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The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE, JACKSON. MISS,
May n, 1897. (
Notice is hereby given that the following
tanned settler has filed notice OF her intention
to make final proof In support Of her claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk OF Jackson county AT Scranton,
Miss on July q. 1891 viz:
Elizabeth y. Secley, OF Ocean Springs, Miss,
homestead No. 2I.0S5 for the hf. ne ar and
W hf Of Sc or, section !, township south,
range vest.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiya-
ton Of said land viz:
William Debro. OF Fort Bayou, jackson
county. Miss; Edwin q. Rorkfelar. Ernest
Garpc md Samuel Bockous. Of Ocean Springs,
jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON. Register.
June 4. 1897 16-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
CONTEST NOTICE.
U. 5. LAND OFFICE, JACKSON. MISS

Q. 8, LAND OFFICE, JACKSON. MISS,
May Is, 1897. I
Complaint having been entered ut this Of.
fee by william Il. Jones against Edward
Pagan for abandoning his homestead entry
No. 235S8. dated April 5, 1891. upon the south.
range west, in Jackson county, Mississippi,
with IL view to the cancellation OF said entry,
the said parties are hereby summoned TO ap-
pear at the office Of f. II. Lewis, circuit clerk,
jackson county, Miss. on the 18th day Of
July. 1897. at 10 o'clock n. M, TO respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
Abandonment. A decision based on the les.
timony thus taken, will be rendered by the
Register and Receiver. ut their Office ut
jackson, Mississippi. on July 20. 1897.
ROBERT Z. WILSON, Register.
May 81. 1897. li-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON MISS.
June s. lSg7. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed not Ice of his intention
to make final proof In support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before tbs
circuit clerk Of Jackson county, ut Scranton,
Miss. on July -. 1897. viz:
Robert II. Taylor. Of Americus. Miss,
homestead No. 2j.a26. for the ne ar, NV ar and
hf, NV Or, section ~, township 3 south, range
west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon and culti'a-
tion of sad land. viz:
Daniel McSwain. Moses Wells. Albert Fer
rill and Wesley DE Flanders, all OF Americus
jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT t. WILSON, Register.
June Is, 1877. ls-ot
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Judge James M. Arnold, formerly
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Mississippi, died at his home in
Birmingham, Ala, last Friday and his
remains brought to this State and in
tered at Columbus. Judge Arnold
bore an irreproachable character and
was much beloved by a host Of friends
in Mississippi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Tho executive committee OF the
State board OF health met at jackson
last week and decided to run the quar-.
autine stations just as has been done
in previous years. The trouble be-
tween the State officers and those Of
the Federal government has been SET
tied satisfactorily to both parties, and
there will be no clash Of authority.
We are glad to be able to make this
announcement
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
Non-Resldent Notice.

The STATE Of MisSissipp''
To Moses Hardy, defendant; So. ,hs
You are commanded 10 appeal nsrI.on, 10
chancery court OF the county VI
said State, 90 tho .eo,
Second Monday Of Axs1sf, ie'" aid
10 defertl the suis OF Alice Hsroy' !"
court, wherein you are uetenu1p'; ';so7
This, tho 9Th duy cf Juiy; 4 rwis. CLERK.
H. n. Live .i-N
Jt1y 8 .soJ.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.

"""D June I, 1877; ,
Notice Is hereby given that me Iolio~tin Iol.i.osrtion
named settler has fled notice OF nsI ,.nr slain,
TO make final proof In support o. hn,ore ~ ihe
and that said proof will be made "s.utoi, "Sss.,nStoi,,
circuit clerk OF Jackson county ~ o''
Miss, on July q, 1897, viz: u,s. hou,e-
Caroline Ramsay, Of Ramsay, MISS md "vi ~
stead No. "a. 200. for the se Or, se l.; range
ar, sw ar. section 10. township SCUM nr and 70
8 8west. adjoining farm 10 swqr; se h ~ range
or. sw or, section 10, township > so"'''
She names tho following witnesses 70 p,,aIya. I
her continuous residence upon anu '''
tion Of said land viz: =, p.,a Harmon
George Byrd. Reubin X. Byf1v; 1v;.nciesve,
Wilson and Harris =. Rouse, aIi OF '""N
jackson coSniByE oRSoBEkT HI'f L. WILSON Resi,t;ess;;
June II. 1897.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
PETITION FOR PARDON.
State OF Mississippi-Jackson County
The STATE

