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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
IncEsnn Miss Anril 30 Il

Jackson. Miss, April 30, 1896.
Hon. NJ. A. Dies:
Dear Sir:-Your letter enclosing the
interview with the Hon. l.. e..
Manuel as published in the Wave is
received, and in answer will say, that
while the Hons. Hicks. lIathOrn and
others Of your friends earnestly as.
sisted you in passing your resolutions
asking for the committee and your
bill, providing for the State TO appro-
pirate $4,000 and the United States,
government 100000, yet TO YOU
ALONE belongs the credit Of their in
PRODUCTION and final passage through
both houses.
l.. PINK SMITH,
Clerk House Representatives.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
FOR coyGREss-slxTH DISTRICT.

We are anil1fIIcl 70 announce
HON. WALTER M. DENNY,
Of jackson county, a. a candidate for reelection to
the Lower House Of Congress from the sixth Dis
trici. composed of The ~countic. Of Adams, Wilkin-
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, 1896-05-08

The tramps who have wintercd In
the South are now vending their way
TO the North, East and West for the
summer. W. ore glad they are going
and hope they may never return.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
SIMPLY QUESTION OF IERiuIY.

Editor Old Reliable
Two weeks ago The Wave Of Ocean
Springs published an interview with
the Hon. l.. 6. Manuel. in which
Manuel seeks 10 claim great credit 10
himself for passing my deep water
haTbOr'' resolutions and bills through
our Legislature. The statements were
50 ridiculous that as Dol rs Bro.
Manuel read them In print. lie wrote
me claiming that the Editor mis-
quoted him. The editor concluded
the interview by asserting that lie
thought that ito Mr.. Manuel. WAS
due as much credit a. to Mr.. Does.
In last weeks Wave is an editorial
pretending 20 be- "a correction /
cannot accept either Mr.. Manuel's
letter or the editorial. So | have
loaded both barrels NJ my cannon, and
nov fire of the smaller one. IL i an
old saying that lit takes Il nimbie
truth tn Oyertlke wen "A slnthiul
falsehoOd.r And as the DEMOCRAT
STAR has many times the circulation
that the Wave has, | ask its aid tn
help my truth oycrtake the false re-
port. | hereto attach an answer
from Hon. Pink Smith. our most ELI
cient clerk Of House Of Representa-
tiyes. which you will please print,
and if any Of your readers think there
is even a ''greasy spot" left OF Bro.
Manuel. then let me know and | will
fire my bigger barrel at him.
". \. DEEs.
Moss Point, Miss. May lst, 1896.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Elsewhere In the columns OF the
DEMOCRAT-STAR will be seen the ad.
OF the Savings Department OF the
Scranton State Bank.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Read the new Dental Notice Of DR..
w. O. Talbot in this issue Of the
DEMOCRAT-STAR. lie is here every
Thursday rain or Shine. lie does his
work well.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

J. A. p. Campbell, Jr., will on tho
l4th inst. commence the publication
OF a monthly paper at Jackson, de-
voted exclusively to hog raising. Sue
cess to the enterprise.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Mississippi has again spoken out In
unmistakable language for free silver
at the ratio OF 16 to |. Well, we sup
pose the sound money men will have
To take their dish Of crow.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

A newspaper is the mirror OF the
community in which it circulates.
The people Of the town may look their
paper in the face and see themselves
as they are.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

During "A terrific rain and thunder
storm at YazOo City last Saturday, a
negro boy was struck and instantly
killed by lightning.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The lunar phases during the month
OF May are as follows. Last quarter
on the 4th, new moon on the 18th,
first quarter on the Goth and full on
the o6th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Rev. Albeit Diaz and his brother
have been released from prison by or
der Of Gen. Wcyler, andgiyen six days
to leave Spain.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

A young artist Of Jackson, Ncsbit
Benson, now of Paris, France, has
had a painting entered and hung at
the Grand Saloon Art Gallery. A
rare honor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Plans, suggestions, etc. will be re-
Cciycd az Jackson from May 18th to
July Is, 1896, for the erection Of a
new State House.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The mcancst person yet discovered
lives at Tunica. The "fOwl" deed that
entities him to this notoricty was
ppisoning a preachers chickens.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

