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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
HIGH INSURANCE RATES.
A Remedy for the Same.

The recent loss by fire Of the Pres
byterian church and the Gautier
Westinghouse, occupied by ii. NJ.
Plummer, brings forcibly before the
public the subject Of inadequate
water supply. Rather had we said
absence of water supply, for we are
totally destitute of anything deserv-
ing the name. The residence could
easily have been saved, had there been
ever a few hundred gallons of water
to be obtained at the critical juncture,
but the spectators, while willing to
aid, were compelled to stand by and
witness the destruction of valuable
property.
Our want of facilities for fighting
fire, together with several attempts at
incendiarism, seems to have incurred
for this community the dire displeasure
of the insurance companies. While al
ways VIGOROUSLY hard on the premium
payers of Scranton, and even more
severe than the conditions justify,
the fire insurance companies appear
of late to have singled us out as OBJ
jects of prey. Rates are, and have
been. almost p~rohibitory, and amount
practically to confscatiOn. The sug-
gcStiou of a remedy is in order. Why
cannot all agree to dispense entirely
with insurance, and provide effectual
safeguards, such as a special night
Waterman, an efficient alarm service,
and an abundant water supply
Surely the large amounts now paid as
premiums would afford us all these
things and leave a snug sun to the
good. Even without fire engines, the
elevated water tank % owned by
the town could be utilized by a proper
distribution of street mains, so as t
be Immediately available.
With a reliable night patrolman
whose salary need not exceed $50 pc
month, no fire could gain mucl
Roadway before discovery, and i'll
eXtinguishment easily accomplished
through voluntary aid. With, sa,
two thousand feet Of hose, fire by
drants at each corner, and the natura
water pressure, the citizens would
put out any ordinary fire in short
order. Arrangements could doubtless
easily be made with any of our steam
users, at a nominal expense to keeI
the water tank constantly filled, and
to maintain the supply in case Of
emergencies.
We submit the above as IN easy So
luton to the vexatious and serious
problem which now c%ontronts US.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Hon. w. II. Jones, Of Smith and
Hon. Nathan G. Hill, Of Jones coun-
ty, are being urged by their many
friends for Chancellor of the second
district, now being filed by Hon. W.
II. Houston. Both of the gentlemen
mentioned are well qualified for the
position, and have a strong following.
However, the bar Of the district have
already signed Chancellor HoustOn's
petition to the Governor for reap
pointment.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON , Sass'

January q, 1885, }
Notice is hereby given that the iolloS.as
named settler has fled notice OF her la'I X,
tion to make final proof. In support a. % b ".
claim. and that said proof. will be MAUI 4 n
fore the circuit clerk Of Jackson c9unvI, .ry
Scranton. Miss, on March 20, l@o' VIZ, M
f. Gibson. OF Denny, Miss, honles.e"" sc.
1854. for the @ hf, NV ar and 9 NJ, swq'"
tion 10. township 2. south, range . wss ~ proge
her continuous residence and cultlVa"O'
said land, Wis: ,.- A,un, "
Gardner and Samuel Hazard, all OF pV'"'
o., jackson county. MisS....,,ox pocIster
ROBERT E. WILSON hes 'ye.st
January "a, 1896.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Judge j. b. Chrisman feels some
what disappointed because he was not
confirmed as his own successor. He
has been feeding at the public crib
for eighteen years, and now that an
other supercedes him as circuit Judge
he should not grumblc. Hon. Robert
Powell, Judge Chrisman's successor,
is an able lawyer and has always been
faithful to the Democratic party, and
It Is right aud proper that he should
have some Of the pie while II Is being
handed around.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Republican State Convention
has been called to meet at Jackson on
the 4th day of March, to choose a new
executive committee and elect dele
gates to the National Convention,
which assemblies in st. Louis June
10Th. County conventions will be held
Saturday, February 22d.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Col. w. d. Holder, Auditor of Pub
lie Accounts, has appointed Mr.. Tom
NJ. Henry his chief deputy. Mr.
Henry has had several years expert
cnce in the position, and we congrat-
ulate Col. Holder on the selection of
so efficient and faithful officer as Mr..
TYancu
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Congressman Cathings introduced a
bill, which has passed the House,
making the battlefield Of Vicksburg
a National park. 1t Is proposed to
purchase 1900 acres to cost not more
than $4,000. The city of Vicksburg
sent a delegation to lobby for the bill.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

