new and com
modious State House that will be al
honor to the State. Let the appro
priation for the purpose be liberal
even as much as Il million dollars
The people can stand it, and will not
object if the taxes are increased a lit
tie in order to erect such a building.
And when the Legislature comes tt
elect a United States Senator to sue
coed Gen. George, let a man of brains
and character be selected. He should
be a mar emincntly qualified to dis
charge the duties Of the exalted posi-
ton with honesty and fidelity. HI
should be imbucd with sound Demo
cratic principles, not caring whethe'
he is a ''silycr" or gold bug. Thi.
question should not cut any figure il
the selection Of a Senator. Do ava,
with the "Catechism."
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Hon. Thos. b. Reed, of Maine. has
been elected Speaker of the Lower
House of Congress by the Republicans.
1t has been proven that the speaker
ship is not a stepping-stone to the
presidency, but Thomas probably
thinks Il bird in the hand is worth
two in the bush.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

1t would appear to the casual reader
that the Hon. NJ. A. Dees, Floater
Represcntative-elect from the counties
OF Harrison and Jackson, Is making
himself remarkably conspicuous with
out Just cause or prOv0cati0n, and II he
persists In airing his views on so many
ridiculous schemes the public may be
inclined to the belief that his head ia
filled with three parts OF gulf water
ana one Jparto OF sea breeze .-Lawrence
County Press.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Mr.. A. @. Burt, is DOW editor of the
American Citizen published at Hat
tiesburg. He says hereafter the paper
will be printed entirely at home, and
set before its readers the best
the market affords of such matter as
will instruct and edify them, and keep
them abreast of the times. We make
this announcement with pleasure.
YAH home papers" are coming to the
front,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
She"in''s Sale.
BRAKE SHOE FouSpgY)
CMPANY,
"a VS.. I
PAsCtGOuLA ICE COMPANY.

Ros|-MEgnAN BRAKE SHOE FouxDgy)
CtMPANY,
"a vs.. 4
P~AsC,GoULA ICE COMPANY.
Judgment, $..55l. 90 and cost.
BY virtue of an execution issued by y.
II. Levi is, clerk of the chan' DRY court, !,
the undersigned, sheriff Of jackson coull.
ty, will, ON the
First Monday, the 6M day of January,
d. u. 1876.
between legal iroa rs, sell Il. the front door
of the cOuis house. in the tow Of Scran-
ton to The highest and best bidder for cash.
the hereinafter described lands with tho
buildings and ap%purIenances thereon,
and levied upon by ne hereunder. town:
Situated IN The county Of Jackson and
stat" OF Mississippi, and particularly tic.
Scribed rs Il certain tract Or parcel Of land
Sltnaieh IN section two (2). township
eight (Sl. south OF langc six g. wrsl, in
the town of Scranton, bounded and de.
scrlbtd as follows, to-wit Beginning on
he bank Of the Pascagoula river one
hundred QOO) feet north from the center
OF the main track Of the Louisville aud
Nashville Railroad /: thence muuin. north
along said river one hundred and fifty
(lJ0) feet TO the south margin of Krebs
%avrruc; thence east along the mar in OF
sail Krebs avenue 10 Il point on said
kreb' ayennc two hundred (200) feet west
of the west margin of Cedar street;
thence sonih parallel with said Cedar
street one hundred and fifty (l5O) feet to
Il point II hundred (l00) feet north OF
the center of Ihc main track of the said
Louisville and Nashville Railroad; thence
west parallel with said main track OF said
railroad 10 the place Of beginning, bound.
cd west by Pascasonla river, north by
krcbs avenue, east by lands in the same
lot reserved by b. }. Jane, and south by
lands of the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company, together with all The
boilers, engines, shaItlng, pulleys, II.
torts and appliances and machinery Of
every kind and description, now in the
building and on the premises afora de-
Scribed, and constituting the ice plant
of the Pascagoula Ice Company, defend
chinery now in the said building, and on
the said premises, and used by the Pas
gonla leo Company III the making OF Ice
and also all the machinery OF whatsoever
kind or description IN che buildings,
aforesaid, and on tht premises aforesaid,
and used or claimed by the Pascagoula
Ice Company aforesaid, aud levied upon
as tho property Of the Pascagonla leo
Company, defendant, for use OF James n,
Belt, assignee under tho decree in said
cause.
J. D. MINOR, Sheriff.
December 6, 1s9o. &4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
"HcllO, D~EMOCRAT-STAR !"

