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The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

TITE ECHO SHUT OUT OF OXFORD.

IfOxford, Miss, eau stand it, guoss we
can stand 1t. That town has n typical
case of the scare. In Bay st Louis there
Is not aud has not been even one "suspi-
cious" case, yet many places have quar-.
antincd against It. The following COM
munication which explains itself was re-
ceiyed Saturday night. While Mayor
Brown has oyerdono it, yet we must con-
graduate his people on having magis-
trate taking 30 lively an interest in their
welfare and precaution for their safety
oxford, Miss, Sept. "a. 1897.
TO The Sea Coast Echo. Bay st. Louis.
In view of the yellow fever existing AZ
New Orleans aud Of the uniinproycd con
dItIon all alcng The line Of the Infected
places we request you not TO mail any of
Of your papers TO your subscribers at
this place for the present.
We wiite this by consent Of all par
ties taking the papers here, and have
passed an order prohibiting tie delivery
Oi any such mail ut this Office.
Very respectful ly,
.loHN +. Brown, mayor.
MAIL leaving here is thoroughly fumi-
gated, and while being transmitted
as Mayor Brown intimates, to convey the
germs, the chances are too slim TO en-
tertain any danger.
The mail following we received this,
also seE.exDlanatoryi
Office Of
Jne oxford Globe,
i. Il. Showers, Ed. o. Prop.
Publisher Sea Coast Echo.
The authorities at this point have or.
dered me 10 have all my exchanges from
a snlf coast stopped lOr a season till
the yellow fevct sVaiu passes EJ. YcG
win oblige me by eTasing the oxford
Globe from your list.
The Echo Is welcome visitor to my
oiIlce, aud will be glad TO have It again In
a few feeks,--as soon as the yellow fever
scare is over. Ver5 respectfully,
j. Il. SHOWERS,
Per Abbott Beard, foreman
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
SEALED PROPOSALS.

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the sccrotn-
ry Of the Board of Mayor nd Aldermen
for lighting city lamps for one year from
the frat day of October, 1897, according
to specifications ON file at Secretary's Of
fec. All bids will be opened aud rcnd at
the special annual meeting to be held
October /, 1897, nc 1880 a. m No bids
Will be received after 9i. IN. that day.
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. RICHARD MEM Es,
S.25-3t Secretary
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Tnia rle,ninlia ~

we are truly thankful TO the few wbt
have been SO thoughtfulas to settle thell
subscription this week. Now that sources
Of revenue have neen cut OF oy the quar-.
antlie, these small amounts come Id yer,
hands Ocean Springs Progress.
We hardly ever dun our dellnquents
but this remiudsus that at the Bay manl
are they who read the paper from week L
week. know of their indeDtcdness ane
seem 70 think q remittance would Insult
us. This reminds as, too, that TO maGg
outsiders statements OF their indebted.
uess 'yefe nlaiied them, but to no result
There IS no better time to remit that N
the present.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Subscription 90 per Annum, in Advance

marshal; Richard Mehdes, secretary. Absent:
Aldermen Ramona, and yonGohren.
The object Of the meeting was stated by the
mayor 10 bo to discuss the subject of expense
entalled BY the City in relation 10 quarantine
On motion OF Alderman Tavre. secondod nv
Alderman Ladner. II was ordered to suspend
both night watohmon from the nth Of this
month. Carried.
On motion OF Alderman Ladner, seconded by
Alderman Favre, tho secretary was ordered 10
advertise for sealed proposals, for lighting 90
lamps with Insurance oil, according 70 Hpociica-
tions ON flle at seoretary's Office Bids will b,
received until the lst day of Oct, 1897 at 0
O'Clock a. m. Carried.
on motion OF Alderman Favre, seconded by
Alderman Ladner, In view OF the quarantine ra.
strlotions II ls ordered TO suspend all work on
the streets that are shelled In this City, and to
tako effect from date. Carried.
On motion or Alderman Ilndner, seconded by
Alderman Favre the street commissioner was or
dored to not notify any more road hands, on
and after Saturday the 18th day OF September,
Moved and seconded to adjourn to mootlng in
"A copyl r. MsNpEs, Secretary.
A special meeting of the board of mayor and
alderman Of tho city Of Hay st. Louis was held
a. M the city hall on tho 18th day Of September,
Present: Hon George Arbo, mayor; l.. H.
yonCiohren, j. l.. Favre, II. Ladner aldermdn;
q. W. Maynard, marshalj Richard Mendea
The object of the meeting was stated by his
honor Mayor Arbo, 10 bei That In the evont OF
a financial crisis arising from the quarantine
regulations, what relief II any, tho board can e1-
tend the population, and through its mayor ex-
tend Immediate relief until such time as the
board can sit on the case.
on motion of Alderman vonGohren, seconeed
by Alderman Ladner, II was ordered that tho
mayor be empowered TO act according TO hig
best Judgement should a case as mentioned
above happen.
On motion duly seconded the board adjourned
10 meeting In course.
A copyl r. MENpEs, Secretary .
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
THE AAron or Ngw onLnANs.

