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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
MORE THAN FIFTY-SIX YEARS II HAS NE, Err
FAILED IN IT'S WEEKLY VISITS TO THE HOMES
OF FARMERS AND VILLAGERS THROUGHOUT
IHE UNITED STATES

1t Has faithfully aborcd for their prosperity and hapDns
tor The improve nent Of their business and home in
trcss. for educnlon for the elevation OF Amnr;c,n
manhood and true womlnhood
1t has told at the reside interesting and obstructive OH
of the doings of the world the ma IL! an states
1t has advised he farmer the most approved mel od
Of cutiyating and harvesting his crops and the mon
time t" convert them into the largest possible amount
of money
1t has led in al matters pertaining welfare of farmers
and villagers, and for hall century has held The
confidence and esteem.
1t is the New York Weekly TRIBUNE and we furnish
it with the SITTER / year for Sl35 ca II in advance
Address all orders to t II FI SITTER.
al mn,
sample
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

Pursuant to call for mass meeting to dis
cuss the question Of issuing bonds for the pur-
pose of establishing and maintaining a system
Of water works and electric tights for the town,
. large crowd Of representative citizens and
taxpayers assembled at the court house on
FRIDAY evening last.
The meeting was called to order BY Mayor
W. W. Farnsworth. Mr.. J. d. Clark, alder
man, gave a clear explanation Of the towns
purpose to issue $4,000 six per cent 20-year
bonds, and stated that the income derived
from the sale of water and lights would pay all
interest and provide the necessary sinking
fund, leaving a probable deficit of $l32.7O the
first year, producing figures to substaniiate
his statement. He also read letter from the
Tariff Association, showing that the present
insurance rates would be reduced on an aver
age of about 40 per cent. The meeting was
forcibly impressed with the arguments pre-
scented aud seemed to be enthusiastically fol
the proposed Improvements.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

! turned nome last week.
Mr.. A. Blumer is having erected a
large tower tank upon his machine
shop lot for fire purposes, Messrs. JnO
lW. W. GriersOn & SON being the con.
Tractors.
We are pleased to learn through
M. w. H. Graham that his sOn.in.
law, Mr.. q. M. Morgan, OF New Louis
vile, Ark, is rapidly recovering from
his wounds and is now able to sit up.
Mr.. FFauk 3. Castanera and bride,
after several days spent at Nashville
Al the CeD tennial, are spending few
days with his father, Capt. E. Casta'
nera aud family.
Mrs. Oliver P. Anderson, after
spending a few days in New Orleans
returned home Thursday, acc0mpan-
pan led by her two lovely sisters, Misses
Louise and Jessie Schwager.
The steamer Capt. Fritz Is now
making weekly trips to New Orleans,
leaving Saturdays from that city, and
weekly trips up Pascagoula river,
leaving for up the river on Tuesdays
as far as water pc uniting.
The following officers Of Moss Point
Lodge No. llS, X. OF P, were installed
Tuesday night Of last week by D. ID.
G. c. Hon. 4. NJ. Dahlgren, of Biloxi:
]. A. Smith, c. G.; A. N. Cowan, v.
c.; @. o. Yates, p; ]. Daniels, NJ. Of
w.; N. NJ. Watkins, X. Of r. and M
of E.; Paul Kemp. l. g.; Henry
Schroeder, o. G.. After the cere-
monies a splendid supper was served
at the Phoenix Hotel.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
BREWTON ITEMS.
BY COMMODORE.

