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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
Is Espionage Encouraged by State
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Editor Democrat-Star.
On August LIST, | heard Judge Child.
sey complain to Constable Cunning
ham about one "DagO Frank" at
Moss Point, who he said, and many at
Moss Point believe, does nothing but
spy out the doings Of the "poor mig.
gers" and report them to the justice
court, and by witness fees and other.
wise, makes his living off Of the nc.
grocs. l turned and asked the judge
and constable why they did not arrest
him as having no visable means OF
support? This they did, and l learn
my name was put down as informant.
Now, l have seen enough to fully sat
isfy me that "DagO Frank" was
guilty as charged, but don't think un.
der the circumstances l should have
been put down as informant.
Asa citizen Of Moss Point l will
say that if ''Dago Frank is engaged
in the business as charged, it is a re-
Election on the State and county. and
especially our town, and | trust this
publicity will have the effect of ban
ishing him from our temple of justice,
except when summond there, as all
other citizens are.
The fact that the acts complained
OF are against the "poor niggcrs," IT
is zone the less outrageous if true, for
il our white race assume the author
ity to govern the other race, we ought
to govern them justly. Having heard
a number Of our citizens speak in ref
erencc to this "spy business" | feel
safe in saying that it should cease at
once and forever. Awaiting further
developments, l am,
M. A. DEEs.
Me-, D,:,k A..o 49,. q 1910
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY.

The sixth of next November will
mark the fftieth anniversary Of the
opening Of the University to students.
Very few OF those who witnessed the
opening exercises now survive. The
authorities Of the University will Gel
citrate the semi-ccntcnnial OF the In.
~stitutlon in a worthy manner with ex-
e%rciscs extending through the
9th, It'll and Sth OF November. The
Chancellor OF the University is now
engaged in preparing IA program for
the occasion. IFS correspondence in
dicates that there will then be ut the
University the largest gathering ever
seen Of its alumni and friends. Stu.
dents who enter the University next
fall will have a rich treat in store in
the opportunity which they will have
to witness these exercises, and to be
associated for three days with the
large number of old students who will
be present. The occasion will un-
doubtedly be the most interesting in
the history OF the University. Look
out for the announcement Of the pro-
gram.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
CONTEST NOTICE.

department OF the lnterlor' !,
u. $. LAND LAND OFFICE, JACKSON, MISS"
July 10, lSS.
A sufficient contest affidavit having u xa
fled IN this office by John Il Rogers, contss
ant. against homestead entry No. 2s.92 mauss
July 2, 1876, for S hf of SO ar. section s ~
S III OF sw ar, section 8, township sou.s
range 8 west, by Jacob M. Stegenga. col!esss
&c, In which II Is alleged that the sald !scySS
M. %Stegenga, has wholly abandoned sS
tract; that. he has changed his resldeu~
therefrOm for more than six inontns s'n% NJ
making said entry; that SAID tract y ~ ~
settled upon and cultivated by SAID pal.y =
required by law. Said parties are h isony
notified to appear, respond and ofier exia'u ".
touching said allegation ut ~ 0'cl9cA :. " " !.
on September II, 1903, before y. T., - ~
commissioner herein appointed, ny nnI hssr
in Scranton, Mississippi. land that nn Santsu.
ing will be held AZ 10 O'clock a. M, on 1 npssi,.
Der q, 1903. before}* the Register ana hessss
or mt the United States Land Office In JscA"''
Mississippi. u.oro, Al.
The said contestant having, In q proper ~. y
ldavit, fled August 25, lee7, set lor.n s"nI
which show that after due diligence, pe ~ n Z
service OF this notice cannot be maac, o.Lcs
hereby ordered ana directed that suu innt
be given by due and proper publicatlon'
JAMES HILL. Register.
e. L. MATTHEWS, RECEIVE.
III the testimony to be taken beIoigp II.
Register and Receiver, md not unueI,SS N
IS. the words In 0 pa~renthesls sho"'N
erased. .,nod tn
Register should erase the last parasr'p'
fore signing this notice. pl-M
July 20, 1893, -
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
REDUCTION OF TAXES.