This country Of onrs, the home ot tile
brave and free. is land Of FREQ sneech
and no one man or bod3 II men shall take
y unto himself 70 shsckle American free
speech on American soil When this effort
to stihe is made il should be mode 10
learn better OF or else sulfef
Last Friday IN New Orleans, Mayor
Flower, IN Answering committee repre-
senting the masses Of certain wards who
held an indignation meeting Is protest
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Notice of Examination at Nicholson and
Bay ST. Louis.

NOTICE il hereby given that exafni
nation Of teacbe 8 VIII be held qs>Nichol.
s1n " and Bay y. Leggiui Ser -~| danger Of
yellow fever l. "@t -. .i.g...'.. before. All
applicants can be ..."..dcd In time to
finish up successful term. Due notice
Will be givcnIn the columns OF this pa
per. A. G.. STEVENSON,
County Supt. OF Public Education.
Nicholson, MISS, Sept. 20, 1897.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

y =
Pass Chliatian, Miss, sept. III. - The
selooncrs referred " in a previous tele.
gram, AID which are now undergoing Il
fuinigatb1n ut ohip Island. Will DC per
mltted TO unload as soou as certificate
10 ttat effect IL forwarded TO DIS. Hunter
aud kiger of the state board OF health.
Ia the meanwhile the following Telegram
has been received Dy Dir. a X Robert
sou, the president Of our local beard
La future no other schooneis will pc per-
mifted to land under any circumstances.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Hiram College,
A School for Both Sexes.

sii2.60 will pay for oard room heated
and cared for, tnitou ant incidental feg
Tor the entire school year. We call atten-
ton C) TO Four Classical Courses (2)
Four Scientific Courses tS) -Four Literary
Courses ~ Five Special Courses (a)Fiye
post Graduate Courses We ask You to
consider our splendid advantages IN mu~
sic we have a German director of high
rauk, special Music Building regular
conservatory advantages are offered
Bear in mind that we offer exceptional
advantages in the departments oi Oratory
Art and Business. We Ing special stress
upon ! the variety and strength ol our
courses, 2 the strength Of our faculty
tbc beauty and healtIfulness OF the loca
ton. our moral and religious surround
Jugs, our splendid equipment ln tue
I way Of buildings 6 the marvellous low
rates IN which these advantages an be
enjoyed. Catalogue Will be sent on ap
pllcation. Address Il. v. ZoLLARs,
Hiram, Ohio.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

That business is prostrated all along
the lire Is plain. The following Is from
the Scranton Chronicle.
All the sick people in Scranton are con-
valesclug, but the same cannot be SAID OF
business. Adeathllke silence reigns here
and the monotony Is not even broken by
tho sound of whistle. The excitement
Of few days past has completely sub
sided, and In its place prevails a du Illness
hitherto unknown In this city Of push
and energy. All the industries are sus-
pended aud the owners are away. Blu
siness cannot improve until their return.
They need not wait for frost to ami
hilate the mlcrobes-thcy are dying a
natural death.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

