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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
Report Of Grand Jury, October Term,
Circuit Court, 1895.

To the Hon. 8 II. Terral. Judge Of the End Judicial
District Of the State Of Mississippi:
We, the undersigned Grand Jury OF
Jackson county, Miss, at the October
term. 1896, OF the Circuit Court, hav-
ing finished u work, respectfully
make our report:
We have examined So witnesses and
found 20 true bills. We have found
indictments in all cases where we
thought the evidence would be SUI
ticicnt TO convict.
We have examined the offices OF
clerk and sheriff and find the records,
books and papers carefully and prop
erly kept, and the duties Of their
offices to be discharged in a manner
highly creditable to themselves.
We have examined the county jail
and find it Clearly kept and the pris-
oners well cared for.
In conclusion, we desire to express
our thanks to Your Honor for your
minute and clear instructions, which
greatly facilitated our labors; to the
district attorney, Hon. W. A. White,
for his valuable aid and counsel; tC
the district attorney pro tenn. Hon,
j. II. Neville, who could not resist be.
ing with us and found it so hard tC
sign his name ''district attorney pre-
tem"-his advice was always ap
preclated; also to our obliging bailitf.
for his devoted attention.
All of which we respectfully submit
and ask to be discharged.
w. A. COULSON,
Foreman.
Scranton, Oct. 81, 1896.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
DEATH OF COL. JAS. ]. SHANNON.

In common with his many friends
throughout the State we received the
news of the death Of Col. Shannon
with sincere sorrow. We copy the
following sketch of his life in a dis
patch from Meridian, dated October
2S, 1896:
Col. James J. Shannon, formerly Of
Meridian, but of late years a prOmi-
nent practicing attorney Of Ellisyille,
Miss, died at the home Of his daugli-
ter, Mrs. r. b. Cudabac, in this city
last night II o'clock, after a lengthy
illness, covering a period of over two
years. Several weeks ago he came to
Meridian in the hope that the change
would benefit him, but his expectations
in this regard were not realized. lie
failed to improve, and his suffcrings
we're ended in death. He leaves a
widow and and three children, viz:
Capt. G. r. Shannon, who is also en-
gagged in the practice OF law in Ellis
Vile; Mrs. Il. b. Cudabac, at whose
house he died, and a younger daugh-
ter, who took the veil, and is now con
| nected with the Catholic church as
| Sister Mercedes. The funeral services
were held at the Catholic church this
| afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Father
Valley, the pastor, officiating. The
interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery.
Col. Shannon was one Of the fore
most citizens Of Mississippi, havin.
been born in Kemper county II year
ago. He graduated from st. Mary
College in Kentucky, and when quit
a young man engaged in the practice
of law. He had "a prediction 70
newspaper work, however, and in tn
fftieS became the owner Of a half in
terest sn the Clarion, then publishes
in Paulding, Miss. In 1860 the ella
rion was removed to this city, wher
it was published for several years
In 1860 he was chosen State prin
ter. and his paper was moved t
Jackson, where he published 1t 70
several years, finally selling his inter
est to Col. J. l.. Power, now Secretar'
of State. That paper was the prede
cessor or original OF the Clarion
Ledger. Of Jackson.
Col. Shannon returned to this city
and was continuously engaged j
newspaper work until 1883, when h
was appointed postmaster. At TIL
close of his term of service in thi
capacity he removed to Ellisvillt
where he has since resided. He Wa
one OF the charter members Of the Mis-
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 4.-The follow.
ing telegram has been received by Mr.,
Bryan:
81 have right along counted l5t
Southern votes and IS from west OF
the Missouri river, which leaves seven
for us to get, but l counted on In
diana, Michigan and Minnesota, and
we have no information but what the
press dispatches sent out to the con-
trary. The only Southern State
conccde is Maryland.
JAMES X JONES'
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Trustees Sale.