Several petitions worded as follows
were presented to the Board OF Super
visors on Tuesday for action
"T0 the Board OF Supervisors OF
Jackson county-ln view OF the ines.
timable depression in value OF prop
crty, both personal and realty, Oc'
casi0ncd by the arbitrary action Of
the State Board OF Health, in impos-
ing quarantine against non-infcctcd
territory throughout the counties 0i
Harrison, Hancock and Jackson, We
the undersigned property owners and
taxpayers Of the county Of Jackson,
respectfully petition your honorable
body tn reduce our assessment one
half. Realizing fully the import OF
our request, we further petition that
the county levy be increased To meet
its requirements, but that the State,
owing to il being directly accountable
for Il privatiOns, be forced to suffer
the consequences OF their acts"
In our opinion the Board of Super.
visors have no jurisdiction. But We
heartily endorse the proposition. II
is just and equitable, and something
should be done to punish the State
Board of Health for its selfish
and unjust dealings in quarantine
matters when there was not even d
suspicious case Of yellow fever on the
coast this spring and summer.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
THE LATEST NEWS.

Camp Alger reports two deaths on
Tuesday from typhoid fever and forty
suspicious cases.
The health report from Santiago
give 1892 men sick, 1892 with fever,
543 new cases Of fever, 10 deaths on
July % and ! on July 80.
Camp Alger will be moved to Mansas-
sas, Va, because Of the prevalence of
typhoid fever.
1t il understood that the location
OF all the Southern camps that have
been long occupied will be changed for
similar reasons.
The Third and Fifth United States
Volunteers have been ordered to San
tiago.
The Second Louisiana Volunteers
left Tuesday for Jacksonville.
Governor General Macias was in
conference with the foreign consuls at
San Juan relative to the surrender Of
Porto Rico.
Thousands OF natives mt Porto Rico
are being fed by the troops.
Six t~roopships have arrived at Porto
Rico with troops from Tampa.
The Spaniards are burning the plan
tations 10 Porto Rico.
+ Garcia, has met and defeated a
Spanish force near Holguin.
1t is now stated that there will be
no extra session OF Congress, but only
OF the Senate, to ratify the treaty of
peace.
It, is asserted that the necessary Oc-
cupation Of Cuba and Porto Rico will
involve the maintenance Of an army
Of 100, GOO men for two years.
The United States will assume re.
sponsibility for all damage claims
growing out Of the war with Spain.
These claims are estimated at 500, 0O0,-
900.
Gen. Merritt wants the army in the
Philippines increased to so, 900 to meet
any emergency that may arise.
Governor General Maclas OF Porto
Rico is said to be contemplating sur
render.
Spanish adviccs say that 1000 volun-
tcers have surrendered to Miles in
Porto Rico.
There isa hitch In the peace nego-
tiations. 1t may prove to be serious.
Spain neither accepts nor rejects the
terms.
The First West Virginia, Third
Tennessee and Second Arkansas are
the Southern troops going to Porto
Rico.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
PRINTER WANTED.

We want at once a good, SOBER, in
dustrious, fast journeyman printer,
who thoroughly understands the print
ing business, and is perfectly familiar
with manipulating the faithful "old
Washington" He must be a fair job
Printer, clean and neat; willing to
work ten hours a day. To such a one
that fills the bill will be given a per-
manent situation with living wages.
If he should die. while employed in the
DEMoCRAT-STAR Office we will see that
he is ~deccntly laid way beside those
who have gone before from this Office.
Address
p. X. MAYERs,
Scranton. Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.
I.. al tlng

''N'
July u, 1885 I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
To make Anal proof In support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before thl
clerk Of circuit court, Jackson county, at
scranton. Miss. on September 10, 1898. viz:
Isaac Lawrence. of Basin 7. o., Miss
homestead entry No. 24,06s, for the Sc Or, Sec
tion q, township 2 south, range q west.
lie names the following witnesses to provl
his continuous residence upon and cultiva'
tiOn of said land, viz:
Alfred E. White, Silas II. Grant, navlt
Farley, John Helvestion. all Of Basin TO-
Jackson county, Miss.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance OF such proof, or who knows O
any substantial reason, under the law
and the regulations Of the Interior depart
ment. why such proof should not be allowed
viii be given IN opportunity at the above
mentioned time and place 10 cross examine
the witnesses Of said claimant, and to Offer
evidence In rebuttal OF that submitted BY
claimant.
JAMES HILL, Register.
July 90, fS9S. 9iSt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
EAGER TO KNOW.