bogtown, Miss, Sept. 2S, 1897.
Mr.. Joe Moye has been on business
tour up the river.
Mr.. II. A. Boyet was quite sick last
week, but Is able TO be at his post again.
Miss Sarah and Harry Baxter were on
the sick list last week
News 10 and around this locality Is very,
very scarce at present, owing to the fever
excitement and ali the logic Is "yellow
fever"
Mr.. ID, X. Weston killed forty squirrels
one day lust week over on Middle river
II seems as II this town dies on Sunday,
there Is no past time whatever; church
and Sunday school have been discontln
ued until after the fever scare is oyer. A
number OF families, victims OF tho scare,
have moved out Of town, some are camp
Ing others have rented houses IN the
woods, X. Y. r.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
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Proceedings Of the city Board

a special meeting Of the board OF mayor and
alderman OF the City OF Bay 81. Louis was held
at the City hall, on the 18TH day of September
A. u. 1891, at o'clock D. m.
Present: Hon, George Arbo, mayor; J. L.
taYre, r. Ladnef, aldermen; Goo. W. Maynard,
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

Harris Practical Business College,
Jackson, Misa., will refund half your
tuition, nader their guarantee plan. If
they fail to secure y0u n situation.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
THE FEVER SITUATION

AT Edwards and New Orleans the aver
age shows an Increase over last week,
but the rate OF mortality has never been
known to be as low as during the pust
week.
Reports from the coast are very encour
aging, Mobile 10 recovering slowly.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

against the mayor converting school
house into temporary yellow fever hos
pital, took occasion to say in part that
reproduced below and accredited to him.
That opposite In parallel is guaranteed as
rights to all ci,izens alike by the constl-
tuition 80 dear TO the heart of every true
Ianrt nf tina plnry nft7TG
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

The It'd. will have to face a criminal
charge. The seguin Tex.) daily Anchor
of Friday contains: ut is believed the
yellow fever came to Beaumont IN a copy
Of the New Orleans Times Democrat"
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Jefferson Military College

THN WEbElN EsANE w NNENHHEA-
An Eugllsh, classical, scientific, "A nd
business school, with literary, and athlet-
&c triining, laboratories. library and well
equipped gymnasium Three complete
courses and excellent preparatory depart
ment. $50 for nine calendar months,
including board tuItsn, room, washing
and lights
For catalogue address the superlnten-
dent, j. $. RAYMOND,
Washington Miss
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

This quarantine business Is deterorat-
ing more business, projects and causing
personal interference than anything yet
heard Of If any damages can be material
~ claimed by the many corporations and
individuals in quest Of reparation, then
it viii require a Soloman SO solve tho
difficulty Of meeting the pressure.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

"Half 70 loaf y bettor dian none" re-
marked one ofour readers as be received
bis paper last week
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

4 detention camp near 0syka has been
named Klondyko.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

Bancroft, the magician, died IA sou.h
Carolina sunday Of typhoid fever.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

what Upelopsas says " is heaitlIlni-
ness might be applied 70 Bay St. lousi
"Neare 80 blamed healthy that clothing
refuses 70 dye
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

The coast papers are reducing their
sizes for the present while number have
suspended. Unless the quarantine is rats-
ed Ocean Springs viii be without a pa.
pcr after this wpeIe.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

Eurekal All doubts to flight. 1t is
Guitercg fever.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

Today is anniversary ofthe great %
storm,
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

A certain J Frost il looked for lust
now with nnyIelding Interest.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

There is something sensational abodt
the New Orleans beard of health, and
right bere We wish to express displeasure
at the style of its bulletins. In addition to
the total number Of cases mp to date il
persists in the same mode announcing the
death rate, never announcing the number
recovering, the number discharged. This
way suggested would be the thing exact
~, viz; Total cases previously report
ed -; new cases this day -; deaths pre-
viously reported -; deaths tins day -;
discharged and recovered previously re-
ported -; discharged and recovered this
day -; remaining under treatment--.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

II memory serves rs right, was ii not
Indignation meetings where the masses
protested sud made known their dis
pionsuro Of the former mayor that brought
uut Mayor Flower and gave him oiiceG
IL was 80 fashionable fad then; the gen
tlemap elected entertained it as the great
est thing ever achieved and given citi-
zenship. This is bad outburst--a sign
that needs watching.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