We have been Informed that ex
Representative Pelham, of Jackson
county, will present a proposition tt
the Legislature to build a $500, 00(
State Capitol providing the exclusive
right to plant, cultivate and fish oys'
tiers in the waters of the sound, under
the States control Is granted him fol-
a number of years. II this is true,
we confess admiration of the gentle.
mans gall, but scarcely believe any
man would propose such a modest
proposition to a legislative body.
[Coast Beacon.
The Beacon Is mistaken in the
amount that Mr.. Pelham proposes to
put up to build the Capitol. lie Of
fers one millions, and says he Is in
dead earnest and will do what he
promises II the Legislature will
grant him the exclusive right to
plant, cultivate and fish oysters In
the Mississippi Sound" A bill to that
effect will be introduced soon.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
Petition for Liquor License.

To the Honorable Mayor and Board OF AL
derlnen of the village OF PascagOula, In
the county Of Jackson, state of Missis-
sippi: -,
l, JAMES TALET ROLLS, a resident of said
village of Pascagoula, II male person over
the age of twenty-one years, do hereby apply
for u license TO retail vinous, spirituous. al
coholic and malt liquors, In less quantities
known as the "Llebman House" on Front
! street, In the said village OF P~ascagOula.
Signed, this 3Oth Of December, A. D. 1906.
JAMES hALET ROLLS.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board OF Alder
men OF the village OF pascagoula, in the
county OF Jackson. State Of Mississippi:
We. the undersigned, u majority of the
qualified voters, residents in said village OF
P~ascagouln, In the county OF jackson, State
James Halet Rolls is IA resident Of the village
of Pascagoula. In the county of Jackson and
State Of Mississippi; that he Is Il male citizen,
over the age of twenty lone years, and we do
hereby recommend him to be of good reputa-
ceive II license to retail vinous, alcoholic,
malt and spirituous liquors In II less quantity
than one gallon, at his place Of business
street. in said village OF Pascagoula. We.
therefore: petition your honorable board to
grant said James Halet Rolls a license to re-
tail vinous, alcoholic, malt and spirituous
liquors In less quantity than one gallon. IN
'N1,O' Wv W tilS teiA Rta, ~
business known as "Liebman House" In said
village OF ~Pascagoula:
Hubert Frances Kreks. Hubert Krebs, Jr,
Cornelius Berg Toijusen, William Henry Ladnier,
John Mellet Charles Arthur Gleiner,
Helaire Krebs, Jr. Agricole Fuselier Chastant,
&c rye Washington Ladnier,
Joseph Lafayette Grant,
Arnaldo David S%aucier, Albert Cook Bradford,
Adolph Soderstrom, Armand Nelmas Krebs,
Maurice Guichard, Jules Joseph Fountain,
Ben Ladnier, Joseph A,vtin Sc0vel,
John Toby, Richard Dennis,
John Albert Olsen Martin 1%'urnbull,
Grinwald Hansen T~orjuscn,
John Hendrick Andres.
benjamin Franklin Scovell,
William Auglistin Krebs,
John Chastant, William samuel Dodson,
John Ellis Clark, Henry Bonner,
Alonzo Joseph Chisholm, John Oliver Grant,
Charles Bogaahin, John Whitfield Breland.
State Of Mississippi-County Of jackson.
Village of Pascag ,ula,
I certify that the above ~ q true copy of tho
original petition filed in my office. this 1th Of Jan.
uaiy, A. ID. Lou. y. b. WALKER,
Village Clerk.
January 81, 1896. 5o.3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The annual election Of officers Of the
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Asso-
citation of Grand Bay, Ala, resulted
as follows: G. II. Porter, president
Henry Bright, vice-presidcnt G. So,
rensen, treasurer Joseph Nixon, Sec
rotary. Directors: j. Schnadelbach,
J. ii. Gates, j. NJ. Day, Harvey Smith,
J. J. Marthaler.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The BrOokhaven Citizen says it
begins to look as though Judge Conn
was going to have achance to organize
his company of mississippi Blind
Tigers" which means, in plain Ian
guage, that the Citizen does not think
that Chancellor Conn will be re-
appointed by Gov. McLaurin.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The proprietor of Coffeeville Courier
wants to rent or sell his printing out
At. Perhaps If he would offer to give
il away he would find some one foolish
enough to accept it. Printing offices
in the hands Of people who know
nothing about the business are usually
of little value.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