The news OF each day is intensely
interesting and life is a strife-a bat
tie against the axiom-that the hui
man mind is capable OF but one train
OF reasoning at the same moment.
We feel that we must know all about
peace plans, Porto Rico, the Philip.
pines, the disposal of Il soldiers at
Miami, OF our immune regiments, the
movements of our sQuadrons, and all
about the welfare Of the soldier boys
in whom we are individually interest
ed. We expect to find all we look for
in the leading daily newspapers and
try to grasp it all in one moment.
The rays Of peace seem to be light
ing up in the eastern sky, and soon We
hope to baSk in its brightness. May
wisdom be given our rulers and may
an honorable, glorious abiding peace
be ours We feel that such men as
Merritt and Dewey, with the assis-
tance Of ~ brave soldiers on land
and sea, will be able to rightly solve
the future Of the Philippines. We
feel that we can trust brave Miles and
his followers in Porto Rico, and we
also feel sure that If Fitzhugh Lee Is
sent to Havana all will end well. =
Our sympathies are with Skaters
brave men and we feel that it is tar
more sad TO die by disease than to fall
on the battle field. Our sympathies
are with our boys who have boz NJ the
evils of Miami camp, and we hope
% their lines may be cast in places
more pleasant. We Il scarcely re-
joice that our immune regiments go
just now to Cuba, but they long to go
so if they be sent, then God speed
them.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS.
,July IN jsls ,

July 20, 1873.
Notice Is hereby given that the iollowjr,.
named settler has filed notice OF his inien.
tl0n to make final proof in support N hs
claim, and that said proof will be made bc..
fore the clerk Of circuit court, jackson Conn,
ty, at Scranton, Miss, on September 10, ls
viz. -
Lawson Petrce, of Howell p. O., Miss
homestead No. 25,3Ji, for the n hf, ne ar ga
ar of ne ~ and ne or of NV ar, section 5, town.
ship . south. range 8 west.
lie names the following witnesses to proya
his continuous residence upon and c%ultlva.
tion of said land, viz;
Frank p Dean, Dawson Walters, ,Jr. N
Howell 7. o., jackson county, Miss; john h.
G0ff, of Big Point 20, Jackson county, Mis-
Hugh Harrington, Of Wade r. o., jackson
county, Miss.
Any person who desires to protest against
the allowance Of such proof, or who knowsd
any substantial reason. under the law and
the regulations of the Interior Department
why such proof should not be allowed, will
be given an opportunity at the abOyc men.
toned time and place to cross examine the
witnesses of said claimant. and to offer evi
dence In rcbuttal OF that submitted BIZ
claimant.
JAMES HILL, Register,
July 20, 1893. 2i-Ct
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
DR.. E. F. GRIFFIN.


We regret to chronicle the death OF
DIR. +. i. Griffin, who died Ut his
home on July 81, 1898. Verify another
landmark OF this generation has
fallen. A Christian, a patriot, a time
honOred and useful citizen has been
gathered to the Fathers. 1t is hard
to express u regret at the death OF
such men, but the recollection OF their
deeds is In the minds and hearts OF
all.
DR.. Griffin spent a long and useful
life mostly at Moss Point. He was a
leader In every good enterprise: he
was a member and a helper in every
good cause. Nor was his leadership
and activity OF that kind which
sought self-aggrandizment he was al
ways In the back ground and the
shadow when the gl0ries and rewards
were dispensed. lie sought nothing
for himself; he was content if his
community, his county, or his State,
as the case might be, was properly
served. In all his public conceptions,
he was liberal, broad-gauged and fair.
He never took an undue advantage,
and never descended to the wileS and
tricks Of the demOgogue. His large
attachments and varied learning en-
ablcd him to be Of great use to his
fellowman, and nothing delighted
him more than to help some one. Es-
pecially did he delight to look after
and encourage the young man just
starting out in life. Nothing pleased
him more than to lend the young
man books, talk to him and guide
him in the direction OF broad, manly
conceptions of duty and usefulness.
In times of pestilence and death, he
was not dismayed, but walked in the
thickest of it, ministering as quickly
to the poor and l0wly as to the rich
and powerful. This writer has seen
him for months do nothing except
look after the sick and distressed,
giving his own time and OF his own
substance to relieve their wants, and
this without hope of fee or reward"
for he was not q practicing physician,
He loved humanity for its own sake,
and was always happiest when per-
forming an act of kindness. He might
have said with the poet
" May no marble bestow the splendor of woe,
Which the children Of vanity rear;
No fiction Of fame shall emblazon my name,
All | ask-all | wlsh-is u tear
And as he reached the other shore
TO receive Gods judgment upon his
life, we are sure he met with no other
greeting than this: "Inasmuch as
you have done it unto one Of the least
Of these, my brother, you have done it
unto me-"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Truth has many powerful enemies
against which to struggle, and to
which 1t Is too often sacrificed. Fear,
passionate desire, envy, malice, greed,
shame and a host of other emotions,
come into conflict with truth, and
prove Its deadly foes, when they take
possession Of the mind, justice departs
and truth is often ruthlessly stricken
down.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

