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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
CURSE or COMPETITION
BY PARKWAY NOSES

Have you son or daughter growing,
In this world to take their placer
Are you then contented, knowing
| Life Is such cruel racei
Do you know how men arc trying
To deceive through piottings dcepf
Hear you competition crying:
Gold Is god. and life is cheap
| Cruel curse OF competition!
|. Hear the homeless orphan ten
How this hideous. hot perdiitlon,
Hungry. hateful. hopeless bell
! Ilardens hearts and hope Of labor
Into hopeless hades deep.
Grind them, damn them." cries their neigh
| Dor.
Bread Is dear. blood is cheap"
Grinding. greedy, grasping giant
Grabbing gold In goddess greed;
/ See the slaves, subiucd. suppliant.
Cringing cOwardly to creed.
Lord Of love, how long must labor
| Languish In this lnwless state.
Kicked and curs'd by wealthy neighbor
In this hideOus hell OF hatey
God Of great and glowing glory,
| Competition Is our curse;
StOOp to hear our startling story,
Where the world where woes are worse?
Where the world where wealth so witching
| Wrongs the rights Of young and old!
Poor and proud for plunder pitching,
Grasping greedlly for gold
Grinding, greedy, goddess grabbcrs.
Christian churches cease to chidc:
jew and Gentle jams and jabbers,
Tools to trade and trouble tied.
Give, give ear. oh, God OF GlOries!
Dollars decoy. devils dwell
Stand to stifle startling stories
| Heard In hungry. hopeless hell.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24

The Water Velley Herald contains
the following live story: "One Of the
articles purchased by a Tilatoba mer-
chant last fall was a willow tablc-no
private marks to distinguish
1t from thousands of similar size and
shape. 1t was placed on the counter
in the store and remained there undis-
turbed and almost unnoticed all vim
ter. But when spring came the table
was noticed to put on different ap-
pcarance and one warm day about two
weeks ago IL was observed to be busy
sprouting leaves and twigs just like
the balance OF the trees. 1t now has
several full grown leaves and It's small
limbs arc growing rapidly. This story
Is vouchcd for by a number Of reputa
BILE citlzcns from that neighborhood.'
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
VOLUME 81.
THE COURTS.
1HE REGULAR TERMS.
Circuit Court-2nd Dist.
sAuI,EL II. TERRAL. IrpGE.

SAMUEL, IL. Ir.hhNh 'tWh'
lanes n. NEVILLE. DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
1, the county o! Wayne. on the second Mon.
day Of january and July and continue six
"Iy IN the county Of Pearl River. on the third
Monday nf April and October and continue
In m, county OF Marion. Second District Or
the fourth Monday of January and July and
c"ntInuc ak days. In the First District. OH
,hr first Monday OF February and August
aud continue six days.
In the county nf Clarke. on the Second Mon
duy Of February and August and continue
In The county nf Jasper. on the first Nom
dnv Of March aud september and continue
twelve days. A..
Monday Of March and September ana con-
time six days.
In the county of Hancock. on the fourth
Monday Of May aud November and continue
twelve days. A..
Monday of May and November and continue
twelve days.
in The county ~ Jackson. on the fourth
Monday of April and October and continue
twelve days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24

Il Is stated that tile late Mrs. Ma.
rion, who died recently at kirkwood,
Mo-, and who was an elder sister of
exPrestdent Hayes, never foryave her
distinguished brother fvY taking tho
side Of thc government dHring the
clvM war; her syMpathics having bceAi
an with thc South.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
BILLY'S RUSE.

