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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
Congressional District Convention.

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of the Sixth Mississippi Congress
sional district convened in the parlors
of the Dencchaud Hotel, New Orleans,
on June 10, 1898, with M. II. Wilkin-
son of GlOster chairman and II. M.
Quinn Of C~enterville secretary. The
following were present: Adams coun-
ty, j. f. jenkins by NJ. II. Wilkinson,
proxy; Amite county, M. Fl. Wilkin.
son, chairman; Jones county, Capt.
q. II. Shannon by j. f. Parker, proxy;
Jackson county, +. II. Lewis; Pike
county, j.. j.. White by II. r. Stock
dale, proxy; Covington county, w. II.
Holloway by j. +. Parker, proxy.
A quorum being present, the chair
man stated the object Of the meeting
to be the selection of the time, place
and method of nominating a candi-
date for Congress from the Sixth dis
trict.
On motion Of J. +. Parkera delegate
convention was ordered, and each
county to be entitled to twice the
number Of votes that the county has
members in the House of Representa-
tives.
The following resolution was offer
ed by II. NJ. Quinn, the secretary, and
was adopted:
Resolved, That a convention for
the nomination OF a candidate OF the
Democratic party for "A seat in the
National House Of Representatives of
the FifU-sixth Congress from the
Sixth Congressional District and for
the transaction Of such other business
as may come before 1t, be held at Cen
tcrville on Wednesday, Aug. 3, and
that the county executive committees
are directed to hold a convention on
Saturday, July 30, to select delegates
to said convention.
On motion OF Mr.. Williams it was
decided that all white Democrats who
agree to support the nominee of the
convention and abide by its decision
be allowed to participate in the coun-
ty and district conventions.
The minutes Of the meeting were
read and approved. All the papers of
the district are requested to copy the
proceedings Of the meeting.
On motion the committee adjourned.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
June 70, 1893
ORDINANCE NO U2.

AN ORDINANCE for the protection of the
WaterwOrks and Electric Light Plants of
the Town OF Scranton. Mississippi.
Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Board Of
Aldermen OF the tow Of Scranton, That
from and after the passage Of this Ordinance
II shall be unlawful for any person or persons
70 cut, break, mutilate. deface. or otherwise
inture, any OF the buildings, machinery.
pipes, hydrants, valves, poles, wires, lamps,
or other property. or fixtures OF the Water
works and Electric Light Plants OF the town
Of Scranton.
1t shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons TO shoot ut, or throw rocks. sticks, or
anything else ut or against any OF the build.
ings, pipes. hydrants, valves. poles. wires,
lamps, Or other property or fixtures OF the
Waterworks and Electric Light plants OF the
said town.
It shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons TO put. throw. or cast into any pipe. re-
seryoir. c%istern, or hydrants any Substance
whatever, or TO my way defle or pollute or
attempt to de6le or pollute the water in any
pipe, reservoir, .%cistern or hydrants connect
ed with the said Waterworks plant,
1t shall be unlawful for any person or Nor.
sons except such MS have permission from
me b0ard OF Mayor and Aldermen of the
1wn OF scranton, or such person as said
boara snail appoint as manager, to climb the
sIa"u-pipe, reservoirs. or poles. or to enter
the boiler rooms or power house. or to com
NIT any trespass upon the property of the
said Waterworks and Electric Light plants
OF said to 4n.
u shall be unlawful for any person or per-
sons 10 violate any rule or rules rs IRE now
mace or may hereafter be made, altered or
amended by the said Board Of Mayor and
Aiderhen. governing the said Watcrworks
and Electric Light plants.
Any person or persons found guilty OF vio-
Iatlng any OF the provisions Of this Ordinance
snail nc lined not less than one nor more than
one hundred dollars, or 10 imprisoned for u
ty days.
" is ordered that this Ordinance take elect
ana be In force from and after It's pwssugc,
w. W. -FARNSWORTH, Mayor.
Il. 8. ROURKE, Town Clerk.
June 10, 1908. l7-lt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
YELLOW FEVER AT McHENRY,

The Meridian Herald has been
shown a letter from Il reliable saw
mill man at MclIenry, Miss, written
on the 18th inst, in which he says:
"There is more scare here than fe-
YER. Most of the sick people have not
been sick. The case that was rcpor-
ted by the doctors as the first case of
fever was out in 36 hours after being
taken sick; stated he felt all right and
went to work. Another case was a
young man who walked POO yards to
the depot, telegraphcd his folks that
he had yellow fever, but was doing
well, and went back home and began
splitting wood"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

