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The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONTEN-
TION.

TION
On the action of the Congressional
Convention, at Elkton next Wednes-
day rests the fate of the Democratic
party this fall Never in the history
of the party has SO much depended on
any previous convention as this
With good nomination we can win,
and with bad one it will take more
than two years hard digging to get us
out of the avalanche which will over
whelm the Democratic party. 1t is no
time to express personal preference
it is no time for supplementary votes.
Neither is it the time to enter into
any long contest, such as we have had
DE made. Individual ambitious hopes
must be abandoned-peace and har-
mony should prevail.
Heretofore when the Democratic
nomination was equivalent to an
election, as for instance when Col.
Herman Stump carried the district by
over 5000 plurality, contests at the
convention made DO difference for if a
few fellows were disgruntled we could
afford to lose them. Now, however,
the situation has materially changed.
The whirligig of time, together with
a combination of circumstances has
brought about different results.
When the convention meets it
should be the aim of every delegate
co nominate the strongest man, no
matter from what ward or county he
halls. who will poll the full vote of the
party. We have the majority if we
can only get the voters to turn out
and there is only one way to get them
out, and that is to nominate good
man, one whose name is above re-
proach, who has the confidence and
esteem of his fellow men.
We are not picking favorites. be-
cause there are many good men who
have aspirations. All we urge is the
strongest man available and victory
will be ours.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
Sheriff'S Sale.

True copy, test:
Dsp a. SMITH NORRIS. r. VI. III &
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
GEO. L. vANBIBBER, Solicitor.

GEO. I. NANBIBBEK, SOLICITOR.
ORDER NISI.
Adele Van Bibbcr, by her
h sbund and next friend, In the Circnit Court
George l.. Van Bibber, for
VS.. / Hartford County.
Cassa' dra Foard and In Equity.
others.
Ordered, this 23d day of August, 1898, that
the sales made and reported III the above en-
titled cause by George l.. NanBIbhcr, trustee,
be finally confirmed, unless cause to the con-
tyary thereof be shown on or before the 18th
day of September, 1898; provided Il copy of
this order be inserted in some newspaper pub
ished in Hartford county once III each of three
81 successive weeks before the 19Eh day OF
September, 1898.
The report states the amount of sales to be
81 500.
WH. S. FORWOOD, JR, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
26au WM. S. FORwOOD. Jx, Clerk.
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An INTERESTING POINT DECIDED

A point of law decided by Judge
Walters last Wednesday in the Cir
cult Court here is of more than pass
ing interest, not only to the people of
Hartford county, but to those of the
whole United States, especially from
the fact that as soon as similar cases
are taken to the appellate courts of the
several States they will in all proba-
bility be decided upon the same lines.
The case was what is technically
known as a petition in involuntary
insolvency. or, in other words it was
an effort on the part of an alleged
creditor to have his debtoradi Indicated
an insolvent and have his property
sold and distributed under the direc-
tion of the court.
The first matter of defense urged
by the defendant was a denial of the
jurisdiction of the court Oh the ground
that the passage of a general bank
rupt law by Congress has superseded
the operation and effect of all State
laws on that subject until it is repeal
ed, the petition in this case having
been filed on July 10, while the Act of
Congress took effect July l. 1t was
agreed by the Counsel for the petl-
bankrupt law excluded farmers from
the operation of its features regarding
involuntary insolvency, the State
courts still retained jurisdiction is
such cases as the one at bar, in which
the defendant was engaged solely
in agriculture. The point was also
mentioned, though not relied upon by
counsel, that as the general law fixes
the minimum amount OF claim neces-
sary to give the court jurisdiction at
$500 and the State law places the fig
ure at $3.50, the State courts might eX
ercise jurisdiction in cases where the
claim is between these amounts. The
Court sustained the plea to the juris-
diction and dismissed the petition
stating in his opinion that, inasmuch
as the Constitution of the United
States has given Congress power to
pass uniform laws upon the subject OF
bankruptcy, and Congress having ex-
ercised that power, the various laws
of any and all the States upon that sub
ject must necessarily be superseded
and remain in abeyance while the
general law remains in effect, other
wise the very spirit and essence, both
of the provisions OF the Constitution
and of the National law would be vio-
lated as the slightest jurisdiction re-
manning to the State courts, acting
under different laws, would destroy
the uniformity desired.
The practical effect of the decision
is that insolvent proceedings can now
be carried on only in Federal courts,
and that farmers or wage earners,
while they may voluntarily apply for
the benefits of adjudication az insol-
vents, cannot be forced into such
b0nkYUptcy a position against their
will. Considering the prices of wheat,
corn and hay, this is truly tempering
the wind to the shorn lamb
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