Billy Weldon loungcd up to the coun-
ty clerks desk with hand full Of sill
yer and face full Of mystery. The
mystery dissolved to embarrassment
when, obedient to Il loudly whispered
request, the clerk handed him mar
riage license.
"Say. You'll keep this dark for me
won't you, pleasc?" he said entrcat-
ingly, lingering the document as
though it were serpent,
"Of courSc--if you say so, the func-
tionary returned, smiling. Whats
up, Billy? Got to run away with your
girl ?"
Nav. Wisht l had-'twould be
easier! Yes sight easier" Billy
returned, moppng his forehead hard.
You see, It's this way y-pap'S dead
agin marryin. I've done hired to him
fer the whole year, and | cont see
how I'm ever goin ter steal time ter
round and git the passon. then streak
it to the Widdcr Wilson's and wait
till Sary has got into her wedding
frOCk.
"Why not wait till Christmas 2"
THAT was my nUtion, but it don't
work wuth Il cent" he said. "Yml
see, the frock's the trOublc-it's real
silk. That frock can't be let go out
o fashion. Ef won't come ter taw.
why. jim Nixon is ready, wllin and
waitin, and though she'd ruthcr have
me in the family she take Jim soon
er'n let the fro:k go out o. style"
"lt is il pretty hard case" the sheriff
said. lie had str0lled in just as Billy
began to tell his woe. If it would
help you. Billy" he went on, ''Ill
summon the old man on the Jury"
The clerk cut him short. THAT
won't wOrk-he's too DID," he said.
1--WE must think OF some other way.
It'll never do never in the world-to
have SO much matrimonial capital
idle"
Billy's face fell.
ut beats me-" he murmured. Eyes
1t beats me clean. Id take a week
of and never grudgc the time, but
the old man he drawed our contract,
that ef lost any time needless, aginst
his will and say so, lie could stop the
whole half my wages he is ter keen
tell Christmas. That's whut gifts me
whar the wool's short"
Your head is level, Billy" the
sheriff said, grinning.
big meeting begins Tomorrow. &c
there and have the knot tied right In
the face OF everybody" Ned Marks
again suggested, but Billy shook hls
head.
II thought o that he said. "Bul
the Widder Wilson, she's so cussct
high toned she won't have no Sunda,
marryin; says that's pO' white al
over. You see CT l jest knOwed where
the old man would send me any per
tickler day, so much as a week before
hand, ! could git word ter Sairy, ant
she'd be all dressed and waitin-th'
knot could be tied in no time-bu
there amt no chance O that. Pears
ter me, betwecnst the old man an(
the widdcr, I'm in bad row fe
stumps."
"YOu are that, but don't give up
Billy! Well stand your friends ant
see you through his three cOnfldant
chorused between explosive laughs.
After ten minutes Of rapid confer
enccs the CLERK drew forward shee
OF paper with the official head ant
wrote:
: DEAR OLD FRIEND WELDoN-I hca
!, from Billy you are a prisoner to rlIcu
matim. That is very bad news to me
as l was depending on you to brinI
the watcrmclOns for our lawyers bar
becue next Saturday. It's just th
same old thing--0ur yearly frOlil
: You have been with us many a time
/ have asked Billy about bringing u
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
MISSISSIPPI. FRIDAY, APRIL "A, 1896.

