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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The following, which we clip from
the Linesville (Pa.) Herald, explains
itself:
At the record which is being made
in the present Congress by the young
element of both political parties of
the South, Cassius NJ. Clay is not like
ly to have occasion to regret his
message to his ''Old Comrade in this
county the morning after the election
Of last November, eXclaiming, ken
lucky is redeemed, and my life work
ends in triumpll-thanks to Almighty
God. In this connection reference
may be made to some of the Youngest
members OF the present Congress, who
have attained early prominence as
able, amlable and efficient workers
both upon the floor and as members of
several of the most important com.
mittecs of the House, and whose wise
and conservative course in Congress
cannot fail to contribute largely to a
better understanding between the
North and the South, and to result in
the enlarged and greater prosperity,
not only of both sections, but the en-
tire country. OF this type and class
may with prOpriety be named Hon.
Walter NJ. Denny, of Mississippi, and
Hon. David G. Colson, Of Kentucky,
the former a Democrat, the latter a
Republican, both in the vlgOr of
health and young manhood, and who
are earnestly engaged in any move-
ment looking to the encouragement of
the progressive sentiment now prcya-
lent in the South.
Mr.. Denny is doubtless a relative of
our worthy Denny brothers of Hay
field, who bears a very strong resem-
blance to the Denny brothers so well
and favOrably known to all our people.
The reports of committees, found
in the Daily Congressional Record,
show conclusively that no two more
industrious members of the present
Congress can be found in the House
proceedings Of the first session of the
oath COngress-Mr. Colson comes from
the Banner Republican district of
Kentucky.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Here is an item from the correspond
encc of the Jackson Miss bureau OF
the New Orleans Picayune: ut is
stated that work on the Mobile, Jack
son and Kansas City Railroad will be-
gin at Mobile, Jackson and IIatties.
burg within sixty days and be rapidly
pushed. a mortgage in favor of the
Central Trust Company of New York,
given by the Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City Railroad Company, for
S4,OOO,OO0, has just been recorded in
the Office of the clerk of the chancery
court. The bonds are payable semi.
annually in June and December and
bear 5 per cent. interest.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
nov. L. C. MixuEL HEARD FROM.
Editor Democrat-Sta

Editor Democrat-star.
Will you please give me space in
your "0ld reliable" for the following:
In your paper Of May 9Th an article
headed Simply Il Matterof Ncracity,"
the Hon. NJ. A. Decs has come out in
his val paint, backed by a letter from
Hon. Pink Smith, claiming all credit
for the passage of his bond and deep
water hill for the Gulf coast. Had
lie kept his mouth quiet, | would
have said no nor about what 1 had
done for his bill. Here follows the
parttaken by me in behalf Of his bill:
When on the afternoon OF March 18th
Hon. Dees informed me in the House
that the Senate had just defeated his
hill, and was very angry and seemed
to have lost all hope. | asked him
what he intended to do about il, he
said, nothing, and left for his hotel.
| then went ovcr To the Senate cham
Der and spoke to Hon. Bowers about
getting the same reconSidcrcd. We
spoke to Senator Smith about the
matter and | asked him to enter the
iioNi'Hi ubt as ilC WIS nbl III utS SNNt
he kindly asked Senator Wells to so do.
Senator Wells asked me for the num-
Der Of the bill and | went to the Sec
rotary Of the Senate and got it for
him, after which he entered the mo-
tion to reconsider. This was done
about 6 o'clock p. m. on March 18th,
a few minutes before the Senate ad-
journed to meet again at 1870 O'Clock
that night. then went Over to Hon.
Decs at the hotel and found him at
supper with Hon. Hicks and Hon.
Shivers and informed him of what |
had done. His answer was, ''what
good will it do, they will kill ii
again." Had the motion not been
made that night the bill would have
been lost. After supper, in company
with some friends, | went among the
senators and did all we could to have
1t passed that night, but us there was
no chance to secure the number of
votes required to pass an appropria.
ton bill, and on account OF some OF
the senators being absent, it was left
over until Monday, when it was finally
passed. receiving twenty-fOur votes.
Hon. Decs knows this to be a fact, il
he is not too selfish to admit it, and
as the Hon. Clerk OF the House did
not know what part | took with 1t In
the Senate, he is wrong TO give all the
credit TO Hon. Dees. This ends the
matter with me. and ! leave it to the
public to say who is entitled tn the
glory for the passage Of the bill IN the
SpnItp The ahOvp is ohOut in sub,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
IL. VI. VI AN Ell.
Ocean Springs. May IS, 1896.