IEVTTV, REHVO -DINH'
II would like to know when the
town of Scranton is to have water for
fire purposes"
swell, you are asking me something
hard, but we guess ere the June roses
bloom the town will be well supplied
with water for fire purposes
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
LAND NOTICE..
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON. Miss.
December s, 1895,

DVCCIIUtT D, IcSO' J
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
inc named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim. and thar said proof will be
made before the Circnit Clerk of Jackson
county. at Scranton, Miss, Oh January
l8, 1896. viz:
James NJ. Mallett, Of Denny, Miss,
homestead No. %. lO2, for the net. section
10. township 2 south range 6 west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Tyra J. Evans, Walter Cowart, David
Gibson and Henry Fry, all Of Denny P.
O., Jackson county, Miss.
ROBERT Il. WILSON, Register.
December / ;, 1895. Asst
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

We regret, owing to the illness of
Bro. Sam G. Barr, the veteran editor
of the Corinth Subsoiler and Demo
crat, compelled him to turn over the
management of his paper to Messrs.
Harris and Moody. We trust our
good old friend will soon be restored
to his wonted good health that he
may again take the helm of his excel.
lent paper.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

President Cleveland went duck
hunting the other day and Congress
IN session and hardly in good working
trim. Grover does not intend that
Congress shall interfere with his
sport. Nero fddlcd while Rome
hurnnl
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Bro. Walker, editor of the Williams
burg Waterman, is sockle>s. He says
II he can borrow a pair he will hang
them up Christmas. His delinquent
subscribers are treating that poor edi-
tor shamefully, and we arc certain
they will get what they deserve-a
hot place when they leave this world.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The Washington Post says that its
advice to bright young men who are
thinking OF coming to Washington to
act as private secretaries to Congress.
men 10 TO stay at home. The private
secretary Of q Congressman may be a
ereat institution IN q back township,
oes bore In Washington II 10 quite
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The Bolivar County Democrat still
hopes that the Legislature will
elect Gov. Stone to the United States
Senate. 1t admits that the Legisla.
ture will be largely In favor of free
silver, but wants the members to "lay
aside the campaign nonsense" and
elect the only gold advocate In the
race. Such q result would be a fitting
recognition Of the services rendered
the State by Gov. Stone.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13
"HellO, DE~MOCRAT-STAR !"

Hello, DEMOCRAT-STAR !"
"We helI0m
"IIave you heard that the residents
on krcbs venue are jealous Of those
on Delmas avenue"
"We have and know the reason too |.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen
think that Delmas venue is the only
thoroughfarc in town, and consequent.
ly have ordered the street commits.
Sioner to put all the shells On that
avenue, then too, the Mayor and a
majority of the board live along Del
mas avenue, so that accounts for the
improvements"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The old gallows at Augsuta from
which jim Copeland swung into
eternity, is yet standing, and the
sheriff of Perry county is contem-
plating putting it in repair for the
hanging of liathorne and the negro
whom no hired to kin his wife.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The Jackson News says that $llS,-
O34.j2 has been spent in repairs on the
State Capitol during the last twenty
five years. This sum would go a long
way toward erecting a new structure,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Robert Lowry, major general COM
mandlng Mississippi Division United
Confederate Veterans, has issued gen.
eral order No. 4, in which he reminds
C~onfederatcs of the munitlcent offer
OF 100000 of Mr.. Rouss, to the found
ing of a memorial institution in some
Southern city, hereafter to be selected,
that will he devoted to all collections
and memcntos illustrative of the Con
federate war, and urges Mississippi
veterans to furnish their quota.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Bicycles of a sup rior grade made
in Japan are laid down in San Fran
cisco for ST. each. In a few more
years they will be within reach of the
country editors pocketbook.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