WILLIAM H. WATKINS,

TJNHIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE.-That the SUBJ
L scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
TestamcnturN on the estate of
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
LEONARD NJ. WHEELER,

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub.
i scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters Testa-
mentarY on the estate OF
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Saturday, September I0th, 1895,


Have your prescriptions compounded at
Richardson's Drug store, Bel Air, and ask for
Cosmo Buttcr-MIlk Soap. 1t makes the skin
soft. white aud healthy. 4l.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

Good Yellow Corn for sale by the
barrel. Mrs. Mary A. Riley, Churchville, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

BY virtue of writ of Fi~ri Facias Ied out
of the Circuit Court for Harford county, az the
missionerS of Hartford county, use of The FL
de ty aud Deposit Company of Maryland, use
David HanRay. against the goods and chattels
lands and tenemeuts of James +. kenly and to
me directed, have seized and taken into exc
cutiOn all the right. title interest and estate Of
the sa d james f. kcnly, in and 10 AL the fol-
lowing itea' and Personal Property, and here
by give notice thar will,
On Friday. September 80, 1898,
vt 10 o'clock. A. II on the premises sell to the
biKurst bidder ali the right title and interest al
iAw aud in equi OF the above named defend
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Administrators Sale.

The undersigned, administrator c. t, a. of tho
personal e-tate OF Mrs. Sarun +. WysOny, late
Of HHI ford county. deceased, Will sell at Pub
lie Auction, At the late residence of the deccaS-
cd. near Chrome Hill POstUtlicc Hartford coun-
~,
on saturday, September IOtR, 1925,
Commencing at / O'Clock, P NJ, the
Fol owing PERSONAL PROPERTY, to wit ,
Cne quiet driving and work Horse, | Buggy,
sets OF Buggy Harness, = large HugS. II lot Of
Poul, ry, also Piano in good condition; l Sew
ing Machine, Feather Beds, BcdStcads Bureaus,
Carpets Tables. Chairs, stoves and other ii ouse-
hold and Kitchen Furniture.
TERMS OF SALE.
Sums of So and under cash ON the DAY OF sale:
on sums over that amount credit Of :. months
will be given, purchasers giving thsir nuter,
with approved security, bearing iUtC7.At.
WALlhB W. PRESTON,
Administrator {. I. Il.
Geo. A. Gaines, Auctioacrr.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th day
of August, 1895.
CAROLINE ALMONY,
10au EXecutTlX,
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

ZE@" Wanted Immediately, coed Black
smith Helper. D. d. Waters, Bel Air. au9tf
The Mohawk Indian Medicine Com
parry lett fun supply OF their Remedies at
Richardson's Drug store
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
BUsIN ESa NOTICES.

Etght cents u line for the frxt insertion,
and cents a line for earh hs,t6sequent inSer-
tiOM-serea WorGs to II time. No 0dpertise-
meHt inserted unless prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09
John B. Hanna,,
BEL AIR, MD.
Eighth Grand Picnic.

/ ne Seyenth IiGniCol the season will be held
ut OTTER POINT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER o, 1898.
Ice Cream and other refreshments will be
served on tue grounds.
Music by NOrTA BRA$S BAND. Come and
enjoy yourselves.
There will bc boat at Bush River Bridge to
meet so train.
No Intoxicating liquors allowed on the
grounds. Officers viii be on band to see that
strict order will be enforced. by order.
COMM lFrEE-John Price, Howard X. Nc
Comas. James p. sullivan, d. f. sullivan. l..
Lingan, Herbert Flowers. Chas. Bode
Pic Mics Will be held here each Friday Even
in~.
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TERMS OF SALE.