By virtue Of authority vested in me by q
certain deed Of trust executed ny Sarah T.
Ward and W. NJ. Ward to o. Randall, trustee,
to secure the payment Of Il certain promissory
note. Tayable to N. o. Randall. or order
dated May 80, 1880, for the sum OF one thou
sand dollars $1,000 payable three years after
date with interest Mt 10 per cent nnnuin until
paid, said deed OF trust dated May %, lss9
and recorded in BOOK No. 10. pages l5t and l51
OF the Record OF Deeds OF jackson county
State of Mississippi, will on
The It'll day Of December, 1895,
at tho front door of the courthouse OF said
county. in the town of Scranton, Miss, at !.
m, sell to the highest bidder for cash. the fol.
lowing real estate to satisfy said deed OF
trust. to-wit: Lots Nos. ~. 80. AZ and 40 In the
Raby grant Of land rs per Burton Goode sur
vey OF March %. 1881. Of the lands OF W
Denny 4 Co. Said lots all being In section
%. township Z south. range 6 west, Jackson
county, State Of Mississippi.
o. RANDALL, Trustee.
November 6, 1896. 35-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
WE DON'T GIVE 1T UP YET!

Up to the hour of putting the Dem
oCRAT-STAR to press this Thursday
EVENING" we have hopes OF Bryan's
election. The following States are in
doubt, with news favorable for Bryan
California, Delaware, Illinois, Michi.
gan and North Dakota.
We are not going to prepare or eat
our dish Of crow until the news comes
In an official form from the five doubt
full States that Bryan. the greatest
man of the nation, is defeated.
The following, table show the result
up to Thursday:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
Notice to Taxpayers (!

I will DO at the voting precincts hereinafter
named, oil the days and dates mentioned, for the
purpose Of collecting State and County Taxes for
the fiscal year, 1895.
Wilkerson's, Tuesday. Nov. 10, from z to 10 Am.
Reeves, Tuesday, Nov. 10, from ! to -. m.
Helvestion's, wed'day, Nov. II, from 9 to ~ pm.
Wards, Thursday, Nov. IL, from y TO II N.
Jones. Friday. Nov. ID, from Z TO liam.
Oak Grove, Friday. NSv. 10: from ! 70 tI;m.
Fort Bayou, Tuesday, lewis stors) Nov. II, from
Jacobs, "wednesday, Nov. 10, from . to I
Ocean Springs, Thursday, Nov. ~ from Jam
EscstswTps,M Monday, Ncv. n. from 10 am 70 ! pm
Moss Point. Tuesday, Nov. -, nom am to Jpn
Orange Grove. Wednesday, Now " from y M
East fsscacoula, Thursday. Nov. n, non . q
scranton from Nov. ssth 70 Dc. III.
@. d. MOORE
sheriff and TAX Collector, Jackscn o., Eiss:
October y, 1890. W.
UlfEN
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
OFFICIAL VOTE Of JACKSON COUNTY.