This fad of people
meeting TO protest
against everything
that does not suit
them IL becoming al
together too fash
ionablo and must
stop. Mayor Flow
ar Nav Orlcpns.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02
Per Abbott Beard, foreman

1t is singular indeed the number Of cure
alls that are now beng pushed on themar
ket as "thc only yellow leYor enre." Since
two weeks our desk has almost been he
4ieged by advertising offers and rate seek
ing from charlatous and patent medicine
firms Will itmight 5e unbusineas like,
al such letters after first perused for the
sake Of curiosity are consigned to the
oblivion of the waste basket. Since
onr humble opinion does noc concur with
that oi he fake experts, 1t would be a
rank Inconsistency to do otherwise. and
not only an imposition on the public, but
vertising columns Of'rhe Sea Const Echo.
The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1897-10-02

Tho rights of tho
people tn meet aud
protest against acts
Of public officials.
'--Constitntion of
state aud country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
NEwBERN.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Pray Of Abilene
we're visiting at the home Of Mrs.
Pray's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.
Kaufman, few days last week.
Benz. Gish, Jr., is at home again,
having spent the summer at Chap
man working for the Belle Springs
Creamery Co.
Walter Morley is the possesso7 of
new road wagon.
A party Of merry young folks
gathered at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Morley Saturday evening to
celebrate the eighteenth birthday Of
their daughter, Emily. A bounteous
supper was served, after which the
young folks enjoyed themselves by
playing many lively games.
Tolbert Kaufman visited at S.
Markley's on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. R. Herr and their
daughter Emma attended the love
feast at Zion on Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Kauff-
man, girl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
ThQ Ref)eltor's County News.
CARLTON.

+. Cornell Of Ithaca, N. Y, has beer
visiting S. W. French the past week
and looking after his land interests
here leaving again Monday for New
York.
Marion Tolbert is unloading a car
Dad of lumber here for the purpose
OF erecting new house on his fine
farm.
Rev. A. C. Prick filled the Presby-
terrain pulpit Sunday evening.
j. R. Callister and LATE Wyckoff
have gone into the coal business.
John Mitchell has bought him a
fine new buggy.
Mrs. j. N. Hustled is on the sick
list.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. H. Strunk,
a son. Henry says it is another Re-
publican voter.
F. Z. Peterson our depot agent has
been transferred to Marquette, A. L.
Ready returning here and taking his
old place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
CHAPMAN.

Mayor Fancher is on the sick list
Mrs. S. R. Hoag returned from
Battle Creek, Michigan, Wednesday
where she has been receiving medical
treatment the past three months.
Her health has been much benefited.
The citizens Of Chapman were de-
lighted with the Halloween reception
at the high school Saturday night.
Many of them had astounding fortunes
told them by the witches in their den
in room 3. In room 10 the refresh
ments turned out to be chiefly larks
from the fair hands of the senior girls
The intensely funny farce "The Sleep
ing Car" was admirably presented by
the faculty as fitting close to an
evening full of frolic and fun and
social enjoyment.
Rev. W. C, Wheeler went to Wame-
90 Tuesday on very important bust
ness.
Two furnaces are being put in the
basement of the Catholic church this
week. Father Leary secured sub
scriptions sufficient to cover cost be-
fore the work was begun.
The customary mischief making of
Halloween was summarily put down
this year by Mayor Fancher and
number of special constables who re-
NAMED awake to protect the property
of citizens all night.
The annual reception Of Kings
Daughters was held at Prof. Cooks
residence Monday night. The parlors
were well filled with young people;
vocal music, literary program in
unison with their line Of work, fol-
lowed by dainty refreshments afford
ed all that was requisite for delight
full reunion.
A large attendance is looked for at
the combined teachers association Of
Geary and Dickinson counties next
Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
HUMOROUS.