The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
are 0ne-third of the purchase money to he
paid in cash on the day of sale, or on the ratjfi-
cation thereof. in the discretion of tue trustee;
One-tbird thereof in six months and the residue
in twelve months from the day of sale or all
cash, AT the option of the purchaser
ROBERT ARCHER,
Trustee
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

Es"Lost-On Suday night, between Broad
way and the residence OF MIR. j. f. Dean. a
lady's black cloth coat. Finder will please
return it to the above address. 2se
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

5as- When you visit Bel Air, doh't forget to
visit Fisher & Coles Bel Air Market, where
yon get the best article for the least money
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

I=i;~Lost or strayed away on Sunday, Aug.
2S large red Cow, right ear slit Reward
If returned to the owner, George Smith, near
Churchyi!lc osa
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

s-For Sale-wheeiwrIeht Shop and
Dwelling, nearly new. Excellent business
stand at ehawsville, Hartford county. Ad-
dress Robert j. kirkwood, House of Refuge,
Baltimore, Md. 2se5t
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

%tts-Al prescriptions compounded by o
graduate Of pharmacy Mt Richardson's Drug
Store Be- Air. Always use COSmO Butter
Milk Soap for the bath. 1t is Gxquisitely
scented and pure. Ssp4m.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

GsS~ Notice The Baltimore Clothing
House will be closed on account of holidays, on
Saturday, September II aud Monday, Sep
tember 20 osa
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

l43 Acres, More or Less.
This farm is beautifully located. in IA fair
stale OF cultivation. and is improved by L
s.SgL y LARG f STONE HOUSE, con
As-tfSssH tslning nine rooms, with large
MfLSE2IM roomy halls and porches, Ten
Sa.t1sGEEEsstE79s.5 ant House, good Bank Barn,
Carriage House, Corn House and other out
bui dInEs: There Is on this property splendid
apple and pear orchard, and plenty of timber
for the use of the farm.
This property is altogether q very desirable
one, located III II splendid neighborhood, and
convenient TO churches, schools and pOStufiice.
Anyone desiring beautiful home will do well
to inspect this property.
TERMS made known on day of sale.
Further Information can be obtained by ap-
plcation 10
NOBLE l.. MITCHELL,
9se Att.lrney for rhe Owner
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

Eas' Prime seed wheat for sale, also two
Almopi mares, good drivers. Thomas Livezcy,
Thomas Run. gseot
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

Ei." For Sale.-IO,OOO acres Arkansas Tim
her and Farming Land. Also 100 acres in
Ellis county, Kansas. 10 acres in timber. all
within 5miles more or less of railroads. Your
choice of 80 acres or more at five dollars per
acre; improvements if any, extra Titles per
feet. warranted deeds. Write to Paul BagIey.
Mablevale, Pulaski county, Arkansas.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1898-09-09

ns- Wanted-A white girl to do chamber
work. Apply at this Office. 2selt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

The War Department is arranging
to muster out some 80, 600 or 40, OOC
more volunteers.
The United States will make Spain
an offer for Ualan, one OF the Caroline
Islands, to be used as a cable sta.
ton.
The United States regulars and
volunteers at Manila wish to return
to this country. Many officers have
rendered their designations, which
were refused.
The American army at Manila will
be reduced whenever Gen. Otis re.
ports that affairs are In a quiet state
there.
The Filipino insurgents at Manila
are very insolent, and refuse to obey
the order Of the American authorities
and to retire eight miles from Malate.
The two armies are on bad terms.
Gen. G. w. Davis is to be Governor
of the province of Pinar del Rio,
Cuba.
Capt. William B. Horner, Sixth
Uuited States Cavalry. will muster
out this Mississippi Volunteers.
Quinine will be hcnceforth admit
ted free of duty to any Cuban port
held by the Americans.
The American Peace Commissioners
will probably sail for America Dec.
II.
Admiral Cervera declares that he
urged Spain not to rush into war.
He says that he knew that a conflict
with American ships meant the GER
tain defeat Of his feet.
Several boys and girls were killed
by an explosion of powder in Havana
Monday.
The transport Chester, with Ameri.
can troops for Nuevitas, is stuck in
the mud near Savannah.
The steamer Portland has been
wrecked of Cape Cod and over 100
lives were lost.
Twenty.seven vessels were wrecked
In the vicinity of Pr0vincetOwn, Mass.
during the storm.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02
Change the Sixth Congressional
District.
Editor Democrat tar

