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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16
OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL.

The general exercises of u High
School are held every morning in the
Firemen's hall, and is a pleasing fea-
tlre In our school system. Last Tues
day morning Prof. Sauls was surpris-
ed to find so many visitors present,
the weather being quite inclement.
He said he had no set program, but
would begin with our national hymn,
America. BY this time he perceived
that the faculty and school had a pro-
gram, so after a little talk, awaited
further developments. Miss Joseph
inc Joachim came forward and In the
following words, presented Prof. q.
D. Sauls. in behalf of the Ocean
| Springs High School, a beautiful sill
yer water pitcher, appropriately in
inscribed:
DEAR PROFESSOR: l lave the honor
and the pleasure to address you upon
this occasion to show our appreciation
of kindness shown us during our last
session. Being selected TO address
YOU, it is impossible for me to lind
words to express our feelings of grati-
tudc towards you. We were unable to
find some way to show our love Tor
you until our dear friend, Mrs. II. II.
Minor, came to our rescue and assisted
us In procuring this token OF esteem.
In conclusion, dear professor, take
this present, and with It our best
wishes for your success In health and
happiness through life, and when the
weight OF age rests upon your should
crs let this day bring pleasant thoughts
and think OF your little friends of The
Ocean Springs High School"
In a few happy words the Professor
EXPRESSED thanks Tor this token Of the
appreciation Of his services. Miss
Smith, our clocutionist, was then
called upon for Il recitation and re
sponded with 4 humorous one. which
provoked much laughter. These OK
~erciscs will be pleasantly remembered
by the one hundred and ffty.eight puV
DIls aud BY tcachers and visitors pres
lent. The primary department 4
crowded Ia pleasing facth. but we ca!
spcclal attention to the High school
There Is plenty Of rOom there, and
yOunR ladiee and gentleman are lnvit
ed q takO advantage OIL. the NAM
nfttltole o4ofcd, Success 70 Ocess
I'M School
- Suskx THORNTON PRrcI.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION,


Moss POINT, Mss, Sept. 8, 1899.
Editor Democrat Star.
St. Paul NJ. e. Sunday School cele-
bratcd its 2sth anniversary on the
banks Of the P~ascagoula near the pic
turcsque spot called Martins Bluff.
The little folks seemed bent on having
a day In the woods, while being tow
ed rapidly through the narrow passage
OF Crooked bayou before reaching the
broad ripping waters Of West river.
We felt no anxiety while we could see
the staunch steam tug Victor, and
that gallant, genial and accommodate
ing Captain w. P. DALEY, a at the
wheel. We had vocal music on this
joyous occasion, mingled with the
mysterious Music" OF tho Pascagou-
las. Welwisll to say right here, there
seemed to be an expression Of delight
on every face.
Many thanks arc due to those who
contributed to the success OF the oc.
casion, especially 10 the L. N. DANTE
Ter Lumber %. for tho free use OF
their barge, to A. +. DantzIer \ Co.
for special favors, to Capt. DsIley f0i
special favors tbest known to tie com.
mittcc) aud our own committee, &c.
peclslly MessFs. Dubra and Mctlmors
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16
ESCATAWPA ITEMS.
BY scRIBUs.

Our town Is remarkably healthy.
The rainy days are still with us.
Mud and slop is the order Of the day.
Mrs. Ella Howell, of Wilmer, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Laura Stokes, Of Moss Point,
is visiting Mr.. Harry Lynd's' family.
Mr.. Joe Faggard, the sick soldier,
continues to improve, but slowly.
The Misses Ruble. OF Vancleave,
are visiting their relative, Mrs. Paul
Smith.
Work Of improvement on the camp
ground Is being pushed forward, and
everything being put in apple-pie or
der for the meeting, which begins on
Wednesday and includes the first Sun.
day in October.
Mr.. Sterling McGregor met with a
very sad and painful accident, which
was very nearly a fatal one, on Mons
day, at the Moss Point Lumber Co.'S
mills. He was burned seriously, but
his condition at present is very favor
able. The employees, his fellow-wOrk-
men very tenderly cared for him, and
under the skillful treatment of DR.. j..
X. Mcleod, he is doing very we'll.
At the mass meeting on the first
Saturday in this month trustees
were elected as follows: Messrs. Il. II.
Rigglc, for three years; John Jones,
for two years: Il. NJ. Johnson, for one
year. Mr.. Brccland was chosen as
teacher. He will begin a private SEES.
sion of school on October lst and con-
tinue through public term, then .
private school again. The cause OF
education is looking upward a little
in our town. Mesdames l.. Price and
+. Smith, both have now prosperous
private schools for the little ones.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16