Escatawpa, Miss, June 10, 1893

E%scatawpa, Miss, June 10, 1893.
Editor Democrat-star.
Yesterday, while you Scranton folks
were burning up, with the thermome-
ter at no in the shade, we were enjoy
Ing a most delightful breeze at Lyons
Lake. The occasion being IA Metho-
dist Sunday School picnic, gwen by
the good people OF. that neighborhood,
who sent invitations to friends far
and near TO come up and have u good
time. So we OF us favored Escataw.
plans who could get off, went without
further ceremony, and most assurcdly
found the good time promised. Just
imagine, Il day sitting under oaks,
with friends around US, the young peo.
pie looking % happy, the little ones
having the best Of times, from our
picnic grounds ron the beautiful bluff,
the lake below and the most delightful
breeze, and last, but not least, the
most excellent people who welcomed
us strangers. Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Gould,
Mrs. Williams and other ladies', each
and all, made us feel at home. The
young Messrs. Davis were the life Of
the crowd. by and by dinner time
came; and, my gracious! think there
wasn't just such another dinner in
Jackson county. The ladies spread
the table clothes under the oaks, and
then loaded them down with every.
thing good to eat-chicken, chicken
pie, mutton, pies, cakes, pickles, pre-
serves, salads, canned fruits, and so
on aud 50 forth. A general and cordial
invitation to dinner vas sung out, the
blessing was asked by Rev. G. W. Huff,
and everybody ate as much as they
pleased-and remember, the parson
didn't go back on the chicken pic.
Aud then we had an aftcr.dinner cup
Of cofree-we old folks-madc by Mr..
John Williams, over a chip fire, that
was greatly enjoyed.
The good people up there arc i'm.
proving the place in every way. They
have a nice new school house, and will
finish it up comfortably for winter.
They intend to give an entertainment
very soon at the new school house for
the benefit of the building fund.
In conclusion, will say we will re-
member the picnic on the ninth OF
and will surely go again next
time. A VISITOR,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
WAR NEWS BOILED DOWN.

American marines, In a bold dast
against Spanish guerrillas and regu
lars, drove the Spanards fromtheir DO.
%sition, killing about lfty and captur.
ing eighteen prisoners. The enemy
were discovered in an underbush hal
a mile from Fort McCalla. The total
Spanish loss is believed to have been
much heavier.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius has
been tested in actual warfare. Three
shells, each containing 200 pounds of
guncotton, made awful havoc at San
tiago.
-Four transports carrying the second
expedition OF troops for Manila has
left San Francisco. Fifteen thousand
United States troops have been order
cd to start for Porto Rico.
Spaniards are alarmed for fear the
American fleet will attack Cadiz.
The war loan Of 5000, 900, 900 has al
ready been twice subscribed.
The German government has no in
tettion OF interfering with the Unit.
ed States in the Philippines.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
AN Oil DOCUM n

The following old manuscript was
found recently in the office of the sec,
rotary Of State. 1t is dated July 23rd
1872, and entitled "a petition for tho
removal of John Smiley, j. p" and
goes to show that even at that earl,
time the justice of the peace was Il
thorn in his side 1t reads; ITO His
Excellency, David Holmes, Governor
of Mississippi Territory-Wc, the in.
habitants of said territory Of Amite,
look on ourselves as aggrievcd by the
conduct Of Mr.John Smiley, one of the
justices Of the peace in said county.
His conduct is, in the opinion OF
your humble petitioners, not consist.
ent with duty of an officer to when is
entrusted so great power as we, your
humble petitioners, think to be inves-
ted in the breast Of Il magistrate.
Should it appear inconsistent with
your Judgment to grant the removal
of our grievance by putting such a
man out of Office, then your humble pc,
tioners beg to be excused of their ig.
norancc;but If your excellency views 1t
in the same light that we do and grant
his removal, prayer will ascend fol
your happiness and welfare by your
obedient servants"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
Contract Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the contract, by
sealed bids, for the supply OF records. blank
books, pay certificates, stationery, legal
forms and such other books and blanks as are
used by the county and district officers will
be let ut the regular meeting Of the Board Of
Supervisors OF Jackson county, Mississippi,
at the courthouse thereof, IN the town OF
Scranton. Mississippi, on the
FIRST Monday the AN dgy Of July, 1893,
said cont ract to be let under the law in such
cases made and provided. BY order OF the
Board. +. II. LEWIS, CLERK.
June 10, 1893. l1-tt
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