Slow rain falling tonight.
Boys, get ready to 90 to work.
Who do the watermelons belong tol
MIR. Joe Graham is sick with fever.
Mr.. q. S. Leather bury, Sr., is visiting
his sou.
Mr.. W. j. Drewton moved to Scranton
Tuesday.
Mr.. Waller Green is spending a few
days in Scranton.
Fiotlacted meeting closed at Red Hill
Tuesday night.
Mr.. G. s. Lea,herbury has bought the
Leatheibury 4 Avent mil.
Steamer Capt. Fritz is expected hero
to morrow.
The s.camer Valeda made ber regular
,tip Friday with freight and passenge,s.
Messrs. Halcs and Tom Murphy, two
popular young men OF Vancleave were in
town Sunday.
Mr. fl. ID. Greene attended Conference
uJ Union church Sunday. He repOrIs a
good service and pleasant time.
Two boats per weel. and Messrs. Leath.
elbnry Eros. will soon have line oil
scbooners running to New Orleans, carry
ingout charcoal and bringing in tho ne.
cesa fics of lie.
Mss Lillian Faith aud Mrs. I. D.. Stone
two beautiful, charming and accomplish
cd ladies' OF Mobile, came up on the w.
leda Friday. Saturday evening they
went to Leatherbury's Landing to visit
Mrs. G. ). Leatherbury, Jr., Mr.. JO'
Lea therbury accompanied them.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
ne May.r-snd
sOf the town of
N anY, person who

ASOrderly or disturb.
ing the peaco-M any, person shall,
on conviction, beb fined not less
than one dollar and costs, and 1t
appearing to the Board that there Is
no ordinance now in force on this SUBJ
ject, 1t is ordered that the above and
foregoing Ordinance 20 into immediate
effect.
mo. al
An ordinance entitled an ordinance
providing for the punishment of
persons guilty OF assault and bat
terry. 81
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen OF the town of
Ocean Springs, That II any person
shall unlawfully assault, strike or beat
another person In said town, he shall
upon conviction be fined not less than
one dollar and costs.
Be 1t further ordained, That mas
much as said town has no ordinance
on the subject Of assault and battery,
that this ordinance be IN force and
take effect from and after its passage.
mo. 75.]
An ordinance entitled an ordinance to
prohibit using profane, obscene or
other improper language in the
streets, etc.
BE it ordained by the Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen OF the town of
Ocean Springs, That any person who
shall prOfanely curse or swear, or use
obscene or other improper language
on the streets, public places or In any
residence In said town shall, upon con.
victi0n thereof, be fined not less than
two dollars and fifty cents. Aud it
appearing to the Board that there is
no ordinance now in force on this SUBJ
ject, it is ordered that the above and
foregoing ordinance go into imme-
diate effect.
The "GloriOus Fourth" Sunday
was a day OF remarkable quiet here,
although the excursion trains brought
In g0Odly crowd. Our efficient Mar
shal Tardy, backed by a strong public
sentiment, has convinced New Or.
leans h0odlums this is not the place
to give them welcome.
Mr.. w. J. Kilduff, the handsome and
wide-awake represen tative OF the New
Orleans Lumber Trade Journal, &C.
c0mpanied by his charming wife spent
Sunday evening and Monday forenoon
the guest Of his friend Mr.. George
Salzer, q wealthy capitalist Of La
Crosse, Wis.,, stopping at Miss Eliza
AmeS.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
lohiciai.l
TOWN OF SCRANTON.

The following resolutions were adopted
ut regular meetng held June 3, 1897, by
the Mayor aud Beard of Aldermen:
wArsR WORKS FOR FIsE PURPOSES.
Whereas. Tie town of Scranton is in
constant danger OF being partially or to-
tally destroyed by FIRE by reason of the
fact that there is no adequate supply OF
water distributed throughout said town
with which to extinguish or prevent the
spread OF fires; and whereas. it Is the
opinion Of the Mayor aud Board of Alder
men Of said town that steps should be
speedily taken for the purpose of estab-
fishing, distributing and maintaining m
adequate supply OF water throughout the
town for the purpose Of extinguishing
fires and to prevent the spread thereof.
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen of the town OF Scranton, That
the said town e ect upon q site to be
hereafter selected by this Board. u plant
for the purpose of maintaining and dis
tributing throughout said town an ade-
quaie supply Of water, TO DO used in ex-
tiusnishing fires aud preventing the
spread thereof. consisting of u stand pipe, /,
pumps. engines and other machinery and
appliances, and that the town proceed at
once to purchase aud lay in the streets of
the town the necess Try mains, pipes, hy-
dr;ints and other appliances fori'strbnt-
ing water to the different portions of the
town; that such plant be erected, or con
s'ructed, aud the pipes, mains, hydrants
and appliances be laid, constructed snd
placed in accordance with the plans aud
specifications prepared by Rob't r. Zell,
civil engineer. which plans and specitica-
tions are hereby adopted, and which are
now on file in tho office of the Clerx Of
this Board.
w. W. FARNSWORTH, Mayor.
H. 3. ROURKK, Clerk.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