OF all the pernici0us laws that
that burden Il statute books, that
restricting the speed of railway trains
to six miles per hour, when within
corporate limits, is most unjust and
unpopular. We advise those who are
loudest in their abuse of corporations
to let up In their efforts to run the
railroads, and engage 10 something
more laudable than lettering the
bands OF commerce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Mr.. w. A. Henry has again assumed
editorial charge of the Yazoo Sentinel.
Mr.. Henry is a clever writer, and we
look for great improvement in the
general get-up Of the Sentinel. We
are glad Of his return to the tripod.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

l hereby certify that l have received
Of J. j. Evans, ex-State treasurer the
sum Of three hundred and hrty.two
thousand, thirty.three dollars and 8
cents, amount In full called for by the
books OF the State treasurer and re-
ceipted him for said sum, on January
20, 1890. A. @. MAY,
State Treasurer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
REPLY TO r. P. SCARCLlFF.

EsCATAwPA, MISS, Jan. %, 1896.
Editor Democrat-Star.
Lots of people wouldn't know what
a thriving, growing town we have out
here if celebrities such as Mormon
preachers did not come along some
times and bring us into notice. Now,
the Mormon reservation out in Utah
would be a more ~congenial place for
them, for the number of people about
our good town, and in our good county
Of Jackson, who do not want Mormon
preaching, and who do not sympathize
with Mormon doctrine, is legion.
''Scribus" only spoke the truth and
public sentiment, and !, too, am
champion for truth and home institu-
tions. Whencvera religion Is preached
that holds up the cross with Il cruel
fed Savior Of the world on it., with
the preacher hid behind the cross,
then [, for one, am glad to learn from
it,. But when something is preached
that holds up a man as a leader and
example, Il human being, without a
spark of divinity in him, then | take
no stock in it. Mr.. Scarclitf seems to
have an idea that all that is necessary
to make it right is argument. We
have recently had a pretty good dose
of argument, which only served to
disgust. 1t is to be hoped that the
close of the century will not find men
in our midst who would have US pat
tern after a man whose life led at last
TO a violent death for horse stealing,
as did Joe Smith. Lastly, but not
LEAs1LY, the Elder Erwin said in one
of his bOmbastic sermons that your
honored correspondent had better butt
his head against a tree because he did
not believe in Mormonism, or Joe
Smithism, which is the same thing,
but dear public and the DEMOCRAT
STAR, if all the people about here who
do not believe such doctrine would go
to butting trees, the woods would be
so full of dead people that there would
not be enough left to bury them.
Now, being a believer in this faith,
that ''tlIere iSono other name under
heaven whereby we may be saved, but
the Lord Jesus Christ" and that a
a curse will rest on all who follow
after any other Savior, l Will say
there is no grander sourc for our
foundation than the teachings of
Christ as laid down In the Bible. |
know Of no better or easier way than
the Bible way.
MARINDA MARIA TRUMAN.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The members of the Virginia Leg
islaturc are receiving merited con-
demnation from the people of the
South because of their refusal to adj
iourn on the birthday of the States
great soldier, Gen. Robert e. Lee.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The insurance bill introduced in
the State Senate provides that in the
event of total loss the company shall
return the unearncd premium to the
insurer, and also provides for an addi-
tion State officer, an insurance COM
missioner, at a salary of $500 per
1pDum
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Legislature has now gone ac-
lively to work. About two hundred
bills have been introduced in the
House and one hundred in the Senate.
Not over four out Of five will be re-
ported on favorably by the committees.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Baptist Church OF Mississippi
has purchased 112 acres of land In the
suburbs Of Jackson, upon which they
will build an asylum for INDECENT
Baptist orphans. The erection OF the
building will begin ut once.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Never Judge a man by outside ap-
p~earanccs, A shabby coat may en-
wrap a newspaper publisher, while a
man wearing a heightened plug hat
and sporting a gold-headed cane may
be a delinquent subscriber.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Walter ]. Cowart, the %defaulting
ex-sheriff of Marion county, who was
sent to the penitentiary for three
years was recently pardoned by Gov.
Stone, after serving out about half of
his sentence.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Clarksdale Banking and Trust
Co., Of this State, has made a partial
assignment. The liabilities are said
to be about $4,000. 1t is thought that
the dcpositors will be paid In full.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The st. Louis commercial bodies
appeal to Congress to act speedily and
promptly in the matter Of appropria-
tions Of twenty millions for work be-
tween St. Louis and Vicksburg.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The new pistol law just passed by
the Legislature imposes a minimum
fine of $40 for toting a pistol and one
month in the county jail. This is an
improyement on the old law.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The bill passed by the Legislature
making the keeping of gambling
tables a felony, with the maximum
punishment fixed at Ave years in the
penitentiary will cause a rattle among
the fellows, who handle the pictures
and bones 10 this State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
Administrators Notice