81 want to say this shouted John
lingo, "as state in the great galaxy Of
commonwealths Hawaii will simply BE-
a jim dandy" "You bet" echoed Hon
Rouser Down, "a regular honolulu
Philadelphia North American.
-"poor Robinson! There goes hia
funeral" what, is Robinson dead?
II imagine he is. Perhaps be Is just rid
ing around town in that hearse for the
fun Of the thing, however. "-Cinclnnatl
Commercial Tribune.
-Customer-"You remember you
sold me this coat yesterday? You said
you would return the money II II wasn't
satisfactory" Clothing Merchant
"But, my dear sir, it vos quvite satisfac.
tory; nefer had peter money as dot
in all my life."-puck.
--Doctor-"Ifyou mast know, ma'am,
your husband won't live "a hours long.
err" Goodness graciousl" CIRCULATED
the broken-hearted but economical
woman, "and here you've gone and pre-
scribed medicine enough for five days.
-TitBits.
Young Lady-"You are wonderful
master Of the piano, / hear" Prof. Won
Spieler (hired for the occasbn)-"I
blay aggompaniments sometimes"
Young Lady-"Accompaniments to
singing?" Prof. Won spieler--"Aggom-
paniments to conversations. "-Tit-Bits.
American Boy-"Papa, what's an
absolute monarchy" Papa-"A coun.
try ruled by king whose authority is
unlimited. His word is law, and the
people must do bis bidding. Doyou un-
dsrstand?" American Boy-"0h, yes;
. sort Of political boss. weekly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
Silver Issue Dead.

Ex-Gov. Horace Boies, Of Iowa, is
still sticking pins in the sixteen to one
tires Of The silverites. In letter made
public on October IL he discusses his
new bullion basis theory and concludes
as follows:
at is said that no plan Of the char
acter would be In accord with the Chi
cago platform. That Is true. But the
Chicago platform has had its day In
court before the tribunal Of last resort.
Must democrats, to be loyal, adhere to
1t forever2 The objection is at variance
with the whole theory Of our form Of
government. II valid elections would
settle nothing, majorities would cease
to rule, and when a political issue was
once joined II would 90 on until one or
the other Of the parties to it was total
ly annihilated."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
ENTERPRISE.

Andrew Lasure while repairing o
boiler in Herington last week had
boiling water turned upon him severe
ly scalding his foot.
The j. B. Ehrsam & Sons Machine
Co is doing some rushing business.
Arnold Ehrsam is in Manhattan
where he is coaching football team.
Roe McKillip Of Chapman and
father Of Manchester were in the city
on Sunday.
Two students Of Central College
who came last week became homesick
and returned to their homes in Rush
county on Saturday, thus leaving the
college with only forty-six students.
A good many buggies and their
parts we're strewed around the Rock
Island depot Sunday night. Every
body was looking for his buggy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-04
RINEHART.

Mrs. Mary Marts visited friends
north Of the river last week.
Mrs. Matte Sage spent Sunday a
George Criswell's.
Harvey Hollinger owns new
bicycle.
viii Hollinger is talking Of build
ing new residence.
A wedding is rumored to occur neal
here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jarrard visited
Mr.. Jarrard's brother northeast Of
here last'Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Lawrence was married
last week to Mr.. Cleveland an elderly
gentleman of Wakefield.
Wilbur Wick and wife visited friends
in Rinehart last Sunday.
j. F. Murphy Jr., was up from
Herington testing milk the forepart
of this week.
Miss Ida Jarrard has gone to Mrs,
Bakers north Of the river for STAY
Of six weeks.
Misses Laura and Minnie Hollnger
and Katie Gabey and Mrs. j. S. Hol-
linger were visitors at the Rinehart
school last Friday.
Miss Howell of near junction City,
took dinner with Mr.. Jarrard's folks
last Sunday.
Mrs. j. A. Wilson and daughter
Loretta spent several days with rela-
tives in and around Abilene last week,
returning home Sunday,
Miss Georgia Nichols went to abb
lene Saturday.
The first frost struck this neighbor-
hood last Thursday night.
Jim Henson, of eastern Kansas, has
hired to his brother-in-law Will De.
trich for the fall work.
I. A. Taylor's father of Cincinnati
has been spending several weeks with
him.
Fraze and Ed 10y have each put up
a new windmill.
Curtis Lowry was visitor in Abb
lene Saturday taking a last look at
some of the candidates.