the melons. lie thinks it can't be
done, says the crop is pushing too
hard. but don't m0le than half be-
lievc him. Make haste to get we'll.
There Is heap l want TO tell you.
Your friend, jim Polk ASHTON.
There" he said, his eye twilking
as he handed Billy the missive.
mind. young man, you don't want to
come to this barbecue. Hang back as
much rs ever you can and trust us for
the rest"
A slow and smiling comprehension
dawned on Billy's face.
"Ill be thar-er tharabouts," he
said. "lt's tho old place l sposc p.
the Cave spring-and the road ter it
runs spang by the Wilson gate"
Cant spare day. Crap so pushin!
Who ever heard sech talk. you young
muttOnhead Arabm Squire Weldon
said cxplOsivcly when he had read the
letter. you'll go, sir. Yes! You
will Go like a gentleman, too, and
take Niger ter mind the wagon and
tote watermclOns ter the crowd"
II don't see the use of it," Bill,
maintained sturdily, though his heart
was humping SO with joy he could
hardly stand. "Sccms s0rtcr hard tel
me, you can make me lose a day when
l don't want ter, and then l cant stor
fer notllin less'n you agree"
That shows I'm heap the smart.
est man o the two," the squire re.
turned, with a clucklc. BILLY, il
ever you git ter the pint o running
your father, he'll give you the best
hundred acres o land he's got"
Dusk was falling as Billy drove
home from the barbecue. A radiant
some one in tlOwcrcd silk sat at his
elbow. His three friends had made
his way smoother than uil-the bride
had been dressed, the minister in
waiting. AS soon as the wedding was
done he had driven on to the Cave
spring. The Widder Wilson herself
had insisted upon it as the least he
could do by way of showing his graft
tldc for the dozen silver spoons the
lawyers had sent to the bride.
lie had had Il day OF uproarous fun
and fcasting. With the courage of it
strong In his veins he had resolved to
take his wife home with him. But as
they ncarcd the house qualms and
tremors bcsct him.
In spite Of them he walked boldly
in, holding her by the hand, and went
straight up to his father.
"Thcm lawyers sent you ths-with
best wishes and compliments" he
said.
With a gasp the old man grasped the
situation. lie raised himself with
difficulty from his easy chair and held
out his hand to the bride.
You're welcome, my gall he said
heartily. "In fact anything would be
yolrnma II H. provnd nc vnu dn-tlnf
that thar boy o mine could have the
sense to git ahead O his daddy. lie
done it this time, clean and clear, but
he had all the lawyers in town ter
help him."
But he had more sense than any OF
thcm-tlle sense to waut me-" Sarah
said saucily, putting up her face for a
kiss, which the squire gave with the
hcarticst good will.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24

A writer Of feminine notes oil d
"Woman's Page" gives this timely
warning: Don't think q hIan IN
fascinated BY your good Looks h YOU
catch him staring at you. Your back
hair may be coming down or a black
smudge on your nose may be the rea.
son for his concentrated gaze.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
Secret Societies.
SCRANTON.

SNNN ION.
10 o. +. Scranton Lodge No. H. mcrtsev
$50 O'Clock. II. bloomfield, n. c.; ii. ;.
ROurkc. Secretary.
scranton Enran,pmcnt M. ~. mectscvrry
q and nh Friday evening lt Odd Fellows
,Ia' q. H ,:% o'.ck; S;i L. D. iierrick' C. II
knights OF pythias. Mississippi Lodge No;
n? meets every Thursday evening mt Old
Fellows Hall ut ,:3O o'clock. ID. !icrrick.
e. c.: B. 7 Browne. N. of &k. ot X. x
F.& 4. NJ. Gulf Lodge No. 40. meets and
llall. }. ). rortis. W. MI VIM. g. Parker,
Secretary.
woodmcn of the World. scranton Camp No.
Ga. :. u. Ruggc. G.. c.: I. d. Eccht, a. L.;
J'G' llulsbush. CLERK ,,,,r
The following orders meet In Stewards new hall
Moss Point I.oir" M. III |. u. d. +. Ever,
Monday night. c, NJ Farley, \. C.. NJ. NJ. Wat
kins. Secretary
Moss Point Enrnmp,nent No. s-First and third
Friday nights ]. ". Stewart, e. T.; J. B. Cham
berlin scribe.
pasraguula Lodge No aN. 4 = & A. NJ
Every tmrl Saturday night +. ton,cr ". N.
Z, II, W~d Sc rctarv.
0'cr-Evcry second and fourth Tuesdays in each
month 7. ". Adams, Senior Senator; j. A. Hat
lstad Secretary.
W@lmrn Of the world No. 55-Sccond AMI
lmilth Fridays IN "a h month. ThOS. spencer.
Secretary; II. G. Herring, Consul Commander
NJ NJ. Watkins, Adviser Lieutenant; I. W. Ad-
ANS. CLERK.
Chapter No. lOS. meets every scconu Sat ur-
day In each month. II. l.. Howe, II. P.;C. II.
Cult Lodge n. e,s, Knights OF Honor.
meets second and fourth saturday nights In
earh month. ". Fred Hcrrim. Dictator.
Knights of pythias. Moss Point Lulge No. lls.
meets every first aud third Tuesday ~ Stewart
iiall NJ i:3n O'clock. II. &. Herring, G. C.; 5. II
shannon, X K. \. and NJ. +.
st Charles Lodge. A. +. 4 A. NJ. No. 1a0-
regular communication FIRST "Wednesday
night OF each month. For lecture third
Wednesday. -. Johns days. Annual com
,,uhications @th Of June and eth ut !lecrnl-
UT 81 each year. G. s. COLLARD.-W NJ.
F'J. Hill. Secretary.
ESCATAWPA.
'"'g" X. of u. M. 3il5 h lids regular meeting'
W second and fuurth saturdays in each month
H. A. Sntholi. Dictator; II. W. Couch icportcr
OCEAN SPRINGS.
Ocean Springs Lodge No. So X. Of ?. W
.. 'ancleave, &. g.; A. p. kntxum, V. G.: o
Noung, p; +. J.. Tarlv, N. Of NJ; Il. D. Wig
sW,n!n"n, W0'n, VI; at A.; ". Lorenzen, !. g.; c. "
r., vANCLEAvE.
Eel Lodge No. 426 meets saturday bcfor,
III Wnc nrSt sunday In each month Mt Vancleave
rotary, '"'' ~
DAISY.
ua'sy Lodge No l2l, 4. 7. h A. NJ, meet,
'"'"rnay before third Sunday in each month
a. '""'Ser' W. NJ; u. Q. Furry, Secretary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
THE WILLIAMS SISTERS.