Whereas, Letters Of Administration on ,s' M
Of Vim. r. Carter, deceased. were gran' sovrt 4
jackson county. Mississippi, at the Augu@ e NJ
1s95) thereof. Now, all persons hav,dSh have ID
against said estate, will present them anu yrsr, aa
same probated and Registered within o ,hs s ssms N
that a failure to probate and register 'pe
one year will bar the claim. ,ooa
Signed this i4th day Of January, lsvDi ,,.trs,m,
January II, 1896.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

When State Treasurer Joe j.
Evans turned over the State funds to
his successor last week the Office was
found in a most admirable condition,
and after the cash was counted the
State owed the retiring treasurer IA
cnntc
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

A bill is before. the Legislature
making Circuit Judges and Chanccl-
Tors elective. We hope for the sake
of retaining purity in the judiciary
of State the bill will meet with
defeat,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The directors of the Mississippi
Orphans Home, to be established I'M
der the auspices of the methodist
church, have appointed "a committee
to at once advertise for bids for its
lno,tin,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
Non.Resldent Notice.

The State OF Mississippi-Jackson County
To Mat Cummings:
You are commanded to appear on the
Second Monday Of February, ls9o
In the Chancery court OF said county, Wn
Swer the bill Of complaint OF NIUE W"
mings. wherein you are defendant
This 18th day Of January. 1896, c,.,,
\. Il. LEWIS, CsM
January II, 1896. W"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The French tax bicycles at a rate of
about 1925 each year. the yield in
1895 being about S4OO, 900. There are
said to be some $50, 600 machines" in
France and the number increases rap
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Gov. John NJ. Stone, after serving
the people of this State as their Gov
ernor for twelve years, retires to prl-
vate life without a blemish on his
character as an executive officer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The partnership heretofore existing
between Major p. j. Montross and r
V. r. Schuyler, proprietors of Mou'
tross Hotel, Biloxi, has been dissolved
Major Montross having purchased Mr.
Schuyler's interest and assuming all
liabilities.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Two negroes got into Il rough and
tumble fight at Union, South Caro-
lima, recently, and during the scrim-
age n bit the others ear off and
swallowed It,.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Chancery court, which was to have
convened at Bay st. Louis last Mon
day failed to matcrialize owing to the
serious illness of Chancellor Houston's
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