There are some people who do not
understand our position On the sick.
ness OF last year here. When we state
that we had the prevailing fever
we GO not mean that it was the yellow
fever. Far from it-just the reverse.
The prevailing fever" was dcngue,
bilious, malarial, remitten, etc. That
is what we had here last summer
and fall, therefore, it is not at all neces.
sary to quarantine against our town
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

State of Mississippi-Jackson C~ounty-Town OF
TascagOula.
To the Honorable Board of Mayor and Aldermen
of the town of Pascagoula:
The under signed, a resident of said county, and
State, and of the town of Pascagoula, Il male person
over The age of twenty-One years, hereby applies to
your Honorable Board for a license to retail vinOus,
spirituous, alcoholic and malt liquors in less guam.
titles than one gallon, ut my place of bushes in
PascagOula, In the building now occupied by me,
on Front street, known as the Cottage,by the Sea,
and respectfully refers to the recommendation
filed here with.
CHARLES BOsTER.
pascagoula.
The undersigned, legal voters and real estate
owners in said town Of PascagOula, respectfully
suggest an state unto your Honorable Boaid
that CHARLES BOSTER Is a citizen and resident
OF said town of PascagOula, that he il o male
person over the age of twtnty.one years, that he
isa man Of good reputation and moral character,
anu a sober and suitable person tn receive license
to retail ,vinous. spilituons, alcoholic and malt Ii.
q'io,s in less quantities than one gallon.
We, Therefore, recommend him az such,
and do hereby petition your Honorable Board to
grant tn SAT- Charles Boster a license
to retail vinous, spiiituons. alcoholic and malt Il.
4uors in accordance with the law. in q~nantitie 3
less than one gallon, at his place Of business in
as the C0tiage.by.the-Sea:
Albert Cook Bradford John Ellis CLARK
George Washington Ladnicr
Hubert Francis Krebs, William Ora Clark
Dawson .%Aibritton Walters
James Randolph Ladnicr Edmond Torjusen
John Toby. Charles Anthony Gliener
Sidney Wainwright Charles LIdiig johnson
Bogdahm Lucas Knox Araia
john George Willie Pell
Lee Wainwright Sam Patrick
William Samuel nodsm Daniel Brooks
John Francis Baptiste Joseph Wells
Maurice GuichaId John Albert Olsen
James Dutch William George
Ambrose Lender.
A true copy of petition. June I, 1898.
A. u kkEHS. Town Clerk.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

Hon. Thos. Splght, of Ripley, is an,
nounced as a candidate for Congress
in the Second district, vice W. V. Sui.
livan. appointed United States Sena-
tor. Mr.. Spight is a Democrat of the
old school, a profound lawyer, and a
gentleman worthy and eminently
qualified for the place he seeks. We
hope he will secure the place.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
Contract Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a contr,c, o.,
the painting and repairing OF the old rnr,iou
OF the courthouse, according TO sprci6ra.
lions ON file In the clerks office, will be lrt Al
public, cutlery o the lowest bidder, nj tbs
front door OF the court house, in the town Al
Scranton, Mississippi, on the
First Monday the An day of Jnly, lSss,
at II M. Bond In double the sum OF bid will
be required for faithful performance OF con.
tract. The right to reject any and all bids /.
reserved. By order of the Board.
,... am, +. II. LEWIS, Clerk,
Iuhe ~, IoVo, III
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

Hon. Thcs. c. Catchings and Chas.
Wright, editor OF the Vicksburg Daily
Dispatch, had a spat on the street the
other day. The Dispatch is opposed
to C~atchings' reelection to Congress,
and has been very severe in its criti-
cisms of Catchings' political record.
Let US have peace. brethren.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, MISS,
April ", lSS. ,
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his inten'
claim, and that said proof will be made be.
fore tho circuit clerk OF Jackson county, "
Scranton, Miss, ON June 20, 1893, viz:
Byron Bell, OF Basin. Miss, Homestead en-
try No. A.06s, for the ne ar, section ID. town
ship 3 south. range 0 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultva'
tlon OF said land. Wiz: :,
Fay Miller, Francis O.. Brewer, William j..
Fullmer and Thomas Emerson, all OF BASIN
p. o., Miss.
MavG 1919 12-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