II. II TOlElcs was hanged Thurs
day of last week il. Moyamensip"
prison, Philadelphia. He Gi,d very
cool and un%c0nccrnrd, and made these
few remarks before the trap was
sprung:
"Gcntlemcn-I have very few words
to say. In fact. | woali mlkc no re.
marks at this time except that by not
speaking | would appear to arluiescc
in my execution. | only wish to say
that the extent of my wrongdoing in
taking human life consisted in the
death Of the two women that have
died at my hands, and as Il result OF
the criminal operations. ] wish to
state here. 50 there can be no chance
of misunderstanding. that l am not
guilty of taking the lives of any OF
the Pitezel family-the three children
and Benjamin, the father, Of whose
death | was convicted and for which
am O.day to be hanged. That is all
| have to say"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

. Speaking of President Clevon.
friendship for the South The Naus
leans Picayunc says: W.
Out OF some forty and odd minr.,..
plenipotehtiaryland envoys ex,rnrs
nary sent by the President IN 'ttaordi.
countries, not less than 'arelgn
are Democrats from these Son'alth
states, while in the Presidents t rN,ln
net tnere are four Southern r naa
counting Secretary Carlisle. In ". ~.
SppoIhimeht OF public Officers , ,he
more than its due. if the m"rn and
tlon OF population be considerodl ues.
there has been no President fos aug
a hundred years who has lalf
much Kindness and regard fns 50
southern people as has been dana Inc 4,
Mr.. Cleveland. "one by
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The editor Of this paper will leave
Tuesday next for Meridian to attend
the 3lst annual meeting Of the Mis-.
sissippl Press Association. During
his absence the 'Old reliable" will be
10 good hands, and will make It's ap-
pearance as usual on Friday, rain or
shine, barring accidents, etc.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Mrs. Edith Lancaster Collcns, a lady
of marked intellectual and literary
talent, residing in New Orleans, will
soon publish d specimen of her handi-
work for which we predict a gracious
reception. She has written a premium
school book entitled "a Little COun.
cell0r," whose designation indicates
its purpose. The subject matter is
strikingly original, the conception
beautiful in the extreme, and the exc.
cution without literary fault. The
work will be superbly illustrated, and
advance copies have met with un-
stinted praise from competent critics.
Every school in the country would dc
well to obtain and distribute the book
as premiums among their deserving
pupils.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

THEY SKIPPED FOREsT.-Thc Noble
Outcast" dramatic company who have
been playing the country towns along
the road. recently Brandon and New.
ton, stranded" at the latter place
last Saturday night. Poor business
Is said to be the cause Of their goinu
to the wall.-Forest Register, 9Th.
Our people remember the "Noble
O%utcast" company. which was organ
lied at Ocean Springs under the man.
agemcnt Of Coleman. Miss May Owen
Joined the cOmpany here.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

One hundred and thirty oyster
shuckers left Biloxi Wednesday for
Baltimore, Nd, where they will be
employed during the summer months.
During the winter they were engaged
In %shucking oysters for the Biloxi can.
ming factories. They will return next
fall when the Biloxi factories vii;
again resume operations.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The New Albany Gazette endorses
the Jackson method. 1t says: I'm
Jackson an offender Of tender years is
not sent to the changing, but his pa
rents are required to administer Il
sound thrashing In the backyard OF
the Jail. This is a good idea that
could be adopted by other towns with
good results
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

In the circuit court OF Scranton
last Saturday the libel suit of J. o.
Williams against Z. X. Mayors, OF the
DEMOCRAT-STAR, was decided in favor
OF the plaintiff. and damages awarded
In the sum Of 500. Williams Is a
tramp printer whom Capt. Mayors re.
ferrcd to as a hobo" and Just from
that u s10,0 900 libel suit resulted.
brandon News.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad Co.
has refused to extend the usual cour.
tesy to the members of the Mississip
pi Press Association, who expect tC
attend the meeting at Meridian on
the 10th inst. So far as we are indi.
yidually concerned, VIC are able to pay
our fare and can afford to be Just as
independent as the managers of that
great corporation. But that road
need not expect any favors at the
hands of the Mississippi Press Asso.
citation.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Tennessee Is the sixteenth State in
respect to the date of It's admission
In the Union. 1t became a State six
years in advance of Ohio. A centen.
NAL celebration Of the event will take
place on June 1st and I'd.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The Supreme Court reversed a cast
Monday OF last week that had been
in court In some form for forty years,
Some warrants issued by Chickasaw
county in 1913 was the bone of con.
fanftop
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Sharkey county voted for Catchings
by Il majority of 4 to ]. Washington
county gives the great levee champion
a majority of 3 to !, and the Vicks.
burg Post says his nomination Is now
US sure OF fate.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
WE WANT MONEY!
~ WE NEED MONEY

All persons at home and abroad, on
land and on sea, IN the United States
OF America or Europe, who are in
debtcd to the DEMCCRAT-STAR Office
for subscription, advertising or job
work are requested to come forward
without delay and square up. II you
can't pay In full pay part. Now is the
time to chip in greenbacks, gold or
silver. Who will be the first to re-
spOnd?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The editor OF the %Pascagoula DEM
OCHAT-STAI called an unattached
traveller who passed through Scranton
on a brakebcam a hobo" or tramp
or something of that kind, and, in re-
turn. was sued and cast in 800 dam
ages for defamation of character. The
cditsr has thereby learned to be care
Jul 'rst hna ISLANDERS an angel una.
warcs.-Mobilc ,~,cgister.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
FOR CONGREss-sIXTH DISTRICT.