Editor Democrat Star
All governments and society are, OF
should be, founded on community Of
interests, rights and privileges of the
associated persons or individuals.
Our constitution and code makers
put our white 'cow or pine woods
counties" in with the ''river or black
counties" west OF the Illinois Central
railroad so as to insure their Demo.
cracy. 1t would seem that those
counties should appreciate this fact,
willingly return the compliment
and earnestly help us in u efforts for
a deep warter harbor or the Mlssis.
sIppi Gulf Coast, and in building a
State Central railroad also. Yet aside
from the promises OF their candidates
that we elect to Congress, we never
hear much said or done for our har-
bors. 1t is clear to me that If we get
any help on any harbor, it must be the
demand OF all our State, and not as a
local effort.
Mr.. McLain, Congressman elect. is
a man of brains. and | feel sure that
even il he has not heretofore had any
knowledge or interest with us, he
will now set about to secure this
knowledge and interest, and we will
see that he will introduce, the ''old reg.
ulation omnibus blanket" resolutions
and bills, covering every thing from
rabbit creek to 'possum bayou, and
receive the plaudits OF swell done
thou good and faithful servant" and
our mill men will continue paying
from one to two dollars per thousand
feet to get their lumber from their
inside deep and fresh water harbor,
out to Horn or Ship Island, and our
commercial cities will still be Mobile
and New Orleans in sister States. If
our district was composed of counties
ALL east of Pearl river, the united
people Of all our district, like Haman,
OF old, who ''refuse1 to be comforted,
as long as M0rdica sat at the kings
gate" would refuse to applaud our
Congressman until he secured the aid
of all our Representatives and Scna-
tors in the Congress, and obtained for
Il harbor equal in every way to those
Of our sister States.
Even the devil, when he said "Skin
for skin; yea all that a man hath will
he give for his life," showed a better
knowledge of human nature than our
people do when we try to get men on
the Mississippi river to make a deep
water harbor on Il coast, paramount
to all other questions. Give us a dis.
trict composed OF people whose inter-
ests are in common, and then we will
succeed. Respectfully submitted.
NJ. A. DEES.
Moss Point, Miss, Nov. 20, 1898.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

The Pascagoula Commercial Club
and Moss Point Merchants Associa-
ton are showing to the world every
day in every way its determination to
force upon the commercial bodies and
the public the knowledge that this
southern part OF Mississippi is one OF
the greatest wealth producers In the
Union. The magnificent brochure
just issued containing the finest Of
photographers OF the different mills
and views of the great lumber inter-
ests here, together with the uncontra.
dictablc statistics, are ample proofs
OF what we have stated above, OF
their enterprise and progressiyeness.
The booklet is in English and Spanish
languages.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02
ESCATAWPA ITEMS.
BY SCRlBUS.

Did you hear anybody say 'Christ-
mas is nearly hcre?"
There was a very good ''congrega-
tiOn" at the dance last week.
The election precinct was slightly
attended and few faithful ones went
and voted.
The little ripple in court circles was
not larger than the point Of a needle.
Strain at a gnat and swallow a camel.
We have enjoyed some extremely
cold weather and heavy rains this
week. The common GROWER says the
weather suits ducks and geese, and as
he's neither a duck nor a goose, lie
would like some other.
Rev. G. w. HUFF will preach at Cas-.
well Springs next Sunday, the first
Sunday In December. at II O'Clock In
the morning, and ut Zion, Escatawpa,
at night Of the same day. There will
be no preaching at Zion on Sunday
morning.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02
A MOST ERRONEOUS STATEMENT.


collector OF Customs Walworth
has issued an order that all vessels
coming to Ship Island must enter at
Biloxi, and only such vessels as are in
spected ut Horn Island can enter at
Pascagoula."
The above statement published in
the New York Maratime Register OF
Nov. l6, is most misleading and might
have the effect of materially injurinp
Il Ports interests. The Port OF
~Pascagoula is the most important
Port on the Mississippi Sound, and is
and has always been open to the COM
merce Of the world. The item above
referred to has probably been insti-
gated by some one who has large inter-
ests in Biloxi. and resorts to this
of putting a very subordinate
port Of entire. Up to date, vessels
coming to Ship Island have received
no orders contrary to established rules.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

Hon. J. +. McCool, who is a candi.
date for governor has announced his
platform. He wants: l.. State and
federal quarantine having concurrent
Jurisdiction; 2. Repeal of the Office
OF revenue agent, duties of the office
10 devolvc upon the attorney general
district attorneys and boards Of supcr.
vlsors; 3. Friendly Legislation to in.
dnce NONRESIDENT capital to come aud
invest In railroads and factories; 4.
The building Of u new State house
and sale Ut the penitentiary grounds
IN jackson; 8. A uniform series Of
text books to be established and
printed by the State and to be fur.
nlsicd 70 tile people at actual cost; q,
LESS taxes and better government: \
Inc adoption OF a constitutions
amendment providing for an clcctiy,
Judiciary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02
SETTLE TIE
Jackson News.

