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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
GEN. E. O. WALTHALL DEAD,

Win profound sorrow do we pen
the above words. A few short months
ago Mississippi wore the habiliments
of mourning for the departed George
and after 81 brief Il time she is again
bowed down with grief at the death
of the chivalrous Walthall.
Senator Walthall had been i'll for
several weeks, but not until a few
days.before his demise did his friends
become apprehensive that his sickness
would terminate fatally, and while
his death was not wholly unexpected it
was nevertheless a great shock to the
people of Mississippi. His last public
appearance vas on the It'll of this
month when he delivered an eulogy on
his late, lamented colleague, Senator
j. u. George. Soon after he was siezed
with pneumonia, which snapped the
vital chords, and all that was mortal
OF Edward Carey Walthall winged its
flight to the God who gave it.
Senator Wllthall was not a states
man in the full acceptati0n Of the
term, and no great measure Of state
craft OF his will be treasured by future
historians, such as immOrtalized Web
ster, Clay and Calhoun, but his public
and private life is an example for the
youth of the country to follow. His
private life a blameless and his
public life was above suspicion. lie
was a Southern gentleman OF the old
school, courtly, knightly and dignity
itself, but altogether democratic In
his tastes and habits, and was as un-
assuming as a child and the most
lowly person could approach him with
all ease. These characteristics made
for him friends OF all with whom he
came in contact. He was the soul OF
honor-an honest man-thc noblest
work of God.
Senator Walthall was horn in Rich.
mond, Va, April 4, 1881. His father
removed to Holly Springs while the
subject Of this sketch was quite young.
The father held the Office OF probate
judge Of Marshall county for several
terms. There vas three other sons
and one daughter, Mrs. Kate Freeman.
Edward was educated at Holly
Springs, a student OF the old St.
Thomas hall. In early life he chose
the law as his profession and began
the practice at ~Coffeeville, and soon
thereafter was elected district at
torney OF the 10th judicial district and
was serving a second term as such
when the civil war broke out.
This was the only Office he ever So
licited. He entered the Confederate
army in 1861 and soon rose to the rank
OF major-gencral, was brilliant and
dashing and it is said, had he been a
West Pointer, he would have been
made commander in-chief OF the army
OF Tennessee.
After the var he returned to Coffee
Vile, where he practiced law for sew.
eral years. He went to Grenada in
1871, and continued in the law, main
tanning the high rank he had already
attained. In 1885 he was appointed
by Gov. Lowry, U. S. Senator to sue
coed the distinguished l.. @. c. La
mar, and was reelected without So
l~icitatlon or opposition for two terms.
His present term expires In 1901. He
was a delegate at large to the Nation
al Conventions of 1868, 1876, 1880 and
1884.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

For the benefit Of those warriors who
are so anxious to lead we print the
pay table OF the United States army
for the first five years service: Major.
general, $500; brigadier-general, S..
800; colonel, 50. 500: lieutenant-colonel
$4,000; major, $500; captain, mounted,
$1,000; captain, not mounted, 81, 800;
drst lieutenant, mounted, 81 1000; same
not mounted, $1,000; second lieuten.
ant, mounted, 81, 800; same, not mount.
ed, S l,4O0.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND MoTlcE.

LAND OrvlcE At JACKSON, Mss',
April ., 1901 !
settler has filed notice Of intention 70 make hhaIi
proof in support Of bis claim, and that said gro0I
will BE- made before the circuit CLERK Of Jscsso"
county, at scranton, Miss. on June 10. wv, va:
Tholnas ]. Emerson, Of Basin, Miss, homcs'ssu
entry .I ne, Ts% ,Css ros ,ss = d, ne az. q; az west
He Nance the following Witncssee =. Prov r.
continuous rssidcnce upon and cultivation Of ""
land, viz: ,.~.s
william X. Fuilmsy. Francis c. Brewer, janice
JAMES HILL, Rsg'sses;
AprYI u. l0oRs ~
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The Chicago 1nter-O Ocean says: Pres
ldent Mckinley believes tho war will
be a long one, and this opinion is shar.
ed by a great many people who do not
regard the pending difficulty as a pic.
mic. Spain has been doing more or
less lighting for the past 100 years
some very vood fighting, too-aud
there will be some credit In licking
her' even though 1t isn't done In a
week.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
sheriH's Sale.