The many friends on the coast Of
Hon. Ihos. 9. Catchings deeply SYM
pathise with him in the loss of his on
ly son, Capt. II. G. Catchings, whose
death occurred last week in camp at
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

In New Orleans business Is fair fol-
midsummer and collections good,
Crop reports show too much rain in
some sections, but sugar reports are
favorable. Money is quiet and easy,
with light demand. Cotton is fairly
active, and sugar quiet and steady,
with light arrivals from old stocks
Inquiry for rice is good.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

The Democrats Of the First Con
gressional district Of Maine arc gath.
ering forces for the purpose Of making
a sharp political fight against Tom B.
Reed, but the district is strongly Re
publican, and it is not thought that
the Democrats will turn him down
this time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Mr.. Louis j. Souer, of New Orleans,
has been appointed collector of inter.
nal revenue for the district Of Louisi.
ana and Mississippi. Souer belongs
to the Kellogg Republican faction in
his State. The New Orleans States
refers to him as zone OF the best
dressed men about town, a good bust.
ness man, and his appointment is
looked upon as acceptable.n
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Hon. A. NJ. Dalhgren, Collector oil
the Port of the Pearl River district,
has returned from Washington, hay
ing gone there to settle up his busl.
ness with the treasury department,
preparatory to turning over the Office
to his successor, Mr.. John p. Wal
worth, late appolntee OF the President
Mr.. Dalhgren will resume the prac
tice OF the law at Biloxi. We wish
| him abundant success.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Senator Cushman X. Davis, chair
man Of the foreign rela lions commit
tee, says we must protect our Eastern
interests or become the China Of the
West. He also says this country and
England are bound together by what
they have done for civilization.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

The postollice at Mississippi City
changed hands on the first Of this
month. Mrs. TllOS. NJ. Evans, who
has held the Office the past four years,
has turned it over to Miss Martha
Callen, the newly appointed postmis.
tress. With the exception of about
four years the Callen family have kept
the office for more than forty years.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Dun's Review says big business In
January is expected, but big business
in July means more. 1t IL the month
Of all Others when trade Is naturally
light. New engagements are ordi-
narilly deferred, and men walt for the
outcome and movement Of crops. But
more business Is being done this year
than any previous July Of which there
are records.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Senator W. V. Sullivan has sent us
Il large number of Farmers Bulletins
for distribution among the farmers OF
this county, and we have sent them
out among the farmers who we think
will appreciate the Bulletins, as they
contain a vast amount Of valuable in.
formation.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Chaplains OF the Southern troops are
not we'll pleased with their duties.
They think they have too much labor
to perform for $3.50 a month. Soldier
ing in any capacity is not as rosy as
it is cracked up to be.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05
LAND NOTICE,
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,

July %, 1873
Notice Is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of her inten.
tiOn to make committed final proc! In support
OF his claim. and that said proof will 30
made be fore the clerk Of circuit court. jack
o county, ut Scranton, NJ iss., on September
10, 1903, viz:
stead entry No. 30, alI. for the " hi, ne ar and
W hf Sc or, section Il, township 2 south, range
8 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultlSs
ton OF said land, viz: -
John W. Ward, Charles Fry, Henry ,FN
county, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
July 90, 1893. 2i-@
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