VI " uUVHDTTHNU To TfVUFFV
HON. WALTER NJ. DENNY.
OF Jackson county, as candidate for reelection to
the Lower House Of Congress from the Sixth Dis.
trict, composed Of the counties of Adams, Wiki
son, Amite. Pike, Lawrence, Coyington, Marion.
Pearl River. Perry, Greene, Jones, Harrison, Han.
cock and Jackson, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
CANDIDATES.
Election Tuesday, November ;, 1896.

Our tcrms for announcing candidates for Con
grcss Il s15, cash down. No announcement will BIZ
published unless accompanied by the CASH. Posi-
lively no deviation from this long established rule
Calls on persons to become candidates will b,
published at regular advertising rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

1t Is believed In Washington that
President, Cleveland will veto the
Rivers and llarbors bill, but Congress
Will doubtless be able to pass the
measure over his veto.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The State Democratic Convention,
which recently met at Jackson, failed
to pledge the party to stand by the
platform which may be adopted by
the National party. Wonder II the
omission was an oversight or intcn-
tiOnal?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The State Superintendent Of Ea0.
cation has located Normal school,
this year at the State Cniyersi,v M"
ridian' A. \ NJ. College and Tuoslo
for whites; and at. Jackson. Gresu
Vile and Holly Springs, for blacks
The Conductors Trimming School win
be held at Oxford as heretofore. 10.
ginning June lst and continuing iva
weeks. DR.. A. L. Peterman, of Eo0
lucky, will have charge.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The DEMOCRAT-STAR Of Scranton
has got rid of its $4,000 libel suit, en-
tered by a printer whom Editor Mayors
called a hobo. The plaintiff was &C.
corded by the court 500. In this
event and Notwithstanding the in.
creased popularity Of the "Old relia-
BILE" there will be no advance in its
rateS.-Sea Coast Echo.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Missouri has a postmaster who has
been continually occupying that nos;.
ton Tor forty years and has neva,
grown rich either. The Office is worth
$25 per annnm.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Pharr claims to be have been elected
governor of Louisiana. The indjca-
tions are that much trouble Is in store
for the Pelican State before the Ques-
tiOn is finally settled.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Again we request advertising agents
and others not to send usany "patent
medicine" advertisements 10 be insert
cd on The DEMOCRAT.STAR unless the
money for the same accompanies the
order. No deviation from this rule.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Hon. Jas. II. Neville is acting dis.
trict attorney this week at. the Missis
slppi City court. "Cyclone" is A Tor.
ror to evil doors when he gets his wa,
paint on.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The Pascagoula DEMoCRAT.STAR
fclicitates itself In getting out Of It's
big libel suit so easily. The plaintiff
claimed $4,000, and the jury assessed
the real damage at 500 and costs.
New Orleans picayunc,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

1t looks as though Tom Catchings
will be his wi successor in Congress
despite OF the opposition of the free
cilvnrjtnc
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Last Wednesday Mrs. Mollie McGce
Smell commenced a series of religious
meetings at State Line,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Potatoes are selling for 81. 90 a sack
in Alaska, and 2 cents a bushcl in
parts Of New York State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

On the Goth and 30th insts. the third
annual reunion will be held on the
battlefield of Shiloh.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Well, have you heard it? The free
silverites slipped up and fell with a
dull sickening thud in Michigan.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The passenger rate to the Richmond
Confederate reunion will be one cent
a mile each way, or about $lS for the
round trip.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The North Mississippi College at
Holly Springs was struck by lightning
a few days ago, but nc n vas injured.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

BY rs majority Wilkinson county
voted last week for the sale Of whisky
within its borders.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Crop reports from all owe the State
indicate satisfactory conditions. La
Dor reported very efficient.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Gen. J. Il. Gordon. the w%cll-knOwn
Georgia Senator ana Confederate lead
err, passed here Tuesday en- route for
Mexico.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Lehore county will have a local op'
ton election on the Odd inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The bill for the removal of the
United States court from Mississippi
City to Biloxi hangs fire in the Senate,
where, In all probability, 1t will die a
natural death.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