ENGLISH MANUFACTURING Co. Amount of indg,
RoBrxr wrsrkRsRe. }Cost.........si4o
7. the undersigned, sheriff of Jackson county.
Mississippi, will, on
Monday. fke ID day of May, Il. d, 1893,
between the hours Of II O'Clock n. III. and o'clock
y. IN sell Mt auction to the highest bidder or bid.
ders, for cash. at the front door of the court house,
in Scranton, Mississippi. the following described
property. or 50 much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy the hereinafter mentioned writ and all
costs, t0-wit ... ...-. -..
Situated in section II. township 6, range Q west,
in Jackson county, Mississippi. and beginning ut
a point IN the east margin Of Market street, n
street or road extending from Pascagoula to Stran-
ton, as now surveyed and opened eighteen feet
north of the point where the north line Of the tract
or parcel of land known as the tiutlic property
now or fuImerly belonging 10 Forrest Mansfield, in.
tersecis said Mat et St, and running nom thence
north along the east margin of said Market street
a distance Of 900 fet, and thence east and parallel
with said Guilie line to the section line, dividing
sections II and 70 Of said township and range
thence south along said section line 700 feet and
thence west and parallel with said turtle line to
tine place of beginning. Alsa that other tract "
parcel Of land in said section. township and range,
beginningon Market street at the northwest corner
of the tract If land acquired by me f'Om Juhn b.
Delmas aud first above described and running
from thence north along Market street seventy two
Iett ana Incnce east ana paialltl WIN tlc mt Ol
said land acquired by me from said John B.. ltl
mas To the section line dividing sections II and ~
and thence south along said section lire seventy
two feet and thence west and parallel with tn,
hne OF said nclmas lot. Market street. the place Of
beginning. Also that certain tract or parcel Of
land in said section. township aud range BOUNDED,
rs follows; Beginning at the southwest corner Of
the lot or parcelo Of land ne acquired by me from John
b. Dehnas land first her, innboye dcscribed) and
running from thence south along and ~flUuting ~
said Market street ls6 feet; thence east a5l ieet e
the section line aforesaid thence north ls6 feet
and thence west 10 the place of bcgipning. Ais
lot seventh three in the west half (wn of section
Il. township 8, south range 6 west as per map ol
plot ct said west half of said section IL made BY
j. G. Ballcntinc, and recorded in the otic,
OF the clerk of the ehancrry court Of sale
county and State. Said property having beer
levied on by me on the 18th day of April, A. u
lsas, as the property Of Robert Westerberg b,
virtue of a writ If execution issned in the above
styled cases by Chas. T.. Chidsey. Justice of til,
peace in an for district M. 3, Jackson county
Mississippi, OH the 3l day of April A. D.. 1898.
Witness my signature this, the 5h day of April
A. d.. 1893.
c. ID. MOORE, Sheriff.
April 8. 1893. SIT
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
Administrators Sale,
ESTATE OF W. s. LEWIS, Deceased. !
by

ESTATE OF w. s. LEWIS, Deceased
by
j. ". MEAD. Administrator
In pursuance with a decree. reille,e cd in said
ransc ut the Fehru,ly term 1928 Of The chancery
court Of the county If jackson, State of Missis.
sippi,l j. w. Mead, administrator of said estate,
Will, on
Monday, The I'd dry Of Nay, 1893,
between the hours Of II o'clmk a. m. and / o'clock
p. M, ct the front dWir If the court house, In the
town Of scranton in said county. sell at public
auction thateritain tract N laiul living and being
III the town uf Scranton, in sectinn IL. toNnslio !
south range o west, In the countv of Jackson.
State of Mississippi, and more particularly de
sciibed as: South half If lot ten in square j. ot
Hcbrard tract Of land as per plat on record in lunk
10. page 10 Of Record Of Deeds of said county.
Said lot has n front of 100 feet, and is 1G5 f,
deep. Bounded on the north by tho north half Of
lot ten east by cast half Of lot nine south by
Commany property. and OH the west By south hall
of lot eleven.
That the Iced from Jonas Green to said ". S.
Lewis. u said land, is recorded IN Bb0k "a. page
SIS Of the Record of Deeds. in the office of tho
clerk Of the chancory court Of said county OF
jackson.
]. W. MEAD. Adminisi rator.
II. B~oLaoMriEii, Attorney for Administrator
April 8 1875. SIT
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
Sccy. Miss. State Board of Health