DR.. II. H. HARRISON says that he
does not expect any more yellow fever
this summer. The entire coast is in
an exceedingly healthy condition.
That is certainly gratifying to our
people and we think the doctor ought
to have q cromo.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

1t is hard times in Havana. Hun
ger is claiming many victims. Since
the blockade no provisions have en-
tered Havana, and Blanco's scanty
stores have been exhausted.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

A ileet is composed Of twelve battle
ships. A squadron Is composed OF less
than twelve b%attlcships, and is often
q part OF q fleet, such as the van, cen.
ire or rear squadron. A fiotilla IA
composed Of twelve or more mcn.oi
war, some Of which may be battle.
ships.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Grenada had a very unique enter
tainment last week in the way Of a
pretended breach-of-promise suit, In
which the best people OF the city par
ticipated. The proceeds were given to
the Episcopal church.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

When Capt. "Jack" Phillips of the
Texas emerged from the terrible San
tiago sea fight he turned to the officers
and men who clustered around him
on the battleship's deck and with a
solemnity hardly characteristic Of the
jovial sailor lie is, remarked II
want to make public acknowledgment
here that l believe in God, the Father
Almighty ="
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Brother Slocumb, of the Tunica
Democrat, "spoke a parable F" when he
said this "As for the man who don't
take this paper because its views on
any given subject are not In accord
with his, we would have him to know
that we would not have the impress.
sion to get aboard that any mar with
So few brains was one OF It's constant
readers
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Miss Fannie Reber, Of Jackson, has
gone to Santiago to nurse sick soldiers
underline direction OF the Red Cross
Society. She Is q graduate trained
nurse, and will no doubt render good
service In that line.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Ex-Qucen Lilioukalani, of the Ha-
wailan Islands, is said to be suffering
with cancer with no hope Of recovery.
She has returned to Honolulu, where
in a short time she will probably
breathe her last.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

The readers of the DEMoCRAT-STAl
are directed to read the new advertise
ments which appear In this Issue to
day
Palace Pharmacy, double column.
One Land Notice.
University Of Mississippi.
Toussell & Jacobs.
Alsoread business column.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Miami, Florida, will 90 down in his.
tory as Il pest hole. 1t will never dc
for a summer or winter resort. Flag.
Ter, the millionaire owner, is a Loser
by many thousand dollars.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Col. w. j. Bryan received a regular
ovation all along his route from Oma.
ha, Nebraska, 10 Jacksonville, where
the boys are now camped. Col. Bryan
having been ordered to report with his
regiment TO Gen. Fltz Lee.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Mr.. Ed. c. Yellowly, OF Madison
county, has been appointed deputy
internal revenue collector of the State
Of Mississippi. MI. Yellowly is a
most popular gentleman, though he
ia a Republican,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Prince Otto Won Bismarck, the great
German statesman, died last Satur.
day. He was SO years old. lie had
been in bad health for some time.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

Even If the war does end o o the
army will not he discharged. The
Southern volunteers who enlisted for
two years will probably have to serve
the full term.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-08-05

That staunch old Democratic jour
nal, the Aberdeen Examiner, after
giving the patent outside" style Il
trial, has returned to the ''all home
print" again. We welcome the FIX
aminer back to the ranks Of the lcgIt-
innate way Of printing IA newspaper,
and wish it abundant success.
[DEMoCRAT.STAR.
The Examiner never gave the "pat-
ent outside u trial." friend DEMO
CRAT-STAR, except the matter Of
availing oursclf Of snme illustrated
war matter that we needed and could
not obtain in time in any other way.
although we were for some weeks
pushed to the wall by the long and
fatal illness Of our best aud most
efficient employee, whose place we
found it impossible to supply while
1.-THE war broke the country up" by
cnliSting most Of the journcymen and
"jack-leg printers to fight the Dons.
[Aberdccn Examiner.
The explanation is perfectly salts
factory, and. we hope the favorite old
Examiner will always stick to the
Legitimate way"