A LITERARY AND DRAMATIC ASSC-
CATION.

|N|
Editor democrat. Star.
Your complimentary notice OF the little en-
tertainment given at the Opera House by the
school people and others, impresses us that
such things ough. to be of more Frequent oc-
cureuce. They cost little or nothing, and there
is no estimating the good they wau'd do in the
community for the enjoyment Of the old and
the improvement of the young. We think
il would be better than balls, excursions and
garden parties.
There is an abundance of talent in and about
the town to maintain a strong literary and dra-
matte organization, including all the music re-
CURED at their meetings and public demon
strations. 1t would seem to be in order for
stme active, energetic person or. persons to
lead out at once in this work.
There can be no doubt about the success Of
such an undertaking and its salutary effect
upon the community. Who will be the
first to move in this matter? Come to thu
front, young men, and vi are sure the girls
will meet you on this elevated plane OF life
lending to your efforts the wholesome influence
of their presence and aid, while the older whit
have your welfare at heart will say "ltis WE'LL
We had the good fortune to be one OF thu
large assembly on the occasion referred to
and were delighted from start to finish. !
such an entertainment of a refined and cult
waited audience can be had without an hour o
preparation, what might nat be accomplished
by organized practice, effort and study.
d.
Scranton, Miss, Sept. 10, 1898.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Local Notices Inserted under this head are
charged for at the rate Of ten cents per
line for each insertion.
Fall and winter goods just arrived
at the DeJean & Mitchell Co.

Fall and winter goods just arrived
at the DeJean & Mitchell Co.
just received, the largest and incest
line OF fall and winter dress goods,
clothing, ncckwear, hats, ETC.,
The DeJean s. Mitchell Co.
II. Couret can supply You with fruits,
vegetables, groceries, etc. Homemade
and mixed candies a speciality.
G. Nelson is offering big bargains in
odds and ends In dry goods aud shoes
at his Pascagoula street store.
o. H. Hudson keeps fresh fruits and
vegetables, groceries and summer
drinks. Give him a trial.
NEW STORE ON DELMAS AVE.
BY G. NELSON.
My Branch Store Is o open. l In
yitc the public to call and examine
my stock Of gents furnishing goods,
hats, shoes, etc. Orders taken for
tailor made suits and pants. Furni-
| ture and novelties. G. NELSON.
Remember the name aud place.
WANTED.
An experienced governess to instruct
several children in English and
music. Address
w. f. FREDERIC,
tt Scranton, Miss.
A few copies of the new Road Law
for sale at this Office. Apply early if
you want a copy.
FOR SALE.
A fine, almost new PnEAToN for
sale at Il great bargain, as party has
no use for it. Apply at
DEMoCRAT-STAR OFFICE.
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MOSS POINT DEPARTMENT.
Churches.

METuODIsr-i,ey. ". II. Singleton, pastor.
Preaching every sunday. Prayer-nceting
every Wednesday evening.
BAPTIsT-Eld. II. Bennett. pastor. Prearh-
Ing every first and third sunday. Prayer
meeting every Thursday night.
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scranton Separate School District.

At a meeting OF the trustees of Separate
School District Of tie town Of Scranton held
Monday, September IL, 1898, l.. r. DeJean
was chosen president of the board.
Ordered, That the term of 1898 and 1899 be
taught eight sch olastic months, beginning the
first Monday Of October next, and that school
hours be fixed from Q am. TO $3.50 O'Clock p.m.,
with one hour for recreation at noon.
Salaries fixed for the following year as fol-
lows:
WHITE SCHOOL.
Principal, per month ......,......,..,SoO w
First Assistant, per month ........... Az w
Second Assistant, when services requir-
ed, per month .,.... ...."...., 20 oO
coLoRED SCHOOL.
Principal, per month .....,... 49,. $4o W
First Assistant, per month .......,. 30 %
Second Assistant, when services requir-
ed, per month ................,. 2o w
The following teachers were then elected
Tor the white schonl I: II. +. Fisher, principal
Miss Alice c. Rourke, first assistant Miss
Florence CAVITY, second assistant.
For the colorcd school: Elida Martin, prln-
cipal Lille Reese, first assistant. Election
of second assistant for c0lured school deferred
TO future meeting.
l.. r. DEJEAN, Chairman.
l. p. DELMAs, Secretary.
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CAMP MEETINGS..