State OF Mississippi-JacKsoh Couh'y'
THE STATE
vs.,
Ed. FINKLEY.
To His Excellency, A. J. McLaurin, Governor
Of Mississippi
Your petitioner respectfully shows unto
your EXcellency, that on the 3oth day q!
April, 1897, he was convicted in the cifcu,t
court of said county and state, OF an ASSAULT
and battery with intent to XIII, on one keeu,
and was sentenced to serve term OF one
year In the penitentinry. That on the triai
OF said cause the only evidence connecting
petitioner with said Offense, was that OF TWO
women Of notoriously pad character, oy
name Anna Turner and Bella jackson, VINO
testified that they saw petitioner walk up 10
said Reed, without cause or provocatlon,
while Reed was engaged In melee with Two
or three others, and stab him In the back ana
cody walk away, apparently for amusement.
while il is u fact that said witnesses were az
the time so completely stupefed by liquor
that they could not have known what occur,
red. Wherefore, petitioner prays that full
pardon may be granted him from said SCI. sent
cpce. ED. FlNkLEY.
July lG. 1897, 2a.3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

President McKinly is standing by
his devout friend, Mark Hanna, whom
he cannot shake of. Doubtless the
President would be glad If Hanna was
out of the way, but he is bound body
and soul TO the purse-proud fellow and
must act as he dictates. Poor Nc.
Kinley, he is morally q coward.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Senator Isham G. Harris, of Ten
nessee, died at his residence 10 wash
ington City on the Sth inst. He was
10 years of age and had been III
for sometime. During the battle OF
Shiloh he was attached to the staff OF
Albert Sidney Johnston, anG when
that great captain received his death
wound he ellint0 the arms Of Senator
Harris. In the death of Of lsham e..
Harris the country losses Il bold. out
spoken advocate Of principles which
he deemed to be right, and an honest
man. tho nOblest work of God.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE at JACKSON. Miss,
July l3, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his inten-
tion to make final proof in support OF his
claim and that said proof will be made be-
fore the circuit clerk of Jackson county, ut
Scranton, Miss. on August 25 1897, viz:
Robert stephens, OF Cross Roads, Miss,
homestead No. l,43l, for the all OF section
~, township south, range s west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion OF said land, viz
Robert Galloway, Charles Champor, steve
Fair and Green Pryor, all OF Cross Roads
Jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT L. WILSON, Register.
July lG, 1897. =? Ct
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

A "patent" newspaper in Georgia
suspended last week on account Of the
hot weather. The editor says II the
potato and 'possum crops proves to be
good he will resume publication in the
winter. Man proposes and God dis
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

or course the South has suffered
to some extent from the heat that
prevailed during last month, but moth
ing in comparison with the country
north of Mason & DixOn's line. There,
it is said, 1900 people have died from
the effects of the June heat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

As far as our knowledge extends
there has not been one death from
heat along the entire coast, from New
Orleans to Mobile. AS summer re-
sort what more could be said in favor
OF the Mississippi Coast.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The citizens OF the old town OF
Corinth have walked up, and now they
are to have water works and electric
lights. All enterprising and progress
siyc towns are forging to the front 10
the way of improvements OF every
character. Old drOnes and s0reheads
to the rear; onward aud upward Is the
motto lust at present.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Gov. Taylor, of Tennessee, has late
ly appointed a woman on his military
staff with the rank of Colonel. Ten
nessec is the second State in the
Union with woman on the Cover
nOr's staff.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
ROANOKE e0lhESSE. ss'sM! 81:

Courses for Degrees, with Electives; high
standard. Also Commercial and Preparatory
courses. Library 20,OOO volumes. Working
Laboratory. Good morals and discipline. SIX
churches-no bar-rooms Healthful noun
tain climate. Very moderate expenses; may
he reduced below $3.50 for nine months fees,
board, etc 45th years begins Sept. q, 1897.
Catalogue free. Address JULIUS D. DREHER,
President.
July l6, 1897. .2-t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Coal miners of the United States
are out on a strike for higher wages.
Just think of it, 100000 men idle.
The country is in a deplorable condi-
yion brought about by the thieving,
lyipy Republican party.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The Baptist State Convention met
at Grenada last week. Chickens,
ducks and eggs are now very scarce In
that town. Buchanan, OF the Senti-
mel, asked the prayers of the conven-
tion, and promised that In the future
he would lead a sober and better life.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Samuel Smith, a farmer living IL
miles from Lumberton, was killed by
lightning one day last week while
standing under tree. His horse was
also killed. Avoid a tree during a
thunder storm.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS
I,,aA Y 1897

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS"
June 3 1897
Notice Is hereby given that the following, ,,
named settler has 6led notice VI his lnleh.,o" lnl..
to make final proof In support OF his ciaih,,
and that said proof will be made before W.
circuit clerk of jackson county, At scrah'o"'
Miss. on July 80 1897, viz: ,.-
james II. Parker Jr.. Of Howell. Miss, no,nn-
stead No. 24,064. for the NV or, section 8 'o""-
ship 3 south, range u west. ova
He names the following witnesses TO pfU,o
his continuous residence upon ana eui'i'"'
tion OF said land. viz:
William Ranegan. William +. Altman =, Il ~ n
Churchhill and John Scarborough u" u
ROBERT u. WILSON, Register.
June IS, 1897. ie-os
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
THE SCRANTON WATER WORKS.

Elsewhere in this issue Of the
DEMoCRAT-STAR "Citizen has a
well written1reply to criticisms OF the
action OF our Mayor and Board of Al
dermen in purchasing the Lewis wa
ter works. The gentlemen composing
the town administration are first
class business men and Taxpayers.
Then it necessarily follows that their
action in matters pertaining to the
affairs of the town are for the hest
interest of its entire citizenship.
They have no jobs to let, nor friends
to favor, but are impclled bya sense
OF pride for the wellbcing of Scran-
ton; for its upbuiiding and progress
in order that we may draw to our
town a citizenship of stability and
worth. TO do this we must offer in
ducements and by our actions show
that we are progressive. 1t has been
the experience OF every town that one
enterprise brings another; the more
enterprises the more labor is required.
In the matter OF Improvements don't
stand in your own light, fellow-citi-
zens. Don't listen to the crOakerS
and calamity howlers. Their dark
forcbodings are but tinkling cymbals
and sounding brass.
But on Tuesday next 90 to the polls
and vote the following ticket:
For issuance OF $25, 900 bonds FOL
water works and electric lights,
For water works for general pur
poses.
Don't fail to read "Citizcn's" letter
| thoroughly.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OrYICE AT JACKSON. MIS- MS

June l. 1887. J
Notice Is hereby given that the foliowiihisaa foliisa
named settler has filed notice OF her ln'en.; .;"
to make final proof In support 81 het mntor,, the
circuit clerk Of jackson county, at scr"n'o"'
Miss. on July II, 1897, viz: o, Axe
Elizabeth q. Nailett. homestead Nc auth Nth
for the SO or, section ], township ''"'"'
Sic names the following witnesses 10 ptU,. 'D.'
her continuous residence upon ana cu''''"
Waiter 3. Cowart, william u; EnpmannSS msnnS
Irwin Lee and Peter RunigaD, aIl Oh pe'"'
z. o Jackson county. Miss: ,.,s,sr.
ROBERT Il. WILSON, Regss!1ess;;
June II, 1897
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Forty-one miles Of railroad has been
built in Mississippi this year. AS
small as this is, only four States ex-
ceed it, to-wit: Louisiana, Ill; Cali
fornia, 92; Arkansas, 81; Wisconsin,
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
LAND NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON MISS"
June !, 1897. !
Notice is hereby given that the following
h;imed settler has fled notice Of his intention
70 make final proof In support Of his claim
and that said proof will be made before ths
circuit clerk OF Jackson county. at Scranton
Miss, on July 30, 1897, viz:
james u. Parker of Howell. Miss, home
stead No. i.6d3 for the hf neqr section H.
township 3 south. range q west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and eulti'a-
tion OF said land. viz:
William H. Altman, William kaneEan;;
Charles Pierce and Alfred 7. Finch, III Oh
Howell 7. o.. jackson county. Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON, Begistei..
Lunc Is. 1877. lo-Ot
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