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pro'ec',ou vi ny anu p,oPel"y 'n1'o.",
anu wnereas, .nls noaIu - a"r,Sou ss:, ,%a, a..
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tne .owu ,'"" 'uo I..o""0 .,..s;o ,;"h.. " vp e.
erat!c" oy tue owu VI el1o'''c 1 ,'S"s S',.S .E
i,sntinE Cne sGteets, %uu *.so .oi su.",su .ns.,
NY ng1ts Uc tue 'nhao'Va"'S VI '"0 S""'
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
WATER WORKS GENERALLY.

Whereas, The Board Of Mayor and Al
dermen of the town of Scranton have this
day adopted the necessary order, or resO-
luton, for the erection and maintenance
Of the necessary plant and appliances iol
providing and distributing throughout The
town an adequate supply of water. to be
used in extinguishing fires and prevent
ing the spread thereof. in accor1ance with
plans and specifications prepared by RoD'l
X. Zell, civil engineer, and now on file in
the office of the Clerk of this Board; and
" whereas, this BOard is advised that at
very little additional EXPENSE the said ap-
pliances for providing water to Oeytngnlsli
fires and for distributing the same
throughout the town, can be nsed tor dis
tribut:ng aud Supplying water to tho M
habtants Of the town, and which will be
source Of revenue to The town.
| Now, thcrefole, be it ordained. by tho
Mayor aud Board Of Aldermen of.the
town of Scranton, That an elsci ion. be
held on Tuesday, both day of July, 1897
for the purpose Of obtairing from the
qualified electors of the said town au-
thOrity for the erection and maintenance
0t Il general system of water works for
the purpose of supplying water to the in
habitnnts of the town, ut rates to DO
hereafter adopted by this Board, and
which water works are to be owned,
maintained and operated by.the town ol
Scranton; that P. X. Mayors, NJ. Z. Pan
key and Henry Jacobs bc and are hereby
appointed as Commissioners to hold such
election, and that ?. X. Mayors, Que OF
said commissioners, IL hereby directed tn
have prepared au'! distributed the Ohicia
Ballots tO be used in said election. That
there shall be printed ON said .ball0<s The
words, aFOr Water Works for General
PURPOSES" and against Water WOrks4ol
General Purposes" AMI electors .desitina
to vote for the ersctisy aud m'sintenanss
Of system or water works win vote, by
n,Mkipg IN ''x"Upresite the words 'sFoI
Water Works Tor Geuelal PURPOSES" and
electors opposed thereto, will vote b!
making an "A" opposite the words
"Against Water Works for General pnr
poses"
Thatsat least ten days notice shall bt
given Of such election, and Of the pur-
pOses for which the same is held, b. pub
lished ny an advertisement th. ro0f in ~
least one issro of the PascigUnla DEMO.
CRAT-SrAG, an "aH home print paper ,
and by posting notices thereof in three ol
more public placcs in the town OF Scrar-
ton; that said election shalt bs held al
the court house, in Scranton. and con.
Quoted as near as practicable in the man
net OF conducting a general municipal
election, and SAID Commissioners shall
make return thereof to this BOard on the
2lst day Of July, 1877. when Il specia
| meeting will be held for the pu,p 'se Of
cal,vassing the returns aud declaring the
result of said elections
W. W. FARNswORTIl, Mayor.
lis. RoUGKE, Clerk.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