All the precinct in the county have
been heard from, which gives the fol
lowing result:
HELvEsTION's PRECINCT.
Bryan 81, Mckinley II, Palmer 8.
Congress-Love q, Griffin II, Hath
Orn O.
OAK GROVE PRECINCT.
Bryan AZ, Mckinley 3, Palmer 0.
Congrcss-Love 80, Griffin 3, Hath
ORR 3.
EsCATAwPA PRECINCT.
Bryan II, Mckinley 3, Palmer 5.
Congrcss--Loyc IS, Griffin 6, Hath
Orn L.
MOSS POINT PRECINCT.
Bryan II, Mckinley 81, Palmer 80,
Congress-Loye 70, Griffin 81, Hath
orn l.
ORANGE GROVE PRECINCT.
Bryan q, Mckinley !, Palmer 2.
Congress-Loye 26, Griffin S, Hath
orn O..
SCRANTON PRECINCT.
Bryan 1873, Mckinley "a, Palmer 10.
Congress-Love l45, Griffin A, Hath
| orn l..
PAsCAGOULA PRECINCT.
Bryan 81, Mckinley 3, Palmer l.
| Congress-LOye 10, Griffin 4, Hath
Orn 0.
WEST PAsCAGOULA PRECINCT.
Bryan I, Mckinley 0, Palmer 2.
Congress-Love I, Griffin 0. Hath
ORR O.
FORT BAYOU PRECINCT.
Bryan 16, Mckinley 3, Palmer l..
Congrcss--Love 10, Griffin 2, Hath.
orn 0.
BLUFF CREEK PRECINCT.
Bryan 81, Mckinley AZ, Palmer 3.
Congress-Loye So, Griffin 43, Hath
orn 3.
wILKERsoN's PRECINCT.
Bryan 20, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0.
Congress-Love %, Griffin 0, Hath.
Orn 0.
REEVES PRECINCT.
Bryan II, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0.
Congress-Loye II, Griffin 0, Hath
orn v
OCEAN SPRINGS PRECINCT.
Bryan 76, Mckinley 10, Palmer 5
Congress-Loye a, Griffin q, Hath
orn 2.
JACOBS PRECINCT.
Bryan 20, Mckinley 2, Palmer 0
Congrcss-Loye IS, Griffin 2, Hath
orn 13.
JONES PRECINCT.
Bryan AZ, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0
Congrcss-Lovc AZ, Griffin 0, Hath
orn 0.
Wards PRECINCT.
Bryan I, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0
Congress-Lovc 8, Griffin 0, Hath
orn 0.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
We call attention to the large ad

We call attention to the large ad.
vertisement in another column OF the
DEMoCRAT-STAR OF the old and re-
liable music house Of Mr.. Philip
Werlein. This w%ell-kn0wn emporium
has removed to the new and elegant
store on the upper side Of Canal
street between st. Charles and Camp
streets, New Orleans. Every descrip-
ton of musical instruments can be
found with a complete assortment OF
the latest instrumental and vocal
music.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Hicks FORECAST FOR NOVEMBER.
The month will open with fair, cool
weather. From 4th to 18th, thunder,
rain and heavy winds, followed
by much cooler weather In the South.
On the llth and 18th will be renewed
storm conditions, followed by cooler
weather, to be repeated from the 10th
to 18th, followed by cold weather.
From 2lst to 23d look for reactionary
storms, followed later by all changes
that naturally occur at this season.
The 9th to the Both il the closing
storm period Of the month. Look
for hard winter storms, ending In very
cold weather. Prepare for a hard
December.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The body Of J. J. Williams, prin-
ter, was found in a cornfeld half a
mile from lndianola a day or two ago.
Knife wounds showed that the man
had been murdered. The sheriff, with
bloodhounds, is on the trail Of the
murderer or m~urderers. Two men
have been lodged In jail on suspicion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
n,tnhnp IN 1909

October y, IB3B. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk Of jackson county, ut Scranton,
Miss. on December IL. 1895. viz:
William n. Crawford, OF Hurley, Miss.
homestead No. q. 1903. for the W hf. ne or and
ne ar, NV or, section 90, township 4 south
ranges west. adjoining farm to SO or. ne or
section 80, township 4 south. range 5 west,
He names the following Witnesses to prove
ton of said land. viz: 49,.
Nicholas Is. Coleman, Brant b. Baria, vii
liam G. Mizelle and MalcOm l.. Hamilton, al
OF Hurley Z. o.. jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT Z. WILSON, Register.
November6 O, 1895. S-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The price OF pccans in st. Louis,
which claims to be the principal pecan
distributing market in the United
States, has advanced one hundred
per cent in the past ten days. The
prolonged drouth IN Texas is cause OF
fhn rise.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Riley Willis, a full. blood Choctaw
Indian, was recently licensed by State
Superintendent Klncannon TO teach
in the public schools Of the State.
Willis Is a resident OF Kemper county
and Is the only Indian ever licensed
Ia this State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Mississippi has gone for Bryan and
Sewall probably by $4,000 majority.
All the Democratic candidates for
Congress are elected, namely, Allen,
Sullivan, C~atchings, Fox, Williams,
Henry and Love. The vote through
out the State was light.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Capt. John H. Miller, formerly edi-
tor and proprietor of the Tupelo
Journal, has purchased an interest
in the Biloxi Herald. He is a vigor-
Gus writer and an excellent gentleman,
and we welcome him to the company
OF the editorial gang again.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlerhas filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim
and that said proof. Will be made before the
circuit clerk OF Jackson county, at Scranton,
Miss. on December II, 1896, viz.
Nicholas b. Coleman, OF Hurley, Miss,
homestead No. 24.057. for the, ne or, section
30. township 4 south, range 5 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
tion of said land. viz:
William G. MizelIe, Brant b. Baria, Malcolm
l., Hamilton and William ID. Crawford, all OF
Hurley p. o.. jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT 4. WILSON. Register.
November G, 1896. 35-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
LAND NOTICE.
LAND ojvncr y , Jacxso1Ss, 4, 49, 49,