The Williams sisters-in order that
these deaths may be more fully under
stood 1t is necessary for ine to state
that what has been said by Miss vii.
liams' southern relatives regarding her
pure and Christian life should be be-
lieved; also, that, prior to meeting
me, in 1893, she was yirtuOus woman,
thus rendering truthful the statement
OF Mr.. Charles Goldwalt, Of Boston,
that he had never known her other
than as an intimate friend OF his
wife's, and THAT in June, 1888, lie did
not wire her a considerable sum OF
money to ChicaeOi In response to a
demand for the same from her that
she was not temporarily insane at q
hotel opposite Tire puliniati buildin0,
Chicago, May 20 to %, 1893; was NOT
later secluded hi Che Baptist Ifospi.
tal, In Chicago, under tire name ot
Mrs. Williams. md still later IN ,
retreat in Milwaukee, and that stt
did nut Kill her sister and threaten I,
XIII her nurse who rad her Ia cbarg
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-04-24
Philadelphia County Prison.

Copyrighted April 10, 1895. by the Morning
Journal Association. Any unauthorized pub.
lication Of the whole or part of this matter
will be made the subject Of legal prosecution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
HR. SEWALLS RESPONSE.
GREAT NOISE ALMOST browns THE
VOICE OF THE CANDIDATE FOR
NICE-PRESIDENT


When Mr. Bryan finished speaking for an in.
slant there was dead silence. Then tho audience
broke forth into a cheer. Mr. Bryan rnod and
walked back TO pis seat and sat dowl. The APP
plause continued and members Of III, National
Committee and members OF the Notification
Committee that occupied seats in the ear ~ he
speakers stand arose and crowded INTO the flag
draped box 10 shake his hand. Sena, n Stewart,
pOrtly and consequential clambered over The
railing OF his box and grasped the boy orator.
by the hand and shook II warmly Mr.. stewart
stroked his gray beard thoughtfully as he be-
nigny watched the others follow in the act Of
shaking hands
All this time Mr. Sewail. who was next
cidedly uncomfortable. and seemed to flush
with anticipation OF what exI ected or him
Suddenly the tail form OF Governor stone. chair-
man OF the Notification Committee, loomed up
I'm front OF the box He adjusted his glasses
firmly on his nose glanced uneasily over the
turbulent audience waved his hands abort Tor
sp.nce and cleared his throat The audience
Maid no attention to his plea for silence. the
hand I'm the balcony crashed out Il am looking
,,r dat bully." Governor Stone expostulated.
and then Mr. Danforth came to the front ana
nounded vigorously with hts gavel. This did
NOT hiring the desired hush. and the chairman OF
tho Notification Committee and the chairman
OF the meeting and the chairman OF the Ma
tionai Committee all glanced at each other In
desperation.
After a few moments Of INDIGESTION Governor
Stone turned his back the audience and
picked UP the white scroll OF paper. emblem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13