This Is the latest scream of the
eagle bird as screamed by the Florida
News: "Uttering a scream which
was heard around the world, the eagle
bird swoored down upon the Spanish
lion and with n mighty blow of her
powerful beak rent in twain his
backbone" That was u rent wlicl,
came hjvh.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

The Mississippi State Board of
Health has commenced carly this
summer its labors. The Legislature
chcerfully voted this august body $780,
600 to expend as the emergency Of the
case demanded, ever keeping In view
the salaries OF the inspectors and
officers Of the board. The burdened
taxpayers money Is squandered, but
we are powerlcss to prevent II. We
have to ''cuss " and bear It.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

The Kansas City Times tells that
Judge Meyers, Of Leavenworth, ad.
journcd court last week for forty min.
utes to give Il juror an opportunity to
welcome a baby girl into his family.
The mai was back in th~irty-fve min.
utes, and the wheels Of justice began
to grind again"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
The Heroes of the Merrimac.
OBSERVER

The bravery of our American soldi.
crs, from those highest in authority
to those occupying the most lowly
Positions, is unquestionable. But some
Of the recent exploits of our volunteers
will emblazon the pages of history,
romance and poetry. The name of
Lieut.. Richmond P. Hobson and his
brave companions are, inseparably,
linked with that Of the Merrimac, and
their gallant dash, seemingly into the
very jaws Of death, at Santiago, has
won the admiration of the world.
Picture the scene, eight noble young
men, with the hopes and ambitions of
life bright before them, voluntarily
devote themselves to death. What
hope had they Of escape? The Merri-
mac was in readiness, this minimum
OF men babe farewell to their compan-
ions, took charge Of the boat and
dashed into the narrow channel, past
cracking guns, bursting shells, amidst
Spanish mines, determined to accom-
plish their mission, the sinking of the
Merrimac, an immolation upon LIB.
erty's altar, the only means of secur-
ing the certain destruction of Cervera
aud his fleet. The watching friends
must have stood appalled,. 1t was a
weighty moment. The gallant ship
dashed on to her fate, a fearful, roar
ing sound, a luminous flash of flaming
light, Il downward plunge, a gurlgling
death-like struggle, followed by a pain
full silence. Where are our heroes?
Have they gone to join their comrades
Of the Inflated Maine? Thank God
no such fate is theirs. They still live,
all honor to them for their noble
deed. They live, prisoners it is true,
and in the power of an enemy skilled in
deeds of cruelty. They now know
something of the discomforts, let us
hope nothing Of the horrors of Spanish
prison life. Brave men may they soon
return to us, assured of our apprccia-
tion Of their deed of valor.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
Bridge Notice..

Notice Is hereby given that the contrac.
for building II bridge over Bluff Creek, on
road ". near the store Of Sidney Anderson,
cations on file In the clerks Office, viii be lt
AT public cutlery to the lowest bidder. at the
front door of the courthouse, in the town Of
Scranton, Mississippi, on the
FIRST Monday, The Al day Of July, ls9S.
at IL M. Bond in double the amount OF bid,
for the faithful performance OF contract, and
to keep said bridge In good condition and re.
pair for three years from date Of acceptance
Of contract will be required. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved by the
Board. BY order Ut the Board.
II. II. LEWIS, Clerk.
June 10. 1898. lIN
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

The Democratic Executive District
Committee has fixed the county con-
Ventlons of this Congressional Dis
trIct to be held on the 3Oth OF July,
and the nominating convention to be
held at C%enterville, on August 3rd.
The able incumbent, Hon. W. f. Love,
Will be nominated by reclamation, as
ne has no opposition. That is as it
should be. He deserves the position
another term.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
LAND NOTICE.
LAM OErlcE AT JAcKsox Mr..