hOLlNEss.
The South Mississippi Holiness Camp Meeting
will commenc September 80, 1898, and continue
ten days. The public are invited to attend the
meeting. Christians Of all denominations are re.
specially invited to come and enjoy the meeting.
Prominent evangelists OF this and other States Will
conduct the services. We expect to have the best
of singing, having employed a good singer. Ac-
commodations will be furnished at reasonable rates
for those who do not com prepared to take care OF
themselves. All persons will be allowed to erect
either permanently or temporary tents Tor the
meeting, so long as they conform to the rules and
regulations of the grounds.
This camp ground is located at Perry Miss. %
miles from Gplfport and 5Omiles from llattiesbnrg
on the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad. near Nc
Henry, Z. MILES, President.
A. b. SAUCER, Sec'y.
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Mnchpelah Cemetery Association.
l. P. DELMAs, Secretary.


On Monday last at 1880 p. m, this Associa-
ticn met in the court house for the transaction
of general business.
Present: G. II. Alley, president. Members'
Gen. Freniz, J. W. Stewart, Jas. Smith, +. II.
Lewis, C. W. Garner, r. X. Mayors.
The superintendent Of the Cemetery, y. W..
Garner made his report Of the improvements
made since the last meeting of the Associa-
ton. lie has opened a new road from the
Telephone road to the Cemetery, dug a well,
had the streets plowed, cleaned of, and the
grounds are now in good repair. lie is now
authorized to build a shed over the well, O5x
l5) with seats for the accommodation OF those
who NAV have occasion to visit the Cemetery.
II was also ordered at this meeting that all the
lots be marked with iron stakes, as the wooden
ones had become rotten.
Machpelah Cemetery is the highest and dry
est ground (being clay). within a convenient
distance from Scranton and Moss Point, mid
way from both towns.
Lots can now be had in the Cemetery from
S. to SIS each, according to location. All who
| want to purchase must apply to Z. W. Garner
superintendent, Moss Point, Miss.
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A few truly loyal boys, Columbus Dunn,
John Coegins and Walter Tagert returned re-
Gently from Camp Thomas, Chickamauga, on
furlough. They were unanimous in their de-
termination to return and fight tor their flag
to the last. 1t is very comforting tohear these
expressions of loyalty from life so young, and
goes to prove that the nightmare horrors OF
camp life truly reported through that great
rxposRx OF WRONG, the Press, is not felt By
each individual. 1t is pleasant to know that
at least q few escaped the annoyance of snobby
officers.
Monday evening about 5 o'clock, Mr.. Peter
Blanchard, the well -known ship builder, rar-
rowly escaped being crushed to death by a
freight train on the siding. The freight train
was standing on the siding aud Mr.. Blanchard
desiring IL cross to see his son Peter, who was
going through on the excursion train, had to
wait sometime for the freight to open the
crossing. Getting impatient he climbed be-
tween the cars. IA he did so the train backed
in order to make a start. Mr.. Blunchard's
right foot was caught and all Of the toes were
crushed. As the train moved forward Mr.
Blanchard fell on the track under the wheels,
and had not his son joe been present and
| cau0h, bis father and dragged him from dan
ger, he would have been killed. Mr.. blanchard
| ia 60 years old aud a well-known bushes mar
Of this place. lie was attended BY DR.. W. Il
Nall and the wounded man is doing as we'll al
J could BE- expected.
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Celebrated for its great levening strength
and healthfulness. Assures the food against
the alum and all forms OF adulteration COM
moi to the cheap brands.
ROYAL Baking Powder Co., New York.
January q. 1893. oily
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-09-16
PALMER CREEK.