NJ. p. Archer, a pioneer citizen and
the first white child born in Lauder
dale county, Alabama, died recently
at the age Of % years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Congressman Woodman wants to
put o tax OF $50 per thousand on
cigarettes. Such a law would be q
blessing n II would curtail the PERM.
ciOus habit OF cIgarcttc-smoking.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

New York State has granted the
festive bicycle the privilege Of riding
on her railroads as baggage.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Tom Catchings says he will obey
any instructions his constituents may
sec fit to give him, on the financial
Quc ,tiOn.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

At mass meetings in several OF the
counties Of the district last week Hon
W. NJ. Dcnny's course in Congress was
endorsed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Circuit court for Harrison county at
Mississippi City next Monday.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
N'cic .EGrerf;seMenfs q.
A Card to the Public.

have disposed of my drugstore in scran-
ton. known AS the ScrantO Pharmacy, to-
gethcr with the entire stock, accounts and
good will to Mr.. MCNEA YouNG. Hoping that
my successor may be favored with the gem
erous patronage heretofore bestowed upon
myself, remain very respectfully.
j. q. HCLSBUSII.
May &. 1896. I2-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Regularly licensed physicians can
now obtain druggists license in in this
State without further examination.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Rev. ID. G. Keller has been nomi'
mated by the Prohibitionlsts OF Ten
ncsscc for Governor OF that State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The salaries Of all employees in the
freight department OF the Illinois
Central Railroad are being reduced.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The small pox is gradually dying
out in New Orleans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
.ltsr .Hdrtrfisehieiits.
STATEMENT
Showing the condition OF the
SCRANTON STATE BANK.

OF scranton. Miss, on April Il, lss6
Published by direction of Chapter II, OF
Annotated Code of 1892.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The State Prohibition Convention
meets in Jackson to-day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
COTTON ACREAGE.
Commercial Herald

Commercial Herald
The Southern Trade Review Of
Memphis. Tenn, has some very inter.
cSting reports on the probable cotton
acreage on the current year from its
correspondents all over the cotton
belt, from which we CLEAN the follow
Ing: In the Memphis district the
acreage will be about ) per cent larger
than last year: in Louisiana. not over
10 per cent larger; in South Carolina,
an increase To the full extent Of the
acreage Of 1892 is claimed, with Il
strong probability that the area will
be larger still, while the sale of fer
t~ilizers is reported largo. In Alabama
planting began April 6: more fcrtiliz-
ers were being purchased, and the
acreage viii be as large as last years,
the estimate ranging rs high as 10 per
cent. Georgia reports an increase of
10 per cent, or about the same as in
1894. Mississippi, 5 to 10 per cent in
crease. In Texas planting was de-
laycd by wet weather. The acreage
estimates vary from - to p per ceat
above last years area.
Reports from every quarter show
that the planters are giving other
crops more attention than ever. ES-
nccially is this the case with corn. and
the Indications are that the ''all cot
tom plan Of planting has been dis
posed OF by the scanty returns from
cotton for several years past.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

in taking the next census a bureau
should be established for gathering
statistics on the Venezuelan dispute.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Don't fail to read all our new adj
vcrtiscmcnts in the paper to-day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

The Methodist State Orphan Asyl-
uln will be located at Water Valley.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

There are 0l2 separate pieces In
modern bicycle. >
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
Corinth wants an ice factory.

Holmes is TO dangle at the end OF a
rope to-day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08

Book and Job Printing of every de.
scr ption neatly eXecntci at this office.
Send your Orders in Mt once.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-08
RESOURCES.
Slli,O6j 63

]. nazcn VI. rlummcr, Cashier Of Scranton
State Bank, Of Scranton, Miss, do hereby Ger
tlty that the foregoing is a true, full and ex-
act statement Of the Assets and Liabilities Of
said bank ON the day and date named therein,
as shown by the books Of same.
HAVEN NJ. PLCMMER, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
Chancery Clerk in and for the county Of
Jackson, State Of Mississippi, this. the Suth
DAY of April. 1896. +. II. LEWIS.
Clerk CLancery Court, jackson Co., Miss.
Examined and found correct.
W. u. HOLDER, Auditor.
This 81 day of May, 1896.
May 3. lsed. lalt
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Either Preferable.