An exchange recently gave notice
that in case a buggy whip was not re-
turned to a certain place before next
issue 1t would publish the name of
the party who took it. The place DIES.
lgnated was the back yard of a certain
business place. The next morning
after the notice came out-the night
having been very dark-sevcrteen
whips were picked up in the back
yard. Yet there are people who do
not believe in advertising.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

There were two Misslssippians on
the Nashville, the boat that fired the
first shot and captured the Spanish
vessel loaded with lumber. They were
Ensign Magruder, Of V%icksburg, and
E. Russell Freeman, Of Holly Springs,
both belonging t. well known, brave
and patriotic families of the State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND NOTICE,
LAND Orvlcr At JACKSON. IN

LAND OrvIoE At JACKSON, Miss.
April IL, 1868.
Notice Is hereby given that the following namsd
settler has filed notice Of his intention 10 mats
final proof In support Of his claim, aud that ssid
proof will be made before the circuit clerk of Incl.
son county, at Scranton, Miss, on Jun. ii. iSvs
viz: '.eeI - '''o'
John =. Mcdonald. Of Americas. Miss homo.
stead entry No. @s,7Sl, for the W hf, Nv ar. section
IL, and NV ar, NV Or, section ~, and ne ar. mo n,
section 10, townships south. range 5 west. ;"
He names the following Witnesses to prove hs
land, viz: 'A"
Richard A. Roberts, Knox Murphy and Adolf.
Plus Nelson, CT Hurley P. o.. Miss; William A
Galloway, Of Americas r. O.. Miss.
April ~, 1898. ia,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Mr.. ]. G. Spencer has announced
himself for congress in the seventh
district. He has served one term as
representative and faithfully did his
duty to his people. He will not have
a walk over by any means. He will
have several opponents.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The Board Of Control OF the Mis-.
sissippi p%enitentiary have disposed OF
$500 bales OF Cotton, the last OF their
crop Of the year 1897, and report the
prospects good for another large crop
this year. The Board has recently de.
cided to convert one Of the State
farms into,a stock farm and to raise
thereon nothing but grain and cattle,
beginning with the finest Galloway
and Devon males.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
PUBLIC LAND SALE.
isolated Tract.)

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, f,
Jackson, Mississippi, March l., 1898. I
Notice is hereby given that In pursuance
OF Instructions from the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office. under authority vested
In him by section 2i55, U. $. Revenue Statutes.
as amended by the act Of Congress approved
February 26, 1895. we will proceed to offer al
public sale. on the 18th day Of April next. Ut
this Office. the follow ing tract Of land, to- wit:
Nwa. nwl4. section 30, township south, range
. west: Sc. Stephens Meridian, containing
40, 100 acres.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely the
above described land are advised to file their
claims In this Office on or before the day above
sale, otherwise their rights will he forfeited.
JAMES HILL. Register.
G. Il. MATTHEWS, Receiver.
March II, 1905. 4-5t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND NOTICE.
LAM OErIcE AT JACKSON, MISS,
mil n fo0S .