On Thursday nisht, July lst, Mississippi
Lodge No. 50, Knights Of Pythias, installed the
newly elected officers Of the lodge. Hon. A.
y. Dahlgreu, Of Biloxi, District Deputy Grand
Chancellor, condueted the ceremonies. The
following we're installed: Henry Jacobs, G. c.;
V. Ros, v. G.; Charles Ferris, p; Esd Lin
diugsr, N. Of A.; Fred Swsils, N. Of "; Ed.
ward swails, I. g.; rhos. Kitehin, O, q.
After the installation an elegant suppsfkas
spread for the members and invited guests.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

The Ladies of the Lutheran church will
give a garden party at the residence Of
Capt. Geo. Frentz Thursday, July 18th.
Admission 10 cents. Mr.. aud Mrs. Frentz
invite all their friends and neIghbOrs to
make the garden party success.
Voters Of Scranton, don't fail to read notice
Of the Election Commissioners, appointed ia
hold an election in this town on Tuesday, July
10th, for water works and electric lights.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
water Works and Electric Light Election

The Mayor and Board Of Aldermen Of
Scranton have ordered an election to take
place on Tuesday, July 10th, for the purpose
Of getting the sense Of the qualified voters Of
thus town on the subject Of water works and
electric lighta. All progressive and wide.
awake taxpayers and broad.gauge men Of the
town, who have the interest Of the town at
heart, we believe, will vote for water works
and electric lights Read the resolutions Of
the Board Of Mayor and Aldermen printed
elsewhere 10 the DIHocR Ar.SrAR to-day.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

Mr.. Ed N. Taylor, the efficient deputy sheriff
from vancleave, was in town Monday and
Tuesday Of this week on legal business.
Miss Geneva Nix, an accomplished young
lady Of Whistler, Ala, arrived here last week
and Is the guest Of her cousin, Mr.. Will 7. Nix
and family on Pascagoula street.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

b. l.. Hamilton, OF ST. Elmo, Ala,
has purchased a half interest in the
Champion Livery Stable here and at
Moss Point. The style Of the frm is
now Roberts s. Hamilton.
Columns, balusters, newels and all
kinds uf turned work, mouldings,
frames, and II you wish to finish up
your house call and see me.
H. G. OLIVER.
J. L. Roberts, agent for Junger Il
Gass Co., Mobile, sells the best and
cheapest Pianos aud Organs made.
See him before you buy.
COMING!. COMING!! ~
Frank. Brown the travelling Photo
grapher. He will be at the depot,
commencing on Monday.
l am agent for the sale Of Silver.
ware from the Mutual Manufacturing
Co. of New York and Standard Sill.
verware Co. OF Boston. Any one de.
string Silverware Of any kind will
please give me their patronage. - :
ALBERT DELCoMYN, Scranton
FOR SALE.
The steam tug Ned Robinson, 80
feet long, S-foot> -beams> Price-s700.
Address Il. Post, Scranton, Miss.
II June 25-l9-3t]
TO FIG GROWERS.
Wantad to buy Figs in any quantity.
Highest market price paid. For par
ticulars appIyU
BARATARIA>CANNING Co.,
l6-5t Biloxi, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
JOB PRINTING.

The DrhoCRAr-srAR Job departmeu ia
very complete 10 every particular. IN
running presses quick delivery and tn
STYLE Of Job Printing execlted A fvs" III soh
Of stationery and papers always orcr yAlleA
Prices to suit the times. Cash on Qnted a, M
Don't send abpoad ior your Job 4. .,..,.a.....
(Patr0nise your home ONCE
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
ADDITIONAL OCEAN SPRINGS ITEMS.