1--WE opposed to the policy and practice OF sur
rendering to the holders OF the obligations OF me
United States the option reserved by law 10 ,he
Government of redeeming such obligations In either
silver coin gold coin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
MEXICO NOT A PARALLEL CASE.

These who deny the ability OF the United States
10 maintain the parity between gold ard silver at
the present legal ratio without foreign aid point
Mexico and assert that the opening of minis
will reduce ii silver basis and raise gold a
premium II is no reflection upon sister Re-
public TO remind people that the United States
assert that the United States Is not able do any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
CAPACITY FOR ABSORBING SILVER.

In discussing this question we must consider the
csnacity of our people TO use silver and the guam
,it,. of silver which come to our mints. 1t
must be remembered that we live In a country
only partially developed. and that our people far
surpass any equal number OF people in the world
In heir mower TO consume and produce. our extern
.ive railroad development and enormous internal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
ANXIOUS TO ACT ALONE.

In conclusion permit me TO say word in regard
TO International bimet lllism. We are not opposed
TO AN international agreement looking to he
restoration Of bmetallism throughout the World
The advocates Of free coinage have on All occa-
sions shown their Willingness TO cooperate Win
other nations I'M the reinstatement or slI|cr, put
they willing to await the pleasure vi .'ci
Governments when Immediate RELIEF ~ neeueu Nv
the neone OF the United States. and they further
telieve that independent action offers better rs-
aurance OF International blmetaIIlsm WAN 1oINne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
OPPOSED TO SPECIAL CONTRACTS

The Chicago platform expressly declares in favor
NJ snch legislation as may necessary to prevent
for rho future the decentralization of any kind of
legal-tender money by private contract Such con-
tracts are objected to the ground that they are
against public policy. No questions the right
NJ LEGISLATURES TO fix the of interest which can
he collected by law: there IL far more reason for
preventing private individuals IRON seI q, " Iaw
iegal-tender law. The money which II ~ "a"
made ~ legal tender must, In the course OF orul,
nary business be accepted by ninety nine OUT Oh
every hundred persons. Why should the one nuil-
dredth man be permitted 10 exempt hlmselt from
the general rule? Special contracts nave zen,
dencv 10 Increase the demand for particular klid
If money and thus force IL to premium rave
rot the people a right TO say that a coinpaIatNrIy
few individuals shall not be permitted 70 u.I"nse
lect a premium in case they succeed IN forcing one
kind OF money to a premium? -. .....
There is another argument to when ask your
attention Some of the more Jealous opponents or
free coinage point the fact that thirteen months
must capse before the election and the hrst regu-
lar session OF Congress-. ana assert that uuriis
hat time in case people declare themselves In
favor Of free coinage. all loans viii be withdrawn
and an MORTGAGES forcclosed II these are merely
,,ronhecies INDUCED in by those who forgotten
The provisions Of the Constitution. II VIII be sum
Gent TO remind them that the President IS en-
sion whenever the public good requires such ac-
ton IT, IN November. the people by their ballots
restoration OF bimetallism the system can be IN
augura ted within a few months. $500 49,
H. however the assertion that loans VIII be with
drawn and mortgages iOreclosed Il made 10 pre-
vent such political action a. the people nay be-
cye 20 be necessary for the preservation OF their
rights then A new and vital issue Is raised. When
obtain consent from the owners Ct money and the
changers OF money before they legislate upon
democracy to a plutocracy. Rut that time has hot
yet arrived Threats and intimidation Will be Of
no avail The people who, In lT6. rejected the doc
trine that kings rule by right divine. will not. In
generation, subscribe a that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-13
AppEAIING no SENATOR SHERMAN.


