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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

"The Mississippi Railroad Commits
sion," says an exchange, ''has decided
that the freight rates in this State
are entirely too high" This discovery
is not particularly remarkable, for
everybody else knew it years ago. The
question which is agitating the public
mind is, have they the disposition or
power to remedy it?
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Bro. Mayors, OF the Democrats Star,
is calling on his subscribers to settle
up. lie must pay 800 damages, as.
sessed against him for referring to the
editor of a rival paper u "hobo."
We trust the loss OF one hundred
'"slugs" will not cripple the old relia.
Bile DemOcrat-Star to the extent OF
forcing 1t to shut up shop Gulf Coast
Progress,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Capt. P. X. Mayors, OF the Pasca-
goula Democrat-Star, has had judy
ment entered against him in the sum
of 500 and costs In the So 900 libel
suit brought against him by one J. O.
williams last year. The Captain will
pay the costs and keep on speaking
his mind.-North Miss. Democrat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A. M. Gill, late assistant postmaster
at Clinton has been indicted in the
Federal Court at Jackson for using
the mails for fraudulent purposes,
The charges booked against him are
forgery, house-breaking and embezzle.
ment. lie is only 10 years of age.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Judge w. X. McLaurin has so
pleased the people of his district
with the prompt, efficient, impartial
and economical administration of his
office that there is no longer any OBJ
lection to him because the Governor
appointed his brother.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A few days ago, in Florida, four
men were killed, two MORALLY wound
ed and another received serious in
%juries, all on account of a pretty
widow. Manageable ladies are evil
IDENTIFY at a premium in the alligator
State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

The Supreme Court of this State
has decided that the illness of a Judge
for q day; the death or resignation OF
a judge and a vacancy in the Office for
a day; or the expiration in the term
of the Office Of the Judge who began
to preside over the court, and the in.
terventiOn of a day before his success.
sor qualities and appears in court,
shall not work a discontinuancc of
the term,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
NEW FIRM.

Having purchased the stock and good will Of Mr.
W. j. +. Gerard. VT respectfully ask II share OF
your patronage. We will ut all times carry a full
line Of goods usually kept in a general store,
and you will find the goods and prices all right,
We will be pleased to see you at our store.
Respectfully.
LABuZAN n HUGHES.
Scranton, Miss, May -, 1896. 1i1t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A little fellow named Charlcss r.
Adams. Jr., OF Dallas, Texas, recently
proved the champion 4-year-old cyclist
OF the world. He went against his
former worlds record Of 81 seconds
for a quarter Of a mile, and made the
remarkably fast time FOR a kid OF
AZ rs seconds, OF at the rate Of a mile
in 2.12 4l5.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A libel suit brought against p. X.
Mayors, editor of the Scranton Demo.
crat-Star, by one John O. Williams.
was decided against the defendant
and damages of 800 and cost assessed.
The redouhtable Captain says he will
meet the demand upon his treasury
and will still be found at the old
stand doing business as usual.-West
Point Leader.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

We call attention to the advertise,
ment of Messrs. Labuzan & Hughes,
which appears in another column OF
the DEMoCRAT-STAR of this week
These gentlemen are successors to W
j.. E. Gerard in the mercantile bust
ness, and they come among us highly
recommended for honesty and capable
business men. We bespeak for them ;
liberal share Of the public patronage
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
.E'ttp .idregliseihi eRfS.
NOTICE.

Having decided to retire from business ! have
sold my entire stock and good will to Messers
LABuzAN & HuGuEs. have known these gentle
men some time, and you will find them thoroughly
honest, reliable and thoroughly practicable bust
ness men. l cheerfully commend them and ask
that my friends in jackson county give them II
trial. Very respectfully,
". j. T.. GERARD.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Horn & Tonsmier, confcctioncrs
OF Mobile, have an advertisement
elsewhere In this issue, to which we
direct the readers attention. The
firm Is entirely trustworthy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Any policeman found drunk while
on duty Shall be summarily discharged
from the force, says the new Mayor of
New Orleans. Good order, but in
our humble opinion an officer who is
in the habit of getting drunk at any
time is not a fit guardian of the peace.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

The Attn annual session OF the
American Medical Association met at
Atlanta recently. This association
has Over 1900 members, and is one Of
the most important bodies Of the
kind in the world.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
CANDIDATES.
Election Tuesday, November 3, 1896.