We call attention OF our readers to
the card Of Mr.. II. S. Sweet, architect
and builder, which appears elsewhere
in this issue Ut the DEMOCRAT-STAR.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The Governor has appointed Mr.. q.
M. Rubush, of Meridian, trustee OF
the East Mississippi Insane Asylum,
vice e. r.. George, resigned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

We sympathlze with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Liddell, OF the Grenldian, in
the loss OF their sweet little daughter
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Lieut.. Gov. Jones is blameless for
the Crystal Springs lynching. Gov
McLaurin attaches no blame to him
for the affair.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
Notice to Tax-Payers!

For the convenience OF all concerned and
the dispatch Of business citizens of the diff
ferent supervisors districts, who may have
occasion to appear before the Board OF Su-
pervisOrs ut tile August tern, for the cUrrec-
tiop, reduction or change Of assessments,
real and personal, are requested to appear
before the Board ON the days and dates nam
ed AS follows:
Beat Tuesday forenoon.
Beat 2-Wcdncsday forenoon.
Beat 3-rhursday.
Beat 4-Monday afternoon.
Beat 5-WedncsdaY afternoon.
+. II. LEWIS,
Clerk or the Board
July l6, 1897. 22-3t
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
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supplied with excellent water on every floor
and lighted with gas OF best q quality through
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The Sirtieh Aannal Session Opens Sepiem.
ber %, 1897.
For Catalogue and other information, ad-
dress
ROBERT G. PATRICK. D. d.,
July 0, 1897. 2l-2m
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Last Saturday one hundred deaths
occurred in Chicago caused from the
intense heat. And still it is called
the windy city.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

David b. Hill, in his Fourth OF July
speech, had the audacity to denounce
demagogues. Dave is beautiful bird
with his feathers clipped.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Capt. Frank Burkitt, editor OF the
Okolona Messenger, is seriously Ill.
We hope he will pull through all right.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The profcssed Christian who loafs
around bar-rooms is not calculated to
build up the Christian religion.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The Ellisville New South says IL is
going to have an artesian well II 1T
"busts" the town.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

A Sunday-school scholar should not
read the Chicago Sunday Blade. 1t
jS an immoral paper.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Much needed rains are reported to
have fallen all over the State within
the past few days.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The constant advertiser always sue
ceeds IN selling his goods aud mer-
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The boil worm has made its appear
ance in several cotton counties OF the
State. What next?
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

The Clan McLaurin is catching it
from some OF the State payers.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Some people are never satisfied with
what they have in this world.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Book and job Printing Of evefy d.
scription neatly executed at thisfel3oe. /.
Send your orders in atopce.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

OUR AGENTS IN NEW ORLEANS.
Me..r.. McENERNY a. BUCKLlN,
I'Icayune BuildlBg.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

Scranton, Mississippi:
FRIDAY. AY.......................JU ULY lG, 1877.
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16
.V'eic .5NUerfiSe11ielstS.
FOR RENT.

The McQuiston TwO-Story Residence
at Moss Point is for rent Also four
room Cottage. Apply on premises.
July lG, 1897. %-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

This popular resort. situated on the front,
within seventy feet OF the waters OF the bay.
with all the latest accommodations for visl-
tors; large, airy rooms. good wharf and bath
etc. Table always the best the market and
surrounding country affords Prices ~ per
day, $40 per week, or $40 per month. Bar
room fitted up In frst-class style. supplied
with evry variety OF choice liquors and ci-
gars attached to the hotel. This hotel ETC.,
Is now for sale, on account OF the advancing
years Of the proprietor who desires to retire
from business. For full description Of prop
erty and terms OF sale apply to
CHAS. BOSrER, Pascagoula. Miss.
June 4, 1877 lG-3m
The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1897-07-16