The Palmer Creek Camp Meeting will begin
Thursday before the first Sunday in October, 1893.
Ever ybody invited to attend. Those coming by
Gulf and Ship Island Railroad will be met at Red
mond Crossing by hack three and a half miles
from camp ground. Public tent will be run by Mr.
l.. r, Reeves. No traffic allowed ON the grounds.
@. X. ELLIS, Pr Q.
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Salem Camp Meeting will begin Thursday be-
fore the second Sunday in October, 1893. We ex-
tend a cordial invitation to everybody to attend.
Preachers coming by Louisville and Nashville Rail
road. who notify us will be met with conveyance
on Thursday at Moss Point. There will be a pub
lie tent for the accommodation Of all at reasonable
rates. j. l.. JORDAN, p. g.
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SPAIN AND THE POWERS.

From the very beginning Spain has
done her utmost to involve the powers OF
Europe in her quarrel with the United
States. Her position has been pitiable
indeed. While Boosting about her ability
to conquer this country, she has been
knocking at the door OF every cabinet in
Europe, and pleading with the powers to
save her from the consequences Of her
own crimes. But she has failed In this
as In everything else. There have been
many expressions of sympathy, and 1t is
probable that she has more friends in Eu-
rope than we have; but sympathy is one
thing and active support is quite another
There wasa time when Intervention did
not seem to be impossible, But that was
before Dewcy's victory. 1t is now said
that the powers will not interfere with
the United States unless their interests
are attacked, which, of course. they will
not be.-Indiapapolis News.
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SHORT BUT SHARP.

1t appears as though the conflict with
Spain will not last long, even II the Eu-
ropean powers see fit not to compel Spain
to cease. Even though Spain does not
honorably surrender, present signs point
to absolute victories for us which must
end the war.
Dewey's brave attack shows beyond oil
doubt that action Is better than diploma
cy. Fighting tells ones tale much more
effectively than talking. 1t is to be hop
elk that this policy will be followed
throughout the entire conflict. 1t Is the
only way to quick renewal of peace.
That Is the wish Of every American. that
peace be quickly resumed after royalty
defeating Spain. And II Dewey's exam
Pile is followed so tshall be. Prolonging
the hostilities will weaken us and
strengthen Spain. Let 1t then be sharp
and short.
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NIGHT AS AN ALLY.

1t was hold exploit OF Commodore
Dewey to force his way into the bay Of
MBnila through narrow channel by
night to attack the Spanish feet protect
ed by the guns of the inner forts. BY en-
tering thus in the dark the mines In the
channel were rendered useless, since the
electricians could not see when to fire
them, and the craftsmanship Of the gum
ners in the forts guarding the entrance to
the bay was probably not improved by
the want of light. The boldness OF the
movement was justified by its complete
success. Mines and torpedoes are very
bad things when they are set of at ex-
actly the right moment, but the chances
are always good that they will not be set
off at the right moment. 1t is well,
therefore. not to be too nervous about
them.-Baltimore Sun.
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THE ACHIEVEMENT.

Every hour that passes brings lntel-
gence which makes more impressive the
splendid achievement OF our Pacific squad
ron. The exploit of Commodore Dewey
will live in history alongside the most
brilliant triumphs of American naval
prowess and daring. To appreciate 1t, we
must remember that he staked every
thing on victory, and that while the Span
lsh feet itself was in itself inferior in
strength to his, it had the backing Of the
Manila forts, while the American fleet
was without harbor of refuge or base
for supplies within hundreds of.miles.
The war has begun with so sweeping a
victory for our arms, so crushing defeat
for the Spaniards, that we may look for
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Gen. Miles would like to have the SER
vices OF Col. John S. Mosby, the famous
Confederate. in the volunteer army, but
it seems TO be matter Of doubt II he can
secure him. The General telegraphed to
the Colonel the other day: II would be
glad to have your services, but think 1t
will require some influence, suggest that
you communicate with your senator" In
reply Col. Moshy wired: IL have no In
fiuence, except my military record" 1t
should not require influence" to get Col
Mosby into the service, II Gen. Miles want
him and he is willing to go. His knowl-
edge of guerilla warfare would be most
valuable In a Cuba campaign. Politics
should not be permitted TO stand IN the
way Of putting the very best men availa-
BILE into positions where the lives OF our
young men are involved.
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been suppressed long ago and Cuba would
now be safely In the grip OF Spain and
the masses Of the Spanish people believe
him. They believe that he was sacrificed
by weak knecd cabinet. and In him they
see the embodiment OF heroic and I'M
yielding Spain,
Weyler has PLAYED his cards well since
his recall to Spain. He went back with n
flourish OF trumpets and bis first act on
arriving in Spain was to defy the govern
ment. The government was AFRAID to try
conclusions with him, and he has been
bullying IL ever since. A great majority
OF the Spanish people have unboundcd
confidence In Weyler's ability, as well as
his patriotism. They believe that with
Wevler At the head OF the government the
Manila disaster would have been avarted
and that our efforts to invade Cuba would
be futile. A revolution In Spain would
probably leave Weyler on top. He might
choose to turn the government over to
Don Carlos and WELD his own power I'M
der king, or he might choose to become
dictator. He has the p0pulace at his
heels and they will go whithersoever he
may lead.
1t would seem strange that such man
could have so powerful a hold upon any
people, but when we consider the mad
ness displayed by the Spanish masses In
their confidence of an easy victory over
the United States, nothing they may do
should surprise US.
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.1T80BE 1UIlE