Our terms for announcing candidates for Con
gress is sl5, cash down. No announcement will be
published unless accompanied by the CASH. Posi-
lively no deviation from this longestablished rule,
Calls on persons to become candidates will b.
published at regular advertising rates.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Prof. J. r. Dobyns, head Of the
Mississippi Deaf and Dumb Institu-
tion, has decided not to 60 to Missouri,
whittier he had been offered a like po-
sition as the one he now occupies in
this State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
FOR WORCESTERSHIRE DISTRICT,
We are authorizcd to announce

HON. WALTER NJ. DENNY,
of Jackson county, as a candidate for reelection to
the Lower House of Congress from the Sixth Dis
trict, composed of the counties of Adams, Wikin'
son, Amite, Pike, Lawrence, Covington, 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, 1896-05-22

The editor left Tuesday at IL m. en-
route for Meridian to attend the Mis-.
sissippi Press Association, which con.
vcnes at that place On Wednesday at
10 o'clock am.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Gov. McLaurin has been invited by
the Free Silver League of Claiborne
county TO make a free silver address
at Port Gibson on the first Monday In
June, the opening day Of circuit
pnurt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

When the national convention takes
its stand upon a gold platform loud
will be the lamentatiOn Of the great
State of Mississippi that her favoritc
son and seer will in truth become IA
private" among the mass of ordinary
folks. The nation will weep; the
Democracy will wall thusly:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

France is herself fairly well provid-
ed with office-holderS. She nov has
500, 900 with a population of 10000, 900,
as compared with 20O,0 600 in 1895 with
a population of $4,000, 900.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania
and New Jersey have, within the pas,
few days, suffered greatly from forest
fires. The llourishing town of L'Anse
Michigan, was almost entirely de
StrOvod
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

The Dallas News puts forth this
ticket: For President, Benjamin r.
Tillman; for President, James
S. Hogg. Platform-Pitchforks, liv-
crS and lights.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Henry G. Bunner, editor of Puck,
Americas greatest humorous paper
for the past Is years, died in New
jersey a few days ago.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

The plant of the Stonington Brick
and Pottery Co., at IIarriston, will be
sold to satisfy creditors.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A Denver woman kissed Senator
Tillman during his recent trip out
West, and they say she was three
DAYS getting sober.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Eleven people were killed and five
injured by the explosion of the tow
boat Harry Brown 25 miles below
Vicksburg on Monday Of last week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A hot wave struck the Eastern
States on Sunday, 10th inst, running
the mercury up to SO degrees in the
shade,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

BY reclamation Robert Taylor was
recently nominated for Governor Of
Tennessee.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

The Southern Baptist Convention
is to meet in Wilmington, n. c., next
wear,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

J. S. Solomon, a pioneer citizen of
Meridian, died in that city on the
18TH inst.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

A vcritablc horned snake was re-
Gently found near Holly Springs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Hon. w. NJ. Denny has our thanks
for flower seeds.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

Senator lIOar, Of Massachusetts,,
has gone to Europe.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
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NO DODGING The LAW.
jackson Clarion Ledger.