LAM OErICE AT JACKSON, MISS, I
April Q, 1898. !
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim, and that ssid
proof will be made before the circuit clerk Of
jackson county, Miss, at Scranton, Miss, on
June 10, 1893, viz: I.
William X. Fullmer. Of Basin, Miss, homestead
entry No. 1852, for the ne or. NV or and NV or,
ne q, and e hf, ne Or, section IS, township 2 south,
range 9 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
land, viz: -
Francis e.. Brewer, Thomas J. Emerson, Of b.
sin, Miss; Zalie X. Church, Of Amsricus, Mics. ;
james A. Smith, Of Escatawpa, Mis{6
April Is, 1903. 0St
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Postmaster General Gary has re.
signed and Charles Emory Smith, cd
itor Of the Philadelphia Press is his
successor. Gary says i'll health is the
cause OF his resignation, but there
may be some other cause as we'll for
his suddenly stepping down and out.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The Pythian journal, a monthly
published at Centerville, is on our ex-
change table. AS its name indicates
1t Is devoted to the order of the
knights of Pythias. Bro. II. NJ.
Quinn, of the Centerville Jeffersonian,
is the editor. Every Pythian in the
State should subscribe for the Pythian
Journal. Subscription price 81 a year
In advance.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
BLOCKADE OF PORTION OF
CUBA.
BY the President Of the United States.
4 PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, by a joint resolution
passed by the Congress and approved
April 20, 1898, and communicated to
the government Of Spain, it was de-
manded that said government at once
rclinquish its authority and govern.
ment IN the island Of Cuba, and with
draw its land and naval forces from
Cuba and Cuban waters; and the Pres.
ident Of the United States was d.
rected and empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces of the
United States, and to call into the
actual service Of the United States
the militia of the several States to
such extept as might be necessary to
carry said resolutions into effect; and
Whereas, in carrying into effect said
resolution. the President OF the Unit
ed States deems it necessary to set on
foot and maintain a blockade of the
north coast of Cuba, including all
ports on said coast between Cardenas
and Bahi Honda and the portuf Glen.
fuegos on the south coast Of Cuba; ..
Now, therefore, I, William McKin-
ley, President Of the United States.
n order to enforce the said resolution
do hereby declare and proclaim that
the United states OF America haye
instituted, and will maintain a block
ade OF the north coast of Cuba, in
Guiding ports on said coast between
Cardcnas and Bahi Honda and the
port of ~Cienfuegos, on the south
coast Of Cuba, aforesaid, in pursuance
of the laws OF the United States and
the laws OF nations applicable to such
cases. An efficient furce will be post
ed so as to prevent the entrance and
exit OF vessels from the ports afore.
said. Any neutral vessel approach
ing any Of said ports, or attempting
to leave the same, without notice or
knowledge OF the establishment Of
such blockade, will be duly warned
by the commander OF the blockading
forces, who will endorse on her regis
ter the fac6and date, of such warning,
where such endorsement was made;
and II the same vessel shall again at
tempt to enter any blockaded port,
she win be captured and sent to the
nearest convenient port for such pro.
ceedings against her and her cargo as
prize, as may be deemed advisable.
Neutral vessels lying IN any of said
potts at the time of the establish
ment OF such blockade will be allowed
thirty days to issue therefrom.
In witnesKwlereof, Iiiaye hereuntO
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City Of Washington,
this 22d day OF April, A. D. 1898, and
OF the Independence OF the Urited
States, tho one hundred and twenty
second.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
BY the President,
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary Of State.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Inere Is q project forming for the
construction Of a railroad from Mem.
pills to New Orleans, along tho west.
ern bank Of the Mississippi river, ~
near the river as possible. :.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE At JACKSON, MISS

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS, |
April ., 1909.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
and that said proof will be made before the
circuit clerk Of Jackson county, at Scranton,
Miss. on June 10, 1893. viz:
Francis O. Brewer. 0f Basin, Miss, homc-
stead entry No. e4.066, Tor the S hi, sw or. sec
. south, range 0 west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiva-
tion Of said land. viz:
William X. Fullmer. Thomas J. Emerson,
Emer Bell and Byron Bell, ali OF Basin. Miss
April Is, 1903. oct
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT jackson, MISS,
March 30, 1893.

Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has Aled notice Of her inten-
tion to make final proof IN support Of her
claim, and that said proof viii 6e made be-
fore the circuit clerk Of jackson county, at
scranton, Miss, on May q, ls06, viz:
Lafornin Tanner. of HarlestOn. Miss,
homestead entry No. 1851. for the ne Of. nv
Or and Wifi, ne qr. and NV or, sc ar, section
81. township 3 south, range west.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultiva.
tlOn OF sud land, viz:
David A. Galloway. John n. Galloway,
Henry l.. Allen and Jesse y. Finley, all Of
y Rrlest0n p. o., jackson county. Miss.
April 8. 1905. 81
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

IL is given out from Washington
that General Fitzhugh Lee will be
made a major general OF the United
States army and appointed to com.
mand a division Of the army of occu.
patton for Cnha.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The editor Of an exchange says
he is u true christian and an ada
amantinc pillar OF the church and
loves sacred song, but night after night
he hears the ncighboring family that
owes him three years subscription
singing Jesus paid 1t ALL" he feel like
shedding his christianity fora few
moments to 20 over with a club and
give them q receipt Ia full
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The Harrison County Banner, pub
lished at IIandsboro by MI. VIM. Z.
Champlia, has dried up-given up the
ghost, because the proprietor says the
support was too meager. One by one
the roses fall.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29
LAND NOTICE..

LAM OFFICE AT yAc8enN, MIst'
March. n, 1Hoe,
Notice Is hereby given tAns the following.
named settler has HE'D Jlotiee. Of his fntens
claim. and that said proof viz b made bs.
fore the circuit clerk AZ Jackson countJ,M
Scranton. Miss, on MayfS. ~, viz:
Andrew J. Clark. of Basin, MISS. homestead
entry No. 26,4a2, for the NV ar. section "
township 3 south, rnnge . wrist.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitlvS'
tion of said land. Wig: -
pxSid Il. Webb. William Rancgar. Al0nio
Obits and ChastAih =. Cranston, ull OF Basin
p. o., Jackson county, Mis-.
March Is. 1899. t-@
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The IIattiesburg Progress don't
think the war with Spain will affect
the equilibrium Of the gubcrnatOrial
race as the various candidates will
belong to the reserve army Of home
guards.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Hon. e. J. Bowers, the brilliant
State Senator from the coast. is
responsible for the following A
Traveller in Mexico boarded a street
ear and was advised by the collector
of fares that there were three grades
OF passcngers-first, second and third
class. Observing that all seats wert
alike and all passengers apparently
treated alike he chose the the Cheaper
class. After riding IA short distance The
passenger was startled by the cry from
conductor:"First class passengers keen
their seats, second class passengers get
Oft aud walk and the third class get
out and push."-HilOxi Review.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

p The President has called for 125. 900
troops to serve two Yeas unless SOON
er discharged. The national guard
OF the several States will, no doubt,
respond to this call at once.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Chinch bugs by the million are to-
tally destroying the corr and cane
crops around Abbeville, La. An ap.
peal has been made to the commits
siOner OF agriculture for assistance in
checking them.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Miss Varina Davis is to bring out a
new novel soon. The title will he
"a Romance Of Summer Seas" Miss
Davis last venture was 1.-THE Vailed
Doctor"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Those who have never been to war,
and are o anxious for Spanish gore
have the opportunity presented to
them to march right up to the cap
tain's Office and enlist for two years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Where Is Hell? inquiries the Denver
Republican, and the Chicago Times
Herald replies: If you are really in
doubt about that, brother, we believe
you could strike a hot trail by follow
Ing the Spaniards for a few days.n
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Spain can count on the solid south
lighting with the same energy and
bravery that it once fought under Lee
and Jackson.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The government has contracted
with the Dupont powder mill for 81.
$4,000 worth of powder. When all
that Is exploded under the belivercnt
Dons a court Of inquiry will be wholly
unnecessary.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The following new advertiser emit
appear In the DEMocRAr-SrAR to-day
Read business column.
Prickly Ash Bitters.
Liquor petition Of J. A. Miller.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The War Department has issued q
call on the States for their quotas
under the call for 125,0OO men. Mis-.
slss'ppi's quota is two regiments OF
| Infantry.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

AS General Gordon says: "Rebel
yells and Yankee hurrahs will be
mingled as Il common country unites
in the protection Of u flag"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Tho song "There's.a Hot limo In
the OLD town." has given place to the
popular melody, "Now johnny yoo
must get your gun"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

The democratic platform of 1896
declared for Cuban independence. 1t
has been the constant friend Of Cuba
ever since.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-04-29

Papers submitted with the Presi-
dents message establishes first that
Spain has recognized the existence Of
a state Of war.