We do not believe Mr.. Cleveland
would accept the nomination for the
Presidency il rendered him. He has
had enough hOnors.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Hon. r. N. Miller, of Copiah coun-
ty, has decided not to become a can.
didate for Congress in the seventh
dict riot
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Now Is the time to subscribe for the
DEMoCRAT-STAR, only 81 in advance,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

1t is not that subscriptions to the
late loan show that the credit of the
Cuban Republic is about as good as
Spain's.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Hon. Walter NJ. Denny will not be
at home until the adjournment of
Congress,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

OAll the contested election cases Of
Mississippi congressman have been
decided in favor Of the sitting mem.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Indianola had a $50, 900 fire a few
days ago.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Advertising is not an expense. It's
the stock in trade that bears the
largest profit. The more you buy the
bigger your income.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

Mckinley will be the Republican
candidate for the presidency, but il
the Democratic party remains solid he
can be easily defeated.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

New Jersey Democrats declare for
gold and endorse Cleveland.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
VI. a. DEES,
Moss PoINT. Miss. MAY /. 1896.

" hbiNl. MISS. 'ldN . ic'N.
Hon. JAS. II. Neville, Biloxi, Miss:
You are well aware Of the import
ance that l place on our vigorous and
immediate efforts to secure the open
ing and improvement OF the harbors
at Ship and Horn Islands, and the
dredging out of our rivers and
other connecting links with those
llarbors, | have no hesitation in say
Ing that this question OverShadONs
all other questions, for the good Of
our State.
| see in all probability that there
Will be one or more candidates for
Congress in this district against
W. NJ. Denny, our present member.
knowing from my little experience
in our State Legislature, that il takes
Il new member a long time to work up
a good number Of friends. in aid OF
any measure. and recognizing the
value OF that old adage that it is q
bad move TO ''change horses during {;
race" and understanding that you
have just returned from the city OF
Washington. after a stay there OF
several days, will you do me the favor
to write me, If you had any mean Of
learning Mr.. Denny's standing among
his lellOw-members. and especial,
the Committee on Rivers and liar
bOrs, and il so, what is his STANDING
among them, and his chances for gooC
work.
don't know whether you favor Mr.
Denny'S reelection or not. and dom
write this letter with the view of so
Letting your support for him, buI
simply to get the benefit Of your ob
servations while at Washington.
Please answer ut Once and Obligc,
Your ob't servant.
| M hEEC
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15

The Raymond Gazette was fifty-two
years old last week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
v'tSO .4drerliSesssewfS a,
NOTICE.

At n meeting Of the Directors OF the DeJe,n
& Mitchell TO-. held April 0. isW. the follow.
ing officers were elected: +. Mitchell. pvesi.
dent; l.. I. DeJcan, vice-prcsidcnt; W. Ru.
doll. treasurer; j. A. IIatlestad, secretary.
j. A. HATLEsTAD. Stc'y.
May Ii. 1896. I'm
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
DENNYS STANDING IN WASHINGTON.

Moss POINT, Miss, May Il, 1896.
Editor Democrat-Star
Below please find correspondence
between the Hon J. II. Neville and
myself. In the interest of u Har-
bors and Railroads thereto, | assume
the responsibility Of asking you TO
publish these letters without the
knowledge or consent Of either Mr.,
Neville or Mr.. Denny.
Please publish in your next issue,
and oblige,
Your ob't servant,
VI. A. DEES,
FlOatcr Representative,
For Harrison and Jackson Counties,
in which are both Ship and Horn
Island lIarbors.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-15
BILOXI. Miss. May I, 1896.

Hon. NJ. A. Dees. Scranton, Miss:
My Dear Sir-Your favor of the LIST
is before me, and it affords me gen
uinc pleasure to give you the benpif,
of What may have heard or seed Ct
our friend, W. NJ. denny, while | was
in Washington last month.
Mr.. Denny by his quiet, gentleman
ly department. has made friends of
every man 10 Washington with whom
he has come in contact; indeed the
number and character Of the friend.
ships he has formed in Congress, Is
surprising when we consider that this
is his first service in that body: he
has the respect and confidence, not
only OF the delegation from his own
state. but Of all the members known
by him. lie appears to M to be labor
ing IN and out of season. for some
thing that will be of some solid.
substantial benefit to his section. ]
was informed by Il member Of tho
Committee or Rivers and Harbors
that he had no trouble about securing
from that Committee, all that he
asked, for the streams and harbOrs
in his district. and that no man wht
came before them, had the confidence
OF that Committee, to a greater cx'
tent than Mr.. Denny.
| am confident that no man evcl
went to Congress from this State, who
in the same short time, has taken any
higher position in that body, as ;
painstaking, laborious member thar
MIR. Denny.
Yours truly.
JAS. II. NEVILLE.