Let me say a word now, in regard 10 certain per-
sons who are prominently benefited by a gold stand
ard and who favor it. not from desire 10 uespaSs
upon the rights Of others. but because the crcum-
stances which surround them blind them TO the erect
o. the gold standard upon others shall ask you -
consider the language Of TWO gentlemen who's" ''''R
public service and high standing IN the party 10 "hc
bv our opponen,s In 1863 Senator sherman said;
The contraction Of the currency IS fer more u,so
ana offer lions have gone through that operation
before. II Is not possible 70 take tnal Wy .o,
csp,taiist OUT OF debt or a saared officer or ann9-
tant il Is a period Of loss danger lassituI' 81 80
snd d,saster II means ruin to al dealers whose
debts are twice their business cApltdi 49, mo
fail 81 III Agricultural production without any great
reduction OF taxes. What prudent man "oiu u@ 10,
build house a railroad factory or pd'" WIN
his certain fact before him. A. ro,orrod
As have SAID before the salaried officer rcferred
m, 80 ,rsn whose salary depends upon busl-
conditions. When Mr. sherman aesc II Ibe neo-
Die exrenf fhe captaist out Of debt. and those WHO
stand in position similar 10 MS. ne u stdlihs
give The matter careful consideration Mr. sherman
Was al that time speaking OF tne r@lH ~ ,hich he
set forth APPLIES II there IS contra ctlon OF the VOL
une OF the standard money Of ire "or'H'
MR. BLAINE QUOTED.
Mr. Blaine discussed the same principle IN con-
necton with the accommodation OF silver SPEAK
ing In the House OF Representatives on '"e -" VI
February 1873 he said II believe the sUussie ~"
going on I'm this country and other countries lot
single gold standard would. II successiui, p'ouu'
widespread disaster in and throughout the coi"-
merc,sl yor,d The destruction OF silver as money
and the establishing Of god as the so,e , UNI ~
value must have ruinous enect III "a" iid a. axsd
retrn IL roouev These would be ENORMOUSLY cii-
HANGED In value. and would sai" '"'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-10-29
A Pretty Wedding.

A very pretty home wedding was that
which occurred on last Wednesday eve
ming, at $3.50, at which time Mr.. Burch
Erwin and Miss Anna Bittlemeyer we're
quietly joined in wedlock. The nuptisl
knot was tied by Rev. DR.. McSurely in
his usual happy and impressive manner,
after which the guests, who were com.
posed of the relatives of the joining
couple's simmediate families, were invited
to partake OF an elegant supper. The
marriage occurred at the groom's resi-
dence on East Main Street, neat little
cottage which he had handsomely fitted
up and at which place they will start
out on life's journey together. They
were the recipients of many useful pres
ents. We wish them much happiness
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-10-29
Mystic Midgets,

There are few, If any public enter tain.
ments which exceed in merit the Mystic
Midgets, . juvenile cantata produced at
Bells Opera House, Friday and Satur.
day evening, under the direction Of Mr.,
Decker, of N. Y, and for the benefit Of
the Christian Endeavors of the Presby.
terian Church. The prominent parts
among the maze Of FAIRIES, sprites and
goblins were the fairy queen imperson.
ated very prettily by Miss Grace Haller;
Ruler Of the Midgets, we'll sustained by
Phil. Shave; Ugleo, the ogre, by James
Turner, excellently performed: Psyche,
happily presented by Miss Adnah
Smith: Little attendants of the Queen,
Louana Strain and Margaret Patton
There we're hundred performers, all Of
whom deserve especial commendation
for their excellence. But space forbidi
the kindly notice we would be glad *
give them. 1t must suffice to say tha
the event was grand success, and was
greeted by good houses both nights.