Jackson Clarion Ledger.
George ID. Barnard & Co., blank
book manufacturers and StationcrS OF
st. Louis, Mo-, u Of the concerns
indicted at Aberdeen for forming Il
trust to control the blank book ana
record work Of the different counties
in Mississippi, have addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the different county
officers Of this State:
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. April II. ls0G.
Dear Strive have been asked to associate ON.
selves with n prominent citizen Of your State, toi
the purpose of establishing, ut some central lojnI
in Your state, u first class blank book bindvry am
printing Ofice-a large and first class llant esp,
cially adapted to manufacture all wulk required by
state. county AMI city officers.
Before committing ourselves, We conrludr I,
ask some of our friends and old customers for M
expression of opinion as to the probabilities ="
such an enterprise in the state being successful.
Shall be glad to have an expression from you
soon ON the subject, and arc.
Yours respectfully,
GEG. D. BARN ARD & co.
1t is perfectly manifest from til,
above that Barnard < Co. who are
lOath to retire from Mississippi, have
not read and properly digested tlit
new printing law, the third section O
which says that ALL BIDS SHALL Bl
CONFINED TO THE NEWSPAPER OF
FlCES. JOB PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT
AND BINDERIES LOCATED IN TIL
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND OwNEI
AND CONTROLLED IL CITIZENS THERE
OF"
As Barnard & Co. own no printing
Office or bindcry in this State, and ar
not residents of Mississippi, but resi-
dents of Missouri, they are incligibl,
to do this class of county work. as tn
law is perfectly clear and quite speci
tic. They cannot ~''associate" them
selves with the citizens of this Stat,
and become residents thereof, an,
unless they are citizens of Mississippi
they cannot bid on county work.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22

UVTTTT TT IN UVTH,
Long we've held together,
And many's the tear well shed, John,
When from Office thou wiltseyer.
With hoary Jest in Congress hall, John,
No longer hand in hand. well go;
Bereft of place by the goldbugs. John,
Thoult rest awhile, John Allen, my DO.
[Natchez Democrat
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
Grand Lodge I. o. 0. r. officers.

The Grand Lodge, 10. O. T.. of Mis-
sisSippi. which held its 5Sth session in
Aberdeen, Miss, last week, elected the
following officers to serve the ensuing
term, all Of whom will prove Jealous
and faithful in the discharge of their
duties:
Grand Master-Slmon Fried, Stark.
vile.
Deputy Grand Master-L. +. Chilcs,
Jackson.
Grand Warden-J. W. Stewart, Moss
Point. ..t
Grand Secretary-W. S. p. Doty
Grenada.
Grand Treasurer. L. Power, Jack
son.
Grand Representative to Sovereign
Grand Lodge, Monroe McClurg, o
Walden.
Simon Fried elected one of thu
Trustees of Widows and Orphans
Home.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
FINANCE COMMITTEE
JUDICIAL COMMITTEE.

Wiley N. Nash, Ellis T. Hart, c. L.
Tubb.
Holly Springs was unanimously Sc
lected rs the meeting place of the
Grand Lodge next May, after which it
adjourned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1896-05-22
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.

VIM. Strickland-Grand Chaplain.
Grand Marshal-W. L. Hemingway
Grand COpductOr-Max Stern.
Grand Herald-C. G. Broome.
Grand Guardian-Wm. French, re
elected.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
b. L. II. Wright, E. Schaefer, J. J
Cn\pap
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19

The First bank of Grantsburg opened
with capital of $4,000. This is the
first bank in Burnett county.
Miss Myrtle Warren, principal of the
kindergarten of the state high school
at Black River Falls, died suddenly of
rheumatism of the heart.
Gov. Upham appointed Thomas
jenkins (dem.), of Platteville. member
OF the state board of normal school
regents in place of d. j. Gardner, whose
term expired in February.
The Boscobel Agricultural and Driv-
ing Park association win hold its an
nual meeting in Boscobel September 1,
2, and this year.
a $4,000 fire occurred at the Hurl-
but company shops in Racine.
Articles of association of the Good
Government club OF Eau Claire were
filed
Judge Clementson put a quietus al
Prairie du Chen on the county seat
question by dissolving the injunction.
This terminates any further contest
so far as the removal of the county seat
II concerned.
Frederick w. lnbusch, a welI-known
business man of Milwaukee, died sud
denly, aged 30 years.
John Hesse, a pioneer of Neenah,
died at the age of IS years.
Judge Smith, of the superior court,
has accepted the report of John Diffor.
ex-receiver of the Barclay Milling com
pany of West Superior, whose accounts
were attacked by officials of the de-
funct concern.
The Wisconsin authors convention
at Milwaukee elected Mrs. Fife Hand
Martin, of Milwaukee. as president.
Elias Gallup, aged 70 years, of West
Superior, was found dead in bed from
heart failure.
Rev. Ignatius Ritter. aged % years.
pastor of the Roman Catholic church at
Woodville, . dead.
William Canary, proprietor Of the
GAINESVILLE house and for over 40 years
resident Of .IanesyilIe, died at the age
of 6s years He leaves a widow and two
adopted children.
Judge Fish sentenced Charles II.
Green. e1-city treasurer of Eau Claire.
to three years and nine months in the
W1upun penitentiary. Green pleaded
guilty TO erobezzling $4,000.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19