Jackson News.
The time has come in the history Of
this proud common ealth-thc home
OF Davis, Lamar, George and Walthall
for the people to call a halt ON the
timc.scrving, pot-hunting politician.
The demagogues whose sails are set
tn catch every vcering breeze that will
watt him into an official port, the
man who has well nigh ruined the
State, must rebuke his insOlence and
incompetence in such a name as tn
be u warning to his fellow demago-
CUES, such as will make them hang
their diminished heads.
Next year there will be a governor
to elect, and a legislature chosen
which in January, 1900, will elect two
United States senators. In filling
these great trusts, Mississippians
should see to 1t that no more white
chips are played; Mississippi has men
and statesmen the peers of any State
ia the union, morally, intellectually
and otherwise, and she should call
such men out Of retirement and
place them in her posts Of honor.
The deIuagogic cry that the gold
bugs are doing this and that, and the
other Is a cOwardly effort to divert
attention from records that smell to
heaven. and deceives no one.
Nine-tenths Of the free silver press
Of the State has %reprobated official OBJ
liquity and malignant Incompetence
and protest that q higher Official star d
dard shall be set for governor and
senator; that next time blue chips.
shall be played.
The State needs more capital. 1t
needs more railroads, factories m Ills
and people.
The howl Of the %demagogue for re-
pudiatiOn and his Cry against capital
must be checked. The way to do this
is for the press to continue to speak
out, and for tue people to invite the
best and bravest Mississippians to
meet them and speak to them on tn e
issues OF the State. For instance Jack
son, Meridian. Vicksburg, Greenville,
Grenada. Natchez, Aberdeen, Brook
haven. West Point and Columbus.
and other towns in the State, should
invite such Mississippians as Lowry,
Stands, Jones, ChriSman, Allen Sex
ton, Fox. Bowers, Williams, Mayors,
Powell, Mclean, Calho0n and hun
dreds Ut Others-fOr the State IL fnll0f
such patrlUts,- Ito come IT, their tow MS
and speak to them on State issues.
The State cannot stand another
dose OF dcmagogery. As McCool says
1t Is worse than yellow fever.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02
GULF COAST COLLEGE,
Handsboro, Mississippi.
OPENS OCTOBER 3, 1898.
SAM. E. JONES'. A. g.. President.

SAM. e. JONES, A. g., President
We offer to tho people Of Mississippi, and other
States. most excl ut opportunities for acquiring
n liberal and thorough education, at astonishing
low prices for board, tuition. fuel, lights, laundry
and incidental fees. Only twelve Sls.0o) dollars
per month. Come to US. and we willtry and shield
you from all that would weaken you. and throw
around you such influences as will do you good
We want you to be strong, and noble in character
Our aim is to fit our students for the responsible
duties of earth and the glory Of God.
Send for catalogue and feel free to make your
wants known. We have a strong faculty Of hw
thorough teachers. Bookkeeping and stenograpD!
a specially. We allow 10 per cent. Of for all VINO
enter by October Is, 1905.
September lG, 1893. 3lu
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

DR., W. G. Kiger, president of the
State Board Of Health and Senator
from Warren county, has announced
III the papers of Vicksburg as a can.
didate for reelection to the Senate.
The doctor is certainly not a success
pill peddler or else he would not
want so many offices at a time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

The mayor Of Chat nooga has re.
Qucsted the secretary OF war to re-
move the Eighth Immune regiment,
coIored, from ChickamauHa park, al.
leginv outrageous conduct on the part
Ut the troops.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

Col. Henry Watterson soon grew
tired OF the company he found in try
ing to fight the Democratic party and
It's platform, and announces that
from now on the Courier Journal, of
which he is the able editor, will stand
by the party. Between the rapacity
OF the Republican party and what he
terms the folly of the Democrcy, the
Colonel says that he will take the
latter.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-12-02

That the editor of the Indianola
Tocsin says in speaking Of men who
take his paper and do not pay for it,
that he had rather live a few years
with a small paid-up list than to
dwell in the house of the Lord fore.
ever with a big list Of delinquent sub.