A prcCocious little east end boy, the soE
of a we'll known dentist. has furnished the
household with more than little amuSe-
ment by the remarks he frequently makes
which are filed with originality and hui
NOR. Recently his mother had occasion &c
not only reprimand him, but also to use
the "corrector' that is usually found in
every well regulated family, and which
was not unknown to him, on account Of
some misbehaYior After she had finished
the task and the outburst OF tears had been
partially checked, the young hopeful sud
denly exclaimed; Il IN getting tired being
whipped this way. viii You DO something
for me, mamma:'
"Weu, what Is it," answered the mother
"Pray to God to take me To heaven. -
"He would hot have HnytAIng t. do with
q bad boy like you, she responded scarce
lv able 70 control her mirth at the request
"You will have To be much better boy
than you have been lately before you can
expect to go there
"Well, then, toll him 10 take me to the
other place, was the angry retort. PITTS
burg Chronicle Telegraph
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south Deer Isle.
Mrs. X. :. Warren and J. c. and L. May
Robbins and family spent Christmas at
A. X. Warren's at he Landing.
CHRISTMAS WEEK.

Christmas week has been busy one
about town. There was Christmas tree
at the church here Thursday evening.
The tree Was brig hteneS with candy bags
Of differept colors, enough being provided
for every child and many OF the Older
ones, the aged ones who.were not present
being particularly remembered.
The event OF the week was the Cantata
at the Landing, "Santa Claus Arrival.
Great pains had been taken to have the
children perfect in their parts, and the
event proved decided success.
The weather was fine. the travelling
good. md large audience WAS present
from all parts of town. There were fairies
from fairy land. brownies, Esquimaux,
newsboys, and other characters.too num-
erous to mention.
After the Cantata two Christmas trees
were stripped OF their gifts, which were
many and beautiful. Mrs. Winnie War
rem was presented with handsome lamp
and work table in token of appreciation
of her services organist in the Meth
cd ist church and for he Cantata 1t WAS
a complete surprise to her, and gave her
great pleasure.
Rev. Mr.. Folsom and wife were at the
head of he entertainment, the proceeds
of which go for the Methodist ehurch at
the Landing.
There were Christmas entertainments at
Deer Isle village and several other places
in town.
Dec. %. Eco.
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ELLSWORTH FALLS.

Albert J. Lord is at home from Andover
on a visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
b. Lord.
Last Friday morning while some work
men were repairing Whitcomb, Haynes
< CO.. mill, shaft with three pulleys
slipped and struck c. W. Clough. The
shaft fell in such way a. to catch Mr.
Clough between the pulleys and pin his
clothes to the ground in about two feet of
water. The shaft was removed as quickly
as possible, and MIR. Clough taken out.
He was badly shaken up, but otherwise was
none the worse for his sudden ducking.
Franklin |. Jordan leaves for Boston
to-day (Thursday). Mr.. Jordan grad
uated from he Boston Lat in school in 81
and HAS since been in the employ OF
Charles j. Treworgy, where he has
proved himself faithful, honest and up
right young man. Mr.. Jordan has al
ways been an ardent worker in church
affairs and great strengt h to the Chris
tian Endeavor lie will enter an art
him success.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, an aged and re-
spected lady, died at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. George +. Davis, Tues
day forenoon of lung fever. She leaves
three children, Mrs. George +. Davis,
Mrs. Charles Gray and Mrs. J. O. Whit.
ney. Funeral services will be held to-
day Thursday at l0a. m.
The box socisble which WAS to have
been held Wednesday evening has been
postponed ON account of the illness OF
Mrs. Charles Quinn, who was in charge
of it.
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COUNTY NEWS.
sor additional Countg Ne,cs see Other pages.