No,;co IL ,oro,, ,,a.. Jnne 4. 1898.
settler has filed notice OF his intention Il "umsd
final proof In support Of his claim, and that % sais
PROOF VIII be made before the circuit cIs,t sa y,
July 90, 1898, viz: "sS' %
Henry Webb. Of Ocean Springs, Miss bomes,,.,
entry No. 24,0,7, for the n hf, sw ar ard so !,
or; section 81, township Q south, range I westp'"
lie names the following witnesses to nrov. n.
land, viz: W AM
William Rouse, Lewis King. of Ocean sn,;r, =.
Jackson county, Miss. Sarden Rouse tsnr,,ssSs
Bird, OF Fort Bayou, Jackson county, Miss "'O
June 10, 1903. ~;
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17
MASS MEETING.
State Board of Health Denounced

Monday evening last at $50 O'Clock
Il mass meeting Of the citizens OF
Jackson county assembled at the
rooms OF the Pascagoula Commercial
Club 70 take scme steps in regard To
the present absurd quarantine. Tile
Hon. Il. A. Va~ncleave, OF Ocean
Springs, was made chairman, and
Jesse Bounds, OF Moss Point, secrc-
tary. The meeting was addressed in
a most vigorous manner by Hon. J. l.
Ford, OF Scranton, and Hon. JAS. II.
Neville, of Biloxi. The chair appoint.
ed "A committee Of three, viz: j. l.
Ford, +. II. Lewis and Jesse Bounds,
to draw up suitable resolutions, who
submitted the following, which were
adopted
Whereas, after the epidemic which
prevailed along the Mississippi coast
during the past summer and fall all
the houses and buildings in the towns
Of Scranton, Pascagoula and Ocean
Springs, in which any person was sick
during said epidemic, was thoroughly
fumigatcd in accordance with the
regulations prescribed by the marine
hospital service, and, whereas, there
Is not now, and has not been during
the present year, a suspicious case of
fever in Moss Point, Scranton, Pasca-
goula, Ocean Springs or vicinity, and,
whereas, the action OF the Mississippi
State Board Of Health in promuigat-
ing Il quarantine against Hancock,
Harrison and Jackson counties is
based purely upon the fear Of Il recur-
renee OF last years fever, which said
board permits unreSiSted communion
tlOn into the cities Of Mobile and
New Orleans, and with Kinds county,
where said fever prevailed to Il greater
extent than in either OF the above
named counties; therefore, be it
Resolved, by the citizens Of Moss
Point, Scranton and PascagOnla, ia
mass meeting assembled. That the &C.
tion of the Mississippi State Board of
Health in undertaking to institute a
useless and unnecessary quarantine
against the coast counties. and there
by allowed the cities Of Mobile and
New Orleans into Q%uarantining said
counties was arbitrary, Illegal and OPP
pressive, and we demand Il RECESSION Of
the said PROCLAMATION of the secretary
of the State Board of Health; be it
further
Resolved, That representative mass
meetings OF the counties Of Hancock,
Harrison and Jackson be called to
meet at Biloxi on Thursday, the 10th
Of June, 1898, at II o'clock a. M, for
the purpose of adopting some measure
of relief against the action of the
State Board Of Health.
Resolved further, That the secretary
of this meeting notify the coast towns
Of the action Of this meeting and in
wife them to send representatives to
such meeting: be it further
Resolved, That the chairman Of
this meeting appoint a delegation Of
twenty-one to represent the county in
mass meeting, and that the mu-
nicipal authorities of Scranton, Pas
and Ocean Springs be request
ed to send additional representatives.
Signed
Holm |
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LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss.
Aauu 1xtlH

May D, 1895. I
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten-
ton to make final proof in support OF his
claim, and that said proof will be made DE-
fore the chancery clerk Of jackson county,
at Scranton, Miss, on June 25, 1898, viz.
Fay A. Miller, of Americas. Miss, home,
stead entry No. 2i.3S7, for The S hf, ne or ana
" nj, Sc or, section II, township . south
range 0 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva'
tiOn Of said land, viz;
Francis BreMer, Finer A. Bell and Byron
Bell, OF Basin Miss; Andrew j. Richardson.
OF Americas, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
May 10. 1906. 1864
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

The Philadelphia Record has dis.
covered that the government is buy.
ing up the entire peanut crop. They're
going to use the kernels in the army
and the shells in the navy.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

Hon. VIM. ]. Bryan, the great Apos-
tie OF Silver, has been appointed Col
Onel of the Third Regiment, Volun-
teer Infantry from Nebraska, and the
regiment has just been ordered to the
Philippines.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-06-17

The Chicago News reports the Dea-
con Pussby is an old hypocrite. Hes
always advising people to lay up their
treasures In heaven, but l see by to-
days paper that burglars broke into
his house the other night and carried
of $4,000 worth Of jcwelry."