About the lst Of February the
Treasury Department will resume
the coinage Of silver dollars until
SIS, 900, 900 have been coined.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Our "piney woods Governor, A. j.
McLaurin, will never pardon Marshall,
Coleman and Fox. They will have
to grin and bear their just punish
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
ABSTRACT Of TITLES.

Abstract Of Titles to Land in jackson County,
Mississippi.
have the only Abstract Of Titles to Lands
in said county, and am well prepared to exam
inc titles and furnish abstracts.
II. BLOOMFIELD, Attorney,
Scranton, Miss.
September 20, 1895. I-n
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Congressional convention is the
next one Of importance to be held. We
have been accustomed to meeting on
the sea coast, which has always been
delightful for the delegates, but this
time we think the meeting should be
held somewhere IN the interior Of the
district. So In view Of this we nOmi-
nate the progressive little city of
McComb as the place of holding the
next Congressional convention. We
know Of no place that would more
heartily welcome the convention than
the metropolis Of Pike.
(Centerville Jeffersonian.
Our cotemporary is rather in a hurry
to name the place for the next Con-
gressional convention in this district.
The convention will not be called be-
fore July or August. But we have no
objection to the convention meeting
at McComb City. Later on we will
have more to say on this subject.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Read carefully all our new adver.
tisements in the DEMOCRAT-STAR OF
to-day. They contain a vast amount
of useful information.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Bids for the new United States
bonds will be opened February 5th
The smallest denomination is $50, the
largest 81, 900.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Good DR.. Dwight, the celebrated
~theologian, once said: "Hethat makes
a little child happy for n hour is a
co-worker with God"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
Northeastern Notice.

The State of Mississippi-Jackson County
To J. +. Bourges:
You are commanded to appear before the ohance
ry court Of said county and State, on the
Second Monday Of February, le~'
to defend the suit OF Mrs. j. E. Communy, etals,
wherein you are a defendant. ,us
Witness my hand this 14th day Of January. h"'
January II. 1896. %A
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The late treasurer Of Pike county
was behind in his final settlement to
the tune of several thousand dollars.
His bondslnen made good the amount.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Senator Love, Of Amite county, lost
his gin by fire last week. He had $3.50
insurance, but this amount was not
enough to cover the loss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Prewett and Hathorn, populite
members of the Legislature, voted
for Frank Burkitt for United States
Senator.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

The Kosciusko Electric Light Co.
offers to sell their plant, which has
been in operation about a year, for 90
cents on the dollar.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

A ace war is imminent in Okla
homa because the courts uphold the
negroes in their efforts to have mixed
cphop1S
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31
Non-ResIdent Notice.

State Of Mississippi.
To II. Lochte & Co., j.. c, Morris Co, limited, '.
Schwan x Co., Richard Frotsher, Standard OIL
Co., Jonas Martin. 4. F. Dyer, Alabama Mann
featuring Company, Lott Bros, c. l.. Cowarl,
Jones. Sibley II CO.. W. c. Baumhauer, Pavhn
a Marley and d. NJ. Ferry Il Co., defendants
lou are commanded to appear before the Chance
ry Court of the county Of jackson, in said state Oh
The I'd Monday in February, Il. d. lew,
to defend the suit in said court of Charles v.
Garner, assignee Of John Hill, wherein you are De
endants.
This, the 10th day Of January, A. D. 1876.
+. II. LEWIS, CLERK.
January II. 1896. SA
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

T. c. Kimbro, of Carroll county,
is clerk OF the Railroad Commission.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-01-31

Thanks to Senator Il. G. Walthall
for public documents.