Arrangements have been made for
the appearance at Reeds Opera House
April 5, of the University Glee Man
dolin and Banjo Clubs. This musical
combination is no doubt the finest our
citizens have ever had the pleasure OF
hearing as they rarely appear out of
the large cities. and is composed of 80
artists.
Every time Ed Pollock's friends
try to cover one ugly spot with their
blanket OF mistaken charity they lay
bare new spots of pollution. Watch
that McLimans spot which begins to
appear in the tea-box hieroglyphics
published by himself and friends and
intended to form razzle-dazzle over
a pauPer grave The spot viii grow.
Watch it.
Thos. Marsden and Mr.. Morrison Of
Fennimore were here attending TO
business in probate court connected
with the settling OF the estate of the
late Joe Morrison on Saturday. The
gentlemen deposited a little coin with
the editor and lightened our labors
with the cheering remark that the
HERALD is growing brighter and bet
ter every week.
w. H. Wilson of Boscobel passed
through here Monday on his way to
his diggings in the south part of the
county, to be absent from home about
three weeks. He told us that they
were raising large chunks of copper
in the France diggings six miles east
of Boscobel and that they are talking
of organizing company to thorough
ly prove the prospect
Mrssrs. r. C. Huntington and W.
L. Washburn of the Platteville News
came to town Saturday afternoon.
''Mott" remained here over Sunday,
but Hunt, accompanied by Billy
Altizer of this city drove on over to
Bloomington where Hunt got his
aunt, Mrs. Spenser, and they drove
through back to Platteville Sunday
afternoon. Billy rode back to Lam
caster with Jim McGonigal .who hap
pened to be in Bloomington fora Sun
day visit. Mott returned to Platte
vile on the train Monday afternoon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19
Ho0IJse DILL are tasteless, mild, effec-
AOOA > AAAS tive. AL druggists. Csc.
How to Cnre Rheumntlsm-

ARAGo, Coos Co., OREGON, Nov. 10,
1893 wish to inform you of The
great good Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has done my wife She has been
troubled with rheumatism of the
arms and hands tor six months, and
has tried many remedies prescribed
for that complaint, but found no relief
until she used this Pain Balm; one
bottle of which has completely cured
her. take pleasure in recommend
ing it for that trouble. Yours truly,
c. A. BULLoRD. Fifty cent and 81
bottles for sale by Joseph I. Bennett,
druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19

Where did get this dreadful cold?
No matter; the great question is, how
shall get rid Of it? Use the Pineola
Balsam, soothing combination Of the
remedies nature has put in the pine
and other balsamic trees. 1t cures
the Inflammation and tickling in the
throat and if taken in time will pre-
vent the spread of the disease to the
lungs Ely's Pineola Balsam is
strongly recommended in cases Of
asthma. Twenty-Five cents is the
price. Tell the neighbors about it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19

A choice residence in the city Of
Lancaster is offered for sale. The
house is new and modern in stvle,
contains eight rooms besides halls and
closets and fine dry cellar, and is CON
venient to schools and churches. The
property includes three lots of ground
and can be bought together or in
parts. For further particulars inquire
at this office At.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19
ROE SALE.