Notice IL hereby given that th r. NIrawtentica
named settler has Hlcd notice o. h,s ~ NV claim
TO make final proof in support 2, before the
and that said proof. will % maui a. scranton,
circuit clerk OF U.s. cceeu w: ..A
Mss ASH on I 3 Of Howell, Miss, hG ~ y a.
section NC; II. township , south. range sss ? s 70 prove
lie names the following witncs ma Gcultivs'
his continuous residence upon w"
tion Of said land, viz: ,r.aa o,Neil, Simeon
Harrison n Moody m0vMI ali Of hoveA
Tanner and Webster Owe -"
jackson county. Mss, mr. CON. Registo!!::
October %. 1895. -
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Reports of thedivers commissioners
show that there Is a total enrolment
Of 49, 900, 600 pupils in the schools OF
the United States. That during the
last twenty years the value OF school
property in the South had increased
from SIG, 900, 600 to 800, 900. 900.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Mark A. Hanna, the cOrruptionist &.
poured out Doodle without stint in
order to carry the election for McKin-
ley, and doubtless spent millions in
buying votes. 1t Is said to offered
$40, 900 for the Texas vote, but failed
IN yet IT,.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The New York Supreme Court re-
Gently appointed three women as
receivers of Irrigated property. Well,
what of it? Haven't women been re-
celviDg property ever since the days
of Eve?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

If the sun were to be represented
by a globe two feet in diameter, the
earth would be represented, proper
tionately, by a pea, Mars by a pinhead
and Mercury by a mustard seed.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The number of people who crossed
Brooklyn bridge during the fiscal year
just ended was $4,000, 900, and the re.
ceipts from this source were 81, $50, 600.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
Municipal Registration Notice!

I will be at the courthouse during the
months of October and November. 1895, fol
the purpose Of Registering all voters OF thu
town Of Scranton not already registered.
I.P. DELMAS, Registrar.
Scranton, Miss, October 0. 1906. 3l-4t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

If understanding fish get be-
yond a certain depth in the sea, they
will die from the great pressure Of
water, which they are unable to sup
mort,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The sound money side show to Mark
Hanna's circus, Palmer and Buckner,
managers, cut no ice In the election
In this State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

1t is said that the cost Of living In
New South Wales is 800 per capita
per annum In the United States it
is about $40, in Canada Sl20 and in
Great Britain $l60.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

New Albany is soon to have a fac
tory for the manufacture OF fish traps,
which the Gazette says will prove
quite an acquisition to that growing
fpyvn
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

1t cost France nearly $4,000 to en-
terrain the Car of Russia. The
Nihilists would be willing to enter
tain him at much less expense.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

West Point has a juvenile brass
band composed Of boys in knee pants.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The Irish potato crop of the United
States is estimated to be 345,4S0,0 900
bushels, which is 50,t00,00O bushels
less than last year.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

1t takes money to run a t1rst-class
newspaper, but many subscribers
evidently do not think so because they
are so backward in paying their sub
s~cription.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
NoTICE!
To Whom il May Concern.