January l4th the Legislature will
commence ballotlng for a United
States Senator. None of the candi.
dates have a walkovcr by any means,
and 1T looks as though a long deadlock
is inevitable.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Wm. Montgomery, for many years a
resident of Scranton, died in New
Orleans one day last week of heart
disease. At the tine of his death he
was a citizen OF Biloxi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The office of the Ciarksdale Delta
Advance, owned by Mr.. Percy Moore,
of Washington City, was destroyed
by fire a few days ago. Loss $1,000 and
no insurance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

In his message to the Virginia Leg
islaturc, Gov. O'Ferrall recommends
public legislation to punish lynching
and the holding of sheriifs RESPONSE
BILE for prisoners taken from their tails,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Gen. John W. O'Ferrall, a former
resident of Scranton and half brother
of Gov. O'Ferrall, of Virginia, died at
his home in Enterprise, this State, on
Tuesday morning last, aged about 10
years. Deceased leaves a widow and
four sons and a daughter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Capt. Isaac Bassett, the venerable
d%oorkeeper Of the United States SEN
ate, is quite i'll and his death is likely
to occur at any moment.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

We believe the sea coast delegation
who will go to jackson in January to
legislate are generally in favor of the
Legislature appropriating 81, 200, 900 to
build a State House.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Hon. Il. W. Pcckham, Of Albany, N.
T., has been nominated and confirmed
as the successor Of the late Justice
Howell E. Jackson, Of the United
States Supreme Court.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

1t is said that the chaplain of the
House of Representatives don't be.
lieve in hell. Before Congress adj
journs we think he will change his
mind on that grave subject.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The B%rookaven Times comes
squarely out for Governor-elect
McLaurin for the United States
Senate. All that paper says of Mr..
McLaurin is true.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Prayers were offered by all the Chris
tian Endeayor societies in the United
States and Canada Sunday before last
for the conversion of Col. Robert G..
Ingcrsoll to Christianity.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The State Line Graphic says that
"Diney woods" people all know Anse
McLanrin, and think him a greater
person than Grover Cleveland,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The mar who cannot use advcrtis-
ing in his business has no business to
be in business, and generally isn't.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The State Medical Association Of
Mississippi is called to meet in Jack
son7on the 18th inst. in order to or
ganize under the new charter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

There seems to be a w~ell-denned
sentiment in favor of John Sherman
as the Republican nominee for the
presidency.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

A free silver bill was introduced in
the Senate Immediately after the con-
clusion of the reading of the Presi-
dents goldbug message.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The appointment of Olney as Sec
rotary of State and Harmon as At
torney General were confirmed by the
Senate.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Col. Andrew c. Hargrovc, a promi-
nent Albanian, committed suicide
at Tuscaloosa last week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Sundays issue of the Meridian News
was almost entirely plate matter"
What a pity !"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The National Wool Growers Asso.
citation wants Congress to place a
duty on wool.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The people of Oklahoma Territory
are urging Congress to admit the Ter
ritory into the Union as a State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The DEMOCRAT-STAR don't club
with any paper or periodical. 1t is 81
a year straight.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The average daily attendance at
the Atlanta Exposition thus far is
10000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The Atlanta Exposition will come
to an end December Dist, but the
Southern States will reap its benefits
and good results for years to come.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

1t is proposed to hold a cotton expo
sition in Chicago. A capital idea, in
deed
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Natchez wants 100000 government
building. So does Scranton, but will
either get their wants is the question.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

The Presidents message contained
10000 words, and is the longest one
Mr.. Cleveland has ever written.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

When all the rapists are dead lynch
ing will stop in the South.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-12-13

Holmes and Durrant have both
been denied new trials.