ward with the brightest anticipations to
the future. Dewey has set standard
which our other gallant and able COM
manders will aim to equal, and has given
an example which we may be sure will
find more than one worthy successor II
the war should be protracted long enough
to furnish the opportunity Today is a
day Of rejoicing for all America, and we
hope it will stand on the final recore as
the forerunner OF swift and decisive tri-
umph for our cause, followed by peace
benefcient to all concerned.
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OUR SECURITIES FOR INDEMNITY

' 1t Is said In practically all quarters In
Congress that at the conclusion of the
war Spain will have no possessions on
this side Of the Atlantic, and will not re-
gain control Of the PHILIPPINES. II Is de-
clared in responsible quarters that we
Will capture and retain Porto Rico per-
mancntly, will give Cuba her freedom I'M
der stable republican form of govern
ment, and will probably turn the Philip
pines over to Great Britain, getting some
of the British West India possessions In
return. Tit occupancy OF the Philippine
and especially their transfer to Great
Britain, Is likely to have very import
ant bearing upon the Eastern question"
in which the whole world is interested,
and may lead to events Of greater mo-
ment than the war with Spain. 1t Is not
the intention Of this government TO retain
control OF the Philippines or OF Cuba, no
matter what may happen, but the au-
thorlty of Spain over both must be sur.
rendered forever. A coaling station at
the Philippines and possession Of Porto
Rico Is all that this Government will re-
AS "spoils" Of war.
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HON. s. NJ. SPARKMAN.

The Assayer, q national democratic
journal, Of Washington. has the follow
ing to say for Stephen M. sparkman:
lone Of the ablest and most industrious
Democratic member OF the House OF Rep
resentatives Is the Hon. $. M. Sparkman
Of the First District Of Florida, He Is
to have no difficulty In securing as many
more terms as he desires. He Is MEM
Der OF the River and Harbor Committee,
aud II II had not been determined that
no river and harbor bill would be report.
ed at this session, Mr.. Sparkman whould
have had Florida's interest well cared for
He Is able, popular. energetic and watch.
full OF the rights OF the people.
II @ stands sQuarely on the platform OF
b arty and Is loyal to the cause OF Sill
yer. When the vote was taken on the
Teller Resolution during the present SEES
sion. Mr.. Sparkman was absent with the
River and harbor Committee In Florida,
and most active Republican members and
his absence was explained at the time Of
the vote, by his colleage Mr.. Davis i.
"Mr. Sparkman has now reached a pc.
sition In Congress where his useful ness
fortunate In reaching the River and Har-
Dor Committee so early In his Congress
sional career since few have attained this
place on second term. Now that he Is
In position to be useful To his state and
his country we assume his people Will
keep him where he is"
These are only extracts from the arti.
Gle, which we have not room to publish
in full. But 1t will be seen how he is re-
garded in Washington. where he is doing
the work.
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Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
loc- &c @. G. fail, druggists refund money.

There is altogether too much politics in
this war, especially by Americans on
American soil. Turn down the polti-
clans, eschew politics and move forward
on patriotic tines. Appoint competent
men to the military positions to be filed,
and let them go forward to the perform
ance of their patriotic duty. War Is on
now: prosecute it with vgor to speedy
termination. There will be ample time
and opportunity for politics and politi-
clans when the war Is over.