Nessrs. Chas. N. Meriwether and John B.
Stemper, who have been prospecting in Mexi-
CO and the Territories, returned home last
week. They enjoyed their trip, but found
busia' IS opportunities scarce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
roNaWsPApsR MEN.

have for sale, CHEAP for CASH. secondl
hand Plow Paper Cutter. in good condition.
you want bargain apply NJ once:
p, X, MAYERS.
Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

Mr.. WIN. Martin, Of vancleave, dropped ia
Monday to chat US. lie reports . much.
needed rain in his section. The coal business
is rather dull now, and is only selling at II
cents per barrel.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
Port Of PaScag0ula,
N
OFFICE DEN0CRAr.SrARl
Scranton, Miss, July ., 1897. (

Report for week ending July 8, 1897.
ENTERED.
July 1. Brit. bk. Wildwood, i,lsS tons, Perry
from Cape Town, South Africa.
CLEARED.
July g. Am. sch, Hil1egard, 70 tons for Caibarien
Cuba, BY L. N. Dantzler Lumber Co.
with ll84S6 feet lumber, value el ,iS4.
July 8. Am. sch. Eleanor. 81 tons for Havana BY
L. N. Dantzler Lumber Co. with 968, ,0Ot
feet lumber, value e2,589; 49.TE fee,
sawn timber, value eiSS
July 2. Brit. IS. Benedick 1881 tons for London
by Hunter, Benn b Co. with 800, 10
feet lumber, value els,06s 241 NO feel
sawn timber, value 2,4l0.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Local Notices inserted under this head are
charged for at the rate Of 10 cents per
line for each insertion.

Telephone to the Champion Livery
Stable here or at Moss Point for teams.
The latest fad in Photography Is
without the glass. They never fade
at Browns gallery.
The. person that takes the best
Photograph while am here will
give 2 life size Photographs free Of
cOst-onc for the babies and for the
ladies. +. j. BROWN.
Two LKters full blood Berkshire &
POLAND China pig for sale. Apply
quick to
4. II. LEWIS,
Scranton, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.
Churches.

METHODIsT-Rev. tnman W Cooper. pastor
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer-meeting
every Wednesday evening.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rcv. ID. o. Byers, pastor.
Preaching every Sunday. Prayer-meeting
every Wednesday night.
BAPTIsT-Eld. II. Bennett, pastor. Preach
Ing every first and third Sunday. Prayer
meeting every Thursday night.
Arrival and Departure Of Malls.
Anives-7;25 a. nj lis p. m. Departs-90a a
M 400 p. M.
MRs. c. z. McIsSIs, P. N.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
News Items of Interest Gathered From
Various Sources.

The Phoenix Mill is closed down for
repairs.
Master Harvey Morris Is visiting
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-09

The following resolutions were adopted
ut regular meeting held June 8, 1891, by
the Mayor aud Beard Of Aldermen:
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-01-22
POR NUEVO GAMING
de Gel Heraldo,, !, de Madrid)
LUIS BONAFOUX.