Several Short Horn bulls Of the low
down bloeky beefy kind one of which
was bred by J. II. Potts & Son Of Ill.
If G. w. BLIGHT, Cuba City, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19
EXCURSIONS.

We have made arrange
ments to give excursion rates
one fare plus $500 for round
trip; at various intervals dur
ing the coming year, to the
beautiful irrigated country on
the South Platte river in Colo
RADIO. For further informa-
ton CO 4 on or write to US.
Rem ember we always have
a large list of farm and city
property.
MCDONALD & ALTIZER
Real Estate Agents.
Once over BaldwinG JewelrV Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-03-19
SHORT LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
MOVEMENTS or PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF
LANCASTER

Condensed Paragraphs -Items Wise and
Otherwise.
Fancy SILKS sor waists at Basford's
W. NJ. Rowe and his wife were here
I Monday.
Frank Thompson of Dubuque was
here Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Q. f. Williams visited
Lancaster friends Tuesday.
John Wright, Sr., is confined to his
bed by a severe attack Of grip.
Call at Basford's and see the only
Cow Boy overall in the city.
Frank Greer and Pearl Carey drove
over from Bloomington to-day.
New dress goods arriving daily at
the store of c. H. Basford & Co.
Miss Judd, Of Apple River, is visit
ing with her Uncle Henry Judd.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. b. Carter spent
Wednesday in Sitter at the Sherman
residence
Miss Carrie Mink of Dubuque visited
her friend Miss Nora Knapp in this
city Sunday.
Green and orange emblems were
numerous on our streets Tuesday, St.
Patriek's day.
A large number of trout were
planted in streams near Lancaster a
few days ago.
viii Morrissey. of Bloomington,
was in Lancaster last Thursday. We
acknowledge call.
Prof L. E, Holden of Beloit College,
will preach in the Congregational
Church next Sabbath
Messrs. j. Y. Gardner and s. T.
Parish of Platteville were here Mon
day on probate business.
Bring your boys and girls and buy
them nice new spring cap. They
7 have the best at Basford's.
New wood-sawver in town. Jake
Becker is the father and the boy was
born Sunday, March 10th.
Lewis Groom and Antonio Obershaw
2 of Cassville were among our highly
esteemed visitors Monday
Lou Weber's little boy. who has not
been expected to live for number of
days, shows improvement.
Chas. Basford left for Milwaukee
and Chicago Monday to purchase new
3 goods for the spring trade.
& The school at Cuba is taking a va
cation and its teacher, Miss Nellie AL
tizer is at home in this city.
Public meeting of the Lancaster
Temperance League at the NJ. f.
& church next Monday evening.
Fred Falley passed through here
Monday returning from his southern
trip to his home in Wahpeton.
Dr. Hassell was called to Madison
Tuesday for consultation in the case
Of Floyd Bushnell who is very i'll.
Jud Walker and Frank Sarles, two
of Boscobel's bright young business
men, shook hands with us Friday.
The latest thing almond
Macaroon Powder" guaranteed pure,
at the store of c. H. Basford & Co.
Ed Schreiner, who has been i'll of
typhoid fever at Two Harbors, is ex-
pected home here in about week.
If you need anything in soft or
laundried fancy shirts for gents, 60
! TO Basford's.
Mr.. Will Mccormick accompanied
by Miss Clara Belz Sundayed with
their friend Sarah Breihan at Ellen
boTo.
The little German Professor,
Oscar Berge was bailed out of Jail
Tuesday by Mrs. Mckinney of Fenni-
more.
There will be a building boom in
Bloomington this summer, VIM. Per-
rim leading off with fine house and
barn.
A case of gun stealing was before
Justice Baldwin Monday. 1t was such
small affair that it was hardly worth
noticing.
Mrs. w. Richards and Miss Rowden
went to Milwaukee Wednesday to
spend week with their aunt, Mrs.
w. E. Carter.