To Whom it May Concern.
will sell to the highest bidder ut auc tion
in the tow Of Scranton, Miss, on
Saturday, November II, 1896,
unclaimed Express matter. consisting of
pnrkages. Boxes. Trunks. Valises, ETC., with
out reserve, HxcTerms cash!
GEO. MATTHEW, Auctioneer.
November 6. 1896. 3o-2t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

1t now takes about $~53,00O,OOO per
year to keep up the war department
of the United States. A few years
ago that amount was sufficient to run
the entire government.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

A German capitalist offers $25, DOC
to any astronomer who will prove that
the stars are composed of solid matter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Lord Wolsey has a $4,000 sword.
That is the kind that, is entirely
harmless on the field of battle.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Arizona Territory wants TO enter
the Union as a State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

A man recently arrested in Chicago
had 1000 poems in his trunk. 1t is
supposed that he is an escaped lunatic.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

In Ireland there is still a total of
1880, 900 acres OF unreclaimed bog
land, onc.third of which is under
water.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

There are l44, 3l8 farms in this State,
the average being 122 acres.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The prospect for a successful meet
ing of the Vicksburg Exposition is
said to be exceedingly bright.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The length of days is not every
thing. The parrot lives to be one
hundred years old, but it is a parrot
all the same.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Mrs. Leases tongue comes pretty
near to solving the problem of per-
petual motion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Actions, not words, are the best test
of friendship.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

The Quitman Herald has been sold
out,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

Bryan AZ, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0.
Congrcss-Lovc AZ, Griffin 0, Hath
orn 0.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
Wards PRECINCT.

Bryan I, Mckinley 0, Palmer 0.
Congress-Lovc s, Griffin 0, Hath
orn 0.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06
To ADVERTISERS.

Scranton. Mississippi:
NOVEMBER 6, 1896.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-11-06

OfieiaI Journal Of JACKSON COUNTY.
OAieial Journal Of TOWN OF SCRANTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-03
A Maine Man in Boston.
(Beston Journal. }

\DCSUOu OOulIftls
Deputy Superintendent of Police o. M.
Hanscom returned to Boston recently
after two or three days. stay in Maine.
The deputy was born in the Pine Tree
state and served in the war as drum
mer in Maine regiment. He has never
lost his reverence for his native land, and
not a year goes by that he does not spend
as much time as his attention to duty
permits in Oxford county.
Deputy Hanscom says that there is not
q more beautiful spot on earth than OK
ford. Years ago he saw the possibilities
of Oxford as summer resort, and indeed
it is owing in a degree to his foresight
and judgment that a new hotel has just
been opened.
On convenient hill in the town there
existed a spring, little known when
Deputy Hanscom was a boy and long
neglected, which is now one Of tho well
known springs in the State. The water
finally got to be known, and was for
some time upon the market before the
thought Of 70 hotel occurred to anyone.
Then some of the townspeoplb thought
the matter over. Deduty Hanscom, who
took some pride in Oxford, favored the
idea and the result was the building of a
SIS, 600 hotel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-03
Atthe Mountains,

Correspondence of the PRESS.
Nit. Pleasant House. N. Fl, August l.
The success Of the Mt. Pleasant house
baseball nine has made every house in
the mountains feel that they must get up
q team. Tie first three games of the Mt.
Pleasant nine resulted in victories,
though some of them might be hard
fought and closely contested.
The White Mountain coaching parade
committee held another meeting at
Bethlehem on Tuesday. Tie special com
mittees were appointed to look after the
details Of the parade. The outlook for a
very successful Affair is brighter than
usual, since so many Of the hotels report
that the outlook for August is bright
enough to make up for The slow July
just passed. Mr.. w. f. Wood of tho
Maine Central railroad. was present and
assured the association of the hearty CO.
operation and support of his road in all
efforts to make the parade gala time
not to be forgotten. MIR. f. E. Brown
of the Boston ana Maine railroad said
that they stood ready to do all that they
had in the past years and that they would
be able to take care of more people now