A trav6s de las negatives y rectihca-
caciones de la prensa ministerial, que
menudo contradicen hoy 10 que aver Sc
diiera, va filtrandose cantldad de luz
sufciente para Yer que ell Gobierno ha
trasladado la question de Cuba desde
ell terreno de las armas al de las notas
Y conferencias diplomaticas.
ST el ocultar este fuese de alguna uti-
lidad para cl pals, nos prestarfamos
sin ell menor esfuerzo de la vOluntad Il
guardian ell secreto Pero en- realidad
Sc trata va de un secreto a voces, y de
NADIA servirfa nucstro silencio, cuando
todos los grandes periodicos extranje-
ros, Y hasta muchos polfticos espanoles
hablan continuamente de las negocia
clones entabladas aceptadas por el
sefor Canovas a consecuencia del Men
sale de Mr.. Cleveland.
Cree el Gobicrno realizar una obra
patriotica admitiendo hoy 10 que tanto
lie repugnaba no hace muchos meses, y
rectifcando por complete, no solo ell
| sentido de su politica en- 10 concernien-
tie q Cuba, sino ell texto de aquellas re-
petidas manifestations que en- hora ae
exaltaci6n brotaron de labios del prl-
| mer ministro de la Reina. FL que pa
| reci6 a Gle Temps de Paris altivo. .ciu
dadanO de Roma, cede por tin las lie
| mandas imperiosas de la realidad como
humilde visir de Constantinopla. No
hemos de luZgar nosotros cuando seryfa
meior q los intereses de la nacion: 81 al
resistir entonces, 8 al doblegarse hoy.
| Lo que de cierto Sc sabe es que la in
gerencia de los Estados Unidos no en-
cuentra va oposicion alguna en- el ami
mo de nuestros gobernantes, Y que pa
rece penetrar tambien, sin protesta nj
escandalo de nadie, en- ell espfritu de
| todos los polfticos de Espafa.
No 10 comprendemos; pero es evil
dente que despues de haber perdido un
tempo precioso discutiendo 81 conyenfa
eiercitar la acci6n polftica con respecto
Cuba por libre y expontaneo movi-
miento de nuestra voluntad, sin aguar-
dar excitaciones ajenas, sobre todo
sin ceder a la preston de los mismos
| que han fomentado aquella guerra, Ii
| berales conserv adores vienen ahora a
coincidir que hay que entenderse con
los Estados Unidos para poner termino
a la situaci6n de la grande Antilla.
Menos Sc comprende que habiendo
sido este ell pensamiento constante de
| la mayor parte del fusionismo, ha-
biendo consistido casi toda la fuerza
del Gobierno actual en- representar los
ojos del pals una polftica diametral-
mente contraria, aparezcan hoy los con-
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-01-22

nador don Antonio Daban, de infausta
recordaci6n, coloco en- sus pecadoras
manos la vara de la iusticia.
Aquf no sc intriga en- balde;
por 10 cual ell mas zoquete
resulta en- un periquete,
sin mas nj mas, hecho alcalde,
pOniendo al pueblo en- un brete.
Jamas ell senior Ruiz pudo sospechar
que su protejido subiese tan alto; pues
en- este case, de seguro que no hublera
barrenado la ley para colocarle en- ell
Ayuntamiento.
Pero, gin diebus ilIiso, ell senor Ruiz
tenfa inter6s en- que ell senior Alfonso
ocupase una de las curules del Consls-
torio.
De modo, que depurando detenida-
mente los hechos, ell senior Ruiz del
Vail, tantas veces nombrado, viene a
ser ell causante de todos los desaclertos,
.errores, equivocaciones lamentables
que ha cometido ell senior Alfonso desde
la hora desdichada en- que Sc hizo cargo
de la alcaldfa.
A sus lastimosas gestienes sc debe la
situacion precarfsima Y apurada porque
atraviesa ell pueblo de Arroyo; el ha
embrollado de tai manera la admins
TRACTION que no hay por donde coierla.
\ ESQ que el pobre contribuyente
afoia la mosca con una puntualldad
abrumado pues tenga no tenga con
que ayudar a las cargas del Estado o
del Munieipio no lie queda otro recurso
que pagar. ....
Pasa mas de un trance amargo,
es muy fundada su queja;
81 no paga a toca teja
yiene enseguida ell embargo.
Para ESQ esta allf ell apremiador don
Adolfo Soto, que no descansa un mo-
mento en- la activa y fructuosa persecu
ci6n de los contribuyentes morosos, Gle
los cuales es ell azote.
\ a proposito.
Este apremiador tan aprerniante es
3 la vez escribiente del. amillaramientO,
con ell haber de trescientos pesos anua
les. No los cobra; pero tirma la no
nina. -. ~ vayan ustedes a saber que
sc hace de ese dinero!
Bah! Los tontos y los sabios
dicen, sin ser pesimistas,
que tOdo este son resabios
integristas.
En- tanto al senor Alfonso
hay que cantarle un response.
Para cOncluir.
;Puede decirnos este senior en- que 81
invierten los fondos municipalities?