BIuehiu-
Charles Peters is i'll.
The ball in Kane's hall Christ mas
night was a success.
with pneumonia.
A. J. Long has moved into his store in
the Odd Fellows block.
Eugene II. Slower arrived home last
week from Andover, Mass.
Sidney Howe, OF Boston, who was in
town last week, left tor home Friday.
York last week after an absence of six
weeks.
The Golden Cross is becoming large
organization in town. Capt, Dunn is at
its head.
MIR. Weber and family, of Black Is
iand, are occupying the Joseph Hinckley
house this winter.
George 4. Martin and family, with
help for the Hotel Alma, arrived in town
last week and took charge of the hotel.
james A. Garfield post No. As, and the
W. X. c, will install the newIy-elected
officers next Saturday evening at Grand
Army hall.
John Merrill gave farewell dinner at
the Hotel Alma Wednesday evening. A
large party WIS present and very
enjoyable time was spent.
Dec d X
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The Temple of Diana.

The most noted fire which involved the
burning OF a single edifce was the de-
struction Of the great temple Of Diana at
Ephesus in 3. {. $50 on the night Alex
ander the Greet was born. The fire was
kindled by Herostratus, who, when appre-
hended, confessed that his only desire was
to transmit his name to further ages He
was put to death with exquisite and pro-
longed fortunes, and the Ephesian senate
commanded that, on pain of death, his
name should never be pronounced, hoping
thus to disappoint his expectation.
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that is going on, said. May ask II
you are engaged on it,
NO." he answered But it is a curl
Gus ease. \ man, clerk dismissed from
his emp1oymcut. is accused Of numbering
the cashier of the firm. The evidence
against him is entirely eireumstantial, but
the defense broke down ut the most crit
ical point, and the case looks very black
for the prisoner "
The train was now slackening speed, and
there was a general rising to go. / rcse
too.
Arc you going to get out hcrc2' Mr.
Haywood asked, opening the door ~ we
Clidcd into the station. " Have you come
down SO early on business
Eyes. 81 l said, wishing to goodness I
knew what the immediate business VS..
"Nothiug very urgent, though, : l added,
half to myself, rs got cut.
If You have the time to spare. you had
better turn in and hear the end Of the
trial " said Haywood The court will be
crowded with Indies, no doubt, but l can
smucgle you into a corner =
Not knowing in the very least what |
should do with myself for the next TWO
hours, l accepted the offer with gratitude.
l was soon seated in an obscure corner OF
II dingy, i'll lighted, i'll ventilated court
house. which would have been Ill smelling,
too had it not been fer the scent waited
from the numerous ladies who We're pres
ent
one Of these. buSom female ohstrue-
ton who ousi I to have known letter, was
just in front IF me and blocked my view
with an enormous bonnet l could not see
the prisoner or his counsel, or even the
.l, at birh bp IA
kept looking eagerly as the hour for the
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the trial approached.
AT last there WAS stir and hustle
caused by the persons invisible TO me
then call of silence and after few
preliminaries the summing up commenced.
| listened the more attentively because |
could see nothing. The telling sentences
cut deep into my consciousness. How cob
vincinc ii all was How all those minute
facts the minute testimony of foctmarks
and the like arranged and distributed ny
that powerful intellect grouped Themselves
int the damnin2 proof Of guilt! | cared
nOthing for he prisouer-had no personal
interest In re trial-hut my mind WAS
wonderfully fascinated hy the tale of hor
ror.
At length the weiEhty tanes ceased anG
q murnur II relief and expectation ran
round the assembly At this moment the
woman with the huge bonnet shifted her
seat. and | obtained full view Of the pris
ouer. ! started individually Where lad
! seen that fee before ae jury returned
after - short absence. he verdict WAS
''Guilty, accompanied wit h a recommend
alton to mercy. Once again the judge
solemn tones resauuded throughout the
court; once again they ceased. There WAS
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East Franklin.
Mrs. Jane Wentworth, after short
illness, died Saturday, aged IS.
Mrs. Minnie Wentworth has been
spending few days with her parents in
West Sullivan.
Mrs. Susie Gordon has returned from
visit to her parents in East Sullivan.
f. L. Blaisdell has moved in ais new
house.
Messrs. Rutter and Grimmes, of Law
renee, Mass, have been the guests Of q.
H. Rutter.
for the winter.
Dec. % 5.
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They Eat Alone.