THIS PAPER Is ALL HOME PRINT.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-01-21
The Mate II
Of the. Hindu

keeping vigiIant watch, and that ne
would stake his life on being correct IN
his assertions, and lost no time in no
tifying the captain and the doctor. We
moved in the matter so cautiously that
not even ono Of the sailors who was to
replace the guards suspected what was
up. At 7 o'clock, as Hooper and three
of his men gathered at the fore hatch,
the captain ordered them aft, and four
sailors took their places. At the same
moment Haskell descended to the cages
with two men and told the guards they
were wanted on deck. OF the seven
muskets held by the guards all were
capped, but not one loaded. Hooper pre-
tended to be highly indignant at being
interfered with, and force had to be used
before his person could be searched. "A
number of files and saws, all betraying
evidences of recent use, were found
about his clothing.
The guard below was reinforced and
the cages examined. Bars had been cut
in every one Of them, and it had been
planned to make rush and capture the
bark as the first gang was turned up.
We hadn't got to the bottom Of affairs
vet when British man-of-war, on her
way home from the Cape, was alongside
Of us. The prisoners below, led by Ben
johnson, were hooting and yelling, and
MI our passengers were badly upset az
the turn of affairs, though all danger
was over before they knew anything OF
the situation. The captain of the man
of-war had full authority to investigate
and to act. He was at first minded to
put guard and sailing master aboard,
but Captain Clark was not man to DO
sat upon in that fashion. There had
been conspiracy, but no mutlny. we
had proved ourselves equal to the emer-
pency, and there was no excuse for in
reference. Captain Hodgson, as he was
named, was determined on seeing pun
ishment melted out, however, and after
he had had 10 or II of the convicts be-
fore him it was plainly evident that
Hooper and two of his guards had come
aboard with the sole object in view OF
assisting two of the worst convicts to
regain their liberty. The four other
guards were honest men, and the charges
in their muskets had been drawn while
they were asleep. Ben johnson, dou-
Bile murderer named Finch and high
way robber and murderer named Wat
son were the ringleaders Of the conspira-
cy and we're to have control OF affairs
in case the mutiny was success.
"Call all hands to witness the pun
ishment, and then give every one of the
six fellows two dozen on the bare back
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1897-01-21
CHAPTER VIII.
HOW MATTERS IMPROVED,


The man of-war remained with rs
until the cages were made secure, and
when ready to resume her voyage Hoop
er, Larkins and Green were ordered
aboard to be landed in England. They
made no objections, knowing that we
could clap them in irons if they remain.
ed on the bark. There wasn't the slight
est doubt that they had shipped for
the purpose Of liberating the prisoners,
but there were reasons why we wished
to be rid of them as quietly as possible.
twas lucky for US that Captain Hodg-
son of the man-of-war was an excep-
ton to the average. BY straining point
he could have taken charge of the Hin
du and returned us to England, and
that would have meant financial ruin
to the owners He was satisfied, how
ever that the summary punishment
meted out to the four men, together
with the removal of the confederates
named, would put an end to our trou-
bles. He hauled DR.. Haxton over the
Goals pretty severely, had sharp word
for the remainder of the guards and our
crew, and when the Hindu resumed her
course officers and passengers felt great
~ relieved. cannot say that the pun
ishment of the ringleaders had a moral
effect on either the punished or those
who looked on and feared to get the
same dose. You cannot better the ma
ture Of a criminal by any form Of cor
poral punishment We did not hope for
that. The object was to COW them, and
this was fully accomplished. Even Ben
johnson, who had received double
dose, and who must have felt the dis
grace keenly, acted like q totally differ
ent man.
We had to have three guards in the
place Of those taken away, and Captain
Clark arranged with Haskell, Thomas
and Saunders to fill the places. Saun-
ders was one Of the four married men
among the passengers, you will remem-
Der, while Thomas was the man we
were returning to the Cape. l wish to
give DIR. Haxton all possible credit, and
therefore say that he made an earnest
effort to do his duty after we resumed
our voyage. The trouble with him was
that he was not the man for the place
He was not good judge of human ma
ture, and he lacked that force Of oharac-
tor which oompels respect and that