The Maldivian islanders eat alone. Be
fore Il meal they retire to the most secluded
spot they can find and eat with drawn
blinds or surrounded ny screen. he
explanation Of this precaution is more like
ly to be fear than luodcsty. In days gone
by the savage no doubt concealed himself
lest some man stronger than lie should
Snatch his hard earned food away.
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A solicitor was questioning a new client,
a widow, tie other day about her history.
my history she replied, sis simplicity
itself. My first was the happiness Of my
life my second was goodness itself, my
third
Excuse lie, madam, " interrupted the
lawyer but really we aren't here to guess
charades Pick Me Up.
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ternent.
Dec. IS.
south Gould-boro.

south Gouldsboro.
+. {, Sargent and wife made flying
visit to Bangor last week.
A debating club was organized by the
young people last Monday evening.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. j, II. Ham
mond wa, made happy by the birth OF
son last Monday night.
Miss Jessie Bunker, who is spending
the winter in Bar Harbor, spent Christ
mas with her relatives here.
Friday evening there was a Christmas
tree and concert at the school house. 1t
was largely attended, and an interesting
programme was presented. Santa Claus
then appeared, and wishing all Il Merry
Christmas he, with his assistants, dis
tributed the presents. All returned home
feeling that they had indeed spent a
Merry Christmas.
Dec. rs. ). NJ. ).
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To Discourage suicide.

1t is believed ny large portion Of the
residents Of Bern, Switzerland, that the
press notices OF suicides cause an epidemic
OF self murder Therefore a concerted effort
has been made to suppress such announce
ments.
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Bass HarbOr.

Bass Harbor.
The class in dancing to be taught by G.
A. Joy at Columbia hall viii commence
Monday evening, Jan. A.
There will be a masquerade ball at
Columbia hall Thursday evening, Dec 81.
Music will be furnished by G.. A. JOY,
four pieces.
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MISSING EVIDENCE.


shrliiH' WIS returning from sp'i"ins
the evening at irlehu mousse sltuateo
Some three er four miles ont Of town. The
sky was So black, the country lanes were
so dark, that l was truly thankful when
the scattered lights of an outlying suburb
began to twinkle in the distance, and 1t
was with sigh Of relief that | stopped
under tie first lamppuSt l came TO and
looked at my watch
Il was re easy task, for the lamp glass
had pane broken, and the strong wind
blew the glass in all directions and almost
extinguished it | read the tiIeo, at least
three minutes to l2-and looking up
from my watch face l started to see
man standing opposite me / had heard
nothing of his approach We looked at
each other but for u moment Yet it was
time sufficient to imprint his features in
delibly on my memory.
A tall, shabby man, in a threadhare
black irock coat and seedy tall hat, his
face lantern jawed and sallow, his eyes
sunken and Iusterless, his beard long and
Ill trimmeti-in a tone of elaborate civil
ity he asked me the time, thanked me for
the answer, and giving me Good night,
passed away into the black darkness,
which seemed to ingulf him Ike grave.
I turned for u moment to think of his
lonely walk in that grim obscurjty and
resumed mY way homeward, laughing at
myself for the start he had given me and
rejecting that the strong wind had blown
away TIE sound Of his approach. l thought
of him : I sat and smoked my pipe over
my tira, and felt comfortable shudder
steal over me as l imagined him facing
the bitter blast in an insutliciency Of cloth
ing.
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\ bottle of DR. Woods Norway Pine syrup
in the house saves doctors bills, saves trouble,
and very often saves precious lives. Gives al
most instant relief in cases Of coughs, colds or
lung troubles of any sort.-Adrt.